We feel very lucky that we spent over 3 weeks of wonderful time in such a beautiful place. This place is a gem with its splendid mountain views and beautiful garden landscape. A rich variety of birds were observed playing and drinking water in the fountain. We particularly enjoyed the relaxing outdoor time sitting under big trees feeling very close to the nature. The place is next to several hiking trails. It is like an escape from busy city life but is still close to the Huntington Library and shopping and dining areas in Pasadena. When we first arrived, I was very impressed with how clean the place was. The kitchen was fully equipped. The host took efforts to provide everything they could think of for the guests. For example, I noticed over 15 choices of seasonings. We love the kitchen and it was great to have the convenience to cook home-made food while traveling. The beds were so comfortable. I was very well rested. The bathroom had good plenty of high-quality towels. I had fun reading the pictures on the wall which displays an interesting history of Pasadena and Altadena. Despite a heat warning in LA for several days during our stay, our rooms were kept cool by the solar-powered air conditioning. The internet speed was really fast. I was able to connect to VPN of my firm's workstations very smoothly. Irene responded to our every message fast and nicely. With her help, our stay was perfect. Overall, this place is a delight to us. I spent great time with my family. The peaceful and relaxing atmosphere helped me feel very refreshed. I would love to go back next time and will highly recommend this place. Thank you very much Irene and everyone for your hard work and kindness in providing such a wonderful place and hosting us!