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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6128 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    3 min drive
  • Barrow Neurological Institute
    3 min drive
  • Encanto Park
    4 min drive
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    17 min drive

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About the area

Phoenix

Encanto stay.Your stay at this Encanto vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and Barrow Neurological Institute. Encanto Park and Heard Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grand Canyon University - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Phoenix Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Footprint Center - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Chase Field - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Campbell - Central Ave Station - 3 min drive
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eribertos Mexican Food - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pat O's Bunkhouse Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Fry Bread House - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sarah's Sanctuary-Renovated Midtown Melrose Home With Pool-Heated with surcharge

Newly renovated house with semi-private HEATED pool (see below for details on Pool heating prices). We have a full time tenant in the guest house (detached and away from the main house).

Woodlea-Melrose Historic Neighborhood features beautifully kept historic homes and is quiet, safe, and wonderfully walkable. We aim for the perfect blend of homestyle comforts with a resort style feel. The furnishings and accouterments of the home will make you feel comfortable and pampered. Kitchen is all set up for cooking and we include starter items for coffee, tea, and paper products. Towels and linens are always provided clean and top quality. We want you to be comfortable during your stay. Master Bedroom has a King bed and the second bedroom has a California King. The family room has a trundle bed to provide 2 additional twin beds.

The property is the main house on a large corner lot. A guest house is also on the property with a permanent tenant. The main house is all yours. The pool and backyard area is shared. The grill by the house is for guest use only. The permanent tenant will respect your privacy. We are following safe distancing and have a lockbox for check in and out.

*POOL HEATING:
Pool heat option is all or nothing for the duration of your stay. Many guests do not want pool heating so we offer for a surcharge for those that do. If you want the pool to be comfortable for swimming during your stay we recommend pool heating at these times and the rate we charge will be the following prices multiplied by the number of nights of your reservation (we discount for stays of a week or longer):
January and February $60
March $50
April $40
May 1 - 15 $30
May 15 - September 30 No heating needed
October $30
November $40
December $50
For example, a 5 night stay in March would be $250 for pool heating.

A solar cover is used to help heat and retain heat in the pool. During your stay we ask guests to return the cover into place when not using the pool and particularly overnight. This allows us to charge reasonable heating prices and keep down our gas usage. Also the heater will not be able to maintain a comfortable swimming temperature if the cover is not used in this manner.

***Security Cameras in use. Outside only. One pointed at the front door entrance. One pointed along the side yard monitoring the side gate. One on the pool equipment. No cameras are monitoring the pool.***

Sarah and Noel are experienced Premier Partner VRBO hosts and we do everything we can to create an experience that provides a home away from home with a touch of luxury and style. We take feedback from our guests to continuously improve what we can.

We live just 4 houses down across the street and can help with anything that comes up during your stay! Don't be surprised if you get invited over for a glass of wine :) If you want your privacy, though, we can take a hint. ;) We also host a guest house on the back of our personal home. Looking for another place close by? Check out our profile or ask us about our other listings.

We have been hosting guests for over 7 years and have been using vacation rentals for our own family vacations for over a decade. We leverage all that experience to create an exceptional stay for you and your family. Affordable luxury awaits at Sarah's Sanctuary.

AZ TPT: 21539558
City of Phoenix Permit: STR-2023-002049

Property manager

Noel and Sarah Salt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only smoke/vape outside away from open doors/windo

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1379 sq ft (128 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Sarah is allergic as are many of our guests.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Closely supervise children with the pool.

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: Phx ordinance forbids parties at vacation rentals
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Phx ordinance forbids parties at vacation rentals For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2020-0238

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Sarah's Sanctuary-Renovated Midtown Melrose Home With Pool-Heated with surcharge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
Perfect property for our stay and long weekend with family & friends. Very clean, spacious and lots of character. Would definitely rent agaib
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S., Overland Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
This cute home was in a great location to get out and about or stay in and enjoy the amenities - like the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
Our stay was wonderful! It was a quick drive to GCU and many restaurants, etc. The house was as pictured and was very clean. The beds were comfortable and the pool was nice and clean! The host was responsive and very helpful! The neighborhood was clean and quiet!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burl F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect respite for weary parents moving daughter into GCU
Loved this comfy house- perfect to get set up for GCU move in- loved the pool for cooling off! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A., Yorba Linda, Californa

Liked: Cleanliness
Gender Reveal Party
My sister and I traveled to Phoenix for a niece's gender reveal party. We stayed at Sarah's Sanctuary and love, love, loved the house! It has such a friendly vibe and was comfortable from the moment of arrival. The house is exactly as described and located in a cute little neighborhood. It's easy access to the airport, freeway, shops, and dining choices was very much appreciated. We spent three hours one evening just floating in the pool and chatting. The beds are comfy and the rain shower in the bathroom was heavenly. This will definitely be our go to property when visiting Phoenix. Oh, and by the way, it's a Girl!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet neighborhood! Great host!
We enjoyed our stayed and the host was excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing get away bungalow
This home is warm and inviting from the moment you step in the door. One of a kind art and eclectic little “beach house” in the middle of the desert. Very well equipped to eat in and near many places to eat out. Great location, lovely neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

