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Lovely 2-bedroom condo unit – Walking distance to Old Town Pasadena.

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a grey sofa, blue cushions, a blue rug, a coffee table with books, and a wall clock.
Great full kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher. - Great full kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Old Pasadena Historic District
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Lovely 2-bedroom condo unit – Walking distance to Old Town Pasadena.

VACATION LIVING AT THE MADISON
SRU2024-00011

Experience the convenience of strong WiFi for remote work and seamless online schooling for your children.

Embark on a special journey by immersing yourself in the local charm of a new city – precisely what The Madison promises! Tucked away at the end of a small complex in the heart of Pasadena, this private condo invites you to live like a local. Stroll to nearby eateries, explore the shopping scene, and discover Old Town, just 1.3 miles away. If you're here for a thrilling football game at the Rose Bowl Stadium, it's a mere 1.6 miles away, while the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Universal Studios are just a short 20-minute drive!

The open floorplan living and dining room welcome you with abundant natural light. The living room boasts a newly updated flat-screen smart TV with basic cable and Netflix, perfect for relaxing between your adventures on the comfortable, spacious couch. The bar-height table in the dining area serves as a bright workspace for those on work-related travels and an inviting spot to share meals with loved ones.

Venture upstairs to discover two inviting bedrooms. The first bedroom features a king-size bed with luxurious linens, basking in afternoon sunlight—a perfect retreat for reading and enjoying the serene neighborhood. The second bedroom offers a queen-size bed adorned with plush linens and a full closet.

The bottom level of the unit is a delightful bonus for those with a car! Enjoy the convenience of parking in the subterranean garage, which also houses a washer and dryer for your use, providing direct access to the unit.

We can't wait to share this wonderful home with you!

BEDROOMS: Sleeps 6 in 2 beds and 1 queen inflatable.
Bedroom 1: King bed (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 2: Queen bed (sleeps 2)
Common Area: Queen inflatable (sleeps 2)

BATHROOMS: Enjoy 3 bathrooms—one is a powder room on the main floor, and the other two are upstairs en suite, one with a shower and the other with a tub/shower combination.

Whether your journey to Pasadena is for business or leisure, The Madison is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Clean, cozy, and with easy access to Pasadena, Glendale, Los Angeles, and Burbank.

DISCLAIMER: Embrace a peaceful stay; no events or gatherings allowed. No pets ($500 fine for any pet on property). Reservations are confirmed after processing by Vacation Living. Guests must be 27 years & older to reserve; ID required post-reservation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number SRU2024-00011
Property # 1199223vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Pasadena

Located in Pasadena, this condo is in the city centre and near theme parks. Rose Bowl Stadium and Griffith Observatory are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Citadel Outlets and Universal CityWalk. Travelling with kids? Make time for The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, or head to an event or a match at Dodger Stadium. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking in the area.
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Pasadena, CA

What's nearby

  • Old Pasadena Historic District - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • California Institute of Technology - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Norton Simon Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Pasadena City Hall - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Fillmore Station - 5 min walk
  • Pasadena Station - 18 min walk
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Huntington Hospital Cafeteria - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Boy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely 2-bedroom condo unit – Walking distance to Old Town Pasadena. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely 2-bedroom condo unit – Walking distance to Old Town Pasadena.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely 2-bedroom condo unit – Walking distance to Old Town Pasadena.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely 2-bedroom condo unit – Walking distance to Old Town Pasadena.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely 2-bedroom condo unit – Walking distance to Old Town Pasadena. located?

This family-friendly condo building is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pasadena Convention Center and California Institute of Technology. Rose Bowl Stadium is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Fillmore Station is only a 5-minute walk and Del Mar Station is 12 minutes.

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. 66 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and garage parking are nice to have in Madison. Good kitchen for cooking and nice little patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great stay.

Excellent unit and service.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

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

Great place in a great location!

Loved this location. Very close to restaurants and stores, and was well kept and clean upon arrival. Would definitely be interested in staying here again next time I'm in LA!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol f.

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

First time visiting LA/ Pasadena

Great place to stay! Very clean, well stocked kitchen. Great location, walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Loved the welcome snacks after a long day traveling! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Vacation

Very nice quiet place to stay. Worked perfect for us. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2023
We look forward to your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dick R.

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

Beautiful clean and comfortable

We were in Pasadena for our daughter’s wedding - this was a perfect place and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2023
We hope the wedding was a blast and enjoyed having you as our guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Outstanding spot

The rental was as advertised and in a good area. It was well appointed and extremely comfortable. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Christmas in Pasadena

Check in flawless, excellent location, everything you need within walking distance. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2024
So glad that you had a wonderful Christmas and that the home was flawless!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marge T.

