This lovely property is located in the heart of Alhambra’s historic Midwick Tract primarily made up of single-family homes. It’s in a quiet neighborhood nestled between downtown Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley – a prime location of North Alhambra bordering South Pasadena and San Marino. One minute walking distance to eateries from the back of the house. This cozy back guest house has plenty of privacy with your own parking space and front patio with an old fashion adobe fireplace. The space EFFECTIVE 1/1/2026; CHECK OUT TIME IS AT OR BEFORE 11:30 AM. Only a few minutes away is Edwards IMAX cinema, Alhambra Place Center, and Main Street with grocery stores, retail shops, and restaurants. Atlantic Times Square Plaza also offers AMC theatres, 24 Hour Fitness, homemade boba from OneZo and another collection of shops and restaurants. Easy access to both the 10 and 710 freeways, this property is ideal for travelers who want a quieter place to stay but still want to be in close proximity to all major attractions in Los Angeles and Orange County. Pasadena is 15 minutes away, Downtown LA 20 minutes, Universal Studios 40 minutes, and Disneyland 45 minutes. It’s also perfect for those visiting the University of Southern California (USC) and California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA). Only ~10 minutes from Cal State LA campus. READ ENTIRE LISTING AND VIEW PHOTOS BEFORE BOOKING! MOST, IF NOT ALL, INFORMATION IS IN THIS LISTING. IT IS 'YOUR' RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND UNDERSTAND WHAT IS AND IS NOT PROVIDED WITH OUR SMALL COZY GUEST BACK HOUSE! - IF YOU CANNOT UNDERSTAND, OR FEEL THIS IS TOO MUCH PLEASE DO NOT BOOK WITH US. - >>>>>>>>> NOTES FOR FOLLOWING DATES & MININUM STAYS REQUIRED: Nov 25 - Dec 1, 2025; 3 nights minimum Dec 19 - 27, 2025; 8 nights minimum <<<<<<<<< NOTE: Charging electric vehicle requires prior approval. Do not charge your electric vehicle at the property unless approved. You must notify us in advance. This property does not have an EV charger port. CHECK-IN TIME 4:00 PM (PST) [1600] *DO NOT check in early unless allowed* *Early check-in is NOT guaranteed* CHECK-OUT TIME 12:00 PM (PST) [1200] *Check-out is At or Before 12:00 PM sharp; late fee will be charged* EFFECTIVE 1/1/2026; CHECK OUT TIME IS AT OR BEFORE 11:30 AM. QUIET TIME 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM ---IMPORTANT NOTICE: By booking you understand and abide by this listing. NO parties, gatherings or events. NO PETS. No smoking of any kind. In response to the coronavirus, we are taking steps to minimize health risks to our guests by enhancing the cleaning procedures by duplicating the cleaning and disinfectant throughout the home. We have installed a hand sanitizer dispenser next to the front door. The safety and security of our guests is a significant priority. We take great pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.--- ***Please do not disturb the front house tenants. Please contact us through Airbnb messaging.*** ***Packages/Mail - We do NOT allow packages and/or mail to be sent to the house if 'your' stay is less than 2 weeks. We do not allow other people's mail other than your own. We also do not allow the following, but not limited too,: mail delivery for EDD, driver's license, passport, vehicle registration, voter registration, court documents, immigration documents, city/state documents, insurances, credit card(s), or start any services or utilities. We will only accept the name booked through Airbnb and only during the length of stay. Inform us and obtain approval PRIOR to receiving any packages/mail should you want to use our address. Those approved, redirect your packages and/or mail as your stay near its end as mail received 'after' will be "Returned to Sender". We do NOT hold packages/mail.*** PROPERTY (Built in 1938! First house built in neighborhood is 1925-1929.) Yes, this is an old and small home! Approximate measurements of the back house is in this listing below. Please do not expect an renovated contemporary home. We're keeping the home as it was received when it was built. Yes, we can update the home; we will only do so on a as needed basis and if feasible. If you do not like an old and small home, please please do not book with us. Do not complain about this home being small as we have indicate that in our listing and provided the approximate square footage in our listing. READ ENTIRE LlSTING! The property is divided into two separate houses (front and back) on the property with no shared walls! This listing is for the residence in the cozy back guest house. You have your own private entrance and 1 free parking (for a standard sized vehicle right next to the guest house; no large vehicle, no RV, no trailer, no trailer attached and similar) in front of the garage adjacent to the back guest house. Enter through the "narrow" driveway (narrow because it was built in 1938 - WE CANNOT CHANGE THE LAYOUT!) located on the left side of the