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8 Bedroom, 6 Baths, Double Water slide Pool, Pickleball Court

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Welcome to the Little Hacienda Resort!
Front of Property- circle pull thru driveway
Front entryway. Living room to the left and family room to the right.
Living room
Family room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 28557.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gold Canyon, AZ
  • Gold Canyon Golf Resort
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Dinosaur Mountain Golf Course
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Lost Dutchman State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Mesa, AZ (AZA-Phoenix - Mesa Gateway)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Bedroom 2- main floor, private bathroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3- main floor, private bathroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4- main floor, shared bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5- main floor. Shared bathroom

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6- upstairs, shared bathroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7- upstairs, shared bathroom

1 King Bed

Bunkhouse- detached from main house, closest bathroom is in the house

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom- main floor

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

8 Bedroom, 6 Baths, Double Water slide Pool, Pickleball Court

THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE OR A VENUE. NO BIRTHDAY PARTIES, WEDDINGS, ANNIVERSARIES, FAMILY REUNIONS OR EVENTS ARE PERMITTED WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL, YOU MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE HOME AND WILL FORFEIT YOUR ENTIRE AMOUNT OF RENT PAID IF YOU CHOOSE TO HAVE AN UN-AUTHORIZED PARTY OR EVENT. If extra guests come to the house without prior communication you can also loose your deposit. We ask that you be respectful of our neighbors, they are very watchful and update us if there’s a problem. No music or dj’s are allow in the back yard. No “loud” talking, laughing or yelling after 10pm on the week days and 11pm on the weekend. Thank you for being understanding that our neighbors live here every day- we want to be quiet, enjoy the amenities and make memories in a quiet respectful manner. If you respect the noise ordinance curfew you will have no problems.

Welcome to our southwest Spanish style Hacienda! Almost 6,000 square feet, 8 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms.

This backyard is amazing, your own private resort! The pool has two water slides, a grotto with a waterfall, a tanning ledge and a separate hot tub. Plenty of patio seating for your large crowd. Many pool lounge chairs, 4 plus patio seating areas- in the shade and in the sun. Many large patio heaters for the cooler desert evenings. Heating the pool is $200 for up to 7 days. (please note, our pool is over 17,000 gallons and we bought the largest heat pump our pool company could find. In the winter months the heater will struggle to maintain temperaures above 80 degrees when the overnight temps are low and the sunlight is so short of hours and also low temperatures. The heat pump will automaically shut off as an equipment saftey feature when air temps go down to 45 or below. When your use the waterslides and the water is cycling thru the cold air, it will also cause the pool tempature to lower or in the hot summer days it will heat the water. Please message us for any other questions before booking and please understand the water will not feel like a hot tub.) The pool has its own full bathroom and is completely fenced off from part of the yard with a gate for safety of the little ones.

There is a golfing cage to practice your swing, a basketball hoop, 11 hole mini golf course, and a pickle ball court. Yard sized chess game! We also have corn hole, ladder ball, lawn darts, and spike ball. We added two sun sail shades over the playset and miniature golf areas in 2023.

We have a RuffHouse Playset, large enough for older children also. Made local here in Mesa, Az!

The outdoor kitchen is so large! It has a brand new griddle and grill fall of 2023, 2 beverage refrigerators, an ice maker with a hand painted mural that continues your view of superstition mountain right into your back yard. It’s covered- so plenty of shade and a sectional, a table that seats 8.

We have a game room with a pool table, dart board, connect four, shuffle board table, and a poker table. You won’t have time to leave the property to do other activities!

Our beds all have quality linens and sheets. We have two cribs, two high chairs, 2 toddler cots & two pack n plays. Kid friendly plates, cups and bowls. Plenty of books to read to the little ones and chapter books for the older ones. We have family friendly board games and puzzles. These are located in the bedroom with buit in bookshelves.

The master bedroom and bathroom are huge and has a loft with amazing views of Superstition & Dinosaur Mountain and a desk for a working vacation.

We have two additional bedrooms that also have desks and office chairs so online schooling or a working staycation are easy at our house. A printer is available for printing.

