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Charming Bungalow Heart of Pasadena - The Willows

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A living room with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A traditional Japanese-style bridge over a pond with a small island and a pagoda in the center.
A pathway under a bridge with greenery and a dog.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a colorful abstract painting.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • At the center of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Pasadena, CA
  • Place, Pasadena City Hall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasadena Convention Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Pasadena Playhouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Pasadena

Located in North Central, a neighborhood in Pasadena, this apartment is near theme parks. Walt Disney Concert Hall and Hollywood Bowl are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Warner Brothers Studio and Universal Studios Hollywood. Check out an event or a game at Rose Bowl Stadium, and consider making time for Griffith Observatory, a top attraction not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Pasadena City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pacific Asia Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Pasadena Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pasadena Playhouse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Paseo Colorado - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Pasadena Station - 2 min drive
  • Lake Station - 2 min drive
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tierra Mia Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Boy - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Bungalow Heart of Pasadena - The Willows pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Bungalow Heart of Pasadena - The Willows?

As of Oct 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Bungalow Heart of Pasadena - The Willows on Nov 2, 2026 start from $130, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Bungalow Heart of Pasadena - The Willows?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bungalow Heart of Pasadena - The Willows?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bungalow Heart of Pasadena - The Willows located?

Located in North Central, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pasadena City Hall and Pasadena Convention Center. Rose Bowl Stadium is 1.8 mi (3 km) away. Lake Station is 21 minutes by foot and Memorial Park Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental was perfect for my needs. Very clean, comfortable bed, cute place convenient to central Pasadena and very short walking distance to a grocery store. Also the company that manages the rental was very responsive. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

70 degrees in March

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful and warm.
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
:) We are so glad that you got to come enjoy some lovely weather and that The Willows met all your needs! We welcome you back any time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just What We Needed!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We found the bungalow to be absolutely what we needed! It was comfortable, clean, and fully supplied. Having close proximity to the Convention Center was wonderful. I will reserve it again on my next trip! Thanks for all the extras!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks! We are so happy to hear the location worked so well for you and that you found the bungalow clean, comfortable and well supplied! We can't wait to have you back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Willows Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Right from the get go when we were inquiring about The Willows I received quick and complete responses to my questions. My contact person was very friendly and sent information requested about location. Our arrival began with a lovely welcome basket in the bright cheery kitchen. The Willows was all that we needed. Beautiful, shaded courtyard in a quiet neighbourhood. We needed walking distance to Old Pasadena/Convention Centre and it was a lovely 20 minute walk.We would definitely book at The Willows again for the friendly service, pleasantlocation and clean inviting accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for sharing your experience in the neighborhood and the ease of being able to walk into Old Town and the Pasadena Convention Center! We look forward to your next visit with us at The Willows!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

8 weeks at The Willows

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I rented the Willows during an 8-week temporary work assignment. It was exactly as described and fit my needs perfectly. I brought my small dog and the neighborhood was very nice to walk around - felt safe even late at night. The off street parking is very convenient to have.(I have a very small car so the tandem parkers next to the assigned spot didn't bother me, but I can see that it would be difficult for some. Not really something the management has any control over though.) Washer/dryer, internet, cable, and kitchen appliances all worked without any problems. The kitchen is stocked like a typical short-term rental (plenty of corkscrews and wine glasses but not enough measuring cups or pans.) It's definitely workable. Don't count on sleeping someone on the pull out sofa, very very uncomfortable. You're better off with a blow up mattress. However, the bed is very comfortable and there are plenty of linens, pillows, etc. The management team always stayed in touch and were very prompt with any communications. I didn't have any problems during my stay, but I'm sure they would have responded to anything very quickly.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Willows

Stayed at The Willows for a month before moving into our new home. Positives are: handy location, quiet street, comfortable bed and air conditioning, reliable internet connection. Some fixtures and appliances are a bit dated and worn, but functional: clothes dryer, dishwasher, bathtub. No real workspace and dining table and chairs are very small, so computer work is a bit awkward. Couch (futon) is very hard (uncomfortable).
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great
Response from VrboOwner on May 12, 2022
Thanks so much! We enjoyed hosting you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good Stay in Pasadena Bungalow

