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A couples retreat, hiking trails, horse boarding available, Desert Hills.

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Hair dryer, towels
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 233 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A couples retreat, hiking trails, horse boarding available, Desert Hills.

This one bedroom, one bath Casita is ideally located close to all the Phoenix area amenities, yet is in a rural neighborhood surrounded by other horses properties. Set on a 7.5 acre parcel, the Casita is part of a working horse training facility that includes a roping arena, horse stalls available for a fee. There is also a 3 bed 3 bath house available for rent on the same property. You can bring your own horses to board(contact owner for price and availability) or just come to enjoy all the other surrounding activities that are close by. Situated close to the town of Cave Creek, the Casita is within waking distance of the Maricopa Trail and Sonoran Preserve. It is minutes away from the Ben Avery Shooting Range, Lake Pleasant, numerous great golf courses and North Scottsdale. Whether you come to greater Phoenix area for horse events, golfing, hiking, “The Barrett Jackson”, “Phoenix Open”, spring training games, shopping or ATV/UTV riding, you’ll find this Casita convenient to all these attractions. It is also convenient to great restaurants and entertainment.

If your into the Roping and Barrel Racing events that go on all winter in Phoenix, we are located near several Arenas, Dynamite Arena is only 15 Min away, Town of Wickenburg is only 45 min away and has several Roping arenas and Barrel races going all winter! Morris Town is 40 Min away for a couple Roping Arenas. Buckeye Arena in Buckeye AZ is only a 45 min drive from this house! And so much more!

The Casita is furnished with a queen size bed, couch, microwave, small refrigerator, coffee pot, utensils and small BBQ grill outside. It has a TV and air conditioning. A small patio with table and chairs gives a nice outdoor feel. Lots of natural desert vegetation, including saguaros, palo verdes and mesquites, surround the Casita, providing a private setting.

Check out our other listing if you think you want a bigger house, listing number 1460464

Property manager

Sandy Rieser

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 360 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
AZ, Phoenix

What's nearby

  • Happy Valley Towne Centre - 14 min drive
  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix - 19 min drive
  • Reach 11 Sports Complex - 22 min drive
  • Desert Ridge Marketplace - 23 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Encanto Dos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hot Bagels and Deli - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A couples retreat, hiking trails, horse boarding available, Desert Hills. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A couples retreat, hiking trails, horse boarding available, Desert Hills.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A couples retreat, hiking trails, horse boarding available, Desert Hills.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A couples retreat, hiking trails, horse boarding available, Desert Hills. located?

This family-friendly Phoenix apartment building is located in a rural location, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Desert Hills Trailhead, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pioneer Living History Museum and Cave Creek Regional Park. Sonoran Preserve -Desert Vista Trailhead and Catch-and-Release Fishing Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

A couples retreat, hiking trails, horse boarding available, Desert Hills. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen Duff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location for a base camp, to explore the Cave Creek area, with comfy bed and couch plus a full bath. Surrounded by ranch properties and natural landscape it’s a nice place to relax after your hike or ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The casita was clean, cozy, and in a quiet area. The hosts were communicative and had treats and a welcome note for us when we arrived. The only thing that was a little challenging was the dirt road. It had multiple potholes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation for bike week
Place is very nice and clean. Only thing is the main road leading to property is poorly maintained. Not the best for bikes or low clearance cars
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome VRBO. Highly Recommend
Very beautiful, quiet and clean. Easy access and great location. Will be back to stay again next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet setting
Exactly as advertised peaceful and quiet nice room with everything you needed for a short stay loved the horses and their dog Marley who greeted us most days Close to the unique town of Cave Creek lots of great shops and restaurants.Sandy and Steve were wonderful hosts and always available when needed
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really loved the place. It was our first time there and we would love to come back there.
It was very clean. They had fruit, wine,cheese and cracker and water and coffee there for us. Love the little house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couple get away
Out of the way yet close to carefree highway. Horse property, so you have that country feeling. Amazingly quiet considering how close highway is.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reece J., Orange, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great! Quiet!
Awesome place . Super quiet. Comfortable bed. Great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Kate H., Hartland, WI - USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Casita
Just needed a place to lay my head at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Couldn’t have been any better!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
We stayed for a week over Thanksgiving. It's a great location and very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Denver, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful time would stay again
Great room will come back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Little Getaway
The casita was exactly what I needed for the weekend. It's comfortable and a nice getaway from the city. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melode M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sharing space with animals
New signage would make it easier to find. We enjoyed the mule, quail, lizards, cotton tails, cactus wrens and little ground squirrels. Horses and long horn cattle were friendly. Definitely a calm setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Horse Property
Absolutely loved our Casita. It was perfect for my husband and I while vending for a week in Cave Creek. Marley, the dog, was super sweet. Enjoyed her occasional visits. There were muffins, a bottle of wine and other goodies waiting for us when we arrived. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
This was a great getaway for my husband and I. Sandy had made pastries and had wine, cheese and crackers for us. That was great as we hadn't eaten and didn't something to snack on before we went out to eat. The ranch is a little out of the way but don't let that dissuade you - there are still plenty of things to do nearby. We were also fortunate enough to get to watch some calf roping at the ranch. Afterwards, the dog came over to us so that he could be praised for the good work he did. Thanks for a wonderful weekend. p.s. hope your neck gets better soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Comfortable and cozy. Great location. Definitely will stay again next trip to Phoenix.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
I had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect Place!
This was exactly what we needed. It was clean. The location is perfect. The hosts left muffins and wine for us. I would recommend this property to everyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Stayed for a weekend to attend a wedding and hike. The home was clean and comfortable. It was the perfect halfway point between our wedding location in Phoenix and Sedona. The owners responded immediately to a couple of questions we had. The highlight may have been Marley, the owner’s pup that welcomed us when we arrived and came to wish us safe travels when we left. Very quiet and peaceful location as well. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

RJ A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay ing Az
The site was perfect, on a ranch dirt drive but the privacy and the hospitality is second to none. Tried to rebook for end of March but was already taken.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place and location
We absolutely loved our stay with Sandy and Steve. They made us feel right at home. The Casita was perfect for two people. It is located on their family horse ranch. I loved saying hi to the horses every morning with my coffee, not to mention their adorable dog Marley. The location was perfect for getting around the area. It's so close to everything, yet you feel like you're away from it all. We went for the Waste Management Open, which was only about 25 minutes away. We were also close to several great golf courses, hiking trails, and restaurants. They also have a larger house next to the Casita that they rent out as well. We would definitely recommend this place and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and private. Lots of horse paddocks and I think I heard a donkey or two! Nice owners who left me with several contact numbers - always helpful - but everything was fine. Lovely patio too.

10/10 Excellent

chris l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy warm place to stay
Very nice mini home, set up much like a studio apartment. Very warm and inviting, host has excellant communication.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022