Karilyn is an amazing host. The check-in was super smooth. Her house is lovely and beautifully decorated, and the best thing is that it feels just like home! The bed in my room was so comfortable with lots of pillows. Both the bedroom and bathroom were very spacious and sparkling clean. The bathroom was stalked with more towels than one would need (especially since I was living alone). All the essential amenities listed in the website-listing were available to the letter. One is free to enter and leave according to one's schedule, which makes it perfect. The fridge is always stalked with breakfast food which one is free to eat anytime of the day --- one of the only listing that I found in my exhaustive search which actually respects the second B of Airbnb! Karilyn even cooked an amazing tart for us one day for dinner. I am personally grateful to Karilyn for sharing with me her membership card to the Norton Simon Museum, which was an absolute revelation and a must see for whoever visits Pasadena. The neighbourhood is very charming, quiet, fully residential, and with a great view of the San Gabriel mountains. The house is very close to two Metro bus stops which takes you directly to Colorado Boulevard and Old Pasadena. Karilyn is very prompt with her responses to any queries/concerns one may have, which is an essential characteristic in a host. I am definitely going to stay here if I am back in Pasadena, provided it's available!