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Ideally located to DTLA.Walking distance to Old Town Pasadena and both Baja and Vallarta SuperMarkets.Easy driving distance to both Whole Foods and Trader Joe's.Comfortable bed and well laid out kitchen.Clean, well stocked [bedding, linens, towels, plates, glasses and cutlery].Responsive to emails regarding questions\issues.
Response from VrboOwner on May 23, 2022
We so enjoyed hosting you and look forward to the opportunity to do so again! Thank you for sharing how well the location and amenities worked for you!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

The Willows

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location for Rose Bowl, bedding insufficient/unclean, inconsistent heat control. Heater overpowered living room/zero warmth for bedroom/bathroom. Overall cleanliness insufficient.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
We appreciate you sharing your review. We are so glad that the location worked out for you and also feel badly that the bedding wasn't sufficient. When we had checked the home and we believed there was enough bedding for your extra guests. Unfortunately, the extra bedding was for a twin size bed and not the full size pull out. We did come over within an hour of your call and provide fresh new linens for the extra guests. We completely understand this was an inconvenience to you and worked to fix as soon as you let us know! We are sorry this tarnished your view of the bungalow. We are glad that you got to enjoy a great time so close to the Rose Bowl and parade and have made sure we double check bedding sizes and ensure that the bungalow is extra clean! We welcome you back should your team come again!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent VRBO in Pasadena

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful experience with the Willows. The apartment is in a very centralized location, is spotlessly maintained, and is close to everything we wanted to do in Pasadena. The amenities are exactly as advertised. I would definitely recommend this property to any friends or relatives. The managers could not have been nicer and more helpful. They responded to all questions immediately and thoroughly. Our favorite attractions in Pasadena are the Norton Simon Museum and the Huntington library and gardens. I would definitely recommend staying at the Willows if you are ever in Pasadena.
Stayed 52 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks so much for sharing all of this! We love what we do and it means the world to know our guests see that and have a great experience. We welcome you and your family any time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice and bright apartment

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in this apartment for 1.5 month and it was exactly what we needed. Very clean, very well equipped kitchen. The management company is very professional and very helpful. Safe environment. Thank you for the welcome basket ! Would recommend this property to a friend or family.
Stayed 48 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you so much! We are so glad that you enjoyed the bungalow and the location! Welcome to Pasadena!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rose Parade

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unit was very clean & well stocked with a comfy bed in a quiet neighborhood. It’s located just under one mile from the Rose Parade route and stands. Worked out very well for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
What fun to come and experience Pasadena for the New Year and Rose Parade! It was a delight to host you and we welcome you back any time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

It was a good time in Pasadena

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: good location, convenient equipments, easy to talk with staff~ Thanks!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
We appreciate you sharing how easy communication was! Hope to have you back soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Willows on Ashtabula

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have stayed at The Sycamore which is adjacent to The Willows on several occasions. The area was familiar to me. This location is only a mile from my daughter and family. It's very convenient to downtown, the Metro and Old Town Pasadena. The bungalow is very comfortable.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great stay in Pasadena

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice place to stay while in Pasadena. Close to downtown and the Rose Bowl. Clean, comfortable and everything you need. Would definitely stay here again / recommend to a friend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks so much for taking hte time to write your review and we are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed The Willows and its close location to Old Town and the Rose Bowl! We look forward to having you back!
Archival

8/10 Good

Pleasant stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property worked great for us. It is very clean and well equipped on the inside. The outside shared area could be cleaned up. The management company is great to work with. It was nice to have a parking spot but it was very hard to access because the spot before they tandem park 2 large cars. The location is OK, really not far from everywhere you want to visit in Pasadena but definitely not an area you would want to walk around in.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are glad that overall you had a great time and that the property worked well for you! It is a great to have a little bungalow so close to Old Town. Hope to have you back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was very enjoyable. The bungalow was very clean, and well equipped. Thank you for the gift basket of wine, coffee, biscuits, chips and salsa. Great location and customer service.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your gift! We welcome you back any time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An urban hideaway.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I've stayed in my fair share of vacation rentals, and this one is a hidden jewel. Location, price, cleanliness - and staying true to the description were all right-on-the-mark. Very peaceful/quiet.The 3rd party property management company is super detail-oriented, customer-facing, and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed The Willows and find it a special jewel! We look forward to having you stay with us again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pasadena Bungalow

