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Beautiful Historic Craftsman Home in Pasadena / near Huntington Library
Pasadena, California, United States
Preferred Destination: Prague, Hlavní mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Alternate Destinations:
Rome, Lazio, Italy
| New York, New York, United States
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Open to any destination
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House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From July 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024
Description
I am offering my comfortable historic Craftsman house for rent for short periods - usually from 3 days to one month.. Built in 1911, my house was included on tours for Pasadena Heritage's Craftsman Weekend in 2010, 2012 and 2014. It was also featured in the winter 2012 issue of American Bungalow magazine. The house has a large living room with craftsman furnishings, formal dining room, three bedrooms - two with queen beds and one with twin trundle beds - one full bath upstairs and one half bath (sink and toilet) downstairs (please note: under details below it says 2 baths - there's no setting for 1 1/2 baths), office, den, large yard with pool and fruit trees. Close to universities, museums, shopping and restaurants. Ideal for one or two couples or a family. Especially convenient for the Huntington Library. Caltech, Occidental College and JPL, and not far from USC. Pasadena is a wonderful destination on its own, and a great base to explore the rest of the LA area. There are several vibrant shopping and dining areas nearby, including historic Old Town Pasadena. The Huntington Library, Norton Simon Museum and the Pacific Asia Museum are right in Pasadena, and the Getty Museum, the Broad, the Hammer, MOCA, LACMA and other museums are located in other parts of LA. Hollywood and downtown LA are only 20-30 minutes away by car or metro, and hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains is a 10 minute drive away. The Huntington Library is just minutes from my home by car, or a short bike ride (I can usually provide bikes). For years I have rented my house once or twice a year to scholars coming to the Huntington on research fellowships or to work or study at other institutions in LA. This is my primary home; I stay at my mountain cabin or travel when I have guests. I also own a cozy rustic cabin in the mountains an hour and a half from Pasadena, which could be made available to visitors. See my second Sabbaticalhomes listing #76177 or more at https://airbnb.com/h/tonispmccabin http://blog.sabbaticalhomes.com/founder-on-the-move-helping-find-homes-for-huntington-scholars/
Availability
From July 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024
Minimum Stay
3 Days | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges
Location
House in Pasadena, California, United States
Closest University
California Institute of Technology
Nearby Universities
Huntington Library, Occidental College, Claremont Colleges, Art Center, USC, JPL, Pasadena City College
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Occidental College
Neighborhood
Bungalow Heaven adjacent
Nearby Cities
Los Angeles | Burbank | Glendale
Comments: Adjacent to Bungalow Heaven and Historic Highlands neighborhoods
Explore the Area
Surroundings
- Off Campus
- Bike to Campus
- Urban
- Suburban
- Writer's Sanctuary
- Historic Home
- Architectural Gem
- Near Mountains
- Near Park
- Near Restaurants
- Near Neighborhood School
- Near Shops
- Near Public Transportation
Exchange Terms
Utilities are included
A cleaning service is not included
Comments: $350-$600/night depending on date and number of people. For non-holiday periods rent is $2400/week, $4000/2 weeks, $6000/month. $400 damage deposit.
Considerations
Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids
Pets are not allowed
Smoking is not allowed
A car is not available
Comments: My pool is not enclosed with a fence, so young children must be with an adult at all times when in the back yard.
House Sitting
I am looking for help while I am away
I would like help with mail and deliveries
For long stays I will stop my mail, otherwise I ask my guests to bring in the mail daily.
I would like help with plants or garden
My lawn is on a sprinkler system, but I may ask my guests to water my tomato and basil plants in the summer..
Comments: I have a pool service, but in summer the pool needs to be topped up once a week or so to keep the water at the proper level for the filter to work.
Features
Interior
Furnished
Connectivity
High Speed Internet
Wi-Fi
TV
Printer
Exterior
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Dedicated Parking
Backyard
Accessibility
Stairs
Fitness
Pool
Appliances
Oven
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Washer
Dryer
Comments: My house has 1 full bath upstairs with toilet, sink, tub and shower, and a half bath downstairs with sink and toilet. There is no air conditioning, but the ceiling fans, attic fan and wide eaves keep the house cool except on the hottest days.
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Our Travel Preferences
Who's Coming?
Party of
2
2
Adults
Our Destinations
Preferred Destination
Prague, Hlavní mesto Praha, Czech Republic
Alternate Destination
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Alternate Destination
New York, New York, United States
Flexibility
Open to a home exchange in any destination
What We Are Looking for
Smoking
I prefer smoking not allowed in the home
Reviews
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Listing Owner
Member Since 2006
Listing Owner
Member Since 2006
Comments: This is my primary home and I rent it only occasionally when I'm traveling or staying at my mountain cabin, usually for short stays of 3 days to a month. Prices are negotiable if your proposed stay fits my travel plans.