Nice place but a Condo not a Villa
Review Submitted: May 22, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
Stayed at this property for the week of 5/9/09 to 5/16/09 and it was a very nice CONDO not a villa as it was listed on Homeaway. On my initial search for a vacation rental using Homeaway I had intentionally excluded condo's on the search because we like our privacy. We were a bit disappointed that we did not get the villa (private home) we had expected but were in a condo unit with 2 other apartments which were very close and we felt we had no privacy. We could hear everyone's conversations as I am sure they could here ours. I had also expected to cook on the BBQ grill, which was listed on the site, for most of our dinners but found that there were 3 community grills located in the courtyard and they were very dirty or unusable.
We thought the inside of the condo was very comfortable and furnished very nicely. The Red Rock pass that was provided came in very handy as we hiked everyday. We loved the location of the condo. It was a very quite area. If you are looking for a nice 1 bedroom condo to rent this is it. We just wish it would have been listed properly on the site as a Condo rather than a Villa.
Owner's Response: Given the European use of the word, "villa," I can see how the term may be confusing to some people. In Arizona and Florida, the term "villa" or "casita" commonly refers to one story buildings similar to townhouses or a duplex. We'd like to clarify what it is like and what it is not. This property is not like a big box condo or apartment building. There are only three casitas and there is a private yard/patio.
It is like the casitas at Enchantment resort only with larger rooms, in-town location, a private spa tub on a private patio, and only one shared wall.
Yes, it may be possible to hear other people when you are outside and they are too. We have never heard anyone when inside.
As for the grill, we are clear in all our paperwork that the grills are shared and that if anything at the casita is not in top condition, we should be notified so we may correct the problem. We would gladly have cleaned the grill the day the request was made, but we were not made aware of it until this review was posted.
To be consistent with our eco-conscious values, we chose to share many pieces of equipment for this property, including the grills. Most months there is a local "no burn order" - meaning you cannot have a fire, so having a private grill for just a few weeks a year seem a bit conspicuous. And we respect people who make a different choice.
Lastly, please note the guests booked for the minimum required stay required by the City of Sedona and left early.
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