Phoenix Getaway w/ Patio - 2 Miles to Downtown!

Reviews

• Nice home

  5/5

  Nice quaint home close to downtown. Home had a lot of charm and a great outdoor space.

• Nice...but the owner lives next door

  3/5

  The home and location was just what we were looking for, pet friendly and easy parking. The home is comfortable although it is a bit crowded with furniture...a little tight in most of the rooms/spaces. Overall we were happy but the owner texted me that there was a door open and they wanted it closed. It was a lovely, sunny and clear day and I was working on my computer at the table and enjoying the fresh air. I did not have the heat on and I would have been doing the same thing at my home. They must have been looking over the fence in order to see this door open, which also means they were looking at ME! So uncomfortable and not at all what I expect...made me feel weird and super awkward. I just think that is not acceptable behavior by a host and that others should be aware of this situation.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Lovely home

  5/5

  We had a lovely holiday with our family. The house was so cute and comfortable. Easy to get to the play we saw, and the restaurant downtown. Easy to get t get to the airport as well. The kitchen had everything I needed to make our holiday meal. Very nice.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Nice...but the owner lives next door

  3/5

  The home and location was just what we were looking for, pet friendly and easy parking. The home is comfortable although it is a bit crowded with furniture...a little tight in most of the rooms/spaces. Overall we were happy but the owner texted me that there was a door open and they wanted it closed. It was a lovely, sunny and clear day and I was working on my computer at the table and enjoying the fresh air. I did not have the heat on and I would have been doing the same thing at my home. They must have been looking over the fence in order to see this door open, which also means they were looking at ME! So uncomfortable and not at all what I expect...made me feel weird and super awkward. I just think that is not acceptable behavior by a host and that others should be aware of this situation.

  Manager's Response:

  Homeowner's Response: "I would feel more than just uncomfortable if someone were watching me in my home, over my fence. However, that is not the case here. My home, next to our rental, has a basement, so our kitchen area floor is two feet above grade. My kitchen window looks directly out to my driveway and the back door of our rental, where you stayed. When washing dishes, I saw that your self-closing back door was propped open. The door is self-closing to keep field mice, the occasional stray cat, and other roaming critters out of the home. When I asked you to please not prop the door open, I must not have fully explained why the door should remain closed. I have now added that explanation to the guest notes. I would have a screen door added so a guest could leave the door open for fresh air, but there is a security roller door that rolls down, so a screen door can't be installed. I am sorry that you thought I was watching you over the fence; besides, it simply is not possible from my kitchen window."

• Needs dusting

  3/5

  Very dusty. Too many throw rugs. Too many personal items made it seem cluttered and very dirty old pillows on the beds.

  Beautiful house but probably won’t stay again.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Owner's response: "Sheila, You are right that one pillow (not the cover) was noted to have a stain and was thrown away. All other pillows on the beds were not dirty and did have clean covers on them for your stay. There were also four additional clean pillows in the linen closet for your use.
  
  As for the dusty rating, I accept that and apologize. It is Phoenix, a desert, it has been windy and the City has been doing road work along with our home across the street having 5000 square feet of grass removed and desert landscaping put in. As you know Arizona is in its 22nd year of drought. Hot and dusty.
  
  There are four throw rugs in the home. One in each bathroom, in the entry, and in the sunroom. Not sure how to respond to your rating of too many personal items in the home. There are some antique furnishings along with period dishware and knick-knacks. I supply sodas, coffee, candy, linens, towels, etc. for your use. Did you look at the pictures on Evolve, of the interior of this home within the Willo Historic Neighborhood before renting? Comments I receive from guests are usually what a beautifully period-furnished home you have. The home has been on the Willo Historic Neighborhood annual home tour twice over the last 10 years. We personally like the historic Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego over the Ritz Carlton. We all have our preferences.
  
  While you did not bring up two other issues, I will as the host. You were not pleased thinking I had given you the wrong code to open the security gate. I let you know it was the code but you said it would not open the common Home Depot Master four code lock. I came over and opened the lock with that code for you. Not sure why you could not do it. Then upon leaving you let me know that all the power was off in the kitchen and the garbage disposal was not working. The garbage disposal was full of water and the GFI had tripped. My husband removed something from the disposal, reset the GFI and the power went back on. The power was on when you arrived at the home. We likely will remove the kitchen food garbage disposal. Like hotels ask folks not to flush certain things down the toilet, when occupants do anyway and they back up, it makes folks mad. I imagine the kitchen power going off did not make you happy."