We have remodeled the kitchen June of 2024! Brand new kitchen aide double wall oven, TWO dish washers, French door refrigerator and a smart built in microwave. A 6 burner built in down draft cooktop. We added a breakfast bar with 4 barstools. The kitchen is stocked!! Paper towels, Saran Wrap, tinfoil and some condiments, spices just to mention a few. We have a 4 slice toaster, kitchen aide hand mixer, vitamix blender, nesspresso ventura coffee machine, a keurig and a drip coffee maker. Full set of pots and pans with extra skillets. Crock pot, instapot and Dutch oven. Table place setting for the crowd and lots of kids cups, plates and bowls. Our dinning room table can seat10 very comfortably, and of course the two high chairs.

We have parking for two RV’s with 50 amp RV hook ups and septic dumps.

This property can handle multi generation family get togethers or multiple friends and families that want to vacation together. The sunsets and the stargazing will surely be a part of your memories on this vacation as Gold Canyon is a small quiet town with very little light pollution. This is our personal vacation home and we want to make your stay wonderful for special family memories.

We are close to beautiful hikes on Superstition, Dinosaur and Silly Mountains, a Goldfield ghost town and gold mine is near by and the annual Renaissance Festival. Canyon Lake and Saguaro Lake are close by. You can rent paddle board & Kayaks and get out on the water. Salt river tubing is another fun way to spend the day. Rent a tube from them, float down the river and take the shuttle back up. Apache Junction & Mesa are close by with Costco, Marshall’s, Target, malls and so much more. There so many restaurants to choose from right here in Gold Canyon and such a short drive to Apache Junction and Mesa. Mesa Flea Market is open on the weekends and so fun!

We are 35 mins to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport- 20 mins to Mesa Airport, 40 mins to Scottsdale, all the conveniences nearby but Gold Canyon has the relaxation of small town living.

Gold Canyon has several top golf courses and this home can easily fit several families for a golfing vacation!

Please note there are several cameras located on the exterior of the property for security reasons. Camera 1 faces the large gate at the front of the property. Camera 2 faces the side yard. Camera 3 faces the backyard, Camera 4 faces the game room and small gate.

We do not allow any jumping or diving off the top of the water slides or the grotto/waterfall for safety reasons and shallow depth of the pool.

We have a very large rooftop balcony with a spiral staircase. The surface of the roof cannot hold patio furniture, it has the potential to poke holes in it. The wall going around is too short for safety. We have choose to padlock the gate so that little ones and furniture are not climbing up. Please be aware of our safety rules and if you choose climb over our gate and padlock it is at your own risk.
There is another rooftop balcony upstairs by the two bedrooms that has a bench so you can enjoy star gazing and the view.

Please note. We have many propane tanks at the property for the outdoor kitchen and the patio heaters. As we live out of state we are unable to keep the tanks filled used by guests. You will probably need to fill them when you arrive at the house, there is a swap at walgreens less than a mile from the house and Basha's Grocery store a little further away. Our house keeper can also swap them for you at the price $250 for 6 tanks. Please let us know when you are booking so we can have the tanks filled prior to your arrival. Thank you.

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Property manager

Mark & Tammy Little
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have 2 cribs upstairs bedrooms and 2 pack/play
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Events

No events allowed
Contact us for written approval.
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
All ashes & butts must be throughly cleaned up.
Evidence of unauthorized pets will result in $300 cleaning fee and loss of deposit.
We encourage all renters to purchase the $99 accidental insurance policy. After you purchase the insurance we will refund $99 back to you.
We do not allow any bachelor or bachelorette parties.

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
Note from host: Contact us for written approval.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2765839

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Gold Canyon

Located in Gold Canyon, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Sidewinder Golf Course and Gold Canyon Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tonto National Forest and Lost Dutchman State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gold Canyon, AZ

What's nearby

  • Gold Canyon Golf Resort - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dinosaur Mountain Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Silly Mountain Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lost Dutchman State Park - 22 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Arizona Athletic Grounds - 24 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (AZA-Phoenix - Mesa Gateway) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Stallion Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wahoo's Restaurant and Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chen's Chinese Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rodeo Lounge - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 8 Bedroom, 6 Baths, Double Water slide Pool, Pickleball Court have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 8 Bedroom, 6 Baths, Double Water slide Pool, Pickleball Court pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 8 Bedroom, 6 Baths, Double Water slide Pool, Pickleball Court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8 Bedroom, 6 Baths, Double Water slide Pool, Pickleball Court?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 8 Bedroom, 6 Baths, Double Water slide Pool, Pickleball Court located?

