Exactly as described: a well-kept room--stocked with a good selection of energy bars/gels--with private entrance and a pair of curious and friendly dogs ready to welcome you! Away from the city tucked up near the mountains, it's a perfect base for training. Due to my travel schedule I didn't get to meet Denise but over text she was very welcoming and the directions were very easy to follow.

What a great place to stay! They helped me take my bags inside and made sure I had everything I needed.Highly recommend !

a very nice room, with large walk-in closet, private bathroom & access at a large & nice patio in a very quiet & beautiful house in a gorgeous environment. The hosts are welcoming & the price is a bargain for all the amenities. Thanks Denise!

Perfect location! The room was great for me and my husband. We are early risers and having a private entrance ensured we could come and go as we please without bothering anyone. There are tons of hiking opportunities close by and Scottsdale is not far away at all. If we are ever in the area again, we will definitely try and rebook!

Great spot; easy to book and check in. Amazing value and wonderful to work with.

The location is quiet and it is easy to get around Rio Verde. The room is on the other side of the home and quiet. Our hosts left bottled water in the in-room-fridge along with snacks! The room has a seperate door to the patio.

We stayed at Joesph's town home this May and had a perfect visit in Rio Verde. The house was immaculate - the cleanest airbnb we've rented. Joseph was super communicative and responsive to questions. The house is cool and bright with a lovely patio and garden out back facing the golf course. The bedrooms and beds are comfy and the bathrooms are clean and nice. The furniture is even super comfortable (couch, chair, and recliners on patio). It was very quiet, with great views, and lovely paths to stroll. We don't golf but it was still a wonderful place to stay. There are tons of birds including hummingbirds to watch too. The community pool is a very short walk away and it is also immaculately clean. It is big with a great lap section. There are other amenities we didn't use (I was there for surgery at Mayo and after that we didn't do much!) like golf, country club restaurant, tennis, and a gym. Locally, we explored Rio Verde's Tonto National Forest and saw wild horses in the river. If you have kids Fountain Hills is a short drive away and has a splash park and playground. My five-year-old had a great time too! We highly recommend this place and will stay again if we ever get to return to the Phoenix area!

House is right on the golf course, great proximity to the near by amenities! Fresh citrus fruit trees throughout the community. None directly on this property however the locals were more then happy to share with us, often we found boxes of fresh fruit at the post office being given away. Community centre is awesome! Very friendly and welcoming! Lots to keep busy, beautiful seating area outside! Pool is beautiful and well kept, really enjoyed soaking in the hot tub once the sun went down! Everyone in the community was very welcoming! Great restaurants about a 10-15 minute drive away in fountain hills, also could do the majority of your shopping there! I personally was not a golfer, however if you were a golfer the community is built around a large golf course, which appeared to be VERY WELL kept. On that note the entire community was in excellent condition. We did have a minor plumbing problem, the owners replied almost immediately, and someone was over to fix within the hour. Owner was very helpful, and fast to respond to any questions I had. My only complaint is that it is a little bit of a drive to get into phoenix. We had a baby with us and due to that it was difficult to make the longer trips. But then again we come from a small city so we are use to being able to drive across the city in 15 minutes. So with that said if thats my only complaint I think it was a pretty good place to stay! Thanks for the great holiday!

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Great place and melissa was more than accommodating. Perfect golf trip vacation!

