Vacation Rentals by Owner

Spring Training

Guest: Tadz (Willowbrook, IL)
Date of Stay: 03/24/12 Review Submitted: 04/06/12

In for spring training games and found the property a great place to stay. Located in a well kept subdivision it provided a quiet oasis yet had close access to restaurants, shopping, and easy access to area expressways. Inside was spotless and well maintained. Would recommend highly.

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

Mc's from the Midwest

Guest: mics from mo (Mexico, Missouri/Midwest)
Date of Stay: 03/07/12 Review Submitted: 03/17/12

This was our second stay at one of Dan's properties and we found this property like the other...perfect. Dan was very accommodating and the house was clean and comfortable. We came to Phoenix to visit our daughter who is an ASU student and we are already wanting to book one of Dan's properties for our next visit. Thanks again, Dan

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

Caring & Attentive Host; Comfortable Home

Guest: Victoria (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 02/27/12 Review Submitted: 03/09/12

We spent four days in this vacation home and were very comfortable. My sister, my mom and I were pleased that we had chosen this home, as it was well cared for and convenient to Scottsdale and Phoenix. We were surprised how close we were to everything, considering how much less expensive it was than comparable options in S and P. Dan is very attentive to details to make sure his guests are happy. We appreciate the care and love with which he maintains his vacation retreat. We stay in vacation homes every year when we travel, and Dan certainly is an outstanding host.

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

Erica Andersen, Ragnar Events

Guest: Erica (Uah)
Date of Stay: 02/13/12 Review Submitted: 03/12/12

We stayed in this home while in business in Arizona and found the until to suit all of our needs. The location was good, the home clean, and very comfortable. We would stay here again and appreciate all the managment does to ensure for a nice stay. Thank you!

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

spot-on!

Guest: Matt (Gilbert, AZ)
Date of Stay: 02/02/12 Review Submitted: 02/15/12

Perfect. Ive been a valley resident for the past 3 years and had family out for the Waste Management Open in early Feb of 2012. I must say, that in preparation for hosting friends and family from various parts of the country, I scoured many many properties before deciding on this one. FOR THE PRICE, LOCATION AND AMENITIES you simply WILL NOT FIND A BETTER PROPERTY NOR HOST IN THE EAST VALLEY. Those of you not too familiar with the valley, the location is a mere 10 minute drive from the airport situated with easy access to the 101, 202, and the 60. For families visiting ASU students, its literally a five minute drive to the campus, yet situated in a quiet, private neighborhood. For travelers looking to save some extra coin on a rental car, this location is perfectly situated 1.5 miles from the clean and efficient light-rail station which serves transit to major attractions through tempe into downtown phoenix (where the suns and diamondbacks play). Dan was a great host and took every effort to make our stay enjoyable. Would recommend this property to anybody and intend to rent it again when I host a group in the future.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Wonderful vacation home

Guest: K (Dubuque, IA)
Date of Stay: 01/12/12 Review Submitted: 02/02/12

We had a great time and the house was exceptional. It filled our needs and we felt right at home. Very spacious. We had guests over and ran out of gas for the grill and the owner was there within 10 minutes with a new tank for us. That was exceptional customer service. I would recommend this home to anyone wanting to stay in the Tempe area.

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

Great Vacation Place

Guest: Greg (New York)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12 Review Submitted: 01/15/12

The house was perfect for visitors; plenty of room and places to relax and a nice, bright kitchen, close to everything.

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

Perfect location, nicely updated, spacious, quiet neighborhood, GREAT LANDLORD!!

Guest: Colleen (Taylorsville, UT)
Date of Stay: 11/22/11 Review Submitted: 11/29/11

We spent five days in Tempe last week, and this vrbo house made our vacation perfect! We actually prepared Thanksgiving dinner there and we were able to comfortably seat our group of six plus 3 visitors who live in Tempe! It was superb! We really liked that there were so many sliding glass doors that led to the back yard/putting green. It was so relaxing to sit on the lawn chairs in the shade and just gab while we listened to the birds. My husband thought it was refreshing to eat fresh oranges from the tree in the back yard! The picture of the exterior of the house from the street gives you no indication how nice the home is on the inside! The house was large, comfortable, well-supplied with bedding and kitchen stuff. Dan is the perfect vrbo landlord. He answers emails quickly. We will definitely try to rent this house again!

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

Great stay

Guest: ericb (Central Valley, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/16/11 Review Submitted: 12/06/11

Just finished our stay here for the 2011 Ironman Arizona. House was great! Very clean, very nice. Lots of couches to relax on. Home was close enough to the venue that it made it easy getting back and forth. Dan was a great landlord and very easy to get a hold of if needed. Will look to stay here again if I do that event in the future.

