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Reviews of Remodeled 1905 Vintage Home, Walking To Old Town W/fri. Farmer's Mkt

Remodeled 1905 Vintage Home, Walking To Old Town W/fri. Farmer's Mkt
Monrovia, CA

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Woof. Worst 5 star stay ever
Let’s start with the good. Lovely neighborhood and location. Everything was very clean as well which was nice. However the beds were the worst nights sleep I’ve had in years. We both ended up sleeping on the couch bc the beds hurt our backs badly after one night. They are 1/2 inch old spring mattresses with no box springs. So if you’re cool with spending all this money but suffering through the night go for it. We left one night early bc the beds were that bad. Also the tv is one of the original smart tvs from 8 years ago, so no apps work. Literally none.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Monrovia in the rain
Had a 4 night 3+ day stay in Monrovia and wouldn't you know it - it rained over 2 of the days. We went to the Holocaust Exhibit at the Reagan Museum. Both a must see. Took in the Diamond District in downtown LA in the rain - VERY interesting. (Don't miss the restaurants in the alley!). Monrovia a delightful town (even in the rain). Many restaurants near to enjoy and VON's within walking distance. Walked the Melrose Shopping area (not to be advised). Drove around the Rose Bowl which was very nice. Since it rained so much we would have appreciated a rug inside the entry door to our VRBO. We cleaned up our arrival mess as best we could. VRBO was the main floor of an old, quaint house but was near to what we wanted and yet away from main LA. Any communication with property manager was addressed within minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot, walking distance to very nice Downtown Monrovia
Clean, as described & host is a very good communicator. We were here for the Rose Parade in Pasadena, and it was an ideal spot. Close enough, and the 210 freeway is not overcrowded. Monrovia was a delight, with great restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot if you're in Monrovia
We were visiting friends who lived in a nearby neighborhood, and it was very convenient. Property was clean, but the floor could use more regular wet mopping and the shower handle needs to be replaced or repaired (it worked, but it was so loose it was difficult to control the water temp). We had what we needed and we enjoyed our stay. Also a plus: The taco stand directly across the street, La Nori, was EXCELLENT. For real. And there's a Von's grocery a block away, so easy shopping. I would definitely stay here again when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Momrovia
What a great stay in Monrovia! Unit is tucked away behind a retail storefront, but once inside you wouldn’t know the difference. Parking was onsite and easy to get in and out of. Living space was spacious as was both bedrooms. Kitchen was supplied with everything we needed. Bathroom was stocked with towels. The “step down” mentioned in other reviews was not a problem once you knew it was there. Host was quick to respond to our need for additional washcloths. In fact, she showed up within 20 minutes of my request. Would suggest a carpet at the entry way. We happened to catch a rainy few days in Southern California which made the floor sloppy and slippery. Host was very kind to our request for a late checkout due to the fact we were in Pasadena for the Tournament of Roses parade and not sure how long it would take to get back. House was convenient to Old Town, however we were not able to take advantage of that due to the all day rain the one day we had planned to shop. Only negative was the charge for additional people over 2. If unit sleeps 4 you shouldn’t have to pay for a 3rd person. I could see if you had 5 or 6 people. We were already paying for a 2 bedroom unit and had to pay $15 a night more for a 3rd person. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it for travel to Pasadena. Train station is only a few minutes away and then only a 15 ride into Pasadena.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great option
My parents and brother stayed here over the Thanksgiving break. It's really near downtown Monrovia and super convenient off Foothill. I live in the Pasadena area and I thought this was good value compared to many hotels and rentals.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice flat in a convenient location
We enjoyed our stay at Foothills Villa. There was plenty of space for my wife and I. The bedrooms and living space were comfortable. Great location, very close to the old downtown area and quite walkable. Monrovia is a nice city to stay in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Wonderful place to stay as we pass through Southern CA. Great communication and very helpful property manager. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Nice neighborhood. Owners were great with check in and anything we needed or had questions about.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Local Gem
Perfect launch pad for local adventures with my East Coast sister’s.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luis E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great time there. Everything is close and the taco shop and convenience store across the street is very convenient
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Falcon Heights Mn

