Being my very first stay at an Airbnb, I’m a bit conflicted on how to review some aspects of this stay. First off, Joe is an excellent host and completely exceeded my expectations. The property itself resembles what I can best describe as an older small house that is part of a duplex type unit. It is definitely not the Marriott by any means and many of the original furnishings are dated and broken, but the newer furnishings are all modern IKEA fixtures. Unfortunately we were welcomed by the unpleasant smell of fried food that took a few days to air out. I wouldn’t consider the unit “clean” by my standards and it really needs a thorough deep cleaning. Those were my main issues. Now the positives. If you are looking for a place to stay within walking distance to the Rose Parade (which is the reason for our stay), I don’t think you can get a better location. We walked a lot to multiple places around the parade route and it was extremely convenient. If you compare the prices of any hotel near the parade route and then add parking, waiting time, etc, the convenience of Joe’s place is worth it in my opinion. I would recommend this Airbnb but would advise those who do choose to stay there to keep their expectations in check and determine if convenience or luxury is their priority. If you are attending the Rose Parade and want a convenient location within walking distance and close to all the fun, this is just about perfect.