I had a great time at Karen's.
Karen's a fantastic host, super helpful, and great to chat with. China Karen's dog is a total sweety. The house has everything you need for a comfortable stay, the bed is comfy, and the backyard is great to chill out in with a coffee or a beer.
The area's very diverse, safe, and great to wander around and look at the cute houses, gardens, and architecture.
Downtown Glendale's excellent too with bars and places to eat.
Highly recommended.