Rose Bowl, New Pasadena Home Steps to Old Town
Los Angeles County, United States
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Rose Bowl, New Pasadena Home Steps to Old Town is a brand-new, storybook-style vacation rental in Pasadena (Los Angeles County), positioned for easy access to Old Pasadena and major LA-area attractions. The home is smoke-free and pet-friendly (fee applies), with an outdoor fenced yard and a gas fireplace for a cozy, residential stay. Public guest rating is 4.897561 based on 41 reviews.
Layout & Sleeping
This is a 2-story, 3-bedroom, 3-bath home designed for group stays. Sleeping includes two queen bedrooms, one twin bedroom, plus a full futon in the living room. Bedrooms are located upstairs; a bathroom is available on the first floor.
Kitchen, Laundry & In-Home Amenities
The full kitchen includes a refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher, and small appliances such as a drip coffee maker, electric kettle, and toaster oven, along with cooking basics, dishware/flatware, and starter supplies like coffee, teas, oils, and spices. In-home comfort features include central air conditioning and heating, free Wi‑Fi, cable/smart TV, an ironing board, and a washer/dryer. The property also provides towels/linens and complimentary toiletries, and the home is served by an elevator per the listed amenities.
Outdoor Space, Parking & Policies
A fenced-in yard supports pet-friendly stays (paid pre-trip; maximum 2 pets) and added outdoor space for families. Parking is free but limited to 1 vehicle in a shared driveway, and overnight street parking is not allowed. The homeowner lives on-site in a separate unit with a shared driveway; the exterior has 3 outward-facing security cameras near the front door/front yard that record video and audio when motion is detected.
Location & What’s Nearby
The home is about 0.5 miles from Old Town Pasadena and about 1 mile to the Rose Bowl, with additional access to Caltech (about 2 miles) and The Huntington Library, Art Museum, & Botanical Gardens (about 4 miles). Public transit is close, including Orange Grove / Lincoln bus stop (~163 m), Fair Oaks Ave & Villa St (~268 m), and Memorial Park tram stop (~906 m). Nearby dining options include Russell’s (~935 m), union street french café (~985 m), Ramen Tatsunoya (~974 m), True Food Kitchen (~1003 m), Craft by Smoke and Fire (~1142 m), and Yard House (~1348 m).
Best for
This home is best for families and small groups who want a spacious, new-build base near Old Pasadena and the Rose Bowl, with 3 bedrooms plus a futon, 3 bathrooms, and a full kitchen. It also suits travelers who value walkable access to coffee and dining and quick transit links, supported by nearby bus stops and the Memorial Park tram stop. Pet owners will appreciate the pet-friendly policy (2 pets max) and fenced yard, with the caveat of a required pet fee and shared driveway parking for one vehicle.
Travel tips
Plan parking carefully: the driveway accommodates 1 vehicle and overnight street parking is not allowed, so additional cars may require arranging local permits or alternatives. For getting around without a car, multiple bus stops are within a short walk (as close as ~163 m) and Memorial Park tram stop is about 906 m away. Note that the homeowner may be on-site in a separate unit and exterior security cameras face the front yard/entry area.
What guests say
Guests commonly highlight the home’s new condition, cleanliness, and cozy feel, along with the amount of space for larger groups. Location is a frequent positive theme, especially the ease of reaching Old Pasadena on foot and getting to the Rose Bowl within minutes. Communication and responsiveness from the host/manager are often praised, and some guests note thoughtful kitchen provisions and welcome items. A less positive theme appears around maintenance handling: at least one guest reported that resolving an in-stay alarm issue felt overly delegated to the guest and coordination was frustrating.
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