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Carefree Resort & Villas

37220 N Mule Train Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Carefree Resort & Villas
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Real Traveler Rating: 3.6 out of 5 based on 79 reviews from 4 sources
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Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

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  • Overall: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "I would certainly recommend this resort to anyone traveling to the area." source Skoosh

    "If you stay here, it is a great place." source Priceline

    "(check the "geography" of the place out on mapquest or some other site that gives youan aerial view of the place Overall,,we had a very nice four day stay." source Travelocity

    "I highly recommend the 1 bedroom villas for a family with children; they are huge and have all the comforts of home." source Travelocity

    "Overall a nice quiet place, but would not return." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Cleaning people were of no assistance, could not speak English." source Priceline

    "We really didn't have the time to take in all the extra activities available but found the property well maintained and neat." source Travelocity

    "The rooms were clean and beds were very comfortable, our AC wasn't working that great and we had it serviced twice but still not as comfortable as I would have liked." source Travelocity

    "We had one of the least expensive rooms, and yet it was very spacious, clean and comfortable." source Travelocity

    "Villa pool is exceptionally beautiful, unfortunately, not kept clean." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "(2) Poor room service: It took too long to receive a free replacement item and when I eventually tried to cancel the call houskeeping never got the message (and subsequently woke me from a nap) (3) poorly stocked bathrooms (4) no business center: the staff offered to print whatever I wanted but I wanted to maintain privacy with some e." source Travelocity

    "He was very nice and the service there was excellent, but we were served moldy bread (not a huge deal and not visible from the outside of the roll, but in the context of later events." source Travelocity

    "Management indicated that room service would be glad to get us ice or we could go over to the other building." source Travelocity

    "Lots of art around property and food in restaurants and via room service was very good." source Travelocity

    "Room surprisingly small and noisy, with view only of service entrance." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "It’s in a peaceful area but has snakes that come on property." source Priceline

    "Great staff and location." source Priceline

    "The locaton is a little far from the airport but if you want to be out in the desert the location is superb." source Travelocity

    "Location is very far from town unless you are staying to golf but has a beautiful mountain setting." source Travelocity

    "The location was great, very close to town and not far at all from scottsdale." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "Friendly personable, plenty of room, grounds were great." source Priceline

    "Halls and rooms need paint --- it was faded and chipped in many places. My room did not even have light bulbs in all of the sockets." source Travelocity

    "Rooms are dark, dingy and dirty and need many repairs. Once we complained twice on two of the ""old"" rooms we were given a jr." source Travelocity

    "The information in the room said the spa was open until 8 pm, which we walked across the street to but it was closed at 6:30." source Travelocity

    "When we entered our room my daughter started to run around and finally said her feet were wet." source Travelocity

More information on Carefree Resort & Villas

Nestled in the scenic foothills surrounding Scottsdale, Carefree Resort & Villas is a full service resort and spa offering luxurious vacation getaways and convenient access to sixteen of Arizona's finest golf courses. Whether it's for some of the best golf in the Southwest, a relaxing weekend getaway at the spa, a wedding to remember for a lifetime, a special business event, or simply to spend a few luxurious days in paradise, Carefree Resort & Villas will help you discover what it means to be truly "Carefree." Carefree Resort and Villas is located approximately 13 miles from Phoenix and 30 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.Guests at the Carefree Resort & Villas must be at least 21 years old to register, ID will be required at check-in.

Check-in Time:

1600

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

2007

Total Rooms:

