First of all, the host was extremely friendly and responsive. The house was in a very peaceful setting on a quiet road in Altadena. Only me and my Dad stayed at the house and it was very spacious inside with a large swimming pool with multiple decking areas with seating at the rear. The garden with pool is the main draw and many an hour was spent either swimming or relaxing on the comfortable garden furniture in the sun. For the first half of the stay, we had neighbors who were staying in the guest house at the back of the garden who were also very friendly. The decor and furnishings were fairly vintage but everything was spotlessly clean and comfortable. There were flat screen TVs with Roku available in three rooms. The house is a short drive from the mountains and also from Pasadena city center and surrounding towns. Overall, it was a pleasant, peaceful place to stay and a solid choice if you make good use of the pool and outdoor areas and enjoy tranquility.