Melissa thought of everything we could need or want. She was very communicative at the time we booked, and messaged us three days prior to check-in to touch base. Although Melissa had to push back our check-in time by one hour on the day of, she was kind to offer us a credit as compensation. When we checked in, Melissa had made a huge batch of brownies for us to enjoy, and although we couldn't finish them, they were very good. She also invited us to use whatever groceries we found in the fridge and provided enhanced electrolytes, encouraging us to stay hydrated on any excursions. Additional provisions included a wide assortment of Keurig cups (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate), all of the dishes and utensils we could need, shampoos, conditioners, and soaps, plus books to read. Although the house does not have cable, the view alone is enough to entertain. The TV room is also equipped with a DVD player and there is WiFi throughout. We had brought along our Roku stick to plug into our computers, but never needed it. We enjoyed making use of the outdoor patios and the rooftop deck, birdwatching the numerous feeders, and taking walks along the flat trails that lead away from the house. We saw roadrunners and twice heard javelinas and one of the Salt River horses. In addition to the nearby country clubs, there is great hiking within driving distance, as well as several horseback riding establishments and even a cowboy university, if you're so inclined. We came to relax and couldn't have been happier just staying around the house. There were five people in our group and we were extremely comfortable. Each person or couple had their own suite to themselves. There are three large bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, large closets (if you were to need them), a TV room, an exercise room, an office, and a large open plan living room, dining room, and kitchen. The house is for sale, and Melissa still lives on the property and occasionally re-enters the home but is very un-intrusive. She checked on us once during our stay to refresh towels, etc. but we didn't need anything because she had already supplied us so well. We definitely recommend this home and this host.

Beautiful home in a serene setting.

A beautiful house and lots of space. A great get-away. Melissa is a wonderful host!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Melissa is a wonderful host. Our unit was clean and spacious

This house is awesome. Its beautiful, spacious, quiet, and has a killer view. Melissa is an excellent host, as well. She was easy to deal with, and even baked us brownies. The house was extremely clean when we arrived, and has virtually every amenity you can think of; even towel heaters. I would highly recommend this house, and Melissa as a host, to anyone who wants a clean, upscale place to stay. We rented this place because some of our company's executives were flying in for meetings, but this would work equally well for a family looking to relax. Again, highly recommended.

Beautiful home in a perfect neighborhood. We loved staying here.

What a wonderful Casita! Not only is it clean, open, and beautiful... the owners are wonderfully thoughtful! That is a priceless attribute to have, and was greatly appreciated!

Great views, wonderful hosts, and a beautiful getaway! We enjoyed that hiking was right outside our door and we were within easy driving distance of many of the activities that Arizona has to offer.

Fantastic desert setting, beautiful environment. Close to hiking/biking trails. Plenty of peace, quiet and privacy. Colleen and Tom were excellent hosts, always available and accommodating. Can't wait to return!

Wonderful hosts, beautiful location and great accommodations. If you like a secluded Sonoran desert experience this is it!!

Had a wonderful time at this desert oasis. The pictures don't do justice of how nice this place is. This was my first time renting an air b&b and it was like staying at a 5 star hotel. Sheets were soft, memory foam mattress, soft and clean carpet, your own private courtyard, and millions of stars to glaze at. Not to mention the friendly host! A bit of a drive from Phoenix, but well worth it! Thanks for the wonderful stay!

We enjoyed our stay at Colleen's cozy casita - quiet and peaceful with a welcoming fireplace, and completely private. It would be a great place for an artist or writer to spend a few days! A bit farther out than I had expected but we found it with good directions.

Very clean and Colleen was very responsive and helpful. We were not aware of the long dirt road that we had to use to get there, but otherwise, we enjoyed the proxmity to hiking and biking and golf.

Fantastic get away from everything. Colleen's place is quiet, secluded and relaxing. This is a secluded place in the beautiful desert with incredible views. It's not close to much, but that is a good thing! There are stores and restaurants within a 15-20 minute drive. Grab things you need on your way home from your daily activities in the desert, Scottsdale or Phoenix. There are some beautiful parks with hiking trails from easy to difficult such as Granite Mountain, Tom's Thumb, McDowell - all a short drive from the casita. If you like quiet, secluded and beautiful desert scenery, this is the perfect spot.

This was the perfect place for us! We loved how the location was close to many of the hiking and mountain biking trails. The property was beautiful, with a little trail to a nice sitting area and gorgeous views of the mountains. The casita itself was the perfect size, providing everything we needed for our stay. The hosts were so gracious, communicating well and making sure we had what we needed yet wanting to be respectful of our privacy. We would definitely stay here again!

