You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Private casita with optional Sunset Cruise on Private 48ft Yacht (addtnl fee)
Very private Casita with amazing views. Gorgeous private pool/ hot tub built into the boulders. Optional Sunset Cruise on Private 48ft Yacht. Famous Carefree house, where Orson Wells made his last movie. Built on boulders. One mile from the famous Buffalo Chip and Harrols Saloon.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be within walking distance of Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial. Features include an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub. The villa includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
Air-conditioned villa with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
Just a 3-minute drive from Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial and a few minutes from Boulders Golf Club
Private casita with optional Sunset Cruise on Private 48ft Yacht (addtnl fee) offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub.
This Carefree villa is smoke free.
Property manager
Katherine Boudreau
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Boat
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Bed sheets changed on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
Towels (changed on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Private casita with optional Sunset Cruise on Private 48ft Yacht (addtnl fee) Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Doug D.
14 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing/hiking
Great location for drives/access to countless trails/parks/spring training games.
Doug D.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin N.
8 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Little Casita
I cannot say enough good things about this place and Katherine as a host! You can tell that she puts a lot of thought and effort into making this place feel so welcoming and making guests feel at home. I stayed here while I was on a trip for work and it really felt like a nice little escape. The casita is very private and has all the basic amenities you could want! Not to mention the pool and hot-tub are lovely and very well maintained. Thank you Katherine for being such a kind and welcoming host!!
Benjamin N.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
5 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Michael M.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael G.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
The location is great and the casita is very private and well appointed. The patio area was very private and relaxing. However the pool/hot tub being private is a little misleading since it is right outside the hosts home, which for us was a little awkward. WiFi was great in the living room but weak most other places which for work was a little frustrating. The door lock was unpredictable but luckily the neighborhood is safe so we left the patio slider unlocked so we could get in.
Michael G.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
dean k.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
perfect for 1st time in arizone
we found the ultimate place for exploring the area. we were able to walk to carefree, and base camp for a couple road trips to Sedona , old Scottsdale and Goldfield ghost town (all worth the drive). Lots of good restaurants in Cave creek. Try Tonto's at the golf course.
dean k.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nikki B.
4 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This is our second time staying. We love it here. Kathryn is a great host and the place is clean and quiet. Cave creek is a great place to uang and this place is close
Nikki B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Darrell E.
19 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cramped
Need a new mattress, palace to sit down to get dressed or undressed, less clutter, have maintenance check furnace it was extremely loud and ran off and on constantly. Appreciated back patio Britain’s water, washer dryer, The linens were nice. Thanks Darrell Val
Darrell E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Abby W., Nashville, TN
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location and scenery near our conference. Did not have time to take advantage of the other amenities available onsite.
The bed could use a new mattress, it was very squishy and caving in toward the center. Owner is responsive and provided little treats in the casita as well. The property has the potential to become a very popular destination stay with some more updates.
Abby W.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Todd I.
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Super friendly…great experience
We stayed in the casita the week we dropped off our son at ASU. We absolutely love the Carefree and Cave Creek area and this was right in the heart on Black Mountain. The views are awesome and the pool was as well! Catherine is very friendly and accommodating!!
Todd I.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Doug S., Granville, OH
5 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
We had a wonderful stay at this private casita in the mountains near Carefree. The casita sits at the bottom of a stairway you need to take to get to the pool and hot tub, and it is worth the climb. The view from the back of the house, on the deck, in the pool, anywhere is just amazing . . it's a wonderful place to relax. We were surprised that that there is a constant breeze up by the pool which was very welcome in the heat.
The casita is well-appointed, small living room, a desk, small kitchen with a nice sized frig, a bedroom, dining area and a covered patio over-looking the vally.
Great places to visit or eat are very close by, The Boulders resort and golf course is literally visible from the house.
One note: The pool is wonderful and unlike other pools we have used in AZ this one was much cooler than the air temperature. We think that is due to the fact that this is a deep pool! There is little space to stand and the pool drops down to 10' or so in the middle so be prepared. : )
We will definitely visit again!
Doug S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Annette W.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Smokers beware
Property is a 10. Host is a 1.
