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The front of The Wilshire House with the large front patio

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8174 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Phoenix, AZ

Heard Museum9 min walk
Phoenix Convention Center5 min drive
Chase Field6 min drive
Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)14 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The Wilshire House is a wonderful place to stay. It is very clean and has all the amenities you would need for a short o...

patrick c.

Nov 13, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Wilshire House In Central Phoenix

Charming home built in 1929 completely remodeled, enlarged, and decorated in 2015 with all new furniture, appliances, windows, hard scape, and landscaping. This house can accommodate 8 people with the Master Suite, The Queen Room, the Twin Room, and two leather sleeper couches. A large wraparound front patio faces the protected cul-de-sac while the wood-ceilinged covered rear patio with new gas bar-b-que gets the southern sun. Plenty of parking (guests can to use the City street passes, which are on site, during weekday work hours) and virtually no traffic on Wilshire Drive in front of the house. Four flat screens TVs premium cable channels, and high-speed wireless internet included as well as land line telephone with free domestic long distance calling. New writing desk and chair in the rear alcove!

Phoenix's Light Rail is a five-minute walk away at The Heard "stop" and then you can ride downtown to the City of Phoenix Convention Center, the Phoenix Art Museum, Main City Library, Talking Stick Arena, the Chase Bank ballfield, the Herberger Theater, Comerica Theater, Orpheum Theater, Children's Museum, the Arizona Science Museum, Patriot's Square Park, Margaret T. Hance Deck Park, The Children's Hospital, Dignity Health and Barrows Neurological Center, Banner Health Medical Center, Abrazo Heart Hospital, and ASU's ever-expanding downtown campus (or event ride to the Tempe campus). Northward in the Central Corridor find the emerging chic and hip Uptown district with all its new restaurants and shops. Sky Harbor International Airport is 15 minutes away and the freeway system (I-10) only five minutes south on 7th Avenue.

The Wilshire House is smack dab in the middle of Greater Phoenix and accessible to the ballparks, the Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix Botanical Gardens, scores of local golf courses, entertainment venues, and of course, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale.

Perfect for business trips with the family, Convention Center and sporting events, weekend getaways, short-term job contracts, nearby weddings, or just getting away for a long weekend. THERE IS NO GARAGE but plenty of parking in the long 85 foot driveway and on the street. City passes, which are supplied by owner, for use in weekday business hours as required by the City of Phoenix.

According to ALL past guests at The Wilshire House, once you have stayed here you will want to come back and tell all your friends and family!

Property manager

Stanley

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests are expected to treat The Wilshire House as if it were their own. Having respect for the neighbors relative to noise and late hours and everyone will have a good time! There is no garage but plenty of street parking. A City parking pass must be used during weekday business hours or a ticket will be issued. NO pets at anytime and NO smoking in the house at anytime.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STR-2024-001253

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Phoenix

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Encanto, a neighbourhood in Phoenix. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camelback Mountain and Desert Botanical Garden, while Phoenix Convention Center and Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Field or Talking Stick Resort Arena. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain climbing and cycling.

Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

Heard Museum - 9 min walk
Phoenix Art Museum - 15 min walk
Phoenix Convention Center - 5 min drive
Talking Stick Resort Arena - 6 min drive
Chase Field - 6 min drive

Getting around

Encanto - Central Ave Station - 6 min walk
Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min walk
‪Del Taco - ‬13 min walk
‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
‪Kobalt - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wilshire House In Central Phoenix pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wilshire House In Central Phoenix?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Wilshire House In Central Phoenix?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Wilshire House In Central Phoenix located?

Located in Encanto, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Heard Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Phoenix Convention Center and Chase Field. Talking Stick Resort Arena is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away. Encanto - Central Ave Station is 6 minutes by foot and Thomas Rd - Central Ave Station is 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

patrick c.

13 Nov 2023

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

Our Experience At Wilshire House

The Wilshire House is a wonderful place to stay. It is very clean and has all the amenities you would need for a short or, as in our case, more extended stay. The location couldn't be better being so close to downtown/central Phoenix. It feels like an oasis in the middle of the city and it's a great walking neighborhood. Moreover, the neighbors are very friendly and even helpful. This was our third stay at the Wilshire House and we will continue to do so during future visits to Phoenix.

Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W., Colorado Springs, Colorado

1 May 2023

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

Five Stars!

This is the second time we have stayed in this lovely home. This time was also perfect. The house is so cozy and in the loveliest neighborhood. Stocked with everything you might need during your stay. Stanley and Nicole are so helpful and responsive. Location is very central to lots of great things. Walking distance to a great hamburger restaurant, pizza place and cute coffee shop. We spent every morning sitting on the front patio and enjoying the birds and neighbors walking their dogs. This will definitely be our home away from home when in Phoenix.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick c.

