10/10 Excellent
Emely P.
20 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emely P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Apartment
â Private Entryâ King Bedâ Affordable Comfortâ Historic Neighborhoodâ Close to it all
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2526 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Phoenix, AZ
- Place, Arizona Veterans Memorial ColiseumâȘ5 min walkâŹ
- Place, Encanto ParkâȘ14 min walkâŹ
- Place, Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterâȘ4 min driveâŹ
- Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)âȘ10 min driveâŹ
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
â Private Entryâ King Bedâ Affordable Comfortâ Historic Neighborhoodâ Close to it all
Ideal for solo travelers or a pair of adventurers â our guest suite is perfect for those who want an affordable stay, while being close to the main attractions for their daily adventures. We are a 5-minute ride from trendy new restaurants and Phoenix city nightlife, 10 minutes from Sky harbor airport, and around the corner from Encanto Golf course. Our suite is equipped with the basics, 65" TV, WIFI, coffee maker, huge bed, hot shower, towels, bed linens, We provide shampoo & conditioner, but please bring your own bodywash if desired. We have A/C & heat, microwave, refrigerator and free parking. Outdoor garden area with view of the Spanish style fountain, and native succulents & cactus. We don't have a kitchen for cooking, but we are a quick drive to trendy new restaurants and Phoenix city nightlife. If you are looking for a safe, quiet, and comfortable place to come back to after your long day of exploring, this is it!
Feel free to ask if you have any more needs or questions about the neighborhood!
Guest access
Guests will have their own keys to both the back yard and guest house to come and go as they please. There is a private locked gate entrance to the back yard where guests can enjoy the outdoors. The guest house is located in the back yard, unattached to the main house fully private.
Interaction with Guests
It's your vacation! We can socialize or respect your privacy.
Other things to note:
Casa Papaya is located in downtown Phoenix. Being the fifth largest city in the United States, Phoenix has the typical metropolitan sounds, planes, trains, automobiles. Many of our guests have reviewed Casa Papaya as a quiet oasis from the surrounding hustle and bustle of the city, but we still choose to remind guests that they are not in a rural area. We love our city, and the local business and people that make it great and know you will too.
We try to keep our rates low for guests, and part of that is being energy conscious. We ask that guests turn up the AC whenever leaving the unit so that it is not running continuously while no one is home.
There are two skylights in the unit, one near the bed, and one over the kitchen. If you are a sleeper that is sensitive to light in the morning, you may want to bring a sleep mask.
Guest Rules:
Not safe or suitable for minors
No smoking on the property
Not suitable for animals of any kind
No parties or events
Check-in is anytime between 3PM-10:00pm
Check out by 11AM
Feel free to ask if you have any more needs or questions about the neighborhood!
Guest access
Guests will have their own keys to both the back yard and guest house to come and go as they please. There is a private locked gate entrance to the back yard where guests can enjoy the outdoors. The guest house is located in the back yard, unattached to the main house fully private.
Interaction with Guests
It's your vacation! We can socialize or respect your privacy.
Other things to note:
Casa Papaya is located in downtown Phoenix. Being the fifth largest city in the United States, Phoenix has the typical metropolitan sounds, planes, trains, automobiles. Many of our guests have reviewed Casa Papaya as a quiet oasis from the surrounding hustle and bustle of the city, but we still choose to remind guests that they are not in a rural area. We love our city, and the local business and people that make it great and know you will too.
We try to keep our rates low for guests, and part of that is being energy conscious. We ask that guests turn up the AC whenever leaving the unit so that it is not running continuously while no one is home.
There are two skylights in the unit, one near the bed, and one over the kitchen. If you are a sleeper that is sensitive to light in the morning, you may want to bring a sleep mask.
