We had a wonderful time at Anissa's.

The guesthouse was the perfect size (roughly 30% bigger than a hotel), and we had easy in/out access to the guesthouse and our vehicle. There are two cats who like to lounge in the sun, and there's access to a beautiful gazebo.

We came out for the Rose Bowl and thus, did not spend much time in the guest house - preferring to explore L.A. Anissa was wildly helpful as a concierge - pointing us in the direction of numerous bars and restaurants we would have no idea how to find. Even better, she did so via phone, text, and in-person.

Finally, and most importantly, Anissa made us feel at home. A fully stocked pantry and refrigerator greeted us - and even though we chose not to eat breakfast in the guest house, we easily could have.

The only minor drawbacks are that the wifi is a little spotty in the guesthouse, and the TV is not HD. This did not bother us as we were out exploring most of the day, but if you're a businessperson / homebody, this may not be the perfect place for you. However, if you want to be close to Pasadena / the Rose Bowl, embarrassing levels of dedication from the host, and a great home-like feel - this is the place for you.

If MSU plays in Pasadena next year, we would be sure to come back. Thanks Anissa!