Title: Chateau Balboa! Heated Pool/BBQ/Family Friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Chateau Balboa! Heated Pool/BBQ/Family Friendly Holiday home in Tempe with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85960000/85960000/85959985/dc8aada3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85960000/85960000/85959985/7b9a5bfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85960000/85960000/85959985/33e29483.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85960000/85960000/85959985/21a3fa4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85960000/85960000/85959985/76384ee3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into Chateau Balboa, an eclectic mid-century modern home in a residential Tempe neighborhood. Relax by the heated pool, fire up the Traeger Barbecue Grill and unwind with a drink as you listen to records on the Bluetooth record player or watch TV on the 75-inch 4k smart screen. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51360 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Chateau Balboa! Heated Pool/BBQ/Family Friendly Step into the reverie of Chateau Balboa, an eclectic mid-century modern home tucked away in a residential Tempe neighborhood. Carefully curated with unique furnishings and design, the 3BR/2Bath desert oasis features a fully stocked modern kitchen, funky bar nook perfect for a photo-op, and plush beds to rest in at the end of the day. Take a swim in the sparkling pool, fire up the BBQ, and relax in the tungsten glow with a drink as you listen to a great record. Backyard: The private backyard has a large HEATED POOL, a Traeger Barbecue Grill, and outdoor games. There is an inside/outside bar, dining table seating 8, and comfortable couches and pool loungers. Bedrooms: The bedrooms are furnished with brand new beds: Primary Bedroom: 1 Cal/king (Thuma), 1st Guest Bedroom: 1 queen (Casper) 2nd Guest Bedroom: two twin beds (Casper) Each room has extra pillows, blankets, and televisions for a restful stay. Additionally, there is one full size air mattress with its own set of sheets and comforter to accommodate an extra guest. Bathrooms: Each bathroom has the basic items provided: • Shampoo/Conditioner • Body Soap • Extra towels • Cotton pads/Q-tips \* A hairdryer and steamer are also provided. Living Room: The living room overlooks a lush green park. You will find a comfortable leather couch, Bluetooth record player, and 75" 4k smart TV. Enjoy flipping through the art books, and sampling the assortment of records we have provided (please handle with the upmost care: please do not allow children to handle the record player/records). A Netflix account provided is also provided for house. Kitchen/Dining: The home has a fully remodeled kitchen and dining room adorned with a sleek Saarinen dining table, bar-cart, and a dedicated workspace. A washer/dryer are available on the property. The following basic items are provided: • Spices and Olive Oil • Nespresso Coffee Machine and pods • Coffee Pot • Toaster Oven • Nutribullet Blender • Pots/Pans • Dishware/Utensils (serving 12 guests) • Microwave • Glassware (mugs, wine glasses, beer mugs) • Basic Cleaning Supplies (Clorox wipes, washer pods/dryer sheets) \*\*This property is centrally located and just a short jaunt to: ASU- 8 min \-Tempe Marketplace- 8 mins \-Kierland/Scottsdale Quarter- 20 mins \-Oldtown Scottsdale-16 mins \-Downtown Phoenix- 20 mins \-Sky Harbor Airport- 10mins \-Cave Creek- 35 mins \*\*Popular Events Locations\*\* \-Super Bowl- 30mins (Cardinals Stadium) \-Waste Management- 20mins (Phoenix Open -TCP Scottsdale) \-Barret Jackson- 20mins (Westworld of Scottsdale) \-Spring Training Stadiums: \-Scottsdale Stadium (San Francisco Giants)- 14mins \-Tempe Diablo Stadium (Los Angeles Angels)-14mins \-Sloan Park (Chicago Cubs): 7mins \-Salt River Fields at Talking Sticks (Arizona Diamondbacks & Colorado Rockies)-15mins DETAILS TO NOTE: \*The home is equipped with a smart lock for easy and convenient check-in , Nest outdoor cameras for front and backyard security, and a noise detector to ensure a reasonable noise level is kept. \*DOGS ONLY: Please make a note of any dogs that will be accompanying you; we do charge a $50 pet fee. \*We charge $25 for early check-in/late check-out. \*The pool heater will be an additional $45 a day to use. \*STRICT NO PARTY AND NO SMOKING INSIDE POLICIES! Any indication of smoking inside/outside will result in immediate fines of an additional $500 and parties will result in involvement of local law enforcement. We do not allow smoking of any kind anywhere on the premises; including the use of e-cigarettes and marijuana. \-We are available at all times with any questions. Please feel free to reach out! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Things to do - Heated pool ### Safety features - 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 - Unit size: 1,360 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45660000/45651900/45651872/b31ddd3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tempe Home with Heated Pool, Spa, Easy access to Spring Training & Everything! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.40006%2C-111.88560&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W9-DisyElZ5ohx5DZinHnXXOng8=) Tempe, AZ #### What's nearby - Mesa Community College - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Sloan Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles - Tempe Town Lake - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles - Arizona State University - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles - Tempe Beach Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 miles #### Getting around - Price-101 Fwy - Apache Station - 3 min drive - Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min drive - ‪Filiberto's Mexican Food - ‬15 min walk - ‪One Pot - ‬19 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Chateau Balboa! Heated Pool/BBQ/Family Friendly have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Chateau Balboa! Heated Pool/BBQ/Family Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Chateau Balboa! Heated Pool/BBQ/Family Friendly? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Chateau Balboa! Heated Pool/BBQ/Family Friendly? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Chateau Balboa! Heated Pool/BBQ/Family Friendly located? > Located in the heart of Tempe, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mesa Community College, Sloan Park and Tempe Marketplace. Riverview Park and Mesa Riverview are also within 3 miles (5 km). Price-101 Fwy - Apache Station is 25 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Chateau Balboa! Heated Pool/BBQ/Family Friendly Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill S. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Place! Property is in a great location, very clean and decorated very well. Pool was great to hang out at during the day. Owner was very responsive and everything was very easy. Our entire family really enjoyed the place and we would highly recommend it to anyone else. ##### Bill S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy F. 29 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious convenient property This was the perfect property for our family stay. Plenty of bedrooms and space. Enjoyed the pool. Location was convenient to airport, places to eat and ASU. Nicely decorated and comfortable beds. Kitchen could use a larger coffee maker and better pans but we rarely cooked here so made do. ##### Wendy F. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan F. 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Training Month The house overall was clean, nice pool in the backyard. The owner was super cool and easy to communicate with. The checkout process was the easiest I’ve done. I would stay again if I was back in the area. ##### Ryan F. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GLORIA J. 5 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big windows, Heated pool, laundry, and toddler amenities Great stay and felt comfortable for the duration. A few updates need to hardware for safety and a light in the garage where the laundry is located. Would stay again. Thanks! ##### GLORIA J. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shayla C. 7 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will Be Staying Again Everything is exactly as you see in the photos. We had a group of friends stay together for four nights and we all loved our experience. Love the fact that shampoo and soaps are provided. Some basic grocery items and a full kitchen were a huge selling point as well! ##### Shayla C. 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