Janet's AirBnB was clean, in a great location for an event nearby at the Rose Bowl, and well-stocked (loved the complementary Snickers and other treats, which came in handy). i wanted to note for other prospective guests that i should have read the listing more closely - it states that the bathroom "is adjacent to the cottage" so i should have realized that you needed to leave the guest room, come outside into a narrow breezeway/corridor, then cross into the main house where the bathroom and laundry room (as noted) is. while this was not too much of an inconvenience, i would have appreciated if this had been more apparent in the listing or in the pictures provided so i could set expectations accordingly. i'm also stating that here as an FYI for renters who (like me!) can benefit from reading a bit more carefully LOL.
as another FYI for people who might want to use this space to work from home (as my friend was doing during our stay) there is not a lot of spacious/convenient surfaces for laptops, so also be aware of this when booking. there is a small round dining table and the couch is definitely very comfy, but it might not be best for those are going to do high-intensity typing/working.
while our stay was a short and comfortable one (we also appreciated the provided parking space, especially since parking in pasadena can be very tricky, and all the personal touches), at times there was miscommunication due to some delays in messaging/response from the host. for instance, on the day we were checking out, we had some bumps because the door to the main building (and thus our bathroom) was locked, and we weren't aware that the key to the main house was also the key to our room. we thought we had been accidentally locked out, particularly since my friend said that they had thought we had checked out already and had come to clean while i was out getting some coffee (again, minor miscommunication). i messaged asked for some guidance (and even resorted to using my personal phone to text, which i really do not prefer doing) and didn't receive any until after we had already checked out. i definitely think it's unrealistic for hosts to be available 24/7 but i would have also appreciated a greater level of communication and attention to other questions that i had had during the stay.
that said, Janet was great, really kind, and all things considered, the AirBnB was clearly well taken care of, cute, and cozy and could be exactly what someone would be looking for in a space. i just wanted to share some notes honestly from my experience so others could also be aware and take all these things into consideration. the AirBnB was in a great part of pasadena (very quiet, spacious, and beautiful) and really convenient to everything, and i had a great trip. thank you for having us again!