Vacation Rentals by Owner

Carriage House - Prescott

Guest: VRBO Traveler (Prescott, AZ)
Date of Stay: 02/20/12 Review Submitted: 03/17/12

Our stay was extremely pleasureable and the house was everything we anticipated. all the rooms were clean and appliances/electronics were in good operating order. The house has a nice view and is close to downtown but it is also easy to reach other Prescott locations. The WiFi was an excellent addition as our trip was a combination of work/vacation. We would definitely stay there again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

New to the process

Guest: john (phx)
Date of Stay: 01/19/12 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

This is my first time using VRBO, and it was with extreme pleasure and satisfaction on the experience my wife and I had here at the carriage house. Ellen and Mike were prompt, kind, willing to work with your schedule, and extremely efficvient which led to a easy transition for a first time user of VRBO. There house shows nothing but detail, cleanliness, a very comfortable experience, and a great way to experience prescott. My wife and I want to personally thank the owners for their time and generosity for sharing their home with us. You will not be disappointed if you go with the carriage house.

Owner response:John and Branda are 2 of our most favorite guests ever! The house was in absolutely perfect condition on check out. We are grateful for their patronage and care.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Snowy Wonderland

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/02/11 Review Submitted: 12/05/11

This was our second visit to the Carriage House and it turned into a winter wonderland. Aside from not being able to get out of the subdivision (our Jeep is a rear-wheel drive and those hills are steep!), we hibernated for a day and a half of our 3-day stay and got some much needed R & R. The granite counter tops were a new addition and they were beautiful - the kitchen is a joy, well equipped and ready for gourmet meals. Corner gas fire stove keeps the family room toasty. Our dogs loved the snow and the completely fenced back yard is a big plus for worry-free outside time for the pups. Hosts Ellen and Michael are wonderful to work with. The house is well-maintained, pristine clean, and roomy enough for a couple or a family. So close to Phoenix, but with the higher elevation, it's like a different world. I highly recommend this property - you won't be sorry.

Owner response:Becky and Nick are wonderful guests. We hope they come back often!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

hard to beat

Guest: cave (phoenix,az.)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11 Review Submitted: 10/25/11

spent 5 months here this summer and it was amazing.. the views.. the accomidations.. you have to see it to believe it... this mountain side home is set up perfect for everything you mite want. i travel alot and have stayed at other VRBO places.. but this is the one that really stands out. the owners are very particular.. so they will meet your every need. balconys.. decks.. patios.. it's all here. extra large lot with an orchard out back. i dare you to find a kitchen with more granite counter tops.. or more remote control fireplaces. the bedrooms are so large you dont really want to get out of bed/leave the room. all 3 have a special feel. there are gardens front / back / and on the side...lots of pine trees.. rose bushs. also.. wysteria all over the pergola next to the grill. bring your camera.

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

Carriage House-A Home away from Home!

Guest: Alice (Solvang, Ca.)
Date of Stay: 05/04/11 Review Submitted: 05/12/11

We have been coming to Prescott, AZ. on a regular basis for 5 years, as to visit our son who went to college there. We found Carriage House through a friend who has used VRBO on a regular basis. The home was warm, clean and very nicely decorated! We wanted a place to come back to after graduation festivities and Carriage House was perfect! We loved having a Home away from Home! Our family of 6 was very comfortable and being able to cook and BBQ was a big hit! The price was less then we previously had paid for our usual need for 2 hotel rooms. It was very comforting and very quiet! Carriage House is very centrally located! I felt comfortable letting my children jog to the local gym. We walked as a family to some very nice restaurants etc. The owners, Ellen and Michael were very hospitable and available if we needed anything. We wished we had been able to use Carriage House more often and not just at our son's graduation! A great time was had by all! Thanks again for a Great Weekend!

Owner response:Alice and family were wonderful guests. Thanks for staying!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Comfortable and Cozy ..... A great time at Carriage House

Guest: Doug (SaddleBrooke)
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 06/28/11

This was our second stay at Carriage House. We love it there. The facilities are great. Great stove and fridge. A beautiful addition since our last stay is the new granite counter top. The family room is cozy and nice ... with a nice big screen television and a warm gas fireplace for those cool winter evenings. Carriage House is centrally located, so everything is close. Shopping, downtown, Watson and Willow Lakes, Thumb Butte, etc. We love the Prescott Brewing Company, which is only about 4 miles away ( downtown ) .The master bedroom bed is very comfortable. Everything was clean and well maintained. We enjoyed sitting on the front deck and the back patio sipping a glass of wine. Michael and Ellen have been wonderful to work with. We would recommend Carriage House to all our friends and anybody who wants to rent a great place at a fair price.

