Here is what our guests have been saying about their stay at Arroyo del Sol:

Trip Date: December, 2017

Resort Rating: 5 

Friendly People: 5 

Pool Area: 5 

Resort Condition: 5 

Overall Experience: 5 

First Nudist Experience: NO

Remarks:
"We just completed our stay at Arroyo Del Sol and I have to say it exceeded my expectations. I want to thank our hosts, they were more than hospitable. We were traveling with friends so we were able to enjoy the small house and the upstairs accommodations, both spaces were well attended and very comfortable. The location was perfect since we attended the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Rose Bowl 2018 (Go Dawgs). Being so close to Pasadena made our time even more enjoyable. The only pitfall was not being able to use the pool because the weather was a but chilly but it is winter. The spa was wonderful.
I would definitely return in fact I need to stay again to see their precious new puppy grow up into a beautiful smart dog." – Lisa from California

Trip Date: March, 2017

Resort Rating: 5 

Friendly People: 5 

Pool Area: 3 

Resort Condition: 4 

Overall Experience: 5 

First Nudist Experience: NO

Remarks:
"My husband and I just spent two wonderful nights enjoying this fabulous clothing-optional bed and breakfast, Arroyo del Sol. Located near Pasadena, it is hard to believe that such a wonderful place is so close to downtown Los Angeles. Our hosts went out of their way to make us feel special. Their new pool was so refreshing. If you are planning to spend any time in Southern California, you may wish to give them a call." – Donna from Washington

Trip Date: July, 2016

Resort Rating: 5 

Friendly People: 5 

Pool Area: 3 

Resort Condition: 5 

Overall Experience: 5 

First Nudist Experience: YES

Remarks:
"We had an amazing time at Arroyo del Sol! The hosts were just great. Made us feel like part of the family. It was my girlfriend’s first time and they made her feel at ease. So much so she is ready to try other nudist adventures. Thanks for the smooth process and your network. We hope to try other B&B’s in your Clothing Optional Home Network as we do some travels." – Ryan from California

“Fantastic retreat near L.A.”

I was in town for a long weekend for a wedding in Malibu and decided to stay at Arroyo del Sol because the nightly rate was less than the recommended hotels of the wedding party, and also, of course, because it's clothing optional. It was a wonderful experience. The hosts were very gracious and accommodating, incredibly flexible about the hour of breakfast, and not at all phased by my erratic and sometimes late night comings and goings due to various wedding-related functions. The BnB suite is upstairs, separate enough from the rest of the house if one desires privacy, and close enough should one feel like spending time with the hosts, which I would also recommend, as they are both very warm, genuine, and personable. Another guest and I were welcomed to watch some of the Sunday NFL games with the hosts, which we did, and had a great time. The food was fantastic as well. I only wish I had been able to avail myself of the hot tub; I guess I'll just have to go back! Thanks very much to the hosts for their hospitality, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit!  Michael D. Leesburg, Virginia stayed October 2014

“Heaven on Earth!”

This great Frank Lloyd Wright Jr designed lodging is perched on the edge of a valley, with views of the golden California sunset ahead, and the San Gabriel National Forest to the right. Viewed either from the huge hot-tub or from the veranda patio on the top penthouse, where the two rooms are (along with the fridge stocked with beer, wine & soft drinks and the sitting room with flat screen TV with 300+ channels and exotic wood desk with free high speed wifi.)

The ample sunning lawn and front patio offer lots of space to grab that full, no-line tan.

However, the very best part of this luxury B&B are the owners!! If you check out Webster's Dictionary for "Perfect Hosts" you will find their picture there....

They have thought of everything possible to assure your clothing optional stay is as fun and flawless as you can imagine: From the spectacular gourmet breakfast to the world-class coffee maker that the guests can use and more:

He is the president of the Southern California Naturist group, so on my stay, I was able to participate in nude yoga one day, and nude bowling the other! Simply unbelievable....

Add to that, the beginning of the park trail being 60 feet from their front door, and easy proximity to the freeways, this little slice of heaven is simply too fantastic to summarize in this review. You simply have to visit to believe a place like this really exists for those who embrace the clothing optional lifestyle. Plus, you will always remember the warmth and sincere hospitality of your hosts, Rolf and Cynthia. 

(Final note: There are NO dogs or cats here, so no need to worry about any allergies, pet hair or barking at all...also, if you are a bird lover, you will simply go NUTS! Way too many species to describe!) Bill from Seattle.  Stayed October 2014, traveled solo

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Reviewed 4 days agoNEW

My wife and I spent a great night here last week. The accommodations are comfortable and fairly represented in the photographs and previous reviews. We are not hard core naturists but are willing to try new things. The hosts are a polite and genial couple who are extremely accommodating in all respects. They are fine cooks and prepared a delightful Sonoran egg bake for our breakfast. The property is very close to an access point for trails in the Arroyo Seco so we were able to take a nice hike in the morning. As to the naturist angle, they are completely fine with whatever one feels comfortable with in that regard. As they emphasized to us, "It's clothing optional!" As for us, we did some limited sunning in the late afternoon. I would highly recommend this property for someone looking for something a little different than the basic corporate hotel options in the Pasadena area.