Best House Ever! We had a large golf group and stayed for 5 days. It was a little more driving but the house was worth it. Would stay here again for sure.

This location was perfect for our family retreat. The house was beautiful, the yard had everything to keep us playing all day, swimming, mini golf, billiards...... we went hiking and wandered around downtown. Perfect long weekend retreat.

This house was simply AWESOME. Great getaway for a guys weekend - everyone was in awe. While it may take a little while to get to, it's worth the wait! Very spacious, tons of activities and the house was well stocked with the necessities when we arrived (almost wish we'd stopped by before making our own run!). Communication leading up to and during the weekend was outstanding - every question was answered quickly and the host was even available via text over the weekend. I wouldn't hesitate to book again!

This home is exactly as it looks in the pictures. Very fun and entertaining for any group of people. The house was nearly flawless and equipped with everything you might need.

The house is as advertised. We had high expectations going into it and they exceeded our expectations. We had a group of 10 and we all slept comfortably with room for more. If you plan on going into downtown Scottsdale, the only drawback is the distance to get there. It is about 45-50 min. I recommend renting a vehicle to get you around. The cab service is very limited and may have a difficult time getting one unless you request in advance. It was always very easy to work with Rachel and Karen. They were very responsive and answered all our questions. Overall, I highly recommend staying here if you have a large group of friends looking to get away for a weekend.

The pictures just don't do it justice. This spot is a must visit! On top of the amenities, the views are spectacular. Also, the drive to Old Town is not too far away (~35 minutes). That said, you won't even want to leave the house once you're there!!

House was AWESOME and exactly as described. Rachel & Karen were easy to communicate with leading up to our stay, and sent detailed instructions about arrival and departure instructions. Everything appeared to be brand new, house was fully stocked (towels, kitchenware, cooking supplies, bathroom supplies). Rachel communicated with us throughout the stay, answering any questions we had. We stayed here for a company trip and the house was perfect for us. While the house is about a 25 minute drive from pretty much anything, the property itself more than made up for that and we plan on using this house for all of our future trips to the Phoenix area. Excellent for large family retreats or entertaining a large group. Plenty of space for everybody. Photos are truly representative of the property.

Great house, host is very supportive, house is equipped with everything you would need and more.

The host was so welcoming and friendly. They were very accommodating to my late arrive, 3am to be exact. They kept to themselves and would only address us to ask if we needed anything. Donna was so friendly and was available at anytime and would respond within minutes to any text. The room was clean and the bathroom as well, very nice private bed and bath.

Beautiful place in a quite neighborhood with great hosts! Easy accessible and close to everything. :-)

Absolutely wonderful hosts. Donna and Marty treated us like family during our stay, the experience reminded us of visiting our aunt and uncle. They were very caring and helpful to give suggestions on areas in and around Scottsdale to explore. And they even lent us their band new tent and sleeping bag when we decided to camp out in Supai. Highly recommended.

Steve and Donna were excellent hosts. I had a late flight into town and was worried I'd be arriving too late. I sent a message and received a very prompt reply telling me not to worry. When I arrived I was able to choose one of two bedrooms based on the firmness of the mattresses. The rooms are very nicely decorated, as is the house. I had a great time chatting with Steve the following morning and would stay there again in an instant.

Donna and her husband were wonderful hosts. My husband enjoyed his stay and the room was exactly as described online. It was a perfect place for him to stay while attending our daughter's soccer tournament. The location of the home was beautiful and checking in was easy- even though my husband wasn't quite sure exactly when he would arrive as he was driving to Phoenix from our home. The hosts were wonderful in their flexibility. We would highly recommend their room and would not hesitate to reserve this room again.

Our stay was one of the best experience we've had at any place we've ever stayed in. The home is nestled in Arizona's spacious country living. We were welcomed like we were long time friends. We even had an option between two different rooms based on personal comfort. The home was very clean and comfortable to be in. The room has a private entrance, so we could go in and out as we pleased. We had the amenities we would get at any other hotel. Donna and Steve are one of the most generous, kind and welcoming individuals we have ever met. They are very personable, which made our stay even more enjoyable.

