Spectacular Peaceful Property with Stunning Panoramic Views!!!!

What can I say about this awesome property - the location is perfect so many lovely restaurants and shops a very short drive away. The property is 5 star - the decor so very tasteful the most comfy bed I’ve slept in ! Everything you could possibly need and more including a well stocked fridge with essentials. The pool area immaculate with loungers as comfortable as the bed! But best of all the hosts Gina and Mark, what a fantastic couple they made us feel so at home and relaxed - never intrusive . Loved our drinks on the balcony taking in the incredible view. Can’t wait to return - think we’ve made friends forever. Sharon and Ian / England

Having the pool and beautiful view just steps outside the door made for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation. The hosts made the check in and check out process simple. They were helpful when we asked for some restaurant suggestions and welcomed us to use their amazing property.

As someone who usually solo travels and ALMOST did this time, it should have been made known that the hosts live on the property and occupy their side of the home while they rent the “casita” out. The listing advertises the full property but expect the unexpected once you arrive. Gina asked what time I’d like to check in. This was an immediate red flag but I thought, surely not. After letting her know my planned arrival she stated “I will only be available to check you in from 1-3 or after 5:30.” I didn’t know VRBO rentals needed to be “checked in” by the host. From my understanding, we’re given check in details the day of. Being given rules and a walkthrough of the property surely wasn’t on my Arizona bingo card for 7pm after a full day of travel, but here I was. Gina gave a few recommendations which was nice but the over communicating and questioning was a bit annoying. It kinda gave the feeling that we were being watched or they were wondering why we hadn’t let out for the day yet. There was no oven/stove to prepare food so we had no choice but to eat out. There were two cameras we actually say; one facing the pool outside the casita and the other facing the pool from outside the owners side of the home. I understand this is your home but had the listing stated that the owners would be there during the stay, I would have booked another property for my trip. Extremely disappointing and unsatisfied. But after crying about it, I made the best of my stay, celebrating my 30th.

Mark and Gina were excellent host, very informative and helpful with suggestions of what the area had to offer. The casita was impeccably decorated with a very comfortable vibe. The views are stunning in the natural beauty of the desert, surrounded by nature and beautiful landscaping. The property is peaceful with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool and the privacy offered, would definitely recommend this property if you are looking for peace and quiet.

Staying at this property on a couples getaway was truly a terrific experience. The place was so comfortable and the property is amazing! Gina was a treat to work with, very responsive and also provided great recommendations for things to do and places to eat. The whole process from booking, check-in to check-out was A

While the pictures of the property are awe inspiring, they do not do it justice. So many nooks and crannies outside of the casita offering different perspectives of the desert setting from sunrise to sunset. Gina and Mark are superb hosts and we look forward to visiting again.

Gina was gracious, welcoming and warm! She made sure we had everything we could possibly need!

We had an amazing stay in this charming home away from home. Gina and Mark were excellent hosts and were very responsive to any inquiries we had. They also provided wonderful recommendations for activities and dining when asked. The accommodations were lovely and very comfortable, and the surrounding grounds and landscape were beautiful! Thank you so much for opening your home to us!

Great spot!

So you take a wonderful spacious home set in beautiful North Scottsdale with botanical garden like landscaping and add two gracious hosts (Gina and Mark) who are totally familiar with the area and know some great and exciting things to do and places to go, mix them together, and you’ve got a perfect spot for your vacation

Disappointing. In our opinion the description was misleading. ‘About this home’ states that it is an ‘Entire Home’. The property is a staff /guests annexe of the owner’s house which they occupy, integrally the same building with the guest/staff accommodation on the side of the owner’s home. The guest’s property does not have its own external door. Guests are only allowed to access the property through the garage. Garage is described as ‘private’ but contains the owner’s boat etc. & the owner just texts a ‘heads up’ when she intends to enter. It was unclear on the website whether the pool is for the sole use for the guests, but the pool is directly in front of, & accessed only via, & overlooked by, the owner/occupier’s large external /eating patio area. A security camera overlooks the pool & – as the owner pointed out, is monitored 24/7. Poor Guest Security. The owner said the lock on the door into the property from the garage should not be locked as it was defective - easy to get locked out. On the website ‘Kitchen’ is clearly shown under ‘Rooms & Beds Details’ & again in both the ‘Amenities’ & ‘Spaces’ sections. There is NO kitchen, only kitchenette in the living room. The ‘Amenities’ section shows an ‘oven’, separately listed from the microwave. There is no oven. A stovetop was listed under ‘Amenities’. When raised the owner offered a plug in electric cooking ring.

Had such an amazing stay enjoying this slice of heaven.

Great property and tremendous hosts.

Gina and Mark are excellent hosts taking care of every need! We are already looking forward to another visit!

We really enjoyed our stay at this gorgeous and peaceful property that has mountain views in every direction. The guest house was lovely and we especially appreciated sunrise birdwatching out the large bedroom window, afternoons by the infinity pool, and exceptional sunsets from the upper patio. There are shops and restaurants nearby but you won't want to leave! Thanks, Gina and Mark for sharing your exceptional home!

Stunning property shared with the owners who were very respectful to our privacy. We enjoyed bird watching in the morning out of our bedroom and outdoor morning coffee. Extremely safe and quiet neighborhood. The owner shares her personal phone number and checks in often. Checkout was easy with little to no requests like other VRBOs. Thank you for our luxurious stay, Gina and Mark!

Location, scenery and accommodation were wonderful! Great for a couples getaway. Hosts were great.

Peaceful and private setting with roomy living quarters, washer/dryer and one car garage. Lovely landscaping and lovely hosts!

Gorgeous and peaceful

Perfect, relaxing place to stay as a couple! We loved it here.

Property was stunning with fabulous landscaping and views. We found it thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable. Location was perfect with close proximity to hiking, golfing and an amazing array of restaurants and shopping. Hosts were very hospitable and helpful. We highly recommend this property!

Best vrbo experience Yet! What a great stay: comfortable, clean, enjoyable atmosphere. Very well appointed, had everything we needed. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality Gina & Mark!!

We wanted to create a truly unique experience for our first visit to Scottsdale. How lucky we were to find the casita at Chateau d'Amour!! The Riley's are exceptional hosts who made us feel immediately welcome to share and explore their gorgeous property. We were free to use the pool,spa and other outdoor areas as much as we liked. There was even streaming music outside. We spent our days exploring Scottsdale and even went to the Grand Canyon! All while relaxing in the traditional elegance of our private lodging. It was like being on at exclusive resort property, minus all the other guests!! The highlight of our stay was the rooftop, where the sunset views over the mountains and the glitter of the city lights left us speechless. We wanted for nothing: the area is loaded with shopping, dining,hiking,sightseeing and more. Dont book anywhere else,this property is too spectacular to miss! their

We made a trip to Scottsdale to check out different areas to potentially retire to Gina and Mark’s place is truly beautiful and the set up is perfect even though it was very warm we had beautiful mornings checking out all the birds on the cool birdfeeder Mark had installed. The grounds are so beautiful and meticulously cared for the setting is perfect. The only thing I might mention is, if you have any more mobility issues, there are a lot of stone surfaces that could be a trip hazard, but they have marked those. Gina also gave us recommendations for places to eat and our last night we ate at Maestros. It was fantastic!

Stunning property, nicely appointed, great views. And great location. Added bonus was a bird feeder with lots of activity and several different patio spots from which to view sunrise/sunset etc.