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Relax in Spacious Pasadena Foothills Home with Spas/Gym/Patios/Gardens/Hiking

 
 
 
Pasadena house rental - Welcome to the foothills - from our Deer Friend
Welcome to the foothills - from our Deer Friend
 
Pasadena house rental - Welcome to the foothills - from our Deer Friend

Welcome to the foothills - from our Deer Friend

Master Bedroom and fireplace with Queen Bed,

Master Bedroom and fireplace with Queen Bed,

Our Reading Bear Awaits Your Company on its Queen Bed

Our Reading Bear Awaits Your Company on its Queen Bed

Double Sinks between Rooms

Double Sinks between Rooms

Twin Bed in Computer Room

Twin Bed in Computer Room

Relax on this Queen Bed with your Own Private Bath

Relax on this Queen Bed with your Own Private Bath

Family Room with Fireplace, Satelllite TV, Refrig, French Door-Backyard Views

Family Room with Fireplace, Satelllite TV, Refrig, French Door-Backyard Views

Prepare Food on Granite,Cook in Dble Oven, Microwave,or Sautee on 4 burner stove

Prepare Food on Granite,Cook in Dble Oven, Microwave,or Sautee on 4 burner stove

After Food Prep, Serve in the Dining View with Mountain Views

After Food Prep, Serve in the Dining View with Mountain Views

Outdoor Spa Ready for Night Time Viewing of the Stars and Trees

Outdoor Spa Ready for Night Time Viewing of the Stars and Trees

Barbeque, Fry in Peanut Oil, Relax at Patio Fireplace or Relax in the Backyard

Barbeque, Fry in Peanut Oil, Relax at Patio Fireplace or Relax in the Backyard

Stroll to the Gazebo, Relax, and Prepare for the Evening Fireplace

Stroll to the Gazebo, Relax, and Prepare for the Evening Fireplace

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps9
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath

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4+ Bedrooms,5 beds(3-Queen;1 Twin; 1 Queen sofa bed) 3-1/2 baths,sleeps 9

Spacious home for vacationing, family get-togethers, graduations, weddings, or executive retreats/getaways. Background is the Angeles National Forest with trails for nature lovers ony minutes away yet quick access to Pasadena and LA County activities.

Accommodations: 4,000 sq. ft. Home, 4 Bedrooms, Family/Entertainment Room which has a sofa bed

(5th bed), Indoor Gym, Large Living Room with 2 Outdoor Brick Patios, 3.5 Bath, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Library/Dining Room, Large Backyard Deck overlooking Gazebo with Mountain View, 6'x6' outdoor spa surrounded by Olive and Oak Trees, Circular Brick Driveway, Garage (not available). (Sleeps up to 9).

An excellent, comfortable, and convenient location to launch a vacation, a special event, a temporary business stay, or a relocation effort. Approximately 3 miles from the Rose Bowl or 4 miles from Pasadena Old Town with local bus transportation and Pasadena shuttles nearby.

Rose Garden, Fruit Trees, Walking Paths, Relaxing Seating Spots

LARGE HOME TO RELAX IN: Great Pasadena suburb (Altadena) location in the San Gabriel Mountain foothills. Renovated Kitchen and bathrooms with large, open feeling. French doors and ceiling fans throughout house. One wood burning fireplace, 2 gas fireplaces. Large 1-1/2 acre property surrounded by oaks, 52 olive trees, pines, fruit trees, white rose garden, California natives. Hardwood floors, tile and carpet throughout. Close to grocery markets, shopping centers, the Goldline Light rail, 210/134/710 freeway, Rose Bowl, New Years Rose Parade, Brookside/Altadena/Hastings Ranch golf courses. Snuggled close to the beautiful San Gabriel Valley Mountain Range with hiking and biking trails and a 30-ft. Waterfall in Mallard Canyon a short walk away. Occasional deer sightings. You can hear coyotes and sometimes see small flying bats in the tranquility of the night. Rose garden available for cuttings. Indoor Jacuzzi in the master bedroom and a 6 person outdoor spa to sooth the night away.

