Vacation Rentals by Owner

It was like living in a show home!

Guest: Lazlow (Kelowna British Columbia Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/15/11 Review Submitted: 12/26/11

My wife, my son, and myself spent a month in this beautiful home and loved it. It was spotlessly clean and came with everything you could possibly want. The owner was always available to answer any questions or concerns and was a complete pleasure to deal with. Our entire experience there was definately worth the 5 star rating.

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

Never want to leave!

Guest: Lisa (Roseville, CA)
Date of Stay: 08/19/11 Review Submitted: 08/26/11

I am currently writing this review from the living room of this spectacular vacation home on our last night here. We have been here a week and have had such an incredible stay! The only negative is that the week went by too fast! We will be extending our time here next Summer for sure. This was our first time renting a vacation home. We usually stay at a 5 star resort in Scottsdale and weren't sure if renting this home could compare. All we could say all week was how it beat it by a mile!!! Let me just begin by saying that we are as picky as they come when it pertains to cleanliness. The house was immaculate without having a harsh chemically cleaned smell. It was just pristine! The beds were so comfortable I even emailed the owner to tell her that I have never slept well away from home and we all slept like babies from the first night! The kitchen is well appointed with everything you could need and more! The view from the backyard is amazing, the stars at night are spectacular. The pool and spa are perfect and the putting green kept the teenager happy! :) The master is on the opposite end of the house from the other bedrooms which is excellent for privacy when traveling with children or relatives. The owner's were so great to work with from the first point of contact. Really there were just so many little details that they thought of to make this a seamless and easy experience! This house is set up so perfectly! Pack light, you won't need much, everything is waiting for you at this home away from home! We will DEFINITELY return next year! Thank you Jayne and Calvin for offering up this lovely home!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Perfect Accomodations for Relaxing in Arizona

Guest: Family of Four (Valparaiso, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11 Review Submitted: 04/06/11

My family of 4 had an amazing time at this gorgeous home. This home is even more beautiful than the photographs show. It is very roomy and comfortable. The pool area and putting green provided endless entertainment for the four of us. During the day you could see the mountains from the backyard and at night you could see millions of stars. The neighborhood is very quiet. We traveled to Arizona for spring break (we're teachers) for sunshine, warmth, and baseball. We were able to visit the Cincinnati Reds/Cleveland Indians spring training facility just a few miles away for a ballgame. We were also able to see a White Sox game in Glendale and a Cubs game in Mesa. All were easy drives from the home. One day we even made the four hour drive to the Grand Canyon. Our two boys started and ended each day in the pool. We cannot thank the owners enough for allowing us to stay at their home. They were very easy to work with from the time we paid the deposit until we returned home after our stay. I highly recommend this property to anyone interested in staying in the Phoenix area.

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

Nervous about renting?? Don’t be!

Guest: Cold Northerners (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11 Review Submitted: 03/31/11

Our first full month away from home was a blast! There were two of us, and two other couples joined us at various times … plenty of room for 6 to 8. As soon as we walked in the door we gave a big sigh of happiness. The kitchen was so well appointed, right down to the spices, that we could cook anything and with the new Safeway conveniently located just a few miles away we were able to prepare some great meals. The beds were supremely comfortable (better than home), and there was a fantastic walk-in closet in the master suite. More towels than you could ever use, and plenty of sheets. The basket of various sunblocks and towels for the pool were an unexpected touch, and shampoo, conditioner, and lotion was supplied in every bathroom. We loved the pool and spa and will always remember swimming on a warm night, looking at the stars. The view from the back yard of the wash and mountains was great and the neighborhood was very quiet. When we weren’t playing golf, we spent hours in the back yard, reading and soaking up fresh air and sun to comfort us when we returned to the still frozen north. Everything was set up to make it a pleasant and comfortable experience, right down to the ipod and player loaded with all of our favorite music. The instructions were clear and efficient in explaining the alarm system, pool controls, entertainment systems and appliances. We would recommend Jayne and Calvin’s hospitality without any hesitation. Thanks Jayne!

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

We'll be back.....

Guest: Packer Backers (De Pere, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 01/28/11 Review Submitted: 02/18/11

We just completed our stay at this beautiful home and it was fantastic. We had 6 adults and it had plenty of room to accomodate us all. The kitchen is my favorite part of the indoors....the appliances are top notch and we all chipped in to make meals and clean up afterwards. I'd move in in a heart beat! What can I say about the pool/hot tub but "I want one"! With the backyard facing south, the temps were always nice even though the weather dipped a little below 60's a few days. We enjoyed every minute in the pool and hot tub and the patio furniture made it feel like we were staying at a fancy resort....excellent! I can't say enough great things about this house....it was like a home away from home (only better because it's surrounded by mountains)! Don't miss out on hiking nearby - for those over 55 and not in top-notch shape, there are some nice, easy trails to hike on. We would definitely stay here again some day. I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone looking for a get-away. And the fact that the PACKERS won the Super Bowl while we were there added to the fun! Thanks Jayne and Calvin! PS - I love the SafeWay nearby.....great grocery store to shop at and Oasis Bagels were great too!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guys Golf Trip

Guest: Marc (Shediac, NB Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/08/11 Review Submitted: 01/18/11

I have to say that this house has everything you need to make you feel right at home. Each member of our group had their own bedroom, the kitchen is "Top Shelf" and the hot tub and pool where great after a day on the golf course. I have rented several houses in Florida and Arizona over the years and this one is on the top of my list.

