Casita Serena - Beautiful, Private, and Serene - Phoenix

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Mountains Preserve4 min drive
Kierland Commons11 min drive
Camelback Mountain16 min drive
Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Back

1 Queen Bed

Front (Pool)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Casita Serena - Beautiful, Private, and Serene

Located in north Phoenix this beautifully appointed 2 bedroom/1 bath casita is 12 minutes from downtown Phoenix and the airport in a vibrant community that boast a wide variety of locally owned businesses, restaurants and coffee shops.

It is a five minute walk to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve with beautiful hiking trails. Or just relax in the retreat-like backyard that features pool, spa, and multiple sitting areas.

The casita has its own small private outside space as well as the shared oasis backyard.

Equipped kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and ice maker.

There is no-smoking inside the Casita, but plenty of spaces outside. Any parties or events for more than 8 people must be pre-approved. No lifeguard on duty. Use of the pool and spa is at your own risk.

Property manager

Charles McAlpine and Fito Licea - Casita Serena

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

No safety fence around the pool or spa

Events

No events allowed

Group events of over 8 people must be pre-approved

Pets

No pets allowed

You must clean-up after your pet

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No-Smoking inside... smoking outside okay.

Because of the privacy of the yard, many guest choose to use the pool and spa sans clothing.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Note from host: Group events of over 8 people must be pre-approved

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property registration number 2020-175

About the area

Phoenix

This guesthouse is located in Paradise Valley Village, a neighbourhood in Phoenix. Biltmore Fashion Park and Kierland Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Camelback Mountain and Desert Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Field or Westworld of Scottsdale.

Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

Phoenix Mountains Preserve - 4 min drive
Biltmore Fashion Park - 9 min drive
Mayo Clinic Hospital - 10 min drive
Kierland Commons - 11 min drive
Camelback Mountain - 16 min drive

Getting around

19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station - 11 min drive
Scottsdale, AZ (SCF) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

Elevate Wine and Cheese Bar - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
LOVECRAFT / Ale House. Bottle Shop. Smoke Kitchen - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Burger King - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casita Serena - Beautiful, Private, and Serene have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casita Serena - Beautiful, Private, and Serene pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casita Serena - Beautiful, Private, and Serene?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casita Serena - Beautiful, Private, and Serene?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casita Serena - Beautiful, Private, and Serene located?

Located in Paradise Valley Village, this guesthouse is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Phoenix Mountains Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Orange Tree Golf Course and North Mountain Park. Lookout Mountain Golf Club and Piestewa Peak are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David P.

30 Mar 2023

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

Couldn't ask for more

The Casita was fabulous! we all enjoyed the pool area although the weather was cooler than normal we really enjoyed the hot tub, indoors there was everything we needed and more. The area is ideally suited for exploring the area around Phoenix and we hope to return in the future. Charles and Fito were friendly and helpful hosts who couln't do enough for us.We would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

27 Mar 2024

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

Spring training trip

we were very impressed with our stay. We felt very welcomed and the accommodations were excellent. we would return in a heart beat to this property. They even picked up subs we had ordered for us as they were near the sub shop. Charles and Fito were excellent hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

25 Mar 2024

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

Spring Training

The property was centrally located for the activities we had planned for the long weekend of spring training baseball. We took advantage of the pool and hot tub at the end of the day and appreciated the seclusion provided by the owners. We will stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

18 Mar 2024

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

Little Slice of Heaven

Warm, comfortable and incredibly well equipped with access to a magnificent outdoor space. Welcoming, responsive hosts. Very accessible to freeways as well as fun neighborhood restaurants. Easy access to grocery stores. I WILL return!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson D.

3 Mar 2024

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

Magical backyard ❤️

A great place to stay. Always a bit leery when you see such beautiful pictures on Vrbo, and wonder if they measure up and in this case it i did and all that and more! The indoors is beautifully and tastefully decorated. The outdoors/pool absolutely gorgeous. The beds were comfortable. The extra goodies, a special touch. We used the hot tub regularly and they were very accommodating. The host are wonderful. There is a very busy street on the backside of the property but they have done an excellent job in using the waterfalls in the pool to mask the noise. It absolutely was not a problem at all. If we come back to Phoenix, we will book it again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Charles McAlpine and Fito Licea - Casita Serena

Hi..., Charles and Fito here. We have owned this property since 2002.. We built the guesthouse in 2007. We are entrepreneurs with several businesses. A crystal shop featuring art and jewelry from local artists and a real estate/property management company for residential sales, purchases or lease.

We love to cook, entertain, travel and play water volleyball in the summer!

Why they chose this property

We live in the main house and are excited to share the space with you. With that said.., this is a place where you can have as much privacy as you like! The Casita has it's own private entrance and courtyard. Plus it shares a resort-like backyard with pool and spa with multiple water features and areas to relax. There is also a 3-burner grill for those who want to create some of their meals onsite.

What makes this property unique

This is a vibrant community with many locally-owned businesses, shops and restaurants. Plus, it is a five minute walk to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve with many great hiking trails... some that climb over 2300ft. with others that are level and meandering. There is a list of some of our favorite places included with your "welcome" materials or feel free to ask us for more detailed recommendations!