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Private guest house studio retreat w/pool & spa

Private guest house studio retreat w/pool & spa

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
View from property
TV, DVD player, music library, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Private guest house studio retreat w/pool & spa

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Altadena, CA
  • Popular LocationCalifornia Institute of Technology8 min drive
  • Popular LocationPasadena Convention Center9 min drive
  • Popular LocationRose Bowl Stadium10 min drive
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)58 min drive

Space details

1 bathroom, sleeps 4
450 sq ft
Common area
    1 queen bed
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private guest house studio retreat w/pool & spa

Located in the foothills of " beautiful" Altadena, this updated guest house is really something to experience. Whether you are a business traveler, vacationer, or "stay"cationer, you will experience the San Gabriel mountains right outside your backdoor. With numerous activities at your fingertips, there is something for everyone. Mountain biking and hiking, shopping and dining, or just staying put to enjoy the lush grounds with fruits trees, a running-water creek, many sitting areas with mountain and sunset views, a lagoon-like pool and an inviting jacuzzi. The owners are on-site and available for any questions or needs you may have. Having the Rose Bowl so close, the annual parade is three miles down the hill and we can arrange shuttling so you don't have to bother with parking. The parade floats, on display for three days after the parade, are even closer to our property and a real treat to visit. Christmas Tree Lane is also in Altadena along with the famous Balian House that has a beautiful display of Christmas lights, music and scenes of Christmas (this one being walking distance from our house)! Old town Pasadena is booming with shops, restaurants, movies theaters, and more just a short distance away. Downtown L.A. is a 20-30 drive on the 110 Freeway. Hollywood is a 30-40 min. drive depending on traffic (of course). The beach or snow skiing can both be as close as an 1 hour away. Of course, we think you'll want to stay put...

Property manager

Deena and John Portaro

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Studio
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Boating on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 450 sq ft (42 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Private Guest House Studio Retreat W/pool Altadena
Private Guest House Studio Retreat W/pool
Private Guest Studio Retreat W/pool Altadena
Private Guest Studio Retreat W/pool
Private Studio Retreat Wpool
Private Guest House Studio Retreat W/pool & spa Altadena

About the area

Altadena

Located in Altadena, this vacation home is in the city center and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Fernando Valley and Echo Park Lake, while Los Angeles Zoo and Griffith Observatory are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rose Bowl Stadium or Dodger Stadium.

What's nearby

  • California Institute of Technology - 8 min drive
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 9 min drive
  • The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive
  • Rose Bowl Stadium - 10 min drive
  • Santa Anita Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Allen Station - 7 min drive
  • Pasadena Station - 9 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar - 4 min drive
  • The George - 4 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • 1881 Club - 3 min drive
  • Jack In The Box - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private guest house studio retreat w/pool & spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private guest house studio retreat w/pool & spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Altadena bungalow
A lovely property in a quiet, beautiful garden setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and beautiful
We love staying here. It is our favorite Vrbo’s. Beautiful property and comfortable living space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful property and neighborhood. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. Thankyou for sharing this lovely studio.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hideaway
Beautiful small cottage tucked behind a property with a wonderful garden and pool
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Arch m.

Wedding visit
Nice property with among multiple dwellings within their lot . Landscaping was beautifully done. Very quite and easy access. The patio area needed a good power washing, debris blowing and a new BBQ grill (unusable). The outdoor chair cushions were marginally useful. Inside it needed more storage for clothing. No dresser and limited space in the one small closet. Toiletries were Dollar General level and the containers were almost empty. Bedding was exceptionally nice. TV video options were very limited - no live network channels but had apps. Great theater viewing however. All in all a good rental, just needed a little more attention to the details.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

regina h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and Amazing Amenities
Beautiful Property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort and Beauty
I needed a quiet place to stay for 9 days and this property was perfect. It was very important to be in a beautiful environment and this met all my expectations and then some! Thank you to Deena and John.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly accommodations in a lovely city close to great hiking
Deena and John were very responsive and helpful throughout the stay. The property is a reflection of their great attention to detail and everything was in immaculate condition. The proximity to some amazing hiking trails made it incredibly convenient to start our mornings with a nice hike. We really enjoyed our time and would love to stay at the property again. Cafe De Leche is a lovely coffee shop nearby and next to the cafe there are food trucks regularly present as well as a taco pop-up on Sunday. We hope to return to this lovely property in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Refreshing and beautiful
We came in from a difficult experience at the airlines, having canceled all flights, rebook them such that we arrived at 2:00 AM. We were greeted by a lovely, serene Haven. I emailed the hosts to let them know our problem, and they kindly left the door open so we could get in. It’s good it’s good to We know were to run the washing machine because the parts need to be very happy and treated very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
Our stay was simply amazing. Check in and out was fast and easy. The house and neighborhood was beautiful and quiet. The house was also in a nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022