Carefree Resort & Villas in Carefree, AZ

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Carefree Resort & Villas

Nestled in the majestic foothills of the Sonoran Desert about forty minutes north of Scottsdale, Ariz., is the Carefree Resort & Villas. This area is famous for warm winters, spectacular scenery and convenient access to sixteen of Arizona's finest golf courses. Downtown Carefree is located just two miles from the resort, and Tonto National Forest is within three miles of the property.
This resort's outstanding amenities include, a fitness center and an outdoor pool. Guests bask in the sun, play a round of tennis or golf and rent a bike to explore the Continental Mountains or Tonto National Forest. The full-service spa pampers guests with massage therapies, skin and nail care, aromatherapy, and body treatments in an impeccably decorated facility with a Southwestern motif. The Carefree Resort & Villas features two great on site dining options. The Red Horse Saloon is a casual Western bar with pool tables, piano and a big-screen television. The Lariat Grille, features American cuisine with Southwestern flair, and is housed in an abode overlooking the main pool and the mountains. A poolside bar serves cocktails to sunbathers and swimmers.

Each two-bedroom villa can be divided and reserved separately either as a one-bedroom Master Villa or as a one-bedroom Junior Villa. Both options come with a full balcony or patio, bathroom and a separate sitting room. The Master Villas feature a second bathroom, dining area and a kitchen. The villas feature such amenities as air conditioning, cable television, washers/dryers, fireplaces, garages and fully equipped kitchen with dishwashers, microwave ovens and refrigerators.

Whether venturing to Carefree for the golf, a getaway at the spa, or a special event, guests will be greeted with the outstanding services and features of this elegant and inviting resort.

Surrounding Area

NORTH SCOTTSDALE

Room Information - Carefree Resort & Villas

Bed Type:  Short Description: Resort Long Description: Two queen beds. View of mountains or main pool with desert landscaping and brook. Balcony or patio with table and chairs. 500 square feet. Decorated in the colors and patterns of the old Southwest. High-speed Internet access (Ethernet). Pay movies and video games. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Bed Type:  Short Description: Grand Sonoran Villa Long Description: One king bed or two queen beds in each bedroom (combined Junior and Master Villa). Private, spacious balcony or patio. 2,000–2,400 square feet. Southwest-style décor. Separate living room with fireplace, sofa bed, and entertainment unit. Wireless Internet access. Full dining area. Full kitchen with coffeemaker. Three bathrooms, one with double sink, walk-in closet, and separate shower and jetted tub. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Private laundry room.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe Sonoran Villa  Long Description: One king bed or two queen beds in separate bedroom. Private, spacious balcony or patio. 1,000–1,400 square feet. Southwest-style décor. Separate living room with fireplace, sofa bed, and entertainment unit. Wireless Internet access. Full dining area. Full kitchen with coffeemaker. Two bathrooms, one with double sink, walk-in closet, and separate shower and jetted tub. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Shared access to laundry room with neighboring Junior Villa.   Bed Type:  Short Description: Sonoran Villa  Long Description: One king bed or two queen beds. Private, furnished balcony or patio. Approximately 585–900 square feet. Contemporary Western-style décor. Separate living room with work desk and second TV. Wireless Internet access. Compact refrigerator. Coffeemaker. Separate vanity. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Shared access to laundry room with neighboring Master Villa.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Resort View Long Description: Two queen beds. Balcony or patio with two chairs and a table. Garden, mountain, or pool view. 500 square feet. Decorated in the colors and patterns of the old Southwest. High-speed Internet access (Ethernet). Pay movies and video games. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Smoking or nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Resort View Long Description: Two queen beds. Balcony or patio with two chairs and a table. Garden, mountain, or pool view. 500 square feet. Decorated in the colors and patterns of the old Southwest. High-speed Internet access (Ethernet). Pay movies and video games. Coffeemaker. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Smoking or nonsmoking.

Property Information

Check In Time - 4 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Express Check-Out

Star rating: 3.5

Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

-Easy Street (shopping and art galleries) 1.0 mile
-The Shops at El Pedregal  2.0 miles
-Downtown Carefree  2.0 miles
-Heard Museum North (Native art and culture) 2.0 miles
-Tonto National Forest 3.0 miles
-Dove Valley Ranch 7.5 miles
-Rawhide Wild West Town 8.0 miles
-Pinnacle Peak 10.0 miles
-Grayhawk Golf Club  13.0 miles
-Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West 20.0 miles
-Scottsdale Fashion Square 26.0 miles
-Old Town Scottsdale 27.0 miles
-Phoenix  40 miles

Driving Directions - Carefree Resort & Villas

37220 Mule Train Road, Carefree, Ariz.
From Sky Harbor International Airport:
Take the 44th Street/East Valley Cities exit from the airport.
Upon exiting the airport, take Loop 202 East to Loop 101 North.
Take Loop 101 North to Exit 36 (Princess Drive/Pima Road) *do not take the 90th Street/Pima exit*.
Turn right on Pima Road.
Continue North on Pima Road to Cave Creek Road in Carefree.
Turn left (West) onto Cave Creek Road to Mule Train Road.
Turn right (North) on Mule Train and continue approximately a half a mile.
The main lobby and registration desk will be on the left.