Cynthia was a great hostess who was very responsive and provided many tips for our time in SoCal. We had 5 adults in our group and the cottage worked out very well for us. The purpose of our trip was the Rose Bowl and our location was great for either walking or short Uber trips. Our initial plans had been for a hotel about 15 minutes from Pasadena and we were able to get this cottage right in town for slightly less money...very good value. I would definitely recommend you consider when in Pasadena.