Prestigious Villago Community in Casa Grande

Located in Casa Grande this luxurious, brand new, 2100 square-foot
open floor plan vacation home located in the new prestigious Villago
master community with beautiful parks, walking/jogging paths, tennis
courts, basketball courts, fishing ponds and family recreation
facilities.

Great aquatic facility in the city Palm Island aquatic park


Centrally location 30 minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor airport, 20
minutes to Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler, 30 minutes to Tempe and 40
minutes to Scottsdale.

This air conditioned home has (3) bedroom (3) bathroom + den/office,
(2.5) car garage with opener. The home is complete with quality
furnishings inside and out, all you need to bring is your cloths and a
tooth brush.

Queen size beds in all of the bedrooms. The master bedroom has a full
bathroom with a large glass walk-in shower and huge walk in closet
with a door to the patio. The large kitchen is equipped with
stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, blender etc.
The kitchen has a large dining area an 11’ breakfast bar with (4)
stools. The living room has seating for 8+ and has satellite TV, DVD
and surround sound. The home also has a washer and dryer. The backyard
features a 800 square-foot patio with a large patio set and dining
area, custom built BBQ, fire pit, secure block fencing and a partially
covered patio. The yard has automatic lighting to enjoy the yard in
the beautiful desert evenings.
Satellite TV and Wireless Internet


Shopping malls, theaters and restaurants within 10 minutes. Casa
Grande still maintains the small town atmosphere with great Mountain
and desert views.

Maintenance person visits home weekly also available on call if required

This is a NON-SMOKING home since new

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Casa Grande, Arizona is a wonderful place to visit! It is a unique blend of modern city and good old-fashioned values.

A special blend of modern city, rich history, rural heritage, and good old-fashioned values, Casa Grande is a wonderful place to live. With a population that has grown by over 23% in the past five years to almost 32,000, this bustling desert city offers all the amenities of a big city but retains the friendly, easy-going atmosphere of a small town. Growth in business and industry is strong, and Casa Grande's proximity to neighboring larger cities vastly expands the employment, educational, and recreational opportunities that residents enjoy. The low desert and mountains are stunningly beautiful and the sun shines almost every day. What could be better?

Location
Casa Grande is situated at an elevation of about 1395 feet in Pinal County, central Arizona. Just 45 minutes from Phoenix to the north, and an hour from Tucson to the south, the city is strategically located at the intersection of two major interstates, I-8 and I-10.

Geography/Terrain 
Casa Grande is situated in sub-tropical Sonora desert country, surrounded by several high mountain ranges. 

Weather 
Casa Grande is a great place to enjoy the warm outdoors. With low humidity, temperatures range from a high of about 108 degrees in the summer, to a low of about 35 degrees in the winter. Spring and fall are warm and dry, with highs in the 80's and 90's, and the city averages 9 inches of rainfall and approximately 348 sunny days a year.  

Amenities
The Promenade at Casa Grande, a new open-air town center offering more than a million square feet of shopping, dining and entertainment on 130

Retailers include - Best Buy, Harkins Theatres, JC Penney, Kohl's, Staples, Target, Dillard's, Famous Footwear, Lane Bryant, Michaels, PetSmart, Shoe Pavilion, Anne Klein, Nike, and Gap is nearby.

Parks/Sports/Recreation
With around twenty-five parks of various sizes within the city limits, Casa Grande, Arizona offers a host of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Neighborhood park facilities include picnic tables and BBQ areas; children’s playgrounds; volley-ball, tennis, and basket-ball courts, and playing fields. Larger community parks also offer rodeo facilities, football, baseball and softball fields, a skate park, athletics track and archery range, and the wonderful Palm Island Family Aquatics Park.

Other facilities and activities offered by the city include a senior center; museums; an excellent library; bowling lanes; a fitness and racquet club as well as other exercise and fitness gyms and classes; a public swimming pool, movie theaters, and seven area golf courses.
 
Few cities enjoy access to so many fascinating and extensive State and National Parks. Within a short drive from Casa Grande, residents and visitors can enjoy the scenic splendor of the Sonoran National Monument or the Saguaro National Park, the mystery and grandeur of the prehistoric ruins of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, or the intriguing local history and legends associated with the Superstition Mountains, Lost Dutchman State Park and McFarland State Park to name just a few. They also offer excellent hiking, camping, nature-watching, hunting, and off-highway vehicle activities in selected areas.

