Reliably operated by a top AZ Superhost with 1,600+ 5 star stays. Del Norte - the only historic district near downtown Phoenix to be surrounded by 3 green parks. This is a converted 1930’s carriage house (next to an English Revival Cottage) that was carefully curated with your rest and peace in mind. Exclusive designer finishes, with full functionality - fully stocked mini-kitchen, spa like bathroom. Patio seating in the shade to enjoy the AZ inside / outside living. Del Norte Historic District is one of the most unique and interesting places in Phoenix. Located minutes to Downtown - it was originally conceived of by State of Arizona Territorial Veterinarian Dr. James Collier Norton, and opened to the public on April 3r, 1927. Initially promoted as the "beautiful subdivision," the vision was to have a neighborhood of streets lined in the then-popular English Cottage Revival style. That vision evolved as the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s (and their respective histories) came and went - so you will see an interesting diversity of 16 architectural styles on our streets. We are the only neighborhood in Phoenix to be surrounded by parks on three sides - Encanto Executive Course to the West, Encanto Golf Course (3rd oldest golf course in Arizona, home to the historic Norton House) to the North, and Encanto Park (including the Enchantment Island Amusement Park) to the East. All three are a short walk away. I believe the space to be the original 1930 carriage house. Looking at archival aerial shots, there isn’t any evidence that it was not always there. At some point it may have been a garage (still has the (non-functional) garage door outside. When we got it, it was already a guest house. The space was carefully curated by a local designer to create a unique and a special experience for our guests. Outside is your private fenced patio space. The main house is next door, but all you share is one outside wall and the driveway. Super fast Gig speed WiFi throughout. The studio - - Mini split AC and Heater unit (rated for a small house to keep you comfortable in the heat and cold) - Queen bed with a premium Tuft & Needle Mint mattress - Premium 100% cotton linens - Counter with two barstools - Convection toaster oven - Two burner gas range - Keurig coffee maker with K pods provided - Tankless water heater for unlimited hot water - Private fenced off patio with an outdoor sofa and a table with two chairs - Vaulted and exposed concrete floors - Powerful ceiling mounted fan Bathroom - - Shower with a tankless water heater (unlimited hot water) - Teak floors in the shower - Premium bath towels, hand towels, and makeup remover towels - Premium soap, shampoo and conditioner in a convenient wall-mounted dispenser Parking - - You park in the street in front of the house. Parking is free. The driveway you use to access your unit is reserved for the guest renting the main house. You will share the driveway with this guest, no other parts of the house are shared. Neighborhood - - You are in the very heart of the historic residential part of Downtown - minutes to some of the hippest restaurants and bars the thriving Phoenix foodie scene has to offer - Check my Guidebook for some of my suggestions. Yelp works great here as well. - Large park (Encanto Park) two blocks away. - Encanto Golf Course (3rd oldest golf course in Arizona) adjacent to the neighborhood. - Encanto 9 Hole Executive Course adjacent to the neighborhood. Driving - - Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport - 7.5 miles / 15 minute drive - Phoenix Convention Center - 2.7 miles / 9 minute - Uptown Plaza - 3.7 miles / 11 minute drive - Old Town Scottsdale - 12 miles / 25 minute drive - Sprouts Farmers Market - 1.6 mile / 5 minute drive - Grand Canyon University - 4 miles / 10 minute drive - Phoenix College - 0.7 miles / 3 minute drive - Multiple freeways nearby for easy access to anywhere in Phoenix and in Arizona in general