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Vintage home near Rose Bowl & JPL/NASA. So many trails great for active folks

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Dining
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Altadena, CA
  • Place, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Devil's Gate Dam
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Brookside Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Frida (Could Have) Slept Here

1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

The Captain's Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

The Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Vintage home near Rose Bowl & JPL/NASA. So many trails great for active folks

Altadena is a fabulous place to stay while visiting Los Angeles and Pasadena, Our place is walking distance to JPL/ NASA and only a 1.5 miles to the Rose Bowl. The house is built in 1951 and still has all original tiles and pine cabinets in the kitchen. It has a lovely gas stove and convection oven, microwave, toaster, pots and pans ect. The pine paneled, main bedroom (The Captain's Room) is surrounded on three side by windows with a queen bed and a glass writing desk which evokes Jules Verne. All the wood work is original and the furniture is vintage. The front bedroom has artistic flair and a large closet with a dresser. Every effort has been made to create an artistic, color-filled, sustainable environment that will charm you and inspire your creativity. A vintage sewing machine is even available for your use. There is an updated bathroom with a large walk in shower and a large living room with a beautiful fireplace, a comfortable sunny dining area the seats six and an extra room (the map room) which could be made up for an extra kiddo. There are front and back yards with orange trees and views of the nearby foothills. If you enjoy vintage charm, handmade artwork, unique decor that is still close to everything, has parking and lightening fast internet as well as a caring host please consider staying at our humble home. Remember to bring your hiking boots or mountain bike because miles of trails are only a 1/4 mile away.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
I would be a kindness to water the indoor plants if you are staying longer than two weeks- thank you so much
Thank you for sorting the recycling into the blue can and the trash in the black can. Trash day is Tuesday.
Put towels or other dirty linens on the floor in the bathroom. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Altadena

Altadena is home to this holiday home. Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Universal Studios Hollywood and Griffith Observatory. Check out an event or a game at Rose Bowl Stadium, and consider making time for Warner Brothers Studio, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Altadena, CA

What's nearby

  • Jet Propulsion Laboratory - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Flintridge Riding Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Devil's Gate Dam - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mountain View Mortuary and Cemetery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Brookside Golf Club - 5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Memorial Park Station - 6 min drive
  • Pasadena Station - 7 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Unincorporated Coffee Roasters - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vintage home near Rose Bowl & JPL/NASA. So many trails great for active folks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vintage home near Rose Bowl & JPL/NASA. So many trails great for active folks ?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vintage home near Rose Bowl & JPL/NASA. So many trails great for active folks on 1 Jul 2026 start from £133, 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.

What time is check-in at Vintage home near Rose Bowl & JPL/NASA. So many trails great for active folks ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vintage home near Rose Bowl & JPL/NASA. So many trails great for active folks ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vintage home near Rose Bowl & JPL/NASA. So many trails great for active folks located?

Situated in Altadena, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Jet Propulsion Laboratory and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Rose Bowl Stadium. Angeles National Forest is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Loved the eclectic art throughout the house. Location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
I loved having you both as guests. Your energy and kindness was so heart warming- I hope you can return some time and see the improvements to the yard - I would like to offer you dinner out at one of our local spots - Thank you again for everything-
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating and receptive. Kristen answered all our questions promptly and was a great resource. The place was originally not what we had expected but it did grow on us and quickly became our home away from home. It was a great location for our purposes. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2026
Thank you so much Patrice for your kind review. I am so pleased to hear that you would be happy to stay at our Vintage home again and I look forward to having you back sometime in the future. Wishing you all the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joshua c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for our needs especially the location, and the host eas wonderful and very accommodating!
Stayed 31 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

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

Great stay - Wonderful host

Very cute home in a quiet neighborhood. Beautiful yard and great kitchen. Tina was an amazing host - kind, responsive, generous, and welcoming! Hope to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 23 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Thank You Matt - Ypu are an amazing guest - I appreciate your lovely review and look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

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

Quiet, lovely visit in optimal location for activities

House was charming. Host was amazing - she went above and beyond, even stocking some breakfast foods when she learned we were coming in late at night so we wouldn't have to shop between the airport and the house. Perfect house to relax and enjoy sunny California!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

R. G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We have had a lovely stay in the house. It is in a very safe area, close to the freeway. This was very convevient for us. Tina is a friendly lady who is willing to help you in your needs.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2024
Thank you for being such wonderful guests. I hope your family will stay again in the future. All the best to you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Vintage 50's home with great backyard.

This is a nice home that was easy to get to. There is also easy access from the house to CA freeways.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

No muss no fuss weekwnd

This house was just what we needed. Great location to stadium & downtown, relaxed communication & set up. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

rafe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Needs work

Need to fix a few items
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

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

Long weekend stay

The house was perfect for us! We were visiting our son & daughter-in-law who live within walking distance. Plenty of room for just the two of us! We didn't spend much time int the house, but the bed was comfy and the coffee maker worked! Which are two necessities for me. One little tiny glitch... I think the listing had a hair dryer as an amenity, and I did not see one.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Thank you Joyce - I am glad the place worked for you, and I am so sorry about the hair dryer - It just broke, and I will replace it right away. I am sorry for your inconvenience and promise you will have one when you stay again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 nights

The house is located in a good place and quiet neighborhood. It is roomy, quirky, & delightfully decorated. The beds are very comfortable. There is access to a sizable, private backyard, with yard furniture available. The house was clean on the surface, but is in need of a deep clean process. Kristina was very responsive to my questions and offered some good ideas of places to explore. With that said, there are also repairs that are badly in need. One of the doors does not have a working lock and the window to the door is literally taped in place. Propped against the bottom of the door are 2 10# free weights which it appears is intended to deter any attempt to enter the house. There is a hole in one of the panes of glass in the front room picture window (it is a double pane window) and some windows are lacking curtains. There is very low (trickle like) pressure in one of the bathroom sinks. Despite this property being “no pets allowed” there appears to be a significant amount of pet hair on some of the furniture.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2024
Thank you so much Nancy for your positive review . I really appreciate all of your helpful and astute observations and will take care of the issues mentioned and hope you will visit again.

About the host

Hosted by kristina k staley

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I am a high school art teacher who loves to travel, find art - make art and repurpose things. My husband and two kids moved to Altadena 10 years ago and love it. The weather, the people, the orange trees are lovely. We are lucky enough to also have a condo in Mammoth, and we are restoring a barn in Oregon so as we are not in Altadena year round, I decided to make it available to people visiting during the holidays or on weekends. When in town, my daughter and I stay in the back house studio so you might see us but we are very quiet and respectful neighbors.

Why they chose this property

We moved to Altadena for the schools and stayed for the neighbors. From the house you can easily walk around the corner to JPL and miles of trails. You can ride bikes or hike or ride a horse if you have one. You will see all sorts of people and modes of transportation. It is one of the most diverse, international and eclectic neighborhoods with grand historic homes and smaller homes all mixed together.

What makes this property unique

The proximity to every thing is great and inside the house a guest can see the effort to use sustainable materials and vintage pieces that match the age of the house. The house is very original. Many pieces of my decor have been gifted to me thru our local BuyNothing which makes my house feel more special to me. Knowing how many neighbors contributed to my house and helped fill it with love has been an important to me. I hope the guest feel the positive energy, and it helps them enjoy their visit to Altadena
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