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L.A. & Pasadena just minutes away!

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A small house with a yellow facade, a blue door, and the number 418 on the wall.
A stone house with a chimney, surrounded by vegetation and a yellow fire hydrant.
A dining table with a floral tablecloth, surrounded by wooden chairs with cushioned seats.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.
A cozy room with a patterned armchair, a small wooden table, and a wall-mounted heater.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa

Explore the area

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Sierra Madre, CA
  • Place, Richardson House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sierra Madre Dog Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sierra Madre Playhouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

L.A. & Pasadena just minutes away!


Cute, 550 sq ft, recently remodeled cottage in a bucolic, friendly neighborhood near Los Angeles. Perfect for researchers/interns at JPL, CalTech, Huntington Library, City of Hope, Huntington Memorial and Arcadia Methodist hospitals. Bright and airy with natural ventilation, air conditioning and heat. Fully equipped kitchen wifi, all util. included. Full bathroom, washer/drier, plus additional private outdoor shower, fenced fully private garden with patio. On street parking available.

A one step doorway entrance plus security grab bars around bath/shower makes it user friendly for folks physically challenged.

Enjoy dinning in the sun filled outside garden of our little casita surrounded by flowers, lemon, orange and grapefruit trees. All vegetation is programmed for slow drip irrrigation, so no worries there!

Three minute walk to hiking trails, 15 minute walk to downtown Sierra Madre restaurants, shops and public transportation. 45 minute drive to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Santa Monica Beach, Disneyland or Universal Studios. 20 minute drive to Old Town Pasadena, Gamble House, Norton Simon Art Museum. 10 minute drive to Santa Anita Racetrack.

Minimum thirty night stay. This is within the guidelines of Sierra Madre`s Municipal Housing Code.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 757939vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sierra Madre

Located in Sierra Madre, this cottage is in the city centre. Rose Bowl Stadium and Pasadena Playhouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens and Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Santa Anita Park or Whittier Narrows Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, hiking and cycling.
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Sierra Madre, CA

What's nearby

  • Richardson House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sierra Madre Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sierra Madre Playhouse - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rose Bowl Stadium - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Dodger Stadium - 36 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Arcadia Station - 7 min drive
  • Glendale Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪California Fish Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mary's Market - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is L.A. & Pasadena just minutes away! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at L.A. & Pasadena just minutes away! ?

As of 9 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at L.A. & Pasadena just minutes away! on 13 Nov, 2026 start from S$146, 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 at L.A. & Pasadena just minutes away! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is L.A. & Pasadena just minutes away! located?

Located in the heart of Sierra Madre, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden and Westfield Santa Anita. 626 Night Market is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

7.4

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

2.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

2.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Delightful mountain cottage--peaceful and clean

This is a beautifully renovated, very clean, charming little cottage up high in Sierra Madre, with a back patio that has views of the mountains. The neighborhood was quiet, it felt very safe, and the neighbors were friendly but not intrusive. The house itself is delightful, small but comfortable, and the AC worked well when we needed it (though most nights it cooled off nicely, and jasmine perfume filled the house when we opened the windows). When we were there, there were tomatoes, flowers, oranges surrounding the house (the gardens have an automated watering system). The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed (note: no TV in the house but we really liked that) and you are a short drive from a grocery store, pharmacy, a great bookstore, etc.. The local restaurants if not great are good (Sierra Madre is sleepy and feels like a small town), there are nearby trails and parks, the public library is lovely (especially for young kids), our older daughter took swim classes at the local public pool--making life very easy for the month we stayed there. The owners and the property caretaker were very accommodating and easy to reach. And, we found it very easy to get out to the Huntington, Santa Anita, the Norton Simon, and you can jump on the 210 with ease. In short: highly, highly recommended!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Miho H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Convenient location but very dirty

