Title: Private & relaxing desert gem! Minutes from The Superstition Mountains & trails. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Private & relaxing desert gem! Minutes from The Superstition Mountains & trails. Holiday home in Gold Canyon with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Private & relaxing desert gem! Minutes from The Superstition Mountains & trails. ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Private & relaxing desert gem! Minutes from The Superstition Mountains & trails. (Gold Canyon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76570000/76568100/76568050/f3a517f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap - Private & relaxing desert gem! Minutes from The Superstition Mountains & trails. 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(Gold Canyon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76570000/76568100/76568050/8408631c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the foothills of Superstition Mountains, Gem in the Desert offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy your private gated entrance, a full kitchen with modern appliances and cooking essentials, and unwind with Wi-Fi internet and cable TV. Explore nearby hiking trails or visit Boyce Thompson Arboretum within walking distance. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Private & relaxing desert gem! Minutes from The Superstition Mountains & trails. Beautiful, quiet mountain neighborhood with trails and parks in Gold Canyon, AZ. We are in the foothills of the gorgeous Superstition Mountains and Dinosaur Mountain. Boyce Thompson Arboretum, hiking trails, golfing, and breathtaking mountain views are all within a short walk or drive. The Renaissance festival (Feb - Mar - Apr) is just a 15-minute drive away! Shopping & restaurants nearby just off of Signal Butte and US 60\. The Casita is attached to the main home with a locked door in between. You'll have your own private gated entrance with a small side patio. There's a full living space with a TV, Wi-Fi internet, and cable. The full kitchen comes with a 5 burner gas stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. The kitchen is stocked with basic cooking necessities, tableware, glassware and silverware. There's a full bathroom with a walk-in shower. The separate bedroom has a king size bed and a large walk in closet with lots of storage space and a washer and dryer. The property was just completed in 2022, so everything is brand new! Book now and enjoy your stay at our luxurious "Gem in the Desert!" \*Security - Ring door bell. Records video and sound with motion activation of entry/exit gate. It does not look into any interior or patio spaces. ## Property amenities ### 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 - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Golfing nearby ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75181200/75181161/4356de80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful attached clean Casita with a separate entrance -No animals allowed Queen Creek - Pool - Hot tub - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=75181161&PinnedHotelID=75181161&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![City Condo | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74109700/74109688/8d0e1842.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Avenida Condominiums Casa Grande - Pool - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly 6.0 72 reviews £102 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=74109688&PinnedHotelID=74109688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70550000/70548600/70548546/832ce20e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### One bedroom fully renovated Park Model in a 55+ RV Park Apache Junction - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=70548546&PinnedHotelID=70548546&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92990000/92983900/92983861/37c57ad5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain View 3 bedroom Resort Hacienda Apache Junction - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=92983861&PinnedHotelID=92983861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121560000/121551000/121550914/ccbe172e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Terrific 3-bedroom single level house with AC in Apache Junction Apache Junction - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02&selected=121550914&PinnedHotelID=121550914&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123930000/123922500/123922405/84602021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax at a 4 bedroom retreat at the base of the iconic Superstition Mountains! 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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 Located in Gold Canyon, this holiday home is in the mountains. Gold Canyon Golf Resort and Dinosaur Mountain Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lost Dutchman State Park and Silly Mountain Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. 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[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 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. 1 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Had a great stay. The casita was spotless and Larry and Heidi were fantastic hosts! ##### David W. Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry C. 17 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Snowbird Paradise! Larry and Heidi touched all the bases to make our month long stay comfortable and enjoyable! Always available if we had questions. Plenty of privacy if you so desire. Would recommend their lovely casita located in a quiet neighborhood to anyone visiting Gold Canyon! ##### Sherry C. Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara H. 2 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Prettier than the listing pictures. Larry & Heidi were very nice and I felt I could call on them if we had any issues. The only drawback was it was pretty far from our activities but we got to know the area by driving around! Would definitely recommend ##### Barbara H. Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth L. 13 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect casita for our month long visit to the Gold Canyon area. Larry and Heidi were the very best hosts. They were prompt in replying to any questions before our arrival and especially during our stay. We appreciated being greeted upon arrival and given a quick walk through of the casita. The casita was exceptionally kept up and clean. The neighborhood was quiet. We hope to return to the Gold Canyon area someday and would definitely stay here again. ##### Kenneth L. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyce M. 7 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous location in the Superstitions. There aren't enough cudos to describe our stay at Heidi and Larry's Casita. They thought of everything you would need to make you feel at home. The decor is so lovely. Their welcome basket was perfect for our arrival. Thank you guys. We feel we have made new friends. Thank you both for a lovely stay. ##### Alyce M. 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