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Serene Gold Canyon Retreat w/ gorgeous Superstition Mountain Views

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Enjoy peaceful nights under the stars
The private backyard looks up at the beautiful Superstition Mountains.
The open layout living room and kitchen is ideal for solo travelers and families
The ottoman in the living room also converts to a twin pullout bed if needed
Open concept living room and den/work space

Reviews

3.2 out of 10
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7126.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gold Canyon, AZ
  • Gold Canyon Golf Resort
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Dinosaur Mountain Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lost Dutchman State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Mesa, AZ (AZA-Phoenix - Mesa Gateway)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Serene Gold Canyon Retreat w/ gorgeous Superstition Mountain Views

Beautiful Gold Canyon home in a quiet and secure neighborhood, overlooking the Superstition Mountains. Get away from it all and enjoy our well-appointed 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family home as your desert retreat.

Fully equipped kitchen and laundry room, easy to use smart TVs in every room and a gorgeous private outdoor space that backs up to more then 10,000 acres of state-owned land. We hope you enjoy our lovingly curated space as your home base for your stay in peaceful Gold Canyon while only being a short 20 minute drive to anything you need in the Mesa area.

Our home offers 2 bedrooms as well as a den area that features a fully equipped workstation where you can plug in your laptop to work like you were in the office, for those unlucky folks who still need to work on vacation. From complimentary coffee to essential amenities for the shower and bath, we’ve included everything you need for an easy, breezy stay.

The master bedroom has a king bed, large adjoining bath, with a walk-in shower, double sinks, and large walk-in closet. The guest bedroom is setup to sleep up to 5 additional guests featuring a sturdy full over full bunk bed with a twin trundle, rated at 600 lb. weight capacity for each bed. The eat in kitchen has granite countertops, dishwasher, built in dining area and all of the accoutrements to make a wonderful family meal. The spotlight of our property is the spacious backyard that features a dining table with an umbrella for added shade, firepit seating area to keep you warm while star gazing and an upper deck with bar height seating for unobstructed views of the Superstition Mountains.

In the quiet gated community where our home is located the open spaces abound with native desert plants, miles of walking trails, wildflowers in the spring, and lots of wildlife sightings. The large resort pool is heated year-round and offers great mountain views. The recreation center is walking distance from the home and features a well-equipped exercise room, library, computer room, pool table , kitchen, dining area, and outdoor patio complete with fireplace and fountain.

We look forward to being able to share our little serene getaway with you and your family in the near future.

Property manager

Brooke Johnson

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gold Canyon

Located in Gold Canyon, this holiday home is in the mountains. Gold Canyon Golf Resort and Arizona Athletic Grounds are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tonto National Forest and Lost Dutchman State Park. Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre and Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gold Canyon, AZ

What's nearby

  • Gold Canyon Golf Resort - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Dinosaur Mountain Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Silly Mountain Park - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Lost Dutchman State Park - 22 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Arizona Athletic Grounds - 26 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (AZA-Phoenix - Mesa Gateway) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Stallion Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wahoo's Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chen's Chinese Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rodeo Lounge - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene Gold Canyon Retreat w/ gorgeous Superstition Mountain Views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Serene Gold Canyon Retreat w/ gorgeous Superstition Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Gold Canyon Retreat w/ gorgeous Superstition Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Gold Canyon Retreat w/ gorgeous Superstition Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Gold Canyon Retreat w/ gorgeous Superstition Mountain Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Gold Canyon Golf Resort and within 12 miles (20 km) of Tonto National Forest and Lost Dutchman State Park. Superstition Springs Center and A.T. Still University are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

3.2
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 7 reviews

3.8/10

Cleanliness

3.2/10

Check-in

3.2/10

Communication

5.0/10

Location

4.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Todd F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Don’t book this property

Host never gave us our checkin information and we had to scramble after a day of travel to find alternative housing. Vrbo was great to work with but it cost us a day of our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Genie G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Avoid avoid avoid.

