Cynthia was very gracious hostess and we really felt that she went out of her way to make us comfortable. The house was exactly as pictured in the photos and the nieghborhood was quiet and safe. We spent most of our time in LA, but Pasadena is so close that the drive was not a problem and at the end of the day it was nice to come home to the calm tranquility of Pasadena, which is lovely with the mountain views surrounding the city. We will definitely stay there regularly when we visit LA. It was especially helpful to have off street parking so that we didn't have to circle the neighborhood looking for a place to park. There is no downside to this property. We loved it.