Staying with Carolyn feels like visiting a long term friend to me. We had a few wonderful dinners together with other harpists visiting her and I finally managed to be around for one of the harp events she is always organizing.
I'm in Pasadena a few times a year and her place has become my home over there. It's is perfect to unwind after working - placed in a lovely and quiet residential area with trees providing some shade in case it getting to hot. You'll have the pleasure of enjoying a great Italian coffee machine (it might take a it of getting used to for operating, but it's definitely worth it) and if you're lucky, also some wonderful company for breakfast chats and dinner. Longer term guests will appreciate the help with your laundry you can get when her nice maid is around once per week.
Another highlight I always enjoy is meeting the lovely artists visiting her. Her cute cat now seems to even be able predicting my arrival and is fun to play with as well.
I definitely recommend staying with her and am already looking forward to the next time. Thanks again for being such a great host.