Owner never responded multiple calls and text from me and Vrbo. Left us standed without a place to stay. Missed an event and had to scamble to find same day lounging. Reservation was made months in advance. If iIcould give a zero I would. Do not be scammed
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jean S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Scam?

Do not book this property. The code to get in the gate did not work. The code to get in the house did not work. The host was unresponsive and therefore NO HELP. If it hadn’t been for neighbors passing by while we were trying to get into this house, we would have been sleeping in our vehicle. The nice man who watches over this property was kind enough to let us in with his code. But maybe we should have just given up then. Once inside we soon realized we had no heat and no hot water. And the gas line had been padlocked. What kind of host does that to people that had to pay the total amount for the rental up front one year in advance? Disgusting to say the least. Our vacation was ruined. We had to scramble to find another place. We stayed there 2 nights because we had no alternative. I begged the host to please do something to help us. No reply. Also I contacted Vrbo multiple times daily. No help there either. I spent countless hours for 9 days trying to get a refund. Finally on the 10th day we got the refund. We will NEVER rent a home through Vrbo again. And the host of this property should be banned from ever putting this house out there for rent again. I have now seen other similar bad reviews for this property. Wonder how many times this has happened to others with this same property. Sickening. It’s a scam.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Avoid this property

Skip this listing. We were not able to stay at this property and had to rearrange all of our accomodations- Property was NOT clean, dirty laundry sitting on top of washer/dryer. NO hot water, incorrect neighborhood gate code. Host will not communicate prior to arrival or during scheduled time. Attempted email, text, vrbo messaging both as the guest and customer service. No response to any of those. Save yourself some headache and pass on this.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruth T.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Terrible experience!

What a stressful beginning to our month-long vacation! I chose this home as we have stayed in Peralta Trails many times and love the area. The access codes were not provided 3 days before check in as promised and the host was unresponsive to my messages through VRBO’s app and direct texts as well as to phone calls from VRBO’s help desk. As we were in the area the day before check in, we walked to the nome and fortunately met a neighbour who took us to see the man who looked after the home. He was able to contact the host and she finally provided the access codes the next day 3 hours before check in. It wasn’t until after we had unpacked that we realized there was no hot water. The host did not respond to us or the caretaker or VRBO’s help desk about this issue. The caretaker checked the hot water tank and discovered the gas had been shut off so he could do nothing. VRBO’s help desk was very responsive, offering a full refund and even offering to find us another place to stay. Luckily our vacation was saved as we were able to find another home in this community with the help of someone from whom we had previously rented.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never got into the house

Unresponsive host, never received access codes to get in. Sat in front of the gate for 2 hours on the phone with vrbo.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn't be better . . . .

We booked this home in Gold Canyon primarily to visit my elderly parents nearby in A.J. Besides being only a 12 minute drive to central Apache Junc., we had all the shopping we could possibly require within a 20 minute radius (Queen Creek, Superstition Mall, etc.). We were two in our late 50s and two under 25 yrs. The home was very peaceful, clean and lovely. Towels and other supplies were stocked and readily available. We liked very much that we could make our own breakfasts (unlike at a hotel) and other meals in the well-equipped kitchen. We actually squeezed in my brother grilling for us with the grill provided on the back patio. It worked fine. The area is very safe and quiet. Even in the heat of July, we saw literally hundreds of quail, along with rabbits, toads, and even 3 owls. The fitness center is large and clean, as is the pool --though we were so busy out with relatives that we only used the gym 1 evening--just a short walk from the home. My husband and adult kids were very grateful that I had found this accommodation for our visit!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Brooke Johnson

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Hello, my name is Brooke Johnson. I am the mother of three teenagers who I love dearly, most of the time. My husband of 18 years works in the IT field and I have recently left my 20 year career as a executive in the banking world and am focusing my attention on sharing our special properties with our guests.
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