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cute, cozy, perfect for 3 people, in quiet neighborhood. Clean with many amenities for cooking. Parking spot off the street. Modern, updated. Walk to local restuarants, grocery.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks for sharing these items you liked with others! It's so great to hear what is available when you're looking for places to stay! We enjoyed hosting you and look forward to your next visit!
Archival

8/10 Good

Pasadena Pad

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo looks like it was remodeled in the past few years, which is nice. The place is compact, but well laid out to not feel cramped. I stayed a week in July, when the weather was 100 degrees each day. The AC unit is in the bedroom with no direct cooling in the living/kitchen area. I wish there was a standing fan available to pull air from the bedroom to the living room because there was a dramatic temperature difference between the two. Although the living room was warmer than I would have preferred, it was still significantly better than the outside heat. The kitchen is well organized and everything (microwave, oven, coffee pot, fridge) worked well and was easy to operate. The only negative was there was a bit of a sugar ant problem in the kitchen. Fortunately, they seemed confined to the kitchen as I didn't see them anywhere else. I used a bit of the bleach cleaner (provided under the sink) to kill many of them. For the most part, they weren't an issue and I didn't have any problem with them invading my food. The washer & dryer are outside on the patio. Being from Oregon, this was unimaginable to me. The units are nice and worked very well when I did a load of laundry. The condo is located in a nice are within walking distance of Winchell's, a local burger place, and a small grocery store. It's also just a five minute drive from Paseo Colorado. Overall, I would recommend this place and would stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Adorable cottage, very clean and welcoming!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Willows was perfect for me, and I'll definitely be back! This cozy cottage was clean and newly redone. The location was great, very close to my daughter, whom I was visiting, as well as walkable to Old Pasadena. I felt very welcomed with the basket of goodies that was waiting for me upon my arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2020
We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at The Willows. It's so fun to have a home away from home that is close to all Pasadena has to offer (especially family!). We look forward to your next visit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We greatly enjoyed The Willows

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our week at the Willows was a pleasure. We liked the space, the location,and the furnishings. The kitchen had everything you could need;the bed was comfy and the washing machine and dryer were great to have. Vacation Rentals helped us immediately with any issues or questions (more towels, a missing waste basket), so we felt wellprovided for. We would return to The Willows very happily for anotherstay.
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2022
We are so pleased to hear about your stay! Thank you for sharing how much you liked the space and the location! We welcome you back!
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10/10 Excellent

Charming Bungalow in Pasadena

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This charming bungalow has been updated with new furniture and fixtures. The colors and artwork are wonderful! My daughter-in-law slept on the futon and she said it was comfortable, as was my bed. The kitchen is large and well equipped. The bathroom makes great use of limited space. I have stayed in another bungalow in the same complex 3 times, and wanted to see The Willows. Both are unique, comfortable and well stocked.The location is fantastic for our family, but anyone would appreciate the ease on/off the freeways and major streets. Grocery shopping at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods covers all you need. Paseo Colorado has a wonderful theatre and superb dining. We went to The Huntington Library/Gardens twice - I'd go every day if I could! For a special treat, the Sunday Brunch at the Langham is a must do!I would definitely recommend this property to family and friends.
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write your review! We always enjoy hosting you and your family and are delighted to hear about your stays! Looking forward to your next visit with us!
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10/10 Excellent

Paul divers

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location nice place to stay ! Only problem was the dishwasher was full of water that was sitting for a while but it worked fine!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2015
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2022
Thank you for your review. We look forward to hosting you again! Also, thanks for letting us know about the dishwasher and we are glad it was a quick fix!
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice place, but smaller than it looks

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a nice place. They make great use of space - it is kind of like an Ikea mini-house show room inside. The living/room kitchen is about the size of a small garage that could fit a pair of priuses without too much room to get around them. I didn't really mind that except the pictures made it look much bigger to me. This I provide just for information, not a complaint.My only complaint is the choice of living room sofa/sleeper. That thing is impossible to get comfortable on as a couch. You can't really sit back and watch TV the way it is intended. And it is only passable as a bed. I would replace that thing with a real futon couch and add an end table so you can relax with a drink. We ended up standing around to take our toast and coffee in the morning because that was better than trying to get comfortable on the "couch".
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We have been in touch with the owner about updating the living room sofa, its so nice to be able to sit back and relax after a long day.
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