Southern Mountain Garden Retreat

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Pool

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Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Grand Golf Course
‪4 min drive‬
Arizona Mills Mall
‪5 min drive‬
Arizona State University
‪10 min drive‬
Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A tranquil retreat at the foot of The South Mountain Preserve with a view of one of Phoenix's best public golf courses ! We are in a very quiet, small gated community which has a well maintained Pool & Hot Tub to relax in. It's a 10 minute walk to hiking, biking & Horse riding trails at the preserve. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is only a 7 minute drive away yet you never hear a plane go by!
Shopping & Dining are only a few minutes away in any direction with some of the best Southwest restaurants awaiting you.
You are only a 15 minute drive to Scottsdale, Downtown Phoenix or Chandler. ASU is just a couple of miles away if you're visiting for the annual Spring training.
The house itself is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. There are 3 bedrooms: The master has a King size bed & an ensuite bathroom & Cable T.V. There is a Queen size bed in another bedroom with a full bathroom nearby in the hallway to share with the third bedroom which has adult size bunk beds with the lower bunk being a larger double bed. A pack- n -play for your baby with the appropriate bedding is provided, bed linens, towels for the house & the pool, Shower essentials ( soap, shampoo & conditioner) & all paper products are also provided. The kitchen has all the utensils you will need for cooking & serving. There is a gas grill for you to barbecue in the back yard where you can listen to the sound of the fountain & watch native birds come for a drink.
The driveway can accommodate a large SUV & there is nearby street parking too.
We have decorated the house with objects of art & handmade rugs we love & hope you enjoy too. We always strive to make it the home you will always remember & where you made some great memories!
You can check out our raving reviews on airbnb!

Property manager

Saadi Nikoo

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No parties or loud music

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking is strictly in our driveway or in designated areas of the street indicated on a map left in the house.

Please set alarm when leaving the house. When checking OUT set the temperature to what is instructed in your check- in information.

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

Note from host: No parties or loud music

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

Property Registration Number 2020-193

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Phoenix

Located in South Mountain, a neighbourhood in Phoenix, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near theme parks. Arizona Mills Mall and Chandler Fashion Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tempe Town Lake and Camelback Mountain. Check out an event or a game at Footprint Center, and consider making time for Phoenix Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Water tubing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.

Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

Arizona Grand Golf Course - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Oasis Water Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Arizona Mills Mall - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Arizona State University - 10 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

24th Street - Jefferson Station - 9 min drive
Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
‪Lin's Grand Buffet - ‬10 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪The Farm at South Mountain - ‬3 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Mountain Garden Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Southern Mountain Garden Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Mountain Garden Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Mountain Garden Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Mountain Garden Retreat located?

Located in South Mountain, this golf holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Oasis Water Park, Arizona Grand Golf Course and SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium. Diablo Stadium and Arizona Mills Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Candice C.

6 Apr, 2025

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

Perfect!

Perfect for our family of 6. Beds are very comfortable, house is tastefully decorated, appliances and furniture top of the line and in great condition, quiet and safe community. Location was super convenient for us, not far from airport, enjoyed the trails nearby too. Owner was very responsive and accommodating. So happy we picked this house for our weekend in Phoenix!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

1 Jan, 2025

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

Thanks

Great property

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Baer B.

20 Apr, 2024

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

Long weekend w/Family

The rental was lovely, clean, well-stocked, and the owner was terrific to interact with. We would absolutely rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

5 Apr, 2023

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

Wedding

Great stay

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry K.

18 Mar, 2024

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

Great place for golf!

This property it very clean and is easy access to golf both at the Raven and Legacy golf club. We attended a lesson at Tour Striker golf academy located at the Raven. This place is highly accessible and close to great food options as well. Thanks for making this such an easy stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley D.

19 Mar, 2023

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

Perfect rental

Location was a perfect for where we needed to be. Easy check in process and host had great and quick communication. If we are in the area again we will stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH K.

30 Apr, 2023

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

Amazing

Close to everything. Water fountain was very relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler T.

5 Apr, 2023

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

Better than Expected

This was a clean property that was better than depicted in the pictures. The 3 codes (gate, door, alarm) were kind of cumbersome but worth it. The back yard was small but very private considering the house was in town and close to other houses. We would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy E.

17 Apr, 2021

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

Private large outdoor patio

Awesome quiet gated community close to canal for walking and offers great pool and hot tub. The unit was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. King bed was comfortable. The patio was our favorite part! We grilled and enjoyed the peaceful private setting. Only suggestion for improvement would be new carpet vs the stained carpet and rugs.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

donna k.

