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TWO Water slides, Pickleball Court, mini golf, lawn Chess

Family-friendly holiday home with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Double Water Slide w/Grotto
Welcome to the Little Hacienda Resort!
Family Room
Kitchen- remodeled 2024
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 28557.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gold Canyon Golf Resort
  • Place, Dinosaur Mountain Golf Course
  • Place, Lost Dutchman State Park
  • Airport, Mesa, AZ (AZA-Phoenix - Mesa Gateway)

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Bedroom 2- main floor, private bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3- main floor, private bathroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4- main floor, shared bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5- main floor. Shared bathroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6- upstairs, shared bathroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7- upstairs, shared bathroom

1 King Bed

Bunkhouse- detached from main house, closest bathroom is in the house

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom- main floor

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

TWO Water slides, Pickleball Court, mini golf, lawn Chess

Welcome to our southwest Spanish style Hacienda! Almost 6,000 square feet, 8 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms.

This backyard is amazing, your own private resort! The pool has two water slides, a grotto with a waterfall, a tanning ledge and a separate hot tub. Plenty of patio seating for your large crowd. Many pool lounge chairs, 4 plus patio seating areas- in the shade and in the sun. Many large patio heaters for the cooler desert evenings. Heating the pool is $200 for up to 7 days. (please note, our pool is over 17,000 gallons and we bought the largest heat pump our pool company could find. In the winter months the heater will struggle to maintain temperaures above 80 degrees when the overnight temps are low and the sunlight is so short of hours and also low temperatures. The heat pump will automaically shut off as an equipment saftey feature when air temps go down to 45 or below. When your use the waterslides and the water is cycling thru the cold air, it will also cause the pool tempature to lower. Please message us for any other questions before booking and please understand the water will not feel like a hot tub.) The pool has its own full bathroom and is completely fenced off from part of the yard with a gate for safety of the little ones.

We have a basketball hoop, 11 hole mini golf course, and a pickle ball court. Yard sized chess game! We also have corn hole, ladder ball, lawn darts, and spike ball. We added two sun sail shades over the playset and miniature golf areas in 2023.

We have a RuffHouse Playset, large enough for older children also. Made local here in Mesa, Az!

The outdoor kitchen is so large! It has a brand new griddle and grill fall of 2023, 2 beverage refrigerators, an ice maker with a hand painted mural that continues your view of superstition mountain right into your back yard. It’s covered- so plenty of shade and a sectional, a table that seats 8.

We have a game room with a pool table, dart board, connect four, shuffle board table, and a poker table. You won’t have time to leave the property to do other activities!

Our beds all have quality linens and sheets. We have 5 pack n plays, two high chairs, 2 toddler cots & 2 floor beds. Kid friendly plates, cups and bowls. Plenty of books to read to the little ones and chapter books for the older ones. We have family friendly board games and puzzles. These are located in the bedroom with buit in bookshelves.

The master bedroom and bathroom are huge and has a loft with amazing views of Superstition & Dinosaur Mountain and a desk for a working vacation.

We have two additional bedrooms that also have desks and office chairs so online schooling or a working staycation are easy at our house. A printer is available for printing.

We have remodeled the kitchen June of 2024! Brand new kitchen aide double wall oven, TWO dish washers, French door refrigerator and a built in drawer microwave. A 6 burner built in down draft cooktop. We added a breakfast bar with 4 barstools. The kitchen is stocked!! Paper towels, Saran Wrap, tinfoil and some condiments, spices just to mention a few. We have a 4 slice toaster, kitchen aide hand mixer, vitamix blender, nesspresso ventura coffee machine, a keurig and a drip coffee maker. Full set of pots and pans with extra skillets. Crock pot, instapot and Dutch oven. Lots of kids cups, plates and bowls. Our dinning room table can seat 10 very comfortably, and of course the two high chairs.

We have parking for two RV’s with 50 amp RV hook ups and septic dumps.

