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Charming South Pasadena Family Retreat — Private, Spacious & Steps from the Park

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A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small stool, a plant, a cabinet, and a wall clock.
A room with a sloped ceiling, a television on a stand, a toy kitchen set, and a small stool.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A bedroom with a bed, a window, a desk, and a chair.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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South Pasadena, CA
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    ‪10 min walk‬
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    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, 1020 Mission St
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

South Pasadena

With a stay at this guesthouse in South Pasadena, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Rose Bowl Stadium and L.A. Live. .This guesthouse is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Dodger Stadium and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Citadel Outlets.
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What's nearby

  • Happy Feet Massage - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fremont Centre Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • 1020 Mission St - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chuan Spa - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • El Molino Viejo - 10 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pasadena Station - 5 min drive
  • South Pasadena Station - 18 min walk
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shakers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Charming South Pasadena Family Retreat — Private, Spacious & Steps from the Park

Comfortable, quiet, family-friendly back house retreat in charming South Pasadena!
Escape to this peaceful 700 sq ft private back house nestled in one of the safest and most sought-after neighborhoods in the San Gabriel Valley. This fully self-contained 2-story guesthouse offers the privacy and comfort of home with no shared walls, secure separate entrance, and quiet, respectful neighbors — perfect for families, couples, or anyone looking for a true retreat.

Downstairs you'll find everything you need for a comfortable stay: a full-size futon for lounging or extra sleeping, a well-equipped kitchenette (fridge, microwave, toaster oven, and induction stove), a dining table for shared meals, and a full bathroom. Coffee lovers will feel right at home — we provide a drip coffee maker, French press, coffee grinder, and electric kettle, along with complimentary coffee beans and ground coffee to get your morning started.

Upstairs, unwind in your private bedroom featuring plush carpeting and flexible sleeping arrangements — one queen bed and two twin beds, ideal for families or small groups. The upstairs also doubles as a wonderland for little ones — it's packed with a carefully curated collection of toys, games, and books that families absolutely love. Please note that the bedroom has an A-frame ceiling that starts at 7'6" and slopes downward, so taller guests should mind their heads (we have tape and signs to remind you!). Also note that the bedroom is upstairs and the bathroom is downstairs, so guests should be comfortable with stairs.

Amenities include:

High-speed WiFi
Smart TV
Air conditioning & heating
Pack 'n play and baby gate available for little ones
Basketball hoop in the driveway — ball included!
Long private driveway accommodating multiple vehicles
Electric vehicle charging available ($25 fee per charge)
HEPA air filter available for your use

The neighborhood: Garfield Park is just a 2-minute walk away, with a playground, tennis courts, and wide open green space — a favorite with our family guests. South Pasadena is routinely ranked among the safest cities in California, with tree-lined streets, a charming walkable downtown, and great local coffee shops and restaurants all within walking distance. The Metro Gold Line is a 15-minute walk (0.9 miles), and the location puts you close to the Rose Bowl, Dodger Stadium, Universal Studios, Downtown Los Angeles, and many of the area's best museums.

Whether you're visiting family, exploring Southern California, or just need a comfortable and peaceful home base — you'll love it here.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Playground

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

PICTURE ID MUST BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Charming South Pasadena Family Retreat — Private, Spacious & Steps from the Park Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for.If you have small kids, there are tons of toys play with lots to do for kids. If you have teenagers, they have a wall of books for teens. It’s awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Perfect location

Very convenient to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt very comfortable in the neighborhood. Walking through Garfield Park to get to restaurants was nice, even after the sun went down because it was still full of families with small kids and people walking their dogs. And no worries about our car as we were able to park behind a locked wooden gate.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fotini C.

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

Excellent

Loved staying at property! Cannot beat area, beautiful tree lined street with ample parking, very safe, place was just as described, clean, lots of room, very bright, hosts so responsive and helpful. Will definitely stay here again! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raquel S.

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

Just right

We needed to stay close to family in South Pas and this perfectly fit the bill. Clean and totally functional for our group of three. Steps upstairs were a little steep but very large sleeping space and very comfortable beds. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B.

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

PERFECT COZY, SAFE PROPERTY

Our stay at this lovely, simple Vrbo property was clean, safe, comfortable, quiet, and convenient for travel. We adored the beautiful neighborhood with parks, shops, and restaurants nearby. Cara promptly responded to our questions and offered great recommendations for food, sights, and a local masseuse! In January, there was adequate heating for the upper and lower areas. We highly recommend this quaint Vrbo to all travelers to the Pasadena area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Great place to stay in quiet neighborhood

The place was bigger than we expected. It had everything as advertised and more. Our kids loved playing with the legos. We enjoyed the use of their smart TV. WiFi acces was great. We really liked the small kitchen. It was perfect for our needs (it could use a broom). Parking in their driveway was great. Communication with the owner was fast and easy. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

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

Great South Pasadena guest house for family

I have three children aged 16, 13, and 2 and it was so nice to have a place for them to be comfortable, each have their own sleeping space, and a wide open area upstairs to play. The kitchen was convenient and helpful, and the location was amazing. The home is walking distance to an amazing park and the main road Fair Oaks Ave where you can find oodles of places to eat. The host also did an amazing job of communicating. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Otto B.