Liked: Cleanliness
My trip was to visit family and staying in Monrovia worked perfectly.
Renting was very easy and accurate in description.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not the best place for seniors
It’s a beautiful place but not senior friendly. No handrail on front steps. You have to step down to enter bathroom - had to keep light on at night so we wouldn’t fall. Have to step up in closet. Just not safe for people with disabilities. But a beautiful space. And the location is fabulous. Convenient to Old Town.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment
Lovely place in a Safe neighborhood. Home was clean and had all the essentials needed to have a meal, shower and most important (for me at least) washer/dryer. The owner was easy to reach and very kind. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

joe m., College Station Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for us to visit family in Monrovia.
Clean, adequate for a family visit, good location, owners were very responsive and accommodating. Will probably try to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick visit
Our family of 5 adults (2 couples, 1 single) were in the area to visit my elderly parents near LA … chose this property based on combination of area, rates, reviews, distance to parents’ apartment, and time we would spend at the property (essentially sleeping, showering, quick breakfast, etc). The location of this property is ideal for being close to many shops, main highway, some hiking, etc. I didn’t notice any disturbing noise from traffic or upstairs that others described… I would say noise similar to most hotel environments. Allan, the owner, was very kind and professional, and super quick to respond to any questions or needs we had- SO very appreciated!! This property sufficiently met our needs for a quick trip to visit family. A big thank you to Allan and his wife!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Binyam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
I lake the house
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family!!
Absolutely wonderful! Cozy home tucked away in the perfect spot!! Everything you need is right around the corner, walking distance! This home is in the perfect spot and the owner was very accommodating to us! Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super convenient location, spacious and comfortable
This property was nicer than the photos - it was great for our group of 5 adults with plenty space, towels, etc. Communication with the host was easy and the location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Satisfied
Agree with all previous reviews. Enjoyed my stay and would stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Keith F.

Extras in Monrovia
We appreciated the extras for our long term stay in this apt: bedrooms and closets are large, plenty of hangars and storage space, desks for work stations, full-sized shampoo, etc were stocked in bathroom, which has a great hot and powerful shower. Another plus was the large smart TV. We brought our Roku to access more stations. Allan is a friendly host, who responded to any questions quickly. Two things to be aware of: some of the furniture has been changed out, so it’s not exactly as pictured. Also, this is a downstairs unit, so movement can be heard in the unit overhead.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick place to stay
Great little place with easy access to neighbouring cities. Host was great and place came in handy in a pinch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

labosky b., dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little spot
I had to walk off the property to the sidewalk or across the street just to smoke a cigarette which was a drag but I guess I get it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ivoree A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend Getaway
We had such a great time during our stay! Everything was exactly as pictured and it was awesome having a whole kitchen for us to use. We'll definitely be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Stuart T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice homely apartment in quiet suburb.
My family of four enjoyed our stay in this apartment. It was clean and tidy and had all the amenities required. The location is great if you want to see more of LA than Hollywood. We were fortunate enough to find ourselves there on a Friday night which is when they have a community market in the main street. Well worth checking out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Dean J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dads 90th Bday
This is very cozy with plenty of room, good location and everything works just fine. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

ANGEL G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location. Location. Location.
Pleased! 1 bed mattress needs replacement. Host was always available. We enjoyed our stay.

8/10 Good

Bonnie C., Mt Holly, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location!!!!
In town for Breeders Cup-at Santa Anita, so location was perfect for that! Plus walking to Old Town Monrovia was a plus and only 10 short minutes. Be aware that you are on the bottom of a two story rental and depending on who is upstairs it could be very noisy while you are trying to sleep. Owner was very nice and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean place
Convenient location for travel different places. Clean and plenty of space
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a bad property, just needs a deep clean and some quiet neighbors.
The owners were really nice and the property is centrally located, but the property itself is in need of a deep clean. Perhaps they have high turnover and haven't had a chance to really clean in awhile, but the floor was not clean and there was dust and dirt in corners, crevices, baseboards, etc. I didn't mind that it was old, just wish it was cleaner. The reason for getting a vrbo is so that you can stay somewhere nicer than a hotel. In this case, I did not think it was nicer than a hotel. In addition, we had some very noisy neighbors upstairs. Since the house is old, you can hear everything. The upstairs neighbors would come home at 2am and sounded like a herd of elephants clomping on the floor for over an hour. After that, they turned on the tv! Needless to say, we didn't get much sleep. In a hotel, you could complain to the front desk. In a vrbo, there's not much you can do. I learned from this experience to stick with hotels.

10/10 Excellent

Randall S.

Great place to stay
Property was clean and location was perfect for getting to Old town Monrovia. The host was responsive to questions . Would highly recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Steve L.

Clean and comfortable, close to Old Town Monrovia.
Well maintained condo conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, coffee shops. We experienced a small glitch with California Power Company as they performed rescheduled maintenance during our stay. This left us without power for an entire day. Allan was very sympathetic to the problem and even offered us another condo nearby that had electricity. He actually brought us wine, chocolates and candles and refunded a portion of the daily rate because of the inconvenience. We would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Linda D.

