Urban escape,Next to shopping center and restaurants!
Guest rating: 1.5 / 5
Overview
This self-catering apartment sits in the North Mountain neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, marketed as an affordable urban alternative to traditional hotels. It's positioned directly next to a major shopping center, with bars, restaurants, and a bus depot within easy walking distance. The property emphasizes its central, walkable setting over a resort-style experience.
Unit Amenities
The unit is fully equipped for independent stays, with a kitchen, microwave, and oven stove for self-catering, plus an outdoor grill for cooking outside. Air conditioning and heating are both provided, along with a fireplace, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. The property is designated smoke-free and includes free on-site parking.
Dining & Shopping Nearby
Guests are steps from a cluster of restaurants and bars, including The Vig just 167 meters away and OHSO Brewery + Distillery around 359 meters away. Barbecue and Mexican food options like Little Miss BBQ-Sunnyslope and Via Delosantos are within roughly a half-mile, and North Mountain Brewing Company is about 660 meters off. The adjacent shopping center adds further retail and dining convenience within a short walk.
Location & Transit
Multiple bus stations sit within a few hundred meters, including Central Av & Alice Av (191m) and Sunnyslope TC (423m), making car-free local travel straightforward. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 15.5 km away, while Phoenix attractions such as Biltmore Fashion Park, Kierland Commons, Footprint Center, and Phoenix Zoo are all reachable from this North Mountain base.
Best for
This property suits budget-conscious travelers and short-term visitors who want a walkable, urban base with easy access to shopping, dining, and public buses rather than resort amenities. The in-unit kitchen, grill, and free parking also make it workable for travelers who prefer self-catering over restaurant dining every meal. It's less suited to guests prioritizing polished service or verified cleanliness standards, given documented guest concerns.
Travel tips
Confirm check-in arrangements, such as gate codes, directly with the property manager well ahead of arrival, as timing mix-ups have been reported. Several bus stops are within a five-to-ten-minute walk, making it easy to reach other parts of Phoenix without a car, though Sky Harbor Airport is still a roughly 15 km drive or ride away. Since dining options like The Vig and OHSO Brewery are essentially on the doorstep, guests can walk to meals rather than drive.
What guests say
Guest feedback for this property is limited but points to significant recurring issues. Check-in coordination was a problem in at least one stay, with delays reaching the property manager and confusion over gate code timing. Cleanliness concerns were also raised, including dirty floors and roach sightings in cabinets and drains, and the air conditioning reportedly was not running at arrival, leaving the unit hot. One positive noted was that the beds were comfortable.
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