Spectacular property

Guest: Deb & Rick (Illinois)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 09/28/10

This property truly meets the definition of "home away from home". The house has everything that you need and more! The house is extremely clean and equipped with all the essentials to prepare meals, entertain a few guests or just simply relax in the beautiful pool and back yard. My family was so comfortable in this home. Cheryl has equipped it so that you want for nothing while you are there.......from washing machine detergent and dryer sheets to golf clubs for the neighboring course and floats for the pool! I was so impressed with the details and the great decorating that she has done in the home, especially considering this is a vacation rental! Cheryl, we will be talking about our fantastic visit for a long time to come. Your beautiful home made it easy for us to concentrate on the wedding and visiting with family. Thank you for having such a wonderful place! We will definitely be back!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful home to rent!

Guest: Marie F.
Date of Stay: 11/26/11 Review Submitted: 12/06/11

My family stayed at this lovely vacation rental home for one great week. We loved everything about this home. It is very spacious and everything you need is there. We were very happily surprised to find all the comforts of home. It was great to see they had golf clubs that we could use without paying to rent some and the bikes were great too! There was a beautiful welcome basket waiting for us and a personalized card too. We did grille out a few times and it was made so much easier as there were condiments in the fridge and all the cooking utensils we could ever need. There is a plethora of information about tourist stops, restaurants, and places to shop. We even found coupons for different attractions. We went to the Wildlife World Zoo and had buy one get one free coupons left for us in the Welcome Binder. Everything was very clean and very well organized. They even had a discount card for the local grocery store to help save us money. We loved everything about our stay and can't wait to do it again!

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Nascar Weekend

Guest: NASCAR (Arvada, Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 11/09/11 Review Submitted: 11/16/11

The house made our trip, it was awesome! The layout and decor was beautiful. We had everything we needed just like being at home. We don't eat out so being able to cook meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner was great. The bedrooms, bedrooms and TV room was well stocked with everything needed. This is important when traveling away from home that the accomidations you expect are there. The house was located close to the track, which was a big plus when we rented the house. It was also located in a quite well established neighborhood. The house was close to shopping and restaurants. We can not say enough about this property. We hope to be able to go back next year to the race and will rent this property again. The entire process was handled in a professional manner. We were happy with Cheryl and Debbie. We want to thank them both for making our trip great!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Relaxation At Its Best

Guest: Susan and Joe (Downers Grove, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/25/11 Review Submitted: 10/01/11

We came to relax and that is what we are doing!!! The house is great-We have spent our time reading books by the pool, going in the pool (the water has been great!), and watching a video or going to the show to see a movie in the evenings. One night we had the theater all to ourselves. This was not a sightseeing trip this time and we all agreed that it has been just perfect. The September weather has been very good. Definately need a hat and plenty of water when you do go out. Husband has been walking several miles each morning and one morning I went with him to the Estrella Mountains to hike. Very HOT, even in the early a.m.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.

THIS IS THE PLACE TO STAY....WOW...AWSOME...:-)

Guest: L C.
Date of Stay: 09/17/11 Review Submitted: 09/29/11

Awsome! Great place no matter if you are looking for relaxation or a great central place to use to get to many sites, THIS IS IT! Cheryl has been great to work with through the entire process. Her home is absolutely beautiful and well maintained. We flew into Phoenix and got to the house in about 30 minutes. The house is in a newer neighborhood that is very quiet and hardly any traffic. Perfect for relaxing. My husband and I went for our wedding anniversary. It is very easy to get around for anything you need. Cheryl made it even easier by welcoming us with a lovely welcome basket and plenty of brochures and menus so we had some idea about the area, where to eat and shop. We traveled around the area, even drove to Grand Canyon Village. Close to many antique shops in Glendale and a little further is a wonder town called Prescott. She has a desktop computer provided in the house and WiFi so our laptop worked great and if needed we also had the desktop for looking up area info. Close by are many things like Dutchman's State Park, Saguaro National Park East (Tucson) and Sedona were easy day trips from the house. We ate some meals in the house, Sam's Club, SuperWalmart and several other stores for shopping near buy it was easy to grab steaks for the BBQ and light it up. The weather was HOT 106 when we arrived, stayed about 105-107. The pool was a nice cool way to combat the heat. Cheryl is very honest that the pool is not heated. We used the pool a couple of times but if you want to swim go late in the summer. The house was immaculate and we really liked the no smoking and no pet rule. The beds are all really comfortable. We used the master bedroom mostly. We both had good nights sleep! The sectional sofa is wonderful, I feel asleep it watching TV and it was soooo cozy. ? Thank you, Cheryl for our 'home away from home'. If you are going to be in Pheonix THIS IS THE PLACE TO STAY…

