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Polynesian Paradise in Pasadena

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Pool
Queen size bed
Fully equipped kitchen
Large 550 square foot, cathedral ceiling room
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace

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Pasadena, CA
  • Place, California Institute of Technology
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pasadena Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rose Bowl Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Studio

1 Double Futon, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Polynesian Paradise in Pasadena

City of Pasadena Short Term Rental Permit No.: SRH2018-00116

Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains is a tropical oasis awaiting your arrival. Why spend hours flying to Hawaii when you can enjoy tropical South Seas ambiance in Pasadena. Located in Historic Highlands, a quiet Pasadena residential neighborhood two miles north of downtown Pasadena, this studio/loft has lots of charm and character. The neighborhood is great for walking with beautiful tree lined streets. The rental comes complete with exclusive use of outdoor dining area, swimming pool (unheated), fire ring, and heated spa.

Pasadena, located 9 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, is a vibrant city, rich in history and culture, and home to the world famous New Year’s Day Tournament of Roses. Average year round temperature is 76 F daytime to 54 F nighttime. You are minutes away from many sports and recreation areas, and 30 to 60 minutes from all the major Los Angeles attractions. (City of Pasadena STR permit No.: SRH2018-00116)

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
NO LOUD CELEBRATIONS of any kind!
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Pets

Pets allowed
Inquire with owner.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outdoors ONLY!

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: NO LOUD CELEBRATIONS of any kind!
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pasadena

Located in Pasadena, this cottage is in the city centre and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Echo Park Lake and popular attractions include Griffith Observatory and Warner Brothers Studio. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rose Bowl Stadium or Dodger Stadium. Jet skiing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Pasadena, CA

What's nearby

  • Pasadena Playhouse - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • California Institute of Technology - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Rose Bowl Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Pasadena Station - 5 min drive
  • Allen Station - 5 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burrito Express - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Woon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Connal's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Millie's Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Polynesian Paradise in Pasadena have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Polynesian Paradise in Pasadena pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Polynesian Paradise in Pasadena ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Polynesian Paradise in Pasadena ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Polynesian Paradise in Pasadena located?

Located in the heart of Pasadena, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Angeles National Forest, Pasadena Playhouse and California Institute of Technology. Pasadena City Hall and Pasadena Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved, loved, loved this property! A highlight of our vacation visiting our family in South Pasadena. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Polynesian Paradise was amazing! Four of us flew over from Vancouver for an extended weekend stay for the Oasis concert. It was a short Uber to the grounds and after the show we ended up walking back… wasn’t too bad of a walk, took about an hour. Lots of good restaurants a short drive away.The pool and outdoor area is amazing! And we all enjoyed the detailed decor inside. We throughly enjoyed our stay. Will definitely book again if we return to LA/Pasadena area in the future :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

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

Always a great stay

This place is always great, nice location, very nice hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

james S.

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

Close enough to the Rose Bowl

I enjoyed our stay here. I loved the pool and seating around it. Inside was nice. Lots of tiki souvenirs. I loved the location a lot. It’s in a quiet residential neighborhood. We went to the Cruel world festival at the Rose bowl. It took us just 15 minutes to drive back ! Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

diana y.

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

Wonderful stay

Enjoyed everything about our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

d’ana d.

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

vacation in paradise!

We came to visit our grandchildren and wanted a place for them to enjoy a pool. It was the perfect place. The outdoor area was beautiful, well taken care of, had hot tub, great dining area and fire pit. The pictures don’t do it justice. The guest house was so cozy. Jama , our host was so quick to respond and we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves! What a treat. we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Love this property

This is the 2nd time I stayed here, it’s a great property to stay at!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very, very much! We miss it already: hummingbirds, parrots squawking above, Gigantica bird of paradise, views of foliage and San Gabriel mountains, spa, perfect pool and patio set up. The kids spent hours and hours swimming in the pool fit for mermaids. The stars come out at night, the patio aglow with tiki torches. Magical! The hosts and their dogs are a real joy to visit with. Thank you for the peaceful get-away! We highly recommend visiting The Huntington, Octavia’s Bookshelf, Millie’s for breakfast…and Grocery Outlet for groceries. Disneyland was also a snap to get to! My 11 year old would like anyone who stays to rescue honey bees caught in the pool. That was her constant project.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

RosesBowl

Great location, fun theme
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

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

Honeymoon

Had an absolutely amazing time. Place was clean and private. If ever back in California I’ll definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

Great Place

Great stay. We spent the week in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl parade and football game. Having this pool house to come back to each day made the trip that much better. The host was extremely responsive and friendly. My kids loved the hot tub and my wife loved the fireplace in the house. We had a great time and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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

We’ll appointed!

Loved the decor, hot tub, outdoor seating areas and indoor coziness!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite H.

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

Visiting Grandchildren

Very fun place to stay. The outside area is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Awesome spot to chill

This is the ultimate place to chill and relax with family/friends. Great location, cool tiki themed apartment, spectacular pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

WONDERFUL

My family LOVED our stay! We were in town visiting my son at college and The Polynesian Paradise was the perfect oasis for my family to reconnect. The VRBO is SO beautiful and the location is perfect. It's everything one can need and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Super relaxing stay

We spent a few very busy days in LA county sightseeing and college touring so it was perfect to return to this property in the afternoon to relax and recharge. It’s very close to 210 freeway yet it’s so quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patti d.

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

Great Escape

Spent a few days visiting my daughter in LA. This was a perfect little get away for her and we had a great time. We are both fans of Hawaii and enjoyed the unique vibe and beautiful setting. Communication with the Host was excellent and she helped make the visit special. It was a treat to use the spa and fireplace. The kitchen had everything needed for us so we could stay in and spend quality time together. The bed was also very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly R.

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

Beautiful place

Very nice, the most comfortable bed I’ve slept in besides my own.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

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

Paradise

The whole property has such a cool vibe! Lovely views, relaxing and would def stay there again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Nice stay

Perfect for my trip to babysit my granddaughters. Very nice neighborhood of Pasadena! Convenient to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAWN G.

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

Paradise in Pasadena!!

Jama our host was so nice and the accommodations were spectacular!! Highly recommend and we will be back for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilikinia N.

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

Perfect Paradise

This is our family’s second time staying here and it was wonderful! The location is perfect. The property itself is a wonderful oasis. Jama was easy contact when we had questions. We look forward to staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren A.

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

Perfect place

Everything was fantastic. Loved having our own space. Felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with us Jama.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie A.

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

Spring break trip

The location of the house is great, beautiful quiet neighborhood but also close to many stores and restaurants. The house looked just like the pictures, the backyard is a great private space. My teenagers liked just hanging out and relaxing after long days out and about.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Terrific visit - Polynesian Paradise

This awesome property really made for a great Pasadena visit. The unit is equipped smartly and completely. Comfortable beds and living room seating. Loved being able to gate ourselves off and enjoy the wonderful pool and pool deck. Located in a great neighborhood and the host (Jama) is very nice. Evenings on the pool deck looking at the mountains was really enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Jama Meyer

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