16 Apr 2023

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

My Experience at the Wilshire House

The house furnishings are high quality and very comfortable. The The overall decor is very nice. You'll never run out of hot water because of instant water heating unit. I believe there are solar panels on the south facing roof. The washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator are in excellent working order. I really enjoyed the spacious walk-in shower the serves the master bedroom and the king bed was very comfortable and supportive.. I enjoyed the good selection of TV cable streaming services although it took a little while to figure out how to operate the system with ease.. The xeriscaping landscaping is very well designed and a pleasure to look at. The general location or neighborhood is very nice and conveniently located near the downtown areas and the concomitant goods, services, and cultural amenities it has to offer.. The palm lined streets of this district and the well kept, lovely homes therein makes it a relative oasis within a large metropolitan area.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

10 Jan 2023

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

Holidays in Phoenix

We really enjoyed our stay. All the listing amenities were as promised. The owner, Stanley & his daughter Nicole were very easy to work with, prompt to respond to any questions & concerns. The kitchen was very well stocked, the furnishings were excellent & the BBQ grill & backyard were perfect for the nights we wanted to cook at home or spend time with our family. So, we highly recommend The Wilshire House & plan to return!

Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

14 Dec 2022

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

Great property

Such a wonderful house, and Stanley and Nicole were excellent hosts. Perfect stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W., Colorado Springs, Colorado

28 Nov 2022

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

Amazing

Our family always stays in short-term rentals when we travel so I feel qualified to say this is an amazing home. We traveled to Phoenix to spend Thanksgiving with our children who are students at GCU. Our only Phoenix experience is the area around GCU,which if you are familiar, you know leaves a pretty poor impression of Phoenix. This home is in an incredibly beautiful neighborhood that feels very safe. The proximity to just about everything was perfect. We walked every morning to a precious little coffee shop a few blocks away and enjoyed the beautiful old homes along the way. The house itself is a 1929 home that retains all of it’s original charm but has all the added luxuries of today. Stanley, the owner/host checked on us via text throughout our visit and was so helpful. We loved our stay so much, we booked our next stay before we left.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Oct 2022

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

Charming home in nice neighborhood

Lovely home. Charming & cozy. Nicely decorated. Quiet neighborhood. Great location. Easy walk to museums & restaurants. Close to light rail. Lots of amenities which were much appreciated. Owner was great to work with. I would highly recommend this rental!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

7 Oct 2022

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

Perfect cottage

We have been lucky enough to have stayed in many vacation rentals all over the world. The Wilshire House comes close to being the best. Very well equipped with lots of extras like tissues, pens and note pads in every room. We had a wonderful time. Thank you Stanley and Nicole.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

15 May 2022

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

Sweet historic home

Our family enjoyed our stay for my daughter's graduation event. The house was perfect for visiting together, inside and outside on the patio. Location very convenient to downtown, airport and restaurants. Thank you, Stanley, for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liliana D.

30 May 2021

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

Great house in historic neighborhood

Beautiful house, great location, really nice hosts.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S., Bountiful, UT

15 Apr 2021

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

Awesome midtown location in Willo Historic District

From the moment we booked this property we knew we were in for something special. Stanley and his daughter Nicole made every effort to make our stay memorable. They reached out to ask what types of snacks and drinks we enjoy and had the home stocked upon our arrival. The home itself is from the early 1900's and was super clean and charming. So much character just like the neighborhood it's in. We enjoyed riding the bicycles around the neighborhood, walking for blocks in any direction, and being in a central location that made it quick to get to downtown, local hiking spots, to the Biltmore and Arcadia areas, and to Scottsdale. The home is one block off of the Central Ave corridor, so you're in easy walking distance to multiple really good restaurants like Durant's, Switch, Vine+Oven, and many other local eateries. Stanley has stocked the house with many games and activities and we found the layout to be very accomodating for my wife and me and our 3 adult kids traveling with us. Each bedroom has it's own wall mounted TV with popular streaming apps and cable TV included. The wifi is fast and reliable. The kitchen is well stocked and includes multiple bins with often needed items like batteries, flashlight, basic tools, sewing kit, etc. The neighborhood is super quiet and quaint even though it's close to Central Ave. The neighbors are awesome (next door neighbor Randy stopped by to say 'hi' and gave us a list of local places to eat at and things to see/do). I'd highly recommend this property for your next stay in the Phoenix area!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly G., Santa Monica

6 Jan 2021

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

Wilshire House is a Winner!

We found the Wilshire house to be clean, spacious, well-organized & nicely decorated. They thought of every possible need that we might have and we were very pleasantly surprised at how well they sought to ensure we were very happy and had everything that we could possibly want. Communication with the manager and the owner was absolutely excellent and I always felt they went above and beyond to ensure we were happy. Thank you so much Stan & Nicole!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

JULIE H.

2 May 2019

Wonderful home

We loved staying at The Wilshire House. Our family met up from Calif., Hawaii and Montana to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation and we could not have chosen a better home to stay in. We were welcomed with fresh flowers and goodies. There were games, bikes, and even books and a bowl with quarters if needed (we didn’t know but should have brought $2 worth to the wonderful Wildlife Zoo)! There were plenty of linens, we really appreciated that there was delicious coffee in the cupboard that we were very happy to have in the mornings and the house felt like a home away from home. The street was quiet, safe and had lovely character. We are were especially pleased that the house was really, really clean. We loved it and hope to stay again!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

31 Oct 2018

Awesome!

the Wilshire was a fantastic house full of character and charm. The owners were extremely helpful with local info, the check in was a breeze and the place was beautiful. Light rail access was a short walk away, which I used daily to access downtown Phoenix. You will LOVE this place. Mark W

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

11 May 2018

Phenomenal!