297 rooms.297

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

Junior Villa:1 Bdrm Suite - The Junior Villa offers a comfortable and spacious suite accommodation. The Jr. Villas are approximately 800 square feet and are decorated in a Contemporary Western theme. These suites share a washer and dryer by way of the outside foyer, and features either a private balcony or patio. Junior Villas offer many amenities, including a large living/study room with sofa, desk and cable television, as well as high speed wireless internet access. There is a coffee maker with complimentary coffee for your convenience. The bedroom is separate from the main living area and offers two queen beds or one king bed, radio/alarm clock and a second television. Junior Villas offer one full bathroom with a separate powder room vanity, iron/ironing board, and hair dryer.Grand 2 Bdrm Villa:2 Bdrm Suite - 2,240 sq ft in The Village residential suites (private gated community adjacent to the Resort) contain authentic Southwestern d?cor. Villas offer a kitchen w/ full-size refrigerator & stove, serviceware, (kitchen supply packs available for an additional $20 per night). Each Villa has its own laundry, fireplace, pull out sleeper sofa, plush oversized chairs & spacious bedrooms, cable TV in the living room & bedrooms, a stereo system w/CD player & high speed wireless internet access. The living room & Master bedroom share a long balcony w/ table & chairs. Bedrooms have 2 queen beds or 1 king bed, a sitting area, TV, radio/alarm & study/desk. 3 bathrooms w/Master containing a whirlpool tub & walk in shower. The villas include coffee maker w/complimentary coffee, iron & ironing board, hair dryer & our signature pre-arrival grocery shopping service to stock your villa w/all your favorite foods & beverages prior to your arrival &/or throughout your stay.Resort Room:Resort Guest rooms located within the main resort buildings with convenient access to the Sunset Terrace (main resort) Pool area, jacuzzi, fire pit, Red Horse Saloon, The Roadrunner Cafe, The Lariat restaurant and the Destination Activities Desk. The Resort rooms have two queen beds, limited views, however, still offer a choice of a patio or private balcony . Room features include up to 490 square feet with black-out drapes, large closet, work desk and chair, sitting area with chair and ottoman, reading lamp, and Pinewood armoires. All include standard amenities such as an iron/ironing board, alarm clock radio, hair dryer and coffee maker with complimentary coffee. Each room offers cable television with pay-per-view movies and telephones with voice mail and data ports, and high speed internet access.Premier Resort:Our Premier Resort rooms are newly renovated rooms approximately 550 sq. ft. and offer a very comfortable stay. All rooms have a king or 2 queen size feather beds, a richly appointed bathroom with walk-in shower and granite vanity, spacious furniture including plasma TV. Relax outside on your patio or deck and have a Carefree day.Premier Resort View Rm:Premier Resort View rooms are newly renovated located at the main resort and surround our large heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. These deluxe rooms have a king or 2 queen size feather beds, a richly appointed bathroom with walk-in shower and granite vanity, spacious furniture including plasma TV. Enjoy the splendor of the Continental Mountains or the resort's main pool & botanical gardens area from either your patio or private balcony. Approx. size 550 sq feet.Master Villa Suite:1 Bdrm Suite - 1,440 sq ft offers a spacious living room w/ a beautiful natural desert view of the serene wildlife habitat. Each has a beautiful kitchen, serviceware and dining area, (kitchen supply packs available for an additional $20 per night). This 1 Bdrm villa offers a fireplace, sleeper sofa, plush oversized chairs and 1 spacious bedroom, cable television is available in the living room and bedroom, also a stereo system w/ CD player and high speed wireless internet access. The living room & bedroom share a long balcony w/ table and chairs. Each bedroom includes 2 queen beds or 1 king bed, walk-in closet, sitting area, TV, radio/alarm & study/desk area. 2 bathrooms, 1 w/ whirlpool tub & walk in shower. For your convenience, the villas include coffee makers w/complimentary coffee, iron and ironing board, hair dryer & room service. Each Deluxe Sonoran Villa has shared access to a washer/dryer.

Price

Main courses $8-$21,M

Credit Cards Accepted

MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended

Cancellation Policy

-72 hours, In case of no show or late cancellation one night will be charged on your credit card. LOCAL TAXES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TOTAL PRICE.

Directions

Saguaro cacti and other native flora surround this peaceful resort located 2 miles from downtown Carefree and 3 miles from Tonto National Forest; Old Town Scottsdale is 27 miles away, and Phoenix is 40 miles away.

Area

Carefree, Cave Creek, Scottsdale

Hours

Tues-Sun 5-9pm

Dining

Lariat GrilleA favorite of guests and local residents, the Lariat offers a warm, comfortable ambiance with dramatic views of the majestic surrounding mountains. This intimate dining room features a delightful collection of contemporary cuisine influenced by flavors of the American Southwest, Pacific Rim and Mediterranean served with impeccable attention to detail.The Carefree Resort & Villas has officially kicked off its new "Pizzas To Go" program! This holiday season, step away from the kitchen for a night and enjoy these scrumptious thin-crust pizzas! All pizza's are freshly made and baked in the resort's authentic, mesquite, wood-burning brick oven, and are available daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., for pick up at The Lariat Grill.Room ServiceIn-room dining - Available daily from 7AM to 10PM.Red Horse SaloonThe Red Horse Saloon offers indoor and outdoor entertainment options. The Saloon's interior can be used alone for a Western casino night, and also may be combined with an adjoining 4,000-square-foot patio offering inspiring views of the surrounding natural desert landscape.

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