I spent three nights at James' place in Pasadena in early April. The area was experiencing an unusual heat wave while I was there, with temperatures reaching 97 degrees in Pasadena on two consecutive days. But the apartment's air conditioner did a great job keeping temps inside comfortable. The unit is much more spacious than expected, thanks to a thoughtful layout. The small kitchen is fully functional, with all the pots/pans/dishes etc needed, and I made breakfast there each morning. The bathroom is a decent size with generous counter space. Although I would have preferred a location slightly closer to downtown, the 10-15 minute drive to downtown wasn't all that bad and it's a short distance to the 210. I was a bit concerned from other reviews about traffic noise, but I hardly noticed that. James was great at communicating and the check-in process was easy. Overall, a good value, and I would highly recommend.