OUTDOOR LIFE/HOUSE AMENITIES ARE WAITING FOR YOU: Granite counter tops in the kitchen and breakfast room which overlooks a former canyon wash. Walk-in closets, lots of entertainment rooms for music, recreation, exercise, or just plan relaxing. Extensive library of science fiction, romance, professional books (legal, engineering, real estate, sociology, poli sci, economics). Great neighborhood with lots of walking areas to the park, to the foothills, and through the neighborhood. Lots of evening and early morning walkers, horseback, and bike riders. Local pool, picnic areas, equestrian ring, tennis courts, basketball gym, children's playground less then 1/2 mile away.

CONVENIENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ACTIVITIES: Many amenities within a mile (grocery, gym, dining, library, community center, local shopping).

Approximate distances: 3 min from Angeles National Forest and Mallard Camp ground/waterfall, 5-15 minutes to Altadena Lincoln Crossing shopping center/gym, downtown Altadena, La Canada shopping area, Old Town Pasadena Restaurants, shops and theatres, The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, The Rose Bowl, Altadena golf club, Hastings Ranch Golf, Brookside Golf, Norton Simon Museum, Rose Bowl Aquatics Center, Rose Bowl Football Stadium and Pasadena Corporate offices (Parsons, Avery Dennison, Jacob Engineering, Kaiser, etc.), California Institute of Technology, Art Center School of Design, Pasadena City College, Fuller Theological Seminary, Occidental College, the Huntington Library, the Huntington Hospital and the Metro Goldline Light Rail.

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Pasadena house rental - Welcome to the foothills - from our Deer Friend

Welcome to the foothills - from our Deer Friend

Master Bedroom and fireplace with Queen Bed,

Master Bedroom and fireplace with Queen Bed,

Our Reading Bear Awaits Your Company on its Queen Bed

Our Reading Bear Awaits Your Company on its Queen Bed

Double Sinks between Rooms

Double Sinks between Rooms

Twin Bed in Computer Room

Twin Bed in Computer Room

Relax on this Queen Bed with your Own Private Bath

Relax on this Queen Bed with your Own Private Bath

Family Room with Fireplace, Satelllite TV, Refrig, French Door-Backyard Views

Family Room with Fireplace, Satelllite TV, Refrig, French Door-Backyard Views

Prepare Food on Granite,Cook in Dble Oven, Microwave,or Sautee on 4 burner stove

Prepare Food on Granite,Cook in Dble Oven, Microwave,or Sautee on 4 burner stove

After Food Prep, Serve in the Dining View with Mountain Views

After Food Prep, Serve in the Dining View with Mountain Views

Outdoor Spa Ready for Night Time Viewing of the Stars and Trees

Outdoor Spa Ready for Night Time Viewing of the Stars and Trees

Barbeque, Fry in Peanut Oil, Relax at Patio Fireplace or Relax in the Backyard

Barbeque, Fry in Peanut Oil, Relax at Patio Fireplace or Relax in the Backyard

Stroll to the Gazebo, Relax, and Prepare for the Evening Fireplace

Stroll to the Gazebo, Relax, and Prepare for the Evening Fireplace

Nearest Airport : Burbank at 30 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Lomg Beach at 30 Miles
Nearest Train : Union Station at 30 Miles
Nearest Motorway : 134/210 at 3 Miles
Nearest Beach : Santa Monica at 40 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Lake Avenue at 1.5 Miles
Nearest Ski : Mt. Waterman at 40 Miles
Nearest Golf : Brookside/Altadena/Hastings Ranch at 4 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Lake Ave at 1.5 Miles
Car: recommended

The property is located at the base of the Angeles National Forest. It is 30 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of downtown LA, 15 minutes from Old Town Pasadena, 5 minutes from hiking and horse trails, and easy access to freeways to visit vacation spots of Los Angeles/Orange County.

