Catherine made us feel very welcome in her beautiful home in Pasadena, CA. She is one of the most friendly Airbnb hosts I have ever met, and did not hesitate to give us advice on the neighborhood and spending the New Year holidays in Pasadena. Catherine made us breakfast everyday, and gave utmost attention to our needs. The house is tastefully decorated with art (mostly created by her!) and the room was cozy. There was even a private bathroom for us to use. The swimming pool and outdoors area would be perfect for use in the summer months. New Years is a great time to visit Pasadena because of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl. The location is not that close to the Rose Parade, but it is within a half hour's walk from the end of the Rose Parade this year. The neighborhood felt very safe and the house was clean.