Great location, quiet neighborhood, and really nice neighbors. The place could use better curtains, and much more comfortable mattresses. If you like to cook, the cookware leaves a lot to be desired. It's mostly thrift store leftovers, but it got the job done.

House was beautifully decorated in grays although basically it's an old house with lots of paint. Well stocked kitchen with staples (would be nice to list them all because we duplicated some). Could add a scissors instead of one of the can openers. The back terrace was beautiful to hang out in (but could use sprucing up). It's only a 3 block walk to El Prieto Canyon Trailhead. Only concern is development's location on a spit of land surrounded by ravines and only 1 road in or out. We'd stay there again! We're 78 and 82 and liked to have our own bedrooms.

Place was clean and tidy. Everything worked well. Easy check in, even got to check in early. Good communication with host.

This place was super cute! Wonderful neighborhood, great bedding, overall precious! Highly recommend.

We were in town to spend time with local family and see a concerts. We loved this place. Quiet neighborhood a little off the beaten path but easy access to the freeway. Would definitely stay here again.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: nice quiet area, high on Altadena mountainside. Comfy beds. One Dislike: the showerhead: no way to adjust water pressure. It emitted water at such a high pressure and speed that it felt like needles hitting the body -VERY PAINFUL. A showerhead with a choice of emitters would be much better, and a different faucet so that water pressure can be adjusted. The notebook for the house also needs updating of phone numbers and the business license certificate. Should be printed in darker font for easier reading and typos should be corrected.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Casa Aralia was a perfect "home away from home" during our two month visit with children and grandchildren in the Pasadena area. The house was clean, simply and well decorated, and with a few minor exceptions, everything worked as described. We especially enjoyed the gas fireplace during a few cold spells, the patio, as well as the miles of hiking trails easily accessible from the neighborhood!

Plenty of off street parking. Location was clean and quiet.

The property is very well-maintained, nicely stocked and is in a great location. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Casa Aralia is just a beautiful peace of quiet. Off the freeway and in the hills of Altadena it is peaceful and the managers are great.

Clean, quiet and comforatable.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was dirty. It was tidy, but dirty. The dining table had layers of sticky. The chairs' textile cover worn out and dirty. The patio furniture dusty. A stale smell in the entire house. The AC too loud. Coffee machine didn't have a drip mug. We couldn't stay there, left same day. Ended up being charged for an entire week. Still better than paying for the full month we have booked, on a no refund policy. Property management was acomodating, tried to help by having cleaners stop by, and refunded for all the days they could find a tenant for.

Rating Details:The property manager was adequately helpful.The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.I was happy with the location.I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:Pictures don't depict the disgusting couch, chairs & floors. Couch must be decades old and has many stains. Furniture is older than it looks in photos. Neighbors next to bedroom have 3 large barking dogs who are kept outside, and woke me up every morning at ~5am. Dishes are cracked and sparse. Hot water heater not strapped as required by CA code. This is unsafe (and frankly illegal). I was hoping for a quiet stay at a clean place near hiking trails. This is not what I received. Although reviews online, which must have been "sorted", depict a nicer place than what it is.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 3rd stay at this location and likely our last. The neighborhood is nice and feels safe. You ca hike into the foothills from the house. Since our first stay the upkeep of the house seems be lacking. The home was not really clean, seemed to have been straightened and spot cleaned. Kitchen is missing many items or in need of replacements, items that make a stay comfortable. Dishwasher needs replacement and gas grill was very dirty to the point I was not going to clean it in order to grill. The fence in the outdoor space is also in need of repairs with boards missing or lose add in that the broken lock on the gate presents a security risk.

We were very comfortable at this property. Beds were comfortable.Towels and lines are great. Kitchen is well equipped. I would recommend a new couch pretty soon.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Casa Aralia was a very nice place to stay. It's situated in a quiet neighborhood nestled in a hill. It get plenty of natural light. We stayed for about 3 weeks and it didn't have any issues to speak of. Our dog loved laying outside in the sun and watching the squirrels run around too.

