While I didn't meet Josie personally, as my mom arrived first and managed the check-in process, my mom told me she was very attentive and hospitable, and she felt welcomed from the start. Josie's guest house is very clean, quiet, and private, which my mom appreciated at the end of our busy days. It's in a more suburban area, but not far from points of interest in the Pasadena/Alhambra area by car. If you plan on bringing a car, Josie will ask beforehand to ensure she can acquire a town parking permit for you. I was pleased to find out that there's a delicious, local Hawaiian joint that's down the block from Josie's place-- if you want to take a morning walk for coffee and breakfast, you have that option available to you, though there's also a small kitchen area with all the basics in the guesthouse. As noted, the bathroom is very clean, and there's plenty of fresh towels! Just beware that if you're tall, the shower will probably only reach your shoulders... I'm 5'11 and had to duck to rinse my hair. Overall we had a great experience staying with Josie, and it was as we expected, which is a good sign! No unfortunate or unpleasant surprises here.