Nice space with plenty of room in convenient location.
Bedrooms, common area, and kitchen are spacious, clean, and well maintained. Bathroom is remodeled and modern. Property is within walking distance of quaint, downtown Monrovia and other nearby amenities, including grocery store and laundromat. Only issue my family had was with the front, concrete steps leading to the entry door, which didn't have a handrail--my mother was not able to negotiate these steps on her own and needed help getting into and out of the apartment. The steps are uneven, and without a handhold to assist her, she had trouble using them. Otherwise, this space was perfect for my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Cathy M., Coral Springs

great location - comfortable beds
Beds were comfortable and location very good. The lighting in kitchen could do with some dimmers but we really enjoyed staying here and would stay again. The kitchen faucet needs replacing as we sprayed ourselves repeatedly. Owner was responsive to our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Great place in a perfect location.
The house was clean, well stocked and walking distance to downtown Monrovia, and had easy access to highways as well. Allan is extremely nice and there was a welcome sign on the door waiting for us when we arrived. I have family in the area, I will definitely book here again when I'm back in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Clean, Confortable Property in a Great Location
We totally enjoyed our stay at this lovely remodeled rental. It was quiet and came with an outdoor space also. Allen was very helpful. It is the perfect location to walk to almost anywhere. We would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great property!
Overall, the property was very nice. Super clean, plenty of room to accommodate all of us (party of 4), excellent seating area for visiting, plenty of towels, etc. in the bathroom, kitchen had just what you needed for a weekend stay and excellent parking (a premium in the LA area!). Bedrooms are a very nice size with large closets. Our hosts were very quick to respond to our questions and helpful. Many shops, restaurants, grocery stores are nearby (most within walking distance) so it's a good location and not far from the highway if you're travelling out of the Monrovia area. Since we have family in the area, we will be booking here again I'm sure! Thanks for the hospitality!

8/10 Good

Mostafa M.

Nice
The owner is very friendly
Stayed 20 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Robin H.

Comfortable and close to local amenities.
Accommodations were comfortable and close to many local downtown amenities. Hosts were very attentive to our needs during our stay. The home sits just off a highly traveled thoroughfare in downtown Monrovia as well as being located within walking distance of Old Town Monrovia, which has a Summer street fair and farmers market that is held on Fridays. Monrovia Canyon Park is a short drive to the site with a mostly shaded hike from the third parking lot to the waterfall. The Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanical Park is a must see!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Great value and location.
The owner was easy to work with and our overall experience was great. The property was clean and well maintained and was a great value for the money.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

joe m., College Station Texas

thanks
Great location for us, good value, met our needs well, owners were very helpful. Will consider renting again to visit relatives in Monrovia. JM
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Allister C.

As described
Conveniently located just a short walk from shops, bars and restaurants of downtown Monrovia. The owner was communicative through the whole process up to arrival. When I called him to tell him that there was no iron a new one was delivered within the hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Emily F.

Nice living condition , convenient location ,
Love the nice setting of the whole living space. A little noise sometimes.

8/10 Good

Lorry Weaver H.

Spacious, clean, quiet, good location
The house is in a random location, but it was surprisingly quiet, very spacious, and clean! Super short walk to The Coffee Bean and other restaurants and shopping. Easy and close access to freeways, yet far enough away to feel off the beaten path.

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

great place in Monrovia
Accommodations were as described and pictured. Unit was clean. It was nice to have the air conditioning to get the air moving. Parking was always available. Kitchen had the necessary appliances and utensils. Owner was very helpful and responsive. Personalized welcome sign on the entry door was a nice touch to see when we arrived. Restaurants are nearby on Myrtle Street. I heartily recommend Noor - great Indian food.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Yvonne T.

Great location for our family reunion
Very comfortable for 3 adults. The only thing that was missing is cable/satellite ... only had access to local channels and sometimes it was interrupted.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Midge C.

Perfect location and very comfortable!
The owners were perfect and swapped out a mattress after tha first night. So gracious and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Great property manager, nice place for the price
The property itself is as pictured. The only downside is that it is off of a busy street and oddly behind a storefront. Inside, it is as pictured and is a great value. I am giving this property 5 stars in total because the property manager is incredibly responsive and nice. We were having some issues with the wifi signal strength and he came over that day go check it out and bought a new wifi extender that evening which completely fixed the problem. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

8/10 Good

Paul F., Prosper

Monrovia Stay
The unit was just as described, and the included photos accurately show the decor and general set-up of the place. There was some traffic noise at times, but nothing that would prevent a good night's sleep.The location was easy to find, there was plenty of parking, and upon our arrival we were greeted with a sign hanging on the door to welcome us. Although we did not use it often, the tv was a bit confusing as to the channels being watched, but I assume that was because it was connected to an indoor-type antenna. Not a big problem, and certainly not a deal-breaker. Overall, it was a good experience and we would definitely stay again if our travel plans brought us to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Tristan C.

Nice Place, Helpful Owners
The place is nice and well kept. When we needed an iron and ironing board, the owners rushed one over as fast as they could.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016