We stayed in Ellen's beautiful casita. It's small, with a bed, apply tv, a little kitchen, and bathroom. We had three people, so one of us slept on a pull out cot, which was pretty comfortable. We stayed with our three dogs too. There is a beautiful patio outside with nice lighting so we could hang out at night. The place s very private, but if we needed anything, Ellen responded to all our texts immediately. She was a super friendly and helpful host. The location is close enough to Pasadena. You can drive to old town in 15 minutes. The area is green with lots of trees, right up against the mountains. She is also a writer, so we bought one of her books and she signed it. We would love to stay with her again. We definitely recommend this place.