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Home away from Home! Comfortable, nice, and reasonably priced!

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Exterior
Exterior
One entrance view into Garden Lakes subdivision
Pool
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Avondale, AZ
  • Camelback Ranch
    4 min drive
  • Main Event Avondale
    4 min drive
  • Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
    7 min drive
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    28 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Home away from Home! Comfortable, nice, and reasonably priced!

This single-story spacious family house with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms is perfect for a home away from home. Private Pool, patio, internet, cable, large screen HDTVs, DVD players, and pool table. Parking for 2 cars in the attached garage.

Avondale is 15 minutes west of downtown Phoenix. It is a central location for visiting many local tourist attractions. It is also a great launching point for trips to Las Vegas (4 hours), San Diego (5 hours), or Rocky Point Mexico (4 hours).

For Spring Training Baseball enthusiasts:
Camelback Ranch (spring training home of LA Dodgers and Chicago White Sox) 3 miles
Maryville Baseball park (spring training home of the Milwaukee Brewers) 8 miles
Goodyear Ball Park. (spring training home of Cleveland Indians and the Cincinnati Reds) 9 miles
Peoria Sports Complex (spring training home of Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres 14 miles
Surprise Stadium (spring training home of the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals) 19 miles.

For avid golfers, there are several golf courses nearby, including the Wigwam Resort golf course.

The property is 8 miles away from the Phoenix International Raceway for NASCAR and other events.

The Arizona Cardinals football team and the Phoenix Coyotes hockey team play in Glendale, 5 minutes away. Downtown Phoenix where the Phoenix Suns (basketball) and Arizona Diamondbacks (baseball) play is just 15 miles away.

Sky Harbor airport is 20 miles.

Property manager

Duane Craig

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House Rules are also covered in the Property Owner's Rental Agreement
If Owner determines Guest is not a good fit or misrepresented their situation, Owner shall cancel reservation and refund policy will apply.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Avondale

Hamilton Garden Lakes, a neighbourhood in Avondale, is home to this holiday home. Main Event Avondale and Katydid Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Westgate Entertainment District and Tanger Outlets Phoenix. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Camelback Ranch or State Farm Stadium. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Avondale, AZ

What's nearby

  • Camelback Ranch - 4 min drive
  • Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre - 7 min drive
  • State Farm Stadium - 8 min drive
  • Westgate Entertainment District - 9 min drive
  • Wigwam Golf Resort - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's Avondale - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Main Event Avondale - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Home away from Home! Comfortable, nice, and reasonably priced! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Home away from Home! Comfortable, nice, and reasonably priced! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home away from Home! Comfortable, nice, and reasonably priced!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home! Comfortable, nice, and reasonably priced!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home away from Home! Comfortable, nice, and reasonably priced! located?

Located in Hamilton Garden Lakes, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Villa de Paz Golf Course, Camelback Ranch and Main Event Avondale. State Farm Stadium and Westgate Entertainment District are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Near Goodyear ballpark
We chose this property because of the location. The kitchen was well supplied with dishes, pots pans, etc. It was a comfortable place to spend time. Without question we would stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
February getaway
A beautiful home, a nice and quiet neighborhood, comfy beds, a gracious host with a warm welcome and a super nice experience. A great location and a great place to stay.
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Valinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Avondale Arizona Home
Communication was great. Property was exactly as described. Very clean. Two minor things need better pillows and took a while for hot water to get warm. Would rent again if in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

DOUGLAS J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House, Concerned Host
The house was beautiful. The pool was nice, but unheated (maybe that's usual for Phoenix, but it was pretty chilly weather while we were there.) Everything worked in the house. Lots of tv's. A lovely pool table. Nice kitchen, but cupboards were pretty full, leaving very little room for our food. Not a big deal. The owner was very concerned about any light coming through the windows. He wanted the blinds down all the time, but allowed us to open the slats when we were in a room. That left us needing to use the lights in the house all the time. Would have enjoyed natural light, but owner was very concerned about fading caused by sunlight. The owner insisted on meeting us in person. He wanted us to meet with him prior to check-in time, but we had a tight schedule of picking up someone at the airport and getting to a baseball game we had purchased tickets for. So that led to a visit in the middle of our stay, whose purpose was not quite clear to us. But when he said, "It all looks good," we realized he wanted to see what we looked like and how the house looked after us being there a couple of days. That made us uncomfortable even though we were careful to follow all the rules. He also wanted to meet us before we left. However, it seemed that he came before we were awake because the garbage can had been put inside the garage after garbage pick-up. I'm not sure what VRBO's policy is concerning face to face meetings. I do know their tv ads emphasize "having the house to yourself." This was our first VRBO experience, so we weren't sure what to expect. We didn't expect the insistence on a face-to-face meeting during our stay. But overall, we enjoyed the house and its amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host
Love it , Duane made it work, directions, help when called, and picked grapefruit from his tree for us.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cesar A., Richmond, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Owner was very responsive to our needs. Property was ideally located. Amenities were very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An oasis in the desert
We have been on a cross country driving trip and this house is by far the best place we have stayed in - and we've been to several nice places so that says a lot. Beautifully kept home with large comfortable rooms in a quiet neighborhood yet close to lots of activities. The property owner is very accommodating and made us welcome for our time here. I hope for it to be available when we visit again in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to spend time with family during Christmas!
Duane's place met all of our needs! Duane was also very good to work with and was so helpful in accommodating our early check-in and later than normal check-out.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt like home!
Our family of 3 stayed in Duane's home for a week this summer while we visited Arizona for a baseball tournament. The home was well-kept and everything was easy to find. We loved having a pool to come home to after long, hot days at the ball park! Duane responded quickly to any questions we had and check in/check out was a quick, easy process. We would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H., Wilsonville, Oregon

