Located in South Tempe, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of sights such as Arizona Mills Mall and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
Arizona State University - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
Phoenix Convention Center - 15 min drive - 13.8 miles
Getting around
College Ave - Apache Blvd Station - 6 min drive
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Dutch Bros Coffee - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min walk
Starbucks - 19 min walk
The Porch - 3 min drive
Someburros - 9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Auburn at Tempe | Heated Pool + Park Adjacent
Summary:
Ideal for groups of friends or families looking for a vibrant, centrally located home base in Tempe. This renovated property offers vibrant decor and an inviting fully fenced outdoor space situated right next to a beautiful city park. Whether you are catching a game, visiting the university, or exploring Old Town, this home puts you right in the middle of the action while offering a fun retreat to return to.
The Space:
✨ Top Amenities
• Your private desert oasis: A spacious, fully fenced backyard featuring a large private pool (heated upon request for an additional fee of $65 per day), and a gas BBQ grill.
• Professionally styled interior: A vibrant, photogenic living space featuring modern furnishings and bold decor that create an inviting atmosphere for your group.
• Prime central location: Just minutes from Mill Avenue, Old Town Scottsdale, and the airport.
🏠 Inside the Home
• Living Room: A comfortable, open gathering space with stylish seating and a large TV for winding down after a day of exploring.
• Kitchen: A functional space equipped with standard appliances and a Keurig coffee maker, perfect for preparing light meals, quick breakfasts, and serving takeout.
• Bedrooms: Three beautifully decorated rooms offering distinct sleeping arrangements. Bedroom 1 features a spacious King bed. Bedroom 2 offers a cozy Queen bed. Bedroom 3 contains a Full over Full bunk bed.
• Bathrooms: Clean, well-lit bathrooms stocked with essential toiletries, and a hair dryer so you can pack a little lighter.
⚠️ Honest Expectations (Need to Knows)
• Sleeping Capacity: While the platform allows bookings for up to 9 guests, our actual beds (King, Queen, and two Full beds) comfortably sleep a maximum of 8 guests. If you have a 9th guest, they will need to use the existing beds or an air mattress (bed linens provided).
Guest Access:
Enjoy seamless and secure entry with our convenient door code and smart lock system. Check-in is after 4:00 PM, and checkout is before 10:00 AM. You may park in the driveway or street.
The Neighborhood:
Located on East Auburn Drive, Tempe, Arizona, our home sits in a lovely, comfortable residential neighborhood. The property is situated immediately next to a beautiful, expansive city park, offering plenty of green space, walking paths, and fresh air just steps from your front door.
Getting Around:
The property is exceptionally well-located for navigating the Valley. Depending on traffic, you are a quick 8-minute drive to the dining and nightlife of Mill Avenue, only 10 minutes away from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and just 15 minutes to the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.
Other Things to Note:
• Pool Heating: The pool can be heated upon request for an additional fee of $65 per day. There is a brand-new gas heater installed, but please confirm if you would like this service prior to your arrival so we can have it warming up for you.
• Security Deposit: A refundable security deposit is required to book this property. Please contact us to confirm the specific amount. This is fully refundable provided the property is left in good condition.
• Waiver Option: If you would prefer to skip the deposit, you may choose a non-refundable damage waiver for a small fee instead.
• Furry Friends Welcome: We love dogs! You are welcome to bring your non-service pup along for a small fee. Please just remember to add them to your reservation guest count when booking so the fee is automatically applied and we know to expect them!
Interaction with Guests:
We offer easy, contactless self-check-in. Should you need anything during your stay, I am readily available through app messages to ensure you have a great visit.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a private yard.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
Amazing Desert Oasis Near (ASU, Scottsdale, Mill Ave) Tempe
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in South Tempe, close to Tempe Town Lake, Chandler Fashion Center, and Phoenix Zoo. You'll also find Arizona Mills Mall and Arizona Grand Golf Course within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.
Is The Auburn at Tempe | Heated Pool + Park Adjacent a good place to stay for couples?
Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a private pool and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.
Are there hot tubs at The Auburn at Tempe | Heated Pool + Park Adjacent?
No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX), which is 8.7 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chandler, AZ (CHD-Chandler Municipal), which is located 16.4 mi away (24-minute drive).
Can I book a room with a balcony at The Auburn at Tempe | Heated Pool + Park Adjacent?
Yes, every accommodation at The Auburn at Tempe | Heated Pool + Park Adjacent comes with a balcony with some featuring lake views.
The Auburn at Tempe | Heated Pool + Park Adjacent Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amanda D.
Mar 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Pros:Arcade gamePoolOutdoor seatingEasy to locateNear plenty of food optionsCommunicative hostCons:None
Amanda D.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Alicia K.
Apr 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We would definitely stay here again! Great spot, very convenient for families. Close to the park, shopping and anything else you might need.
Alicia K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Sabrina W.
Mar 9, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
First time not leaving a 5 star
I have never NOT given a host 5 stars. I like to think I’m pretty easy going but unfortunately I was not impressed with this rental. I was traveling with a total of 4 adults and 2 children. When we arrived, my kids instantly wanted to swim, so of course we let them. When they got out of the pool, I could not find towels anywhere and then my daughter needed to use the restroom and I couldn’t find toilet paper anywhere. Both bathrooms empty of towels and toilet paper. I will say; that once I called the host, he did answer and offered to instacart toilet paper to the house. I had to go to the grocery store any way so I told him I would snag some. He said he was going to reimburse me and that didn’t happen. I had accidentally thrown the receipt away so it was a loss on my end. After that, we began to unwind for the night and I noticed multiple holes in the wall and the trash can lid was broken. I texted the host so he was aware and so I wouldn’t be charged. He then needed me to send the pictures to another number. It was just really unsettling because every rental we have done before was so organized. The backyard looked so fun, but you can’t swing on any swings. The swings by the bar hit the poles they’re next to, and the swings from the tree, once you’re sitting in them, your butt is on the ground. The corn hole boards were broken and there were no ping pong balls for the ping pong table. We chose this one due to the yard so it was disappointing.