I needed a place to stay for 6 weeks while my house went under construction. I rented this house due to its convenient location from my house, work and school. Before I rented the house, I asked the owner if I would be able to shorten my stay if the construction at my house ends earlier than estimated, and he responded to contact VRBO since he was not familiar with their policies. The owner resided in the house until the day we moved in. On the day we moved in, we found the house very dirty, and five of us spent 4 hours cleaning the entire house (there was no time to hire a professional cleaner since we needed to move out of my house that day). There was a cup of water and a pitcher left on the kitchen counter the owner used, so we washed them. The kitchen counter, sink, gas range, dish rack, and inside the refrigerator were covered with food stains, so we washed and wiped them. The floor was full of dirt, dust bunnies, and leaves that we wiped the floor using dry and wet Swiffer four times until it was clean. We also cleaned the toilet which was covered with urine, hair, and dust. The shelves, bath tub, even the extra toilet papers were covered with dust. The skylight above the shower was full of debris. We also found more than 100 mosquito larva in the small water fountain in front of the house, so we researched and killed them with detergent. After seeing all these dirty items, we did not feel comfortable using items in the house (sheets, towels, dishes, dish rack, blankets, etc.) so we brought our own to use. We found about 30 tiny black bugs on the kitchen counter, sink, inside our dishes, and on bath towel. We found several dozens of dead bugs, food debris, open container of pasta, crackers,and dried plants in the kitchen cabinet above the sink. We removed the dead bugs, food, and cleaned the cabinet but continued to see the bugs for a few more days. The sink in the bathroom is half the size of the regular sink and was too small for washing face. Our head would hit the mirror, and water would splash all over the floor, so we used the kitchen sink instead. The construction at my house ended one week before the end of our contract, so I contacted the owner (he had previously informed me that VRBO reads all of our correspondences) if we could terminate our contract one week early, but he nor VRBO never responded to that question even though the owner responded to my other question on the email.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
PRIOR TO RESERVING MY HOME FROM MAY 12 TO JUNE 22 FOR A TOTAL OF 41 NIGHTS, OUR GUEST REQUESTED A PERSONAL VISIT TO MEET ME AND INSPECT MY HOME AS SHE LIVES IN THE SAME COMMUNITY AS MYSELF AND HER HOME NEEDED EMERGENCY REPAIR. ON THAT VISIT, AFTER MY ORIENTATION AND WALKING THROUGH MY HOME, SHE MADE TWO REQUESTS. FIRST, SHE ASKED FOR A REDUCTION IN THE RENT. I TOLD HER THAT WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE AS IT IS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE SINGLE DWELLING LISTED IN THIS AREA. SECOND, SHE ASKED FOR FLEXIBILITY ON THE CHECK OUT DATE. I TOLD HER THAT I WOULD BE FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY VRBO AND THAT IT WAS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT SHE WOULD NOT BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND SHOULD SHE DEPART EARLIER THAN THE CONTRACTED PERIOD. THAT EVENING, SHE RESERVED MY HOME FOR 41 NIGHTS. WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK, I RECEIVED COMMUNICATION THROUGH MY PERSONAL E-MAIL THAT SHE WAS DISSATISFIED WITH THE CONDITION OF MY HOME AND AGAIN ASKED FOR A REDUCTION IN RENT. I IMMEDIATEDLY REFUNDED THE CLEANING FEE IN FULL AND CONTACTED CUSTOMER SUPPORT AT VRBO AND THEY ENCOURAGED ME TO KEEP ALL COMMUNICATION WITH THIS RENTER THROUGH THE OFFICIAL WEB PAGE SO THEY COULD CLEARLY SEE AND UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES. WITH THEIR ASSISTANCE ON MAY 15TH, I RESPONDED THE FOLLOWING: “We are sorry that you are not fully satisfied with the property. There will be no reduction in rent and if you should decide to relocate to a more suitable place, please do so by May 22nd, 2019 by 12 noon. In this case, you will be refunded by VRBO for the time of your reservation ending June 22. Should you choose to remain on the property beyond May 22, 2019 noon, it will be understood that you are content with the property and will continue to complete the term of your reservation.” ON MAY 19 SHE REPLIED: “We'll stay here until 6/22.” IN CONCLUSION, SHE WAS OFFERED AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXIT THE PROPERTY EARLY WITH A REFUND AND SHE CHOSE TO REMAIN. VRBO REFUNDED HER SECURITY DEPOSIT IN FULL ON JUNE 29TH.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

Great neighborhood

Cute cozy house
Stayed 122 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay!

About the host

Hosted by John McElligott

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The owners are John and Tomiko who love mountain hiking, ocean fishing and travel extensively often for one to three months at a time. John is a retired instuctor in international education and Tomiko is a retired international tour escourt.

Why they chose this property

Tomiko fell in love with this "Hobbit House" with its compact charm, mountain view, hummingbirds and proximity to Los Angeles and Pasadena. Sierra Madre is one of the safest towns in L.A. county. In front of our home we enjoy sighting coyotes, deers, and an occasional bear.

What makes this property unique

This cottage was originally built in 1927 as a weekend mountain cabin and completely renovated in 1997. One can still observe some of the original tiny cabins in the neighborhood. You can walk a few minutes to the historical Mt. Wilson Trail and museum. This hiking path was first cleared by General George Patton`s grandfather, Benjamin Wilson, and later improved by Harvard University for the mule drawn transport of the new observatory telescope to the top.

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English, French
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