Our stay at Ellen's space was a very good one. She and Ken were excellent hosts from the first email exchange to the end of our stay. Ellen was very thoughtful in making sure that our breakfast beverages were in the fridge upon arrival. The kitchen features an electric juicer, which works very well in conjunction with the beautiful orange tree steps from the entrance to the guest suite.

The suite is attached to the main home, though rarely did we hear any noise that would indicate such. The suite is private, with its own separate, gated entrance.

The outdoor patio is a real gem, surrounded by many plants. It gets a nice amount of afternoon sun and is a perfect spot to sit and unwind, taking in the many enchanting smells from the garden.

The suite is a bit of a drive to the beaches and LAX, but it is LA and everything is a bit of a drive to anything else. The home is not far off of the two main north-south streets running through Pasadena up to the foothills.

This is a lovely spot for one or two people to get away from the noise, while remaining pretty close to the action. And you could not ask for nicer hosts.