H T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Staying for the Holidays
Found the property just as advertised. It was clean. A large collection of very unique pieces throughout. Lots of friendly neighbors quick with a wave. Found every thing we needed in the way of kitchen items.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Garth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great house for our 2 couple travels. Nicely furnished and clean. My wife is very picky about clean homes and this one met her standards. The pool was great for an afternoon lounging. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHIRLEY C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
Loved the property, it was in a cute neighborhood with lots of character, loved having a pool.The host really though of everything. Loved the big shower and tilework in bathrooms. Fun decor and artwork throughout. Just perfect place to stay. Great hosts too! Centrally located for all we wanted to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and quiet
The home and pool were clean and the house has everything to make it your own.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JC H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in the perfect location!!
The home is nestled in a beautiful downtown historic area. Close to wonderful shops and restaurants!! The home provided everything you can think of, was very clean, and well appointed. We make several trips to AZ a year and will definitely make this home a go to place to stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hope to stay longer next time.
Great little place to stay. Just the right size for four adults. Only wish we had had time to stay longer. The neighborhood is a quiet oasis within walking distance of a few places to eat and a quant little coffee shop. The owners were quick to respond to questions, even though they were on vacation, too. The person living in the house on the property was quiet and kept to herself. The most interesting feature of the house and neighborhood had to be the abundance of doves and the collective sound they made.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G., Moscow, ID USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay in the Sun!
We had a mothers/daughters long weekend getaway focused on the weather and a pool. Sarah's Sanctuary was an oasis in the hot Arizona sun! The pool was clean and refreshing and the outdoor space provided lots of spots for sun, shade, or a mix. Very relaxing! The home was very comfortable, clean, and stayed the perfect temperature once we came in from the hot day. The neighborhood is also a 5/5. It was quiet but still close enough to Door Dash whatever we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our week in the sun
The Sanctuary was perfect for our week long stay in the Phoenix area. Very comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, quiet neighborhood, and the pool ... ahhhhh. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Weekend
Great location in Phoenix. Central to all the great attractions. Easy to get downtown. Clean and the pool was a great amenity!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane D., Bella Vista, AR

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat!
Our experience was 5 star all the way. Sarah’s Sanctuary was very comfortable, clean and homey. The pool in the back is just as beautiful as the pictures show. Beds were very comfortable- love that they are king sized. We were looking for a nice, walkable neighborhood and to our delight, we had that and more! Nice restaurants, coffee shops, bars, vintage shopping. We were also in close proximity to highways to explore the rest of Phoenix. Book the Sanctuary - you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
Really enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as photographed
Nice little older two bedroom home with a pool. All the photos represent the property well. Never saw or heard the renter in the casita.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason N., Des Moines, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
Property was very clean. Owners were great to work with and the pool was fun to swim in the middle of Jan. Visited GCU with our daughter and it was a quick drive to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
The Host Noel & Sarah could not have been more helpful and responded very quickly if we need them. The property is in a quiet area and it’s not far to all the facilities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay in Phoenix
We really enjoyed our stay at the Sarah's Sanctuary. It was comfortable, clean, and convenient to all the attractions we wanted to visit. The pool was much appreciated and I (the mom) really enjoyed the historical neighborhood that the house is located in. Our hosts were fantastic and we will be back to Phoenix!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don’t do this awesome property justice!
We loved our stay here! My family of 5 fit comfortably in this house. For only two bedrooms they really did a great job maximizing space! We paid to have the pool heated and we’re not disappointed. My kiddos had a great time swimming in November! I give this house 5 starts across the board because that’s what it deserves, the only thing that I will say, and it’s not bad, but their kitchen is well stocked with plates/bowls/etc but not with pots and pans. There are a few pans and one small pot, but like I said it did not deter us from having a great stay just an FYI. Property manager is easy to talk to to and get ahold of and the location is near everything! We loved it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
NASCAR and FOOD
Experience renting was good. It was central to the airport and to the NASCAR racetrack. Good restaurants within walking distance or short car ride. The adults were looking forward to riding the ducks as advertised in the swimming pool! 😂. We would stay there again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice neighborhood with nearby conveniences
Came to see my cousin graduate with his PhD. Had a great time with our small group of family staying together. The house worked out perfect for us. The master bathroom shower was awesome! Pool was enjoyable. Nice to sit outside and visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022