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A stay at an animal sanctuary in the big city!

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Living area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Popular LocationMusical Instrument Museum7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMayo Clinic Hospital9 min drive
  • Popular LocationKierland Commons10 min drive
  • AirportPhoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

A stay at an animal sanctuary in the big city!

Come stay for a visit at our sanctuary! The spacious 3 bedroom/2 bath guest house is located on site, in a super convenient North Phoenix location! Our non-profit organization, Happy Hooves, provides animal assisted therapy and activities for those in need. You can enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch swing, or off the back of the home you will find tables to sit an enjoy the beautiful furry rescue animals and gorgeous mountain views!

If you are interested in meeting the farm animals up close, we do offer a separate experience that may be public or private group. Availability and times vary based on the host availability, prior bookings, and seasonal weather. To book an experience or learn more, please contact host for more details. The experience supports the non-profit therapy program, Happy Hooves, and has over 250 5-Star Reviews.


The North Phoenix location has easy freeway access and located near tons of shopping, restaurants, and entertainment!
Due to the location of this stay, with multiple dogs, and large number of farm animals, including donkeys, it poses a much greater safety risk for guests, animals, and host. Guests are not allowed to bring animals on property.
This property cannot be used for purposes identified in the City of Phoenix Ordinance Section 10-195(c). The City of Phoenix short-term registration number for this property is 2022-1926.

Property manager

Jesse Pekarek
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Property grounds
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 2022-1926

About the area

Phoenix

This farm stay is located in Paradise Valley Village, a neighborhood in Phoenix. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camelback Mountain and Desert Botanical Garden, while Desert Ridge Marketplace and Phoenix Convention Center are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Westworld of Scottsdale or Peoria Sports Complex. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

  • Desert Ridge Marketplace - 7 min drive
  • Reach 11 Sports Complex - 7 min drive
  • Musical Instrument Museum - 7 min drive
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - 9 min drive
  • Kierland Commons - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station - 12 min drive
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 18 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 15 min walk
  • The Tamale Store - 16 min walk
  • Bahama Buck's - 13 min walk
  • Country Boys Restaurant - 17 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy O., North Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun overnight in Phoenix
Loved staying at Happy Hooves for the night before flying home to Canada. Relaxed and enjoyed seeing all the animals. Jesse and Brian were fantastic hosts and made us feel most welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jena R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Unique Treasure
We had a wonderful experience at the Animal Sanctuary. The guest house is adorable and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the animals on site. The property owner is a dedicated host and everyone would love to find more time to visit the property again! Highly Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronika T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING stay on a farm in a city!!!
This vacation home exceeded our expectations by far! Absolutely superb clean designer house, where every detail has been polished and thought through (only on the last night we realized that the owner himself planned, designed, furnished, decorated, cleaned, and provided everything to it). It was beautiful! Reflecting the idea of staying on the farm, the house is animal-inspired, but it is not overwhelming at all! While the kids' bedroom is all about farm animals (bedding, pictures, books, games), the master suite is tastefully decorated in neutral nature colors and designed accordingly. The 3rd bedroom (grandparents, second couple, teens) is super comfy and beautiful. Plenty of extra pillows, bedding, sheets, yummy smelling shampoos, lotions and gels in both bathrooms. Everything is squeaky clean. Fully stocked kitchen with beautiful dishes, cups, glasses, not to mention treats for everyone in the kitchen upon arrival! And all this - is just the beginning, b/c when we woke up in the morning and went on a back deck - we were greeted by the most amazing animals! Farm animals galore - you will have llamas, horses, sheep, donkeys, ponies - right in front of you - all the time! It was SO relaxing and therapeutic to watch them frolic, eat and play. Both, kids and adults in our family, enjoyed watching and interacting with them so much! The house stands in a high-end community, and is a short walk to a nearby Shadow Montn. Check it out! Get to know the owner Jesse - one of a kind!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Home & Convenient Location!
This home is perfect! The floor plan was nice. And we loved watching the animals in the "backyard". The location was convenient and easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Myrtle Beach, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!
If I could have given six or more stars, I would have! The guesthouse was spotless, and had every amenity you could ask for. Jesse, the host, was so nice and informative. The experience with all of the animals was above and beyond what I expected. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jesse Pekarek

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I am the founder and chair of the non-profit "Happy Hooves". We are an organization that provides horse and donkey therapy to those in need. From Alzheimer's and dementia, to stroke patients, to children with autism and special needs, as well as those suffering from depression and PTSD. Having grown up on a dairy farm in Minnesota, (relocating to Arizona in 1999)I have always had a passion for animals. I have shown many cattle throughout my young life and have a passion to give back to the community. This organization allows me to do just that. Most all of our animals are rescued, and the most recent two have come from a kill pen from Texas. Sharing this experience with others, teaching them the gift of healing from horses and donkeys, is truly something I love!

Why they chose this property

You will be staying on our property, P&M Farm (Pekarek and Myers, our last names), in the new guest house! Relax on a little hobby farm in the big city! Escape the hustle and stress for a bit and enjoy the serenity of the beautiful animals and gorgeous mountain views! For additional cost and scheduling, you are also able to meet the animals up close and personal and have a unique experience with miniature horses, mini donkeys, mini cows, alpacas, a mini mule, and even a barbados black bellied sheep! We have also started rescuing and rehabilitating large horses as well!

What makes this property unique

Where else can you stay and have your coffee, lunch, or simply relax and unwind with miniature farm animals?! This sanctuary visit will be one to hopefully provide you some rest and relaxation, and a break from the stress of modern day life.

If you are interested in meeting the farm animals up and close, we do offer an experience that may be public or private group. Availability and times vary based on the host availability, prior bookings, and seasonal weather. To book an experience or learn more, please contact host for more details. . The experience supports the non-profit therapy program, Happy Hooves, and has over 250 5-Star Reviews.

Languages:

English

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