We had a wonderful month staying in Ellen and Ed’s studio in Pasadena. It’s located in a really pretty part of town within walking distance of good local shops, restaurants etc. We weren’t using a car for most of the trip so it was also really helpful that there are good transport connections both in terms of buses to Old Town Pasadena and the metro gold line into downtown LA. (The metro is also within walking distance).
The studio itself is a lovely space. Located by the pool in a pretty back garden, it has lots of room with a well-equipped kitchen, entertainment system, plenty of storage space and a comfy bed. There’s good wifi too which was important to us as it was a (part) working trip. From the garden you have wonderful views of the mountains - a great way to wake up each morning! We also tried the pool but - be warned - it’s unheated so a little chilly in the winter! (We imagine it’s blissful in summer though!)
Ellen and Ed are great hosts. Aside from the excellent coffee and biscotti they provided as a welcome gift, they gave us some great local tips of places to eat, sites to see etc. (Take their recommendations - we had some fabulous meals as a result!) They were very quick to respond to any queries that we had and went out of their way to help us. Their dog Stella is a real sweetie as well!
We would recommend Ellen and Ed’s place to anyone visiting Pasadena and look forward to making a repeat visit some day.