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Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches

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A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a stone deck and a wooden pergola. - Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches (Scottsdale)
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A modern building with multiple flat roofs, surrounded by desert vegetation and mountains in the background. - Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches (Scottsdale)
Consider a stay at Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches and take advantage of a firepit, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 104000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches

  • This beautiful 4,000 sq ft custom luxury home is located on 2+ acres in the Verde Foothills of Northeast Scottsdale, ½ mile from Tonto National Forest. The serene setting is breathtaking and perfect for incredible biking, hiking and horseback riding trails. Enjoy a peaceful, private setting with incredible views and still maintain a close proximity to shopping and some of the best golfing Scottsdale has to offer.

    Be inspired upon entering the spacious GREAT ROOM with natural stone fireplace and an impressive 14’ ceiling of western red cedar. Huge beams connect to the GOURMET KITCHEN, which boasts stainless steel appliances, wine cooler, a breakfast nook with views, and adjacent powder room.

    Entertain in the FORMAL DINING ROOM opening onto 732 square foot enclosed entry courtyard with brilliant natural stone walls, wrought iron and rustic fired adobe pavers.

    The LUXURY MASTER SUITE has a stone fireplace, Jacuzzi tub, natural stone shower and huge 190 square foot custom closet. Two additional bedrooms each with custom closet, bathroom and covered patio.

    Bonus attached casita with private entry, kitchenette, bathroom and a covered patio provides additional space for guests or home office.

    Automated 90 degree windows surrounding indoor-outdoor bar opens from the GAME ROOM onto 2,500 square foot of amazing outdoor living area. Complemented by negative edge heated custom pool & spa, fire features, built in gas BBQ, kiva fireplace and flagstone paving throughout allowing you to enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather year-round. Rooftop tiled deck offers dramatic 360 degree views.

    Granite and travertine floors throughout, central vacuum, sound system, security system, large 3 car garage, RV space with full hookup, fully landscaped. Please note that this home is located just off of paved roads, 1.5 mile on an unpaved road.

    Long-Term leases (those exceeding 3 months) are also available. Please inquire.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Rio Verde Foothills, a neighbourhood in Scottsdale, this holiday home is in a rural area. Desert Foothills Theater and Fountain Hills Artists' Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include George "Doc" Cavalliere Park and Arizona Powerchutes. Travelling with kids? Consider Fountain Hills Botanical Garden, or check out an event or a game at Westworld of Scottsdale. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our Scottsdale travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A golf course with a clear blue sky, surrounded by desert vegetation and distant mountains.
    Troon North Golf Club
    16 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
    7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Tom's Thumb Trail
    10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Tonto Verde Golf Club
    13 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    18 min drive
  • Needle Rock Kitchen And Tap
    14 min drive
  • Honey And Sol
    19 min drive
  • Pony Express Cafe
    19 min drive
  • SWAN Sushi and Seafood Bar
    19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches located?

This family-friendly Scottsdale holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tonto National Forest and McDowell Mountain Regional Park. George "Doc" Cavalliere Park and Tom's Thumb Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best feature of this home is the pool overlooking the Arizona countryside. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a great house to relax and enjoy. The patio with a beautiful view of the mountains and sunrises was amazing. The only drawback is how far out it is from everything as far as going to dinner or getting groceries.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great week at this amazing home. We loved the pool and outdoor space. We lived poolside for the week. The kitchen was well stocked and inspiring to cook in. Communication with the hosts was timely and easy. We made awesome family memories and hope to return. The kids said their beds were so comfy. The primary bedroom, bath and closet were a retreat unto themselves. We did not mind the distance from 'town' - got used to it and appreciated the adventure. All around a wonderful week - highly recommend.
Our happy place.
Went horseback riding close by.
The pool fire features are awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. All amenities were fantastic. Great kitchen and outside bbq area. We enjoyed the game room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scottsdale Trip

This house was amazing. Beautiful views to wake up to in the norning. Excellent accomodations. Great place to stay that is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

March 2024

Beautiful property! Loved the view, the house and hot tub 😁 Will be back for sure.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We had a week-long trip with three generations and this home is a 10/10! We take a trip like this every year and it’s always in a different location, but we’re now thinking we may come back to this special home. The home lay-out is perfect, it’s incredibly well stocked with kitchen items and the game room that opens to the pool area was all of our favorite. The location is a bit remote, but the home is so great, it doesn’t even matter.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Home

Home was gorgeous. Wanted a place where we could go as a family and our adult kids and each bring a friend. It was perfect. Huge house, great outdoor setup for entertainment with game room with retractable windows. Had a nice relaxing vacation with our kids plus two bonus kids. Would highly recommend and would love to rent it again. A little far out but it was perfect not being on top of anyone. Hosts were very responsive and great communication. A rating!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous property!