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

Great stay

We stayed at this property 4 years ago and thought the condition of the place was as good or better than it was 4 years ago. Great!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2023
That's fantastic to hear! It's wonderful knowing that the property has maintained its high standards over the years. We're thrilled to have provided a consistent and excellent experience for you. It was a pleasure having you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Great Location/Lovely Apartment

We have stayed here before and love its proximity to a variety of things. The apartment itself is roomy and comfortable and tastefully decorated. We very much appreciated the goodies basket that was left for us, too. Look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly D.

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

Location & “Homey”

A great location to everything including The Metro, or stay local-Pasadena is a great town. The accommodations were comfortable with all the right amenities: towels, sheets, washer, dryer, laundry soap, dish soap, coffee, and more. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2021
Being able to walk to so many places, Trader Joes, coffee shops, and even the beautiful treelined streets of Old Pasadena is such a special thing. We loved sharing the home with you and look forward to doing so again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Great location, fantastic host

The property was very clean. The arrangements provided were very thoughtful. We enjoyed the goodie basket provided, the attached garage, the 3 bathrooms, and the kitchen mindfully stocked. We highly recommend this property to visitors to Pasadena.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2023
We love hearing our guests share their high recommendations to others as perhaps that is the greatest compliment of all. So pleased you enjoyed our welcome basket and found our home to be the perfect location for you and offered you all the comforts of home. A special thanks for the shout-out to our amaziong host who prides herself on exceeding excellence.... looks like she has done it again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

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

Very nice.

Walking distance to the original Trader Joe’s and many fun restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 April 2024
The fact that this condo is walking distance to SO many great places is one of the highlights for sure! Thank you for staying with us and we look forward to your next trip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Very beautiful place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was in a wonderful neighborhood with everything very close!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
We agree! We love this part of Pasadena and how close everything is! We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to your next visit with us.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good space in condo. Great location in Pasadena. Dated amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Third stay

Location, location,location. You can walk to restaurants, and very easy to grocery shop. Garage parking, two bedrooms, two and half bath and very clean. Third stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Madison

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was the perfect location for us: a one minute walk to Superba coffee cafe, 3 minutes to Trader Joes, and 12 minutes to my son's apartment. And We really appreciated that both bedrooms had their own bathrooms.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitch M.

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

Great location

we stayed here for 9 nights here in early October for a wedding and family visit. We loved it. Walking distance to the original Trader Joes and numerous restaurants. Old Town Pasedena is a 5 minute drive away. The rental was spotless. Loved the welcome basket. When we visit Pasadena again, would stay here in a heartbeat.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Great rental

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This unit is spacious, clean and well-stocked. The location is perfect and the management extremely responsive. We have rented here over the years and are never disappointed.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2024
thanks so much! It is awesome to know we keep hitting it out of the park! Looking forward to next year's visit and hope you and the family are wonderful!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Great Place

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful little house in a perfect location. We walked just about everywhere. I would definitely recommend Kate and her home to future visitors.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
It was our pleasure hosting you and we are so glad that you enjoyed the walkability of The Madison! We look forward to hosting you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eileen t.

excellent place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were visiting family in Pasadena. The Madison was conveniently located and the garage made parking a breeze.The townhouse was exactly like the pictures and the kitchen was well equipped. We would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks! We are so glad that you enjoyed the location and well stocked kitchen! Can't wait for your next stay with us.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mary Lee D.

Pasadena Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Such a comfortable townhome for our family to make as a home base before sending our son back to his job in Tokyo. In walking distance to Old Pasadena, restaurants, and shopping. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2024
Being walking distance to Old Town Pasadena and shopping is truly a plus! Thank you for sharing!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

Excellent property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is an excellent spot in a quiet neighborhood but still easy access to everything. Walking distance to grocery stores, pharmacy, restaurants and public transportation. Comfortable and clean and filled with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for sharing how easily walkable The Madison is! We look forward to having you back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Wonderful place, centrally located

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay in this condo. It is very well-equipped and has everything you can imagine. The location is fantastic. You can walk a very short distance to Trader Joe's, restaurants, CVS, you name it. We will stay here again next time we are in Pasadena! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Oh thank you! We are so happy to hear how well the location worked out for you! Looking forward to your next trip with us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

The Madison review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was great. Clean and well stocked. Great location. Flowers, coffee and cookies were waiting for us when we checked in. Early morning walks through some beautiful streets a plus. Would definitely go back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2023
What a lovely stay you had, and I agree, those early morning walks in that Pasadena neighborhood just cannot be beat!

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