Thank you to Curt & Christina for opening up their home to my family to stay during the Rose Bowl! The location is very close to the Rose Bowl (~1 mile), close to a coffee shop, Lincoln, and was beautifully decorated and well-kept. The neighborhood didn’t feel as safe as other parts of Pasadena/LA, so we were grateful to have an alarm system to help us feel more secure.
Check-In: We didn’t receive an alarm code from the PM prior to check-in (she mentioned she accidentally sent it to the wrong Airbnb-er), so were startled when it was triggered when we entered. We quickly called her and she helped us disarm it, however it would have made check-in much less stressful if we had been communicated with beforehand. We also were told the pool wouldn’t be usable post check-in, which was disappointing.
Value: The home was beautifully decorated and had state-of-the-art amenities. However, with a $700/night price tag (during the Rose Bowl), it was disappointing that we couldn’t use the pool.
Neighborhood: The neighborhood didn’t feel very safe. I was grateful we had an alarm system to set at night as we saw some suspicious activity around the corner (Idaho/Newport).
The Space: The home is beautifully decorated with many nice touches and state-of-the-art appliances and amenities. The beds were comfy and the common space had an open layout, making it perfect for our family to enjoy down time together. It was clean, spacious, and had enough driveway parking for our two cars.