I live relatively close in LA, but needed to be at the Pasadena Convention Center for two consecutive mornings and did not want to deal with morning traffic, so I booked Elizabeth's place for three nights. Honestly, the stay was more than I could have ever imagined. The photos don't do the place justice. It's tucked away in the lushest bungalow court, and I felt like I was in LA's reimagining of The Shire. (All the neighbors were friendly as well!)
Additionally, Elizabeth's place, by far, has had the most amenities of the 18 Airbnbs I've stayed in (which friends and family booked; hence, my lack of reviews). I brought over some groceries and a couple of kitchen supplies (since I use liquid and dry measuring cups daily), but honestly didn't even need to! Elizabeth is a private chef and supplied the Airbnb with everything that a person would have in their own home, including a Pyrex measuring cup. I've stayed at a 15-person cabin that didn't even have enough utensils and dishware for that many people, and Elizabeth had enough plates for a child's birthday party!
There's no way to describe how shocked I was about Elizabeth's hospitality. Before coming, I didn't tell her my diet or the fact that I had solely been eating berries, leafy greens, salmon, tuna, and nuts for the three weeks leading up to my stay. All I had told her was that I was there to take an exam. So when I first opened the fridge and saw that it was stocked, including with blueberries and raspberries, I was moved. It's not either blueberry or raspberry season, so Elizabeth thoughtfully provided food loaded with antioxidants (which have many positive effects on the brain and, therefore, are suggested foods for test-taking). Additionally, she gifted a celebratory bottle of apple cider!
Coupled with the cloud-of-a-bed and Shea Moisture toiletries, it was truly one of my most hospitable and memorable stays, despite its length.