Owner response:Doug and Carol are great guests. We love having our guests return time and again! Thanks for the compliments!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful Experience

Guest: j & K (Ely, Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 02/13/11 Review Submitted: 04/01/11

This was the first time we used the VRBO system to pick a location and rental home. We were more than satisfied - a wonderful experience! The house was very comfortable - easy to live in. We had plenty of room for guests when they came for the weekend. The guests had their own private bedroom and bath - what a treat for them! The owners were very responsive to our questions and have done a great job preparing the home for visitors. An added bonus was the basket of information on things to do in the area and restaurants with maps. There is so much to do in Prescott - we hope to come back again.

Owner response:Kerry and Jerry were great guests who took outstanding care of our home. They were thoughtful and considerate with our our things, and even removed their shoes while in the house to save our carpets! Wonderful!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Carriage House - so comfortable, a home from home

Guest: Martin (Northampton England)
Date of Stay: 10/13/10 Review Submitted: 10/28/10

A big thanks to the owners for allowing this beautifully presented and comfortable property to be rented out. It was well furnished and all would easily cater for a larger family group than just the 3 of us, having 3 large bedrooms with bathrooms and plenty of living space to allow for individuals to relax or read whilst others enjoyed the outside space or just watch TV. The large fitted kitchen had all the pots, pans, crockery and glassware you could want for, and with the dishwasher meant very little washing up - a bonus for the man in the party!! The house is situated in a quiet neighbourhood with easy access to supermarkets, restaurants and lovely country parks, and only a couple of miles away from historic Prescott Town Square and Whisky Row. It also offers easy access to the freeway and highways to visit the Jerome and Sedona areas The property was spotlessly clean and very well furnished. Clear instructions were left for operation of the satellite televisions. The owners kept in touch all through the period from making the reservation, to the point of arrival and after leaving. We loved sitting on the front porch in the morning, eating breakfast and watching the birdlife. It was also a pleasure to come back to after day trips out. The nearby Oak Creek Inn is a great restaurant serving delicious food, but get there early as chef stops cooking after 8pm and they'll start turning off the lights when it's time for you to go!! But they do open from 11am, and the food is great. There is a long list of local eateries in the property with guest comments on, which we found a useful tool. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this property and would recommend it to others without any hesitation. Martin, Julie & Eliot

Owner response:Martin, Julie and Eliot were wonderful guests. It was a pleasure to host them at Carriege House. We are so glad they enjoyed staying as much as we enjoyed having them.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Guest: Byron and Sara
Date of Stay: 06/01/10 Review Submitted: 09/20/10

Byron and Sara stayed from June 1- September 1, 2010 Dear Ellen and Mike, We sure enjoyed your lovely home and comforts as well as your hospitality. The beds were more comfortable than what we have at home. We spent a lot of time out on the deck enjoying the view, especially the one off the master bedroom. We could even see some fireworks on the fourth of July. Sure beats the traffic jams. To bad I'm not into a lot of cooking and entertaining, since your kitchen is so well equipped for entertaining and a lovely dining area for guests. Your place is immaculate and I did not have to clean up other people's mess upon arrival like other rentals in the past. The weather in Prescott is great and the evening always cool down to a nice temperature to sleep with the windows open. Even though you do have air conditioning, we used the swamp cooler and it was fine for us. It was nice to have a Safeway close for shopping plus the Snap Fitness to exercise. I found it easier to exercise on the tread mill than climbing hills with my asthmatic condition. Say hi to Margaret and Rick for us. They are such a nice couple and we enjoyed chatting back and forth. Looks like next summer we may be going to Seattle or Oregon. Nothing carved in stone yet but you know me. I love being near the water. Thanks again for all your hospitality. Your home is lovely and convenient to downtown. I'll miss the food at Iron Springs Cafe and Murphy's. Take care and enjoy the rest of the year. Perhaps someday we will get back to Prescott and enjoy your place again. Best Regards, Byron and Sara

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Guest: Peter
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

Hi Ellen, Thanks again for allowing us to rent your wonderful property. It is truly a great house. Location couldn’t be better (especially the short drive to La bruzza’s Italian restaurant!) We look forward to renting from you again. I have already passed along your 3 listing to a few friends.