Other Activities: Loma Alta Park has equestrian ring, tennis courts, full gym, pool, kids park, family picnic park,

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Pasadena, California

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning $150

Notes

  • $200 cleaning fee for 2 day stay
  • Ideal arrangement is for 3 days plus. Two day stays, such as weekend Friday-Saturday night stays may be available upon review. This is a residential neighborhood so no events with a large number of people (weddings, receptions, parties, etc.) are allowed.
  • Partial rate for three days or more is at $321 times (number of days plus 1). $150 cleaning fee. 2 day stay requires special review. $200 cleaning fee. $1,000 refundable security deposit returned within 14 days rom end of stay.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Pasadena, California

Property Type:
  • house

Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 4000 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • Town
  • Rural

Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Family

General:
  • Fitness Room / Equipment
  • Alarm Clock
  • Washing Machine
  • Laundry Soap
  • Basic Soaps
  • Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Internet
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Security System
  • Paper Towels
  • Fireplace
  • Activities Guide
  • Broadband Access
  • Firewood
  • Towels Provided
  • Parking Off Street
  • Shampoo
  • Water Cooler
  • Telephone
  • PC
  • Linens Provided
  • Computer Available
  • Local Maps
  • Heating
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Wireless Internet
  • Garage
  • Mobile Phone
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Toilet Paper

Kitchen:
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Oven
  • Coffee Maker
  • Ice Maker
  • Mini Refrigerator
  • Grill
  • Microwave
  • Pantry Items
  • Blender
  • Freezer
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator

Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Master Bedroom - toilet , shower , jetted tub , Double sinks
    Reading Room - toilet , tub , shower , Double Sinks shared with Reading/Computer Room
    Computer Room - Double Sinks shared with Reading/Computer Room
    Guest Room - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Family Room - toilet
  • Relax in MBR indoor Jacuzzi or shower in the modernized shower with stationary shower head, hand sprayer and/or jets in this multi-combination enclosed shower.

Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
  • Master Bedroom - 1 queen
    Reading Room - 1 queen
    Computer Room - 1 twin/ single
    Guest Room - 1 queen
    Family Room - 1 sleep sofa /futon , Large Family room w/Queen Sofa bed
  • Large Master Bedroom with Queen bed, fireplace, TV, satellite (Direct) TV, walk-in closets, bath with jacuzzi/shower/twin sinks/toilet, window deck. Reading room has Queen Bed surrounded by bookcases with large science fiction/romance paperback library and leather chair Computer room has twin with desks, chairs, bookcases Bathroom between Computer/reading room Guest room has private bath Family room is about 500 sq. ft. with a queen sofa bed, bathroom, large flat screen TV, sink/refrigerator/countertop, popcorn maker, cabinet space, library, games, two tables with 8 chairs, 2 leather recliners, and patio view of backyard.
Entertainment:
  • Radio
  • Music Library
  • DVD Player
  • Television
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Books
  • Audio Tape Player
  • Games
  • Games for Kids
  • VCR
  • Books for Adults
  • Books for Kids
  • CD Player
  • Game Room
  • Video Library
  • Stereo

Outside:
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • Wood Deck
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Patio
  • Porch / Veranda
  • Lawn / Garden
  • 25 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • Events Allowed
  • children welcome

Pool / Spa:
  • Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Hot Tub
  • Communal Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Spa Whirlpool

Onsite Services:
  • Car Available

Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • theme parks
  • pond
  • library
  • zoo
  • coin laundry
  • churches
  • arboretum
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • synagogues
  • recreation center
  • museums
  • forests
  • ruins
  • cinemas
  • waterfalls
  • playground

Leisure Activities:
  • outlet shopping
  • scenic drives
  • bird watching
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
  • horseback riding
  • walking

Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • medical services
  • hospital
  • groceries
  • laundromat
  • ATM/bank

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • golf
  • golf privileges optional
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • equestrian events
  • cycling
  • ice skating
  • mountain biking
  • hiking

Notes: Hardwood floors throughout. Fans throughout house. All brick driveway/walkway. Long driveway with circular drive can accomodate many cars.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Pasadena, California

