Amazing location ! So much more than just a horseback ride. The town was a blast and Cowboy Bob our…read moreguide was a good time and wealth of information. Highly recommend

Our guide Rusty was fantastic, super knowledgeable about the desert and very entertaining in the…read moreold western town.

In a classic case of "it's not WHAT you know but WHO you know" Hubby and I got a personalized tour…read moreof this "National Register of Historic Places" home. Honestly, you just really have to see it to believe it! in short, the Empie family bought the property in 1974, then hired a New Mexico architect to build a home in and around the boulders...the end result is this great home! The Empies sold the house to the Yavapai in 2005, who generally rent out the home for events. That's where the "WHO you know" part came in as far as getting a personal tour of this amazing place...our uncle does a lot of catering events, so he "knows" people. Lucky for us! It was just the four of having the whole place to ourselves...it was a wonderful experience. I've attached a few photos, but the pics don't do this place justice. It's almost like walking thru Fred Flintstone's house, except updated furnishings and amenities :) Oh, and you can't beat the views...I love the desert views and landscapes. So peaceful. If you ever get the chance to visit this place, please do yourself a favor and do so. If you like it half as much as I did, you'll leave happy :)

Great find in Cave Creek! Friends turned us onto it after loving it themselves and we are happy to…read moreagree with them! Sat outside on a Wed. evening, PACKED! Albeit we're 'in season' here in AZ so prob. more crowded than usual, but service and food did not suffer because of it. Hubby had chile verde with beef rather than pork--loved it. Both our friend and I had the pollo fundito and it was excellent. LOTS of crema and that's a bonus! Had half to take home for tomorrow! Environment can be loud w/the large crowds, screaming kids chasing the ducks and turtles in the pond, but overall a beautiful, seemingly authentic Mexican feel. Can't wait to return!

What a great find!! This visit was on a very busy Friday afternoon. We waited a little more than 20…read moremin. We were seated near the pond. There are turtles and ducks swimming and resting on the rocks that surround pond. Very entertaining. We had the great pleasure of having Calvin as our server. We started with margaritas on the rocks. My go to is the chicken enchiladas pequeno mole. It comes with a side of rice and black beans. I am dairy sensitive and Calvin made sure my order was without cheese. The mole is so very flavorful and the chicken is so tender. I fully recommend this dish. The one enchilada with rice and beans is just enough. I saw when driving home there is a second location that is closer to the interstate. Will have to try that location sometime. But then I probably wouldn't have Calvin's as my server. Calvin is the best!

This early morning a yoga class was held under the shade cloth at the Pavilion. The instructor…read morestands on the stage, demonstrating the moves and talks the students through everything. Music plays softly in the background. This will probably be the last month for outdoor instruction. It will be very hot in June early in the morning. Free parking available.

Great experience! Our guide Bob was so informative and fun…read more You can't ask for better scenery!

Wrangler Bill was great. He educated me about the people, culture, history, flora and fauna in the…read morearea. It was beautiful. My horse was super chill and easy to ride. I had a great time!

Fantastic! Fun, cool and still playing when it's 100+. Food and drinks were great. Fun for everyone…read moreno matter the skill level. Makes playing so easy! Beautiful facility. Even the bathrooms are top notch! Staff super helpful showing how to use the software. Better than chasing the ball in the heat!

The golfing was a blast. The food was delicious ok. Got the shrimp- good, chicken wings- ok no…read moresauce on 1/3 of them, nachos- burned and nasty. Service was terrible- they refilled drinks only if we brought the cups to the bar. The female with glasses acted like I didn't exist on our first refill. Ambiance- was very cool. Enjoyed the golf but wouldn't recommend the food or the drinks. No beuno!!!!

