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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a toaster, and a coffee maker.
A gated entrance with a metal gate and a brick wall.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a ceiling fan.
A building with a beige exterior, a white door with a glass panel, and a potted plant beside it.
A modern living room with a gray sofa, a small round table, and a ceiling fan. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated for value
    Guests love how much they get for what they pay.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Arizona Mills Mall

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tempe, AZ
  • Place, Arizona Mills Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® Discovery Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living rooms

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Tempe

Located in South Tempe, a neighbourhood in Tempe, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Scottsdale Fashion Square 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 Tempe Beach Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Phoenix Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Mortgage Matchup Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Tempe, AZ

What's nearby

  • Arizona Mills Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kiwanis Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Diablo Stadium - 4 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • College Ave - Apache Blvd Station - 6 min drive
  • Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Factory Fruitlandia - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 🏜Urban Desert Retreat for the Adventurous Traveler Snow Free-Stay with us! ☀️🐾 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at 🏜Urban Desert Retreat for the Adventurous Traveler Snow Free-Stay with us! ☀️🐾?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🏜Urban Desert Retreat for the Adventurous Traveler Snow Free-Stay with us! ☀️🐾 on 20 April 2027 start from NZ$898, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 🏜Urban Desert Retreat for the Adventurous Traveler Snow Free-Stay with us! ☀️🐾?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🏜Urban Desert Retreat for the Adventurous Traveler Snow Free-Stay with us! ☀️🐾?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🏜Urban Desert Retreat for the Adventurous Traveler Snow Free-Stay with us! ☀️🐾?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 🏜Urban Desert Retreat for the Adventurous Traveler Snow Free-Stay with us! ☀️🐾 located?

This family-friendly Tempe holiday home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Arizona Mills Mall and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center. Arizona State University is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cute and comfortable place. Would definitely stay again

I really liked this property and the owners were very organized and responsive. Lots of little pleasant details.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2021
Thank you Sheryl for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleasant stay

An excellent accommodation. Very quiet, private, and secure. An excellent value for the Phoenix area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Tempe Casita!

We loved our stay. The casita is definitely a 5 star VRBO! The owners reached out to us upon our arrival to the rental and recommended a fabulous Mexican restaurant not far from the property. Delicious food! The rental was clean, comfortable and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2023
Thank you for your kind review Charlita, also the opportunity to host you and your family!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Owners were very friendly and accommodating

Good communicatin
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2023
Thank you Greg! We are so happy you and Nancy enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thoughtful / convenient

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place all around!

Great location close to freeways and valley locations, shopping. Very comfortable inside and out. Nice, thoughtful touch with the extras. Nice patio with area for shade and sun. Chris and Christina are very responsive and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2021
Thank you Debbie we appreciate your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent and relaxing!

Everything was exactly as advertised! The backyard patio was so nice to relax in the evening and the car was safe under the RV shed. Two needed repairs: the shower drain was slow and although the TV allowed all the app channels, the signal kept cutting out! Wonderful place and we would stay there again if in the city!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2021
Thank you for staying with us Jim!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a single or a couple. Clean and well maintained. The hosts were responsive, it was stocked with enough kitchen gear for up to four people, and there are white towels and bedding (yay!). Our only disappointments were to realize that there isn't a dishwasher; and that the outdoor furniture cushions are left outside (too worn/dirty for us to actually use). Providing two large, clean beach towels in an inside closet would have been helpful to toss over the outdoor cushions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Nice Casita

This is a very well thought out casita. We had everything we needed for our months stay. The owners are responsive and care about their guests. When we arrived we saw a notice posted on the refrigerator that stated a pet must not be left alone in the casita for any reason. This was a problem because we had planned on golfing. Also, this location is not in the best of neighborhoods and very close to the highway with traffic noise 24/7.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2022
Roxanne, Thank you for your feedback. As we strive to make sure every guest has a pleasurable experience, we also understand we can not be perfect especially with things that are out of our control.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Casita

The private, covered, gated entrance was wonderful for my dog and car and the Casita itself had everything we needed to cook, do laundry, etc. including a comfortable bed. The street was quiet for the area and we enjoyed the peaceful beautiful space. Many thanks to Chris and Christina :)
Stayed 27 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2023
Thank you Jacquelynne! We are so grateful for the opportunity to be your host and for your kind review!! We hope to see you again next time your in town :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, easy stay

This was exactly as described - a lovely, clean, easy place to stay. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2023
Thank you Colleen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Casita!