We stayed here May 4-9, 2018 and it was an amazing experience! Stanley and Nicole were great to work with and the house was even better than the photos. This home is incredibly well taken care of and feels so cozy. Great place for a getaway and close to many fun restaurants/bars and downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

LIsa R.

28 Mar 2018

So nice!

Extremely clean, well organized. Owner made sure our stay was great.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dusty B.

20 Mar 2018

Great central location

Four guys for Spring Training. Perfect. Hope to come again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

k m.

6 Mar 2018

Perfect stay!

Wilshire House was lovely. We couldn’t have asked for more. Nicole and Stan are gracious hosts. They don’t miss a detail.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

21 Jan 2018

Delightful

Delightful place. Immaculate and loved the bedding. Would return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Therese M.

2 Jan 2018

Personal touches make all the difference!

The Wilshire House is truly a gem with those personal touches that make such a difference; from the moment you walk in you know that Stanley & Nicole want you to feel at home. From the helpful notes, to the bikes on the patio, to the extra toothbrushes, they thought of everything. The house is so tastefully furnished with an easy flow that just invites you to relax. Stanley and Nicole were great to work with too! I have found my “go-to-spot” in Phoenix!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Claire P., Morenci, Arizona

15 Nov 2017

Beautiful house in a quiet and central Phoenix location

Stanley and Nicole have provided a very comfortable home away from home. The house is beautifully decorated and very well equipped. The neighborhood is very central yet quiet and charming. Communication was excellent.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

James A., Knoxville TN

8 May 2017

Fantastic home and owners.

The Wilshire House is everything described and more. It is conveniently located on a quiet street and everywhere we went was a short drive. I was there on business but I wouldn't hesitate to stay there if I was on vacation. My managers that were with me even commented on it and gave me a pat on my back for finding this gem. Stanley and Nicole had wonderful communication for anything I needed and checked in with us during the stay. The house was well stocked and even had some snacks for us to enjoy. It was very clean and well kept. Sitting on the patio in the mornings and evenings was awesome! I have used VRBO/HomeAway many times in multiple cities for business and pleasure and this house and particularly its owners are at the top of the list. I hope this home is available the next time I have to be in the Phoenix area.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

6 Apr 2017

Phoenix at its best

Beautiful home in a fantastic, Old Phoenix neighborhood. We had everything we needed to make our stay relaxing and easy. I wouldn't hesitate to book this home again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

2 Apr 2017

Everything we wanted and more

Wilshire House was everything we wanted and more. We were in Phoenix for our daughter's wedding in March and this house was close to the venue and very close to the Fairfield Inn where all of our out of town guests were which was so convenient for us. Nicole and Stanley were wonderful !! Nicole was sweet enough to even lend us a cooler to use when we invited some of the out of towners over for dessert and drinks. The house location is great for walking to the Heard and Art Museums both which are wonderful and are a recommendation for every visitor to see. The house is very clean and looks even better than the pictures. You have everything you need in the cabinets from oil and sugar to every spice you can think of. The house is really a home and makes you feel like you don't want to leave. Nicole, Grace and Stanley are terrific hosts and Stanley was even kind enough to give us recommendations of what to see and go to eat in San Diego where we were headed next. We would highly recommend Wilshire House and hope to come back there when we come back to visit Phoenix again.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda R., Pleasant Hill, CA

13 Mar 2017

Ideal House

Wilshire House is an ideal home for visiting Phoenix. Stanley and Nicole have created an environment that is well appointed, thoughtfully supplied and exactly as described. Our trio of women plan to return for a third stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017

About the host

Hosted by Stanley

I am an independent real estate broker licensed in both Arizona and California as well as an investor in local real estate. Having been in this profession for more than 36 years, leasing, managing property, buying and selling as well as developing, I very much enjoy the challenge and joy of working with people and properties. My hobbies include reading, golf, and traveling and I also teach spinning at LA Fitness and the YMCA!

Why they chose this property

Ever since purchasing The Wilshire House in 1990, I have loved this home. It took 25 years for my daughter Nicole and me to remodel and enlarge it to its lovely condition today. The original portion of the house remains dedicated to its historic heritage while the addition is absolutely contemporary as you will see. Sharing Greater Phoenix and the historic Willo Neighborhood in Central Phoenix is a treat for me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!

What makes this property unique

Being geographically at the very center of Maricopa County and the greater Phoenix Metroplex is a bonus in terms of travel times. Phoenix has a new rent-a bicycle program too with stations nearby! Please take a look at everything that is all around this locale and the convenience of being literally in the heart of the City of Phoenix, too.
Walk to the Phoenix Light Rail (The Heard stop) on Central Avenue and travel all over The Valley of the Sun!

See the saved url's for best restaurants, light rail, and the Grid Bike program. There is so much to see and do in Greater Phoenix and The Wilshire House is in the middle of it all - literally!