Located in North Phoenix, a neighbourhood in Phoenix, this holiday home is near a water park and in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Desert Ridge Marketplace, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Happy Valley Towne Centre and Scottsdale Quarter. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Westworld of Scottsdale or Peoria Sports Complex. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Phoenix Convention Center - 31 min drive - 42.1 km
Arizona State University - 32 min drive - 50.2 km
Getting around
Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Nami Korean Kitchen & Sushi - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Dunkin' - 3 min drive
Nephew’s Coffee Bar - 14 min walk
Culver's - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is BEAUTIFUL VIEW, UNIQUE, PRIVATE MOUNTAIN, GREAT LOCATION (2 Bedroom) pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at BEAUTIFUL VIEW, UNIQUE, PRIVATE MOUNTAIN, GREAT LOCATION (2 Bedroom)?
As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEAUTIFUL VIEW, UNIQUE, PRIVATE MOUNTAIN, GREAT LOCATION (2 Bedroom) on 7 November 2026 start from NZ$793, 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 BEAUTIFUL VIEW, UNIQUE, PRIVATE MOUNTAIN, GREAT LOCATION (2 Bedroom)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at BEAUTIFUL VIEW, UNIQUE, PRIVATE MOUNTAIN, GREAT LOCATION (2 Bedroom)?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BEAUTIFUL VIEW, UNIQUE, PRIVATE MOUNTAIN, GREAT LOCATION (2 Bedroom)?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is BEAUTIFUL VIEW, UNIQUE, PRIVATE MOUNTAIN, GREAT LOCATION (2 Bedroom) located?
Located in North Phoenix, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Grovers Basin Dog Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Reach 11 Sports Complex. Mayo Clinic Hospital and Mountain View Tennis Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful get-away above the city. Three generations of family loved the accommodations. Very convenient, authentic & serene. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2022
3 generations, how wonderful! Thank you, please come again!
We were in town for a wedding and stayed at Fran's place. Check in was smooth and views were amazing. We had everything we needed when checking in and communicating was a breeze. I would stay here again!
We had the most amazingly relaxing time at The Ranchero! What a cool place…such attention to detail with the unique decor - we loved it! And the views from the hot tub at night (and during the day!) - spectacular!!! Close to lots of great hiking and spring trading stadiums…we had everything we needed for a lovely long weekend! Had a blast and would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2023
Thanks so much for choosing us! I am so glad you enjoyed your getaway and would love to have you all back again.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
wendy s.
21 February 2016
UNIQUE - PRIVATE - SPECTACULAR VIEW
The Margarita was perfect for us. Loved the privacy, view and especially our own private sundown hot tub. The spacious deck was perfect for meals and the 100 Scrabble matches we played during our 2 month visit.
Thank you to Fran, Kent and Aaron our spa guy.
See you again in December 2016
Wendy & Pidge from Minnesota
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thanks you guys! We couldn't ask for better guest. So glad you are coming back next season!
Fran and Kent
PS. I will tell Aaron Hi, from you too!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Clint R.
5 March 2014
A pleasure
This place was perfect for my business trip to Phoenix. Much more comfortable and scenic than a hotel. The drive downtown is fast and only about 15 minutes. The view is awesome and the porch gives the place a panoramic view. Fran was very easy to deal with and accommodating. Thanks!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you Clint! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at our casita and hope to have you stay here again for business and/or pleasure!!
Fran Titze
If you want a cookie cutter place to stay this isn’t it. If you want something unique and unusual this is for you. For example, there is a huge rock in the corner of the bedroom. The hosts were wonderful, the view is fabulous, and the place is comfortable and cozy. It was quiet and secluded and just what we needed for our stay. Be advised, the driveway is very steep and if that freaks you out a bit you have been forewarned.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2023
Thank you Renee for staying with us for your visit in Phoenix. Hopefully you will be back for a 2nd visit!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Debra H.
7 April 2011
Stunning Views/Very peaceful
The pictures of the view do not do them justice. Windows on three sides of the living/kitchen take in breath-taking views at all times of the day and night. The sunsets are more than you can imagine. This home is located on the top of a hill and so private and peaceful. You will not find a nicer warmer landlord than Fran. We will definitely make this our home away from home any time we are in the Phoenix areas
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thank you so much for choosing to stay at our casita and taking the time to write a comment! We still get excited about the casitas and love just going on the other side of the mountain to see those views. Kent and I try hard to please our guests and thanks again for letting us know we did. We look forward to your return.