A short drive from Casa Grande, the marvelous Picacho Peak State Park has connections with explorers dating back to the 17th Century, and a wagon road built by the Mormon Battalion in 1846 was used by the famous “forty-niners” on their way to the California Goldfields and by mail and passenger wagons in the 1850’s. The park offers wonderful hiking and camping. Its Spring flowers are a delight, and in March it is the site of the re-enactment of a famous Civil War battle.
 
Incorporating a wonderful diversity of desert plant and wildlife and landscape, in the most biologically diverse of North American deserts, the 496,000 acres Sonoran Desert National Monument is a natural and cultural gem. Containing three distinct mountain ranges, the Monument is noted for its extensive saguaro cactus forest, three vast Congressionally-designated wilderness areas, many rich archaeological and historic sites, and remnants of several important historic trails. 

Sports  
For followers of team sports, nearby Phoenix is home to several major sports teams, including Phoenix Suns basketball, Arizona Cardinals football, Arizona Diamondbacks baseball, and the Phoenix Coyotes Hockey. Softball is very popular in Casa Grande, with men’s, women’s, and co-ed league teams playing through the spring and summer. 

Special Attractions/Events 
Each year thousands of visitors are attracted to Casa Grande by an amazingly diverse range of local and regional festivals. The annual O’Odham Tash celebration is a gathering of tribes from throughout the region, featuring Native American arts and crafts, songs and ceremonial dances, rodeos, powwows and parades, while the annual Arizona State Open Chili Championship draws huge crowds to watch 75 to 85 cooks do battle to make the best Texas Red chili in the state (and to sample the fruits of their efforts!). 

Also with a regional flavor, the Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival, held inside vast covered barns on the Wuertz family farm, features gourd artists, the Arizona Gourd Society judged show, a costume contest, games, raffles and a mini gourdster race, a Farmer's Market, food, live music, and lots of raw gourds.

March sees the re-enactment of the 1862 battle of Picacho Peak, when Confederate troops fought a detachment of troops from California engagement in the War Between the States. Over two hundred history buffs converge on Picacho Peak State Park on foot and horseback, and masses of spectators watch them stage mock battles, and recreate military camps and living history demonstrations.

Renowned throughout the region and beyond, the Cactus Fly-In attracts pilots, aircraft owners, and enthusiasts from far and wide. Hosted by the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association, with the cooperation of the City of Casa Grande, it is considered a "not to be missed" event in the “fly-in” calendar. With antique and classic airplanes, Warbirds, Replicas, and Homebuilt aircraft constantly taking off and landing, and with static displays as well, this is a fun and educational event for all the family. 

Interesting Facts, Historic Buildings, and Places 

The desert of the Casa Grande area is rich in history and legend. In prehistoric times a great farming culture inhabited much of the present-day state of Arizona. Known today as the Hohokam (meaning “those who are gone”) these people lived in the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona as long as 3000 years ago, designing and building large earth structures and creating hundreds of miles of irrigation channels to bring water to their fields. Also artists and traders, they created beautiful pottery and jewelry, using sophisticated decorative techniques and materials acquired from many hundreds of miles away. 

Most notable of the Hohokam’s surviving structures is the Casa Grande Ruins, the ruins of a 4-story, 11-room building built around AD1300-1350 and abandoned for about 550 years before it was “discovered” by a Spanish missionary in 1694. Archaeologists speculate that it may have been a dwelling, a storehouse, or perhaps an astronomical observatory, but it is certainly one of the largest and most mysterious prehistoric structures known in North America. Casa Grande Ruins became the nation's first archeological preserve in 1892, protecting the Casa Grande and other archeological sites within its boundaries, and the area was designated the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in 1918. 

Nearby Casa Grande, close to the town of Apache Junction, the Superstition Mountains are dotted with ancient cliff dwellings and caves, many used by Native American groups into the 1800's, that have been a source of mystery and legend since early times. The magical Lost Dutchman State Park in this area is named after a fabled lost goldmine, supposedly discovered in the 1840’s by a Mexican family and later worked by Dutchman Jacob Waltz, who, according to legend, hid caches of gold in what is now the State Park. Over the years since Waltz’s death in 1891 many people have tried to find his gold and his mine, some meeting their deaths in the process and adding to the dark legends of the area.  

