My 4 year old son and I arrived at dusk last Sunday. I had been confident in my first Airbnb selection, but when we actually set foot into the private yard, with the many strands of lights twinkling and the fountain streaming, I felt like i was Home. As we approached Nellie, the door was ajar and I could hear gentle music Ellen had so thoughtfully left playing from one of the stations on the flatscreen tv. That was only the first indication of the myriad small gestures and features that accompany this special accommodation. As a former Pasadena resident, I knew I wanted to be close by my old haunts, but I sought an element of solitude for my son and myself. I could have stayed at a larger, more conventional site closer to town, but I am rarely content with the conventional. Nellie could not have been more perfect for our needs. It's nestled up against the foothills so great hiking is within a stone's throw; downtown Pasadena is only 10 minutes away. We rented a car from LAX because LA is challenging without one, but if you're not going to be jumping around as much as we did, uber/lyft provide cheap going-out transport. This may not be the spacious hotel room some people expect when traveling, but how many hotels give you 10x the size of your room in outside space, designated solely for you? In such a gorgeous location with such amazing weather, I have Zero desire to be confined to an impersonal room. At Nellie you can enjoy every meal outside that you are able to cook yourself if desired, from the full service kitchen. I am a person who refuses to live anywhere without a decent kitchen, and for the dollhouse size of this trailer, the kitchen is top notch. Refrigerator/freezer. 4 burner gas stove. Microwave. Toaster oven. Coffeemaker. Gorgeous tile. What hotel has not only place settings and cooking tools, but also coffee/tea, condiments, spices, honey? Ice made in the freezer??Tools?? Candies left on th insanely comfortable bed. Books. Instructions on every appliance. The use of space is impressive. And while i am not the lightest of packers, I was able to put away every toy and article of clothing easily. That said, definitely don't come with several daily wardrobe changes. Nellie is equipped with the space you Need plus a little more, but if you overdo it it could get frustrating. Or you could keep extras in your car if you aren't keeping luggage to a minimum due to air travel. Bear in mind that there is so much to do nearby and such relaxation potential that you're honestly not going to need much. I hosted a few friends/family for a couple afternoons, (outdoors- inside is a bit tight for much more than cooking or 2 people on the sweet leather couch watching a movie). It's not silent either- there are typical suburban morning sounds such as trash collection and yard maintenance,...