We attended a concert at the Rose Bowl and were able to take street roads “home” and arrived within 15 min. Traffic on the street is very low and parking off driveway safe and close. The house is a wonderful combination of old Pasadena/Altadena and every modern convenience. Beautiful and perfectly designed for privacy yet open and saviors. We felt at home immediately -thoughtful touches everywhere and very quiet. Our dog was in heaven after a long drive to find the great backyard. The deck and yard are gorgeous with outdoor sitting. It Took us two days to even realize their was a neighbor in the back!!! A very kind soul w two completely quiet and sweet babies that we were able to meet. We will return!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was very clean. There was a very thoughtful welcome basket for us. With the couple of questions we had, we received a call back very promptly! The neighborhood was very quiet. Would definitely stay there again,

This apartment is nestled back in the Altadena hills, in a quiet neighborhood. The backyard patio is a really nice place to get some sun or enjoy a morning coffee. Kate helped us on this trip and was prompt and on time with our reservation. She loved some nice touches, like a bottle of wine, snacks and plenty of water. Thank you, Kate, for ensuring we were taken care of this weekend. Will rent again! -Glenn

Very nice accommodations! Clean! Nice private patio complete with grill. Owner/agent promptly returned call when we had a question. Would definitely stay there again. Was welcomed with a small welcome basket of thoughtful items i.e., bottle of wine and snacks.

The property is not as pictured. The couch is so filthy that I couldn't sit on it. Chairs were filthy as well. The hot water heater is not bolted, as required by CA code. The floors were dirty, with crumbs and debris all over. There are 3 loud, big dogs that are kept outside-- just across from bedroom window. They start barking at 4:30 or 5am and continue all morning. Not pleasant.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pictures don't depict the disgusting couch, chairs & floors. Couch must be decades old and has many stains. Furniture is older than it looks in photos. Neighbors next to bedroom have 3 large barking dogs who are kept outside, and woke me up every morning at ~5am.Dishes are cracked and sparse.Hot water heater not strapped as required by CA code. This is unsafe (and frankly illegal).I was hoping for a quiet stay at a clean place near hiking trails. This is not what I received. Although reviews online, which must have been "sorted", depict a nicer place than what it is.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pictures don't depict the disgusting couch, chairs & floors. Couch must be decades old and has many stains. Furniture is older than it looks in photos.
Neighbors next to bedroom have 3 large barking dogs who are kept outside, and woke me up every morning at ~5am.
Dishes are cracked and sparse.
Hot water heater not strapped as required by CA code. This is unsafe (and frankly illegal).

I was hoping for a quiet stay at a clean place near hiking trails. This is not what I received. Although reviews online, which must have been "sorted", depict a nicer place than what it is.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were in town to visit colleges in the area. Perfect for travel with our high school age son! Easy driving to all of the top colleges in the LA area plus Claremont area schools are a close drive. Quiet location and comfortable beds and stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had to relocate from our home due to water damage and couldn't have picked a better place for us and our two cocker spaniels. At a time of extraordinary turmoil, Helena, Kim, and the entire staff went above and beyond to accomodate us during our entire stay. They are truly an inspiring and dynamic group of wonderful people. We want to take this opportunity to thank them for their empathy and understanding, and again thank them for their all of their kindness!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at this rental quite a few times over the past 4 years. The home is always clean, the kitchen well supplied with pots, pans and cooking utensils.
Off the beaten path in a scenic area this is a nice escape from Southern California traffic and business.
We had a question about the television and quickly got a response from management to help us get it resolved.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was fine except we experience some ants in the kitchen.
We were disappointed that the patio was not as nice as it looked in the pictures. The cushions need to be replaced and then removed when not used so that they stay out of the weather. The patio needs some attention.
Beds were comfortable, bathroom was clean and well stocked as was the kitchen.
Would love to stay again but would want the patio cleaned up so we could enjoy it.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was fine except we experience some ants in the kitchen. We were disappointed that the patio was not as nice as it looked in the pictures. The cushions need to be replaced and then removed when not used so that they stay out of the weather. The patio needs some attention. Beds were comfortable, bathroom was clean and well stocked as was the kitchen. Would love to stay again but would want the patio cleaned up so we could enjoy it.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First let me say this experience was truly a home away from home. Kate was beyond accommodating and flexible with us. Our schedule changed and we asked for an early check in and our request was granted not once but twice (we moved times twice). The home was perfect for our family and our dog. It was clean, comfortable and tucked away in a beautiful location away from the hustle/bustle of Pasadena. We will definitely return...oh and the icing on the cake, my husband left his phone charger and I am told it has been put in the mail to us...Thank You Kate for a lovely time!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our third or fourth visit to this rental. The unit is convenient for our visits to Grandkids and as usual the rental was in good condition.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our third or fourth visit to this rental. The unit is convenient for our visits to Grandkids and as usual the rental was in good condition.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second visit to Casa Aralia and it served our needs very well. The location is close to the Pasadena area yet secluded with FANTASTIC views. We walked/hiked everyday from the house to the near by trails. We look forward to our next stay at Casa Aralia.