Welcome to Near E. Loma Alta/Fair Oaks

Room

Extremely large (22.5 x 14 feet), cheerful, quiet, private, standalone room in east wing of rambling, 1915 artist's home! Room has cork floor, large windows, private tile en suite bathroom with heat lamp and standing shower, ceiling fan, and sliding glass doors that open to charming patio, outdoor dining area, arbor, and mature citrus and oak trees.

The room comes equipped with microwave, hot plate, refrigerator, toaster, and electric tea kettle. An outdoor dining/lounge area is located just outside the sliding glass doors, next to the rambling backyard. Tenant has limited use of main kitchen, common areas, and shared washer/dryer.

It is possible for the room to be semi-furnished (queen-sized bed, table and chairs, arm chair, linens, comforter, and lamp). Wifi is available throughout the home and garden.

Gardening and gardeners welcome!

The house is a L shape; the room is only attached to the main house via the front entryway. Please see Description Section for an approximate Floor Plan/Room Diagram or click here.


Location

Our home is nestled next to the San Gabriel Mountains in the Altadena foothills. Located almost 2000 feet about sea level, the air is crisp and clear next to the mountains, and there is always a carpet of stars decorating the splendid night sky.

Outstanding location for Caltech and JPL researchers!

Our home is located in a quiet, safe neighborhood close to hiking trails, 15 minutes to downtown Pasadena’s art and cultural scene, and 25 minutes to downtown Los Angeles, with easy access to grocery stores, shopping, and Interstate 210.

Located close to:

• NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (approx. 10 minutes)
• Caltech (approx. 17 minutes)
• Art Center College of Design (approx. 11 minutes)
• Fuller Theological Seminary (approx. 11 minutes)
  
• Descanso Gardens (approx. 13 minutes)
• Old Pasadena (approx. 13 minutes)
• Huntington Library and Gardens (approx. 18 minutes)
• Altadena Public Golf Course (approx. 7 minutes)
  
• Oak Grove Disc (Frisbee/Flying Disc) Golf Course (approx. 11 minutes)
• Brookside Golf and Country Club (approx. 11 minutes)

Public transit (bus to train) is available, with connections across Los Angeles County. We are close to Pasadena stops on the Foothill Gold Line Metrolink train, including:

• Fillmore (free, onsite parking)
• Del Mar (paid, reserved, onsite parking)
• Memorial Park
• Lake (paid, reserved, onsite parking)
• Sierra Madre Park (free, onsite and paid, reserved onsite parking)
  

Lake and Memorial Park are the closest stops and all of the Pasadena stations have some type of bike storage.

Our home is just 1/4 block to the 260 bus (40 minutes to Old Pasadena) and close to the Pasadena arts bus stop.

There is a small neighborhood farmer's market on Wednesday afternoon/evening, as well as Pasadena farmers' market (Tuesday at Villa Parke Center, Thursday in South Pasadena, Saturday at Victory Park, and Sunday in Old Pasadena). There are food markets within walking and biking distance, and we have a mountain bike available for you to ride.

Free, overnight, off-street parking is available in front of the house.

We are also conveniently located to many CA natural areas, including the San Gabriel National Forest, San Bernardino National Forest, Joshua Tree National Park, Mohave National Monument, Death Valley National Park, Anza Borrego State Park, and numerous national parks and wilderness areas in the Sierra Nevada mountains and coastal areas near Los Angeles and San Diego.

Details

Homeowner is a quiet, respectful, clean, independent person with an early to bed/early to rise schedule, and seeks the same.

No smoking inside, no non-medical drugs, and minimal alcohol use, please.

The home is shared with three friendly cats and a rabbit.

• Available approximately 8/11/2017
• First month's rent ($1100)
  
• Month to month tenancy at will
  
• Rent includes utilities (unless you love AC/heat more than we do, you pay the difference between regular usage)
• No rental fee
  

Tenant provides housekeeping for their own room. I am looking for someone who is quiet, clean, picks up after themselves, and is mindful about sharing space.

Single occupancy only and limited overnight guests, please.

Contact

If you are interested, please contact me ([email protected]) with your contact information and a little more about yourself (desired move-in date; your situation and a little it about you and why you are moving; what are you looking for in a new space; schedule; and anything else you would like to include) : - )

PCC, Pasadena, Caltech, Fuller, Altadena, JPL, Jet Propulsion Labratory, student, professional

Features:

• Extremely Large (22.5 x 14 feet), Quiet Room
• Cork Floors
• Sliding Glass Doors to Patio/Garden
• Next to San Gabriel Mountains in Altadena Foothills
• Outstanding Location for Caltech/JPL researchers!
• 15 Minutes to Downtown Pasadena’s
• Ceiling Fan

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