This option worked out well for my Pasadena visit in terms of location (on foot, ~ 15 minutes to the Metro Gold Line Allen Station, ~ 30 minutes to The Huntington and ~ 1 hour to Old Town Pasadena, preferably via E. Colorado / Historic Route 66, which has lots to do and see enroute), cleanliness (inside the room as well as all the common areas), and convenience (keypad entry into the house and the room made check-in very easy, and even though I never met Cindy, she communicated promptly and comprehensively before, during, and after my stay). The surrounding area is safe, quiet, and residential, making for a good, simple home base for a short-term or long-term local experience.