property and proceed through the white ornate gates to your reserved parking spot in front of the garage in the back. The gate is left opened during your entire stay; you're welcome to come and go during your stay. Enter/exit at your own risk/responsibility. Please understand that the home was built in 1938. The home was built with materials/designs from its time period. We cannot change the home in any shape or form (i.e. walls, doors, windows, etc.) unless we obtain permits/approvals with the city/county. It is a lengthy and expensive process. We will work on upgrading the property as necessary over a period of time. In the meantime we will continue to strive to provide a clean home with the essentials/necessities for all guests. The entire back guest house will be only available to you; it is not shared. The back guest house has 1 bedroom, 1 bath (NOT in the bedroom, it is next to the kitchen), a living room and a full kitchen. The bedroom has a queen sized bed and the living room has a full sized sofa bed. Bathroom and kitchen basics are available, see full details below. See all photos! BACK GUEST HOUSE DETAILS - PLEASE SEE ALL THE PHOTOS! (INTERIOR PHOTOS ARE POSTED WITHIN THE PHOTO SECTION; OVER 100+ PHOTOS! Please go to “PHOTOS”) ***Currently, there is "No" Cleaning Fee in addition to the nightly price. Please help us keep the guest back house clean. Please clean up before you leave. Unfortunately, the Service Fee is charged by Airbnb for all reservations.*** HOME (Total ~200 sq ft) - You’ll have the entire back house to yourself; your own private entrance - Accommodates four people max; children shall be included in the count - We respect your “Privacy”; please contact us if any assistance is needed during the stay LIVING ROOM (Living Room + Kitchen ~100 sq ft) - Samsumg HD SmartTV – allows streaming channels from your phone (Netflix, Roku, Hulu, Disney+, etc) - A sofa that easily converts to a full-size bed (a fitted sheet is on the sofa mattress; extra pillows and blankets in closet of bedroom. No top sheet; blankets are washed in its entirety.) - Coffee table with 5 games (Uno, Jenga, Airbnb Deck of Cards, Magic Cards and Chess) - Addition board games in the cabinet in the island facing the front door - Mini-split air conditioning unit (heating and cooling) with remote. It is on a wall timer; max is 4 hours. This can be reset for another 4 hours and other 4 hours, etc. It was place on timer due to guests leaving the unit on when they left. -->NOTE: After you turn the mini split on it will take a few minutes to activate whether it is for heat or cooling. It is not instant similar to central heating/cooling; it takes time to heat or cool. Please be patient! KITCHEN (Living Room + Kitchen ~100 sq ft) - Kitchen with full sized stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator DO NOT LEAVE OPEN FOOD ON THE COUNTERS NOTE: Please see Welcome Binder for 'how to use oven' as it is an older oven NOTE: When the refrigerator's compressor turns on there will be noise coming from the refrigerator for a short period. NOTE: There is NO kitchen sink 'garbage disposal' - Keurig Coffee Maker (uses kcups), tea and coffee (sugar and creamer provided) - Mugs, glass cups, wine glasses - Pots, baking pans, dishes (plates and bowls), and silverware -Toaster - Electric hot water kettle (DO NOT heat up on stovetop; it has a plastic bottom) - Island with two bar stools - Dining table with two chairs - Fire Extinguisher (next to microwave) - First Aid Kit (in cabinet) - Window is Jalousie (Yes, that's the term! Not trying to throw a fancy word at you; do your research!) - Louvre designed with individual rotating glass panel; original to the home (1938). It can close; however, it cannot be completely 'shut' close because of the design. Jalousie windows maximize natural ventilation by allowing airflow through the entire window area. Air will still flow through even with it closed. The windows cannot completely keep sound out. WE WILL UPGRADE WHEN IT IS FEASIBLE. IF YOU FIND THIS INCONVENIENT PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT BOOK WITH US! DO NOT COMPLAIN LATER ABOUT THIS WINDOW WHEN WE HAVE ALREADY DESCRIBED AND PROVIDE PHOTOS OF THESE WINDOWS. - Cleaning supplies beneath the kitchen sink - Broom and dustpan next to refrigerator BEDROOM (~60 sq ft) - One bedroom with a queen size bed (additional sofa pull-out bed in living room), memory foam topper; top sheet, blanket duvet cover or if no duvet cover the entire blanket is cleaned after every guest. - Twin sized (aka single bed) rollaway bed, with fitted sheet, in closet NOTE: REMOVE VACUUM BEFORE TAKING ROLLAWAY BED OUT OF CLOSET; RECOMMENDED THAT TWO (2) PEOPLE OPEN THE ROLLAWAY BED; the space will be tighter when you open the rollaway bed; bedroom door may not be closed due to the length of the rollaway bed; door will close if it is perpendicular to queen bed (see photos); approximately 73" (6' 1") long and 38.75" (3' 2") wide; sturdy steel metal frame with