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A perfect cottage with private outdoor space
House • La Crescenta-Montrose CA United States
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed July 2023
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General overview
Our house is the best of both worlds: in a quiet little pocket of LA, but close enough to most of the things that make LA a top vacation destination. Our house provides an indoor/outdoor lifestyle where you can relax outside and pick fresh oranges and grapefruits in your bare feet for breakfast. We cook a lot and have a very nice kitchen with all sorts of gadgets and love eating our meals outside in our very private backyard. We recently added a new rain-shower bathroom to the primary suite and it's been a great addition. Parking in the driveway and easy access to major freeways that get you to other parts of LA. Nearby hiking trails, a great place for coffee/breakfast/lunch that's a short walk. Also a short walk to a great park with various structures for the kids (my son loved it from 5-12) and a well-stocked local library. Farmers markets are a short drive on Saturday and Sunday, allowing us to stock up on the bounty of Southern California.
The space
Bungalow-style fully furnished house with wooden shutters and a very private backyard complete with a gas grill and several different pieces of outdoor furniture (a sofa, hammock and dining area) to guarantee your maximum outdoor enjoyment. The primary bedroom has a queen-sized bed, walk-in closet and small sofa for sitting with direct access to the backyard and an en-suite bathroom with a rain-shower shower. There's also an exercise bike. Second bedroom has a full-sized bed and a door leading to the backyard. The third bedroom is set up as an office, since we both work remotely, but it also has a futon that converts to a full-sized bed.
Guest access
Four stairs to access front door. Two steps to access patio and another 5 steps to access grassy terrace of backyard.
Access to the house is via the August app.
Notes
We love this area because it offers some of the best that LA has to offer: easy access to major sites without all of the noise and craziness and traffic associated with other parts of LA.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Toys
Gym
BBQ
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Travel Styles
Long term
Family
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Mountains
Hiking
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Farmers markets, Trader Joes, a well-stocked local library, great park with multiple play structures, extensive hiking trails, great local cafe within walking distance for breakfast/lunch/coffee. Very large supermarket 1/2 mile away.
Getting to my home
Easy access to a major freeway, which takes you to lots of different parts of LA and SoCal.
Nearest airport
Burbank is about 20 minutes away. LAX is about 35 miles away, but depending on traffic, that can sometimes take a bit.
Getting around
Some things are walkable, but in general you will need a car/Uber to get to most places.
Map of Approximate Location
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Michelle
I'm a native New Yorker whose family is spending the year in Paris. Our primary home is located in Los Angeles, which is a 3BR/2BA bungalow that has a private backyard oasis with two hammocks, an outdoor couch, patio with a dining table and a big gas grill.
The house is in a quiet pocket of LA that has easy access to major highways as well as two different weekend farmers markets and great hiking/walking trails. About 20 minutes from Universal Studios and under an hour to the Disney parks in Anaheim. About 10 minutes away from Pasadena and all the shops/restaurants/cultural activities there as well as Highland Park, a fun neighborhood with lots of unique shops and restaurants.
We are also offering our apartment in Paris for school breaks, since we are very eager to see other parts of Europe during our year here. Our place in LA has more availability since we are leaving it open for exchanges. Our apartment in Paris is limited to French school breaks.
Travelling group
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
Dates flexible
Dates flexible
Dates flexible
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