Barbara is a very welcoming host, and she is determined to help you have a wonderful stay. We were able to communicate with her by text very easily. She had crackers and cheese, and some drinks, ready for us when we arrived, which was very welcome after our long trip. She recommended restaurants and attractions in Pasadena; we went to several of them, and they were all great.
Her house is as described in the website: clean, cozy, and charming. The swimming pool was a plus for our three teens (and for us). The neighborhood is peaceful and short car ride away from Old Pasadena.
We had a wonderful experience.