Relax in Spacious Pasadena Foothills Home with Spas/Gym/Patios/Gardens/Hiking
average rating of 4.2222223 based on 9 reviews
business
Relax in Spacious Pasadena Foothills Home with Spas/Gym/Patios/Gardens/Hiking
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p334374
+1 626-789-1374
Pasadena Los Angeles County
Sydney, Australia
4

Christmas at Altadena

4 of 5
Submitted: February 14, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
This property was perfect for our Christmas family gathering. Having travelled from Australia and New Zealand all we wanted was a large space where we could relax and cook and celebrate together and I can't imagine there would be too many other properties in the area that could supply that sort of "home-away from home". It's not perfect, but then, nor is my house! There is plenty of room for adults and teenagers to hang out separately or together, the spa pool was in excellent condition and the kids loved it. It was magic looking out the window and seeing squirrels leaping about and the privacy and large garden added to the feeling of being in a real home. Johnetta kindly called to make sure everything was fine on our first night and correspondence with Eric was expedient and straightforward. We walked up into the Angeles nature trail on Christmas afternoon which was fantastic and then back for our Christmas dinner - all being able to sit together at the fabulous long table in the dining room. The main lounge room is brilliant for post-dinner conversation and relaxing. Close enough to LA and Anahiem for the tourist stuff but so nice to come "home" to cook and catch up. I'd highly recommend this place for family and friends wanting to spend time together in a well appointed, character home.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We've upgraded beds to include 5 queen size beds and a twin for 11 people, standardized maintenance procedures based on feedback, and have been proactive to make everyone's stay memorable. We're glad our international guests had an enjoyable time.
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Relax in Spacious Pasadena Foothills Home with Spas/Gym/Patios/Gardens/Hiking
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p334374
+1 626-789-1374
Pasadena Los Angeles County
Las Cruces, NM
3

Spacious, but frustrating

3 of 5
Submitted: September 19, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
My husband and I rented this house for a family gathering with our children and grandchildren. He and I arrived first, and our jaws dropped when we stepped inside. So much room! So many bathrooms! And, of course, that never changed. But there were so many annoying problems. The smoke alarm was beeping as we entered. We called and left a message with Eric. Meantime, we went to the grocery and bought batteries (wrong kind...). On the phone, Eric told us where to find a drawer with batteries, so my husband stood on a chair and changed the battery. A quick tour showed us that there was no toilet paper in some of the bathrooms. Again, Eric told us on the phone where to find it, but there was none. Eric sent a text to say more had been ordered and would arrive - the day we left. There were used (hairy...ick!) soaps in the bathrooms, which we tossed before our family arrived. The auto-light on the gas range didn't work, requiring us to use matches, and gas flowed freely if the knobs were turned without lighting. Not good. Then one of the a/c units went out. This during a nasty heatwave. It was 96º in the kitchen while we were cooking our welcome dinner. Then water was flowing out from under the sink from the broken garbage disposal. The maintenance guy came to look, but didn't have the part, so we put a piece of tape over that side of the sink to remind ourselves not to use it for the duration. It was never fixed. But the most disappointing - the hot tub (which had been the only requirement we had - either hot tub or pool - when searching for a place) NEVER worked. It was dirty - slimy on the edges and filled with dirt and leaves. And apparently a breaker was out (as on the a/c), so the jets and lights didn't work. Our sons spent a lot of time trying to get it to work - trying to follow the instructions to get it chemically balanced. Eric sent someone over to get the electricity going - but the upshot was, that it was the morning we were leaving before the chemistry was in balance, and by then it was too late. Eric and others we spoke to were unfailingly polite, unfailingly sympathetic, but in the end, not much help. We were disappointed and wouldn't stay here again. We've had good experience with VRBO in the past, but we would do more research before using them again. The success of each property depends on its own management. It's apparent that having a great experience in one place doesn't provide assurance they will all be good.
Owner's Response: Things do break. When told of problems we respond immediately. The breaker had tripped to the spa so it was not cycling daily to keep the spa clean and balanced. When notified it was not working, our tech came by and handled the problem. Similarly the breaker to the stove and one air conditioner (we have two (2) 4 ton units) tripped and had to be reset. The plumbing to the garbage disposal in the kitchen came loose (???) for some unknown reason and was later fixed.