flexible spring coils with (4) caster wheels for easy roll away; springs are bouncy which makes the bed bouncy; see images of twin (single) rollaway bed in photos. - Blackout curtains for a deep slumber - Dresser - 2 Night stand; 2 Desk Lamp; Combo USB and Outlet Charging Ports on Night Stands - 1 Body Mirror + Floor Lamp - Mini-split air conditioner unit (heating and cooling) with remote; there is NO timer unless you set it on the remote. ->NOTE: After you turn the mini split on it will take a few minutes to activate whether it is for heat or cooling. It is not instant similar to central heating/cooling; it takes time to heat or cool. Please be patient! - Ceiling fan: instructions on how to use this is in the Welcome Binder. Power to truly turn ceiling fan on and off is the switch on wall next to bedroom door. - Closet with large sliding wooden doors - Closet: 2 Extra pillows and 2 extra blankets - Closet: Hangers - Closet: Iron and ironing board - Closet: Two luggage racks - Closet: Dyson V6 Absolute cordless vacuum - Window has been upgraded to a modern day sliding window that does shut all the way [NO TV in Bedroom] BATHROOM (~40 sq ft) - One bathroom next to kitchen; it is NOT in the bedroom - Walk-in shower with 2 grab bars - Towels, Kleenex, hairdryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, lotion, hand soap - Window is Jalousie (Yes, that's the term! Not trying to throw a fancy word at you; do your research!) - Louvre designed with individual rotating glass panel; original to the home (1938). It can close; however, it cannot be completely 'shut' close because of the design. Jalousie windows maximize natural ventilation by allowing airflow through the entire window area. Air will still flow through even with it closed. The windows cannot completely keep sound out. WE WILL UPGRADE WHEN IT IS FEASIBLE. IF YOU FIND THIS INCONVENIENT PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT BOOK WITH US! DO NOT COMPLAIN LATER ABOUT THIS WINDOW WHEN WE HAVE ALREADY DESCRIBED AND PROVIDE PHOTOS OF THESE WINDOWS. - Water tank is located behind the shower but only accessible from the outside. Water pressure for shower is great! Yes, there will be noises from the water tank as you're taking a shower or whenever water is needed to be heated up. If you take showers back to back, the 'hot' water will reduce as it takes time for water to be heated up again. Remember this is a water tank. Water is not instantly heated. We don't have a tankless instant hot water heater. WASHER/DRYER - Shared combination stacked washer and dryer, which is found outside "behind" the outdoor patio fireplace next to the waste bins. See property layout in the photos. Please note that I am unable to omit this statement from Airbnb after selecting Washer and Dryer under Amenities: "In the building, free or for a fee". It is outside of the guest house and it is free to use. - Detergent (Tide) and dryer sheets provided - Instructions in "Welcome Binder" and on appliance itself -NOTE: This washer/dryer may be used by the front house tenets. OUTDOOR COVERED PATIO (NOT SHARED; ADDITION TO COZY HOME) (~260 sq ft) - Outdoor fireplace [A bag of firewood provided for small fee; fire starter squares and lighter is provided with that fee] - Patio set: Table and 4 chairs - Bar table + 2 bar chairs [NO BBQ Grill] SHARED SPACES (SEE MAP LAYOUT IN PHOTOS) - Driveway (For one standard sized vehicle; not for a large vehicle, RV, trailer, attached trailer and similar). - Courtyard/Backyard (Location of Fountain) - Side Walkway next to back guest house PARKING - "One" parking spot in front of garage (free); standard sized vehicle only; not for a large vehicle, RV, trailer, attached trailer and similar due to narrow driveway and narrow gate entrance. Enter/exit at your own responsibility. NO tandem parking. ***There is a surveillance camera*** - Additional vehicles may park on the street; however, the City of Alhambra requires a permit for overnight parking (2AM-6AM). - The cost is $5 per night per car; renter must obtain a permit at their own expense, details included in the Welcome Binder. - Convenient street parking; free during the day but move car for street cleaning on Thursdays AMENITIES - Free Wi-Fi [Passcode in Welcome Binder] - Protection: Surveillance cameras in courtyard between homes and perimeter of the homes - One free parking spot on premises (in front of garage; 1 standard sized vehicle only). Driveway and gate entrance is narrow/tight! Enter/exit at your own responsibility. Please go to City of Alhambra website (cityofalhambra(dot)org) and search "Parking Permits (Temporary Overnight)" or "Temporary Overnight Parking Permits" to get to the link to purchase online or at the locations listed on website. Options below for your convenience: [1] Online: www.alhambrapdparkingpermit(dot)org (a $.050 transaction processing fee for each permit issued will be applied). [2] Alhambra Police Department's lobby (111 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801) at