Stayed January 2014, traveled as a couple CBST2014 St. Paul, MN

Nestled in the Pasadena foothills, at the top of a cactus-covered slope not far from beautiful Arroyo Seco Canyon, hides this little piece of paradise. As soon as your beaming host greets you at the gate leading into a green spacious oasis that doubles as a front yard, you instantly feel at ease. The sleeping quarters, air conditioned and very clean, are just a small part of the ambiance at this clothing-optional bed and breakfast, where guests are invited to roam freely and the short list of rules simply reflects common sense. Whether it’s sunbathing naturally on the patio, watching television or DVDs in the upstairs common area or cooling off in the outdoor shower next to the delux hot tub out back, your comfort and enjoyment clearly emerge as the top priority. While you can count on one heck of an omelet served with coffee, juice, fresh fruit, toast and jam (they also honor special dietary requests) at whatever time you designate each morning, a small refrigerator in the oversized washroom is fully stocked at all other times of the day. A nice, big bowl of fruit sets on the table in the TV room as well. If you want to engage in conversation with your hosts, they’re happy to oblige. If you prefer to be left alone, that’s fine too. Highly recommended as something just a bit different for anyone thinking of an inland getaway from the textile crowd.

• Stayed June 2013, traveled as a couple DaveM709  Colorado Springs, CO

We felt like honored guest with our Hosts, right from the start he showed us around their beautiful home with pride, she has owned the Frank Lloyd Wright home for 30 years, her children were raised there.
The home is not only comfortable and inviting, but you are shown up to your own private floor where the amenities are plentiful , coffee, tea a beautiful fresh fruit plate, and goodies in the fridge to enjoy including Wine!
We came this weekend to see the Do-Dah parade, a spoof of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, which took us very little time to get there. The first evening we asked where a local restaurant was that they enjoyed. Had Pot roast, Yummy! good ol' fashioned food 
Got up early (9:00 am) early for me! to our choice of a Sweet Breakfast, I requested and it was amazing, I had two helpings! Stuffed pancake with fresh berries inside, ( I requested the recipe) Rolf is the cook and gladly handed it over :) 
So off to the Do-Dah with a request from them if we wanted dinner that night with them let us know! How wonderful,We ended up in the afternoon at an amazing Hot dog place in Pasadena so didn't think we'd be hungry, so opted out of dinner and thanked our Hosts. 
Well low and behold We were getting hungry later and called and asked if we were to late to say yes to dinner, and they replied "Sure" and we got home to a dinner table set outside in front of the amazing property to a stuffed Chicken ,salad and homegrown Artichokes from their garden, what a treat. We talked and talked and enjoyed ourselves over a bottle of wine we brought, oops! then we're having so much fun we opened the one they had placed in our fridge. Breakfast next morn' was stuffed French Toast and bacon, another favorite!
We feel we have made great friends and will be back, have also invited them to stay with us in our home, Arizona,

• Stayed April 2013, traveled as a couple  Jongirl Phoenix, AZ

We were planning on booking the same resort getaway we enjoyed so much in the past, but after stumbling upon this precious gem, we are completely torn! Our hosts were wonderful, the food was delicious (they went out of their way to prepare special meals for us!), the environment was friendly, and all in all it was a great experience. Perfect for a quiet, intimate getaway with the one you love. We can't wait to come back!

• Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple borntorun92  San Diego, CA

When I decided to book two nights at Arroyo del Sol I thought it would be just a B&B, but the owners make it a very special place.

The place is silent, nice and cozy. My bedroom was VERY CLEAN, comfortable with all ammenities I needed. Air conditioning, fan, high speed internet, lots of pillows etc. The area where the guests rooms are have a huge LCD TV screen and awfully comfortable sofas. The walls are all of windows that overlook to the NASA Propulsion Laboratory. The bathroom is very roomy and filled with all ammenities you might think you would need.

The breakfast is cooked every morning to state of the art. Also, if you have the chance, I would highly recommend to have dinner or lunch with the owners. When I was there they cooked a delicious meal and served white wine to go with it. Awesome. Not to mention that we ate the dinner outside under the moonlight with candles shinning through the crystal wine glasses.

The place is silent, just the way I like. In the morning you will hear birds and it feels like if you are in a farm, but you are just some miles away from Los Angeles. Terrific!!!