Sabrina W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Dulce C.
Oct 31, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This is a beautifully home, and location is very nice and quite and nice park and lake near by, Host was great and letting us check in early was a plus , House need a better cleaning and update on the house now as some items in the picture where either broken / faded or not there which that was a little disappointing, but other then that I would stay here again.
Dulce C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan K.
Oct 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great find!
This was a great find for anyone looking to stay central to activities in the Phoenix area. You are close to major freeways but just far enough away to have some quiet and peace. The house was great (with the added bonus of the park literally in the back yard for kids!).
Megan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris K., Canada
Jan 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place!
Top notch rental property and Chris is very fast and professional on the VRBO messaging. Honestly loved the place and we would stay again without hesitation. Parks nearby were great for the kids and getting a jog in on the paths. Not much we'd have done differently but we would have brought our own frying pan, and I don't think we would have bothered heating the pool in December. The summer and shoulder seasons are probably better for that. We had a wonderful Christmas at this house! Highly recommend!
Chris K.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
4/10 Poor
Sherry J.
Dec 20, 2022
Heated pool not heated
Our main reason for picking this specific location was the fact that it was advertised that the pool could be heated for an additional fee. We are from the Midwest and we’re celebrating a birthday while in town and looked forward to being able to swim outside in Arizona in November!
Upon booking the location back in June for our stay in November, I notified the owner that we would be wanting the pool to be heated. One week prior to our stay I reminded the owner that we would be wanting the pool heated, he acknowledged my request and charged me the fee which I paid.
To make a very long story short- we arrived on a Wed to a very cold pool. After multiple conversations with the owner and us doing the actual work to get the pool heater to work, the pool was finally warm enough to swim in the night before we checked out which was Sunday. Highly disappointed.
Also rated the check in process poor as we spent at least 30 minutes trying to get ahold of the owner so we could get in. No information was sent prior to us arriving and we arrived after the check in time on the listing.
The inside of the house was average which we were ok with as our main reason for picking this location was the heated pool.
Sherry J.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Majialony S.
Nov 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Tempe House
The house was amazing!! The owner was very fast in responding. The coffee maker didn’t work. I contacted Chris and he dropped a brand new one off. The pool wasn’t heating up and the pool guy was there right after I contacted Chris. The owner to this property is amazing. The property was perfect!! Will definitely stay again.
Majialony S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michele B.
Nov 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great ASU Family Weekend
This was a perfect place for our family to stay for ASU Family Weekend. Chris was attentive and easy to work with. We had a great stay!
Michele B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bekah B.
Oct 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
It was the perfect location for our girls trip! The vibe of the property was perfect! Loved the backyard hammocks as well as the pool!
Bekah B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joella A., Tempe AZ, United States
Oct 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a lovely stay!
I rented this property for my fall break. From the location to the decor, everything about this stay was beautiful! The cleanliness was amazing and communicating with the seller was not difficult at all! Book this stay!
Joella A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mariana A.
Oct 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place💕
We had an amazing time this home is very welcoming everything you need is there! Definitely planning another trip in the future! Thanks for sharing your home with us!!
Mariana A.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alexi M.
Jun 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
Had a great time staying here with a group of girl friends! Location was nice and the rental was very cute! The backyard is where we spent most of our time and we were not disappointed! I would recommend this location to others and I would stay here again!
Alexi M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
May 22, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Would recommend this place to anyone!! It was so clean, very accommodating and so much fun with all the cool decor and the pool of course! We will forsure be back!
Melissa L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brenton D.
Apr 5, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time
We enjoyed the excellent weather and fun times in the pool and walking to the nearby park and playground. Eating dinner out on the back porch. A nice, sunny getaway.
Brenton D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Chandler W.
Jan 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host!!
Perfect location, super easy check in, really enjoyed my stay here with my friends!
Chandler W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shaunla H.
Jan 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home
Clean and neat and perfect for our get together with friends.
Shaunla H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Eric J.
Jan 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at this new property!
The heated pool is awesome: deep, clean, warm (in late December) and doesn’t burn your eyes or smell of chloramines. Chris was very responsive. Furnishings are fairly basic. Beds are simple foam: supportive, firm and comfortable. Kitchen and baths were clean with good appliances. (FYI: k-cup coffee maker only, so bring a cone & filters for pour overs if that’s what you prefer). Could use a couple trips to goodwill to accumulate a bit more kitchen stuff, grill tools, etc. Really just the bare essentials are there so far, but adequate for our needs. A real couch/sectional would improve comfort of the living room and shelves, bureaus or really any horizontal surfaces for your stuff in the bedrooms would be nice (though master has plenty of shelves in the large closet). Location was great for us. It’s much quieter than we expected and the park is nice (lake is stocked for fishing if that’s your jam - though not sure I’d want to eat them, we saw a couple kids catch a 14” bass one night). Would gladly stay again.
Eric J.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Alex L.
Nov 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
This place was great. Stayed here for my honeymoon with my wife. Its walking distance to a few places like 7 eleven and a couple small bars/restaurants that take you past a very nice large park. Also only around $20 or less Uber trips to/from scottsdale and downtown tempe which is where we were mostly. I'm sure it'd be the same to Phoenix if we had visited there as well. Yard/pool is great gives a really nice vibe whether you want to relax or have a little fun. Definitely request to have the pool heated as the water is very cold if not, at least for the winter months. Chris was very responsive to every question or need that we had. Would stay again.