Spectacular panoramic Phoenix Valley views and desert mountain hiking /bicycling

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Laveen, AZ

Talking Stick Resort Arena17 min drive
Phoenix Convention Center17 min drive
Chase Field17 min drive
Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Double Futon, 1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

1st foor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

This property is located on the mountain preserve border of South Mountain Park, the largest city park in the world. There are wonderful mountain bike trails right from the property, as well as some of the finest hiking in the Phoenix area. While being only a few minutes from Downtown Phoenix, it is very private and quiet, nestled in a scenic desert mountain bowl with coyote and javelina occasionally visiting the site.

There are multilevel decks facing both toward South Mountain and Downtown Phoenix, providing some of the best panoramic scenery in the Phoenix area. If you are looking for quiet time to catch up on reading, fantastic hiking right from the property, and scenic desert vistas, this is the vacation house for you.

In the summer months (June, July and August) the water runs warm as the distance it travels underground up the mountain is great. You must run the water quite a while to get it to cool down. Due to the remote location, wifi is satellite only and VERY SLOW, which is not good for video streaming or working from home. The road is also very rough.

Property manager

Pamela Watson

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Laveen Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 750 Sq Ft | 1-Story Backhouse

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Caution is advised with young children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Dogs only. Puppies are not a good fit.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Laveen

Located in Laveen, this holiday home is in the mountains. Phoenix Convention Center and Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre are cultural highlights and Phoenix Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Field or Talking Stick Resort Arena. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and mountain biking.

Laveen, AZ

What's nearby

South Mountain Park - 6 min walk
Vee Quiva Casino - 14 min drive
Talking Stick Resort Arena - 17 min drive
Phoenix Convention Center - 17 min drive
Chase Field - 17 min drive

Getting around

Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 7 min drive
Sunrise Donuts - 7 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular panoramic Phoenix Valley views and desert mountain hiking /bicycling pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Spectacular panoramic Phoenix Valley views and desert mountain hiking /bicycling?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular panoramic Phoenix Valley views and desert mountain hiking /bicycling?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular panoramic Phoenix Valley views and desert mountain hiking /bicycling located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from South Mountain Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Aguila Golf Course and Salt River. Mystery Castle and South Mountain Post Acute are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

18 Mar 2024

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

Amazing location

Our second stay at this home and can’t wait to get back. Everything you could possibly want in a short term rental is here and the views from all three decks are amazing. Close to trails for hiking. A very peaceful location.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda G., Southport United Kingdom

19 Feb 2024

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

Anniversary Trip

The house is amazing.The location was perfect,peace and tranquility except for the Coyotes singing. Pamela thought of all our needs,traveling from the UK and staying 10 days prior and 10 after in hotels,we didn’t need to buy many household items as most was already there .Such a thoughtful thing to do.We were in driving distance to almost everywhere.The 3 decks were used at different times of the day as well as the walking trials around the mountain.Would we go again,in a heartbeat.Thank you Pamela for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

28 Apr 2023

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

Amazing stay.

I rent this property every year to come out and visit my daughter... I could not ask for a better location a better view or a better renting experience I am already booked for next year this will be my fourth year staying at this property. It is almost like a home away from home for me now.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

22 Apr 2023

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

Family Reunion over Easter weekend.

Great stay. Great location. Outstanding that pantry items, dry goods, long term use items still available in the fridge and cupboards. Most vaction rentals clear it all out when people leave and then you have to go buy these necessary items along with the groceries. Upstairs floor is a little creaky sounding. Great stay overall, very pleased. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Paul P., Sallaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada

6 Feb 2023

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

WOW

Nous avons eu une expérience vraiment TRÈS agréable lors de notre séjour. L'emplacement est tout simplement incroyable avec beaucoup de vues magnifique. Les contacts avec l'hôte sont courtois et la résolution de problèmes très rapide et efficace. Quoi dire de plus que "bravo". Si j'ai à revenir avec un groupe à Phoenix, il est certain que je contacterais Paméla. Merci pour ce séjour incroyable. Merci :)

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pamela Watson

David and Pamela Watson are the owners living in the Phoenix area. They are both working with American Airlines as a pilot and flight attendant, respectively. They love the outdoors, and have a special affection for this South Mountain home with its quiet, private atmosphere and desert southwest natural mountain landscape.

Why they chose this property

This home was built by Pamela Watson's parents and served them very well for a number of years when they came to Phoenix for the winter. They fell in love with the property of over 10 acres with views to die for, and spent many days entertaining family and friends at their beloved home.

What makes this property unique

The mountain cabin feel of this home so near the Phoenix metropolitan area with fantastic views of dramatic Arizona sunsets makes this home the ideal place to sit and relax, entertain friends and spend hours exploring the washes and mountain bowls directly adjacent to the property.