Cedar Nest | for Non-Smokers Claremont Studio 5 mins to Colleges | Non-Smokers

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  Sleep well on soft 100% organic sheets and our organic queen latex mattress. "Bed was very comfortable with nice sheets and blankets...which is the most important for us." -Jennifer, 2023
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  Welcome to the Cedar Nest under the cedar trees!
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  "The weather allowed the use of the fabulous swimming pool, we felt like we were on the movie set of a an old hollywood movie! Would give 6 stars if possible." - Lesley, Sept. '23. (The pool is warm roughly late-June through October.)
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  This is the view from your front door. On the right is the kitchen. On the left is your queen bed with organic latex mattress and under-bed storage.
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  Hang your clothes and store your bag on the rack. An efficient mini-split heating/cooling system above the rack. The coffee table lifts to table height for eating and working.
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  "Their cottage is absolutely perfect--beautifully furnished, private, and seemingly much bigger than its size, owing to gorgeous design and wonderful use of space." - S.M Oct. '23
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  The view from the sliding glass doors toward the bed.
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  Plenty of glassware, dishes, kitchen utensils and knives are available.
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  A well-equipped compact kitchen with toaster oven, microwave, 2-burner Bosch induction cooktop and a medium-sized fridge and freezer. Drip coffee or pour-over equipment brew great cups of coffee. Garbage and recycling on the left under the counter.
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  Fast WiFi
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  Looking toward the bathroom, the bathroom pocket door opens to reveal a full-length mirror.
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  Organic body wash, shampoo, and conditioner are provided.
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  Enjoy your morning coffee under the pergola or your evening class of wine as the sun sets.
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  Looking into the studio from the patio, the adjustable pergola slats let control the amount of light let in.
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  Enjoy our "Cedar Nest" under the various cedar trees.
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  Private guest parking behind our secure and automated gate.
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  Hike, walk, or run the Claremont Wilderness trail 5-mile loop. Less than a mile from the house.
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  We take our no-smoking policy very seriously. This allows us to keep our place scent-free. Nothing worse than fake scents.
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  Please help us keep our septic clog-free! Kindly only put toilet paper in the toilet.
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  Claremont had a lot of rain in 2023, but we are still being asked to reduced our usage. Please help conserve while you are here, particularly when showering.
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  Our dog and co-host Chico gets good reviews from guests: “Marcella and Ben (and Chico) are terrific hosts and make it so easy to relax in their wonderful place.”
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  We love hosting!

Our private Cedar Nest is a detached modern garden studio that sits at the rear of our lot in the foothills area of Claremont. We are close to hiking, about 5-7 minute drive from the Village and Claremont Colleges (Pitzer, Pomona, Scripps, Claremont McKenna, and Harvey Mudd Colleges). Easy access to the 210 freeway and a nice place to unwind after a day exploring Claremont and surrounding areas.

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Our newly-renovated cozy studio space is eco-friendly and includes a:
- full bathroom + full-height shower (no tub)
- eco-friendly organic queen latex mattress
- well-appointed compact kitchen:
hot water kettle
coffee maker, pour-over coffee equipment
microwave, toaster oven, and a 2-burner mini induction stove.

Our place is free of artificial scents.

Even though it's small - about 270 sq feet - the studio space is well-utilized. There's also a small outdoor deck under a shade structure behind the studio with a couple comfy chairs for the exclusive use of guests. It’s a lovely spot to enjoy a morning coffee or evening glass of wine!

A/C-Heating:
Our place is equipped with an efficient and quiet mini-split heating/AC system.

There is **no TV**, but WiFi allows streaming to your own devices and apps.

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Private and secure gated parking for one car.

We'd love to host you! Before you book, please see below:
To make sure that we meet your needs and you know our setup:
Please confirm in your booking request message that you have read the *entire* listing description, including:

- Other Things to Note section (see above)
- Location info and map (bottom left, under reviews)
- House Rules (at the bottom left of page - click "show more" to expand)

Thank you!

Guests enter through a *separate driveway* and gate at the rear of the property.

We are available for any questions or local advice you may need. Just message us!

This former horse property is on a main road that goes up to Mt. Baldy.

We are about 5 minutes away from downtown Claremont, known as "The Village," where there is a lively and cute scene of restaurants, a couple of outstanding bakeries, gift shops, and an independent movie theater.

Our area used to be lemon groves and horse properties. There are now some very large homes on an acre in the neighborhood. Although there are no sidewalks for couple blocks around us, there are many morning/evening walkers.

Our neighborhood does not have street lights, so the streets and the sky are very dark at night. You may hear or see coyotes and an occasional owl.

We are blocks (less than a mile) from supermarkets Von's and Whole Foods 365, as well as pharmacies and an urgent care.

We're close to hiking trails, mountain activities and hiking, and the 210 Freeway for easy access to the Greater Los Angeles area.

Claremont is a small town and only a few miles wide and long, so nothing in town is very far or hard to get to.

See our custom Claremont Guidebook we made especially for our guests, waiting for you in the guesthouse.

Claremont is small, but you’ll probably need a car or app driving service to get around town. We are a 5-minute drive to the Colleges and Claremont Village. Easy access by car to the 210 Freeway.

AIRPORTS
Ontario International is a 16-minute drive.
LAX is roughly 1 hour away.

TRAINS/METROLINK
From here, it’s a 7-minute drive to the Claremont Train Depot where you can catch the Metrolink train to Downtown Los Angeles (Union Station) in about 45 minutes. From there, you can walk or call a ride to get to Little Tokyo, Chinatown, and Olvera Street, MOCA, and the Broad Museum.

If going to Hollywood, you can catch a subway line from Union Station that goes to Hollywood and Vine/Highland for sightseeing.

• We are on a main road that goes up to Mt. Baldy. Sometimes you may need to back out from the driveway onto the street.

• We (your hosts) live in the main house on the property.

• There is also another guesthouse on the property, but it is sectioned off by a fence and you will have your own separate patio areas.

• We are on a SEPTIC SYSTEM. This means *only* toilet paper can go in the toilet. (Even “flushable wipes” clog septic pipes, so please *do not* use them).

• The shower is on a greywater system, so it waters a cedar tree. We provide biodegradable soaps for your use in the shower.

• We are not able to accommodate infants and young children as our pool area is not fenced.

• The pool and pool area is shared with our other guesthouse and our family, though we mostly don't use it when guests are here. (Pool is unheated and warm roughly late June-October, depending on weather).

• The hot tub is not a listed amenity and is not regularly maintained.

• We try to cater to people who are interested in a clean air, smoke & allergen-free property. We have a STRICT NO SMOKING POLICY ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY. If anyone in your group is a smoker, another place would be a better match.

• There are empty under-bed drawers and a small clothing rack in lieu of a dresser and a closet.

• If you are a heavy perfume or cologne user, please only spray it on yourself outside, or in your car. We strive to be a scent-free Airbnb.

• And please: California is still experiencing drought, though we've had a rainy 2023 so far. We are still currently being asked to conserve 25%. We would greatly appreciate if you could do your part to help us conserve water while here, particularly when showering.

Rates & Availability

Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 15 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 15 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

Location

Claremont, California

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