We stayed at Vivian's place for the Christmas holiday to visit my brother who lives in Pasadena right down the street from where we stayed. Vivian's place was gorgeous, very clean and peaceful. It's very centrally located and walkable to lots of great places such has Urth Caffee which is great for takeout coffee and pastries.
One tip, the front entrance, which is the main door and how you get in and out, is on a busy street so you cannot park out front. You have to park in the garage in the back but you have to get into the building first from the front door to get the garage door opener so you can then open to park and unpack. That was a little unclear.
Other than that we had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay there anytime we come to visit!