A Private Affair Cottage

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A garden with a tree, outdoor furniture, and potted plants.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a coffee station.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in dishwasher, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace with blue flames, a grey sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a black entertainment unit.
A dining area with a wooden table, two chairs, a small plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

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.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Pasadena, CA
  • Place, Mountain View Mortuary and Cemetery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rose Bowl Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Dodger Stadium
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Pasadena

Located in North Central, a neighbourhood in Pasadena, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Citadel Outlets and Universal CityWalk. Griffith Observatory and Warner Brothers Studio are not to be missed. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Pasadena, CA

What's nearby

  • Mountain View Mortuary and Cemetery - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rose Bowl Stadium - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Dodger Stadium - 31 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Crypto.com Arena - 35 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Los Angeles Convention Center - 35 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Pasadena Station - 4 min drive
  • Lake Station - 5 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Banana Thai Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Yum Zaap Thai Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pinocchio's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Private Affair Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at A Private Affair Cottage?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Private Affair Cottage on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$1,659, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A Private Affair Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Private Affair Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Private Affair Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Private Affair Cottage located?

Located in North Central, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Angeles National Forest and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Rose Bowl Stadium. Pasadena City Hall and Pasadena Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a delightful place to stay! The towels were fluffy & the beds were comfy. There are beautiful gardens & patios outside the doors. We will stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2026
Thank you Karen. It was my pleasure hosting your stay. Thank you for respecting the house and property. Hope to see you again sometime. Till then stay safe !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is very clean with a beautiful outdoor space as well. Hilda is delightful and extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2026
Thank you Paul for your stay with us at A Private Affair. It was my pleasure hosting your stay. Thank you for taking care of the house and property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A stylish welcoming oasis in a great location for Pasadena and Altadena activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thank you David and Joshua for being such great guest. I felt your warmth when you first arrived. I appreciate you respecting the house and property. Hope to see you again sometime in the future. Stay well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location, clean comfortable 2 bedroom cottage with everything we needed. Would definitely return another time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was a delay in checking in as we waited at the gate for somebody.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilda's place is a gem, a cottage outfitted with incredible care. The garden and outside areas are, likewise, easy and beautifully designed. Plenty of space for my wife and college-age son to hang together or separately. And Hilda herself was a kind and friendly host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2026
Great guest. Respected house and property. Left house in good condition and followed check out instructions. Would rent to Todd again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, great host, we had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2025
Amy and family were a pleasure to host. Communication was good. They respected the house and property. They left the house in very good condition. I welcome the back. Thank you Amy, for choosing to stay with A Private Affair.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful yard, comfortable cottage, very kind host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2026
Thank you for staying with us at A Private Affair. We appreciate you and thank you for respecting our house and property. Hope to see you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time staying. We always love the comfort and cleanliness. Thank you for another wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, friendly host, pretty back yard, nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Our host was outstanding.The cottage was immaculate.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
Thank you for staying with us at A Private Affair. The respect for the house and property is appreciated. Hope to see you again sometime. Happy New Year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in Pasadena. The place was well kept and in a lovely neighbourhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
Thank you Leighann, for your stay with us. I appreciate your communication and your respect for the house and property. And for keeping the house in good clean condition. Hope to see you again sometime .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, clean and quiet spot to stay. Rooms and amenities were exactly as described. Checkout instructions are very conveniently posted. I and my spouse found it a relaxing place to come to after our busy days in LA.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilda was awesome! Very welcoming and was accommodating when my travel plans got a little sideways. Awesome little cottage in a good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2026
Thank you for staying with us at A Private Affair. Im happy you enjoyed your stay here. Hope to see you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our two week stay was excellent. This two bedroom cottage was nicely furnished and fully equipped for an extended stay. The location was very convenient to access downtown Pasadena, the Rose Bowl and family in Highland Park. Hilda is a tremendous host.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us at A Private Affair . It was a pleasure hosting your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in Pasadena

We had three adults, one young toddler, and a dog and there was plenty of space for all of us in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2024
Thank you Nick. I'm so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay here. Hope to see you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow what a wonderful, beautiful place. Great location - a reasonably short shot to major LA things like Dodger Stadium, LACMA, Getty, Natural History Museum, etc. Not to mention cool things in Pasadena itself like the Norton Simon. Host was terrific. Helpful, polite, respectful, considerate, great on communication. Very nice place, fixed up new, had everything we needed, including a well-equipped kitchen. But the real feature is the back gardens and series of patios, tables, comfortable chairs, etc. VERY nice. A real retreat. I actually was sick for five days of this 15-day vacation, but it was so nice hanging out in that back garden, that it took much of the edge off of the disappointment. Anyhow, yeah it's expensive, but worth it, all things considered.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
all was great. very quiet and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2025
Thank you Elizabeth, for staying with us at A Private Affair.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful get away

We really enjoyed our stay. Hilda was super helpful and attentive to our needs. I would be happy to stay at this location again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2024
Ginger and family were great. Respected the house and Property. Communication was good. Thank you for the heads-up on the Kuerig Coffee maker. I Replaced it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in Pasadena. The house was perfect. Everything we needed. Host was available and helped us with everything. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2025
Thank you for choosing to stay with A Private Affair for your stay. It was a pleasure meeting and conversing with you and your family. Hope to see you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, cozy and inviting. The host was very friendly, helpful and hospitable.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2025
Thank you for staying with us at A Private Affair. I appreciate your business. Thank you for being a good guest. You respected the house and property and left the house in very good condition. Hope to see you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

My daughter and I stayed here for two weeks, and we loved it. The cottage is superb, with a great kitchen and living room, deep bath tub and spacious outdoor hang area. The hosts are excellent
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2025
Samuel and daughter were great guest. They respected the house and property. They were commutative and responsive.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

We had a great time, Hilda was a wonderful host. I would like to stay at your property in the future, for sure!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you Gabriel. I really appreciate you and your family. Hope to see you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice host, great place including the back yard. Close to Aldi. Very cozy place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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