The first clue should have been the bellman that wouldn't let me touch the luggage carts and insisted on "helping" us.

The next clue should have been the rodent that was living in the refrigerator.

The final insult was the crazy gift shop lady selling sun tan lotion at $11 a bottle that was made by two poor Arizona doctors who are just trying to make a buck.

Oh my lord the heat has gotten to some people.

Avoid this place. Trust me when I tell you that you have the money and the common sense to stay somewhere else.

I found this hotel through the TripAdvisor web site. We stayed there en route to the Grand Canyon. I thought Carefree was a little closer to downtown Phoenix, so we wound up driving a bit further than I would have preferred. However, the hotel was lovely.

We had a HUGE room with two queen beds, desk, & balcony. There was a beautiful pool and outdoor patio with a fire pit that I would have enjoyed if we had stayed longer. The price I got through a travel web site was cheap ($75).

My husband and I plan to go back to Carefree one day when our kids are a little older and stay here for a few days of R&R. There is on site dining and we saw golf courses nearby. It was a lovely little spot in the middle of the desert.

We wanted some time out of the city and this was perfect. We stayed in there newly renovated rooms next ot the lobby and the deco was taylored to the area; cowboys and indians! What a treat. In the evenings we sat at the campfire and made smores. Relaxing enviroment at the Saloon with lots of activties to be entertained with: pool, darts, etc. The Lariat restaurant was amazing. We were informed that theyhad a new menu. We had the duck, pork and chili pasta. All are highly recommened and there are plenty to choose from for kids too. My son loved there pizzas. Also, try the bluebeery cobbler or Ice cream sundae; the sundae was very unique. We are going back in the summer for another get away. The town of Carefree and Cave Creek are fun places to vist as well; just a few mintues away from the hotel. Catch the hotel shuttle.

I have stayed at many resorts in Arizona, and feel that Carefree Resort & Villas should change their name. Carefree Hotel or Motel would be more appropriate. I only stayed their one night to attend a wedding in Cave Creek, AZ. The property is old, but somewhat charming (not worth the price). The staff was not very helpful or courteous. I even had a valet snap at me for his mistake. I chose Carefree Resort for its location. If I had the choice again, I would have spent a little more to stay at the Boulders or another property in Scottsdale.