10/10 Excellent
susan g.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house
susan g.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2024
Entire home
Gorgeous Garden Bungalow in Sierra Madre available May 1, 2024, 30 day minimum
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 258.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sierra Madre, CA
- Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden4 min drive
- Santa Anita Park8 min drive
- City Of Hope Hospital - Duarte12 min drive
- El Monte, CA (EMT)22 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Gorgeous Garden Bungalow in Sierra Madre available May 1, 2024, 30 day minimum
**See calendar for availability **
***30 night minimum (city ordinance)***
****non-smoking property****
Enjoy a charming, beautifully-furnished mountain-view bungalow with a private tranquil garden. Dine under olive or fig trees (two outdoor dining areas); relax on the sunny back patio or in the shade of the camphor tree. Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen. Wake to mountain views. Enjoy friendly neighbors and shy deer. Walk to great restaurants and shops in "downtown" Sierra Madre. Hop on the nearby 210 for Old Town Pasadena, Huntington Library, CalTech, JPL, and more; take the Gold Line to LA.
You'll have a queen bed, an armoire and closet for plenty of storage. The retro bathroom offers a shower over tub, obviously a toilet, sink with lots of counter space, and a medicine cabinet for all your necessities.
The kitchen has loads of counter space, plenty of pots, pans, and cooking implements, dishes and glassware that will make meal prep easy. A microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, stove, and of course a sink are all there, too. You're welcome to use herbs and spices that are on hand.
The living room is furnished with comfortable Arts & Crafts furniture and accessories, wifi and TV with Roku, and a well-stocked bookcase. It's totally private, yet has an expansive view of the San Gabriel Mountains. Sitting at the dining table is almost like being outside. It's a lovely place to eat or to work, if you can tear yourself from the view of the mountains, watching hikers on Mt Wilson Trail, following soaring eagles or a raucous flock of green parrots.
This is a little piece of paradise in a wonderful community!
***30 night minimum (city ordinance)***
****non-smoking property****
Enjoy a charming, beautifully-furnished mountain-view bungalow with a private tranquil garden. Dine under olive or fig trees (two outdoor dining areas); relax on the sunny back patio or in the shade of the camphor tree. Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen. Wake to mountain views. Enjoy friendly neighbors and shy deer. Walk to great restaurants and shops in "downtown" Sierra Madre. Hop on the nearby 210 for Old Town Pasadena, Huntington Library, CalTech, JPL, and more; take the Gold Line to LA.
You'll have a queen bed, an armoire and closet for plenty of storage. The retro bathroom offers a shower over tub, obviously a toilet, sink with lots of counter space, and a medicine cabinet for all your necessities.
The kitchen has loads of counter space, plenty of pots, pans, and cooking implements, dishes and glassware that will make meal prep easy. A microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, stove, and of course a sink are all there, too. You're welcome to use herbs and spices that are on hand.
The living room is furnished with comfortable Arts & Crafts furniture and accessories, wifi and TV with Roku, and a well-stocked bookcase. It's totally private, yet has an expansive view of the San Gabriel Mountains. Sitting at the dining table is almost like being outside. It's a lovely place to eat or to work, if you can tear yourself from the view of the mountains, watching hikers on Mt Wilson Trail, following soaring eagles or a raucous flock of green parrots.
This is a little piece of paradise in a wonderful community!
Property manager
Tanya Lazar
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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- Air conditioning
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Children
Adults only
One bedroom, one bed
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking on premises, inside or out.
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Sierra Madre
Located in Sierra Madre, this holiday home is in the mountains. Rose Bowl Stadium and Pasadena Playhouse are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Westfield Santa Anita and 626 Night Market. Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden and The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sierra Madre, CA
What's nearby
- Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- Santa Anita Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
- City Of Hope Hospital - Duarte - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
- The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
- Rose Bowl Stadium - 13 min drive - 15.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- In-N-Out Burger - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Panda Express - 5 min drive
- California Fish Grill - 5 min drive
- Mary's Market - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bliss R.
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and private
Bliss R.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin G.
27 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Little Home
Kristin G.
Stayed 83 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
2 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful Place in Sierra Madre
Linda B.
Stayed 93 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sierra Madre garden cottage with lovely Mountain View.
Verified traveller
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carol I., Minnesota, USA
11 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home away from home!
Carol I.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathy C.
6 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little gem in Sierra Madre!
Kathy C.
Stayed 89 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
RICHARD C., SENOIA, GA
24 Sept 2018
Our stay was perfect!! Tanya was very nice and always very accommodating!!