the 24-hr self-service machine. [3] 7-Eleven Store (2150 S. Fremont Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803) at the 24-hr self-service machine SELF CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT - Check yourself in with the smartlock keypad. - Check-In: 4:00 PM (PST) - Check-Out: At or Before 12:00 PM (PST) EFFECTIVE 1/1/2026; CHECK OUT TIME IS AT OR BEFORE 11:30 AM. - Late check-out will be charged an extra $50.00 USD - Staying on premise (i.e. patio, etc.) is not checked out. You are checked out when all guest(s) has left the property - Storing of items on the property is not allowed before check-in time (4PM) and after check-out time (12PM). Storing items on property after check-out time indicates that you have not check-out. You will be charged a late fee. Cleaning service cannot clean until you and your items have completely left the property. - Cleaning service will be there sharply at check-out for new guests arriving the same day as you check-out. HOUSE RULES - Quiet time at 10 PM (PST) - 8 AM (PST) - NO SMOKING, NO MARIJUANA, NO VAPING, NO E-CIGARETTES - No pets - No parties, gatherings or events - No more than 4 persons (i.e. that would include children); Each person after 2 is an additional $20 charge 'per person' ***There is a surveillance camera*** - Dispose of trash properly into trash receptacle - No loose trash in the large garbage bin; place trash in a bag, tie it, and then place it into the large garbage bin - Extra trash bags beneath kitchen sink. There is a plastic bag dispenser on the wall above the large waste bins - Large waste bins are picked up every Wednesday morning. Waste bins are rolled to the back alleyway - There will be brief noises of the vehicles picking up the waste Wednesday morning - Dispose of food waste into the trash receptacle; there is NO sink garbage disposal - Detailed Check-Out Procedures in the Welcome Binder - If you take any items, you will be charged for each item taken VISITOR RULES You may have visitors. However, the following rules apply: 1] Max occupancy allowed is 6 people. Please see below for examples: If 1 guest is reserved for the stay you may have up to 5 additional visitors. If 2 guests are reserved for the stay you may have up to 4 additional visitors. If 3 guests are reserved for the stay you may have up to 3 additional visitors. If 4 guests are reserved for the stay you may have up to 2 additional visitors. 2] Visitation hours are from 7:00AM to 11:00PM (PST). - No visitors allowed between the hours of 11:00PM and 7:00AM (PST). - Any visitors staying between the no visitation hours are an additional guest that shall be charged. - Each additional guest is $20; however, the max allowed to stay over night at the back guest house is 4 per the listing. *NOTE: We may make changes to the features, materials (i.e. decor, linen, etc.), or functionality of the back guest house at any time. Cancellation Policy - Strict: Full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking, if the check-in date is at least 14 days away. 50% refund for cancellations made at least 7 days before check-in. No refunds for cancellations made within 7 days of check-in. NOTE: If you DO NOT understand the policy, contact Airbnb directly at (four one five) 800 5959 or (eight five five) 424 7262 for an explanation. Guest access - Narrow driveway (for one standard sized vehicle; not for a large vehicle, RV, trailer, attached trailer, and similar) from street to back guest house. Please understand that we cannot change the size of the driveway or the entry way as it was built as such in 1938. - Gates will remain open during your stay; you may enter and exit as you please - 1 parking space located directly in front of garage (NOT in garage) - Back detached guest house (NOT shared); no shared walls with private entrance - Back guest house's large covered patio with adobe fireplace and patio table/chairs - Laundry area located outside, behind Abobe fireplace, on the side of the building with back door exit/access - Waste bins are pushed to alleyway on Tuesday. The waste bins are picked up Wednesday morning. There will be brief noises of the vehicles picking up the waste. - We respect your “Privacy”; please contact us if any assistance is needed during the stay Other things to note The driveway is narrow for only one standard sized vehicle. Please understand that we cannot change the size of the driveway or the entry way as it was built as such in 1938. A standard size parking spot available to the guest located directly in front of the garage (NOT in the garage). Feel free to park there but please pull up all the way so you do not block the driveway. Street parking is free during the day, but overnight parking will require an overnight permit (permit information available in the listing description and the Welcome binder upon arrival). Street cleaning on every Thursday, please be aware of the time frames (8-11:30AM and 12-3PM) and which side of the street when parking.