What was to become the city of Casa Grande began as a camp called Terminus, when in May 1879, extreme heat forced workers on the Southern Pacific Railroad to stop work and establish a temporary campsite. When construction resumed eight months later, the tiny community of Terminus remained, to be renamed Casa Grande, in honor of the nearby ancient ruins a few years later. By the end of 1880, Casa Grande, Arizona had grown to a population of 33 permanent residents, and in the following years the town boomed as a railhead to mines. It was entirely destroyed by fire twice in the 1880s and 90s, but on each occasion was rebuilt, and became an incorporated city in 1915.

Phoenix Suns

Arizona Cardinals

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Arizona Diamondbacks

Heard Museum**
Every major city, and most minor ones, have museums. The Heard Museum is unique, however, not only in the exhibits that are displayed, but the style and grace with which it displays them. I never tire of visiting the Heard Museum, with its more than 32,000 pieces of cultural and fine art. There are permanent exhibits, like the famous Barry Goldwater collection of Kachina Dolls, as well as special exhibit year-round. Some of the special annual events include the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest which is held each February, and the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market each March.

Chase Field (formerly Bank One Ballpark)**
Chase Field was the first baseball facility in the world to combine a retractable roof, air conditioning, and a natural turf field. Chase Field's retractable roof can be closed in less than 5 minutes, in case we get one of those rare days of inclement weather. If you are a baseball fan, a visit to this state-of-art facility will be a special treat. There are also trade show, religious events and concerts held at Chase Field. If you aren't that interested in going to a game, or when isn't scheduled when you'll be in town, you can still see it. Just go to lunch or dinner at Friday's Front Row Sports Grill. It is located in the left-field corner of the Ballpark. Friday's Front Row is open 363 days a year from 11 a.m. to 12 midnight. If it is a game day, you have to call them to buy tickets to eat there. Fifty percent of the ticket price is credited to your food and beverage bill. Chase Field is located at 401 E. Jefferson in downtown Phoenix.

Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden has one of the world’s finest collections of desert plants. It is one of only 44 botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums. At the Desert Botanical Garden you will find 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. Home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world, there is no finer place to enjoy desert beauty than the Desert Botanical Garden. The Garden is located in Papago Park in Central Phoenix.

Climb Piestewa Peak
Piestewa Peak, formerly known as Squaw Peak, is part of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. The elevation of Piestewa Peak is 2,608 feet; the total elevation gain for the Summit Trail is 1,190 feet. That might not sound high, but hikers of all levels can get a great workout climbing this mountain, and get a great view of the city when they get to the top. If you decide to hike the Summit Trail, though, you won't be alone. According to the City of Phoenix. it is one of the most heavily used trails in the nation with 4,000 to 10,000 hikers per week. Dogs and bicycles are not permitted on the Summit Trail.

Scottsdale Art Walk**
There are more than 100 art galleries in Scottsdale. You can enjoy Scottsdale ArtWalks every Thursday evening, year-round (except Thanksgiving) from 7 - 9 p.m. Each week, Scottsdale Gallery Association members host special exhibits - many with artist receptions - and join together for an informal come-and-go “open house” throughout the district. Casual and eclectic, it’s a great time to visit the galleries and learn about featured artists. Several times per year, the Scottsdale Gallery Association holds Special Event ArtWalks with live music along the streets and special themed events.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum
The Boyce Thompson Arboretum brings together plants from the Earth's many and varied deserts and dry lands. Approximately 3,200 different desert plants can be found within the arboretum, and most of them can be seen along the 1.5 mile main trail. During wildflower season, the Boyce Thompson Arboretum is especially beautiful, displaying all the wonderful colors of the desert. Are you a bird lover? More than 250 species of birds have been recorded at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum.

Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse
Rawhide has got to be the best place to take kids from back east that want to be cowboys and cowgirls. At Rawhide you can experience gunfights, stunt shows, stagecoach rides, desert train rides, enjoy the petting ranch, bull riding, gold panning, camel rides, see a working blacksmith, shop in western shops, play games, and go horseback riding. Many of the activities at Rawhide require an admission fee of between $2 and $5. There are also plenty of holiday western-themed events here. Of course, you could just go to Rawhide for the dinner and show, and leave the kids at home.