This family-friendly Gold Canyon holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Sidewinder Golf Course, Gold Canyon Golf Resort and Dinosaur Mountain Golf Course. Silly Mountain Park and Tonto National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanny B.

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

Best Big Group Booking

Eleven of my family and friends stayed at this beautiful compound for a week. We never needed to leave; there were so many fun things to do- play in the pool, play games in the bunkhouse, play golf outdoors, and so on! This place has it all.But of course, we did manage to get out and explore. We hiked the nearby Superstition Mountains, took in a ghost town, and had wonderful meals at nearby restaurants. Tammy and Mark were excellent hosts, and their communication was excellent before and during our stay. We would go back again and again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Awesome place

Very clean.. easy check in...tons of things to do, beds were very comfortable...and the best thing all areas were fenced so kids couldn't get anywhere that wasn't supervised...There were areas all around the property if you needed some quiet time. Lots of toys and sports equipment to keep everyone happy...
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Wonderful vacation home!

This home is the best, all-inclusive place we have ever stayed! Pool, massive kitchen, game room, pickle ball court, park…there’s just no need to go elsewhere during your stay (unless you want to discover the amazing hikes that are very close by!) The hosts are such wonderful people, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori lynn m.

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

Excellent host!!

Beautiful place, plenty of room for everyone & exceptional host, easy communication! I will be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel B.

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

Family Vacation

What a great property! Had a wonder comfortable stay. So much do on the grounds that we barely left.We will be booking another stay in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathie B.

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

Great place

Very enjoyable with my kids and grandkids. Recommend this house . Great property , great pool
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Family AZ Trip

Our family totally enjoyed our stay! The pool, the play area and the house…. Just fantastic. The kitchen was well stocked as were the rooms with cribs for our little ones. We so enjoyed sitting in the outside area off the kitchen! We had plenty of room for our family get together! The hosts were wonderful to work with! Look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula E.

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

Five star week at this fabulous house!

Just spent 8 days at this amazing house, with our five adult kids and their spouses and our three grandsons. So much to do, so much space, and the hosts were very available and very responsive to any questions or the very small issues we had. Best stocked VRBO - cleaning supplies, toilet paper/trash bags for the full week, spices, amazing pantry with every kitchen item we could have needed. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

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

An Arizona Resort

The hosts were gracious, informative and attentive. I would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in a well laid out and thought out floor plan for accommodating a large group that includes married couples and children of all ages.The amenities are over the top. The grounds are similar to a five star resort. A 5-star hotel, services are offered proactively based on your expected needs and what the hotel perceives you might need. That is exactly the experience we had. I feel like the hosts supplied everything they thought we might need during our stay. We all had a great time and we look forward to coming again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachele B.

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

Family Reunion

Plenty of room for our large family. Thoroughly enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa B.

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

Great Vacation Spot for the Whole Family

What an amazing property! If you are looking for a place to take a large family, this is it! There is entertainment onsite for people of every age! The owners, Mark and Tammy, were available for anything we needed. They truly care that their guests have the best experience ever! Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Wonderful Home and Hospitality

We very much enjoyed the home for our family reunion. The home is lovely and clean and the amenities are perfect for our family. The hospitality of the owners was excellent. Thank you for sharing the home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

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

Family Vacation

Awesome home, amazing property managers, perfect for a family getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

The Bassett Hogberg wedding

We had family in from all over the globe and with a crowd like that and the range of ages we found the perfect place for all of us to stay which was this VRBO rental. We had a few issues but were able to resolve them ourselves quickly and notified the owners for future reference. All in all the owners were very responsive and helpful throughout our visit. I would definitely like to try and make this an annual event with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Hacienda house

The whole family enjoyed our stay. We spent many hours in the pool, kids play area, pickle ball court and had lots of family night time by the fire pit. We loved it so much we are already looking at planning another stay next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaisa L.