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

Golfers Dream Vacation Rental

Guest: Barb and Mark & Friends (Boston)
Date of Stay: 10/02/10 Review Submitted: 10/14/10

We are a group of 6 Adults that decided to rent a house instead of staying in a hotel while we golfed in Arizona. What a fantastic choice! This house has so much room - appears even larger than the owner says it is. Has every amenity you can imagine. And for the golfers - it is in such close proximity to some amazing golf courses. The Wi-Fi helped us find some great deals at some great courses so bring your laptop...! Even the course right in the area - just a couple of blocks away - was a great PGA style course. We even went back to the course on Friday night for happy hour - music, appy's, drinks - sat out on the patio - easy to do since it's only a couple of blocks away. The backyard at this house is amazing. We were in the pool non-stop - even in the evening it was fantastic. We sat in the loungers watching the Arizona sunsets and later just looking at the stars, listening to music. Daytime we had putting competitions on the putting green - Truly amazing house. The most fun we've had on a golf vacation so far.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing Vacation Rental

Guest: Jon (Vancouver)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

Amazing vacation rental property, the home is beautiful! I stayed with my family (July 30 – Aug 6) the home was clean and very comfortable, we have eight people staying here in total 6 adults and 2 small kids and we never felt crowded. The pool and back yard was excellent, good location and community. The scenery and sunsets were spectacular. The owners were excellent and helped us with great information and ideas to fill our stay. I strongly recommend this home.

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

Great Vacation house

Guest: markmary (Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 05/25/10

My wife,daughter,and sister just recently rented this house(week of May15-22).We could have not asked for anything more,spacious,clean,more room then we needed.The owners were a great help,instruction were very well laid out.Very nice pool and hot tub,barbecue.If you are into a golf vacation this is a great spot.There is a great course within walking distance.I would highly recomend this place.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Patrick42 (-)
Date of Stay: 03/21/10 Review Submitted: 03/21/10

We stayed here with 6 adults this past February and couldn't have been happier. This home is BEAUTIFUL will all the amenities you could possibly need while on vacation. The pool and spa area is perfect for relaxing and grilling out. The home itself was very large and accomodated all of us very well. We look forward to coming back!

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Simply the best vacation rental in AZ

Guest: Jeff & Jenn (United States)
Date of Stay: 03/13/10 Review Submitted: 04/10/10

We loved the location of this home. It's far enough out for total relaxation, but close enough in to get anywhere fast. The sunsets were amazing. It was lovely to have views of the desert. This home is decorated beautifully. The kitchen is very well stocked. The inside and outside furniture was very comfortable. This home is even better than the pictures. It was extremely clean. The owners were very helpful and extremely professional. They went out of their way to make sure our vacation would be fabulous and it was. We would definitely rent this home again.

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

Guest: Scott Trueman (Santa Barbara, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/03/09 Review Submitted: 11/03/09

I stayed with 5 other friends at this home for 2009 Mens Adult Baseball World Series (we were playing in the tournament). We found the home to be beautiful, spacious and quiet. The owners were a delight to work with and met all of our expectations. I would stay here again!!! Great house and well taken care of!

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Guest: Debbie D. (Welland, Ontario )
Date of Stay: 10/21/09 Review Submitted: 10/20/09

Spent ten days in this perfect home which has everything one could possibly want just to relax and enjoy the sun, the view, the pool or jump in the car and easily see the beautiful sites Arizona has to offer. Hope to go back one day.

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Guest: marcelle2 (n/a)
Date of Stay: 10/19/09 Review Submitted: 10/19/09

Spent ten days at this location with seven woman. Had a blast. The pool and spa were awesome along with everything you need for your comfort. All the benefits of a private oasis and easy access to many of the hot spots around Phoenix.

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Guest: Irene11 (Nanaimo, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/19/09 Review Submitted: 10/19/09

I stayed in this beautiful home for 2 weeks in April and really enjoyed my stay. The house was spotless and fully equipped. Location is great for day trips, shopping, golf and other outdoor activities. Highly recommended.

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Guest: Brenda & Bob (-)
Date of Stay: 10/16/09 Review Submitted: 10/16/09

Fantastic house...we had an awesome time. The house was beautiful and was set up like a hotel! Will definately go back again. Most relaxing vacation we've had in a long time.

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