The North Holliston Avenue Residence
Perks for the Parents
This wonderfully large and beautifully decorated historic craftsman house with a saltwater pool in laid-back Pasadena has everything you need for a relaxing vacation with the kids. It sleeps 8 + 2. Parents who like to cook will appreciate the open kitchen with 4 ovens, 8 burners, a large wine fridge and 2 dishwashers, plus a built-in coffee maker for your morning coffee and afternoon espresso or latte. The master bedroom is stylish with its own beautiful claw-foot soaking tub to relax in after a day’s sightseeing. The downstairs bedroom with its own full bathroom is perfect for an au pair or grandparents. There’s Sonos throughout the house and outside.
Why Kids Love it
There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained here with the large back yard with a hammock and inside and outside toys. The pool that has a Baja shelf (shallow water step) that’s great for small children who don’t like to go too deep. Outside is a swing set, a zip line, basketball hoop, and soccer balls. Inside are bins and bins of toys that include Legos, Duplo, baby dolls, stuffed animals, a play kitchen, puzzles, books in English and French for age 13 and under and family games. McDonald neighborhood Park is a 5-minute walk away and has a playground, bathrooms and picnic tables.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 3 nights. Safety notes: the pool has switch that will close the cover (it must be manually closed with a key then removed and stored safely to be fully protective). Bed rails can be provided on request. The second-story porch railing is low – children should be supervised, although both doors leading to the porch can be locked. The under-sink cabinets in the kitchen have safety locks. A cat generally lives at the house if allergies are a concern. There are times the cat may be present during bookings but the host would confirm first with renters. There is private parking with space for 2 cars in the backyard behind a gate. The house is accessible from 2 freeways and a Metro rail station (1.2 miles) that runs to Union Station in downtown LA.
About the Location
This residence is located in Bungalow Heaven, Pasadena, Los Angeles County; a quaint, historic neighborhood that makes for a great base for a vacation. It is located 6 minutes from downtown where you’ll find child-friendly cafes and restaurants, The Norton Simon Museum with a collection of European artworks; The Huntington Library and gardens, the world-famous NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Kidspace Museum. The Los Angeles Zoo is also a great day out and just 11 miles away. The house is within walking distance to 2 cafés and 3 restaurants, 1 yoga shop, 1 cupcake shop, 1 donut shop, 1 library, and convenience stores. Disneyland and LA are approximately under an hour by car. Fly into LAX, approximately 40 minutes by car.
Accommodation Details
This residence has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms on 2 stories. On the first floor is a kitchen / diner with a breakfast bar seating 3 and a dining table seating 6; a living room overlooking the garden with a TV; a grand dining room seating up to 8; and a grown-up living room with seating for up to 11. Also on this floor is a queensize guest bedroom and a bathroom with shower and bath. Upstairs are 3 more bedrooms: 1 primary kingsize with an ensuite bathroom with a shower, clawfoot tub and double sink; 1 kids’ room with 2 loft beds (full-size and twin size); and a 2nd kids room with a twin bed and trundle. There is a kids’ bathroom with a shower, bath and double sinks, and a wood-paneled billiards room with a fireplace and billiards table. At the front of the house is a porch with chairs, a dining table and 2 porch fans and at the back is a large backyard with grass, a pool, 2 sun umbrellas, spa, outside speakers, a BBQ / smoker and 2 picnic tables: one seats up to 10 and the other seats up to 14.
Style Notes
Dreamy California style. This 1906 newly restored craftsman house shows its heritage with wood flooring and wood beams throughout. Inside is a riot of complimentary colors with yellow, blue and green mixing in the sunlight. Furniture edges towards mid-century modern with lovely 60s sideboards and low-slung coffee tables. The large, bright kitchen has a view of the backyard and a fabulous play kitchen to keep little ones happy. We love the social spaces here with plenty of room for dinner parties and gatherings; the gentlemanly style of the billiards room where you could happily lose an evening, and the wonderful outside space with so much to keep kids happy while parents can relax and swim.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Pasadena, Los Angeles
Pasadena is a child's suburban utopia, with lazy streets perfect for biking, endless parks to choose from (start with Lacy Park) and the uber-playground Kidspace. Head to Indiana Colony Pasadena for gourmet ice cream at CoolHaus, California fresh fruit drinks at Pressed Juicery, sips at Legacy Tea and Spices, bites at Pie Hole and morning cofee at Intelligentsia. Snag some vintage finds at the Rose Bowl flea market or catch a football game at the same venue. And, for those lucky enough to be in town on or around the New Year, there's the block party of all block parties: the Rose Parade. In Pasadena, everything really is coming up roses...
