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The Wilshire House in Central Phoenix

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The front of The Wilshire House with the large front patio
Close up of the front of TWH
Shows the front of the 80' long driveway
Large front patio
Another view of the large front patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8174.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Phoenix Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Footprint Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Chase Field
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

Encanto, a neighbourhood in Phoenix, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Camelback Mountain and Tempe Town Lake, 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 Footprint Center or Chase Field. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain climbing and hiking.
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Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

  • Heard Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Phoenix Art Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Phoenix Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Footprint Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Chase Field - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

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
  • ‪Fired Pie - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪New India Bazaar - ‬14 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 Footprint Center. Chase Field is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away. Encanto - Central Ave Station is 6 minutes by foot and Thomas Rd - Central Ave Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

From a "senior's" perspective

Very nice and quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

LIsa R.

So nice!

Extremely clean, well organized. Owner made sure our stay was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

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

Claire P., Morenci, Arizona

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

Patrick C.

Great Home

Great home, stayed at TWS w/ friend and our daughters for national championship game. Wonderful historic quiet neighborhood just north of downtown, walk to tram for easy downtown access, walking distance to golf course and restaurants. Could not have been better accommodations, hosts were very helpful with everything. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

patrick c.

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

10/10 Excellent

william w.

Great property/great neighborhood/great hosts

We visited Phoenix for college lacrosse games. Typically stay in resort hotels. This was THE BEST PLACE we have stayed at on vacation in many many years. The house is in a great location and is incredibly well done.....wonderful furnishings, comfortable, all the comforts of home. Clean and safe neighborhood for morning walks.Nicole and Stanley have thought of everything that a vacation traveler might need. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2016

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

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

Susan H.

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

Mark W.

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

10/10 Excellent

shannen b.

Very Nice! Did not disappoint!

We had wonderful stay at the Wilshire House. The owner responds very quickly to any questions and will help with your stay any way possible. The home is very nice/clean (comfortable beds, nice linens, fully stocked kitchen with all the dishes needed any many other little extra touches) and has a great layout. We enjoyed the front and back patios (used the grill). The light rail is only a few blocks away which we walked to many times. If we visit this area again we will definitely stay here. It is that nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W., Colorado Springs, Colorado

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy O., jacksonville,fl, usa

Like a luxury hotel with all the comforts of home

We had a wonderful stay in this house. There was not a single thing that was overlooked. The kitchen is much larger than the photos suggest - all new appliances and brightly lit with everything you could possibly need. The beds and linens were luxurious. We played golf every day barbecued in the evening on the brand new barbecue and sat outside and enjoyed the ambiance. Surprisingly quiet and a charming neighborhood. Our hosts were superb. We can't say enough good things about this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Therese M.

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

Joanne F.

Love this Cozy Cottage

This is our third and best home rental in Phoenix. The location is prime for downtown and light rail access. The neighborhood is attractive and quiet. The décor is cozy and charming. Each guest room is well appointed. The hosts are friendly and very accommodating. There is a lovely back yard and patio for use in warm weather. Communication with the owners is excellent. The price point is very reasonable. Need I say more? We hope to return but with such great reviews, I hope it's not booked!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016

10/10 Excellent

patrick c.

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

Melissa W., Colorado Springs, Colorado

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

Eileen W.

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.

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

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

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.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

About the host

Hosted by Stanley

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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!

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