Fran
The house is soooo cute! It was clean but could use a good deep clean for cobwebs, esp the bathroom with the round shower. Loved the house, so cute! A few things that could be worked on, light bulbs brighter, upgrade the pillows and the bathroom with the round shower, the toilet is SUPER loud, since there's no bathroom door, it might be a good idea to replace the toilet. It is a little confusing when you're trying to get there, so maybe a sign clearly identifying the house would help. Overall, we had a great time!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2022
Thank you Cheryl for your suggestions. It has been very busy, so the deep cleaning is scheduled for April, when we don't have people in and out in the same day. The round shower is made that way so a wheelchair can get in. It is actually a handicap bathroom, we created when a friend of ours with MS wanted to come and stay from Nebraska but needtg a handicap bathroom. So we made that bathroom for him and others who need it.
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
jeffrey h.
27 December 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Very disappointed, Poor cleaning, 65% of the light bulbs did not work.
Furniture & carpet were filthy dirty. Three different ceiling leaks. Several uncovered electric plates(had toddlers) ended up with bug bit's during our stay. We ended up buying cleaning supplies & bug spray just so we can continue our stay. Due to Christmas there were not alot of options. Beautiful view. I get the Southwest look however needs a lot of cleaning & TLC. Not recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2021
I am quite shocked by this review. We were in contact with this guest the day they checked in and the following day as the guest requested a wifi and my husband brought one over to him, said everything was fine and he never mentioned anything. We always ask before anyone checks in to let us know if there are any concerns. The furniture and carpet is not filthy, I can't imagine anyone else would not mention this as our houses are rented continuingly. However, it is true, we had a huge rain and there was a water leak, above a window, actually just had the whole roof replaced and the roofing company was waiting for it to rain again,to see if the leaks were fixed. It doesn't rain very often in Phoenix. I am sorry this guest did not talk to us about his concerns, we do everything we can to maintain our 5 star rating. It appears they enjoyed themselves, as there was over 100 bottles of empty beer bottles left. Which is fine, we stive for our guest to be happy and work to always improve and to maintain our high rating.
We were there with a group of girlfriends for a 40th birthday celebration. The photos of the house don’t do it justice. It seems much bigger and brighter in person. It’s a very unique property with tons of outdoor space and seating areas. We had a ton of fun and loved it here. The hot tub was an added bonus! A couple things to note - the road up to the house is very, very steep, and the turn-around is tricky and takes some getting used to. We were all surprised it wasn’t mentioned in the summary. Uber would not come to the house bc of the steepness so we had to walk down and up the hill every time. Also, both bedrooms have bathrooms with no doors but there is a separate half bath in the hallway with a closing door for privacy.
Overall we had a perfect time here and loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thank you for choosing us for your get away, I am so glad you enjoyed yourselves! It is mentioned that our houses are on a mountain which entails driving up, to get to them. Here is what is advertised in our property descriptions. "Take a safe, short journey upward through the mountainous terrain into the natural setting. These dwelling are nestled into a lush desert mountain environment and offers fantastic views of the valley below." But I can be more descriptive. Also just to note to readers, there are doors on the two bedrooms, but no doors from the bedroom to the bathroom. In the Phoenix area it is quite common for open bedrooms to the bathroom without doors, especially in the newer homes. Coming from Nebraska and being a realtor I was use to master bedrooms that have bathroom doors too. In this house in one bedroom we especially wanted that way so it was handicap accessible. Being a realtor here I remember years ago finding that different then back home. About Uber, I am surprised about, because people fly in and Uber drops them off at the house and food is delivered often at our houses. Mountain properties do have some limitations. Thanks again for your input and staying with us. Please come back!
