Certainly it is obvious that architectural styles in specific areas of the world have evolved from the needs of the people, the materials available, the lifestyles, and certainly the environment. In so many locations throughout the central Americas the days are always warm, the nights are rarely cool, and the breezes are nearly constant. The lifestyles of the Spanish Aristocracy dictated their designs as much as the atmosphere, and thus evolved the lovely and gracious hacienda lifestyle of the Spanish nobles.

Pristine desert landscaping carpets the approach to the front entry, and then leads to the hand carved wooden door welcoming you to a gracious lifestyle. Once inside you will find Saltillo tile flooring throughout the house, as well as beamed wooden ceilings, and heavily textured walls imbued with rich colors. Spacious rooms play host to the fabulous hand carved dark wooden furniture; and the walls, so vibrant with color frame traditional Spanish crosses and opulent old-world paintings.

The very usable property has many options for different occasions. Up to 60 can be seated inside for private dinners, and cocktail hour can be conducted from the lovely patio where views of Camelback Mountain lie in the distance.

Casa Dona Maria is a lovely rambling four bedroom, four-bath estate, with four fireplaces inside and one outside amongst a verdant backyard. The pool and Jacuzzi face the Camelback Country Club golf course, with many sitting areas surrounding the water features. A very private and quiet sanctuary with old-world charm and modern usability, Casa Dona Maria welcomes all!