What a perfect home for our family gathering! My sister and I brought our spouses and adult children and there was plenty of space for all of us. With five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, it's an easy way to have hotel-like privacy. Yet with a well-planned open living/dining room space, there are three big sofas (one even reclines for comfortable television viewing and another is a sofa-sleeper) and adjacent dining table so everyone can hangout together comfortably. We had our family Christmas time in the house, putting together multiple puzzles, playing games, watching movies, and reading magazines. This house is conducive to family time, and the hosts have made it easy to be comfortable there with big cushions, interesting magazines, and tv that allowed us to log into our own Netflix account. We looked at MANY houses on Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com and many sites but this house provided the best combination of public space and private spaces. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped, and we were able to enjoy home-cooked meals. A functional washing machine and dryer are also in the kitchen. The location of the house is suburban so taking walks in the neighborhood are enjoyable, and the parrots that fly overhead at dusk provided entertainment. There are numerous places to eat and shop in easy driving distance, and if you want outdoor activities, a hike in nearby Eaton Canyon led to a waterfall, and a visit to Huntington Gardens made us wish we had planned an entire day there. Jane is a fabulous host! She responded immediately to my questions prior to our stay, checked in with us and bought a tea kettle when we asked about one, and even went to the house and logged us out of Netflix when we forgot to do it ourselves when leaving. Her response time is immediate, and she couldn't be more welcoming. Chris was out of town so we never met him. The only problem with leaving such a good review is that I hope I won't have to compete with others to stay in this house next time our family decides on a southern California vacation together!