Crown City Cottage

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4765 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena Convention Center
‪3 min drive‬
California Institute of Technology
‪4 min drive‬
Rose Bowl Stadium
‪5 min drive‬
Pasadena, CA (JPD-Pasadena Heliport)
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

The house is centrally located, peaceful, newly renovated, 2-bedroom/1-bath guest home. The cozy guest house includes 1 queen bed in each bedroom. It is the 2nd home on a large private/secure lot in a safe neighborhood, includes large private patio. The house is very close to the Rose Bowl, the Rose Parade route, CalTech, JPL, museums, Old Town Pasadena
(Permit #: SRH2021-00316)

Unit sleeps 4 but can accomodate 5 guests max. with a rollaway hotel bed (linens included)

Property manager

Gloria Medel

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No unregistered guests allowed. Please refrain from bringing friends or family to stay whose names aren’t stated in the reservation.

Please do not eat or drink in the bedrooms

Please respect the noise curfew. Pasadena’s noise curfew is 10:00 p.m. Noise citation which is at the guests expense.

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property Registration Number SRH2021-00316

About the area

Pasadena

North Central, a neighbourhood in Pasadena, is home to this holiday home. Rose Bowl Stadium and Hollywood Boulevard are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Los Angeles Zoo and Universal Studios Hollywood. Check out an event or a game at Dodger Stadium, and consider making time for Griffith Observatory, a top attraction not to be missed.

Pasadena, CA

What's nearby

Pasadena Playhouse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Pasadena Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
California Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Rose Bowl Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

Pasadena Station - 2 min drive
Lake Station - 19 min walk
Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tacos Los Desvelados Pasadena - ‬10 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
‪The Hat - ‬14 min walk
‪Del Taco - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crown City Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crown City Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crown City Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crown City Cottage located?

Located in North Central, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Pasadena Playhouse and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Rose Bowl Stadium. Pasadena City Hall and Pasadena Convention Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Lake Station is 19 minutes by foot and Memorial Park Station is 27 minutes.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Family Vacation

Our family enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Sept, 2024

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

Good get away place.

Walking distance to old town Pasadena. Restaurants and shopping close by. Cute and quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

24 Oct, 2024

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

Nice spot

Quiet and comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer e.

21 Jun, 2024

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

Great Stay!

We enjoyed the convenient location to Pasadena, Glendale, and Occidental College. We had a comfortable stay and also enjoyed the outdoor space. We would come again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

14 Nov, 2024

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

Met all our expectations

This property met our expectations. Very quiet and safe neighborhood. Very well stocked with everything we needed. Fabulous outdoor space which was almost as big as the home.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

12 Feb, 2024

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

City of Roses

Great location easy to get around. Unit was very clean and comfortable. Very enjoyable stay. Would definitely stay again if I am in this area.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry L.

10 Aug, 2023

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

Great little home

It was cozy and very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

19 Dec, 2023

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

Very Nice

We enjoyed our stay and hope to stay again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann S.

30 Sept, 2024

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

Lovely place with a great patio

It was everything for a fun weekend going to the Rose 🌹 Bowl. Cute cottage with all the amenities. Since we were 5 adults, we were grateful to the additional bed in the mini cottage. The host was extremely prompt in responses ( even when out of the country!)

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne V., La Mesa, California

17 Nov, 2022

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

4 Days Of Fun

Great location to see and enjoy all that Pasadena, and the surrounding area, has to offer. Gloria was easy to communicate with and has made sure that her guests are very comfortable. Well equipped, very clean and thoughtfully appointed with everything you need for your stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

19 Jul, 2024

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

Nice Cottage in a Nice Neighborhood

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The property met our needs (three adults and an almost teenager). Everything was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood was quiet and nice to walk in, especially towards the Bungalow Heaven neighborhood. There are lots of food options nearby that are walkable. It was in a great location (in our opinion) to visit Hollywood, Long Beach, Simi Valley and Huntington Beach. Excellent communication with the host. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois C.

6 Jan, 2024

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

Our Rose Parade Adventure

The listing was as advertised - but the patio was a great plus - a private oasis near the Pasadena Rose Parade route. Gloria was responsive and a great host.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makenzie B.

7 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect Place in Pasadena

Everything about the City of Roses Retreat exceeded our expectations. It was just the type of place we wanted! Gloria was a great host, and provided us with everything we could have needed. When we come back to Pasadena, this place will be at the top of our list. ☺️

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Jul, 2023

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

Perfect in every way!

This house was absolutely perfect for me, my husband, and our 2 small kids. We used the wagon that was out back literally all weekend. The house had everything we needed. Thank you so much!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste B., Grapevine

9 Mar, 2023

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

Great location to visit Presidential libraries and museums.

