The location and price were right for Joe's place! We were reasonably comfortable with a couple of exceptions. The place was very clean, but reeked of cleaning supplies. The kitchen was not well equipped (if you plan to cook, make sure you bring your own salt). We were given only two towels for three people. I think the good price reflects that Joe's place seeks to fill a utilitarian need for a decent, clean, relatively inexpensive place to stay in Pasadena, rather than focusing on comfort and charm.