Deans place is really nice if you are going to be based in the Highland Park/Pasadena/South Pasadena area. The home is well designed, warm, very quiet and private and has two decks and two patios situated on both the front/streetside and back/ravine side. Great views from the back deck, hot tub on lower deck is great, the one bedroom and bathroom space on the back patio is really nice and private. Washer/dryer very helpful. Parking is on the street but we used Uber and it was inexpensive and very available so really no need to rent a car. All in all, Deans place is very highly recommended.