Places to stay near Norton Simon Museum

Bright Hillside Studio with Leafy Gardens

Brew some coffee and step out into a tiered hillside garden and have a seat on deck patio of this enchanting hideaway. Charming interiors feature terra-cotta tile floors, eclectic artworks, and traditional furnishings, forging a laid-back atmosphere. Check out the Accessibility pictures for the lay of the land! Note: the TV is an Apple TV to be used with your subscriptions. The studio is the entire bottom floor of a 3 story house. It has its own separate access through the garden and is completely private from the rest of the house. A bathroom, kitchenette, dining/study area are included within your studio space. Laundry and Apple TV available upon request. Garden space and access is shared. Enjoy the deck and outdoor dining and lounging facilities as well as a gorgeous sunset view of LA. The entire bottom floor of the house is yours. Garden access is shared, as are the laundry machines in the main house. We are available at all times by phone, text or email. Bordering the neighborhoods of Eagle Rock and Highland Park, the area has an understated charm and offers an array of vibrant restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Old Town Pasadena, a retail hub with charming eateries, is a short drive away. It is a 0.4 mile distance to the nearest bus stop on La Loma and Figueroa. (about a 10 minute walk from the apartment) The 81 Bus can take you to the Gold Line Metro in Highland Park in less than 15 min. The Gold Line runs between Pasadena and Downtown, where you can transfer to other trains. Please let us know if you would like an Apple TV set up for your arrival or at any point during your stay.

Private/Easy Parking/Walk to Dinner, Historic

Your space is in the lower half of a historic, Spanish style home in the neighborhood of Eagle Rock. Originally a speakeasy in the 1930’s, we’ve maintained its character while at the same time converting the bar area into a convenient kitchenette and adding a new modern bathroom. The yard is very lush with native oaks and flowers and there is a designated area for guests. We are located 2 blocks from the main boulevard which has many shops and restaurants. Just leave the car and walk to dinner.

Adorable Back House w/Secluded Garden & Yard

Stylish private pool house available with queen bed, kitchen, bathroom, desk and working area, patio, heated pool*, and garden. The unit is self-contained and opens onto a private, secure, and fenced backyard shared with the main house. Lots of great details, pet friendly, kitchen and bath, vaulted ceilings, laundry, high-speed internet, and EV car charging, in a peaceful quiet area just at the edge of Pasadena. 20 minutes to downtown LA, 7 mins to downtown Pasadena. *extra fee to heat pool

Private Loft-like Space w/Garden - Walk to Cafes

Private 2-Level Studio/Loft-like Apt. on lower level of ‘31 Spanish home we live in. Kitchenette, garden access, in L.A. (Eagle Rock). Garden/Mnt. Views from backyard top level. (No view from inside apt) Cool amenities, own entrance, lots of streamers, WiFi, free park. Walk to restaurants, bar, shops. 15 min. to DTLA & Hollywood. 5 min. to Pasadena/Rose Bowl. 40 min. to beach/LAX. 5 min to Occidental. Has stairs! Tiny space. Double bed. 2ppl max. No animals, kids, parties. Smoke outside only.

Serene Garden, Rose Bowl and Downtown close

Natural light filled studio apartment. Come stay with a local and experience an urban family neighborhood. •Close to Old Town AND the Rose Bowl. •Walkable , tree lined neighborhood. •Modern amenities, full sized appliances in kitchen, stocked with more than essentials! •Ample closet space, Semi-firm queen sized pillow top bed. •Free parking! Quiet and classic California courtyard living. Featured on many social media platforms (like etandoesla) as historic California courts.

Elmo Hideout, a cozy MOVIE house W/ 4K projector

Unwind your busy day with your own private movie theater style living room. It is set up with 4K wall-to-wall movie projector, a comfortable recliner and a couch to watch movies, your favorite games or live TV. Entire house is equipped with latest technology such as wireless charger, bluetooth radio and a smart speaker. This bungalow is located in historic area, accessible through private back alley and comes with ONE dedicated and gated parking, FULL KITCHEN with a dish washer.

Studio Cottage

This is a small Studio cottage at the rear of my home. It's craftsmanesk in style with a partially open ceiling and a skylight. It's perfect for a couple or single person. There is a swimming pool but it's not heated, fine for swimming June to Oct depending on the weather, unless you are a polar bear. It's a 5 min walk to the MetroGold Line and a 10 min walk to new restaurants on Figueroa St. I have a fairly extensive cactus / succulent garden.

Entire Studio | near Old Town, Conv Ctr, HRC, more

Welcome to our studio located in central Pasadena! This space is perfect for singles or couples looking for a comfortable stay in the heart of the city. Features include modern furnishings (queen size bed, desk/dining table, sofa), 65” smart TV, a full kitchen, free parking, free WiFi, central AC, and basic essentials. Conveniently located near Old Town, HRC, convention center, and various restaurants, cafes and shops.

Private Modern Cottage - OldTown/Rose Bowl/ConvCtr

Charming studio cottage tucked behind main house in Pasadena. Super close to the Rose Bowl, Old Town, Cal Tech, Convention Center, Huntington Library & easy access to DTLA. Conveniently located by 110 and 134/210 freeways & Gold Line. The cottage has a queen-sized bed & a sofa futon bed. Perfect for 2 people. Private entrance on gated lot so you can come/go freely. Self-check-in and professionally cleaned.