Margie's apartment is beautiful, nestled on a quiet street the Altadena foothill area. It is very spacious, with two seating areas to the right and left of the comfy bed, so we could choose to enjoy breakfast at the table in the mornings overlooking the lush garden and lounging in the armchairs at night sipping a glass of wine. The windows on three sides make the room very airy, like a bird's nest! The bathroom has a bathtub and a window and has enough space to stow your toiletries.
Margie was extremely accommodating and offered to provide us with everything we might still need. There was a basket full of fruit when we arrived and a tray with delicious scones which did not last five minutes.
There is plenty of storage space for luggage in the walk-in closet, and there are a fridge, microwave, coffee-machine and tableware in an extra little nook, so you can make yourselves at home there. There was fresh orange juice and milk in the fridge, so we were able to relax over a cuppa rightwaway - and eat those sumptuous scones ...
The apartment is very private with a separate entrance. The neighborhood is absolutely safe and ideal for a leisurely morning jog or evening stroll. A bakery is within walking distance, as is a really nice trail to a little waterfall in the foothills and many more. You are in Pasadena in no time, and if you were up to it you could easily venture into LA from there.
We had a wonderful time at Margie's apartment - we couldn't ask for a kinder host - and felt very much at home there.