Dirt roads which was new for me for an airbnb stay but the house was Gorgeous. I really enjoyed my stay and highly recommend Donna's place for a quiet peaceful rest. No street noise.

Let me just say that I was taken back with the kindness and generosity of these 2 amazing people. From the second they opened the door I felt so welcome and comfortable. What a perfect Airbnb experience!!! Not to mention there beautiful home and location was perfect!!!

Quiet and secluded, well away from noise and bustle, it was perfect for our management retreat, keeping everyone focused and together. About 15 minutes to nearest market/Starbucks. Big and spacious. Kitchen, dining and den area perfect to hang around while cooking and talking.

We had a wonderful stay at the Private Casita! Perfect proximity to McDowell Mountain Regional Park, and easy to access town for amenities. Great bang for you buck with layout and number of beds. I will definitely book this property in the future!

Very beautiful casita! Erik was very helpful in answering any questions. There were bottles of water in the refrigerator. TV was very easy to use. King bed was very comfortable, as well as the bunk bed. The view of the desert was beautiful! The stars at night were incredible!

This place was perfect and we will definitely return. When we arrived there were cold bottles of water and a bottle of wine for us. The place was clean and the location was perfect. The only suggestions would be to have a trashcan in kitchenette area and maybe a little table outside with the chairs. The outside seating was great. Thank you Erik!

This is located in a beautiful quiet area. You look out onto the desert scenery from the room. The room is large and very nice. Very comfy bed. Very peaceful. There are good areas for road cycling and mountain bicycling nearby.

I travel a great deal for business reasons, and there were some limitations imposed by this particular trip's agenda... so I thought I'd give Air BnB a try. I am so glad I did! There was a fantastic view of the desert and mountains right outside my front door. The bed was super comfy, there was plenty of space, and mini-fridge and toaster oven (which was neat, I was little surprised by no microwave, but I didn't really eat anything there because I spent most of my time with my client, but I prefer toaster ovens over microwaves anyway). I only met/spoke with Erik 3 times in passing because of my schedule, so even though it was only 3 times, he's got a solid 3 for 3 track record in my book. I'd be happy to stay here again!

The picture and listing were accurate. The location was easy to find. The TV was fairly complicated to use. We liked it and it served us well

Everything was as depicted and described at Erik's place! Clean, modern, comfortable, and everything else you might need for an overnight stay. Erik was easily reached and helpful with any questions as well. Overall, a great place to stay and would definitely recommend booking Erik's place in the future!

This Airbnb was exactly as advertised. To add, everything was very clean, we got a bottle of complementary wine, the views were stunning and Erik was extremely easy to communicate with. I was in a group of 3 and it worked perfectly for us. The bathroom and shower are separated too which was also helpful for sharing that space. I recommend it!

Amazing house and attention to detail made it a wonderful location for our extended family weekend. Property owners made the effort to greet us upon arrival and show us how to work all of the pool, spa, entertainment systems. I hope we have another family birthday to celebrate and give us an excuse to come back!

Thanks Jim and Ingrid for a wonderful weekend at your beautiful house. The furnishings and amenities were great-we really enjoyed the huge outdoor area and we loved the outdoor fireplace. The rooms were fantastic and you thought of every kitchen item we might need. What a great setting-amazing views to wake up to! Thanks again-we'll be back! John

Me encantó la propiedad y Jim y su esposa fueron los anfitriones maravillosos. Muchas gracias por recibirnos. No cabe duda de que volveré!

The Last Resort should be called the First Option. It was fantastic. Aside from the hosts being incredibly helpful and gracious, the house is killer. The pictures don't do the size justice. Inside was well outfitted for all of your needs and outside was perfect for reading, tanning, swimming, BBQ listening to Johnny Cash and overall enjoyment of the desert location. Be sure to rent a car if you want easy access to getting around or make sure you have time to spare to wait for an uber. I can't say enough good things about this place though, it made us city folk feel like relaxed cowboys!