Chris and Christina’s casita rental was just perfect! It was perfectly located for several of our destinations. We attended a spring training game in Glendale & spent the day in old town Scottsdale. Their recommendation for take out meals were great and located very close to their home. The casita was extremely clean and decorated with special touches! A very warm and welcoming place to spend your time while visiting AZ! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2023
Thank you Melissa!! Please come back anytime your in town :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantasic Casita!

First of all, I'd like to give a HUGE shout out to the owners! From the onset, their communication was TOP NOTCH, and throughout our trip, they made sure to stay in touch when and if we needed something. There were so many great little touches that they had at the property that made our trip just that much more special. The property was clean and very expertly decorated. Communication was exceptional, as was access to the surrounding areas - we spent time in Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix (not including a day trip to Sedona) - so having easy access to thoroughfares is a plus. Neighborhood was very quaint and we always got smiles and waves when we saw people out and about. Highway noise was present, but by NO MEANS disruptive. We would absolutely stay in the Casita again, and have already recommended it to a few friends and family. Thanks again Chris and Christina for the sublime accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2023
Colin! Thank you Thank you !! We are so happy your stay was great! We look forward to the next time we are able to host you. Until then, safe travels our friend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

Chris and Christina are excellent hosts. The place was immaculate and very up to date. Everything seemed brand new. The hosts provided numerous extra touches too! I would highly recommend theiir casita.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2022
Thank you Donna!! Your review makes us so happy that you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to you coming back to AZ to stay with us again in the near future. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient

We were surprised how convenient it was for our stay to places we needed to get to. Also accommodated our dogs.
Stayed 70 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2021
Thank you for staying with us and for the kind words of review Nancy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July Trip 2021

We had a great time at the VRBO. It was clean, comfortable beds, pet friendly, and very convenient for what we needed to do. The hosts were immediately responsive to questions.. I would stay there again when I visit Phoenix.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2021
Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

Highly recommend
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2021
Thank you for staying with us Timothy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

They have thought of everything someone might need to stay for a short while! The home was very clean and comfortable. The property is well decorated and better than staying at any hotel! We were in town to visit family and this was a great place to come back and rest. When we visit AZ again we would for sure stay again! Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2021
Thank you Stefanie for the kind words! We value the opportunity for you all choosing to stay with us. Chris and Christina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tempe Casita

This nicely decorated Casita is full of small touches that make you feel at home. Very spacious for 2 people with every thing you need to cook meal. The bed is very comfortable. We loved being able to park in the gated covered courtyard. The courtyard had comfy outdoor furniture and a gas firepit. The owner was very responsive to our questions. We don't have a pet but the Casita is pet friendly for small well behaved dogs. The owners had dog bowls, toys, and blankets for your pet. Don't hesitate to book if you are visiting the Phoenix area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2021
Thank you for the wonderful review Carmen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of Amenities!

This was a great place to stay for a month! Chris and Christina did a great job with their Casita. We had everything we needed and more! Patio was great with chairs, umbrella, gas fire pit, lighting and a gas grill! They really did think of everything. Dog friendly neighborhood as well. P & R
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2021
Thank you Pamela!! Please come back and see us again when in town next. Chris & Christina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful guest house

We very much enjoyed our month-long stay in Tempe at the casita! The casita matches the description, with the exception that it feels larger in person than the pictures make it out to be! The apartment is overall very nicely appointed, including pretty much all of the kitchen implements you could need! It's clear that Chris and Christina put a lot of thought into amenities. We enjoyed the fireplace on the porch - it was wonderful to have some private outdoor space. (Note: there is no grass/ground covering in the patio area, it's fully paved.) The owners were very friendly, offered good local advice, and were quick to respond to & resolve minor issues (a city-wide internet outage and an issue with the door lock).
Stayed 32 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2021
We value the opportunity to have you all stay with us Sarah!! Thank you for such a wonderful review and compliment of our hard work to make sure all who stay with us have an enjoyable experience. We look forward to hosting you all again in the future!, Stay safe
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