Casita Serena - a quiet retreat

Entire guesthouse in Phoenix, Arizona

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Karli
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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A calm oasis in east-central Phoenix, Casita Serena is 10 min. N of PHX Sky Harbor Airport. Convenient alley access with a private parking space, a comfortable queen bed, walk-in shower, kitchenette, & a breakfast bar. Your private outdoor seating area is a perfect place to enjoy a cuppa, journal, or cap the day with a glass. The unheated pool & spa are shared with the homeowners. Casita Serena has 2 TVs with Roku to access your streaming accounts. On IG @stayatcasitaserena --STR-2023-000979--

The space
Casita Serena and the private outdoor seating area are all yours during your stay. The pool and spa (shared with homeowners) are yours to use as well. The pool is not heated. The spa is available for use year-round.

Respectfully, smoking, additional guests, pets (including ESAs), parties, and events are NOT OKAY with us. We love hosting you, but this is our home, not a hotel.

This property cannot be used for purposes identified in the City of Phoenix Ordinance Section 10-195(c). The City of Phoenix short-term permit number for this property is STR-2023-000979.

Guest access
Access Casita Serena from the alley on the south side of the property. Look for the red tile roof on the north side of the alley. Your private parking space is located here.

If you arrive via rideshare, you'll be dropped off in front of the main house. Head to the backyard to access Casita Serena.

Gate and separate entry codes will be provided to you before your arrival.

Other things to note
Absolutely NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND is allowed in or near Casita Serena. The entire property is non-smoking.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: NO DIVING ALLOWED IN THE POOL. The deepest part of the pool is only 4-feet deep. Also, NO GLASS is allowed in the pool/spa area.

We pride ourselves on providing a clean and tidy place to stay. Please remove your shoes upon entering Casita Serena. To the right of the entrance, you'll find a shoe tray and house slippers for your convenience. We take extra care to disinfect frequently touched surfaces between reservations.

Heating & Air Conditioning: You are in the desert! Please do not expect the hard-working unit to cool the space below 74° when it is over 100° outside. See the Welcome Binder on the breakfast counter for tips to keep Casita Serena cool in the summer months. The cooling and heating in the living room are adjusted by remote control. You'll find the remote control on the shelves under the wall unit. In the bedroom, cooling and heating are controlled by the remote next to the bed. PLEASE HELP SAVE ON ENERGY COSTS BY TURNING THE HEAT TO 65°- OR THE A/C TO 78°+ WHEN YOU ARE OUT AND ABOUT EXPLORING.

Casita Serena has 2 televisions with Roku. Cable television and local broadcast are NOT included. You will need your own video streaming account (e.g. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon) to watch television.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: NO DIVING ALLOWED IN THE POOL. The deepest part of the pool is only 4-feet deep. Also, NO GLASS is allowed in the pool/spa area. The pool and spa are shared spaces. The pool is not heated but may be used at any time. Instructions to turn on the spa are included in the house manual and binder on the breakfast counter. The spa is available year-round, but heating it is expensive for us. Please only heat it when you are going to use it.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 50 Mbps
Free parking on premises
Shared outdoor pool - available all year, open 24 hours, saltwater
Shared hot tub

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 384 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Casita Serena is within 5 miles of Old Town Scottsdale, Fashion Square Mall, Scottsdale Stadium, Tempe Town Lake, Arizona State University and Tempe Diablo Stadium.

It’s easy to get to all parts of the Valley. Casita Serena is located near major freeways: the Red Mountain (202), Hohokam (143), I-10 and Piestewa Peak (51). A park-n-ride light rail station is 2 miles away.

Many excellent locally-owned restaurants and breweries are close by. Casita Serena sits just outside the popular Arcadia neighborhood and enjoys close proximity to hot spots like La Grande Orange (LGO), Postino, Chelsea's Kitchen, Beckett's Table, and The Vig. Don't miss the Attic Ale House, The Stand, and Ingo's for some of the best burgers in the Valley.

Target, Costco, and Fry's (a grocery store) are just across the street from our neighborhood. Tombstone Brewing Co. is a 3 block walk to the west.

Meet your host

Superhost
384 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: Life+Wellness Coach
Speaks English
Born & raised in the midwest. ASU grad. Back in PHX & loving the desert lifestyle. Fan of hiking, local restaurants & coffee shops. PHX makes me happy! If you stay with me, I want you to leave with happy memories of your time in the Valley of the Sun. I try hard to accommodate your needs & be as present or as invisible as you prefer. When I travel, I like to discover local favorites. I’m inspired by the flavors & spaces of the places I visit.

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Co-hosts

  • Jody

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 1:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm