I enjoyed my stay at Natasha's immensely. She is a friendly and genial host, with an interesting family background, and I had the house to my self through the days I was there. She has taken great care to make guests feel welcome with bathroom and bedroom amenities--books, art, an excellent space heater, pillows to suit every kind of sleeper==, and I rank the neighborhood highly for safety, with many attractive eateries nearby. I would definitely return! The caveat is: one must be open to dogs--she has two mid-sized dogs who are friendly and lively--and one must be open to an environment where smoking is allowed in the kitchen. I liked my stay a lot, felt quite welcome, and liked walking around the neighborhood--Monrovia is great. A lucky Airbnb find for me.