This property can handle multi generation family get togethers or multiple friends and families that want to vacation together. The sunsets and the stargazing will surely be a part of your memories on this vacation as Gold Canyon is a small quiet town with very little light pollution. This is our personal vacation home and we want to make your stay wonderful for special family memories.

We are close to beautiful hikes on Superstition, Dinosaur and Silly Mountains, a Goldfield ghost town and gold mine is near by and the annual Renaissance Festival. Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake are close by. You can rent paddle board & Kayaks and get out on the water. Salt river tubing is another fun way to spend the day. Rent a tube from them, float down the river and take the shuttle back up. Apache Junction & Mesa are close by with Costco, Marshall’s, Target, malls and so much more. There so many restaurants to choose from right here in Gold Canyon and such a short drive to Apache Junction and Mesa. Mesa Flea Market is open on the weekends and so fun!

We are 35 mins to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport- 20 mins to Mesa Airport, 40 mins to Scottsdale, all the conveniences nearby but Gold Canyon has the relaxation of small town living.

Gold Canyon has several top golf courses and this home can easily fit several families for a golfing vacation!

Please note there are several cameras located on the exterior of the property for security reasons. Camera 1 faces the large gate at the front of the property. Camera 2 faces the side yard. Camera 3 faces the backyard, Camera 4 faces the game room and small gate.

We do not allow any jumping or diving off the top of the water slides or the grotto/waterfall for safety reasons and shallow depth of the pool.

We have a very large rooftop balcony with a spiral staircase. The surface of the roof cannot hold patio furniture, it has the potential to poke holes in it. The wall going around is too short for safety. We have choose to padlock the gate so that little ones and furniture are not climbing up. Please be aware of our safety rules and if you choose climb over our gate and padlock it is at your own risk.
There is another rooftop balcony upstairs by the two bedrooms that has a bench so you can enjoy star gazing and the view.

Please note. We have many propane tanks at the property for the outdoor kitchen and the patio heaters. As we live out of state we are unable to keep the tanks filled used by guests. You will probably need to fill them when you arrive at the house, there is a swap at walgreens less than a mile from the house and Basha's Grocery store a little further away. Our house keeper can also swap them for you at the price $250 for 6 tanks. Please let us know when you are booking so we can have the tanks filled prior to your arrival. Thank you.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have 4 pack/plays
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Events

No events allowed
Contact us for written approval.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
All ashes & butts must be throughly cleaned up.
We encourage all renters to purchase the $99 accidental insurance policy. After you purchase the insurance we will refund $99 back to you.
We do not allow any bachelor or bachelorette parties.

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: Contact us for written approval.
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2765839

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Gold Canyon

Located in Gold Canyon, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Sidewinder Golf Course and Gold Canyon Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lost Dutchman State Park and Silly Mountain Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gold Canyon, AZ

What's nearby

  • Sidewinder Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gold Canyon Golf Resort - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dinosaur Mountain Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lost Dutchman State Park - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Arizona Athletic Grounds - 26 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (AZA-Phoenix - Mesa Gateway) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gold Stallion Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does TWO Water slides, Pickleball Court, mini golf, lawn Chess have a pool?

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

Is TWO Water slides, Pickleball Court, mini golf, lawn Chess pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at TWO Water slides, Pickleball Court, mini golf, lawn Chess?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TWO Water slides, Pickleball Court, mini golf, lawn Chess?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is TWO Water slides, Pickleball Court, mini golf, lawn Chess located?

This family-friendly Gold Canyon holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sidewinder Golf Course, Gold Canyon Golf Resort and Dinosaur Mountain Golf Course. Silly Mountain Park and Tonto National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for our family to gather! We enjoyed the sparkling pool and the grounds, each smaller family unit had their own space, the the pack n plays were plentiful! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy D.

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

Dykhuizen family

We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori lynn m.

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

Excellent host!!

Beautiful place, plenty of room for everyone & exceptional host, easy communication! I will be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Hacienda house

The whole family enjoyed our stay. We spent many hours in the pool, kids play area, pickle ball court and had lots of family night time by the fire pit. We loved it so much we are already looking at planning another stay next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsta B.

