This is a lovely, well equipped little sanctuary. It works as a retreat and as a base for exploring LA, as it's only 7 minutes from downtown Pasadena and the 210. Upper Altadena is a great multicultural neighborhood on it's own with lots of intriguing places like the Coffee Gallery and Fox's Cafe and lots of little antique and thrift shops. Ralphs is close as iare banks. The original art and design of Herbie and Gilma's little cottage, the cool furniture, solid Wifi and well equipped kitchen make things extra nice to come home to. The pool is deep and large and unheated. But even in the winter, the water flows all day like a fountain and the view of the sky and mountains from the back yard is splendid. Located behind a main house, it is very private and we never saw the neighbors, but when we walked the dog there was always someone to chat with in this family friendly neighborhood.