RICHARD C.
Stayed 42 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy W.
1 Aug 2018
Great home in spectacular setting.
Jeremy W.
Stayed 61 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Doug C.
21 Jan 2017
A cozy little cottage.
Doug C.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Andrew F.
8 Sept 2016
Beautiful Spot at the Foot of the Mountains
Andrew F.
About the host
Hosted by Tanya Lazar
California born and bred, I moved to southern California 16 years ago to be a grandma. Retired landscape designer. I love travel, being with friends old and new, gardening, reading, nature, walking or hiking, volunteer work (Pasadena Playhouse, Gamble House), most animals, cooking & eating! I also find myself renovating funky old houses, including this one, which was a very sad derelict that I've turned (with lots of help!) into a yummy little jewel.
Why they chose this property
Sierra Madre is a small town adjacent to trendy Pasadena & bustling LA, nestled up against the San Gabriel Mountains, which you'll see from all the north-facing windows! I gutted the house and started over (except the built-in closets & the bathroom), so it's a very comfortable Arts & Crafts style home (tho not an A&C bungalow). The garden, all new except for the trees, is designed for maximum outdoor living, which is great year round here. Tiny as the garden is, you can enjoy 3 small patios and a deck. The neighborhood is super-friendly; we watch out for each other, and help each other out.
It's a perfect town for walking--whether into "downtown" for errands (post office, drug store, Taylor's Market for a fantastic butcher shop, Arnold's old fashioned hardware store, or shopping the boutiques or art center), or for an al fresco meal in one of many restaurants. Hang out at Beantown, take a leisurely stop at the pub, stop by Mother Moo's Creamery for AMAZING ice cream, or simply stroll through town to check out charming houses and gardens--and perhaps meet the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. Head into the canyon for delicious meals at Mary's Market , or explore some of the tiny streets and "secret" paths. Maybe walk 5 minutes to Mt Wilson trail for a hike (1.5 -7.5 miles each way!) , or choose Bailey Canyon for another hike.
Santa Anita Racetrack, the Arboretum & Santa Anita Mall are minutes away. In addition to their various garden areas, the Arboretum offers summer Pops concerts. Huntington library, museums, and botanical gardens are just a few minutes farther.
Nearby Pasadena offers trendy restaurants, bars, cafes, & shops, several movie theaters, famous Pasadena Playhouse, Boston Court theater, museums, Gamble House, flea markets at the Rose Bowl & Pasadena City College, to name a few of the attractions.
Sierra Madre Villa and Arcadia Metro stations provides free parking for the Gold Line, which takes you to Union Station in downtown LA.
It's a perfect town for walking--whether into "downtown" for errands (post office, drug store, Taylor's Market for a fantastic butcher shop, Arnold's old fashioned hardware store, or shopping the boutiques or art center), or for an al fresco meal in one of many restaurants. Hang out at Beantown, take a leisurely stop at the pub, stop by Mother Moo's Creamery for AMAZING ice cream, or simply stroll through town to check out charming houses and gardens--and perhaps meet the Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. Head into the canyon for delicious meals at Mary's Market , or explore some of the tiny streets and "secret" paths. Maybe walk 5 minutes to Mt Wilson trail for a hike (1.5 -7.5 miles each way!) , or choose Bailey Canyon for another hike.
Santa Anita Racetrack, the Arboretum & Santa Anita Mall are minutes away. In addition to their various garden areas, the Arboretum offers summer Pops concerts. Huntington library, museums, and botanical gardens are just a few minutes farther.
Nearby Pasadena offers trendy restaurants, bars, cafes, & shops, several movie theaters, famous Pasadena Playhouse, Boston Court theater, museums, Gamble House, flea markets at the Rose Bowl & Pasadena City College, to name a few of the attractions.
Sierra Madre Villa and Arcadia Metro stations provides free parking for the Gold Line, which takes you to Union Station in downtown LA.
What makes this property unique
👀. Awesome mountain view, with hiking trail 1/4 mile away
😊 Quiet yet friendly neighborhood
🏃🏻🐎⛳️🍻So much to see and do close by
🍷 Cozy, comfortable home
🌳 Outdoor living with privacy
🍳 Very well equipped kitchen
😊 Quiet yet friendly neighborhood
🏃🏻🐎⛳️🍻So much to see and do close by
🍷 Cozy, comfortable home
🌳 Outdoor living with privacy
🍳 Very well equipped kitchen
Languages:
English, French
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