I spent a great month in Nellie while working in the area (in San Marino). I can't recommend Nellie highly enough to other visiting scholars as an alternative to the room rentals that are closer to the Huntington and Cal Tech. Having experienced the horror of LA traffic before, I was worried that this location would be too far out, but I love vintage trailers, so I booked it. I watched for a deal on an economy rental car at LAX, and even with that expense, I paid about the same as the other colleagues I spoke to about their accommodations, but I didn't have any of the problems that several of them had. I had all the privacy I wanted, and I was able to cook when I wanted to do so. If you are working at the Huntington, you can expect an easy 10-15 minute drive...or less depending on traffic. Traffic is light in this area, which is easy to get around. I quickly found all the stores, coffee shops, restaurants, etc. I wanted to go to, and I was glad that I had a car for that alone. The outdoor seating in Nellie's yard is relaxing and calm for working in the evenings. The neighborhood is also a pleasant and safe one for walks. Ellen and Ken are great hosts. There were no problems with the trailer, but the few times I needed to ask them something and texted them, one of them responded immediately.