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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Phoenix Mountains Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Biltmore Fashion Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Kierland Commons
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Phoenix

Paradise Valley Village stay.A stay at this Paradise Valley Village guesthouse places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Phoenix Mountains Preserve and 6 miles (10 km) of Orange Tree Golf Course. North Mountain Park and Lookout Mountain Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Phoenix Mountains Preserve - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Biltmore Fashion Park - 9 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - 10 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Kierland Commons - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Camelback Mountain - 16 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • 19th Avenue/ Dunlap Station - 11 min drive
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 14 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

Property manager

Charles McAlpine and Fito Licea - Casita Serena

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

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

  • No pets 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 carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, 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: Group events of over 8 people must be pre-approved For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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. 80 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 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

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, relaxing, and convenient location

We stayed 4 nights, and throughly enjoyed the stunning back yard and pool area, as well as the cute and comfortable casita. Charles was an excellent and responsive host, that made us feel welcome and at home. The location is so convenient for traveling back into Phoenix, Scottsdale, or up north to Sedona. There is some traffic noise, but the incredible crystal waterfall pouring into the pool masks most of the noise. The landscaping is lovely, and attracted hummingbirds on the patio. The casita has multiple different private patios and lounge areas, but we spent most of our time in the shared pool area. An incredibly relaxing space. I also really enjoyed being able to run down the street and access miles of trails at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Would 100% stay again if we return to the Phoenix area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding Casita!

This beautiful casita was perfect for our 3-day business trip. The Casita absolutelu perfect in every way - it was clean, well decorated, had treats for us to munch on, the beds were super comfy, and it had alot of extras which was impressive! It was centrally located with easy access to highways along with being close to grocery stores, retaurants and much more. The back yard was gorgeous with a pool, waterfall, hot tub, BBQ grill, and plenty of seating areas. The owners - Charles and Fito - were friendly, professional and extremely helpful. We would highly recommend staying at this wonderful casista.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing peaceful property!

This was a great easy experience. Charles was very communicative if we needed anything and came out to say hi a few times which we loved. They have a cat named Jet who was the second highlight of the trip (first being the hot tub). Will stay here again in a heartbeat! Anything you needed at your fingertips and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

This casita is truly amazing. I was a little nervous having shared property with the host in the main house, as I’ve never done that before, but I would stay at casita Serena again and again. P
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

An absolute GEM!!!

Charles and Fito are such gracious, kind hosts; their property is stunningly beautiful, and there were a number of considerate amenities that made this such a special place to stay over the holidays. Very appreciative and definitely recommend!! Only regret: we were so packed in with plans that we had little time to enjoy the pool, waterfalls and hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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