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Charming Pasadena English Cottage

Charming Pasadena English Cottage

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Overview of Charming Pasadena English Cottage

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71496 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Pasadena, CA
  • Popular LocationCalifornia Institute of Technology5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPasadena Convention Center6 min drive
  • Popular LocationRose Bowl Stadium8 min drive
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Pasadena English Cottage

We are 4 miles straight shot down the street to the Rose Bowl and minutes to Old Town Pasadena. A PERFECT home away from home location!! Great for people relocating to the area and house hunting or going through home renovations.

This 3 bdrm/2 bath charming and cozy yet elegant English Cottage style home is located in the desirable neighborhood of northeast Pasadena. This home speaks of comfort and warmth from the moment you step through the front door. The living room is spacious with lots of windows and a wood-burning fireplace. The formal dining room has a beautiful table which seats up to 8 and boasts French doors leading out to the charming brick porch-a perfect place to enjoy a glass of lemonade while taking in the mountain views. The eat-in kitchen nook is sunny and bright and a wonderful place to have your morning coffee. The laundry room is conveniently located off the kitchen. There are 2 bdrms and a 3rd bedroom acts as a den/tv room with 55' flat screen Smart TV with Direct TV have beautiful French doors which lead to the charming backyard patio. The den also has a very comfortable queen sized sofa bed. Entertaining is a delight as the backyard has a brick patio perfect with a BBQ for eating alfresco and a lush garden with fruit trees, roses, 2 loaded oranges trees, lemon, pomegranate tree and a wonderful avocado tree! House comes with a security alarm system, gardener, wi-fi, DirectTV, Apple Tv, Amazon Prime, Netflix and HULU (paid by owner) all appliances - washer, dryer, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, stove, refrigerator are also included.
Owner also covers all utilities: gas, electric and water. (A cap TBD if longer term) Great hiking trails, great eateries in Pasadena and Altadena area close. Welcome home!

There will be a Welcome package with a list of local restaurants, grocery stores, ATM locations as well as a kitchen stocked with coffee, variety of teas, milk and breakfast items so you are all set for your first morning. . ..Fresh oranges right from the garden (when ripe!). . .and lots of nice shampoo, soaps, linens and towels provided. . .Special requests can be also arranged for you before you arrive. . .

Please just call me if you need anything

The house is within walking distance to Victory Park/Sierra Madre Blvd where the Rose Bowl floats are displayed for the two days following the Parade.


Situated on a beautiful, quiet, wide tree lined street in the North East area of Pasadena facing the beautiful San Gabriel mountains.. . .very safe, friendly neighborhood. The house has a large sunny backyard that is perfect for entertaining on the brick patio area with lots of comfortable seating and outdoor dining.

There are six fruit trees, 2 large orange tress loaded for your freshly squeezed morning orange juice! Lemon, avocado and pomegranate tree. Numerous rose bushes (of course!).

Old Town Pasadena and The Rose Bowl are just a few minutes away... Just minutes to the 210 Fwy entrance. Los Angeles is 10 miles south on the 110 Freeway, the beaches are 25 miles south and west. 20 minutes from the Burbank Airport, Close to CalTech and the famous Huntington Gardens, 15 minutes from Santa Anita racetrack and Los Angeles Arboretum. There is also a Los Angeles Metro station less than half a mile away (the Allen stop on the Gold Line).

Please also note - I have a guesthouse the "Rose Cottage" I built on the property in the past year - as I travel a lot for work - I se this as my base when I am in town - and might be there during your stay. The guesthouse is VERY private with front and back fences - and this has NO impact on your use of the house, driveway, patio, BBQ or backyard - those are all yours to use.

The house is within walking distance to Victory Park/Sierra Madre Blvd where the Rose Bowl floats are displayed for the two days following the Parade. There is also a local farmers market near the park every Saturday morning with local grown fruits, veggies and bakery items.

I am very happy to negotiate a competitive, great rate if you are seeking longer than a month.

PASADENA SHORT TERM RENTAL PERMIT #: SRH2018-00161
Please no loud parties and there is absolutely NO SMOKING in the house.
Please park in driveway at night as there is NO overnight parking in Pasadena from 2am - 6 am.
The city will ticket you!

Please use the cutting boards provided in kitchen as I have just installed new countertops.

TRASH CANS OUTSIDE KITCHEN SIDE DOOR-
GREEN - Trash Only
BLUE - Recycle items - Paper & Glass Only
LARGE BLACK - Garden waster only - PLEASE NO TRASH!!

UPON CHECKOUT -
Please just start dishwasher and put all used towels in the laundry baskets provided in either bedroom closets.
The housecleaners will do everything else.


For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have on external security camera located on the front porch of the main house. This monitors the front door ONLY. There are NO indoor cameras of any kind.