I was looking for a home with a southwestern feel for my family's first visit to Arizona and came across this gem. Resting on a mountain side, the views offered here are wonderful for being surrounded by city scape. We arrived after a 20 min drive from Sky Harbour and were able to take in the sunset and then view the stars from the hot tub. Two king size beds offered enough space for the four of us and the two couches allowed us to enjoy each others company comfortably. The kitchen was stocked with almost everything that we needed to prepare meals. One of the two showers worked perfectly, but the other wouldn't provide warm water. The subdivision below was a great area to go for a jog as traffic was light. There are some walking paths on the mountainside that you can explore as well. Parking in the driveway can be a bit tricky. We found that pulling up the hill and past the driveway and then backing in worked best. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay but would loved to see a couple of improvements. First, there is no internet provided. This amenity has become a standard to most of us and would have made using our laptops much easier. Second, the TVs are outdated. Having a couple smart TVs would allow visitors to stream their favorite movies and shows. Finally, Having an updated guidebook of things to do, places to visit, locations of nearby restaurants and stores, tips on how best to utilize the home and trouble shoot problems, etc. There was a book that was kind of hidden under a side table but it was a bit outdated and not very thorough. My family and I enjoyed our stay and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2022
Thank you for choosing us to stay for your visit to Phoenix! We do provide a Verizon hot spot, that I believe is mentioned in this website, I will check that. No one has mentioned no hot water in one of the showers but we will check that out right away. We would have come over right away to take a look at that, maybe and adjustment, or maybe a faucet issue? As far as a smart tv. We have pondered that question. To upgrade to smart tv's and take out dish network and just let people stream what they want to watch. But I question rather the majority would want to do that. But I need to educate myself more on that option, my age is showing through. Thank you for your thoughts!
Every aspect of our stay was wonderful. On work trips we always look for a retreat, somewhere unique that we can come "home" to. This was perfect. Not to mention the sunset was beautiful from the porch. Fran was more than accommodating and worked with us to make it happen. THANKS FRAN!!
We were in Phoenix for Arizona bike week. Not only was the rental awesome, it was central to where we wanted to go. We had a small issue with parking our motorcycles but it was quickly resolved with communication with Fran. We will stay again in the future and recommend y’all do too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you for staying with us! We are glad everything turned out good for your vacation for Bike Week!!
The view from the Ranchero is AMAZING! We really enjoyed our stay and the great views. The road up to the house is very narrow and steep, but worth it for the house. We found the house to be clean and mostly well stocked (only a few things that we would have liked to have available, like a knife that wasn’t a steak knife). But we felt very comfortable and otherwise had everything we needed. Fran was very communicative and responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Cowboy kitsch is fine, but it needs updating. Would it kill the budget to put in curtains? Where do you even find toilet paper that thin and stiff? Overall: cheap, as in chintzy.
Needed to leave early for a sick loved one and the Covid-19 virus outbreak and Manager would not give back any money back for 3 unused nights, but did offer 1 free night stay next time we booked with them. We had to take care of several leaks and all they could say about them was " I hope this doesn't inconvenience you too much. " The house smelt like wet dog and piss so we bought air fresheners that didn't work too well. Only half the Jets worked in the hot tub. We asked where the garbage cans were and while we were gone got a notification that they went into the house and took care it. No curtains so the sun would just shine into the bedrooms. We have used VRBO several times and all the places we have stayed in had shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The house would also have a little laundry soap to wash towels. This property had nothing. We would never stay here again and would recommend this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2020
It is true, I did ask Frosty that if it rained to place a pot under the spot that was leaking on an end table, if it rained. This was detected right before he moved in. I didn’t realize it would be such a large imposition. As I think most people would agree, repairing the roof we felt would be better after no one was scheduled in the house. All though we do have a strict refund policy, I thought it would be nice to offer a free night to them since they left early, they were there for over a week, it appears they didn’t appreciate the gesture. It is funny about the window covering because there are wood blinds on the window in one bedroom and there is no window in the other bedroom. It was removed when we added a large bathroom. There was a pod for laundry left in the laundry area they didn't use., maybe they were looking for liquid? Also we always provide bar soap, not body wash. To change the pressure or open the jets in the hot tub you do have to manually turn the jets. The people who checked in right after them, left a 5 star rating they liked it so much they stayed longer. We are very attentive owners and we are 2 minutes away and someone is always available for our guests. Below is our conversation with him.
Frosty
Do you have a garbage can we can take the garbage out to?
Tue 3/17/2020 11:48 AM MST
You
The garbage cans are at the bottom of the hill right after the little turn on the right hand side blue for recycle green for garbage.
Tue 3/17/2020 12:57 PM MST
You
Hi Frosty,
We took out your garbage for you also left you some lemons from our tree. A couple of your swimming suits fell down so we brought them back up. I left a message but for some reason I can’t find it on my phone about where the garbage is at the bottom of the hill after you make the turn on the right hand side behind a little pony wall.
Fran
Tue 3/17/2020 2:07 PM MST
Frosty
Thanks!
Tue 3/17/2020 2:10 PM MST