The property was just right for the 2 of us. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. We chose this location because we planned to visit both Nixon's and Reagan's Presidential museums and possibly downtown L.A. We had plenty of towels, the beds were comfy and the host graciously provided coffee and necessaries. Gloria checked in by text frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. The patio area is lovely.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

8 Oct, 2022

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

Family visit

We were in Pasadena to visit family. The guest house is exactly as pictured and immaculate. The check in process was very easy. It is just a short drive or Uber ride to many amazing restaurants and attractions. The binder contained info on restaurants, attractions and everything you needed to know about the cottage. Gloria was a great host, very considerate. We enjoyed the patio area for morning coffee or relaxing in the evening.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K., Charlotte, NC, USA

4 Sept, 2023

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

Home away from home

We stayed from 8/31 to 9/4 to help our daughter move into grad school. Great proximity to Caltech well as many restaurants and shopping. Check in was simple with the key box, loved the privacy/security gate for the guest house as we had two cars full of luggage and dorm items. Great outdoor space, laundry, well appointed modern kitchen, toiletries and very comfy beds. Nice touch with the coffee syrups and beans set up in the kitchen. Gloria was so hospitable and even helped us take delivery of a pretty heavy shipment from Amazon prior to our arrival. All instructions were detailed and helpful and the gathering space/dining was comfortable for 3 adults. Hope to stay here again in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Typhaine L.

1 Aug, 2023

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

Séjour en famille a Los Angeles

Logement en famille (2 ados + 1 enfant) pour 3 jours de visite de LA Cottage très propre, en TB état dans quartier résidentiel calme. Petit patio bien agréable. Excellent accueil et disponibilité de la propriétaire ( arrivée à minuit) Supermarché a 5 min

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryAlice R.

20 May, 2022

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

So close it brings back memories

My family (husband, 2 young adult kids and myself) used to live very close to this darling cottage in Pasadena. So when we decided on a shirt visit, location was a consideration. As soon as we checked in (very easy, the instructions were very good) we put on our shoes and took a walk. What a day we picked, jasmine in full heady bloom, roses at their peak and jacaranda trees all decked in purple! Perfect location for walking to Colorado Blvd and Old Town. The next day I dipped my kids over to a universal Studios...it took less than 20 minutes. The little cottage is lovely. Well appointed, bright and clean and with the outside space it felt roomy. All the media one could want. The local places info binder would be a great help to anyone unfamiliar with the area, but for us it was a stroll down memory lane! This location would be great for attending the Tournament of Roses Parade or game. Pasadena has easy access to so much with the 210 and the 134 very close by. We'd stay here again with no hesitation. Thank you to our hosts, although we never met them!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

18 Mar, 2022

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

Incredible

The house is so immaculate and very well thought out. All the little extra touches made us feel very welcomed. Gloria is a fantastic host and very responsive to any inquiries. Can't wait to return soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

16 Jan, 2022

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

Family Trip

One word describes this stay - Amazing. Amazing property, amazing amenities, amazing location, amazing host. When we are back in the LA area we will definitely stay at Gloria’s guesthouse.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gloria Medel

I have lived in Pasadena for the last 10 years and grew up in the adjacent city of Eagle Rock. I went to high school and college in Los Angeles so I am familiar with all that this city has to offer. I work locally so I am able to provide support toi my guests should they need anything during their stay.

Why they chose this property

The home is located in a quiet residential area. The guest house is a small but spacious 675 sq. ft. home with 2-bedrooms with Queen beds, (one has French doors leading to a sunny patio area) each with a smart TV, modern bathroom with shower and tub, a fully equipped kitchen with new appliances, Wi-Fi w/ Hulu and Netflix, a desk for studying/working, a small dining area, private patio with chaise lounge chairs and outdoor dining/sitting area, outdoor fire tower, gas BBQ, on-site laundry room with washer/dryer/drying rack, and central heating and air.

Included in your stay: clean linens and towels (laundered w/ hypoallergenic laundry detergent that is free of dyes and perfumes) , make up towel, misc. complimentary toiletries gift (1), shampoo, conditioner (TRESemme Moisture Rich w/ Vit. E), body wash (Dove Sensitive Skin), all kitchen supplies to cook (except groceries) real and paper plates, cups, napkins, coffee, tea, small propane bbq grill, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, fabric softener, beach towels, free secure parking spot (1), board games.

SPECIAL REQUESTS NEED TO BE DISCUSSED PRIOR TO BOOKING

What makes this property unique

Feel free to take your coffee or a glass of wine and sit outside in the patio area next to the fit pit and see the sun rise or set and listen to the famous Pasadena Parrots which fly by every morning around 6:00/6:30 a.m. and every evening around 6:00/6:30 p.m. (you can't miss their squawking).

Or take some popcorn and movie snacks to the patio and enjoy an outdoor movie night under the moon and stars snuggled under blankets

Sits in a beautiful and very quite neighborhood where you can take long walks in the near perfect year round weather. Super safe with lots of charming homes on tree lined streets. The space is 10 minute drive to the Pasadena Rosebowl. The locations is perfect for enjoying Pasadena as it is centrally located and also for exploring Los Angeles. Afterwards you can come home and unwind, take a bath, watch a movie or BBQ on the patio. Full kitchen allows you to make your meals and save money during your stay. However, Pasadena does offer tons of great restaurants, diners, bars, wine shops to enjoy or you can order from Grubhub if you want to stay in and not cook.