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

Awesome Family Memories!

Tammy and Mark’s home is the perfect family vacation spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanny B.

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

Best Big Group Booking

Eleven of my family and friends stayed at this beautiful compound for a week. We never needed to leave; there were so many fun things to do- play in the pool, play games in the bunkhouse, play golf outdoors, and so on! This place has it all.But of course, we did manage to get out and explore. We hiked the nearby Superstition Mountains, took in a ghost town, and had wonderful meals at nearby restaurants. Tammy and Mark were excellent hosts, and their communication was excellent before and during our stay. We would go back again and again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jori H.

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

Amazing!!

The property and all the amenities were excellent. Amazing coffee maker, clean rooms and beds, everyone enjoyed their stay and we were all able to fully relax and enjoy! The area is so quiet and nice. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula E.

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

Five star week at this fabulous house!

Just spent 8 days at this amazing house, with our five adult kids and their spouses and our three grandsons. So much to do, so much space, and the hosts were very available and very responsive to any questions or the very small issues we had. Best stocked VRBO - cleaning supplies, toilet paper/trash bags for the full week, spices, amazing pantry with every kitchen item we could have needed. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Incredible home!

We were a group of 19 and had more than enough space and amenities to keep us all happy and busy. Mark and Tammy were friendly, accommodating and always available. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the ‘little hacienda’ and would highly recommend it to any family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle A.

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

WI friends & family getaway

We were absolutely blown away by this incredible place! So much space for our huge group, and so much for all the kids to do. Both the indoor and outdoor areas were well-stocked and very clean. So many different gathering areas. The owners were so kind and easy to communicate with. We had the best time, and we'll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kassia P.

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

Perfect our large family gathering!

We had so much fun staying here!! There was plenty of room for our large group. The kids loved the pool and play structure! There is so much to do here. We brought four-wheelers and dirt bikes and had a blast riding in the area. There is state land 5 minutes from the house that you can go riding at. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krissy T.

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

Awesome Family Vacation

Spend a week here with family and we all had a great time. This house is everything you could want, with so much to do and enjoy! The outdoor kitchen was a huge hit, as we did all our cooking and eating outside. The large shaded area with the play set is perfect for kids. The neighborhood is nice and quiet, makes it perfect for morning walks. The owners are great and are always available for anything you need. We can't wait to go back to this awesome vacation home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie H.

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

Perfect memories

Everything was pretty much perfect. We travel a lot and with a large family this is the place! The play ground and the pool...with a fence! The out door kitchen, bikes, games and very comfortable beds. No complaints at all. The hosts are amazing. We made the best memories. Thank you!! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

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

Wonderful house!

This is such a perfect house if you're looking to relax, have plenty of entertainment for kids and adults and not have to go anywhere! We loved the outdoor cooktop and dining area, even when it rained, we could light the fire under the patio to still hang out outside (while watching March Madness on one of the many tvs around the property) and played countless games given everything onsite! Also, really appreciate how available mark was for all my questions and quick to help for anything we needed! Definitely hope to come back another time!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Amazing home!

The home was exactly as described and exceeded expectations. There was so much to do at the house we never left (except for the wedding we came to town for). The hosts are outstanding, very responsive and proactive. They alerted me to an issue with the pool prior to our arrival which turned out to be a non-issue since they were on top of it and it was fixed before we checked in. If you are in town and have the opportunity to stay here I would highly recommend that you do. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen S.

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

90th Birthday celebration

Fantastic stay for all. We could not have asked for more activities. Very safe for little kids. We had a few very minor issues (as expected for such a large property) that Mark and Tammy quickly resolved. Of note if you plan on using the outdoor heaters and fireplaces and grills be sure to check your propane supply. It goes quickly, especially with the cool evenings. Tanks are easily exchanged at Walgreens just a mile or so away. We really enjoyed being outside in the evenings. Thanks so much Mark and Tammy. This is a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim Y.

