Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books

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Property grounds
Welcome!
Cozy living room, plenty of natural light.
Spacious bedroom with en-suite bathroom,. side door to native plant garden.
Bathroom.
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Map
Pasadena, CA
  • Popular LocationCalifornia Institute of Technology8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPasadena Convention Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRose Bowl Stadium7 min drive
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bed room

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books

Five minutes' stroll from the many shops and restaurants on Lake Ave, yet nestled in a quiet and leafy residential neighborhood, you are ideally placed for Cal Tech (7 minutes' walk), the annual Rose Parade (20 mins), or NASA's JPL (20 min drive). This tastefully furnished garden property is filled with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing vacation, fun-filled birding day, or a productive business trip to beautiful Pasadena.
Our guest house is a welcoming, spacious self-contained flat with private access and off-road parking set to the side and rear of the main house. It comprises a living room leading into bedroom (no dividing door), kitchen, and 3/4 bathroom. Your hosts personally deep-clean all areas, inside and out, between stays so you can rest assured that everything will be sparkling.
The cozy living room is a lovely place to relax. It has a bed-settee (usually set up as a settee, but please say if you wish to use as a bed *NOTE: suitable for a small adult only*), two comfy armchairs, a window-mounted air conditioning unit, central heating, TV (Netflix and Amazon Prime included), and a piano (should you be feeling musical!) Hundreds of books line the walls, please feel free to browse and dip in to a volume or two during your stay.
The bedroom also has a piano (yes, really), a walk-in closet and plenty of useful drawer space. Here the bed-settee is permanently made up as a double bed for you, with a memory foam-topped mattress and freshly ironed bedding.
The large kitchen overlooks the back garden, and is fully equipped with a gas oven, four burner gas range, microwave, full-size fridge/freezer, kettle, Keurig coffee maker, table, chairs, and full kitchenware.
A small, private patio area to the rear of the property makes an ideal spot to unwind in the evenings whilst enjoying the birds and butterflies in our native plant garden.
WiFi is included, and guests are welcome to use the washing machine and dryer outside the main house by arrangement.

NB: We have two friendly medium-sized dogs who like to sit in the garden during the day, but they never enter the guest house or back patio.

Property manager

Laura and Gavin Solomon
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking or drug use of any kind is permitted anywhere in the guest house, garden, patio or driveway.
Extra guests are not allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pasadena

This guesthouse is located in Pasadena. The area's natural beauty can be seen at San Fernando Valley and Echo Park Lake, while Walt Disney Concert Hall and Peacock Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rose Bowl Stadium or Dodger Stadium. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Map
Pasadena, CA

What's nearby

  • California Institute of Technology - 8 min walk
  • Pasadena Playhouse - 2 min drive
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive
  • Rose Bowl Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pasadena Station - 3 min drive
  • Fillmore Station - 3 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mandarin Coffee Stand - 9 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill - 13 min walk
  • Cava - 10 min walk
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea - 5 min walk
  • Starbucks - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

K. E. Saavik F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

10/10 Excellent

William H., Chicago, il

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

10/10 Excellent

William H., Chicago, il

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

10/10 Excellent

William H., Chicago, il

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

About the host

Hosted by Laura and Gavin Solomon

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