Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books

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A bird feeder attached to a building, surrounded by lush green foliage.
A metal welcome sign with a cow design and a bell.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a rocking chair, a window with a view of trees, and a lamp on a bedside table.
A bathroom with a sink, wooden cabinet, and toilet.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

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Pasadena, CA
  • Place, California Institute of Technology
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasadena Playhouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pasadena Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bed room

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books located?

Located in South Lake Avenue District, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of California Institute of Technology, Pasadena Convention Center and The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Pasadena City Hall and Norton Simon Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km). Fillmore Station is 24 minutes by foot and Del Mar Station is 30 minutes.

Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts, great location and the home has all you need and more.Thanks for accommodating our return stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

It is comfortable, peaceful and an excellent location for visiting Cal Tech and the Huntington Botanical Garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay, Great Location

We had a wonderful stay. Everything you could possibly need is there. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a great location

Very nice accommodations. The library and piano were a special treat! Accurate description, and probably the best equipped property we've stayed at. Great hosts; Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

Nice quiet neighborhood and a pleasant, well-decorated space with garden directly outside the bedroom window. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful retreat

Welcoming and cozy on a soggy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended our stay

The property and hosts are wonderful. We extended our stay and enjoyed being here. Very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Work Stay

We stayed for 2 back-to-back stays (and I already gave the first 5 stars)—the first part we had our teen with us, but the 2nd part was just as lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving with family

Worked perfectly for spending time with family in the area. Great location, walkable to many restaurants and activities. The cottage was well maintained and very cozy. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot, perfect for Caltech visitors

We stayed for almost 2 weeks (my husband & me—our teen son stayed for one week with us) and the cottage was perfect for us while we were visiting colleagues at Caltech. Close to everything, quiet, well-equipped kitchen, allll the books(!)—just a fantastic experience. Next time we visit we’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Pasadena Backyard

Very nice guest house in a lovely garden, and walking distance to a lot of places to get food. We wish we had more time to enjoy everything it had to offer, there's a huge library throughout it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back Again

Booked the property again after the new year. Hosts were again a pleasure and the property great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, clean and quiet

Communication great from inquiry throughout the process. The property is in a quiet area of Pasadena with anything you need within walking distance. The property provides all the amenities one needs, clean, quiet. A great place to recharge. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing lovation

Great communication. Convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy guest house

The place was a cozy guest house that made it feel like you could stay longer. The kitchen was a nice space and the bathroom was a good size with a shower stall. The owners were extremely accommodating and even offered additional amenities that was unexpected. The neighborhood was great to walk around through and there are a couple breakfast places about a 5 minute walk away. I would be glad to return here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, great location and hosts, a bibliophile's paradise

A great location within 10 minutes of everything in Pasadena and South Pasadena: Clean, cosy, a kitchen for coffee lovers and cooks; impressive floor to ceiling bookshelves filled with English, Scottish and world travel books and literature... so much fun to browse through. A sweet garden and table/ chairs outside the kitchen door for morning breakfast or afternoon glass of wine. Laura and Calvin are gracious hosts. I felt welcome and at home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet neighborhood

I stayed at this lovely house over a long weekend for an event at the Pasadena Convention Center. I did not have car, so walked everywhere. Such a great location and a beautiful and quiet neighborhood to walk around. The house was perfect for me....cosy and plenty of space. They were even able to accommodate my early arrival so I didn't have to walk around for several hours with my luggage. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Satisfied Travelers

It was the perfect spot for our family meet-up. The location is quiet but centrally located. Enjoyed walking the neighborhood. The kitchen is fully equipped, clean, and convenient to cook in. Loved watching the birds morning bird bath antics. Thanks a bunch!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Pasadena get away

This place is perfect for a weekend get away to Pasadena. It is a separate house behind a main house. Nice kitchen and cozy little home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Stay in Pasadena

If planning to stay in Pasadena, CA, be sure to look into this place. Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for Pasadena.

This rental was everything it was advertised to be and much more. Very clean and quiet and the neighborhood was just lovely. Thank you so much, Laura and Gavin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming home, gracious hosts!

My husband and I (grandparents, visiting our son's family) spent a week here and this place was perfect for us. Our adult daughter was with us a few of those days and slept on a comfortable foam mat on the livingroom floor. The livingroom is pretty small--not a problem for us since we were out all day. Everything was very clean and welcoming, including the extra touch of a bouquet of fresh flowers in the living room and milk in the refrigerator. The kitchen is very well supplied with everything you could possibly need. Gavin and Laura were friendly, helpful and even graciously offered to refund for one night when the hot water didn't work--a problem that was quickly resolved. We enjoyed getting to meet them. The neighborhood is very quiet. We enjoyed walking in the early morning through streets with lovely homes and gardens and tall trees over-arching the streets. We would definitely recommend this home, and would stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful Retreat

The guest house was a restful retreat after a long drive. I was welcomed with a bottle of wine and fresh cream for my morning coffee! The furniture was comfortable & the air conditioner / fan combination kept the house cool. The library drew me in and was a pleasure to explore. The garden of native fauna attracted a variety of birds and butterflies. It was the perfect backdrop to enjoying an outdoor snack. The guest house is in a great location & is very private. Laura and Gavin were easily reached by phone for anything one might need. I would definately stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable accommodations

Quiet, private and comfortable guest house. Plenty of room. Owners provided nice little extra touches. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quiet and comfortable

I stayed here while doing research at the Huntington Library, and it was a perfectly quiet, comfortable place to stay. Gavin was very quick to communicate!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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