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ALL 5-STAR reviews! Lakefront King + Queen bed+ huge cnr balcony

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Huge wrap-around balcony
HUGE master bedroom with view of the lake
beautiful white-washed furniture.  Two oversized ... each about 8' long
master bedroom with large flat-sceen TV and private entrance to outdoor patio
Large Guest bedroom with plantation shutters

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Castles N' Coasters
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Arizona State University-West Campus
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Grand Canyon University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom Guest

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

ALL 5-STAR reviews! Lakefront King + Queen bed+ huge cnr balcony

Spectacular WATERVIEWS from Living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom and the huge wrap-around balcony! SPACIOUS inside and out! Plantation shutters throughout. Decorated in a coastal theme.

Luxurious master suite with private access to balcony, 50" flat screen TV, and a comfy reading chair. Two 10' mirrored closets and private bath. Quality linens. New spring-foam mattress.

Guest bedroom has queen size bed, 10' mirrored closet, reading chair, lots of pillows, quality bedding and new spring-foam mattress.

Oversized 65" flat-screen smart TV in the living room, super comfy leather sofas and two walls of windows overlooking the lake!

Large capacity washer and dryer, all of the small appliances you might need coffee maker, elec water kettle, toaster, blender, hand mixer, crock pots, hair dryers, etc.

Right outside your door is the entrance to the unusual 1-mile long paved walking trail that meanders around the lake going past fishing docks, waterfalls, creeks, fountains, and lots ducks, geese, swans, fish, etc. You can stroll, jog, or run the trail or simply sit on the benches and relax! The lake is stocked with various types of fish with a catch & release policy.

There are multiple gas grills located throughout the grounds. The community offers a HEATED swimming pool surrounded by cactus and beautiful bougainvillea, where you can spend the day or evening simply relaxing. Next to the pool is a hot tub and private tennis and pickle ball courts. Our unit is steps away from the pool. And our brand new hot tub was completed in March!

The elevator is about 25 steps from this condo. From the parking lot you can take either the stairs (which is 1/2 up to the 2nd floor and 1/2 down to the ground floor) or the elevator. When you step off the elevator, turn left and it is the first condo.

QUIET community but only minutes from the I17 which provides easy access to everything in Phoenix. A great vacation that is close to all of the metro area's greatest attractions.

Immediate neighborhood has many restaurants to choose from including: Pappadeaux Seafood, Olive Garden, Bobby-Q's (voted best in the US), Garciaš authentic Mexican, Red Lobster, Lone Star, OutBack Steakhouse, Black Angus, Desert Rose Steak House, Sizzler, Chili's, Hooters, Old Country Buffet, plus many more. Both Starbucks and Barnes / Nobles is a quick walk away!

Easy access to highways - located 1 block from the I-17. Close to all the fantastic sporting events and Spring Training. And best of all.. .only 18 minutes to/from the airport (non-rush hour).

In an effort to be good neighbors, we want to keep the noise and traffic to a minimum. We have additional rules below. We do make exceptions to these rules on a case by case basis.

Quiet Hours are 10pm - 7am
Travelers without reviews MAY not be accepted.
Bookings less than 7 days in advance MAY not be accepted.
Guests booking under someone else's account MAY not be accepted.
Guests paying with someone else's card MAY not be accepted.
There is a limit of 4 people (adults and children combined) allowed at the community pool.
No events allowed like birthday parties, wedding dinners, reunions etc.
Visitors are limited. Guests staying and visitors cannot exceed the home's maximum guests count.
Please let us know the specific ages of children under 18 years of age. Not suitable for toddlers age 9 months to 4 years

Property manager

Millie Richardson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
After you pay for your reservation we like to confirm everything by phone and exchange information.
Please let us know the specific ages of children under 18 years of age. Not suitable for toddlers age 9 months to 4 years

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Phoenix

Located in North Mountain, a neighbourhood in Phoenix, this condo is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Phoenix Convention Center and Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Happy Valley Towne Centre and Biltmore Fashion Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Footprint Center or State Farm Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
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Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

  • Castles N' Coasters - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Metrocenter - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Arizona State University-West Campus - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Grand Canyon University - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Peoria Sports Complex - 16 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Northern Ave / 19th Ave Station - 6 min drive
  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does ALL 5-STAR reviews! Lakefront King + Queen bed+ huge cnr balcony have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is ALL 5-STAR reviews! Lakefront King + Queen bed+ huge cnr balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ALL 5-STAR reviews! Lakefront King + Queen bed+ huge cnr balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ALL 5-STAR reviews! Lakefront King + Queen bed+ huge cnr balcony?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ALL 5-STAR reviews! Lakefront King + Queen bed+ huge cnr balcony located?

Located in North Mountain, this condo building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Metrocenter and within 3 miles (5 km) of Castles N' Coasters and Arizona State University-West Campus. Sahuaro Ranch Park and University of Phoenix-Northwest Learning Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 155 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

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

Cactus Flowers

Wonderful spot. Scenic & quiet. Hot tub was a relief after days of running around. Corner patio was great, and weather allowed plenty of coffee time in the morning, and nightcap drinks in the evening.Walking path very nice, but need HOA to develop a plan for the little goose droppings :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

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

Great getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. We were very happy with everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris N.

