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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139 sq m

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Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

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Florence, AZ

Poston Butte Golf Club4 min drive
Florence Hospital7 min drive
The Windmill Winery20 min drive
Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)68 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Steve & Jody were wonderful to work with. It was our first VRBO experience and their patience and excellent communicatio...

Ken A.

Nov 13, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful home at Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch

Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-4)

This designer decorated 1494 square foot home is located in Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch, Arizona's premier active adult golf community and named one of the 50 Best Communities in the nation by Where to Retire Magazine.
This home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, den/office, dining area and great room with a 42 inch HD TV. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the utensils necessary for fine dining. The master bedroom offers a generous sized space and adjoining master bathroom with double sinks, large shower area, and walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a queen bed, HD TV and an adjacent full bathroom that allows privacy for guests.
The office/den area is equipped with a computer, printer and high speed internet access.

Enjoy late afternoon 'happy hours' and evenings on the oversized covered back patio where you can dine with meals prepared on the outdoor stainless steel gas barbeque, read, lounge or just sit and watch the Arizona sunsets! A golf cart and two bicycles are available for tenant use.

During your stay, you are eligible for 'residents rates' at the 18 hole Poston Butte Golf Course managed by Troon Golf. The 48,000 square foot Union Center for Wellness and Higher Learning offers a state-of-the-art fitness area (with onsite trainers), indoor and outdoor swimming pools, indoor jogging/walking track, tennis, bocce and pickle ball courts, arts and crafts rooms, and classes offered by Arizona State University Lifelong Learning Academy.

Property manager

Owner/Property Mananger

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 deadlock

About the area

Florence

This holiday home is located in Anthem at Merrill Ranch, a neighbourhood in Florence. McFarland State Historic Park and Pinal County Historical Society & Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Poston Butte Golf Club and Golf Club at Oasis. Pathfinder Park and Rancho Bella Vista South Community Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.

Florence, AZ

What's nearby

Poston Butte Golf Club - 4 min drive
Florence Hospital - 7 min drive
McFarland State Historic Park - 17 min drive
The Windmill Winery - 20 min drive
St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery - 34 min drive

Getting around

Mesa, AZ (AZA-Phoenix - Mesa Gateway) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪KFC - ‬17 min drive
‪Casa Palomino Mexican Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home at Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautiful home at Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch located?

Located in Anthem at Merrill Ranch, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Poston Butte Golf Club and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Golf Club at Oasis. Florence Hospital and The Shops at Copper Basin are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ken A.

13 Nov 2023

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

Excellent place to stay - 5 stars for sure..!

Steve & Jody were wonderful to work with. It was our first VRBO experience and their patience and excellent communication skills were much appreciated. Their rental property is absolutely wonderful and everything was as advertised. The house is beautifully decorated and truly is a home away from home. We had to contact the owners and every time they were prompt and patient with us. We will definitely look to renting from Steve and Jody again as they are excellent hosts. Ken & Sandy , Alberta Canada.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon O.

2 Oct 2023

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

Desert Gem

We absolutely loved staying in this home! The owners have done a great job of providing everything we could possible need and more to make our stay enjoyable and relaxing. All the comforts of home in an amazing location!!! We'll definitely be back!!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

18 Dec 2021

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

Two Thumbs Up

We loved our stay at this home. The house was very clean upon arrival and instructions for everything about the house, golf cart, etc. were well laid out. Steve was very good with communications and the home was well apportioned with everything you need. It was great having the golf cart and bicycles as there are many paths to use them on in the area and the development. Safeway is a short walk or cart trip away. Its a very lovely home and we look forward to renting again in the future!

Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanesha r.

20 June 2021

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

Very very comfortable!

Beautiful and VERY clean home! Nice views of wildlife and a friendly community. Steve and his wife were amazing hosts..I definitely recommend this property!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred D.

7 June 2021

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

Great house and location

Loved the house, location and the Sun City housing development. House was clean and well stocked with everything you could want. Very nice patio with a wash in the back (no neighbors behind the house). Recreation center was amazing. Nice gym and great pool. Lots of bike and walking paths. People in the neighborhood were very friendly. Landlord, Steve was very nice and quickly responded to any questions we had. We would definitely rent here again.

Stayed 30 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Deb V., Portland, Oregon

1 May 2021

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

Overall - Very Good

Overall, very good & we would rent again- however there are a few areas for improvement based on our personal preferences. #1. We would prefer a rental with a King bed in the master suite. We were aware of the Queen size but would give preference to a rental with a King. #2. The overall electrical lighting in this rental is very dim...no bright lights other than in the bathrooms. Brighter lights would be welcomed, but certainly not a “show stopper”. #3. Toilets are low to the floor. For those used to more modern & taller toilets & who have flexibility issues - this is a bit of a problem, again- not a show stopper. #3. Minor but worth mentioning... Some updates need to be made to the Guest- House book to keep it current for the renter, especially as it pertains to the golf cart. Overall - a very nice rental with a wonderful backyard patio. Close to Safeway store. The owners are fabulous. They are top notch in communication from beginning to end throughout the renting process. Thank you for allowing us to give an honest overview.

