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Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year

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A pool area with a fire feature, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A modern, circular building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
An outdoor pool area with a pool table, chairs, and string lights.
A pool area with a waterfall, outdoor seating, and a building with warm lighting.
A well-maintained golf course with a putting green, surrounded by cacti and shrubs, and a building with a balcony overlooking the course.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Place, Arizona Canal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Fashion Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Phoenix Zoo
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Phoenix

Located in Camelback East, a neighborhood in Phoenix, this vacation home is in the mountains. Phoenix Convention Center and Desert Ridge Marketplace are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Biltmore Fashion Park and Scottsdale Fashion Square. Traveling with kids? Make time for Phoenix Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Chase Field. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain biking, and mountain climbing nearby.
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Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

  • Arizona Canal - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Arizona Biltmore Resort - Links Course - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Biltmore Fashion Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Phoenix Zoo - 21 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Desert Botanical Garden - 22 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Campbell - Central Ave Station - 9 min drive
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Adobe Resturant at the Biltmore Country Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McArthur's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪R.T. O'Sullivans Sports Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year located?

This family-friendly Phoenix vacation home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Arizona Canal, Piestewa Peak, and Arizona Biltmore Resort - Adobe Course. Arizona Biltmore Country Club and Wrigley Mansion are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The outdoor space was amazing and enjoyable for all ages. We loved the game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the privacy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and outstanding property!

Fantastic home with amazing backyard and pool area - really enjoyed a boys weekend with golf and relaxing by the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 28, 2022
Thank you for being wonderful guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf trip

Great place for a golf trip to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 24, 2023
Hello Art, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We loved that you find the place great for your trip. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ultimate Getaway House

Accomodations and location is 5-Star.. Highly recommend for a large family group or friends getaway..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 15, 2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the accommodations and location. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and would love to host your large family or group again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet neighborhood overlooking downtown Phoenix from a distance. Extremely high quality unit and furnishings throughout. Easy access to Scottsdale shopping and restaurants. Short drive to various hiking trails covering all levels of difficulty. Can’t say enough great things about this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AZ golf trip

wonderful stay! the house exceeded expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 20, 2024
Hello Taylor, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback! We are delighted that you had a wonderful stay and that the house exceeded your expectations. We can't wait to host you again for another wonderful trip! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Property as pictured. Management agency was easy to communicate with and very prompt in their replies. Kitchen was well stocked even with specialty items like a juicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 1, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you found the property delightful and true to the listing, and that our team was easy to communicate with. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen too. We’d be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and beautiful house

We were a group of 12 adults. House was perfect for spending time outside with the pool, spa, outdoor amenities including putting green. Great location close to hiking. Offers great sunset views.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 23, 2024
Hi Libby, Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to know that the house was perfect for spending time outside with the pool, spa, and outdoor amenities. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the great location close to hiking and the stunning sunset views. We hope you had a fantastic stay and look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and amenities were great. Location and views were amazing. Pool is great, however had issue with the heating system and could not heat the pool for 5 of the 10 days. The pool became too cold for the kids.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the house, amenities, location, and views. We’re very sorry for the issues with the pool heating and understand how frustrating that must have been, especially for the kids. Your comments are helpful, and we’ll work to prevent this from happening in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home for a large family vacation!

We had three generations join - from 2 year olds to 88 year olds and all had a wonderful, comfortable and relaxing time. The home is exceptionally well thought out, beds are comfortable, and the views and amenities amazing. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2022
Thank you John for the fantastic review. Your feedback is really important to us. We here at Porter are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay and liked the place. We strive to give our guests the best quality service so they can enjoy their stay and have a home away from home. We would love to have you back again on your next visit to AZ.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 Family Spring Break

2 families, 10 people, adult age children. Great property. Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the home. Highly recommend to future renters.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 20, 2023
Hello Brian, we are delighted with your feedback! We are glad that you enjoyed every aspect of the home. We can't wait to host you again soon in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property!