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

WONDERFUL home

Guest: Bassoon (WI)
Date of Stay: 05/30/11 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

We had a fantastic experience staying here. We rented two houses from Dan and he was a fantastic help. Before arriving he was very kind answering all my questions about the area. Upon arrival he made sure we had everything we needed. He even brought us extra large serving plates (since we were planning a party) from his own house for us to use and fresh tomatoes from his garden! The house is very well maintained. It is VERY clean. It is well stocked with everything that you could hope for. But it is the little touches that really set Dan's properties apart. For example, every light switch in the house is labeled, no guessing as to what it will turn on or trying every switch. The location of this house is great. It is in a quiet neighborhood but in a very short drive you can reach the shops, restaurants, highways, and ASU. It is also very helpful to have two beautiful rental properties in an easy short walk apart. Our group went between the two house frequently and were very happy with the arrangement. If I find myself back in Tempe I will definitely rent from Dan again. Really wonderful properties and helpful landlord!!!!

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

An Oasis in the Desert

Guest: poschfam (Seattle, Washington)
Date of Stay: 05/11/11 Review Submitted: 05/25/11

We had a great experience in the house. It was nice to come back to such a cool, comforting, clean and neat place everyday Thank you for allowing us to use it!

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

ARIZONA GOLF GETAWAY

Guest: matty (POCAHONTAS,AR)
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 02/06/12

WE JUST CAME BACK FROM 3 DAY GOLF TRIP TO PHOENIX AREA. THIS PROPERTY WAS IN GREAT CONDITION,CLOSE TOO GOLF,FOOD AND SHOPPING. THE PROPERTY WAS AS DESCRIBED AND DAN WAS VERY HELPFUL AND COURTIOUS. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

John and Sandy

Guest: John (Cape Coral, Florida)
Date of Stay: 01/21/11 Review Submitted: 03/04/11

Beautiful home... we were in town to support our best friend and my former team mate as he was coaching the East/West All-Star College Football Championship Game at Sun Devil Stadium. Made a long weekend out of it, and other than the game itself, the highlight was the ambiance and comfort of this wonderful home-away-from-home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our stay from December 27th through December 31st, 2010

Guest: Judy (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/10 Review Submitted: 01/31/11

Our family has done an quite a bit of traveling over the years for work reasons or to do some fishing, sunning, or watch our beloved Hawkeye football team. In doing so we've experienced many types of accommodations. So when we find a location as nice as this condo it earns a card in our file of fabulous places to stay! This condo was very clean and well maintained. The pictures shown here in the listing also accurately reflect the home's appearance. In addition, the home included washing facilities that I did not see in the photos. Everything in the home was well labeled and organized. One item that we found extremely helpful was a local map hanging on the wall that highlighted many common necessities such as near-by grocery stores, post office and restaurants. This was definitely appreciated since we were not familiar with the area. The owners thought of everything right down to a discount card made available for grocery shopping! The home is located in a nice quiet neighborhood yet with close access to main highways. So with us coming from small-town-Iowa we didn't have any problems finding our way around. On this particular stay we were in town for the Fiesta Bowl played in the Sun Devils Stadium which was an easy 10-15 minute drive from the condo. We felt very safe and extremely comfortable here and would most definitely recommend this condo to our friends and relatives! A local restaurant that I would highly suggest you visit is The Melting Pot! It has great atmosphere AND food with a fun twist out of the ordinary!

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

Great Location Easy Access

Guest: sunshinenlv (North Las Vegas, NV)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 02/21/11

My family and I used this location over the Christmas holiday and it was great. Easy access to shopping, food...everything we needed. The home was decoarted for the holidays which really made us feel even more at home. Very well kept ho,e and yard. Able to swat a few balls or sip a glass of wine in the yard while I cooked dinner The owner was courteous and friendly and made sure we were well taken care of. Would highly recommend to others.

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

Thank you for the Wonderful Accommodations

Guest: Mikey (Dallas, TX)
Date of Stay: 11/17/10 Review Submitted: 12/08/10

The property was even more accommodating in person than it looked online...It was well maintained and was perfect for the 7 of us. I would recommend this property in the future...Some of the guests may even return next year since it was so close to Tempe Town Lake.

