Hoss and Cathy’s place is a delight. The landscaping is beautiful, supplemented in the evenings with small sparkling lanterns that make the setting feel truly magical. The guest house is in the back of the substantial garden/yard, and there are different scents from flowering trees to enjoy as you walk along. The house is larger than it appears in the photos, with lots of sunlight, and there are two inviting locations to sit outside. The dining table seats four and is a great place to work during the day if you are on a working trip, as we were. This is an especially pretty area of Pasadena, with many arts and crafts homes, yet it is very convenient to grocery stores and to the true charm of Old Pasadena. I was surprised by the convenience of the location as well. We were traveling all over the city of LA and could get most places in 20 to 30 minutes off peak. In fact even LAX can be only a 35 minute drive. Also, the smaller airports of Burbank and Orlando are both close and easy.
This is a place for grownups and possibly well behaved children. It is a self-contained oasis. The main house garden is not available for guests except as a beautiful view, and to walk through on the way to the guesthouse, but there is plenty of outdoor space right around the guesthouse to enjoy. We had a wonderful time here.