• Stayed September 2012, traveled solo  DDFRESNO Fresno, CA

"Not really a resort but a residential bed and breakfast, Arroyo del Sol is a beautiful little getaway nestled in the Pasadena foothills. The host and hostess are as friendly and welcoming as you ever could ask for, and made my wife and I felt totally at ease from the moment we set foot into their home. The cozy, air-conditioned sleeping quarters are just a sample of the ambiance here."
- Dave from the USA

"We had a wonderful time here in this 'hidden paradise'! Our time here was relaxing, enjoyable, and rejuvenating! It was golden on all the things that make for a memorable get-a-way. Charming, clean, quiet, quaint, delicious, and friendly! As hosts you are welcoming, open and willing to please in ways that create a feeling like we are staying at an old friends home. Thank you for having us in your home and sharing your friendship! We rested, ate wonderful meals, played games, and shared laughter and stories! You are both wonderful and have created an amazing bit of Heaven!"
- "B and L" from the USA

"Wonderful stay, felt like we were leaving old friends when we left today! The owners were amazing hosts. We actually picked the BandB because we are flight attendants from Phoenix, Arizona and always stay in hotels. We travel on lots of vacations and try and look for unique places to stay. After reading that this was a Frank LLoyd Wright home that was exciting to us to stay in a bit of history. The owners told us the whole story of the home, she had raised her children there and had lived in it for 30 years. We had a very comfy room and were able to open windows and have a great view plus cool air! We were there not only to relax but to go to the famous yearly "DO-DAH" parade in Pasadena, and were happy to find out it was only a short distance away. When we arrived, we were shown to our own floor with great comfy beds, wine, beautiful fruit basket, coffees and teas and little snacks "just in case." The first night they recomended a locals restaurant that had amazing pot roast, mashed potatoes and soup. During the day we ate at the best hot dog place in Pasadena, hit the spot! Woke up to the most scrumptious breakfast made by The owner. A baked pancake with filling of delicious fresh fruit and bacon. I love a sweet breakfast and ordered that! We ended up having dinner that night with our host they prepared a lovely salad and fresh artichokes from their garden and stuffed Chicken that was divine, we shared a bottle of wine which we brought along, then shared one more of theirs. We ate in the garden and talked and talked for hours. Thank you folks for your warm hospitality, hope to stay friends and have you visit Arizona."
- The Neyleyweds from Arizona

"I can only echo all of the fantastic reviews of this place. You cannot go wrong. From the time you enter the door to the time you leave, you are treated as friends. Everything is at your pace with no expectations but wonderful and exceptional hosting. The pool area with spa ... I stayed by the pool and enjoyed the experience for the three days I had booked. I hope that I can return with my wife and enjoy this experience with her. I am sure the host and hostess will make her stay as fantastic as mine was. Cannot wait to return to their wonderful resort." - David from Washington

"We had a wonderful time here in your "hidden paradise" at Arroyo del Sol! Our time here was relaxing, enjoyable, and rejuvenating!  It was golden on all the things that make for a memorable get-away. Charming, clean, quiet, quaint, delicious, and friendly!

As hosts you are welcoming, open and willing to please in ways that create a feeling like we are staying at an 'old friends' home.

Thank you for having us in your home and sharing your friendship!  We rested, ate wonderful meals, played games, and shared laughter and stories! You are both wonderful and have created an amazing bit of heaven!" - by B&L  5/25/13

Thanks for everything during our stay.  The surroundings were very quiet and calm.  Bed ,sofa , jacuzzi and everything was comfortable.
So  at your home we could relax ourselves.  We felt happy hearing the birds singing all day and while we were soaking in the jacuzzi.

The breakfast you made and served were good and tasty for us.
Specialy we often remenber the talk with youabout old music and movies of America.  As sonn as we came home, we bought the CD you recomended by Amazon and we enjoy listening to it.

Anyway we don't know how to thank you enough with our poor English.
We appreciate your kindness and consideration.  We would like to visit you again one of these years.  Fujio and Setsuko - Japan

My partner and I spent 3 days and 2 nights at this magnificent B & B...Arroyo del Sol. Our hosts were fantastic people and the food is so delicious. We had beautiful mountain views and loved the cozy location of the jacuzzi and spent two afternoons soaking. The jets really relax your body and the ambiance of the place is second to none. The house is historical and our hosts told us the story and showed us around. We had the burgundy colored room and both rooms have a great view. There is a living room adjacent to the rooms with wonderful funishings and a nice large TV for viewing. We watched DVDs one night. This place is convenient to the Angeles Forest, which we both enjoyed as well as dining and exploring Old Town Pasadena. If you are in the mood for Dim Sum you can get to the Empress in Chinatown in just a few minutes. We went there too. Our experience with Arroyo Del Sol was wonderful and we are sure to come back soon.