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

The perfect get away

Guest: Rich and Susan (Phoenix)
Date of Stay: 11/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/22/10

Words can not express our delight with this property. The attention to detail was fantastic and from the minute we walked into the house we felt like we were at home! Close to everything! We will definately be back and have told others what a great experience this was. We had small children and the house was perfect. They had a ball in the backyard and we felt safe knowing they could not escape or get hurt. They loved playing some of the board games that were at the house! As others have said the pictures don't do it justice and the beds were amazingly comfortable! Dan was great to work with and so accomodating. Thanks again Dan, we hope to see you again soon!

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

Great Space, Convenient Location, everything you need to relax

Guest: chicagoburke (Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 03/25/10 Review Submitted: 04/19/10

Comfortably slept 6 with ample space to spare, nice outdoor area to BBQ & chat. Close to golf, Hohokam and ASU. Pictures don't do the interior justice. Easy financial transactions with the owner - everything was smooth! Thanks to the owners for a great space!

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

Guest: Pam Southworth (Papillion, Nebraska)
Date of Stay: 03/19/10 Review Submitted: 03/19/10

Had a wonderful time vacationing in Phoenix. The home is beautiful and had all the amenties we needed and much more. It was so much better than staying at a motel and the location and neighborhood were both perfect for our stay. I highly recommend this rental. The owner was very easy to work with. We will definitely rent the home again next time we are in the Phoenix area.

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Great House, Excellent Value! Smooth and problem free rental

Guest: Bill&Martha (Knoxville, Tennessee area)
Date of Stay: 03/18/10 Review Submitted: 04/01/10

We rented this beautiful house to attend our daughter's wedding and to assist her bridesmaids with their lodging while attending the wedding. The internet pictures do not come any where near showing how fantastic this house is. It was very spacious, clean and one of the best furnished and equipped houses I have ever had the privilege of staying at. The house was wonderful for hosting a get together for the bridal party. We cooked out on the grill and enjoyed the covered patio area and outdoor putting green as well as the large dining area and beautiful kitchen. My wife enjoyed the chaise lounge chair in the separate (quiet) den/library area for reading while the bridesmaids and groomsmen enjoyed the flat screen television in the living room area near the kitchen. Our dealings with Dan (owner) were smooth, friendly and very pleasant. There were no surprises or hidden charges. Everything was straight forward and clear in our rental agreement. And upon our departure, our security deposit was quickly and completely refunded within a few days. I would highly recommend staying in this beautiful house, which I believe is a hidden value in the Tempe area.

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

Guest: Jim and Barbara Cutshaw (Arroyo Grande, CA.)
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 03/15/10

Four of us enjoyed four great nights in this quiet, beautiful home and the location worked perfectly for viewing local spring training games. We highly recommend the house and the owner Dan is super organized and very easy to work with. Our expectations were exceeded in every way.

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Guest: Vion (SHERWOOD PARK, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/11/10 Review Submitted: 03/11/10

Enjoyed our stay immensely. Dan you are a gracius host and it was nice to hear from you when we arrived and periodically during our stay. The accomodations were beyond our expectations and the location is very convenient to everywhere. Look forward to our next trip as we will definately stay here again. Unfortunately the practice putting green in the back yard did not help as I'm still a lame duck on the course!!! Thanks again Dan.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/06/10 Review Submitted: 03/06/10

The house exceeded our expectations. It was perfect for our golf vacation. Dan was easy to work with and I'd highly recommend this place.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/25/10 Review Submitted: 02/25/10

The house was immaculate and spacious, and Dan was a gracious host. The location is ideal. I had business in different parts of the metroplex, and my commute was never more than 30 minutes, even during the rush hour. This is a wonderful place to spend a vacation or an extended business trip.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/19/10 Review Submitted: 02/19/10

Stayed here while attending local cycling event (Valley of Sun Stage). Perfect location for attending races. Exceptionally clean house, quiet neighborhood, easy access. Backyard is very private with a nice putting green. I would definitely rent this unit again. Prompt return of security deposit. No issues at all.

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Guest: The Wagemaker's (Liberty Center, Oh 43532)
Date of Stay: 01/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/25/10

The Shannon Dr. house is FANTASTIC! My family and I were extremely pleased with our choice of renting this house instead of staying in a hotel. We were able to relax and totally enjoy our stay. The house was well furnished providing a home away from home and is located in a quiet neighborhood near many attractions. The house reminded us of something you would see in a House and Garden magazine. We will consider staying at this property again if it is available when we plan our next trip to Tempe.

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Guest: John R.1 (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 11/04/09 Review Submitted: 11/03/09

The Shannon Drive unit was outstanding and far exceeded our expectations. Brand new with nice amenities and plenty of space to accommodate a larger group (5-7). Quiet, peaceful neighborhood. Dan is a fabulous host - honest, helpful and easy to work with. Wonderful experience.

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