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South Mountain Sanctuary · Pool, Gym, Mtn Views, Trails · STR2024003324

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with bar stools, a chandelier, and a view through the glass door.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area in the background.
A pool area with string lights, a fountain, and a seating area with chairs.
A house with a white exterior, a wooden front door, and two windows on either side of the door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with stools.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Place, Desert Foothills Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Foothills Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Vee Quiva Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Phoenix

Located in Ahwatukee Foothills, a neighbourhood in Phoenix, this holiday home is in the mountains. Rawhide Western Town & Event Center and Desert Breeze Railroad are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Makutu's Island and Oasis Water Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Field or Mortgage Matchup Center. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

  • Desert Foothills Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Foothills Golf Club - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Vee Quiva Casino - 8 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Phoenix Premium Outlets - 9 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park - 10 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Maricopa Station - 29 min drive
  • Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Pilot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does South Mountain Sanctuary · Pool, Gym, Mtn Views, Trails · STR2024003324 have a pool?

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

Is South Mountain Sanctuary · Pool, Gym, Mtn Views, Trails · STR2024003324 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at South Mountain Sanctuary · Pool, Gym, Mtn Views, Trails · STR2024003324?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Mountain Sanctuary · Pool, Gym, Mtn Views, Trails · STR2024003324?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Mountain Sanctuary · Pool, Gym, Mtn Views, Trails · STR2024003324?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Mountain Sanctuary · Pool, Gym, Mtn Views, Trails · STR2024003324 located?

Located in Ahwatukee Foothills, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Desert Foothills Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Foothills Golf Club. Phoenix Premium Outlets and Wild Horse Pass Stadium are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and in a good location. Backyard and pool were great. Host was great to work with. Second time we’ve stayed at this property and will stay again if there’s an opportunity. Pet friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hostess, Carolina, is exceptional. She is very responsive, proactive, and informative. We have stayed here for several years and have enjoyed all of our stays very much.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Carolina was incredibly responsive and made the entire process seamless from start to finish. The check-in instructions were thorough, clear, and easy to follow, which made arrival stress free.The property is beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. One of the things we appreciated most was how dog friendly it was, making it easy for our Great Dane to enjoy his stay as well!Overall, this was an excellent experience, and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. 10/10 highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this place was amazing; the host, the instructions to get in and run the place, the beautiful property, location and price. we loved the location with so many trails and such a peaceful nature sanctuary! It was perfect for our dogs too! We’ll definitely book this place again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2025
Thank you so much! It means so much to us! Would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean, comfortable, and relaxing. We enjoyed sitting outside on the patio as well as relaxing inside with the fireplace.Carolina provided us with several suggestions for restaurants and hikes in the area, which were very helpful.We hope to stay here again. Our son and family live close by and we really like the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and wonderful host.

This was our third year staying at this property. We find it to be a perfect place for a gettaway from the midwest. It is very peaceful and quiet. Carolina is a very respectful and responsive host.
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay at South Mountain Sanctuary. Communication with host was good. Answered our question right right away. Backyard with pool was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Foothills near Chandler

We really enjoyed our stay. This was our first time in the area and we found it very relaxing. The backyard was the highlight of the property. The host was very, very friendly and reponsive before and during our stay.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2023
Thank you so much Raymond! It was a pleasure to have host you and you family! We are very happy you enjoyed South Mountain Sanctuary!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

Carolina is the perfect hostess. The neighborhood is so peaceful and friendly. We love the foothills. This home is wonderful and the backyard, pool and view are so relaxing.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
We are so thankful to have host you for a second time and it is a pleasure to host you and your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property and well maintained home!

Up against the foothills of southern Phoenix, beautiful property with pool and outdoor fireplace. Nicely outfitted 3 bedroom home with fitness room. Very responsive host.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had an amazing stay in Arizona. This property was just as described. The privacy of the backyard was so nice! Felt like our own private resort. Carolina was more than helpful and super communicative with us. Even checked in with us during our stay to see if we needed anything. We would highly recommend this property to anyone staying in the Phoenix area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thank you so much for the feedback! We truly appreciate it! Would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend in Phoenix

The house is located in an upscale, quiet neighborhood. Trails were so close & nice for a morning hike in the foothills. The pool was lovely and the grill in good condition for a bbq. The host was very responsive, providing good suggestions for things to do in the area. We will rent again when visiting our family in Phoenix. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jan 2023

Nice house beautiful backyard close to shopping and restaurants. Easy access to freeways
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2023
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to have host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Experience

Satisfied all of our selection criteria. Gorgeous home inside. Spectacular back yard with pool heating option. Our short stay did not allow us to utilize every feature. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Feb 2024
Thank you so much! We are so happy you loved your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and quiet

This is a well equipped home, with a comfortable floor plan and adequate amenities. Remarkably quiet for being not so far from the highway. A 3 ring binder with general instructions for how the house works, and for check out procedures would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and even better service

We liked the location, the house, the decor and the kitchen was unusually well supplied with cooking stuff. Having the property back on to the desert hillside was a big bonus: it really felt like our own private getaway! Special shout out to Carolina L. She did a perfect job in dealing with the usual small things that came up, and made sure our stay was as perfect as possible. We would stay here again, and recommend it highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2022
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your patience and I hope you both come back to Phoenix soon! It was so amazing to host you both!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing backyard

We stayed 2 nights and very happy with our experience. We requested to have the pool heated and it was nice to get in right when we arrived. Just a bummer that it rained the entire next day. Overall very comfortable sofa and beds and everything you need even if you stay inside the entire time. Groceries right down the street and we ordered in from Thai Delight the first night. Best Thai we’ve had in a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2023
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to have host you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and pool

We stayed here to meet other family in ahwatukee for our parents’ celebration of life. This was a very comfortable home and hanging out by the pool watching the birds in the desert was really nice. It would be great to have had all the home instructions and check out procedure in a binder/folder in the home rather than just emails. But, tons of great info re: hikes, restaurants, etc in Carolina’s emails.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet home with Mountain View!

