First things first, Laura is a very nice, sweet and considerate host!! She is very quick to respond to any request or concern you may have. PLUS her home is gorgeous!! The layout and furnishings are so warm and inviting. It was lovely to maximize use of her home's spacious layout - drinking coffee on the front porch swing, eating breakfast on the back patio, and relaxing on the sofa with a little TV time. The description includes concern about outside noise due to original windows, but this was not an issue as the the location has very little surrounding traffic. It really was a home away from home. The bedroom suite is comfortable & yours to fully isolate yourself away, but Laura provided the best kind of host excellence - readily available yet seen only when requested or needed! So it really feels like you have the house to yourself.
Laura was also quite considerate and thoughtful of what her guests might need. The black binder of information is SO thorough you will rarely need to ask any questions at all. She gives lots of good restaurant and activity recommendations, clearly details how to use the items in her house (TV, stove/oven, treadmill). Coffee was ready for us every morning, and she provided light breakfast fare (eggs, bread, yogurt, fruit) as well as lots of fridge and pantry space to store our snacks and food.
Check in & check out was a breeze, even with my originally planned check-in schedule being changed last minute due to work. Laura was very patient and accommodating. I will definitely call upon Laura's services again next time I'm in need of a place to stay in the Pasadena or Los Angeles area.