22 Feb, 2018

Exceptional house!

This house exceeded our expectations! Beautiful, clean, beautifully decorated in a gated community. Has a community pool and hot tub. Used the hot tub 1 day and was really nice. Has a lovely back patio area with a fountain. Plenty of space and had everything we needed to feel like home! The owner has thought of everything from providing pool towels to laundry detergent! Saadi answered all my questions quickly and was very helpful! Lovely stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

John M.

16 Jan, 2019

All worked great.

Clean, well equipped house. We didn't need to contact owners for anything. Only reason for 4-stars was temperature of subdivision whirlpool was set too low for use.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

17 May, 2021

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

It was nice and quiet

The house was very clean. Outside noise was not heard inside. The owners were very attentive and quickly responded to my messages. The only thing that I didn’t like is that there was glass everywhere. I have a 2 year old and I had to follow him around the house to make sure he didn’t break anything. It would work perfect for older kids but the little toddlers was a bit challenging. The patio was very nice too.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Nickolena H.

29 Jan, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Well-decorated home

This home has nice features like the artwork and decor. The outside if very nice and includes a dining table and fountain. We stayed there with three children, and I am not certain this is the best home for children as the rugs require special cleaning, and some of the leather seats and stools are difficult for children to navigate. The description includes a reference to hiking trails nearby. If these are the South Mountain trails, I am not sure I would have walked to the trails. I also did not see trails on the mountain. The home is in a neighborhood that is gated. There are a lot of codes to navigate - a code for the community gate, then the house, then an alarm for the home. This was a lot - once I forgot an item and had to run back into the house. I was worried I would set off the alarm. An outside light must also be kept on at all times, and the light comes into one of the bedrooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Phoenix, AZ

2 Dec, 2022

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

Perfect place to stay when attending a wedding at The Secret Garden

Saadi was a great host and his home was wonderful—clean and thoroughly stocked with everything we needed. The only thing that needed attention was the fountain, but we didn’t spend time on the patio so it wasn’t a problem for us.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Levi L.

26 Oct, 2022

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

Excellent place to stay

A very clean and comfortable place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

S L.

14 Oct, 2022

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

GCU Graduation

We had a wonderful experience while staying here to attend and celebrate my wife’s Masters graduation at GCU

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lupe V.

14 Oct, 2022

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

Definitely recommend

This home was so cozy and beautiful!! Very clean and organized! The host was very nice and made sure we were comfortable! Would definitely rent again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Al V.

1 Jun, 2022

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

Nice and Quiet

We enjoyed our stay. Very clean house and quiet neighborhood. Great area, close to stores, gas and Mall. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

5 May, 2022

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

Nice Place

Nice easy to use place. Close to golf courses.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne N.

2 May, 2022

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

70th Birthday

We had 3 brothers stay at the property for a golf weekend. The house was very clean and worked great for our group.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

14 Apr, 2022

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

Our Arizona Stay

We had a very nice time visiting our daughter who goes to school near by in Tempe. The house was clean and very homey. We visited the hot tub after a long day of hiking. We had everything we needed to fix meals. It was a very nice experience. Thank you

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

13 Apr, 2022

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

April Wedding

My son and his family joined me for my Niece’s wedding. The home had plenty of room for all 6 of us. It was close to the airport as well as the wedding venue. We loved exploring the area, especially The Farm at South Mountain. I had a few questions about the location of a few things and Saadi was quick to respond.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger B.

11 Apr, 2022

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

Beautiful Home Base to Enjoy Phoenix

This property was amazingly quiet and comfortable for our family of four. We never expected to have such a beautiful back patio with so many different types of birds when we were physically located in a large city, but this home felt secluded and we enjoyed sitting outside by the fountain whenever we were at home. The rooms were spacious and had comfortable mattresses, and it had an exceptionally well-outfitted kitchen. We were able to get everywhere we wanted to visit within 30 minutes as long as we avoided rush hours.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

31 Mar, 2022

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

Good trip

One of the best Vrbo’ we have stayed in.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasey K.

28 Mar, 2022

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

Clean and spacious

Perfect place for a group of 6 adults to stay for a great weekend of dragon boat racing! It was definitely nice to come back to a clean, homey place after a long day of paddling. Adults might have a hard time sharing the bunk beds though since they squeaked and moved with every tiny movements. Kids probably will have no problem.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022