Paula’s Cell: 480-220-0452

Paula
Paula’s Cell: 480-220-0452

Places to eat

Nice place for dine-in or take-out Mexican. I love their Mexican pizza - It's listed as an appetizer but could easily feed 3 people! Tasty margaritas too.
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Nando's Mexican Cafe
6715 E McDowell Rd
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Nice place for dine-in or take-out Mexican. I love their Mexican pizza - It's listed as an appetizer but could easily feed 3 people! Tasty margaritas too.
I like their salads, pasta and pizzas. I would go elsewhere for a steak. Friendly with a bar side and indoor/outdoor dining.
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Red White and Brew
6740 East McDowell Road
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I like their salads, pasta and pizzas. I would go elsewhere for a steak. Friendly with a bar side and indoor/outdoor dining.
A little more pricey but nice Italian, and most important is the AMAZING gelato shop next door. The 'Stupify' gelato is my favorite, and my husband Gus can't get enough of the 'Cherry Vanilla'.
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Alessia's Ristorante Italiano
5251 E Brown Rd
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A little more pricey but nice Italian, and most important is the AMAZING gelato shop next door. The 'Stupify' gelato is my favorite, and my husband Gus can't get enough of the 'Cherry Vanilla'.
If you like authentic Italian gelato, then don't miss this place. Their gelato is DELICIOUS. They also have gluten free and dairy free options. Alessia's Restaurant is next door, but I'd get my desert here.
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Gelato Dolce Vita
5251 E Brown Rd
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If you like authentic Italian gelato, then don't miss this place. Their gelato is DELICIOUS. They also have gluten free and dairy free options. Alessia's Restaurant is next door, but I'd get my desert here.
Great breakfast and lunch place just down the road. I like their variations on eggs benedict. Yum.
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Sunnyside Breakfast Lounge
2823 N Power Rd
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Great breakfast and lunch place just down the road. I like their variations on eggs benedict. Yum.
This is about 6 miles down the road but if you like huge sushi portions reasonably priced, this is your place. Not super fancy place, but my go-to for big portions of reasonably priced sushi.
Zugoi Asian Cuisine (new Sushi Kee)
6813 East Main Street
This is about 6 miles down the road but if you like huge sushi portions reasonably priced, this is your place. Not super fancy place, but my go-to for big portions of reasonably priced sushi.
Zushi is much closer than Zugoi, but owned by the same people. It is more of a wine bar atmosphere and a bit pricier than Zugoi, so if you are looking for a more hip atmosphere, give it a try.
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Zushi Japanese Bistro
6727 E McDowell Rd
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Zushi is much closer than Zugoi, but owned by the same people. It is more of a wine bar atmosphere and a bit pricier than Zugoi, so if you are looking for a more hip atmosphere, give it a try.
Want a change from Starbuck (which is just across Power road) - then you should try this place. Coffees, smoothies, food nice atmosphere for a casual stop.
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Hava Java
3166 E Camelback Rd
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Want a change from Starbuck (which is just across Power road) - then you should try this place. Coffees, smoothies, food nice atmosphere for a casual stop.
Nice wine bar and restaurant, sometimes has live music. Super close.
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D'Vine Bistro & Wine Bar - Mesa
2837 N Power Rd
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Nice wine bar and restaurant, sometimes has live music. Super close.

Pretty view

Las Sendas is the neighborhood on the East of Power Rd, just North of McDowell Rd. If you drive up Las Sendas Mountain Drive, there are really pretty city lights views from the top. Go up after dark, its very nice to see all the city lights.
Las Sendas Mountain Drive
Las Sendas Mountain Drive
Las Sendas is the neighborhood on the East of Power Rd, just North of McDowell Rd. If you drive up Las Sendas Mountain Drive, there are really pretty city lights views from the top. Go up after dark, its very nice to see all the city lights.