We went to Boulders to celebrate my wife's 60th birthday. We blown away by the fantastic service…read more The service at Boulders is just outstanding! Every employee I encountered was pleasant, cheerful, and made me feel special. The concierge (Nancy) really went out of her way to make our stay an amazing experience. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. What a beautiful place. We went in December and it was unusually cool that week. But the pools are heated to a perfect temperature. My wife used the spa often and really enjoyed her massage and facial. The spa was top notch and had its own large pool and jacuzzi. There are several restaurants on site and we tried a few of them. The pizza at the Discovery Lounge was fantastic!! A gourmet delight. We enjoyed our lunch at poolside by the lodge and another lunch at the Grill at the Golf Clubhouse. All of the food we tried was excellent, well prepared, and satisfying. We had a King Casita View room with a great view rocks. The room was large and comfortable. The bathroom was exceptionally large and included a bathtub and separate shower. The only downside is that you do not have easy access to your car. I am fairly independent and not having easy access to my car was a bit uncomfortable. Your car is in a parking lot and the resort transports you to your room and wherever you want to go by golf cart. They are available 24/7 and it usually only took a few minutes for them to arrive and pick me up. I chose to walk most of the time and there are convenient pathways all over the resort. The Nature Path is a beautiful concrete path that is a 1 mile loop if you take the entire thing. It's a wonderful walk and a great way to explore the fauna of the Sonoran Desert. If you are into Golf, there is a very nice course as part of the resort grounds. Overall, a fantastic resort, on beautiful grounds, with excellent service.

I went for an early visit at The Boulders. The resort is well maintained with gorgeous views of…read morethe large boulders. There is a lodge, spa, casitas and homes, walking path and of course their beautiful greens. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Regular parking and valet.

Great atmosphere , lots of tvs to watch sports, good drinks and service!…read more Larry is the best!

Best place to pickup cigars. Friendly people and plenty of great cigars…read more I recommend this place to anyone who smokes cigars

I walked on the premises of the Spirit in the Desert. I discovered a new portion of it. It was…read morenamed the Hansen Contemplative Garden. Accessible from the street, this hidden garden was indeed quiet and serene. There was a nice sculpture along with several chairs to sit and contemplate. Parking on site.

What a lovely place. Tucked away in Cave Creek, away from the lights & noise of the city. I was…read moresurprised they had wifi for guests but it was a nice surprise. I was honestly expecting no wifi & no TV. I got the no TV part but wifi accessible. I was in something called a suite but it's really a common area with two rooms & two separate entrances. Each entrance to the common area has its own physical key. Then each room has its own private bathroom & shower. There was a nice sized balcony with table & chairs to enjoy the fresh air & quiet. I will also admit to being surprised by twin beds. Other than my cruise, I cannot recall the last time I slept in a twin size bed. The bed was reasonably comfortable I did bring my own pillow because I feel a certain way & have some neck issues but the pillows they had were used to support my back while I sat up & read. The food here is fabulous. Well, what I could eat anyways. Too many food issues to list. The ladies I was here with this weekend were all thrilled with the food. They raved about the roasted veggies, the Spinach lasagna was a huge hit. The other massive win for the ladies was the homemade hot fudge w/ice cream, cookies, & Pecan Pie. The Pecan Pie seemed like it was truly a transformative experience for so many who did not like Pecan Pie before eating it here. Not too sweet & had chocolate chips in it. The cookies were the other really big hit. Crispy outside& soft, warm, chewy inside. Lovely spaces for retreats. I could absolutely see coming back here. P

Rustic, cozy, and unique. And flammable, so watch those candles, Catholics.read more

For a bride on a budget, you can't beat the Mission Wedding Chapel. Sarah and Jason take care of…read moredecorations and music (Here Comes the Bride or Pachebal Canon in D - your choice), and both of them are genuinely nice humans. Jason is patient in guiding those who are nervous, and Sarah went above and beyond with her communication in regards to my queries before the event. For our small ceremony, it was the perfect fit. The only reason that I haven't selected five stars is probably not relevant to most readers: I prize clear communication, and the one place that lacked communication was photography. Don't get me wrong: the photographer's pictures appear to be excellent, and she has a prepared checklist of shots for couples to fill out so that they can make the most of the time they purchased. For most people, this will work out quite well. However, I had a unique situation: Holocaust survivors were attending our ceremony, and I wanted to have a 10-minute conversation to make sure their needs would be met. Two unreturned phone calls later, and email, and, finally, a query to Sarah, I received a short response from the photographer stating that she was too busy for phone calls. Although I certainly understand being busy while running multiple businesses, I would have appreciated knowing why I wasn't getting responses earlier so that I could make alternative arrangements to make sure the guests were taken care of. If your situation is more typical than mine, then I suggest that the package arrangement will work well. And regardless of photography, definitely give the Mission Wedding Chapel a try. Sarah and Jason are the real deal - and they'll give your bank account a deal so you can save for the things that truly matter: the marriage that follows the wedding.