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Beautiful Pasadena Neighborhood- Detached Guest House with Garden

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Guest house entrance
Living room is downstairs
Use of patio next to guest house
Garden in backyard
Stairs are steep!

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near California Institute of Technology
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Pasadena, CA
  • Place, California Institute of Technology
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasadena Convention Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasadena City Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Pasadena Neighborhood- Detached Guest House with Garden

A cozy, sweet, 2-story, 1 bedroom unit. Living room & TV are downstairs. Bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen/dining are upstairs. Please note it may be a bit small for tall people. The stairs are also a bit steep and narrow.
Located in one of Pasadena's most beautiful and architecturally distinguished neighborhoods, Madison Heights. Huntington Gardens and Cal Tech are both close by. Walking distance/ short drive to TJ’s & grocery stores, coffee, & restaurants. Old Town Pasadena is less than a mile away.
The unit has an adjacent private patio and garden, as well as a large covered outdoor table. House has 5Gwifi and cable television. A/C and Heat. We have tandem parking in the driveway, shared with host overnight. If you prefer to street park, permits are available online for $3/night. Rosy the Goldendoodle lives on property. She is very sweet and would love to meet you!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Please do not leave dirty dishes.
If you wish to empty the trash, the bins are located on the side of the main house opposite your entrance. No worries if you do not take it out!
You may leave the key in the door, or inside on the dining table.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 697408vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Pasadena

Located in Pasadena, this holiday home is in the city centre. Rose Bowl Stadium and Griffith Observatory are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Citadel Outlets and Universal CityWalk. Check out an event or a game at Dodger Stadium, and consider making time for Universal Studios Hollywood, a top attraction not to be missed. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Pasadena, CA

What's nearby

  • California Institute of Technology - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pacific Asia Museum - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pasadena Playhouse - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pasadena City Hall - 6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Fillmore Station - 12 min walk
  • Pasadena Station - 18 min walk
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Boy - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jones Coffee Roasters - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Pasadena Neighborhood- Detached Guest House with Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Pasadena Neighborhood- Detached Guest House with Garden ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Pasadena Neighborhood- Detached Guest House with Garden ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Pasadena Neighborhood- Detached Guest House with Garden ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Pasadena Neighborhood- Detached Guest House with Garden located?

Located in the heart of Pasadena, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of California Institute of Technology and Pasadena Convention Center. Pasadena City Hall and The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km). Fillmore Station is 12 minutes by foot and Del Mar Station is 23 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host, amazing property!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in a quiet, safe neighborhood and close to CalTech and shops. Every single amenity you could wish for is in this little dwelling. So much thought has gone into making it comfortable, practical and pleasant. The patio under the orange tree was such a lovely place to sit, eat, read, etc. I will definitely stay again on my next trip to Pasadena.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional, cozy guest house in the perfect location, truly felt like a home away from home. Hosts were very friendly and helpful during my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place, very comfortable. The patio was wonderful, we spent a lot of time out there. If you're over 5'11" you'll have to duck every once in while but over all nice place in beautiful neighborhood to be in. Host was very nice and easy to talk to.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Esmé's place was a perfect home-away-from-home. It's private, charming, and has everything you need, including lots of thoughtful touches. It's walking distance from the S. Lake area, with lots of shops and restaurants, but tucked away in a beautiful part of Pasadena, with gorgeous 1920s architecture. Rosie the dog was a gentle sweetheart. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked last minute and stayed one week. We highly recommend their backyard apartment. Esme was responsive with communication. Queen bed was comfortable. We appreciated the extra heavy cotton blankets with the optional down (?) comforter. Kitchen was very well-stocked. They were very generous in supplying eggs and butter in the fridge, as well as pantry items for a quick dinner meal, coffee and filters, and snacks & wine on the counter - so very nice. They also had all the paper goods we needed - paper towels, toilet paper, as well as plastic wrap, foil, baggies in the kitchen. Neighborhood is gorgeous and very safe. We enjoyed our frequent neighborhood walks, admiring the unique architecture of the homes. Grocery stores are close. Next to the backyard apartment, they have a relaxing garden area with chairs under a lemon tree - all for the renters. Rosy, their dog, was super cute. I think she realized when we arrived some days and joined us in the backyard for a head scratch. She's a very good dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming and serene

This was the perfect home base for visiting family in Pasadena and LA, with comfortable, charming accommodations, gracious hosts, and a lovely neighborhood. We were within walking distance to everything in Pasadena.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Ken and Sarah were delightful guests. It is a delight to know they enjoyed their stay. I hope they return when they come to see family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie K.

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

Lovely place in lovely spot

We loved this spot. Very thoughtful touches upon arrival - coffee and snacks waiting for us. Spotless place in a lovely neighborhood. Enjoyed communing with Rosy the labradoodle!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

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

living the life in Pasadena

What a quant and comfortable place to stay. It meets and exceeds my needs to stay near old town Pasadena, Cal Tech and Huntington Gardens. I highly recommend staying here (except when I want stay here!).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Nice little place

Great location, very quiet, close to everything we wanted to see. If you are over 6 feet tall the shower will be a bit cramped, but it's a small concession for the calmness and simplicity you'll get here. Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Wonderful

Old Pasadena is a delightful area. I actually drive into the museums in LA . I deal with traffic but I feel so safe staying in the VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Beautiful and charming guest cottage!

