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Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year

Family-friendly holiday home in Phoenix with a hot tub

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Perched high at the base of The Phoenix Mountain Preserve, The Happy Roadrunner offers a tranquil retreat with city light views and mountain backdrop. Enjoy the resort style backyard with a heated pool, 10-person spa, putting green and kiva fireplace or indulge in gaming fun in the imaginative game room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 164729 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year

Family-friendly holiday home in Phoenix with a hot tub
This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with desks and dining tables. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 4,729 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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

Property is also known as

482734

About the area

Map
Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

  • Arizona Biltmore Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Arizona Biltmore Resort - Adobe Course - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Carnival of Illusion - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Wrigley Mansion - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Biltmore Fashion Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Campbell - Central Ave Station - 9 min drive
  • Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Human Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thirst Quenchers Poolside at Squaw Peak Resort - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year located?

This family-friendly Phoenix holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Piestewa Peak, Arizona Biltmore Resort - Adobe Course and Arizona Biltmore Country Club. Biltmore Fashion Park and Wrigley Mansion are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Happy Roadrunner | VRBO's 2023 Vacation Home of the Year Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

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

Ultimate Getaway House

Accomodations and location is 5-Star.. Highly recommend for a large family group or friends getaway..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art B.

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

Golf trip

Great place for a golf trip to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

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

Great stay and outstanding property!

Fantastic home with amazing backyard and pool area - really enjoyed a boys weekend with golf and relaxing by the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

taylor m.

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

AZ golf trip

wonderful stay! the house exceeded expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby D.

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

Great location and beautiful house

We were a group of 12 adults. House was perfect for spending time outside with the pool, spa, outdoor amenities including putting green. Great location close to hiking. Offers great sunset views.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Wonderful home for a large family vacation!

We had three generations join - from 2 year olds to 88 year olds and all had a wonderful, comfortable and relaxing time. The home is exceptionally well thought out, beds are comfortable, and the views and amenities amazing. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian B., Iowa Falls, IA

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

2 Family Spring Break

2 families, 10 people, adult age children. Great property. Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the home. Highly recommend to future renters.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traleigh B.

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

Fantastic property!

We booked this home for my father’s 80th birthday and family reunion over the Thanksgiving holiday. This was the best rental I have ever booked! The property managers were very responsive and helpful with the booking process, check in and patient with my many questions. The house is luxurious and well equipped for a group. The outdoor spaces and the view made our stay truly spectacular. We made so many special memories.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful clean home. Everything needed for an enjoyable stay is provided. Private back yard and great views of Phoenix from the front. The only complaint is the pool was not ready when we arrived but someone came out day one to add chemicals.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

derald g.

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

perfect

Stayed for a work retreat. Home was great and aloud for a relaxed and private environment. Neighborhood is very quiet and home is very well maintained. Common areas where perfect for workshop reviews and everyone had something to do in the evening and still had room to find there own space when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time.

This property is in a great location and is large enough to accommodate multiple couples; however, it's clear the property has seen a lot of traffic with the amount of wear and tear throughout. There were a number of issues we had upon checking in (broken string lights, dirty pool, missing key to casita, non-working pool fountain with broken tiles...), which were eventually resolved by Porter (the company who manages the property). Despite the hiccups, we still managed to have a great time together as a family, while still having plenty of room for privacy. With a thorough deep cleaning and a few maintenance repairs, this property could be a 5 star property again; however, in its current state, this is a 4-star property with a 5-star price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Stunning home with views!

The house was exactly like its’ pictures! It is stunning with the wrap around windows providing incredible views, especially of sunsets! We never used the little casita, but it is adorable and adds to the backyard charm. We spent our afternoons and evenings after dinner in the hot tub and pool. Paying for the heating was clutch since our March evenings were very cool. The most remarkable thing is how attentive the staff is. They are very quick to respond. Our hot tub required a little work and a lot of chlorine, but they had someone there first thing Monday morning. I would highly recommend this home, and would absolutely love to rent from this company again! I’d like to see their entire portfolio! Thank you for a lovely trip! You can’t beat this location and privacy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Meetings

Great for groups
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Property was excellent, but showing some signs of need for deep cleaning and maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Absolutely Perfect!

We rented The Happy Roadrunner to escape the Midwest winter in February for an extended weekend. We left snow and ice with 9 degree temps, and arrived to 75 and just beautiful. The house was magnificent. Plenty of space for 8 adults and one 7 year old. Watching my daughter go from the pool to the hot tub to a chair to dry and then into the game room all weekend was magnificent. There was always something to keep her entertained. The outdoor space if magical. Sunsets were among the most magnificent I have ever seen. Close to trails if you like hiking and we do. Did Piestwa peak twice over two days which was awesome! The space was great to congregate for dinners, but also to fan out for some quiet time too. Just a magnificent place and will definitely entertain coming back! Thank you to Sierra from Porter who was awesome to work with as well. Close to everything but very quiet neighborhood. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025