Private Modern Retreat with Private Pool

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9278.7 sq m

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Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Phoenix, AZ

Arizona Grand Golf Course
‪10 min drive‬
Arizona Mills Mall
‪10 min drive‬
Phoenix Convention Center
‪13 min drive‬
Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4/den

1 Double Bed and 2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Contemporary, custom, open floor plan with walls of windows to take in the stunning mountain and desert views from almost every room! Designed by local modern architect. Secluded, private, quiet lot, on one acre with patios and pool. Minutes to downtown, convention center, ASU, and the airport. Walk from your door to two of the most popular trails of South Mountain Park/Preserve, The Mormon Trail and the Geronimo Trail which connect to 51 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails of the largest municipal park in the country,16,000 acres. Runners can quickly access the canal trails for a nice run. Many great golf courses nearby and centrally located close to spring training and the convention center!

Friends refer to this house as whimsical, colorful and the Alice in Wonderland house. It is full of fun, funky and colorful modern furniture and art including tea pot and hour glass collections and artwork by Ron Burns and Michael Lieu. There are four bedrooms, three have queen beds and the fourth has a full bed and a pull out sofa. Master bedroom is located at opposite wing of other bedrooms offering privacy for the master and the guests! Gourmet kitchen with large island, stainless appliances and an eat in kitchen, as well as a formal dining with fantastic Arizona sunset views and seats eight. The master has amazing mountain views and the master bath has a large soaking tub and walk in shower.

This open floor plan is great for entertaining and relaxing by the stack stone," fire and ice" fireplace. View the nature of the desert from every room including, quail, coyotes, rabbits and hummingbirds! Perfect for tranquil stargazing at night by the pool! This home is unique and architecturally pleasing and just fun to be in!

The garage is over sized and can fit three cars, tandem. There is plenty of parking and RV parking is allowed.
Pool can be heated for an additional $30/day. Please let us know upon booking.

STR-2023-001589

Property manager

Carlie Back

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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

CAMERA AT FRONT RECORDS THOSE ENTERING AND EXITING

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

POOL CAN BE HEATED FOR AN EXTRA $30. A DAY PLEASE LET US KNOW ON BOOKING Leave the house in the same condition as found.

No illegal drugs or underage drinking or smoking Do not place indoor furniture outside No glass around the pool Do not open cabinets with zip ties

Keep garage door closed Do not flush anything except toilet paper in the toilets Leave house is same condition as found.

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: CAMERA AT FRONT RECORDS THOSE ENTERING AND EXITING

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number STR-2023-001589

About the area

Phoenix

Located in South Mountain, a neighbourhood in Phoenix, this holiday home is in the mountains. Arizona Mills Mall and Biltmore Fashion Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tempe Town Lake and Camelback Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Field or Footprint Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

Arizona Grand Golf Course - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
Arizona Mills Mall - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
Chase Field - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
Footprint Center - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
Phoenix Convention Center - 13 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

Rental Car Center Station - 11 min drive
Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬20 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
‪The Farm at South Mountain - ‬6 min drive
‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Modern Retreat with Private Pool have a pool?

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

Is Private Modern Retreat with Private Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private Modern Retreat with Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Modern Retreat with Private Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Modern Retreat with Private Pool located?

Located in South Mountain, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Salt River, Oasis Water Park and Arizona Grand Golf Course. Arizona Mills Mall and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sally H.

7 Apr 2025

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

Beautiful Home at South Mountain

This is our fourth stay at this beautiful home in South Mountain. Perfect location in a quiet neighborhood with lots of space between houses. A great view and close to two hiking trails. We love this house!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey P.

31 Mar 2025

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

Great property

Great property backyard looks out to the southern mountains. 5-20 min from many things. The kids loved the pool. Great host communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brent R.

22 Mar 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The house is at a great location at the very edge of a big city... with exciting wild life. The house is impecibly decorated. We loved feeding the birds, squirls, chipmunks and rabbits... and listening to the cyotes at night. My suggestion to the owner would be to do the minor maintenance that the home needs... Other than that, a great place to enjoy Phenonix.

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

11 Mar 2025

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

Excellent home with great location

Colorful and quirky in the best way! Home was very clean and hosts were very responsive. Planning to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole & Kara-Lynn C.

1 Feb 2025

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

Great

Great for family get-together, with large lot near a Nature Park and Preserve.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie G.

1 Jan 2025

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

Comfortable

Overall the house was welcoming, spacious and conveniently located. There were lots of extra linens, towels & blankets which was wonderful. The kitchen accommodates multiple people working together nicely. We had 8 people staying at the house over the Christmas holiday. Owners were very responsive prior and during our stay. I do think it could have been a bit cleaner upon our arrival and the outdoor furniture wiped down. The kitchen although spacious, was difficult to find things and did not have full size baking sheets or pans. This could be improved with adding labels on the cupboards and drawers and adding some full size cooking and baking pans. Things are very outdated, but appreciated having them. The house is located close to groceries, food and gas which was great. It would be nice if there were window covering options in the house and patio for various reasons...shade, privacy and security. What is descibed about the hot water situation is definitely accurate. I didnt actually get a hot shower while there, but others did. It was overall a great experience, but due to the hot water situation and inability to close off views from outside the house, I would not stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

6 Dec 2024

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

Niched in the South Mountainside

Spacious

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

28 May 2024

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

Colorful and fun

We stayed here as a larger family group and everyone loved the property. The location was perfect with it backing up to the mountains/hiking trails but only being a few minutes from shopping and dining. The home had a great pool, the neighborhood was quiet, and the decor/artwork was so fun!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sathish R.