Guest Rules:
Not safe or suitable for minors
No smoking on the property
Not suitable for animals of any kind
No parties or events
Check-in is anytime between 3PM-10:00pm
Check out by 11AM
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-2025-000021
About the area
Phoenix
Encanto, a neighbourhood in Phoenix, is home to this apartment. Biltmore Fashion Park and Arizona Mills Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Desert Botanical Garden and Tempe Town Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Field or Mortgage Matchup Center. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and hiking in the area.
Phoenix, AZ
What's nearby
- Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Encanto Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Encanto Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Barrow Neurological Institute - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- âȘMcDonald's - âŹ3 min drive
- âȘJack in the Box - âŹ3 min drive
- âȘCircle K - âŹ3 min drive
- âȘArizona State Fair Bar and Grill - âŹ7 min walk
- âȘDenny's - âŹ3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
7 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam H.
2 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Adam H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
jose v.
20 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cozy spot
jose v.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donald K.
21 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place! Great location!
Donald K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shelly R.
4 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sedona
Shelly R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
STEVE W.
27 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
STEVE W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
4 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
John
7 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
John
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrea B.
28 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Andrea B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shannon C.
30 May, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Consistently great
Shannon C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kim A.
9 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place....quiet, centrally located and safe
Kim A.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol W.
26 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quik stay
Carol W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas A.
9 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what I needed for solo travel
Thomas A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dennis M.
25 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phoenix Center City
Dennis M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
David B.
21 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect cozy little place to stay while jetting around Arizona! Comfortable and lovely!
David B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
29 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Jennifer M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jen M.
29 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spot on!
Jen M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
6/10 Okay
patricia h.
26 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Phoenix
patricia h.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Becky B.
27 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Becky B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
johnathan a.
13 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kind Owners & Clean ideal location
johnathan a.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shannon C.
10 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay ROCKED!
Shannon C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melea R.
1 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place
Melea R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
james m.
13 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
encanto
james m.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jose P.
6 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet city retreat
Jose P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Stephne Bischler & Jon Beckley
Jon and Stephne are Phoenix transplants who share a love of Phoenix, the state of Arizona, nature, food, fun, and each other. They moved into Casa Papaya in 2018 and began their Air BnB service with the intention of providing the best possible guest house for visitors to the Phoenix Valley.
Stephne is a native of Edmonton, Canada and an avid hockey fan. Having lived in Phoenix for over a dozen years, she is a local expert on things to do and places to go. She loves traveling to different countries, as well as frequenting her favorite local haunts in her adopted city of Phoenix. She also sings, plays piano, and does leather work.If you have questions about what to do during your stay in Phoenix beyond the contents of this welcome book, she is a perfect guide.
Jon is a native of Virginia who moved to Phoenix from Nicaragua in 2013 to complete his masters degree at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He loves traveling to emerging market countries, as well as day-trips to Northern Arizona during the hot summer months. In addition, he likes gardening, swimming pools, beer, juggling, and the Chicago Cubs.
Stephne is a native of Edmonton, Canada and an avid hockey fan. Having lived in Phoenix for over a dozen years, she is a local expert on things to do and places to go. She loves traveling to different countries, as well as frequenting her favorite local haunts in her adopted city of Phoenix. She also sings, plays piano, and does leather work.If you have questions about what to do during your stay in Phoenix beyond the contents of this welcome book, she is a perfect guide.
Jon is a native of Virginia who moved to Phoenix from Nicaragua in 2013 to complete his masters degree at the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He loves traveling to emerging market countries, as well as day-trips to Northern Arizona during the hot summer months. In addition, he likes gardening, swimming pools, beer, juggling, and the Chicago Cubs.
Why they chose this property
We have traveled all over the world, and saw the need for reasonable accommodations provided to humans, by other humans who care. We take great pride in our VRBO, and try to think of every amenity to make your stay most enjoyable.
What makes this property unique
We have a wonderful guidebook that will help you navigate the city and find great restaurants, shops, attractions, and even basic needs like nail spas, hospitals, grocery stores and more! We are on site, and knowledgeable about the city and surroundings. We are happy to help you and answer any questions.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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