Casita Serena - Beautiful, Private, and Serene

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor pool
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Phoenix Mountains Preserve
    4 min drive
  • Orange Tree Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Piestewa Peak
    10 min drive
  • Scottsdale, AZ (SCF)
    12 min drive

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About the area

Phoenix

Located in Phoenix (Paradise Valley Village), this guesthouse is within a 10-minute drive of Desert Ridge Marketplace and Biltmore Fashion Park. .This guesthouse is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Phoenix Convention Center and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Mayo Clinic Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Phoenix Mountains Preserve - 4 min drive
  • Orange Tree Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Biltmore Fashion Park - 9 min drive
  • Kierland Commons - 11 min drive
  • Camelback Mountain - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station - 11 min drive
  • Scottsdale, AZ (SCF) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elevate Wine and Cheese Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪LOVECRAFT / Ale House. Bottle Shop. Smoke Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Casita Serena - Beautiful, Private, and Serene

Located in north Phoenix this beautifully appointed 2 bedroom/1 bath casita is 12 minutes from downtown Phoenix and the airport in a vibrant community that boast a wide variety of locally owned businesses, restaurants and coffee shops.

It is a five minute walk to the Phoenix Mountain Preserve with beautiful hiking trails. Or just relax in the retreat-like backyard that features pool, spa, and multiple sitting areas.

The casita has its own small private outside space as well as the shared oasis backyard.

Equipped kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and ice maker.

There is no-smoking inside the Casita, but plenty of spaces outside. Any parties or events for more than 8 people must be pre-approved. No lifeguard on duty. Use of the pool and spa is at your own risk. STR Registration Certificate #2020-175. Permit # STR-2024-002932
There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Charles McAlpine and Fito Licea - Casita Serena

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • A hot tub

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No-Smoking inside... smoking outside okay.

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: You must clean-up after your pet

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: No safety fence around the pool or spa

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Group events of over 8 people must be pre-approved
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2020-175

