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Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books

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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

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$246
avg per night

Explore the area

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Pasadena, CA
  • California Institute of Technology
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Pasadena Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pasadena, CA (JPD-Pasadena Heliport)
    ‪12 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

Room

  • 88.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Price is AU$246 avg per night,

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About the area

Pasadena

South Lake Avenue District, a neighbourhood in Pasadena, is home to this guesthouse. Walt Disney Concert Hall and Peacock Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Los Angeles Zoo and Griffith Observatory. 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 spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • California Institute of Technology - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pasadena Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rose Bowl Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandarin Coffee Stand - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mendocino Farms - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books

Five minutes' stroll from the many shops and restaurants on Lake Ave, yet nestled in a safe, 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

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
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.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books located?

Located in South Lake Avenue District, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of California Institute of Technology and Pasadena Playhouse. Pasadena Convention Center and The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km). Fillmore Station is 24 minutes by foot and Del Mar Station is 30 minutes.

Pasadena - Birds, Butterflies and Books Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

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

Excellent stay

It is comfortable, peaceful and an excellent location for visiting Cal Tech and the Huntington Botanical Garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

Thomas K.

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

Lovely spot

Nice quiet neighborhood and a pleasant, well-decorated space with garden directly outside the bedroom window. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele and Gary S.

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

Thanksgiving with family

Worked perfectly for spending time with family in the area. Great location, walkable to many restaurants and activities. The cottage was well maintained and very cozy. We enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S.

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

Cozy Pasadena Backyard

Very nice guest house in a lovely garden, and walking distance to a lot of places to get food. We wish we had more time to enjoy everything it had to offer, there's a huge library throughout it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick V., Batavia, IL, US

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

Great stay in a great location

Very nice accommodations. The library and piano were a special treat! Accurate description, and probably the best equipped property we've stayed at. Great hosts; Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

K. E. Saavik F.

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

Wonderful Work Stay

We stayed for 2 back-to-back stays (and I already gave the first 5 stars)—the first part we had our teen with us, but the 2nd part was just as lovely!
Stayed 7 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

charlotte s.

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

Wonderful retreat

Welcoming and cozy on a soggy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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

Therese S.

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

Quiet, great location and hosts, a bibliophile's paradise

A great location within 10 minutes of everything in Pasadena and South Pasadena: Clean, cosy, a kitchen for coffee lovers and cooks; impressive floor to ceiling bookshelves filled with English, Scottish and world travel books and literature... so much fun to browse through. A sweet garden and table/ chairs outside the kitchen door for morning breakfast or afternoon glass of wine. Laura and Calvin are gracious hosts. I felt welcome and at home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 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

test t.

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

Amazing lovation

Great communication. Convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

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

Cozy guest house

The place was a cozy guest house that made it feel like you could stay longer. The kitchen was a nice space and the bathroom was a good size with a shower stall. The owners were extremely accommodating and even offered additional amenities that was unexpected. The neighborhood was great to walk around through and there are a couple breakfast places about a 5 minute walk away. I would be glad to return here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene V.

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

Very Satisfied Travelers

It was the perfect spot for our family meet-up. The location is quiet but centrally located. Enjoyed walking the neighborhood. The kitchen is fully equipped, clean, and convenient to cook in. Loved watching the birds morning bird bath antics. Thanks a bunch!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

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

Great Pasadena get away

This place is perfect for a weekend get away to Pasadena. It is a separate house behind a main house. Nice kitchen and cozy little home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Quiet Stay in Pasadena

If planning to stay in Pasadena, CA, be sure to look into this place. Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Perfect place for Pasadena.

This rental was everything it was advertised to be and much more. Very clean and quiet and the neighborhood was just lovely. Thank you so much, Laura and Gavin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryanna L.

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

Charming home, gracious hosts!

My husband and I (grandparents, visiting our son's family) spent a week here and this place was perfect for us. Our adult daughter was with us a few of those days and slept on a comfortable foam mat on the livingroom floor. The livingroom is pretty small--not a problem for us since we were out all day. Everything was very clean and welcoming, including the extra touch of a bouquet of fresh flowers in the living room and milk in the refrigerator. The kitchen is very well supplied with everything you could possibly need. Gavin and Laura were friendly, helpful and even graciously offered to refund for one night when the hot water didn't work--a problem that was quickly resolved. We enjoyed getting to meet them. The neighborhood is very quiet. We enjoyed walking in the early morning through streets with lovely homes and gardens and tall trees over-arching the streets. We would definitely recommend this home, and would stay here again if the opportunity arises.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Restful Retreat

The guest house was a restful retreat after a long drive. I was welcomed with a bottle of wine and fresh cream for my morning coffee! The furniture was comfortable & the air conditioner / fan combination kept the house cool. The library drew me in and was a pleasure to explore. The garden of native fauna attracted a variety of birds and butterflies. It was the perfect backdrop to enjoying an outdoor snack. The guest house is in a great location & is very private. Laura and Gavin were easily reached by phone for anything one might need. I would definately stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marifrances K.

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

Enjoyable accommodations

Quiet, private and comfortable guest house. Plenty of room. Owners provided nice little extra touches. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

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

quiet and comfortable

I stayed here while doing research at the Huntington Library, and it was a perfectly quiet, comfortable place to stay. Gavin was very quick to communicate!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cute, quiet and convenient

Nice location in a quiet neighborhood, enjoyed listening to the birds. Plenty of room and private, liked having the little patio outside. Only nitpick would be the difficulty in backing up narrow driveway to get out onto the road when leaving property. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Clean, cozy and quaint

A great place to stay. It was a nice, quiet neighborhood. It was 5 minutes from the convention center. It was a peaceful place to come home to after a long day of meetings. We took advantage of reading one of the books and my wife played the grand piano.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021