We were told we could smoke outside using the ashtrays provided. There was a booklet inside the property that laid this out for us. Just said "use the ashtrays on the patio." There were several ashtrays outside on two different patio areas, one directly by the casita and at least 3 more ashtrays by the pool area. Host is now trying to charge a damage fee for "smoking inside the property" when we never smoked inside a single time. She said "the ashtray outside was never used." Katherine. Have you never cleaned up after yourself when you're the company? We simply disposed of the cigarette butts in your trash can, and then took the trash out, trying to be respectful of the property. But yeah. Charge us an extra $500 because we disposed of the cigarettes we smoked.
It's a nice property. Katherine was hardly there at all, we told her we'd spend 90% of the time OUTDOORS by the pool and we did, so all of that smoking we did? OUTDOORS by the pool, you saw us there every time you were home, we were at the pool. By the hot tub. On the patio. Never once inside the Casita, not in the laundry area, not even close. If it smelled like smoke inside when you finally showed up, it's probably because YOU smell like smoke, Katherine.
Annette W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim F.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful desert setting
We had a great time in the eclectic, comfortable casita. Our host made sure that we had everything we needed. The sunset cruise was fantastic!
Tim F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley H.
24 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick weekend getaway!
The property was exactly like what was described in the listing and was exactly what we were looking for! I’d recommend it to anyone hoping for a secluded home that’s still close to lots of amenities!
Ashley H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany H.
5 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Desert Escape
My friend and I had an incredible stay at this property. Such a cool place! There was so much to see and explore. The property is very private and quiet. The directions and instructions were clear. Katherine was also very kind and accommodating. I would definitely stay there again in the future.
Tiffany H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frank G.
3 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend getaway
Was impressed with the setup the moment I stepped on the property. The pool setup is amazing and the multilevel options provide even better views than exist at pool level. Perfect spot for one person or a couple. Walking distance to all things Cave Creek - particularly taking the back way to Buffalo Chip!
Frank G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
15 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place, great character
Really cool house built into rocks. Very peaceful. Katherine is so nice, took us out on private charter yacht on lake pleasant. Highly recommended
Jason M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chuck P.
11 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot, great location, fun yacht
Arrival and check in were simple. The casita had everything we needed. It is a little small but quaint, We were mostly gone golfing so mainly there for coffee and sleep. There are great views from the patio. We did do the yacht cruise on Lake Pleasant with Katherine and that was really fun with beautiful scenery. The boat is plenty big. We brought 2 other couples and had enough room. Katherine was a good captain and host. She had great background stories. Highly recommended. If you're looking for a comfortable economic stay, this is it. The main house has a laundry, pool and hottub to use and lots of neat art there.
Chuck P.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jane Wimmer W., wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
22 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spell binding boulders!
Awesome mountains and skies. Katherine was great. And the casita fit in the boulders beautifully. We totally enjoyed our stay. Perfect location
Jane Wimmer W.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barry O., DC
7 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and eclectic property
The property is amazing with fantastic views. The pool and hot tub are outstanding. The Casita is very nice and has everything you need. Katherine is very accommodating as a host and provided all sorts of nice touches like a bottle of wine in the fridge along with other beverages. I would definitely stay there again.
Barry O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Annette H.
1 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The property was located perfectly for hiking, shopping, dining.
Annette H.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheri C.
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Carefree AZ
Beautiful area, efficient, great hot tub & pool area.
Sheri C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Torrin B.
18 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Very nice place tucked into the mountain.
Torrin B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
29 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Rocked!!
Property was amazing, secluded, quiet, provate. Views were spectacular and the host Katherine was awesome to deal with. Will stay again 👍👍👍👍👍
Mike S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel R.
16 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place in Carefree
Wow!! What an amazing property! Nestled in the stones and rocks, this place is an architectural delight. The whole neighborhood is actually… The views are epic, the interior and exterior design capture the Arizona spirit, and the quirky history of the house furthers it’s intrigue. This place feels alive and integrates with its natural surroundings in a very pleasant and surprising way. Kat is an awesome host and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying here if you’re in the area. We’d love to come visit again soon! Cheers!
Daniel R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christy C.
1 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Had to stay longer!
The check in and checkout were so simple - communication was easy and the host was incredibly accommodating and responsive! The property itself is stunning and conveniently located for everything we had on our agenda - relaxing (do not skip the hot tub), off roading, hiking and eating good food! We loved it so much we extended our stay 3 days!! So many little touches - welcome basket, coffee and creamer, comfortable bed! Absolutely will be back!