Mary's studio in Altadena was perfect for my trip to LA! I used to live a few blocks away and have since moved to RI, but I know the neighborhood well, so it was nice to return "home" :))) The space lived-up to all of the rave reviews I read that led me to make my reservation: it was clean, comfortable, stylish, and quiet!
The bed was comfy and the air conditioning worked perfectly (plus, the walls are thick and the room is well insulated, so stays during the summer or winter should not be a problem, especially because she also includes a room heater for colder months). There's a ceiling fan and lots of natural light, which I really appreciated. Internet and streaming services (Netflix, Prime, etc) were nice to have and worked perfectly, too. The fridge is a mini but worked extremely well: I was actually able to freeze things in a short period of time, which is impressive for a mini fridge. There is a closet and an iron/ironing board, plus storage areas for your luggage. The bathroom was well stocked, too!
Communication with Mary was always timely, and she even emailed me to make sure things were going well (she also provided her cell phone in case I needed to reach her right away, which was nice to have).
Parking is on-street in a quiet residential neighborhood, but I always found a spot to park in front of the house or next door (plus, Altadena does not have overnight parking restrictions, unlike neighboring Pasadena). And if you want to do some hiking in the mountains, you can leave your car parked and walk up Lake Ave a few blocks to mountain trails.
I can't say enough nice things about Mary or her studio. If you're planning a trip to LA, you should definitely consider staying with her!!!