Looking to book your next family vacation somewhere lovely? Or perhaps you're searching for a comfortable & beautifully designed space to accommodate multi-family gatherings or large groups of friends? Look no further. Welcome to Paradise at Villa Santa Cruz! Our very first family owned and operated luxury vacation home striving to provide you with that Tropical Destination feeling. Just 15-20 minutes away from Phoenix Sky Harbor or Mesa Airports and 28 minutes to Old Town Scottsdale. ________________________________________________________________ We are so thrilled to host you and your loved ones in our home. My name is Maxwell, and I am your host. My 5 older siblings and I recently purchased this home together and have spent countless hours over many many months renovating, rehabilitating and completely redesigning the property with a vision to create our own piece of tropical paradise that we can now share with your family. This vacation home was always a dream that our late parents continually envisioned, as they grew up from very humble beginnings in the city of Santa Cruz, Pamapanga in the tropical pacific islands of the Philippines. In 1962, our dad enlisted in the US Navy, served many tours and moved our family around several times to various states before honorably closing out his military career in 2009 in Bremerton, WA. Blessed with 6 children and 6 grand-children, mom & dad always put family first and continually strived to feed every mouth that walked into their home until they knew every belly became full, no matter what time of day and they would even send you off packing with yummy leftovers! Unfortunately, our mother & father did not survive their battles against cancer or parkinsons, so they did not get the opportunity to see their dream come true for their own children or grandchildren. Being the youngest sibling of six, through my experiences, I've grown to learn my purpose within our large, close knit family, combining my love for family, friends, entertaining and design. Mom & Dad also prioritized teaching & leading by example on how to spread love unconditionally, through the sharing of food and lodging! These life lessons have allowed us to turn our parents' dream into a reality, in which we hope to spread joy & happiness to your family, while honoring their legacy at the same time. We put a lot of thought into every detail throughout this home so that families like yours, can enjoy what we feel matters the most . . . finding time to unplug from the busy day-to-day in order to spend quality time with your loved ones. And why not do that in a comfortable and beautifully designed space! That said, please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything I can do to ensure your vacation here becomes a favorite memory for you and your family. On behalf of our family, come on in, relax and make yourself comfortable as we hope you enjoy your stay in Paradise at Villa Santa Cruz. Best regards, Maxwell ________________________________________________________________ Other things to note EACH STAY COMES EQUIPPED WITH THE FOLLOWING: - POOL HEATING (available for an additional cost of $75 per day) - PROFESSIONAL laundering (bedsheets, towels, pillow cases, blankets), cleaning and sanitizing of all faucet handles, remote controls, door handles and cabinet handles BEDROOMS (x6): - (3) additional QUEEN sized self-inflating air mattresses are available to use for FREE and are located in the Primary (master) Bedroom closet - USB ports to charge your electronic devices - Simply Modern 12" Hybrid Gel Memory Foam King Mattresses - 680 Thread Count Pima Cotton bed sheets - (4) pillows per bed - 65 in LG smart TV in the Primary Bedroom - 55 in LG smart TVs in the remaining bedrooms - Full length mirrors - Ceiling fans with remote controls - Clothes hangers - Fabric Laundry Baskets (x6) - 6 drawer clothes dressers (x4) LIVING ROOMS (x2): - HULU+Live TV+++ (streaming tv service / cordless cable) - COX high-speed WiFi internet (up to 1 Gbps download speed) - Wireless charger for (3) cell phones - Dedicated workspace with a 32 inch (LG) monitor to connect your laptop - 75 in