We stayed for two nights in David and Meredith's place so that we could be in close proximity to Pasadena. We did not know much about Highland Park before this booking but ended up being very impressed with the neighborhood - there are a number of good places for food/drinks within a short drive (some within easy walking distance). The place is accurately described - it is a good space for a couple. We found David and Meredith to be really helpful and easy to communicate with. Since we used our car to get to Pasadena we did find street parking to be minimal later in the evening (as others have mentioned) but ultimately found a spot several blocks away. Also, this place is downstairs from another apartment and in an urban setting, both of which contributed to some noise later in the night (but that was expected based on the location). With all of this said, it was an overall great experience and we recommend this place for anybody looking to explore Highland Park.