Clean, Nice and Centralized in LA County not far from major attractions

Cara was great with accommodating my family and friends. She was quick at responding my questions. The 1 large bedroom upstairs was more than accommodating. There were toys for our girls and comfortable beds. We were able to visit Universal Studios, Magic Mountain, the Science Center and even made a trip to Legoland in Carlsbad, look up "Go Card LA" for awesome deals. The home had it's own gated parking and away from the big city hassle. Thank you, Cara, for letting us stay at your place for an exciting 4 days.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Private pool house in a great location

We stayed for 2 nights in order to be close to our daughter, who lives in South Pasadena, about 3 blocks away. We did not meet Cara, but access to the pool house was simple and we did not have any issues. We had a simple breakfast there (required just a microwave), but I think someone could make a simple meal with some creative use of available tools! The house is definitely on the cool side, but space heaters are available. Taller folks need to watch the sloped ceilings in the bedroom area, but the bed (queen) is comfortable. The bathroom is downstairs but ample lighting for night-time use is in place. We would certainly stay here again, and have recommended it to our daughter & son-in-law should they have friends visit them. Thanks Cara!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Super convenient stay

My son, daughter in law,, and beautiful granddaughter enjoyed their stay in the back house of this home in South Pasadena. The proximity to us and the beautiful neighborhood it sits in made for an effortless thanksgiving.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

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

Sweet small space

This is a simple basic setting with two large rooms. It has wonderful special features for childre like small furniture and toys. There are nice touches like coffee beans and grinder, plenty of dishes and utensils. The kitchenette is not adequate for real cooking, but excellnt for serving prepared or order-in food. It is in a charming neithborhood on one of the prettiest streets in South Pasadena.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anne k.

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

Comfortable back house

This is a nice quiet place Very comfortable bed Plenty of toys and games for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Affordable and Great!

Our stay was for 10 days to visit with family and friends. The rental was clean, the beds were comfy and it was in a great location. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. We typically didn’t get home until late, but on the nights we were back early, we were able to watch movies upstairs which was very nice. This place is definitely cozy and I would stay here again when I visit L.A. I’m so happy I was able to find something affordable to accommodate my family.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location to walk the area

Everything was fantastic. The only thing that we would have liked was somewhere to sit outside. Other then that it was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chalise S.

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

Great!

It was perfect for what we were looking for- a place to sleep in a clean, comfortable place that was very suitable for our kids. The upstairs had tons of toys for our kids to play with while we were there. It was in a very safe neighborhood. Cara was super awesome and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANDRIA T.

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

Pasadena Gem

Easy, quiet. Quick response from owner. Spacious, clean. Coffee maker small fridge and a microwave. It was perfect for an adult family of four. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyla E.

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

A great place for kids!!

We had an excellent stay here! It was perfect for 2 kiddos ages 6 and 3, they had a blast with all the toys and books! We felt really safe and were glad to be near Garfield Park and Bristols grocery store. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wenke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and quiet
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

Quite, nice neighborhood

The neighborhood was quiet and nice. The place was clean and conveniently located for our purposes - we were visiting friends in Temple City. There's no oven or stove (I must have missed that in the listing).
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Very nice guest house in beautiful neighborhood,

My wife and I enjoy staying in local neighborhoods and visiting local sites. This one in Pasadena was fun and close to things we wanted to do in SoCal, particularly in Hollywood and Pasadena. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benita S.

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

Loved the space!!

The rental was perfect for what we needed and every inch was a usable space. There were 4 of us all together and we had plenty of room to relax and stretch. There were so many activities, games, and toys to entertain inside the rental. We utilized the ping pong table and my 6 yr old had a blast with the variety of toys. The neighborhood was beautiful and at a perfect location for what we needed. The beds were comfy as well. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

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

Short Trip

We came into Pasadena for a couple days and found this little gem on the VRBO site. It was perfect for our needs, very clean and able to sleep 5-6 easily. We would look to stay here again if we come back to Pasadena. Thanks!
Verified review

8/10 Good

karen k.

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

Comfortable

The guest house was very comfortable. The portable air conditioners were very adequate. We slept well, in a dark cool bedroom with comfortable beds. The bathroom is downstairs so it is a little inconvenient if you are a person who needs to get up in the middle of the night, but we knew that ahead of time. The neighborhood was really, really nice and close to lovely Garfield Park and about 15 minute walk to coffee shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alinda H.

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

S. Pasadena hideaway

We really enjoyed this rental in a quiet neighborhood . While there were just the two of us, it would be a great place to stay for families with children because of all the toys and games provided. And, owner Cara is quick to respond to any question.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019