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Guest: Terry & Beth Jackson (Elkton, Maryland)
Date of Stay: 03/04/10 Review Submitted: 03/04/10

We had the pleasure of spending two weeks in February at the Carriage House. As Prescott is one of our favorite places, we wanted a place to stay in that would be warm and comfortable and the Carriage House exceeded our expectaions. Its location was ideal and we took many day trips in Arizona and was able to return and fix a relaxing home cooked dinner. Our little dog thoroughly enjoyed the fenced yard. The open floor plan allowing us to enjoy the fireplace while in the kitchen was wonderful. We simply had a great time. Thank you Ellen and Mike

Owner response:Terry and Beth were terrific guests. We hope to hear from them again. Owner's note October 2010. Great news! Beth and Terry will be returning to Prescott and will once agian stay with us. This time at another of our houses, Granite Creek Cottage vrbo #193815. We are happy to welcome them back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/26/09 Review Submitted: 11/26/09

November, 2009. We truly enjoyed our weekend at the Carriage House. It was cozy and comfortable, extremely well-stocked, and large enough for the four adults and four dogs in our group. The completely fenced back yard was a plus for the dogs (poop scooper provided, too). The gas fireplace took care of the morning chill quite nicely. Even though it is in a neighborhood, it has a very secluded, private feel. The owners obviously shared their "home" with us, not just a house. Chalk up another positive experience through the VRBO system!

Owner response:The Didiers were great guests. We are so pleased we could meet and host them.

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Guest: Ralph & Julie Bare (Bullhead City, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/31/09 Review Submitted: 08/31/09

We enjoyed our 10 days in June so much that we eagerly returned in late August for nearly 3 weeks. The house is filled with lovely (and comfortable) furnishings, has a well-equipped kitchen, and exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed sunrises on the front deck (great outdoor furniture) and then adjourned to the backyard patio (table and chairs under a wisteria-laden cover) for breakfast. Bluejays, hummingbirds, dove... a walk-around garden in the backyard with fresh herbs... something of interest from every deck and patio. The house's three large bedrooms are equally attractive, each has a TV, excellent bed/mattress, upscale bathroom. The large living areas give guests the opportunity to be together - or apart - for visiting, card playing, watching TV, or daydreaming. Location is another plus. Settled on a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood, it's less than five minutes down the hill to Safeway, WalMart, Walgreens... and 4 miles to historic downtown Prescott. We found this to be the very best option for escaping our summer heat, and anticipate returning in 2010.

Owner response:We loved these guests! Julie and I spent many hours emailing before and during their stay. We would welcome them back anytime!

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Guest: Bob & Margot (So California)
Date of Stay: 08/13/09 Review Submitted: 08/13/09

This was our first time at a vacation rental home and what a great experience it was. The location is great, the decor beautiful...and very comfortable, especially the beds! We so enjoyed the backyard barbeques and then watching the moonrise from the balcony. It's a perfect blend of quiet and privacy, yet close to downtown. Everytime we thought of something we might need, sure enough it was there. Thanks again!

Owner response:Bob, Margot and kids were awesome guests!

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Guest: bob mammen (mcminnville oregon)
Date of Stay: 01/10/09 Review Submitted: 01/10/09

Great house, very comfortable. Furnished exceptionally well, amenities well thought out and provided for. Location is perfect, secluded neighborhood but only 5 min. from downtown.

Owner response:Bob and family have stayed in Carriage House twice in 2 years. They are wonderful guests.

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Guest: Diane Edwards (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 12/08/08 Review Submitted: 12/08/08

My husband and I, our daughter, son-in-law and 2 children spent a wonderful weekend in Prescott. The Carriage House is decorated so warmly and cozily. The kitchen is beautifully set up. The backyard is awesome and private. We felt totally at home and would stay here again.

Owner response:Loved getting to know Diane. We still are in touch!

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Guest: Tim & Amy1 (Phoenix, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 08/04/08 Review Submitted: 08/04/08

Carriage House was everything we hoped for . . . and more! We went there with another couple and their toddler so having two master bedrooms was great. The house was spacious, very clean and had everything we needed, including a fully stocked kitchen. It's also perfectly located about 7 minutes from the Town Square, but still secluded enough to provide the privacy we wanted. We will definitely stay there again the next time we're in Prescott.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/18/08 Review Submitted: 06/18/08

We would definitely stay here again. It is a very comfortable, roomy house only about a 5 minute drive from downtown Prescott. The house is pet friendly and the yard is huge. The owners were very accommodating and clearly have pride of ownership.

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