Clean and comfortable
We had an enjoyable stay with my in-laws in Duane's home. It's roomy, clean, decorated nicely and very comfortable, a great place to relax and unwind after all our rounds of golf. There's a nice backyard patio, pool, and the grapefruit tree made for a nice breakfast treat. Located in a quiet neighborhood with a grocery store and restaurants nearby. Brothers Pizza was a favorite. Renting from Duane was an easy process, he's very friendly and personable and we enjoyed meeting him. I recommend, and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

Does not get much better
Hi Duane's house was lovely all the amenities plus more.We enjoyed the pool table as the weather was a little cool and the pool was nice to look at .The location of the house was perfect for hockey and baseball shopping golf horse back riding etc.Duane was the perfect host making sure we had everything.5 star all the way.Barb and Tom
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Great house. Perfect size and loved the layout.
House was great for our family. Loved the location, nice quiet neighborhood. Bedrooms are perfect size. Liked the open kitchen, loving room, eating area. The master bedroom and bath are great. The walk-in closet was actually perfect for our baby to sleep in her pack n play (dark and quiet). Backyard was not exactly kid-friendly, but we knew that based on the pics. Wish the pool was heated, we didn't remember because we had looked at so many listings. Overall, great experience. Home owner was easy to work with too.

10/10 Excellent

donald a., Barrie, Ontario. Canada

3rd month long stay!
Another great month at Duane’s house in Avondale! (Phoenix ) Speaking of which, Phoenix is quite large and spread out. Highway 10 is usually quite congested so you really need to pick your area and try not to travel across the city too much. We have found some great golf courses in our area and venture further afield once a week. The city has several good, inexpensive courses. We quite like Coldwater, which is only a 5-10 minute drive away. Aguila is a good course as well.. Cave Creek is ok, just consider the course not the cart paths. For a “treat”, we go to the two Verrado courses (Buckley) which are wonderful. Estrella golf course is also very good & “challenging.” There are numerous other good courses in the west and northwest parts of the city. GolfNow is a great tool to find “hot deals” & reasonable prices. The Reds and Indians spring training stadium are 10 minutes away where I enjoyed the season opener. The dome is also only10 minutes away for Coyote hockey and other events, as is the Cardinal stadium in season . We found several new great restaurants this year...... Abuelas and The East Asian Bistro. Many of “the usual chains” are nearby as well. Once more, we made our annual pilgrimage to Rock Springs for homemade pie and pickled beets ! Soooooooo good! I hiked several times at Estrella county park which is only 20 minutes away . The house is in a quiet, safe subdivision ,close to both highways 10 & 101. The neighborhood is great for taking leisurely, long walks. The home is large, with wide hallways and big rooms which I like, and is always clean and well appointed. It is well equipped with TVs, cable, internet and a even a printer. (to print out those GolfNow Hot Deals😀) The door locks with a code which is very convenient if several people are staying there . Duane is very friendly, easily available, and very helpful ! I can’t really think of anything negative. Enjoy your stay! Don and Pat
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10/10 Excellent

Krista W., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Beautiful house!
We had a great relaxing time. Great location in a beautiful area. My only wish is that the pool was heated.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nigel G.

