Reviews of Property: Gorgeous condo with magnificent views of mountains, lakes, golf course

We loved this condo, the location and the owner so much last year that we returned this year.

The morning orange juice and coffee seem to taste better while sitting on the balcony overlooking the lake and the golf course.

We are looking forward to another trip here and my wife will attest to the Outlet Mall in Anthem as a great bargain hunters place.

Yep, five suitcases from us as well. And we gave the condo quite a test because we spent three months there, hiding from the Alberta winter. I wish I could describe the mischievous joy of waking up in the morning to the warm, bright sunshine and checking out the Edmonton Journal website to see the temperatures we were ‘missing’. We fed the ducks from our deck and watched the cranes and the heron swoop in for a visit; every day we chatted with Percy the Pigeon and his wife, Penny. Just occasionally a hummingbird would hover alongside the balcony looking for mosquitoes. And most nights we watched the moorhens (we think that’s what they are) pull their circular formation for a secure night’s sleep on the lake. It was so peaceful and the only noise came from fellow Canadians – the feathered kind! We’ve seen (and heard) them flying over our house in their V-formation every Fall, and we’ve seen (and heard) them flying over in their V-formation every Spring; now we know where the little devils head in the meantime, and what a wonderful choice they make! What a pleasure it was to sit on the balcony with a cup of coffee and watch the golfers go by. Inside, the condo has pretty much everything we needed and quickly felt like “home”. It’s just off Loop 101, although you’d never know because there’s virtually no road noise. There’s plenty to do in the area. We golfed, we watched pro hockey, baseball and golf, and we went for strolls in the hills and came back to cool off in the pool; these were excellent diversions because Lynne would have spent a lot more time (and money) in the many shops (and those darned outlet stores at Anthem, about 30 minutes up the highway!). There are good restaurants nearby to suit every taste and budget. Some really neat places are an easy drive away; Sedona and Jerome are “musts” – as well as the Grand Canyon of course, and we enjoyed the drive to Tucson. We had visitors from England for two weeks, and our son and daughter (plus husband) came for separate visits. Never once did we feel crowded. All the while, Barb was super-helpful and friendly – nothing was too much trouble, and the permanent resident neighbours are delightful. We’ll be back, for sure.

This property is absolutely stunning and very well kept! Very quiet & clean...definitely a secluded gem! The view is gorgeous and my kids loved all the ducks, fish and geese that surround the lakes. The balcony provides a wonderful escape and made everyday feel like a vacation day! It is very close to all shopping, sports facilities, grocery and convenient stores. Owner is very accommodating and provided us with above and beyond friendly service. Everything was brand new and in working order.. All the linens and dishes, and cookware far exceeded our expectations. This was truly a wonderful place to call home! I would highly recommend this location to all of my family and friends!

We stayed at the condo and we very pleased. We made our trip decision very last minute and Barb was absolutely the most accommodating rental owner ever.
The condo was clean and spacious. Nice to have the use of a washer and dryer so that we did not have to pack too much. A full kitchen is so nice so that you do not have to eat out every meal.
The condo is conveniently located.
We missed the internet as we are very dependent upon it. But not to worry as there are coffee shops near the condo so if you are like us you can simply hook up to wi-fi at one of those or Barb will allow use of her own home for the internet.
One of the best things about this rental is that it is affordable. The convenience of home at less than the cost of a hotel.
A must try restaurant is Arizona Pizza. They have the best pasta and pizza! They do karaoke some nights as well. We were new to the experience but found it to be great fun.
This is definitely the place to stay!

The owner's description of the condo was right on. It was clean, tastefully decorated and quiet. The location was great, close to many activities and shopping. My wife thought Glendale was beautiful and she felt right at home immediately. The owner was very accommodating - there was no BBQ but a George Foreman grill was provided. I would not hesitate to recommend this condo to any family members or friends. If we decide to return to Arizona, we would definitely consider this property again.

My wife and I were enchanted with this condo from the moment we walked through the front door. It is a very clean property with functional design. We especially enjoyed drinking our orange juice in the morning on the patio and watching the various water fowl on the lake. Barb is extremely accommodating and will go out of her way to make sure your stay is enjoyable. I would highly recommend this condo.

We rented a condo the because of the heated pool. The only reason we rented a condo was for our children to have a heated pool to swim in otherwise we could have stayed with friends at no cost. When we arrived at the condo the pool and hot tub was not operational. The owner would not refund our money so we were basically forced to stay with the agreement of a discount and so against our better judgment we stayed. The pool ended up being opened but not heated; it was extremely cold swimming and was not enjoyable. Since the pool was "fixed" but without heat, the owner did not feel that she had to honor our agreement for the amenities that we had paid for and had not received. This was very disappointing to us and our children--our vacation was not what it should have been.

Our favorite features: Very quiet, an easy, 10-minute drive to the Peoria ballpark, and the friendliest owner you could hope for. The huge sliding glass door looking out over the water and golf course gives a true vacation feel and makes the place feel much more expansive. The covered parking was a bonus. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.