Pros
Beautiful place, beautiful furnishings, comfortable, large fresh fruit basket for our enjoyment, views of the foothills from both rooms, large livingroom and TV adjacent to the rooms, large jacuzzi with a cozy ambiance, fantastic breakfasts

Cons
None. We were happy and cozy and well taken care of at this wonderful place.

Pam-2/13

"Our hosts at Arroyo del Sol made sure that we were comfortable and well taken for. They planned meals ahead to accommodate our dietary restrictions. Upon pulling into the driveway my partner and I exchanged sideways glances, unsure about what lie ahead. But we shook the thoughts from our head, and proceeded to explore what was in store for us, rather than judging a book by its cover. While the exterior from street view might seem a bit unruly, once you are past the nifty coded magnetic gate, our host guided us through the landscape toward the main house. Large grass fields sprawl across the yard with concrete sidewalks as the only divide. Up a couple steps onto a patio with a grill, patio furniture, hammock and through the door (also coded for entry). The house is a remarkable time capsule of historical architecture. Certainly far from the ordinary, it's quite fascinating to look at. Although we were welcome to roam throughout the entire house, the upstairs were primarily reserved for guests. With A/C in every room, we were never too warm. There are two bedrooms both clean and well made, with comfortable beds and comforters. We had utility of a large bathroom with a couple sinks, shower, toilet, vanity mirror, coffee machine and fridge. The middle room had a flat screen tv and a couple couches with fresh fruit for the picking. Step out onto the roof-made patio and we had ourselves a stunning second-to-none view of the valley overlooking the rocket propulsion labs, perfect for an early morning coffee with my love, swinging gently on the loveseat bench. Downstairs, we had use of an awesome jacuzzi and our host made it even more special with candles and firepits. We had been looking forward to this trip for a long time, and once we were able to step through the rough exterior, we had a truly intimate and memorable experience. One that I hope many other couples can take advantage of. Only 10 minutes from the mall, and a handful fewer to the trails, there is too much to do to get bored. And even when you don't want to do anything, we found such solace and solitude on the patio feeling the autumn breeze through fading summer heat and that was more than we could have asked for. Arroyo del Sol may not have a pool or exercise facility, but it is a glorious retreat from the ordinary work-filled lives we endure, and I feel recharged and completely satisfied with our experience. Thank you so much! We cannot wait to visit again." - Jessica from California 9-12

The Hosts at Arroyo del Sol exceeded my expectation.  The warm welcome came right after you confirmed the reservations and sent me the directions.  I was driving when my phone rang.  It was my host to introduce himself and ask if would there be any need of assistance to get there.  Very nice of him.  Also, the way he spoke to me was friendly and welcoming.

    I arrived at Arroyo del Sol easily.  He welcomed outside the B&B and gave me explanations on how to enter and to leave the place anytime I needed and everything else.

    He escorted me to the guests sleeping area and let me decide in what room I'd prefer to sleep.  I liked it a lot.  I chose (of course) the largest room.   Both bedrooms were cozy and nicely decorated.  My bedroom was comfortable, VERY CLEAN, silent (just the way I like) and had everything I need.

    The bathroom is huge and comfortable and with all ammenities you may wish.  I could notice the perfection and love put in each and every detail. There is also a private room with comfy sofas, a table and a huge LCD screen TV.

    High speed internet, air conditioning, fine linen and decoration mean nothing if compared to the hospitality of the Hosts.

    What about the food?  Breakfasts were served by the time I said I wanted to have it and always with the very best. This morning they served a memorable pie with strawberries and blue berries.  Gosh, it was one of the best I have ever tried.  In the first night, they invited me over to dinner.  They cooked a delicious shrimp with couscous dish that and served it to be enjoyed with white wine.  EXCELLENT!!!

    I highly recommend Arroyo del Sol.  I just want you to know that I am a very well travelled person with certain high standard and I was VERY WELL impressed and happy for staying there.

    You don't need to ask me to write reviews about it.  I would do it weather you asked or not and it would be honest anyway.  The same way I am reporting my experience to you I would do if it would not have been satisfactory. 

Dauro from Buenos Aires, Brazil 9/12/2012

"We had a very relaxing nude long weekend at Arroyo del Sol B&B. Super hosts and lovely guest suites! The entire upstairs area is for guests and overlooks Arroyo Seco...fabulous sunsets from the guest living area. There is a great spa that overlooks the Arroyo and lush gardens for sunning. Breakfast was served outside on the deck and our hosts prepared a different full breakfast every morning...yummy. We thought we would miss having a pool, but the grounds were so lovely that our nude sunbathing was fabulous! We've enjoyed staying at other clothing optional B&Bs, we'll add Arroyo del Sol to our return list, especially since it's so close!! We're thrilled to have a private clothing optional B&B so close!"
- D.L. from California