The Cactus house is spacious, clean, and beautiful. The pool was so fun for our little family. We loved sitting by the fire, amongst all the cacti, and using the outdoor grill. The house was everything as listed and more! Thank you we absolutely loved it!
We are 2 retired couples each with a small terrier. Great place to stay. Secure back yard, with propane and wood fire pits. Huge pool. Great hosts in Calin and Jen. Love the neighborhood- good eating and drinking nearby.
My family enjoyed our stay at this location. The owners were fantastic to work with and had great communication with clear instructions for checkin and departure. The home is well stocked with everything you need for a great vacation. I would stay here again!
We had an amazing stay at the Cactus House. The pool was refreshing and the house relaxing. It's spacious and comfortable with perfect amenities for an extended stay. We loved the step-down shower in the master suite. We'll definitely be returning to enjoy it in the future.
The house and location were perfect for hiking and close to outlet malls and other attractions we were interesting in. The house and yard were clean and well equipped. Jena and Calvin were very responsive and easy to communicate with. We had an amazing stay.
The house is justly named since there are numerous cactus on the property. Our stay was wonderful. The house was spacious with plenty of area to spread out. We loved walking around the neighborhood in the evening. We always felt safe. This was a nice home and we will stay here again.
Beautiful home! It had a well appointed kitchen, comfy beds and ultra clean!! Jen and Calin are easy to converse with and checked in a couple times during our stay. Highly recommend the Cactus House!! Five stars! âââââ
Our long weekend getaway at Jen and Calvinâs was absolutely perfect. The place was very clean, very comfortable, and well appointed. The neighborhood was very quiet and the location was close to the airport, restaurants, and shopping. Our hosts were very responsive and helpful. Weâve added this to our list of favorites and will be back!
This house was the perfect getaway for our northwest family. We found a lot of beautiful hikes nearby.
We got out and explored Phoenix and Scottsdale for some shopping and food.
We spent most of our time at the house lounging by the pool. The fire table was so nice to have in the evenings.
Everything was well stocked and comfortable. We will be back!
This property was excellent for my honeymoon with my wife! We loved the private pool, especially since my wife wears the hijab, and no one could see her swim! The house was spotless, and it had some valuable supplies for cooking and baking. I would return here if I ever needed to stay in Phoniex again!
We were spending time in Arizona just trying to figure out what areas we wanted live in, if we potentially retire here. This property is centrally located to Tempe, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert And just south of Scottsdale. While it is an older home, the property hosts made sure that it had all the amenities you would need. My only con was that the air conditioning unit seem to be locked so that the temperature was set to 75 during the day and Iâm not sure about the evenings. I would have liked to be able to control it myself, As a menopausal woman with hot flashes! Lol. All in all, I would recommend this property! The hosts are very, very responsive and available!
Enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean. The owner met us there and gave us information about things to do in area. The neighborhood was quiet. The scenery from the back yard and sounds from nature was very peaceful. Minute things that could be improved; the smokestack above the wood pit is little low. I hit my head several times while using the wood pit. Also, there needs to be a better way of cleaning the ash from the wood/BBQ pit. The water could be a little hotter in the master bedroom. Overall the stay was very nice and would recommend it and possibly stay again.
What a great experience from booking to check-out! Great communication with the hosts throughout. We even had to "shift" our reservation back a day due to a flight cancellation and they were thankfully able to accommodate us.
The property is 100% exactly as described in the listing. Plenty of cacti to look at (don't touch!), a nice outdoor area to relax, sip your favorite beverage and watch the sun set over the mountains. New LG appliances make meal prep easy. The welcome binder has everything you need to know about the property and surrounding area. We had no issues arise during our stay that required contacting out hosts, but I'm certain if there were, they would have been as responsive as they were during the booking process.
The pool was too cold for us to use (it is still January, after all), but this was not a surprise as the listing very clearly states that it is not heated. It looks like a very well-kept pool and I'm sure it is great fun during the AZ heat!
Located in a very quiet neighborhood, it's a great place to wind down and we will definitely consider it on our next trip to Phoenix!