This little guest cottage is beautiful and very well-maintained. It is on a lovely piece of property and in a stunning neighborhood that is very relaxing and beautiful to walk around. The owners were fantastic, and communication was very easy. This is a great little place to stay if you are by yourself or perhaps a couple. It also has a beautiful little garden area. This is a wonderful property, and I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Adorable cottage in the most beautiful neighborhood!

We traveled from San Diego to the Pasadena area to see the Huntington Library which is 7 minutes away from this cute cottage. The host provided snacks, fruit, coffee, cream, eggs and butter plus many condiments. Way more than we anticipated. The bathroom was well appointed with soaps and lotions and other toiletry items. Again, more than we expected. The entire stay was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer B.

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

LOVE IT!

I would totally stay here again! This place has all the good things: great location in a quiet neighborhood, lovely yard, lovely art and books and well set up--so California, a very comfortable bed, and so many added items that were unexpected, like coffee, 1/2 & 1/2, wine, Trader Joes items...It is a wonderful place to stay! The communication with the hosts was easy and they responded quickly. I would definitely stay here again the next time I'm in Pasadena!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

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

A Delightful Place to Stay in Pasadena

A delightful place to stay. Spotlessly clean place on a super quiet street in an attractive and very safe neighborhood of homes. Location was fine, about a 20 minute walk to restaurants, etc. Every possible amenity was provided and neatly and easily found. Sure, the shower is small, though bigger than anticipated and easily managed. Hosts could not have been nicer or more helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2023
Joel, you and Sadie were delightful guests. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again in the future! Thank you for a lovely review! Esmé
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Wonderful

I enjoy staying at this property. In fact I don’t want to leave after I get there. The neighborhood is SAFE and the houses have lots of character. Traders Joe’s, Starbucks, and Whole Foods are just a few that are close by. I like staying In Pasadena (30-45 minutes to LA) I wouldn’t feel comfortable staying in LA.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

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

Charming and comfortable!

This was a perfect place for my husband and I to stay for a long weekend to visit my mom who lives just two blocks away. I grew up in the area so for me it was very nostalgic to be in this adorable historic neighborhood! Th unit is very cozy and comfortable. So well maintained and stocked with anything you might need! Or anything you might have forgotten. A lovely welcome basket with snacks was such a nice touch. Hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

We love Pasadena

We were visiting friends in Pasadena and attending the local museums. We selected the property because of its proximity to the Metro, Old Town and the museums. Gorgeous and quiet neighborhood for morning walks, convenient location for all our needs. It was 109 degrees when we arrived. We ran air conditioning in the property and were comfortable the entire time. The property was stocked with pretty much anything you might want. We have stayed at numerous locations through VRBO and this may have been the most thoughtfully organized property we have seen. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne D.

clean, classy, comfortable and artful

This is our second time staying at this venue. Phil is kind, generous, and available for what you may need. The rental is in a beautiful area and artfully decorated. There are many comforts including a stocked fridge with snacks and a welcome bottle of wine. I am almost reluctant to recommend it as I always hope it will be available when I come to Pasadena. Truly, you cannot do better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

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

Lovely in every way!

This was a great place to stay - I was doing research at the Huntington Library for a few days, and this was perfect for my needs. The kitchen is very well equipped, the bathroom is incredibly well stocked, there were snacks on the counter and wine (and half and half!) in the fridge - everything was truly lovely. Esmé was a great communicator and made sure everything went well. I would definitely stay here again and would give 6 stars if I could! Note: the descriptions about the steep stairs and low ceilings are accurate. I'm fit and short (5'3") so it didn't matter at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were pleasantly surprised by the well equipped and clean guest house.Communication with the owner was always easy and quick, and we had a really wonderful stay in the Madison Heights neighborhood!We would definitely recommend the place to anyone traveling to Pasadena!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Home away from home

very amiable and helpful hosts. super friendly dog. we would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Pasadena pleasure

The guest house where we stayed was clean and extremely well equipped. The hosts were delightful. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

A too short of stay in a VRBO.

The only problem was that I had to leave. The neighborhood was well kept up 100 year old houses. If I lived in the area I would walk constantly to enjoy the area. Great hosts, great back yard, darling place close to the Huntington Museum, Norton Simon Museum, Gamble House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

Great Pasadena House

This place is terrific! Esmé was wonderful to talk to & made sure that we had everything we could ask for. There were bananas in the kitchen, eggs in the fridge & pasta in the pantry. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Hope we were great guests as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Esmé Nix

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This house has been in our family for over forty years. While regularly upgraded it retains the charm of an early 20th century home. As a young couple we first moved to this area in 1972. with our one year old son. Shortly after my wife's mother moved in down the street into this address. After years in Sonoma County after retirement we returned to be close to family and the interests and variety of urban life in a beautiful city. Pasadena has a long and fascinating history with all the glitter of now and the charm of a gracious past.

Why they chose this property

As the reviews mention very often, the area is beautiful and suited to great walks. It is generally convenient but much more personal than a hotel.

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