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

Phoenix Oasis

What a lovely condo-perfectly appointed complete with everything necessary to make our stay a wonderful. We loved walking the lake in the mornings and evenings and enjoyed the beautiful sunsets while sitting on the lanai.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

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

Spring Training

Thanks again Millie. This was our second year in a row to come for spring training. My expectations were high since we stayed with you last year. This property and our experience did not disappoint. This property is very well located in relation to the stadiums. We appreciate your hospitality and look forward to next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave T.

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

Great Phoenix condo

Great condo in Phoenix. Unit was very clean and well stocked. Very large balcony with views of the Desert Shores lake with a nice one mile loop around the lake to get your morning started. Super easy to get to and great communication. Highly recommend for a stay in the Phoenix area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Quite and Relaxing

Met our expectations very clean, great lanai!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

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

Lovely

This place offered my family a much needed quiet space to decompress after being with relatives all day. It was comfortable, clean and quiet. I loved being able to walk around the path and see all the ducks and geese. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Phoenix vacation

Large, clean second floor condo with lovely view and everything you need for a great vacation. Walk around the lake is lovely. Pool is heated and two nice pickelball courts. Highly recommended. courts. .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

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

Roomy and quiet

Very roomy and quiet. Great secure place to walk around the lake.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Very nice

The property was in a condo complex, very quiet with a very nice view of the lake. We enjoyed taling walks around the lake at different times. The check-in was a bit rough but that was my fault as I failed to print the check-in process before leaving home so had to keep accessing via my phone. We enjoyed the area very much.phone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald H.

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

Phoenix VRBO

Very nice. Only thing I did not like was the living room furniture was not the same as pictured on the web site.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain G.

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

Excellent!

A really nice 2 bed apartment with great views from the north facing balcony.Near to several bars/restaurants as well as supermarkets.Check in was easy and contact with the property manager excellent.Would highly recommend!
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne D.

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

Good location and relaxing

The property has great access to main interstate access with good area restaurant choices. Property was very comforting, quiet, and relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Teach and Doc Travel

Great place to stay. Big space. Clean and all ready for guests. Quiet place we did see some other renter's We would be happy to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles s.

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

NASCAR Weekend

Had the perfect Condo for three people, plenty of space, clean, good tv for when we came back in the evening, close location to many restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi E.

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

Restful

Last day disappointing do to landscaping dust.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay at this condo. It was very clean, nicely decorated and aptly furnished. We did a little bit of cooking and found the dish ware and pots and pans just what we needed. I was pleasantly surprised to find a filtered water pitcher in the fridge. Nice touch.I chose this condo because of the beautiful lake and all the green grass around it. A little oasis in the dessert. But when we arrived all the grass was torn up. They are just starting some new landscaping. So there were bull dozers right in front of our view and no greenery. Millie assured us that she had not been alerted to this. I don’t know how long the process will take but you might want to check with the owner before you book if you care about the lack of grass and the bull dozers. Everything else was just as we had expected. We would stay here again, hopefully with beautiful landscaping next time. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tenley M.

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

Beautiful view!

Had a very relaxing stay, enjoyed a daily morning walk around the lake with lots of turtle sightings and found the balcony a lovely spot for coffee or wine depending on the time of day. Place was very clean and comfortable. Great location for our needs. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

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

Lovely place

This is where we stay every time we come to visit our daughter at GCU. It’s a quick drive to the university and centrally located with things to do and places to eat. Such a peaceful get-away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary m.

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

Great Place

Desert Shores was as perfect a location that you can get. It was centrally located and close to everything. Our condo was fabulous. Very clean and very well stocked with anything you need as far as housewares are concerned. Our host was great, I never needed to talk to her, but she kept in contact via e-mail throughout our stay. Comforting to know she was available and concerned on how our stay was. How ever you grade 10 out 10, 5 stars or AAA, Desert Shores was that good for us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Perfect location, lovely condo!

The condo was exactly as described. Large wrap around covered deck overlooking a small lake. The lake has a walking path for owners/guests. There is a small fishing platform however we didnt use it. Location was very quiet yet close to everything. Highly recommend this vacation rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

GCU graduation weekend.

We loved the location, lake and pool! All members of our family went for walks around the lake and enjoyed the pool. Very peaceful with the doves singing. Unit was super clean and well maintained. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi R.

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

Desert Shores Condo

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely condo. Everything was very clean and well appointed. The beds were extremely comfortable and the adjustable guest shower head was especially appreciated. We loved the lake view and enjoyed the walking path in the mornings. We also enjoyed having morning coffee on the balcony and swimming in the pool in the afternoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Millie Richardson

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We have been coming to the Valley for 15 years to enjoy the sunshine and escape the blizzards of Michigan. We enjoy traveling the world and immersing ourselves in other cultures. I love re-designing living spaces to incorporate a natural sense of serenity while creating a feeling of simple elegance.

Why they chose this property

We love the community and own several vacation condos on the lake. This one captured our attention because of the awesome lake view. It is very close to the lake (and on the 2nd floor) so when you look out from the living room, dining room, kitchen, or master bedroom it appears as though you are on a boat on the lake because all you see is the water! It is amazing! We fell in love with it and decided it needed a Coastal atmosphere inside as well as the view!

What makes this property unique

The community is quiet and serene but we have GREAT access to the major roads leading to all areas of Greater Phoenix. Plus being right off the I17 provides opportunities for great day trips both North to Sedona or South to Tucson.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests