This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

I started hosting my northern MN lake home by t fhe week a few years ago during late summer and fall when I travel, exploring and writing about off the beaten path outdoor places and spaces. I fell in love with this part of Arizona a few years ago--so I purchased this nice home near the smaller town of Apache Junction and love it. I've only had positive experiences with VBRO guests and as a guest. I only lease by the month here when I am not able to be here. The resort has a strict policy that maximum of 6 people and one must be 55 or older. They do require a $45 background check.

Apache Junction and Gold Canyon are just a short few-mile drive and have everything I need, dining, groceries, churches. The town swells from 12,000 to double when the snowbirds arrive. MESA is a bit further but has anything most mid-size to large cities have. The weather is great Oct-April but hot in the summer (I've fried an egg on the sidewalk and baked a pizza in my car in August) but the pool is outside my door and every place has AC and mine works great. Lease fees are greatly reduced in off months.

Everything is fairly newly remodeled. It is one of just a handful in this 300--home community that has a nice view of the mountains from the kitchen and front porch. Small town feel and close to some freshwater lakes and the Salt River. MESA & Pheonix airport make it easy and affordable to fly. I rented here for a month or two and liked it so much I just bought this place. I've stayed at others in Tucson and near here--but Rancho Mirage is well managed and very well maintained.