What I liked most about staying at Ellen and Ken's was the complete privacy I felt - it was just what I hoped it would be. This area of Altadena is so beautiful and lush you want to get your walking shoes out and go! It rained 2 of the 4 nights I was there and the rain sounded very comforting and sweet on the roof of Nellie. I think that if you want to experience a side of Los Angeles that is what all Angelenos would love to have, this is a great choice.