LG smart TV in Living Room #1 - 50 in LG smart TV in Living Room #2 - Sectional sofa (x2) - "Pouf" seating (x2) - Ottoman - Coffee tables - Side tables - Board games (Jenga, Happy Dinosaurs, Unstable Unicorns, playing cards, poker chips) - "Selfie/insta" wall / photo booth - Wheeled bar cart with removable tray - Life sized decorative wall-mural of Boracay Beach in the Philippines - Nest Thermostats for Heating & Air Conditioning BATHROOMS (x4): - (up to 16) Bath towels - (2) Hand towels (per bathroom) - (3) Makeup towels (per bathroom) - (1) Bath mat (per bathroom) - (2) Toilet paper rolls (per bathroom) - (1) Revlon Hair dryer with diffuser (per bathroom) - Shampoo (SheaMoisture) - Conditioner (SheaMoisture) - Shower Gel (Neutrogena) - Hand Soap (Method) KITCHEN: - Keurig (8 k-cups included) - Nespresso with (8 pods included) - Nespresso frother - Coffee pot - Coffee filters - Snapware Glass Tupperware - OXO airtight food storage containers - Wine bottle openers (x2) - Various spices and olive oil - Pots, pans & various kitchen tools (Calphalon, OXO & Kitchenaid) - Baking sheet - Ample dishware, glassware, silverware (Crate & Barrel) - Whiskey glasses (x4), cocktail shakers (x2), & shot glasses (x12) - Red wine glasses, white wine glasses, champagne flutes - Plastic cups, plastic tumblers, plastic wine glasses, plastic flutes (for the pool) - Children's plates, cups & bowls (plasticware) - Cutting boards - Serving platters - Mixing bowls - Drink tray - Ziploc bags - Trash / recycling bags - Method hand soap - Dawn dish soap - Cascade Dishwasher pods (x2 per day) - (2) paper towel rolls (Bounty) - Dish towels - Drying mat for dishes - (5) gallon hot/cold purified water dispenser - A second full-sized refrigerator is located in the garage - (4) counter-top bar stools - Trash & Recycling Receptacles (Simplehuman) - 2022 Samsung appliances (refrigerator, microwave, electric range/oven with NEW AirFry option, dishwasher) POOL AREA: - Heated swimming pool - South-facing backyard = sunshine all day long from sunrise (6am) to sunset (6pm) - Salt Water Pool, no chlorine (safer for children) - (Up to 16) Pool towels - Synthetic grass (Bermuda turf) - Covered patio with ceiling fans - LED string lighting overhead for night-time mood setting & ambience - Towel Racks (x4) with Swing Arms (holds up to 22 towels, located on VIP cabana posts) - Sectional sofa & coffee table - Dining table with bench seating - (2) outdoor 43 in LG smart TVs - Cocktail table with 4 barstools - VIP Cabana with 43 in LG smart TV, sheer curtains and plush chaise lounge beds - Cabana beds with sunshade (x2) - Plush chaise lounge beds (x10) - Misters along patio and VIP cabana (on/off timer-switch is located on outdoor shower) - Bluetooth speaker (ION Audio Pathfinder outdoor & portable) - Outdoor shower - Wireless charger for (3) cell phones - (1) portable cooler (Igloo) - (1) rolling insulated beverage cart (Keter) - (2) ice buckets - Ice machine (makes 90 lbs of ice per day) - (5) gallon hot/cold purified water dispenser - Propane tank & Fire Pit - Propane tank & BBQ grill + utensils - Propane tank & Flat Top griddle + utensils - Trash & Recycling Receptacles (Simplehuman) - Ladder ball, corn hole, jenga, red solo cups, ping pong balls LAUNDRY ROOM: - Tide Laundry Detergent pods (2 per day) - 2 dining table leaves / extenders (Currently seats 6, can seat 10 with leaves in) - 6 foot folding table - Samsung washer (2022) - Samsung dryer (2022) - clothes steamer - LG cordless stick vacuum - Bissell green machine carpet cleaner - Broom & dustpan - Microfiber terry towels (blue) MOST IMPORTANTLY - PLEASE READ 1) Parties are NOT allowed. Please respect our neighbors as they are not currently on vacation. The entire neighborhood is full of long term residents that work full-time jobs and also have children. 2) NO excessive drinking, obnoxiously loud music, screaming or yelling. 3) There is NO Smoking of any kind anywhere in the backyard or inside the home. Any violation of theses rules will result in a forfeiture of your entire reservation + deposit(s) in addition to immediate removal from the property by local authorities.