I found Pat's listing after a group of us decided to come out to Pasadena to watch Michigan State play in the Rose Bowl. The Spartan victory and overall parade/game atmosphere aside, Pat's house and hospitality were a huge part of our amazing few days in Southern California.

She was very sweet from the beginning, calling the day after I booked to arrange check-in/out times and we exchanged a handful of emails leading up to, and during, our vacation as she worked to make sure our stay was comfortable. As a person, she is certainly top notch and I couldn't imagine dealing with someone more kind.

The house was also perfect. Plenty of beds, rooms and couches to sleep/lounge. We especially loved the outdoor space, which we used basically the entire time we were at the house.

It was a dream scenario all around and if the Spartans make a return trip to the Rose Bowl any time soon we'd definitely make a return trip to Pat's.