We booked this home for my father’s 80th birthday and family reunion over the Thanksgiving holiday. This was the best rental I have ever booked! The property managers were very responsive and helpful with the booking process, check in and patient with my many questions. The house is luxurious and well equipped for a group. The outdoor spaces and the view made our stay truly spectacular. We made so many special memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2023
Hi Traleigh, Thank you for your 5-star review and for taking the time to share your experience with the community. Seeing that you had a fantastic experience is the best thing we could hope for! Your review means a lot to us. Thank you for booking this vacation home and choosing Stay Porter. We look forward to hosting you again on your next visit! Many thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Beautiful clean home. Everything needed for an enjoyable stay is provided. Private back yard and great views of Phoenix from the front. The only complaint is the pool was not ready when we arrived but someone came out day one to add chemicals.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2022
Thank you Stephen for the feedback! Your feedback is really important to us. We are happy to know that you liked the place. We hope you comeback and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect

Stayed for a work retreat. Home was great and aloud for a relaxed and private environment. Neighborhood is very quiet and home is very well maintained. Common areas where perfect for workshop reviews and everyone had something to do in the evening and still had room to find there own space when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2022
Thank you, Derald for the fantastic review. We here at Porter are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay and liked the place. We strive to give our guests the best quality service so they can enjoy their stay and have a home away from home
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time.

This property is in a great location and is large enough to accommodate multiple couples; however, it's clear the property has seen a lot of traffic with the amount of wear and tear throughout. There were a number of issues we had upon checking in (broken string lights, dirty pool, missing key to casita, non-working pool fountain with broken tiles...), which were eventually resolved by Porter (the company who manages the property). Despite the hiccups, we still managed to have a great time together as a family, while still having plenty of room for privacy. With a thorough deep cleaning and a few maintenance repairs, this property could be a 5 star property again; however, in its current state, this is a 4-star property with a 5-star price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 2024
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We appreciate your understanding regarding the issues you encountered and are glad that Porter was able to resolve them promptly. We strive to provide a wonderful experience for our guests, and your insights about the wear and tear will help us make necessary improvements. We're committed to enhancing the property and ensuring it meets the high standards our guests expect. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning home with views!

The house was exactly like its’ pictures! It is stunning with the wrap around windows providing incredible views, especially of sunsets! We never used the little casita, but it is adorable and adds to the backyard charm. We spent our afternoons and evenings after dinner in the hot tub and pool. Paying for the heating was clutch since our March evenings were very cool. The most remarkable thing is how attentive the staff is. They are very quick to respond. Our hot tub required a little work and a lot of chlorine, but they had someone there first thing Monday morning. I would highly recommend this home, and would absolutely love to rent from this company again! I’d like to see their entire portfolio! Thank you for a lovely trip! You can’t beat this location and privacy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 26, 2024
Hi Sarah, we appreciate your feedback about your experience during your recent stay with Porter. We are delighted to know that you had the best time during your stay and enjoyed watching sunsets as well as the views. Thank you for allowing us to resolve the issue you encountered with the hot tub. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Meetings

Great for groups
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2023
Hello Alex, thank you for leaving us your feedback. We appreciate you for giving us the opportunity to host your stay and happy to know that our home was able to accommodate you. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Property was excellent, but showing some signs of need for deep cleaning and maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 18, 2022
Thank you Andrew for that honest feedback. We appreciate it! Please include that we haven't taken this feedback or concerns lightly. We strive to give our guests the best quality service so they can enjoy their stay and have a home away from home. Hope we could host you again on your next visit to AZ.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect!

We rented The Happy Roadrunner to escape the Midwest winter in February for an extended weekend. We left snow and ice with 9 degree temps, and arrived to 75 and just beautiful. The house was magnificent. Plenty of space for 8 adults and one 7 year old. Watching my daughter go from the pool to the hot tub to a chair to dry and then into the game room all weekend was magnificent. There was always something to keep her entertained. The outdoor space if magical. Sunsets were among the most magnificent I have ever seen. Close to trails if you like hiking and we do. Did Piestwa peak twice over two days which was awesome! The space was great to congregate for dinners, but also to fan out for some quiet time too. Just a magnificent place and will definitely entertain coming back! Thank you to Sierra from Porter who was awesome to work with as well. Close to everything but very quiet neighborhood. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2022
Thank you for your kind words and being wonderful guests! We love to hear about beautiful family memories being made!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 26, 2025
Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Charlie! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
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