Richard's place was a great home base while visiting family over the holidays. It's small but very clean, well stocked with basic necessities, very quiet and private. A safe, easy and very pleasant walk 8 minute walk to the old downtown section of Monrovia, which has lots of tasty dining spots, a theatre, coffee and tea places and a really good ice cream parlor. All the basics you need to cook are provided, the bed is comfortable, good shower pressure, heat and ac work great, and Richard is extremely responsive-great communication. And for the price , a terrific value. Thanks, Richard!