This was my first time staying in a "villa" so the size compared to a hotel room was luxurious! These Villas are really cute and spacious which was perfect since we had two small children with us. It was around 1200 square feet with two bathrooms and a garden tub in the master room bath. One downside was pool by the Villas was really small and there wasn’t a lot of hotel staff attending to the pool. There is another pool located on the main resort but it is quite a ways from the villas. I think since the Villas are far from the main resort, the service is not the best, but it is not bad. Housekeeping does a good job and even does dishes since you have a small kitchen with full size appliances. You also have a utility closet with a full size washer and dryer. The DVD player was a plus and we didn’t have to spend extra money for pay per view movies for the kids. Our villa was a bit of a walk to the pool but it’s a pretty walk. I love Carefree AZ so Im a little bias but the surroundings are breathtaking. You should not stay here if you do not have a car because there is nothing around off the resort except for beautiful residential homes. If you have a car it is not a far from grocery stores, starbucks etc. but not near any malls or boutique shops. The spa onsite was nice, but really pricey. I had one of the best massages there but it cost more than we paid for the room per night! I would stay here again and would recommended it to other families. Since we go to AZ often to visit family, relax, and hide from the hustle and bustle this really works for us.

What a lovely place to stay. Large , clean rooms, beautiful gardens and pool area.Stunning setting. A nice large bar with ice cold beer. Only downside was the 20 dollars a head for the buffet breakfast. The rest of our overnight stay was excellent, the place is a real gem....as someone else put it.

I was scouting locations for our company meeting and stayed here in January 2008. While the accomodations were good the staff was so-so. I returned in June 2008 to give them another look see. Well, I found out a new manager took over. OMG! The difference is extremely noticeable and downright amazing.

The staff was courteous, helpful, attentive and ever ready to assist.. I sat in their restaurant and before my server could arrive the manager came over and brought me water. I was dumfounded. I mean management....serving customers??!! Well, it just got better from there. Every single person I encountered there went out of their way to make me feel important and wanted...even when I called at 2am lost and Kimberely was warm, and calming and helped me find my way back. Usually you get that kind of treatment only if you have money....and I don't.

The Villas are wonderful, and if you like a jacuzzi bathtub you will LOVE these. There is a full kitchen, washer/dryer, DVD player and furnishings like an upscale home.

The Spa was terrific. Kelly did the most wonderful facial I have ever had, and she was funny to boot.

If you are looking for someplace to hold your next gathering.....or want to run away from home for the weekend...or just want to get away for a romantic evening.....the Carefree Resort and Villas if the place to go.

I will definitely be back.

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.