This is a superb place. Irene is a wonderful host, communicates really well and is available for any questions. Our check in and check out were smooth and communication during the stay was great. The cottage is simply wonderful and in a perfect spot in a quiet area of the foothills in Altadena. Lovely inside and out, it had plenty of space for my wife and I and our two daughter (pre-teen and teenage). Really nice outdoor sitting areas, a must for this area, were great to enjoy breakfast/dinner or sit and relax next to the zen fountain with a book or cocktail. And it is very accessible to Old Town Pas, LA Arboretum, Rose Bowl, NELA (Eagle Rock, Highland Park), quaint downtown Sierra Madre, and miles of hiking trails in the San Gabriels (one trailhead is within walking distance of the cottage). We cannot recommend this place enough. We are already planning our next visit!