Southern Mountain Garden Retreat

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A stone fountain with multiple tiers and water flowing from the top tier.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a red armchair, and a coffee table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a grill, and a pergola providing shade.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Place, Raven Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Arizona Grand Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arizona State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Phoenix

Located in South Mountain, a neighbourhood in Phoenix, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near theme parks. Chandler Fashion Center and Biltmore Fashion Park 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. Check out an event or a game at Mortgage Matchup Center, and consider making time for Phoenix Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Water tubing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

  • Raven Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Arizona Grand Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Arizona State University - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Chase Field - 17 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Phoenix Convention Center - 17 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • 24th Street - Jefferson Station - 9 min drive
  • Chandler, AZ (CHD-Chandler Municipal) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lin's Grand Buffet - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Mountain Garden Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Southern Mountain Garden Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Mountain Garden Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southern Mountain Garden Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Mountain Garden Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Mountain Garden Retreat located?

Located in South Mountain, this golf holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Oasis Water Park, Arizona Grand Golf Course and SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium. Diablo Stadium and Arizona Mills Mall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
accommodating home, close to venue's we wanted to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect rental

Location was a perfect for where we needed to be. Easy check in process and host had great and quick communication. If we are in the area again we will stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend w/Family

The rental was lovely, clean, well-stocked, and the owner was terrific to interact with. We would absolutely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive to my emails. The house was lovely and well equipped. Instructions were clear.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for golf!

This property it very clean and is easy access to golf both at the Raven and Legacy golf club. We attended a lesson at Tour Striker golf academy located at the Raven. This place is highly accessible and close to great food options as well. Thanks for making this such an easy stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Close to everything. Water fountain was very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Perfect for our family of 6. Beds are very comfortable, house is tastefully decorated, appliances and furniture top of the line and in great condition, quiet and safe community. Location was super convenient for us, not far from airport, enjoyed the trails nearby too. Owner was very responsive and accommodating. So happy we picked this house for our weekend in Phoenix!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private large outdoor patio

Awesome quiet gated community close to canal for walking and offers great pool and hot tub. The unit was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. King bed was comfortable. The patio was our favorite part! We grilled and enjoyed the peaceful private setting. Only suggestion for improvement would be new carpet vs the stained carpet and rugs.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2021
Thank you Sandy for your complimentary review. We are changing out the carpeting and getting the handmade rugs cleaned. It has been an unexpectedly busy season and ideally guests should remove outdoor shoes when walking on handmade rugs but that’s out of our control.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than Expected

This was a clean property that was better than depicted in the pictures. The 3 codes (gate, door, alarm) were kind of cumbersome but worth it. The back yard was small but very private considering the house was in town and close to other houses. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional house!

This house exceeded our expectations! Beautiful, clean, beautifully decorated in a gated community. Has a community pool and hot tub. Used the hot tub 1 day and was really nice. Has a lovely back patio area with a fountain. Plenty of space and had everything we needed to feel like home! The owner has thought of everything from providing pool towels to laundry detergent! Saadi answered all my questions quickly and was very helpful! Lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was nice and quiet

The house was very clean. Outside noise was not heard inside. The owners were very attentive and quickly responded to my messages. The only thing that I didn’t like is that there was glass everywhere. I have a 2 year old and I had to follow him around the house to make sure he didn’t break anything. It would work perfect for older kids but the little toddlers was a bit challenging. The patio was very nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2021
Thank you for letting us be your hosts. I do mention in the house instructions that there are a few decorative objects in the house that you may want to put away if you have smaller kids!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Well-decorated home

This home has nice features like the artwork and decor. The outside if very nice and includes a dining table and fountain. We stayed there with three children, and I am not certain this is the best home for children as the rugs require special cleaning, and some of the leather seats and stools are difficult for children to navigate. The description includes a reference to hiking trails nearby. If these are the South Mountain trails, I am not sure I would have walked to the trails. I also did not see trails on the mountain. The home is in a neighborhood that is gated. There are a lot of codes to navigate - a code for the community gate, then the house, then an alarm for the home. This was a lot - once I forgot an item and had to run back into the house. I was worried I would set off the alarm. An outside light must also be kept on at all times, and the light comes into one of the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
We have provided very clear photos showing the layout and type of furniture we have inside the house. If you have children who will not be comfortable with them you could clearly see it and perhaps choose a different property. The various codes serve to keep you protected & you can always write them down. The South mountain trails have a clear & concise map. It’s out of our control that they are a quarter of a mile away. The handmade rugs are very easy to clean if you let us know what you spill on them. Please don’t be intimidated by this review. Everything is easy to navigate! The light switches are very easy to control if you want them on or off! I’m not sure what this guest was really having trouble with!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay when attending a wedding at The Secret Garden

Saadi was a great host and his home was wonderful—clean and thoroughly stocked with everything we needed. The only thing that needed attention was the fountain, but we didn’t spend time on the patio so it wasn’t a problem for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

A very clean and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GCU Graduation

We had a wonderful experience while staying here to attend and celebrate my wife’s Masters graduation at GCU
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely recommend

This home was so cozy and beautiful!! Very clean and organized! The host was very nice and made sure we were comfortable! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice and Quiet

We enjoyed our stay. Very clean house and quiet neighborhood. Great area, close to stores, gas and Mall. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Place

Nice easy to use place. Close to golf courses.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

70th Birthday

We had 3 brothers stay at the property for a golf weekend. The house was very clean and worked great for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Arizona Stay

We had a very nice time visiting our daughter who goes to school near by in Tempe. The house was clean and very homey. We visited the hot tub after a long day of hiking. We had everything we needed to fix meals. It was a very nice experience. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

April Wedding

My son and his family joined me for my Niece’s wedding. The home had plenty of room for all 6 of us. It was close to the airport as well as the wedding venue. We loved exploring the area, especially The Farm at South Mountain. I had a few questions about the location of a few things and Saadi was quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home Base to Enjoy Phoenix

This property was amazingly quiet and comfortable for our family of four. We never expected to have such a beautiful back patio with so many different types of birds when we were physically located in a large city, but this home felt secluded and we enjoyed sitting outside by the fountain whenever we were at home. The rooms were spacious and had comfortable mattresses, and it had an exceptionally well-outfitted kitchen. We were able to get everywhere we wanted to visit within 30 minutes as long as we avoided rush hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good trip

One of the best Vrbo’ we have stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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