We had heard about and read online about the Mystery Castle. What we saw on the tour, however, was so much more than online words and pictures can provide. Our tour guide was friendly, upbeat, and knowledgeable. Our group was quite large, but the Castle can accommodate a larger group. Our tour guide provided background information on how the Castle was created, and was very casual about letting everyone look around. After a short amount of time at each stop along the way, he re-gathered the touring guests and moved to the next area of the venue. Nice job! The insides are almost indescribable regarding their themes. There is a little bit of everything from furniture to art to...junk. What's remarkable is when you actually realize that what you're looking at was a lived-in home and that it was made out of things collected or given to the builder and his daughter. Nothing was paid for. Our tour guide provided a wealth of interesting stories. This is the kind of place where you think you've see it, yet when you look in the next room or walk through the same room, there is something new/different each time. This was an excellent way to spend a cool, cloudy Arizona day, and well worth the drive from northern to southern Phoenix.

Loved the tour. If you like quirky, off the beaten track sights with a fascinating story, you will love this. Unbelievable creativity with all original furnishings led by knowledgeable guides this trip is not to be missed. Interesting note: the caretaker who worked and lived on premises with Mary Lou is one of the guides. The ten dollar admission fee which goes towards maintaining the castle was well worth it!

This is one of those "lower tier" tours that is a super value at $10 a head. The story of the builder and the unique result of his efforts are well worth the price. Our docent was knowledgeable and personable. A definite stop to please you.