The Cactus House was perfect for our family as we moved our youngest from New Jersey to Arizona to attend ASU. Conveniently located within fifteen minutes of the campus and within a 1-3 mile radius of any and every store you'll need to find last minute items for your college kid's dorm! IKEA, Target, Home Goods, Costco, Sam's Club, Walmart - you name it- it's close by and worked out well for us.
The house is spacious, clean and comfortable and Jen and Calin are very communicative and responsive to anything you might need.
Would highly recommend to anyone moving a kid from out of state to ASU!
This house is quite nice for a couple and a family. Our family joined us for about 4 days and we all enjoyed. Beds are comfortable and the amenities are sufficient for a nice visit. My wife and I stayed on and hiked the nearby trails almost daily. The trailhead is accessible with a 15 min walk from the house but there are many other trail sites a short drive away. We all enjoyed the museums (the Musical Instrument Museum is special) and restaurants. Calin and Jen are superb hosts.
The home had a great location. It was very clean upon arrival and the property owners were very attentive to our questions and needs. Check in and out was simple and we plan to use the home again for future trip to the area.
overall, this trip was amazing. the hosts were v attentive and checked in a couple times throughout my stay. they were quick to respond when the door code wouldn't work, like lightning speed, lol. the house was perfect. amazing views, lots of space, and amazing backyard space / pool. the house is soooo close to the freeway and close to major shopping locations, so we didn't worry about travel time anywhere. it was not stressful whatsoever. my only concern was the front living room window, which is quite large, didn't have a curtain! so not a lot of privacy from the outside. other than that, everything was great! also, the skylight in the guest bathroom was a trip and now i want a skylight in my house too LOL. thanks again for a great stay!
A large house in a great area. Very convenient for anything you might require while away but far enough away for plenty of peace and quiet. Great hosts that respond within minutes and are local but are not intrusive in anyway. Very reassuring to know that they are there if you do need assistance though. To be honest, there's not a lot not to like about staying at the cactus house and would recommend it whole heartedly.
Jen was very accessible for quick questions and reached out to make sure all was as we'd hoped. Nice neighborhood, including the big family of brand new bobwhites living in the massive front yard cactus.
The house was fantastic for our family of 5. From the first step into the house we knew we were going to enjoy. The house was extremely clean, comfortable beds, plenty of room throughout the home to lounge, though the real gem was the backyard. There is a large pool in the back that was used by our family often, along with a gas fire pit & lounge chairs that were comfortable. You have views of South Mountain and the neighborhood is so quiet, it was very relaxing. The house is so close to the mountain that it was so easy to hike without having to find a parking spots at the trailhead. I do have to mention the owners Calin and Jen, they were accommodating and wonderful to work with. Calin came over after we were settled to explain things and answer any questions we had about the property which was very nice. He sent us so much great information about local restaurants and sites to see. When we did need to ask questions, he was very quick to answer. I would totally recommend this property, you will not be disappointed!
We were SO pleased with our stay at the Cactus House and would absolutely stay again. Calin is the consummate host - always available and so quick to respond - making sure everything is satisfactory and we have what we need. Incredibly clean home, fully stocked kitchen for cooking, comfortable surroundings, and plenty of seating space for larger families. Outdoor setting is unmatched! Chilly (unheated) pool in March, but we are hearty Minnesotans and went in quite a few times regardless. Safe/quiet neighborhood super close to various shopping (grocery/coffee/etc) and access to I-10. You will NOT be disappointed!
We lived in Pacific North West for a long time and we moved here several years ago and are loving it. Southwest is absolutely charming. There are so many things to do and places to explore. Culture is diverse and traveling in the various regions of AZ will each provide a different experience. Old Southwest, High Mountain area, Grand Canyon, Sky Islands and vast desert to name a few. Phoenix has a good geographical position with relatively easy access to Southern California (LA downtown is about 6 hrs away, we tested it, we even did a daytrip to San Diego once on a whim), to Las Vegas and the superb parks of Southern Utah. Not a day passes without us being happy to be here.
We like the territorial style houses and in particular the desert gardens. This home has over 30 species of desert plants. Privacy was important to us and being on a corner with a relatively big lot made it possible. Being centrally located in the metro and proximity to mountain was another key factor.