It was my first trip to Pasadena and I found the neighborhood and Bidan's place to be very charming. Originally the building was the detached garage for Bidan's house that was very tastefully converted into a guesthouse. The neighborhood "Bungalow Heaven" is a historic district and the rental was renovated to reflect the character of the neighborhood with some modern updates. The whitewashed exposed ceiling rafters, the stylish bathroom, and custom windows looking out to a beautiful old oak tree arching over the lap pool really made the place. The nights we were there (December) were quite cold and the building was a bit drafty but the powerful heater and the nice thick comforter made for a cozy night! Our dog Honey loved walks in the neighborhood and we were a short drive to local attractions like the Norton Simon Museum, Huntington Botanical Gardens and Eaton Canyon Waterfall. Street parking is restricted so we got overnight parking permits for $3 from the city- very easy and convenient. Bidan and Mark were very pleasant and attentive but respectful of our privacy.