Mary made us feel very welcome from the moment we met her. She has such a cozy, tucked-away home in the foothills of La Crescenta. We thought it was the best of both worlds, because she is only a few minutes from the quaint boutique shops and restaurants in Montrose, yet in a quiet semi-secluded spot. When we needed to hop on the freeways, (210 or the 2) we were down the hill and on our way in just 8-10 minutes. Mary had a lovely breakfast spread for us each morning; hot coffee and a variety of fresh fruits, yogurt and breads. We will be back again, Mary is such a warm and friendly hostess. Our stay there made the whole trip more memorable.