"Valentine Cottage" Canyon Hideout Pasadena, California Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 245274

Cottage beneath the live oaks.

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Location: Pasadena, Los Angeles County & Catalina Island, California, USA (15 Miles North of Downtown Los Angeles, 25 Miles from LAX) View Map

Accommodations:  Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)

Secluded Canyon Hideout in the City
Valentine Cottage at Wildwood Park

City got you buzzing? Need a little R-E-L-A-X time with the "fam" or solitary time to finish your Great American Novel or start a scrapbook club? You’re invited to "get away" in Valentine Cottage at Wildwood Park. Yes, your own rustic cottage tucked away in a secluded canyon above Pasadena. Maybe it's time for a romantic mountain air rendezvous?

Valentine Cottage is 3 bedroom, 2 bath and sleeps up to 8. You'll be nestled beneath dozens of Coast Live Oaks (and away from the city -- you can see the stars like never before). The largest of the oaks is purported to be 650 years old. You will not believe that you are still in Los Angeles! The 2 acre property was used as a hunting lodge and dairy in the 1920's. In 1924 the cottage and adjacent house were renovated by famed Pasadena Gamble House Architect Henry Greene. The gardens and home were featured on the 2008 Pasadena Craftsman Weekend Home Tour as well as the 2009 Garden Conservancy “Open Garden” days. Come alone, come with guests or make it a girlfriends' treat weekend. This is the place.

You can dine at the expansive farm table inside the house or dine al fresco. The local farmers markets can provide the fare for your stay under the stars. Enjoy a bottle of wine in front of a fire to top off the evening. Or simply enjoy the solitude of this magical place.

The cottage is exquisitely furnished with the creative sensitivity of a designer and artist. It is replete with antiques and furnishings collected over the past 20 years. The comfortable beds, two queens and one full are finished with fine linens. The living room is furnished with a many chairs for relaxing and a comfy fold out sofa.

Spend your entire stay here in the canyon or venture out into the sights of greater Los Angeles!

We are located 20 minutes from:
Rose Bowl
Shopping - Old Town Pasadena & Paseo Colorado
Cal Tech
JPL
Pacific Asia Museum
Kidspace Children's Museum
The Gamble House
Pasadena City College
Art Center College of Design
Huntington Gardens and Library
Norton Simon Museum
Fuller Seminary
Pasadena Playhouse

Most Southern California attractions are within an hour by freeway.
Disneyland
Knott's Berry Farm
Universal Studios
Hollywood Bowl
Staples Center
Malibu
Beverly Hills
UCLA
USC

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (2)
  • Double Bed
  • Convertible Bed: Hide-a-bed located in living room.
  • Crib: Pack 'n Play available.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: This area is a large stone porch raised 3' off the ground without railings. Small children will need to be supervised at all times.
• Communications
  • Broadband Internet
• Other Amenities
  • Canyon setting in San Gabriel Mountains North of downtown Los Angeles
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly: This is a rustic hillside setting with large boulders and wildlife. There is no enclosed yard so small children will need to be supervised at all times.
  • Smoking Not Allowed: Smoking is not allowed on any of the grounds of the cottage.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Beach, boating, horseback riding, Disneyland, Hollywood & Universal Studios are approx. 1/2 - 1 hour drive from cottage, additional public parks and facilities are nearby. On site Yoga and Massage are available with advance reservations.

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3 Night Minimum Required
$250/night .. $1500/week .. $4000/month
$350/night .. $2100/week .. $5600/month .. Holidays, Special Events

2 Night Stay
$325/night
$475/night .. Holidays, Special Events

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/16/09
  Positive Rating
  , Los Altos, CA
  • This home is a real gem! The owners have created a place that is beautiful and functional in the midst of a peaceful setting. As a family of four we appreciated the three bedrooms, the fully equipped kitchen, the beefy bath towels, and high speed internet connection; as an art-loving couple we enjoyed the paintings, fun decor and wonderfully "eclectic" furniture (that is not a code-word for 'old' or 'dumpy', the furnishings are high quality and comfortable!); and the kids loved the Scrabble game, jelly-bean jar, and huge oak trees. And if the house wasn't good enough, the owners really put this place over the top. They are accommodating, flexible and professional. (Wouldn't mind having them for neighbors.) This place works for families as well as couples looking for a get-away. We'll definitely be repeat renters.
• 08/02/09
  Positive Rating
  
  • Thank you for hosting us at the Valentine Cottage. When we turned into Wild Wood Park for the first time we knew we were entering a special place. The beauty and peacefulness of your lovely sanctuary created the perfect place setting for our families to reconnect after one year apart. We explored mountains, parks, jumped in the ocean waves, and joined a crowd of more than ninety thousand souls in the Rose Bowl, in a memorable soccer game between LA Galaxy and the world champion FC Barcelona. The parents were happy and the kids had a once-in-a-lifetime moment to share with each other. We hope your next guest enjoy their visit as much as we did.
• 08/02/09
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  thomas , New Hope PA
  • What an amazing place you have . Attention to detail and simple elegance. Our family was really taken with the look and feel of this setting as we dined al fresco. You have created a magical place -- I believe you must have wizards and fairies on staff! Thanks!

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