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

6 Jan 2021

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

Merrill Ranch

The Bernard home was beautiful and a pleasure to stay in for 2 weeks. The kitchen was fully stocked with great pots and pans and everything you would need to cook or bake. The sunsets were perfect from the wonderful patio! I would recommend this home to anyone!

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

B E.

11 July 2020

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

Perfect

It was exactly what we needed. Great area to take walks. The community pool was big and didn't feel crowded. Close to grocery, gas, and food establishments. The house had everything we needed and was beautifully decorated. I will recommend this house to family and friends.

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

David R., Savage, United States

17 Nov 2019

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

Property was as described and in a perfect location!

We spent three weeks at this delightful location. The house was perfect for us. Great kitchen with everything you need. We used the patio and the grill almost every night. The location is close to a local grocery and a few places to eat. All of the major shopping is within 20-40 minutes of the house. Very quiet neighborhood! Country Club-style golf within 5 minutes (golf cart available). Reasonable family-style golf within a half an hour (Queen Creek). The owners were great to work with throughout the process from beginning to end. I would recommend the property and would stay there again! Thanks Steve and Jody!

Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

10 May 2019

Terry and Kathy

Excellent accommodation Well appointed. Very responsive landlord. Could not find anything to be concerned about! Also a very convenient location

Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

John N.

6 Dec 2018

This was a perfect house for the 2 months that we were here.

We were here for nearly 2 months in this beautiful home. The kitchen was well appointed with nearly everything that you could want, and of high quality. One of the best selling points was the use of the golf cart. Without it, we would have had to rent two cars instead of one, since my wife ant I seemed to always be going in opposite directions. There is a well stocked Safeway store just a stone’s throw from the house. It’s about a minute from the house in the golf cart but over two miles in the car. The patio is well equipped with furniture and a Weber barbecue that saw lots of use while we were here. Sun City Anthem at Merrill Ranch is a fabulous development. $25 gets you use of all of the facilities at the Union Center as well as resident rates at Poston Butte Golf Club which is a fabulous golf course. The residents here are friendly and there is so much going on that you have no problem staying busy. All in all, our stay was wonderful and we have already made reservations to stay at ‘Casa Bernard’ next year.

Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

28 June 2016

Exceeded our expectations!!!

My wife and I absolutely loved this home for si many reasons. First, the home was exceptionally clean. Their furnishings are professionally done and top of the line. My favorite perk was the golf cart and the city bikes. The location was perfect for a short ride to the 55+ community fitness center and huge pool. The championship Troon stryle golf course was a real treat. Without question we will rent this property again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

18 May 2015

Colleen Campbell

I had a wodrful time.in.your lovely home. I very much enjoyed the golf cart.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

8 Nov 2014

Wonderful Rental

We stayed in this home for almost five months and had a wonderful experience living there. Backing up to a wash gave us some privacy but still could meet neighbors. Very easy access to Merrill Ranch activities (wonderful people); hair and nail salons; groceries and gas; and three places to eat. The landlord was very easy to access. We would definitely recommend this rental to anyone that asked.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

george t., Where do you live?

15 Aug 2014

Everything you need in a beautiful home!

While this review is a few months late getting posted, this is not intended to reflect anythng but total satisfaction with the property for the month of April, 2014. From the outset, the owners were responsive to our emails, including information on how to qualify and arrange for resident priviledges at the wonderful facilities that AMR has to offer. As other reviews have noted, the house is beautifully decorated (professionally, I believe), and has all of the modern conveniences required....good HDTV's, wifi, appliances, well-equipped kitchen, and outdoor grill, which we used extensively. The owners were also able to accomodate us with a special request once we arrived. The home is also located in a "younger section" of the community, with very friendly residents and occasionally, a "Thirsty Thursdays" get-together. And of course, the bikes and golf cart were well used, and so convenient to have. This home is highly recommended!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

20 Mar 2014

Beautiful home

We have rented in anthem for Three years and This is the first year in this house. The house is beautifully decorated and makes us feel at home. The owners are very wonderful people and keep in touch with You to make sure your stay here is wonderful. We will be renting herències again. T'he bikes and golf cart are just great. The house is in walking distance to Safeway.

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Property Mananger

My wife and I are retired educators, have friends in the Merrill Ranch community and upon are initial visit were very much impressed by the friendliness of the people within the community! We have traveled throughout the United States and have found Arizona to be a unique living experience providing sun and golf throughout the year.

What makes this property unique

The active lifestyle is very appealing and the Union Center offers a variety of great opportunities in regards to fitness, education, participating in a multitude of activities and establishing new friendships.
Moreover Merrill Ranch offers warm weather, sun and golf, golf and more golf on a yearly basis.