The smoke alarm battery needed changing and our tech was coming out to change it when notified. We were told that since the proper batteries were in the house, the guest would change it and the tech did not have to come.

Old soap and no toilet paper is inexcusable. The housekeeping rule is to supply toilet paper in every bathroom and store 2 extra rolls under the cabinets. Housekeeping has been notified.

Some things are preventable (soap and toilet paper supplies, semi-annual battery change) with quality assurance following a checklist. Some things are unpredictable and all we can do is provide timely response which we do and apologize for the inconvenience.
Helpful votes: 5/5
business
Relax in Spacious Pasadena Foothills Home with Spas/Gym/Patios/Gardens/Hiking
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p334374
+1 626-789-1374
Pasadena Los Angeles County
Camrose, Alberta/Canada
4

Great Location

4 of 5
Submitted: August 10, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Location, Location, Location! The property is in a prime location for a quiet getaway. At times when you sit outside having your early morning coffee, you for get you are in busy LA. The house is very spacious, and the pictures accurately show the house. The owner was very accommodating and would fix problems when/if they came up. The house was clean and the property adequately clean, with of course with the understanding that living in a house surrounded by trees, you will always have leaves that will drop. The property is minutes from the Rose Bowl, and Brookside Golf Course. We travelled to Sea World (2 hrs away), Universal (1hr), Huntington Beach (1hr), we felt that it was a good location to go anywhere in the LA area. There is a outdoor public swimming pool that is a minute from the house. The house is probably about 25 years old, it shows a little age, but is a comfortable home. The Kitchen is well stocked, there are TV's in the major rooms. The hot water, and the shower in the master bedroom is fantastic. We plan to stay here in the future, and will recommend this to others. The owner needs stay on top of cleaning the leaves and landscaping in the yard. This house is a great place to stay and was perfect our needs of being close to the Rose Bowl (10 min away). I loved the house, it does have some age to it and some of the furnishings, but it had some charm to it too.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: The home is in the greater Pasadena area which prides itself on being one of the oldest founding cities in Southern California with large, old, historical homes. This home falls in that category, being built in 1929 as a large house overlooking a running stream which is now a dry bed. We call this “the valley”. The breakfast room overlooks “the valley” where you can imagine what it was like as the adjacent mountain streams flowed into it.

We do our best to maintain the Pasadena theme of historically significant houses while upgrading to modern conveniences. This house is modernized with ample electricity, lighting, outlets, internet, large rooms, yards, and patio areas used historically for entertainment.

The area is nature sensitive being adjacent to the National Forest and a locally famous camellia/azalea nursery. The property flourishes with fruit trees, rose gardens, and vegetation to create areas for relaxation. The gardener comes once a week but we will look into the “dropping leaves” and landscaping issue more closely. The 52 olive trees on the property do drop every other year in the late spring and we will recheck nature’s cycle.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Relax in Spacious Pasadena Foothills Home with Spas/Gym/Patios/Gardens/Hiking
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p334374
+1 626-789-1374
Pasadena Los Angeles County
2

could be a great vacation spot if....