23 Apr 2024

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

Phoenix stay

Enjoyed our stay with our pet dog, spacious , well kept . Would like to go back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally H., Ixonia, WI

26 Mar 2024

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

Perfect South Mountain Location

Great location, beautiful view, lots of space, heated pool, great communication with the owner. We love this place. It feels like home. We've stayed here for the past 3 years and we'll be coming back next year!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

18 Mar 2024

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

Wonderful stay…

Beautiful home in a beautiful location. Loved the proximity to anything you need - grocery, Target, gas, food, etc - as well as the proximity to amazing hiking trails. All questions answered quickly. Thank you!

Stayed 38 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

daniel d.

1 Jan 2024

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

Eclectic property

We had an overall nice stay! The only thing I would improve upon is the couch in the hang out location was uncomfortable and tired.

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

22 Dec 2023

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

2nd time here

still lovely! location is perfect for hiking into the park. The house is unique and pleasant

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bette R., Saint George, Utah

20 Dec 2023

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

Amazing!

Everything was amazing! We had beautiful views out of every window and whimsical decor to delight the designer in all of us! We had everything we needed and more to enjoy our stay and outdoor space to explore! We can’t wait to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

25 Nov 2023

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

Great family house

We always enjoy our stay

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

1 May 2023

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

Incredibly beautiful house with a picture perfect Mountain View.

Everything was perfect from beginning to end. The house is exquisite and very special. The decor was fun and playful, the bedrooms, so very comfortable. The kitchen is incredible. This house is a treat, we are so glad to have had the opportunity of spending time there.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra s.

28 Apr 2023

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

Wonderful

The views were amazing, the house had everything and more to cook, the house was just outstanding!!!! A+++++

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H., Cincinnati Ohio

8 Apr 2023

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

Great place highly recommended

Amazing views and great house. Very clean and close to trails and restaurants. Would highly recommend. Family friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

1 Apr 2023

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

Stunning and fun!

We had a wonderful time. This house is beautiful. The artwork is fun and eclectic. It’s minutes from everything and a very short walk to The Mormon Trail. We loved it. Two patios, plenty of room anf amazing hosts. This was a wonderful time!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Christel S., Fargo, ND

25 Mar 2023

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

Spring getaway

The location by the mt was great to enjoy the view. House had all the amenities needed. Location was ok as it was close to groceries and Sloan Park. The furniture was interesting but not very comfortable and there seems to be some maintenance needed as the fireplace and pool lights weren't working. There was an extra propane for the outdoor heater but that didn't seem to work either. I'd recommend labeling the light switches as there are a lot. We never did figure out which ones were for around the garage. The owner was very responsive and able to fill in the driveway quickly. Overall though we'd recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally H., Ixonia, WI

20 Mar 2023

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

Perfect Oasis

This was our second stay at this house. A perfect place for us and our teenage kids. They love the heated pool, we love the patio with grill in the afternoon where we can soak up those last few warm rays of sunshine in the afternoon, especially in March! Host is very responsive to any questions and super helpful. There was a huge rainstorm the week we were there, and Russ came over to help my husband fill in the dips in the gravel driveway so we could get out in the morning. Perfect spot in South Mountain. We love the quiet neighborhood and the close proximity to two South Mountain trails. Close to grocery stores, restaurants, shops, and the airport. We plan on coming back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

14 Mar 2023

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

Great location

Fabulous views and very close to hiking trails. Such a luxury to hang out in the evening And listen to the birds.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful Property

Absolutely stunning home inside and out. Pictures and write up on VRBO website were accurate. Property was secure, clean and fit the needs of our family perfectly. Enjoyed pool, cooking in gourmet kitchen, meals on outdoor patio, viewing eclectic art and hiking South Mountain. Owner/Property Manager was responsive to any question or need. Will definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shandon H.

4 Mar 2023

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

Excellent location, nice property

Very nice place overall. Enjoyed hiking on south mountain. House is spacious with nice view of the mountains.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

19 Feb 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Best Contemporary House in Phoenix

Can't say enough about the great holiday that we had at this house in Phoenix. The contemporary design of the house and the layout made for an exceptional 3 weeks. The location on South Mountain had good access to freeways to get around the town, hiking, and the area provided all we needed for shopping/substanance/activities.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carlie Back

Carlie Back moved to Arizona from western New York in the early 80's to attend ASU and has enjoyed living at the base of South Mountain Park after graduating. She has 20 plus years as a real estate agent, specializing in the area and is very knowledgeable. She enjoys the hiking, the beautiful views, the small town feel and the close proximity to downtown, the airport, ASU and all other parts of the valley. She believes this area has always been the best kept secret!

Why they chose this property

Beautiful and unusual home that is cheerful and fun to be in! The home is minutes to shopping, spring training, downtown, golfing, and most activities. It is a very short walk to two popular hiking trails and the canal trails. The setting is private and tranquil with the feeling of being far away, while still minutes from all of the great Arizona activities!

What makes this property unique

Private and quiet beautiful desert setting. Custom home on a one acre lot, designed by local architect. Contemporary design with whimsical furnishings. Open and bright with views of the mountains! Plenty of parking. Walking distance to top trails in the valley!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4/den

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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