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

This was my 50 th Family birthday and Reunion

We saw this place and knew it would work perfectly for my entire family and my closest friends to all get together for my 50th and a reunion of sorts because my son and partner live in Australia (because of Covid No one has seen them in 3 years ). The home was so spacious and full of every activity a large group needs to keep busy! There is no need to leave or find things to do elsewhere! Tammy was a great communicator and if anything came up she was able to sort it out. The pool was perfect with enough chairs for everyone, and games room was absolutely full of the best games. Having the outdoor kitchen and pizza oven was very helpful. There is so many places to lounge when it cools off, enough seating for everyone! The large dining tables inside and outside fits everyone! There is hiking 15 mins away but you must start early! The best feeling was knowing Tammy communicated everything and all our needs ! Five star for sure and we will be coming back for another family reunion!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hector R.

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

Dream House For a Quinceañera

The house is Gorgeous and definitely a hit with the family. We took this rental as the location for my daughters quinceañera. There were 23 of us including 12 kids under 12 and 3 teens that stayed on the property and for the day of the actual quince there was 40 of us and the house very comfortably accomodated us all. It was absoluta hit with the kids who enjoyed all the house had to offer. Mark and Tammy were amazing hosts who invited us prior to our stay and gave us a tour of the property and taught us how it all worked and all it had to offer which just made us more excited for the big day. It was a complete success! On a side note they do have a neighbor that seems to be a bit on the sensitive side when it comes to noise after 10pm even though the noise ordinance in the area is 11pm on weekends confirmed by the sheriff that was called on us. This neighbor complained about us twice and we were not being that loud. But other than that it was great and we would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 26 had a wonderful stay. The house was spacious, clean, and well-stocked with essentials like paper towels, soap, and toilet paper, which was appreciated. We were a bit concerned about the July heat, but the pool temperature was comfortable, and the shade sails over the playground made it possible for the kids to play outside during the day.The game room was the only space that felt a bit too warm, but with so many other amenities, it wasn’t a major issue. We regularly used the grill area, pizza oven, pool slides, and pickleball court, which were all nice features. The owner was responsive and addressed a plumbing issue quickly.The outdoor furniture could use some updating, but overall, everything met our needs, and our family enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Awesome place

Very clean.. easy check in...tons of things to do, beds were very comfortable...and the best thing all areas were fenced so kids couldn't get anywhere that wasn't supervised...There were areas all around the property if you needed some quiet time. Lots of toys and sports equipment to keep everyone happy...
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Wonderful vacation home!

This home is the best, all-inclusive place we have ever stayed! Pool, massive kitchen, game room, pickle ball court, park…there’s just no need to go elsewhere during your stay (unless you want to discover the amazing hikes that are very close by!) The hosts are such wonderful people, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel B.

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

Family Vacation

What a great property! Had a wonder comfortable stay. So much do on the grounds that we barely left.We will be booking another stay in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathie B.

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

Great place

Very enjoyable with my kids and grandkids. Recommend this house . Great property , great pool
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Family AZ Trip

Our family totally enjoyed our stay! The pool, the play area and the house…. Just fantastic. The kitchen was well stocked as were the rooms with cribs for our little ones. We so enjoyed sitting in the outside area off the kitchen! We had plenty of room for our family get together! The hosts were wonderful to work with! Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

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

An Arizona Resort

The hosts were gracious, informative and attentive. I would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in a well laid out and thought out floor plan for accommodating a large group that includes married couples and children of all ages.The amenities are over the top. The grounds are similar to a five star resort. A 5-star hotel, services are offered proactively based on your expected needs and what the hotel perceives you might need. That is exactly the experience we had. I feel like the hosts supplied everything they thought we might need during our stay. We all had a great time and we look forward to coming again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Tammy Little

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We are Mark & Tammy Little. We have been married for 31 years and have 10 beautiful children, and 14 beautiful grandchildren. We started bringing our kids on vacation to Phoenix AZ back in 2010 for spring break. As our family grew, we thought it would be so nice to have our own place but every time we looked, we couldn't find the right one. In early spring of 2020, we saw this house on Zillow and we instantly knew our search was over.