2 of 5
Submitted: June 13, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
This house could be perfect for a large group. There is plenty of indoor/outdoor space for everyone. However, the barbeque needs to be replaced. Not only is it old and rusted, it is only large enough for about 4 people. It just doesn't seem to accomidate for the size of the house. The kitchen was beautiful as was the landscaping. Cleanliness was an issue for us. Eric was great to have a housekeeper come by and change our bedding the first day as we found stains on the sheets. We chose not to use the hot tub as it was filled with dirt and sand.
Overall, we were dissapointed as the house didn't seem to be maintained well enough to be rented out as a vacation home.
The process in booking the home was quite extensive. It involved a lot of paperwork and emails going back and forth. If you are going to book this home, make sure you give yourself at least a month or two just to sort out all of the rental details and to give enough time to remind the owner to send you the necessary information. Promt communication was lacking on the part of the owner.
We travelled to Universal Studios Hollywood while we were there. With traffic, it was about a 40 minute drive away. Otherwise, we didn't use many other reccomended attractions as we were there for a graduation.
I would only recommend this property to others if some serious maintainance was done around the house. It has great potential to be a great vacation spot, as it is a very private, large property. My reccomendation to the owner would be to have the hot tub properly looked after, give the house a good thorough clean (especially the floors), provide a new and larger BBQ for the renters and make sure the walk ways are clear of mud. With those changes THEN I would consider returning and recommending the property to others.
Owner's Response: The review addresses items out of context giving an exaggerated net effect. The composite of incidents may have given our guest an overall bad impression.

Check-in is 4PM. Guests arrived at 1:30PM and said that this was prearranged. This took maintenance by surprise. Our crew quickly finished up and left. The result was incomplete outside work. In particular, final vacuuming of the spa left some sand particles at the bottom. However the water was crystal clear, tested and balanced. Spa surfaces were clean and not dirty. Our gardener returned to water vacuum after a phone call complaint. The house and spa are surrounded by brick patio, walkway, and driveway with sand filler in the cracks. Invariably sand gets on feet and can be brought into the spa and hardwood/tiled floors. A grit gitter is provided to remove small particles as needed.

A sprinkler valve was replaced along the brick walkway leading to the front door the morning of the stay. A valve fitting broke that evening and an emergency repair was made. The guest expressed concern about the remaining water. Our plumber explained that water would drain into the ground. He left a phone number if there was a problem in the morning. A phone call was never received about remaining mud or water. This was an unusual, temporary circumstance.

The guest expressed concern about a dirty master bedroom dark red sheet. Housekeeping returned to replace the sheets and remake the bed. When examined, both housekeeping and a guest agreed that the white on the sheets was most likely soap residue from excessive detergent on freshly washed sheets.

The four burner hooded barbeque has a dual grill and griddle. In addition a propane turkey fryer is available. Our house is not in a neighborhood to support large parties. We allow 9 people to stay and critically review activities with more than 14 people. The barbeque is adequate to quickly cook enough for 9 people.

We are very responsive. Sometimes things happen or mistakes are made. We pride ourselves on maintaining contact with guests to anticipate problems. On Day 1 we call to make sure everything is ok and leave a contact phone number. On the last day we call and e-mail. In this case, we made three additional visits responding to concerns during the 4 day visit.
Helpful votes: 3/4
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Relax in Spacious Pasadena Foothills Home with Spas/Gym/Patios/Gardens/Hiking
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p334374
+1 626-789-1374
Pasadena Los Angeles County
Arlington, VA
5

The perfect house for a large family group or gathering

5 of 5
Submitted: September 22, 2011 Stayed: September 2011
This house was perfect for our extended family group. The kitchen was well equipped to host a small gathering (about 20 guests), including a wonderful assortment of chafing and serving dishes. Electronics were above average, and there were lots of linens and towels to accomodate frequent trips to the hot tub. I have to admit we did not spend any time in the downstairs gym (except passing through to the washing machine)! But best of all were the numerous patios and comfortable lawn furniture that offered varied views of the beautiful olive trees in the lawn, the garden with its rose bushes, herbs and fruit trees, and the mountains beyond. It provided a convenient base for touring the mountains, Pasadena, Santa Monica and the Pacific Coast Highway. The owner provided parking passes so we could visit the Angeles National Forest, and we had a lovely picnic at Switzers.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: It was a pleasure having the house for a wedding. A pre-wedding dinner was held and at first we were concerned about the number since the home is in a residential neighborhood. The 1 acre+ property can easily accomodate the numbers. It worked out fine and we are now more open to small gatherings.
Helpful votes: 4/4
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