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Family Friendly Sanctuary Near Mountains and Pasadena Attractions, Pool, Yard

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Large living room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace
Living room fireplace
Kitchen and family room, complete remodel
Completely remodeled kitchen with open plan
Sitting room connected to kitchen with garden views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Altadena, CA
  • California Institute of Technology
    7 min drive
  • Pasadena Playhouse
    7 min drive
  • The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
    9 min drive
  • Pasadena, CA (JPD-Pasadena Heliport)
    12 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Primary bedroom

1 King Bed

TV Room

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Primary bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family Friendly Sanctuary Near Mountains and Pasadena Attractions, Pool, Yard

Enjoy all that the LA area has to offer from a peaceful, tranquil paradise in Altadena.
This beautiful family home has been recently updated and is completely up to date with gourmet kitchen, beautiful bathrooms, high speed internet, organic farm, large pool and patio, authentic Italian pizza oven and Argentine grill. You will enjoy:

3 bedrooms each with its own bathroom
Large Living room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling
Family room with 60' TV
Fully stocked gourmet kitchen, Viking appliances, espresso maker
Sun room
Large pool and patio area
Outdoor veranda with couches and tables, seating for 10
Huge yard with organic farm

Very tranquil property on quiet street in 'country club' area of Altadena. 1/2 mile walk to Eaton Canyon for hikes and waterfall. 20 minutes to downtown LA, 45 minutes to Santa Monica. 10 minutes to downtown Pasadena, 7 minutes to Rose Bowl or JPL.

House is fully stocked with everything you will need for cooking or grilling outdoors, making excellent espresso in the morning, playing games, picking herbs or flowers from the abundant gardens, or enjoying the large pool.

Head to DTLA for great dining, go for a hike on the nearby trails, or just kick back by the pool and relax.

This is a perfect house for families wanting to enjoy LA and Pasadena.

Property manager

Shari B

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Altadena

Located in Altadena, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Griffith Park and Echo Park Lake, while Los Angeles Zoo and Griffith Observatory are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rose Bowl Stadium or Dodger Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Altadena, CA

What's nearby

  • California Institute of Technology - 7 min drive
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 8 min drive
  • The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens - 9 min drive
  • Rose Bowl Stadium - 10 min drive
  • Santa Anita Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Allen Station - 6 min drive
  • Pasadena Station - 8 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lavender & Honey Espresso Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Connals - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Millie's Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Friendly Sanctuary Near Mountains and Pasadena Attractions, Pool, Yard have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Family Friendly Sanctuary Near Mountains and Pasadena Attractions, Pool, Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Sanctuary Near Mountains and Pasadena Attractions, Pool, Yard ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Sanctuary Near Mountains and Pasadena Attractions, Pool, Yard ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Sanctuary Near Mountains and Pasadena Attractions, Pool, Yard located?

This family-friendly Altadena holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Angeles National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens and Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Kidspace Childrens Museum and Rose Bowl Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away From Home
We stayed at this lovely property for quite a while and enjoyed our stay so much! Chris and Shari we marvelous hosts and literally anything they could do to make our stay great, they did! Lots of outdoor areas to read and enjoy, cozy places inside to relax. Everything in the kitchen you would ever need to cook with! Loved it so much and couldn't be happier with our stay! Thank you so much!
Stayed 38 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we could have wished for!
Shari & Chris’ home is absolutely lovely. It is warm, with a relaxed vibe decorated with beautiful treasures from their travels. As beautiful as the inside of the home is, we spent the majority of our time outside near or in the pool. The yard offers comfortable lounge furnishings, umbrellas, a large table, outdoor cooking options, a large vegetable garden & gorgeous flowering trees. I love the location of the home in a stunning section of Altadena that is also conveniently close to shopping and within a comfortable distance to any of the areas tourist sites visitors may want to explore. Shari couldn’t have been more gracious in answering our pre-stay questions and then checking in to make sure we were happy once we’d arrived. Our stay this time was related to a family wedding but we are all hoping to return for another true relaxing vacation- we hated to leave!

