ANN ARBOR, MI — You’re going to the Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix to watch the University of Michigan play in the college football playoff semifinals.
You’ve got your ticket to the game, airfare to Arizona, and a few non-football weekend sights to see – hikes on the Salt River or a meal at James Beard Award-winning Bacanora. downtown Phoenix, maybe?
You just need a place to stay.
Whether it’s a stroll near State Farm stadium in Glendale or a cheap place to crash after a night of festivities in the party hubs of Phoenix or Tempe, plenty of short rental options term are available to you.
Here are five AirBnB and five VRBO rentals available, to date, from December 30 to January 2 to consider.
An example of VRBO property available to Michigan fans visiting Phoenix for the 2022 Fiesta Bowl, which is also a college football playoff semifinal. This property features an outdoor pool and fire pit. Photo courtesy of VRBO.VRBO
VRBO
Downtown Phoenix oasis at a premium price
In the heart of Phoenix’s historic arts district, this luxury home has enough room for eight people for $899 a night.
It has memory foam beds, an outdoor pool and patio equipped with lounge chairs and sofas, a fire pit, outdoor smart TV, large grill and much more. .
It’s also located 18 minutes from State Farm Stadium without traffic, but you should allow more time to deal with game-day crowds.
Artistic Bungalow in Downtown Phoenix
This place is for the person with a shared appreciation for art and football. For some, a 14-play, 90-yard practice is a work of art, so who’s to judge?
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow costs $150 a night. It is close to Phoenix’s other artsy neighborhood known as the Garfield Historic District. The home’s design embodies the “funkiest” vibe of this neighborhood with designs inspired by famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and it’s close to tons of local art and cuisine options.
It is also just 20 minutes from State Farm Stadium.
This remodeled downtown Phoenix home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms for about six people.
For $266 a night, there’s a private pool, outdoor seating area, two TVs, and free wireless internet within 20 minutes of the stadium.
Peoria, a northern suburb of Phoenix, is home to this four-bedroom home that costs $395 a night.
For this price, you also benefit from a heated swimming pool, a putting green, a covered terrace and outdoor grills. It’s also just 10 minutes from the stadium and the Westgate Entertainment District, which is the nightlife hotspot near the Fiesta Bowl festivities.
Modern Home in Historic Arts District
Also in the historic Garfield neighborhood is this two bedroom home with a more modern interior.
For $152 a night, you get this half duplex with a kitchen, two bathrooms, driveway parking, and nearby freeway access to get to the game.
An example of VRBO property available to Michigan fans visiting Phoenix for the 2022 Fiesta Bowl, which is also a college football playoff semifinal. This downtown Phoenix property is a modern home in the historic Garfield neighborhood. Photo courtesy of VRBO.VRBO
AirBnB
Villa for six people in Glendale
This location is just three miles from State Farm Stadium and can accommodate up to six people. It costs $482 a night (or $80 per person).
This is an option meant to be shared on a budget, as there are two bedrooms with two beds and two bathrooms. There are also several sofas for sleeping, as well as an inflatable mattress.
The living room includes a television surrounded by comfortable armchairs, as well as ping-pong and poker tables. The kitchen is also fully equipped and there is a fire pit in the back yard, as well as a room to play horseshoes.
Parking is free and there is wireless internet.
This short-term rental home in Peoria supports six guests willing to take a cab or Uber to the game.
It’s also a cheaper option at $166 a night. It’s designed as a place to drop bags off and head to local entertainment, which includes the Desert Diamond Casino less than three miles away and the Westgate area.
There are three bedrooms with a total of four beds, two bathrooms, two covered parking spaces and a host of other amenities. Owners ask you to party at nearby bars as there are no parties, pets or smoking.
Condo near Arizona State University in Tempe
Tempe’s Mill Avenue is a known party area for Arizona State University students, as well as those visiting Phoenix. This condo is right in the heart of that scene.
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence supports four people for $109 a night. There is a private patio with a grill for hosting parties, as well as a fully equipped kitchen inside. However, smoking is prohibited.
The only problem? Tempe is about a half hour drive from State Farm Stadium without traffic, and likely longer with game day traffic.
Resort-style house 20 minutes from the stadium
This four-bedroom house sleeps six and is a 20-minute drive from the stadium.
For $253 a night, you get extra space, three TVs, a foosball table, and a covered outdoor patio with a large backyard for relaxing or playing soccer.
This property is also close to other available weekend activities including Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Water Park, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Waste Management Phoenix Open Golf Course, Japanese Friendship Garden.
House for six people just five minutes from the stadium
This property is a short drive from the stadium, as well as five minutes from the Westgate area filled with nightlife options.
For $207 a night, this house accommodates six people in three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home also has a soft grass yard and BBQ to accommodate pre-game tailgates before the Fiesta Bowl.
Learn more about MLive:
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