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

Girls weekend! Sisters, aunts, cousins. 26 of us!

Great property for a large group. 11 women, 15 girl age 7-19. 5 nights, no fighting or complaints from anyone! Pool and outdoor amenities kept everyone occupied. House large enough that everyone has enough space and really makes the trip enjoyable. Teenagers all slept in the outdoor bunkhouse, they loved having their own area to hang out in. Great hiking just down the road, sunsets were breathtaking. Owners attentive and quickly responded to any questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Something for everyone

My family loved this rental. 4 generations and everyone found something to love. Pickleball tournaments, great playset for the young ones, swimming pool, spa and a lot of time spent around the firepit. The game room got a lot of use. It's a little thing, but the best pantry of any rental I've done in the last 12 years. Well stocked with cookware and serving pieces and easy to find what we needed. Multple regerators helped out w/the age old conflict of storing food vs beverages. Plenty of parking which can be an issue w/larger properties and numerous cars coming in from out of town. We were happy to be outside the city limits and close to hiking and golf. But one of the best things for me-The property owners were amazing to work with. I feel they really care about the families renting their home. Definitely 5 stars from this family!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Amelia S.

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

Rental

Great outdoor space for kids, lots of rooms, great host who was super responsive.. a few issues with the hot water, pool and some of the appliances. Over all decent rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen S.

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

90th Birthday celebration

Fantastic stay for all. We could not have asked for more activities. Very safe for little kids. We had a few very minor issues (as expected for such a large property) that Mark and Tammy quickly resolved. Of note if you plan on using the outdoor heaters and fireplaces and grills be sure to check your propane supply. It goes quickly, especially with the cool evenings. Tanks are easily exchanged at Walgreens just a mile or so away. We really enjoyed being outside in the evenings. Thanks so much Mark and Tammy. This is a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brookelynn K.

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

Wedding weekend

We had a wonderful weekend hosting our friends and family at this beautiful home. It was perfect - so many rooms and so many different activities. Everyone loved it and we couldn’t have picked a better place to have everyone stay for our wedding weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Our own personal resort

We were there 4 nights. Mark was very responsive to our texts! Very easy check in! So much space with several cozy sitting areas. Would highly recommend for large groups! Beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann A.

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

Our family getaway

We had a wonderful time. There were so many fun things to do on the property that the children were never bored. They had fun with their cousins. All ages found things that interested them. Parents could relax and talk together. Lots of outdoor spaces to enjoy the weather. Lots of indoor spaces to gather for meals and meetings. The hosts were responsive to our needs and very kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretta B.

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

Amazing Home

Wonderful property that had so many perks! There was some thing for everyone in our family! We used the outdoor grill for several of our meals including breakfast! We will definitely be staying at this location again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

It's like a Mini Resort with Endless Activities!

This was the perfect place for our Teddy Bear Yorkies Retreat!! We didn't have any reason to plan activities anywhere else during our 4 day stay, because there was just so much to enjoy right there on the property. With 15 adults and 10 yorkies, there was a ton of space for everyone to run around, and no one ever felt like they were on top of each other. This place is safely confined with cement block fencing all the way around and there are fun surprises of things to see and do around every corner! Mark & Tammy communicated every step of the way, as we were planning, checking in, during our stay and checking out. They were quick to respond to any challenges or questions we had and that was so appreciated. We loved the pool with the waterfall and the covered play area. We felt welcomed, even with 10 doggies, and all the pups & their "pawrents" had an amazing time! Thank you Mark & Tammy for helping us make our very first Teddy Bear Yorkies Retreat so special and memorable! Puppy kisses from our pack to yours! xoxo
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Tammy Little

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We are Mark & Tammy Little. We have been married for 31 years and have 10 beautiful children, and 14 beautiful grandchildren. We started bringing our kids on vacation to Phoenix AZ back in 2010 for spring break. As our family grew, we thought it would be so nice to have our own place but every time we looked, we couldn't find the right one. In early spring of 2020, we saw this house on Zillow and we instantly knew our search was over.

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