Guesthouse ONLY: There is also a security camera that monitors the front porch of the guesthouse ONLY.

Thank you

Property manager

Marla K Bechtel

Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number SRH2018-00161

About the neighborhood

Pasadena

This vacation home is located in Pasadena. Walt Disney Concert Hall and Peacock Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Rose Bowl Stadium and Griffith Observatory. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Santa Anita Park or Dodger Stadium.
Map
Pasadena, CA

What's nearby

  • California Institute of Technology - 5 min drive
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 6 min drive
  • The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens - 7 min drive
  • Rose Bowl Stadium - 8 min drive
  • Santa Anita Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Allen Station - 4 min drive
  • Pasadena Station - 6 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger - 19 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Tops Drive In - 3 min drive
  • The George - 3 min drive
  • Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Pasadena English Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Pasadena English Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Pasadena English Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Pasadena English Cottage located?

Situated in Pasadena, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of California Institute of Technology, Angeles National Forest, and The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Pasadena Playhouse is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Allen Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lydia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Easter stay at English cottage
This property is just beautiful and Marla was very communicative. She even decorated the house for Easter! She had breakfast for us in the refrigerator because we arrived so late the night before. The neighborhood is beautiful and very walkable. Everything was perfect for our Easter stay and was enjoyed by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cottage
Lovely spot and a fantastic week. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rose Bowl was Rosey
What a great property! The whole family enjoyed the time there. It was very clean and cozy, and very close to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Pasadena
It is hard to be away from home at the holidays, but this VRBO owner of the English Cottage in Pasadena created such a magical winter wonderland with holiday decorations, we felt right at home. Her well-stocked kitchen gave us all the utensils we needed to bake our favorite Christmas cookies and our holiday traditions for our meals. The neighborhood was very safe for walks even in the evenings and there were lots of shops in the area to grab our essentials. The view of the mountains out the front window was breathtaking and the backyard had plenty of area to sit and chat surrounded by loaded fruit trees. We would definitely stay here again if in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like home--maybe better...
Marla had everything to make our stay as easy as possible. Arrival was super easy and the keyless entry meant we didn't have to worry about carrying (or losing) the key. Since we arrived late, she anticipated we wouldn't have time to shop and had a few breakfast essentials in the fridge. The furniture was all comfortable, towels plentiful and Marla herself was incredibly responsive to any questions. And unlike at home, we didn't run low on toilet paper... Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marla K Bechtel

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Lover of life, travel, adventure and meeting new people from around the world.

I am a very easy going, outgoing and relaxed person…I consider myself to be a very positive person and love surrounding myself with beautiful things…I love my garden and take pride in my numerous rose bushes and fruit trees…Spring is my favorite time of year when everything in the garden is new and in bloom.

I grew up in San Diego…but left at 20 to live and work in London.
I ended up traveling all over Europe and was in London for about 4 years.
I then moved to Vancouver, Canada to attend film school…and moved to LA…I have been here for almost 20 years and I love it. I know lots of hidden treasures and fun places to go off the beaten path here in LA and Pasadena and would love to share my city knowledge with people visiting from out of town. I know what it’s like to take a trip and be away from the creature comforts of home…and I would really like my home to provide you all the comforts and luxury of being in a true home so it's makes your trip all that much more fun and relaxing.

I love the outdoors and love hiking, sailing, stand up paddle most of all, I am avid bicyclist. I did a 100 mile ride to raise money for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Foundation a few years ago and I got hooked!
There's a great ride from my house down to The Rose then it's 3.2 miles around the of fun! There's also many wonderful hiking trails here in the San Gabriel Mountains to explore..
I work in film editing and have worked for numerous popular tv series like Ray Donovan, Preacher, Desperate Housewives, Bates Motel, etc… I am also a entrepreneur and am working on an app - hope to have it in the App Store soon…Very Exciting!!

I love meeting new people from all over the world and look forward to a wonderful experience on airbnb.

Carpe Diem!

Why they chose this property

My home is a perfect example of what makes Pasadena such a unique and charming town. The neighborhood is quiet and serene with wonderful mountain views and yet close to everything that Pasadena and the surrounding areas has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Old Town Pasadena and The Rose Bowl are just a few minutes away... Just minutes to the 210 Fwy entrance. Los Angeles is 10 miles south on the 110 Freeway, the beaches are 25 miles south and west. 20 minutes from the Burbank Airport.
Close to CalTech (2 miles!) and the famous Huntington Gardens, 15 minutes from Santa Anita racetrack and Los Angeles Arboretum. We are only 5 miles from the Huntington Hospital and the HRC Clinic. 12 minutes to JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and just 7 miles to Art Center College of Design. The Pasadena City Hall and Convention Center is also only 4 miles away....

There is also a Los Angeles Metro station less than half a mile away (the Allen stop on the Gold Line)within walking distance.
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