Perfect
The pictures of the place didn’t do it justice. My wife and I snd two daughters had a great time here, no issues what so ever with the place, a great family holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Beautiful home! Great value
Our family of 4 stayed here in early Aug... very well kept home close to all amenities! We will be back :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Carlsbad

Perfect Desert Oasis
We loved our experience! We were there for a baseball tournament. We didn't do well in the tournament but had the gorgeous house to come back to. Pool and in house activities kept our minds off the hot weather. Thank you Duane for accommodating us with a great house!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Outstanding Property
We had the privilege of staying here for a week at the beginning of April. We could not have been happier with our choice! The house has plenty of room and was super clean. The pool table and and swimming pool were great though it was a little chilly for a swim when we were there. Easy access to to I-10 and the 101 and it is close to shopping and restaurants. Had the opportunity to meet the owner Duane, and he was so nice and accommodating. This is an outstanding value compared to other similar properties and I would definitely stay here again. Five Stars!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Travis R., Aztec, NM

Great property!
Duane was a great host! He made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The house was well equipped and had pretty much everything we needed for the stay. It was nice and clean and everything was well maintained. The pool/patio area was a great place to relax. The pool table was a nice bonus as well. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to do it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patti Y.

First time to visit Phoenix
Beautiful, comfortable and nicely equipped rental ! Everything it was promised ! Very quiet neighborhood. The Yeske's, TN
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

donald a., Barrie, Ontario. Canada

5/5
We had another great Feb. at Duane's property . Please read my review from last year as that all applies. I will restress that the house is perfectly maintained and Duane is totally available and engaged in the property .( that is pretty much what his job is .... realty ) ! To clarify a few points , the house is four miles from the Coyote hockey stadium where we enjoyed several games at a much cheaper price than Toronto . At the same complex you can tour the Arizona Cardinals stadium and go to one of more than a dozen good but not great restaurants . The final four is at this complex this year ! Again I hiked Estrella county park three times ( 15 minute drive) a 2 ,4 , and 6 hour hike ) .The Cincinnati Reds complex is in that direction (10 minute drive) .As mentioned, Nascar is ten minutes but only for a week or so each year for the major race. We attended a couple spring training baseball games but they charge too much for " rookie tryout games " .We mostly golfed and there are lots of 4 and 3.5 / 5 courses (around $50.00 but not a lot less) that are anywhere from 5 minutes ( Coldwater) to 30 minutes away. A serious golfer should splurge on Estrella and Verado ( 2 courses) which are good value at half the price of Scottsdale upper level courses and every bit as good or maybe even better and more enjoyable ( really beautiful views also). So no downside that I can think of if you are interested in the sorts of things that are available here and enjoy 70 to 80 degree winter weather with a rare rainy day ! Don and Pat .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Comfortable & great location
The house is very well kept, comfortable, spacious and made our stay quite enjoyable. The neighborhood felt safe and peaceful. It is located fairly close to restaurants, grocery stores, and other shopping. We attend the NASCAR races twice a year, and it was an easy drive to the track. The pool and back yard provided for some much needed down time. I would definitely stay here again if it is was available.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Francois M.

Great vacation, great place
I spend 9 days at the Duane's house. It's a great house for 4 adults and 2 childrens. Enough space but also a lot of intimity for two families. Duane answer to our question very quickly. I will recommand to my friend the Duane's house!!!! Thanks Duane!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jeff c.

awesome!!! great stay!!
we have spent the last 7-8 yrs. staying at various places for a 2 wk. period of time. we totally loved the space provided and the location of this last rental. we will definitely be staying here again :) thanks duane for sharing your space with us !!! karen and jeff crawford findlay, ohio
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

donald a., Barrie, Ontario. Canada

Outstanding....in every way!
Having read the reviews from previous renters, we have little to add except to say that "it's ALL true." We rented from Duane for the month of February and it truly felt like "home." The location is very convenient, with grocery stores & access to main highways, close by. We thoroughly enjoyed hiking at nearby Estralla State Park, golfing at many of the golf courses located just a 15 to 30 minute drive from home & we even attended a hockey game at the amazing Westgate Complex. Duane's neighbourhood is quiet & felt extremely safe. The house was "immaculate" and the decor, from furniture, appliances, linens, and beautiful pictures, were very "high end." We highly recommend renting from Duane since he is easy to reach and a very good communicator. We would definitely rent from him again, but..........would love to stay much longer!!!

About the host

Hosted by Duane Craig

Host profile image
Colorado native who enjoys splitting time between Denver and Phoenix area. I have worked hard to create a nice, comfortable home that I greatly enjoy and think you will too!!

Why they chose this property

Comfortable Ranch Style Home with easy access to many events, attractions and all the necessities.

What makes this property unique

For a good start to your mornings, enjoy delicious sweet grapefruit fresh off the tree in the backyard : )

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