Owner response:We are grateful for all the information this guest has shared. We love to make our guests happy. It is a blessing to have people who appreciate all the amenities in this home and all the things to do in the area. Guests who stay here really do enjoy their stays. The private backyard pool is a year-round feature and a great place to spend relaxing times. Most people like to swim in it from May through September when the water temperature varies between 72 and 86 degrees, which can feel refreshing when the temperature is over 100. We are so happy this couple decided to spend their 25th Anniversary at their new “home-away-from-home”. Thank you, Larry and Cheryl (Owners)

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN, AND UPSCALE PROPERTY WITH WONDERFUL OWNERS/MANAGEMEN

Guest: Matlock's (Northwest Suburbs of Chicago IL)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11 Review Submitted: 06/23/11

This home was beyond amazing! My family and I had to travel to AZ on short notice for a family emergency. Cheryl and her Manager made the process seamless even with our short notice. When we arrived at the Avondale home, I was instantly blown away. I stepped in and saw what appeared to be a 'Model' home. This home has a great open floor plan that is well furnished, modern, beautifully decorated, and super clean. Every amenity was there for you. Whatever you accidentally left at home, more than likely will be at this home. Also, the pool and separate outside eating area are just as clean, inviting, and lovely as the inside. This Avondale area is newer with every store and restaurant you can name close by. I went to Fry's Grocery, and I noticed a discount store card on the house keys, I saved money!! I had tons of questions prior to arrival and Cheryl made sure that I had an almost instantaneous answer. When it was time to leave the only thing I had to say was, "I don't want to leave this house." I cannot wait to get back. In the meantime, I will make sure that my friends and family know where to stay when traveling into Avondale or the Greater Phoenix Area in general.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Love this place!

Guest: Melissa (United States)
Date of Stay: 05/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/30/11

The house is truly an escape from the doldrums of the everyday. It was sparking clean when I arrived and everything was in it's place and easy to find. The house is fully furnished in every aspect of the word. The pool was in perfect condition with a water temperature of 82 degrees in June. I will be recommending this property to my friends and neighbors for a great place to get away. Very close to everything with a lot of tourist destinations in all directions.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

An extraordinary & unforgettable experience!

Guest: Cindy (Anchorage)
Date of Stay: 05/07/11 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

This was SO much more than we expected! It's impossible to adequately describe. You just have to experience it. Avondale is a lovely, peaceful, clean and friendly place with everything within easy driving distance, including some wonderful eating establishments and great shopping. Cheryl clearly cares about her guests and wants them to have the best possible stay. She has anticipated every imaginable need and is extremely generous with the amenities. It's the most fully stocked vacation rental I've seen. The home is absolutely gorgeous. It's much bigger and more luxurious than it appears in the photos. You genuinely feel that it's your home while you're there. Certain people are gifted with nurturing qualities, an eye for detail and the desire to pamper others and Cheryl is just one of those people. She remembers specific details about her guests and customizes a very thoughtful gift basket. You will not be disappointed if you rent this property, unless of course you don't book it for long enough! I'm already dreaming of next year. I'm so grateful to have found this breathtakingly beautiful gem!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

What A Gem!

Guest: Susan and Joe (Downers Grove, IL)
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/15/11

Whether you are looking for rest and relaxation or a place to use as a hub to get to many sites, than this is it! Cheryl has been a pleasure to work with through the entire process. Her home is absolutely beautiful and well maintained. We flew into Phoenix and were at the house in about 30 minutes. The house is in a newer neighborhood that is very quiet. Perfect for relaxing. My husband and I went with our 18 yr old son. It is very easy to get around for anything you need. Cheryl made it even easier by welcoming us with a lovely welcome basket and plenty of brochures and menus so we had some idea right off about what to see, where to eat and shop. Since our trip was a 'no stress get away', we did not do any research about the area before hand. We took it day by day and using the maps and computer provided in the house found wonderful options to amuse us. Dutchman's State Park, Saguaro National Park East (Tucson) and Sedona were easy day trips from the house. We ate most meals in the house, with Costo, SuperWalmart and Fresh and Easy Market providing the food. The weather was great - 90's when we arrived, low 80's when we left. Cheryl is very honest that the pool is not heated. My son used it a couple of times but if you want to swim go later in the month of April. The house was immaculate and we really liked the no smoking and no pet rule. The beds are super comfortable. We used the master bedroom and my son tried the other two. Unanimous that we had great night sleep! We loved every minute of our trip and are already planning our next stay. Thank you, Cheryl for making this our 'home away from home'.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Jan.29, 2011-Feb 24, 2011

Guest: Ron (Des Moines, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 01/29/11 Review Submitted: 03/17/11

We have rented many vacation rentals and this was one of the best decorated we have stayed in, the king bed in the master was very comfortable. We enjoyed the yard, patio, washer and drier and rode the bikes around to explore the neighborhood most every day. The home is very well equiped and we enjoyed the gas grill for that dining option. Shopping and restaurants are conveniently close by. Cheryl was very pleasant and professional to deal with and we will rent here again if in the Az. area and if the home is available. Ron and Sherrie Des Moines, Iowa

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.