10/10 Excellent

Eliza W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
gorgeous home
This far exceeded our expectations. Our family felt like they were escaping into a grand manor, complete with pool, farm, space etc. The hosts could not have been more gracious. We would return over and over again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tonia B., Norwalk, CT, USA

Beautiful house in a beautiful neighborhood
We wish we'd been able to spend more time at the house- it was such a nice retreat! The pool was gorgeous and warm, the beds and baths were all great, decor was comfortable and stylish. We didn't cook much because we were at a college orientation but the kitchen was well equipped. Shari and Chris and family stayed in the cottage behind the house with their two dogs. They are kind and helpful hosts. Things to know: Street is quiet (except for some construction during week), off street parking is easy even for two cars, AC works very well! A/C is One zone, master bed and children's bedroom share a bathroom accessed from MB and hall. Third bedroom has its own bath also accessible from kitchen. Hiking is great and very close by. House was very clean, dishes needed some touch up- possibly from previous guests- all in all a 5 star experience!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary S.

Lovely family home in a great location
We stayed for a week in Chris and Shari’s lovely home when visiting our eldest son, who was on a summer internship at Caltech. The house was clean, spacious and comfortable with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday – pool, large garden, table tennis and a very well equipped kitchen. Our two younger teenage sons really appreciated the comfy sofas and huge TV! There was plenty to do nearby (we particularly enjoyed visiting the Huntington Gallery and Gardens and a hike up Echo Mountain) but it was also well placed for doing the tourist sights of LA, including Hollywood and Disneyland. As Brits visiting LA for the first time, we were quite daunted by the size and heat of the city, and really appreciated retreating to the peace and quiet of Altadena.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

douglas a.

Graduation
We came down for our daughters graduation and made it a family reunion and vacation. It was perfect for our family including grand children. The location was very convenient for all of our functions and close to Burbank airport. The kitchen has a great gas stove which allowed us to eat every meal for five days at the house, which was great on the budget and less stressful than taking young children to resturants. The pool was very nice and we used it oftern. The property grounds is very large and includes a trampoline and a tree fort which were great for the kids. Chris the owner was very helpful and accommodating. If we are ever planning a trip to Southern California this will be our first choice.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

A Family Vacation Not to Forget
This lovely home was the perfect choice for a three generational family vacation. Comfortable & cozy. Wonderful kitchen that opens to a breakfast nook and family room. Step out onto the patio and enjoy the pool and a view of the mountains. The backyard is quite spacious and private. Loved the fresh citrus trees. The owners were incredibly helpful and welcoming. Lots of activities and attractions in the Pasadena area, we were attending the Rose Bowl Parade and the related activities, but we also enjoyed the Huntington Gardens/Library, hiking in Eaton Canyon, and lots of wonderful restaurants. We had one family member who reminded us this was a "vacation", and he was happy to enjoy the peacefulness of the house, backyard and big screen TV! Thanks to the owners for sharing their home and making our trip to Pasadena truly memorable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

I also want to add...
I would highly recommend this home. we were very happy with it and the owners were great with helping answer all our questions upfront. My previous 4-star rating was a little low...it wasnt a perfect 5-star but definitely a 4.5 or more.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great Home
Rented the home for Thanksgiving with family. Was very comfortable. Quiet, and close to the mountains, made it very peaceful, yet close to all the restaurants and stores in Pasadena (like only a couple of miles) Huge yard and the owners let us pick fresh oranges (two varieties), lemons, and grapefruits. This was great for our morning juice. Kitchen is complete with all first-class appliances and a nice family room adjacent to it where we hung out. Nice pool and patio that was partially covered.

About the host

Hosted by Shari B

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We are a family of 4 who love to travel and always love coming home to our beautiful house. Our kids are off in college now, so mom and dad are off to have some fun on our own. We'd love to have other families enjoy our beautiful home while we are gone.

Why they chose this property

We absolutely love Altadena, for its beauty, diversity, proximity to nature and to all the attractions of LA. We have poured our love into this property making it verdant, vibrant, and tranquil. We have an organic farm managed by a young farmer, and love all the birds, bees, and wildlife the property attracts.

What makes this property unique

Huge yard with lots of space for play. Medicinal plants growing everywhere. Beautiful outdoor spaces for family dinners under the stars.

Languages:

English
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