We had a wonderful stay at Jim and Ingrid's home. The location is beautiful and the amenities are top notch, and the hosts are super-friendly and helpful. The house is pretty far out in NE Scottsdale, so plan ahead for driving time if you have activities in the city. However there are plenty of things to do nearby, particularly for the outdoor enthusiast. We hope to return for another visit in the future!

Beautiful home went way over my expectations. Beautiful scenery, and Jim and Ingrid were the sweetest owners!

We loved The Last Resort for our stay. This is a beautiful home and grounds to provide a luxurious tay in rural Scottsdale. All amenities were top notch. Could not have asked for anything more.

This home is well maintained, beautiful and comfortable. The kitchen has every pot, pan, spoon, plate or anything imaginable. The views are amazing. James and Ingrid have thought of everything and we are so happy that they opened their home to Us.

The Last Resort is a dream. Jim & Ingrid's ranch sits at the end of a mile of dirt roads, bordering practically nothing, with views of mountain ranges in every direction. The house itself is set up to entertain: a big open kitchen (the most well-equipped kitchen I've ever seen, actually), several seating areas, and half a dozen places to gather outside, including a big wood-burning fireplace and an outdoor bar. I'd recommend bringing your family or a big group of friends and then never leaving the property except to hike the trails and hills nearby.

My colleague and I stayed at the casita during a business trip, and couldn't have enjoyed our stay more. The casita is wonderful! Complete with a gorgeous view of the mountains and a peaceful desert setting. Although it is about 30-40 minutes from downtown Scottsdale and about an hour from Phoenix, it is a perfect way to escape the bustle of the cities. I absolutely recommend James and Lynda's casita to anyone looking for a quiet place to relax!

Nothing can be better! It was such a nice warm welcome, even I made a mistake and arrived one day earlier... Lynda surprised me with cookies, coffee and water. The casita iss beautiful, peaceful and stunning. I was so happy, that I extend my stay for another week. Thanks you so much for all!!! Marcella

We stayed in a private casita that was well appointed. Snacks and a variety of beverages were provided along with a basket of fruit. Parking is private and at the end of the street. There is a large portal and sizable living room. We had reliable internet and tv. The bed is GREAT. It is king sized with great support. The sheets were super soft and the casita has a/c and heat that quickly adjusted the temperature. This home is ideally located in Rio Verde foothills.

James was a great host and the casita was quite charming. We also enjoyed the provided snacks and drinks. Also had a nice chat with him about the property and the location. The casita was a bit remote, about ¾ of a mile along a well maintained dirt road, but the property and casita was well worth it. Would recommend this property to anyone whose wants to be away from the central city.

This casita is beautiful, spotlessly clean, and well appointed. We had everything we needed and more! And it was in a perfect location for us... not too far from Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, but definitely not right in the middle of the madness. JR and Lynda allowed us our privacy but were very responsive to all of our questions. Thanks, JR and Lynda for a wonderful stay. We hope to visit the casita again! We already miss watching the cute quail running through the desert.

A perfect desert hideaway. Exactly what we hoped for. Recommended!

The casita is well appointed. The owners had drinks and fruit ready for us. The home is very clean. The bed is so comfortable I wanted to take it home with me. Private parking is next to the casita and at the end of the road. It was wonderful quiet place to live like a local. We will be staying here again!

This all went as smoothly as possible with Lynda meeting us as we arranged by telephone. She was extrememly helpful and curtious and had the casita ready for us with snacks, flowers and everything we could have wanted. It was exactly as pictured so we were very happy. The casita is in a rural setting with ranches surrounding the area. It's a bit dark in the area but they and neighbors had house lights on and we had a tree with twinkle lights by our driveway to guide us after dark. We were fortunate to have booked with James and Lynda. Thanks! Carol & Roger Peters/Feb. 2016