Property is also known as

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Casita Serena - Beautiful, Private, and Serene Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEST VRBO EXPERIENCE EVER⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Casita is possibly the best VRBO experience in the world! Mom & I met in the middle here and If we hadn’t had appointments for some pampering, we never would’ve left the Casita. It was that magical. The overhead rain shower was simply fabulous! The beds were more comfortable than my own at home and P I L L O W S YES!!! They even had extras!! They really thought of just about everything you would need with easy simple to understand instructions for everything . It was magnificent & of course our time chatting in the hot tub was priceless 💖 we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring training trip
we were very impressed with our stay. We felt very welcomed and the accommodations were excellent. we would return in a heart beat to this property. They even picked up subs we had ordered for us as they were near the sub shop. Charles and Fito were excellent hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Training
The property was centrally located for the activities we had planned for the long weekend of spring training baseball. We took advantage of the pool and hot tub at the end of the day and appreciated the seclusion provided by the owners. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Slice of Heaven
Warm, comfortable and incredibly well equipped with access to a magnificent outdoor space. Welcoming, responsive hosts. Very accessible to freeways as well as fun neighborhood restaurants. Easy access to grocery stores. I WILL return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical backyard ❤️
A great place to stay. Always a bit leery when you see such beautiful pictures on Vrbo, and wonder if they measure up and in this case it i did and all that and more! The indoors is beautifully and tastefully decorated. The outdoors/pool absolutely gorgeous. The beds were comfortable. The extra goodies, a special touch. We used the hot tub regularly and they were very accommodating. The host are wonderful. There is a very busy street on the backside of the property but they have done an excellent job in using the waterfalls in the pool to mask the noise. It absolutely was not a problem at all. If we come back to Phoenix, we will book it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
My favorite casita
Lovely property, well-appointed with everything we needed (we especially appreciated the baskets of snacks, coffee & tea). Host was immediately responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jax P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casita Serena, hidden gem
What a beautiful property with lovely owners. Gorgeous outdoor space. Cute, cozy, clean, indoor space. The whole place is so thoughtfully put together. My friends and I had the best time (girls weekend) and we want to go back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
The casita was awesome! Super clean and a truly wonderful little place. Charles and Fito were so nice and made our check in and out a breeze! We will definitely be staying here again during our next visit to Phoenix.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Kay R., Appleton, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Casita at a perfect location
This 2 bedroom casita was as great as advertised. The pool, waterfall, hot tub and plenty of room to lounge around. A huge grill for those who love to bbq. This casita is a must if you're coming to Phoenix. Your hosts Charles and Fito are the best!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely casita
The casita was lovely, bed were great and it was enjoyable to sit by the pool/hot tub with the water falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis V.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Oasis in the Desert
Charles and Fito were great hosts and were very accommodating. We really enjoyed the 8 nights we stayed at Casita Serena. It is an excellent choice for a home away from home. The pool area is like an Oasis and the Casita Serena is cozy. It has everything one would need for a get-away. It is located in a cul-de-sac within a nice community--the area made us feel safe as well. Restaurants and the mountains are very close to the property. We highly recommend Casita Serena.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Oasis
Casita Serena is a serene, peaceful and calming guesthouse. The beautifully decorated home has comfy beds, a cozy gas fireplace, luxurious towels/robes, delicious snacks and teas to welcome you, and the views are gorgeous! There is a pool/spa view from one bedroom and the living room, and a pretty patio view from the other bedroom. We loved relaxing in the hot tub, listening to the sounds of the waterfalls and the windchimes. Charles and Fito are wonderful hosts and they have a little slice of heaven in Phoenix!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't ask for more
The Casita was fabulous! we all enjoyed the pool area although the weather was cooler than normal we really enjoyed the hot tub, indoors there was everything we needed and more. The area is ideally suited for exploring the area around Phoenix and we hope to return in the future. Charles and Fito were friendly and helpful hosts who couln't do enough for us.We would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf and Baseball annual vacation
We arrived at the house and a cottage therewith connected. The cottage a nice two bedroom was our home for the week. Very clean and we had access to the outdoor grill, pool, Jacuzzi and sitting areas. Although Charles and Fito were not present for much of our stay their company was always welcome when the were. We had an enjoyable vacation and the cottage had much to do with that.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at Casita Serena!
We spent an incredibly relaxing few days in Charles and Fito's casita. The space is even better than the photos, the beds are incredibly comfortable, the rain shower is luxurious, and we thoroughly enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor space. They have thought of everything from the welcome snacks to the ice maker. One of our favorite VRBOs! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit
Casita Serena was the perfect place to stay during our visit with son who lives in Phoenix. The photos were exactly as shown. It is beautiful and serene. There are many attention to details throughout the casita and the surrounding pool area. The location is ideal. The Casita was extremely clean and delightful. We can’t wait to come back for another visit to our son!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great find!
Beautiful spot! Clean, great amenities! Lots of nice touches. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jackie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
Great outdoor space!! Very comfortable and clean. The only negative was not having TV access to local channels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H., Eureka

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet little oasis
We loved absolutely everything about Casita Serena. All the little touches were excellent. The spa was amazing before and after our half marathon race weekend. Beds were so comfortable and the space was just beautiful. Would absolutely come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We loved the casita and backyard area. It has everything you need for a great time!! Would highly recommend. Clean and super comfy! We went to some local restaurants that were very good. Would love to go back. Thanks for sharing your place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable & luxurious casita!
Sometimes the photos in listings are misleading, but in this case the reality is even better than the photos. Lovely casita with everything you might need for your stay including shampoo/conditioner, coffee/tea, towels, welcome snacks and bottled water. Comfortable beds and quiet, serene location. The hosts are gracious and welcoming. We hope to stay again on our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home
We couldn't have asked for more. Perfect location. Just a few blocks form family. The Casita was extremely private, cozy and wow what a beautiful set up. Every little detail was amazing. The host was charming and helpful. We will definitely look to stay again when we head to Phoenix.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great outdoor space and lovely accommodations
Would love to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

sherry b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time, still a charm
Second time here, both times for a girls visit, 7 days. Beautiful updates since last visit. Clean and Charming space with wonderful art to enjoy. Love that we can choose sun or shade with various seating options. Portable ice maker was great, used stainless mugs to preserve the ice in. Bar b queued two nights. Plush towels, 4 bathrobes provided. Various sundries provided in bathroom, body lotion, shower gel, shampoo/conditioner. We left some 30 sunscreen behind. Don’t doubt that we will be back again, thanks guys!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, serene space indoor and out. Gorgeous rain shower, comfortable, roomy bedrooms and gracious hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022