Our family stayed here during our home’s kitchen remodel. The host, Carolina, is quick to communicate and provided everything we needed. We even asked for something extra, and she brought it over within a short time. The house is clean, welcoming and has a backyard with a hammock, pool, full table and spots to relax in the sun or shade. The house backs up to a mountain, and the view combined with privacy is exceptional. We even asked to extend our stay during our stay, and the host helped us to do so. We stay at a lot of rentals, and we very much enjoyed our time here. The house is near the end of a cul de sac, which is great for a quiet, relaxing experience. Great location with a very friendly host! Also- pet friendly which is rare to find in the area. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2022
Jennifer, Thank you so much for the review! We were so happy to be able to assist and during this transition time to make it as flawlessly and easy as possible! Once again, thank you so much for your support and feedback!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property is old and tired. Weeds all over front yard and pool area. Pool lights did not work, waterfall into pool did not work. Furniture old, worn,& uncomfortable. Living room rug soiled with stains. Master shower is old and uncomfortable. Kitchen oven and barbecue were dirty upon arrival. Had to call host for electrician to fix porch lights. Property needs serous updates and repairs to make enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2025
Bob, thank you so much for the feedback, the waterfall works properly without issues, we request our guest to let us know if they want to turn it on. The Master shower is freshly new and changed as of this year as you can see the fixture and can be removed to shower however a guest would like. We appreciate your recommendations and the landscaper come in this week. Hope you had a lovely stay!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host didn't seem concerned or care very much for the many problems and broken / non working appliances, furniture, light fixtures and the filthy conditions of floors upon arriving - I had to wash them as they turned my socks black, the couch was ripped, the coffee table my son had to fix by tightening bolts as it was ready collapse. The grill was a disgusting filthy mess and the insides so rusted that the grates are caving in. The cushions on the lounge chairs are in shredded. the lights over the pool do not work unless you physically plug an unplug them in. Supposed to be on a timer but That didn't work. The hot water heater broke so that was replaced then the water refill for the refridgerator broke that was addressed. We stayed at the place 2 years ago and it was lovely. Now it is a complete mess. I have pictures.
wires hanging low to trip over
electrical wires everywhere
One pic of nasty rusted dirty grill
another pic of disgusting grill
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Lorie. We were disappointed to hear that your stay did not reflect the experience we strive to provide, particularly since you had previously stayed with us and had a positive experience. We take maintenance concerns seriously and responded as quickly as possible to the issues brought to our attention during your stay. When the water heater unexpectedly failed, we arranged for its replacement within approximately five hours, and we also addressed the refrigerator water issue and provided additional supplies during your stay. Since then, we have continued to inspect, repair, and refresh the home to ensure it meets our standards for future guests. We are proud that the overwhelming majority of our guests have had very positive experiences, and we remain committed to being responsive whenever an unexpected issue arises
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable couple's house

Cute and very clean. Several small but a bit irritating items. We couldn't cool off the house but it was cool outside so just opened the back door. ( Better instructions?) Dishwasher turns on (power) but the pump doesn't work and may have been that way for awhile. Need to replace the remote batteries for the TV, primary bedroom and other ceiling fans. Could only turn them on at high speed. I can see you are updating some things so take a look at paint on the bottom of cabinets and trim where it has been cleaned so well it took the paint off. Lovely new refrigerator. Liked having a garage door opener to use. Had a wonderful week-long stay. Would rent again with another couple possibly. Suzanne
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Feb 2024
Hi Duncan, Thank you so much for your feedback. We have changed the batteries on the remote controller, we verified that the dishwasher works properly without any issues once your press start. The best thermostat also works properly without issues,I’ll make sure to provide instructions for next guest as this could be due to the technology! Once again, we appreciate your stay and value your feedback! It was a pleasure to have host you and looking forward to a future stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great neighborhood

If I were owner I would replace all the electrical outlet and switched those are very outdated (from 70's or 80's), change lightning to LEDs - light bulbs and fixtures. Also there are only 2 very old smoke detector in the whole house - none in bedrooms, nor are they any CO detectors in rooms either. The lighting over the pool is kinda scary it goes on and off 5 min on then off then and off and its right over a pool - water and electricity doesn't go together. The pool was heated but was some issues because off restricted electric use at nite - the times to heat pool should be re-set so pool is not set to heat when its not allowed to heat. In master bedroom wish there was a King size bed, its only a full or maybe a queen but me and my husband did not fit together in this small bed. The owner was great in communication. We enjoyed our stay and maybe with some needed upgrades we will be back
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2023
Hi Greg, Thanks for the your input and will look into some of the items. The Master Bedroom has a queen size bed. It was a pleasure hosting you and your husband and hope to see you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place all around.

Its all you could want. We did have a problem and the manager handled it extremely professionally.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for the review! Truly appreciate it! It was great to host you
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Family Vacation

We had a great first time visit in Phoenix. The location itself was quiet with no rear neighbors for added privacy, though it was a little far from activities and restaurants we wanted to try. Nothing within a short walking distance. The house was nice and clean. It was an older home and could use a bit of TLC as well as extra pillows on each bed, but all in all a great home and comfortable stay. The back yard and pool by far was the best part of this stay. Again could use some updated cushions etc outside, but it didn’t stop us from enjoying it. The host was easy to communicate with and was ready to assist in any way.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for the review! We appreciated and we made changes based on your feedback! Much appreciated!
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