Our group of 8 stayed at the property for a week over Christmas. The house is very spacious and provided plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. The views from the property are amazing and the house is stocked with everything you might need. We had an issue with the pool heater that the owner resolved asap. Communication was quick and very friendly. I would recommend this house to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The BEST!

Just book it! This is the second time we have stayed here. Once as a family and then just the wife and I. I wish that I could transport the house to southern CA where we live. immaculate, clean, and beautiful. I could write so many things, but to sum it up, the whole experience has been fantastic. It received ONE bad review and after going there twice I realized that whoever wrote the review must be from a different planet. My wife and I were trying to figure out when we can head back to Scottsdale just so we can stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic Arizona Experience

First, let me say, that the property owners were fantastic people and great with communication. The home is as advertised and well-maintained. I found the home to be prepared, beautiful, and full of fun items. The pool and spa were relaxing and appreciated after a long day of cart path-only golfing. Getting to the home is a journey down a dirt road and can be bumpy, but we found a better road on our last day. I feel the road adds to the Arizona experience. Our adventure at the home was excellent and deserving of the highest review. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Relaxing!

We just got back from this amazing vacation and we were blown away with the stay at this house. The owner was there when part of the family arrived and showed us how to work things. We had everything we needed in the house. The views are gorgeous!!! I have been vacationing in AZ for a long time and this was the best! You are surrounded by mountain views and the house is off the beaten path. There was a horse named Ducky next door and you are right by Tonto National Forest. The house is huge and the pool was amazing! My family has stayed in many VRBO houses and I do not usually write a review, but I had to for this house and owners. Everything was perfect and I hope we can go back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Fantastic, Wow, beautiful, this place is amazing were all words repeated over and over during our stay. We are 4 couples that stayed 5 nights in Feb. and no one wanted to leave and are already planning when we can go back! The house and pictures are exactly as advertised, and we had plenty of room both indoors and out. The views and sunrises from the rooftop were amazing! The outdoor area with the table for 8, lounge chairs, hot tub, fire features and bar area with sliding windows were highlights. The house was clean and well supplied with plenty of spices and extras for cooking. Communication both before and during our stay were great and the Welcome book had detailed instructions for us during our stay. They have thought of many extras to enhance our stay such as nice towels in all bedrooms, beach towels for hot tub/pool and blankets in the living room to curl up by the fire when the evenings got cool and labels for the many lights switches! It is in a rural area on an unpaved road, our rental car handled it just fine, but in our opinion that enhanced our stay, virtually no traffic and plenty of nature sounds were enjoyed by all! You do need to plan ahead with a grocery list but that is a small thing compared to the ability to relax, recharge and enjoy everything this house has to offer. If you are undecided about this house, don't hesitate just to book it, you won't regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property. Clean and spacious kitchen/ living room/ bedroom spaces. Large fridge. We cooked 95% of meals here. Lots of pool towels provided. Pool/ spa/ patio make it super enjoyable to spend all day outside. Shade or sun whenever you want. Supremely tranquil area. No noise or light pollution. Gorgeous mountains surrounding area. Sad to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent. Very very accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was great the entire time-from booking-check out. Highly recommend it!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

repeat trip

stayed 19 days last april 25 this april could not ask for better home wonderful.....
Stayed 25 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Az trip

fantastic home wonderful hosts grandkids loved pool and game room stayed 3 weeks.....should have stayed longer thank you
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than pictures

House was better than shown in the pictures, all appointments were high end along with great communication with hosts.Would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Desert Home

Clean well appointed luxury home. The property was more remote than anticipated but was convenient for many nearby hikes.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

paradise

If you like beautiful views great pool fantastic home then this place is for you
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SD friends

Great house, very peaceful. Owner very accommodating and helpful. Beautiful view of the mountains.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Got us all in relaxing mode

Very clear instruction on how to care for the property. Excellent communication with hosts Couldn’t have had more fun
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AZ vacation

Fantastic! As usual. Thanks again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family get away

We very much enjoyed our stay at this property! It was exactly as described in the listing and more than met our expectations. The home was well appointed and very clean. For a family vacation with "adult children" this was the perfect home. The communication process before during and after the stay was superb. The house is out of town and very private without feeling like you are too far from amenities such as the store. I would recommend the property to friends and family and would most definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020