Sightseeing

The drive out to Tortilla Flat is the destination. It is a small and winding road that is very cool, but when you get to tortilla flat there is not much there except this bar/restaurant. Again, it's just a cool desert drive.
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Tortilla Flat
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The drive out to Tortilla Flat is the destination. It is a small and winding road that is very cool, but when you get to tortilla flat there is not much there except this bar/restaurant. Again, it's just a cool desert drive.
If you drive North up Power road, there are many stops you can check out the salt river, and maybe see some wild horses there. Some of the stops require you to purchase a Tonto Pass to park there. They can be picked up at many gas stations before you head out.
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Salt River
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If you drive North up Power road, there are many stops you can check out the salt river, and maybe see some wild horses there. Some of the stops require you to purchase a Tonto Pass to park there. They can be picked up at many gas stations before you head out.
This is about 15 mins away. You will need a Tonto Pass to park in there.
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Saguaro Lake
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This is about 15 mins away. You will need a Tonto Pass to park in there.
This is a hike up to the top so don't think of it if you are not in decent shape. Lots of rugged trails and some climbing over boulders, but I have done it with kids over 12 in tow. The view from the top is wonderful. It is high, and it is hot here, so bring way more water than you think that you need.
Wind Cave
This is a hike up to the top so don't think of it if you are not in decent shape. Lots of rugged trails and some climbing over boulders, but I have done it with kids over 12 in tow. The view from the top is wonderful. It is high, and it is hot here, so bring way more water than you think that you need.
This is about 1.5 to 2 hours drive North towards Payson. The drive is pretty, and you can hike to the bridge. Pretty drive, not a strenuous hike, nice day trip.
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Park stanowy Tonto Natural Bridge
Nf-583A
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This is about 1.5 to 2 hours drive North towards Payson. The drive is pretty, and you can hike to the bridge. Pretty drive, not a strenuous hike, nice day trip.

City/town information

It is 2 to 2.5 hrs drive, so a long day trip, but if you are coming to see Arizona you need to go visit - perhaps for a few days. The scenery here is magnificent, and if you haven't been to the Grand Canyon yet, you should at least go to Sedona. Relaxing bohemian atmosphere and amazing hikes.
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Sedona
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It is 2 to 2.5 hrs drive, so a long day trip, but if you are coming to see Arizona you need to go visit - perhaps for a few days. The scenery here is magnificent, and if you haven't been to the Grand Canyon yet, you should at least go to Sedona. Relaxing bohemian atmosphere and amazing hikes.

Movie Theatre

Movies, bowling, and arcade games - very close
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FatCats Mesa
5846 E Longbow Pkwy
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Movies, bowling, and arcade games - very close

Porady dla podróżnych

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Javelina's and rattlesnakes

We have packs of wild javalina's who wander through our neighborhood and munch on the cactus'. They are not typically aggressive unless they have babies with them, so just give them a wide berth and they should not bother you. They are dark in color and are often seen at or after dusk, so be careful driving at night in case they are in the road. Unless there is a full moon you may not see them in the road till you get close. We are in the AZ desert and we have rattlesnakes. They tend to shelter under bushes - just watch your step at night.
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Grocery stores / Supplies

Sprouts - Just south of the 202 to the West of Recker Rd. Bashas - Northwest corner of Power and McDowell roads. Albertson's - Southeast corner of Power and McDowell roads. Fry's Marketplace - Southwest corner of Recker and McKellips. Walmart - Southeast corner of Greenfield and McKellips.
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Please don't leave anything on the roof! Stay on the pathway

One big ask is that if you take ANYTHING up to the roof that you do not leave anything up there. There is a pathway up there where you can go to look at the view - please do not step off the pathway. We get sudden crazy winds out of nowhere, and we had roof damage previously when items were blown around up there.
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What's in the Casita?

Wifi: Paulaguest Password: Casitafun I have K-cups / creamer powder/ sugar / teabags/ paper plates & bowls / paper towels /plastic cutlery / bottle opener-corkscrew in the drawer below the microwave. There is a Keurig, microwave, small fridge/freezer, and a hairdryer in the closet. There are two folding chairs and a small folding table behind the fridge. You can take these up to the roof, but please bring them back down every time. There is shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion in the bathroom. If you need an iron/ board, or to use my washing machine just let me know.
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Trash

There is a roll of trash bags in the closet. Please tie any trash and leave it outside the Casita. Please text me to let me know it is there and I'll come to grab it. If you see the trash cans outside, the black one is general trash and the blue one is recycling - feel free to drop your trash straight in them.
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Checkout

Please call or text me if you need anything or have any problems during your stay. Checkout time is by 10 am unless we have approved an extension. Please put all your trash into bags (There is a roll of bags in the closet), and used towels onto the shower floor. You can leave the key by the TV, and text me to let me know that you have left. Please leave a review on the website when they send you that request. I will also leave one for you which will be visible to future hosts. The primary categories I am required to grade you in are: Cleanliness Observance of House Rules Communication
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Please turn out the outside light when you get home.

The light that is directly outside the casita door can be switched off from inside the casita. The switch is the third switch beside the ceiling light and ceiling fan light. Please turn it off when you come home for the night.