Phoenix Zoo
The Phoenix Zoo is one of the younger zoos in the country. Not only is it a successful zoo, but it is a privately owned, nonprofit zoo. That means that it operates strictly without any government funding. The Phoenix Zoo is totally supported by donors and private organizations. Recognizing the important role that zoos must play, the Phoenix Zoo has been very active in wildlife conservation programs. The Phoenix Zoo is open every single day of the year, including December 25th. In the summer it is advisable to get there as early as possible, since many animals head for shade and hide during the heat of the day.

Drive Apache Trail**
The Apache Trail will be one of the most memorable drives you'll ever take. Your adventure will begin in Apache Junction, about 25 miles east of downtown Phoenix. The 46 miles between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Lake provides not only the most scenic part of the trip but also the most challenging driving. Please don't close your eyes! Along the way, you'll pass (or you can stop) at the Lost Dutchman State Park, Goldfield Ghost Town, Saguaro Lake, the Canyon Lake Recreation Area, the Theodore Roosevelt Dam site, and the Tonto National Monument. The Apache Trail has been designated a USFS Scenic Byway by the U.S. Forest Service, as well as an Arizona Scenic Historic Byway. It's a great day trip! Seriously--if you are a nervous driver or passenger, this drive might not be for you.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art**
The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is relatively new in the community, and focuses on modern and contemporary art, architecture and design. There are five galleries that showcasing changing exhibitions and works from the Museum's growing permanent collection. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art features an outdoor sculpture garden. The Museum presents a variety of educational programs and special events for adults and families, including lectures, docent-led tours, workshops and classes.

South Mountain Park
At over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park and Preserve often is considered the largest municipal park in the country. There are more than 50 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. Dobbins Lookout, at 2,330 feet, is the highest point in the park accessible by trail. If you aren't into hiking, biking or riding, you can simply drive to Dobbins Point to get a fantastic view of the Valley of the Sun. It's just over 5 miles from Central Avenue to Dobbins Lookout.

Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot
About one and a half hours north of Phoenix are two National Monuments that are well worth a day trip from the Phoenix area. Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot are managed by the National Park Service, and there is small fee for entry. The museum at Montezuma Castle provides good information, but needs a bit of refurbishment. The Visitor Center at Tuzigoot, however, is very well done. Both monuments are very interesting, but for the younger crowd Tuzigoot will be the more popular of the two since you can actually walk up, in and around the structure. Hiking is involved unless you stay in the museums, so if that isn't appealing to you, you might have to skip this trip.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West**
A few miles northeast of Scottsdale, Arizona there is a living memorial to a great American architect. Nestled in the foothills of the rugged McDowell Mountains and surrounded by the spectacular Sonoran Desert lays a sprawling 600-acre complex called Taliesin West. It was designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright. Taliesin West today houses The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, The Frank Lloyd Wright Memorial Foundation, and The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. The Taliesin Association of Artists, a group of architects dedicated to the spirit of the founder, is also onsite at Taliesin West. To get the full impact and understanding of the project and the man, I recommend you take the tour.

Jerome

Located high on top of Cleopatra Hill (5,200 feet) between Prescott and Flagstaff is the historic copper mining town of Jerome, Arizona. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents to a roaring mining community. Four disastrous fires destroyed large sections of the town during its early history, resulting in the incorporation of the City of Jerome in 1899.

Welcome to Sedona, Arizona!
       
Often called “Red Rock Country” Sedona is a four seasons playground for everyone – whether you’re into history and archaeology; arts and culture; power shopping; outdoor sports; or the spiritual and metaphysical, imagine doing all this in a backdrop of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Indeed, this picturesque city is surrounded by red-rock monoliths named Coffeepot, Cathedral and Thunder Mountain. At the north end of the city is the stunning Oak Creek Canyon, a breathtaking chasm that even today, is wildly wonderful.

Natural endowments aside, you’ll also find world-class hotels, resorts, bed and breakfasts and a very good variety of dining to keep you satisfied.

Escape the chaos of life, kick back, relax……and just be….in Sedona

June - September $1500.00/month

October - December $1700.00/month

January - May $2000.00/month

All Rates in US dollars

All utilities and end of visit cleaning fee included

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