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Desert Canyon Retreat w/ heated pool & desert view

Desert Canyon Retreat w/ heated pool & desert view

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Enjoy the incredible sunsets while relaxing in the temperature-controlled pool or lounging on the patio.
Living room, dining room and kitchen all have views over the patio and bordering desert landscape.
Gorgeous kitchen is fully equipped with all the essentials you'll need, and a few not-so-essentials you'll enjoy having.
Spacious Master Bedroom with secluded chaise lounge reading nook.
On many beautiful quiet evenings the only sound you hear is the fountain.

Overview of Desert Canyon Retreat w/ heated pool & desert view

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9245 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Popular LocationWild Horse Pass Motorsports Park8 min drive
  • Popular LocationRawhide Western Town & Event Center11 min drive
  • Popular LocationArizona Mills Mall12 min drive
  • AirportPhoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Desert Canyon Retreat w/ heated pool & desert view

Welcome to the Desert Canyon Retreat! Bordering the rolling hills of the South Phoenix Mountains, this updated home is only 15 miles from the PHX airport. Enjoy incredible sunsets over the desert landscape from the private heated pool or while dining outside. The interior is complete with updated and fully equipped kitchen and new furniture throughout. Have fun on the putting green, pool table and ping pong table. Enjoy the comforts of home during your stay. Available for 30+ days.
Guests must agree to house rules.
We will be available via phone/text anytime. We have a local team that can take care of any unexpected issues that may pop up during your stay.
Desert Canyon Retreat is located in the Ahwatukee Foothills. Once referred to as the "worlds largest cul-de-sac" because of its quiet neighborhood feel. Accessibility to the Ahwatukee Foothills was greatly improved with the introduction of the South Mountain Freeway in 2019 (Loop 202) which greatly reduced commute times. Now commuting anywhere in the greater Phoenix area is a breeze, just jump on your closest onramp and you're on your way.

Though the freeway improved the access, it doesn't take away from the neighborhood feel.
Entire space plus amenities is included in this rental. Guests have access to all areas of the house and property except a few cabinets in the laundry room and garage and an outdoor storage shed which holds owner's property.
The House:

OUTSIDE: Enjoy incredible sunset views over the desert hills from the spacious backyard complete with a heated pool and fountain feature. The outdoor dining area has seating for up to eight guests and has a propane grill. Catch up on great conversations in the lounge chairs and additional poolside seating. Have fun on the putting green or a game of corn hole.

KITCHEN & DINING ROOM: Spacious kitchen is updated and fully equipped. Dining table seats eight and has an extension to accommodate additional seats. Highchair and booster seat provided.

LIVING AREAS: The living room overlooking the patio and pool area has seating for seven with a reclining sofa, love seat, and additional chairs. 65" smart TV is viewable from living room, dining room and kitchen areas. The additional separate sitting area is a quiet space with seating for three.

GAME ROOM: Complete with a pool table, barstool seating and a 55" smart TV. There is a guitar sitting in the corner just waiting for someone who can play to pick it up!

MASTER BEDROOM has a king size bed w/ memory foam mattress, 55' smart TV, and a quiet reading nook w/ chase lounge. Master bathroom with walk-in closet. Additional bathroom with direct access to the patio.

- 2nd BEDROOM: King size bed w/ memory foam mattress

- 3rd BEDROOM: Twin XL over Queen bunk bed, both memory foam mattresses

- 4th BEDROOM: Queen size bed w/ memory foam mattress

Traveling with a baby or toddler? No need to pack all the essentials as we provide a pack&play w/ mattress and sheets, a high chair, a booster seat, a sound machine with built-in nightlight and a removable bedrail for the bottom bunk.

BATHROOMS: 4 bathrooms, 3 showers, 1 bathtub

GARAGE: Ping pong table can be easily moved for garage parking.

LAUNDRY: Onsite washer and dryer

POOL: The pool is heated with a heat pump (installed in 2022) which depends on air temperatures. If daytime and nighttime temperatures are extreme the pump may not be able to maintain the 83-85 degree set point.

Activities:

- HIKING & MOUNTAIN BIKING: 4 trailheads within 5 miles leads to over 50 miles of trails in the South Mountain Park and Preserve - great for hiking & biking - well known for the incredible views and landscapes

- NEARBY PARK: Vista Canyon Park is 1 block away - playfields, kids play structure and swings, sand volleyball court, basketball court, walking paths

- GOLF: 50 public golf courses within a 30 minute drive. We're happy to make reccommendations!

- PROFESSIONAL SPORTS: Less than 30 minute drive to State Farm Stadium, Chase Field, Footprint Center, ASU arena

- NEARBY CITIES: 20-30 minutes to countless activities in Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, Goodyear, Gilbert, Chandler and Queen Creek

- RESTAURANTS: There's lots of great local spots in Ahwatukee. Nearby cities have great options as well. Suggestions will be given to our guests



*ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES OR EVENTS ALLOWED*
This is a very quiet and safe neighborhood community. Quiet hours 10pm-8am
You will likely want a vehicle for your stay.

Desert Vista Park and a few trailheads are within walking distance, but everything else will take a few minutes in a car.

Chandler Blvd is a main thoroughfare with makes getting to just about anything in South Phoenix pretty easy. Two onramps to Loop 202 within 1.5 miles.

Property manager

Chela
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Phoenix

This holiday home is located in Ahwatukee Foothills, a neighbourhood in Phoenix. Arizona Mills Mall and Chandler Fashion Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tempe Town Lake and Desert Botanical Garden. Travelling with kids? Make time for Phoenix Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Chase Field. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

  • Phoenix Premium Outlets - 7 min drive
  • Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park - 8 min drive
  • Rawhide Western Town & Event Center - 11 min drive
  • Arizona Mills Mall - 12 min drive
  • Chandler Fashion Center - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Maricopa Station - 29 min drive
  • Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dutch Bros Coffee - 15 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Starbucks - 5 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 3 min drive
  • Panda Express - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Canyon Retreat w/ heated pool & desert view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Canyon Retreat w/ heated pool & desert view?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Canyon Retreat w/ heated pool & desert view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Desert Canyon Retreat w/ heated pool & desert view located?

This family-friendly Phoenix holiday home is located in Ahwatukee Foothills, within 3 mi (5 km) of Foothills Golf Club and South Mountain Park. Makutu's Island and Rawhide Western Town & Event Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful in Every Way
My out of town children and grandchildren stayed at this beautiful property while here for my daughter’s wedding. The house and yard are actually more inviting and spacious than the photos suggest. All aspects of the stay were great and Clark and Chela were very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect
We stayed for a full week in this absolutely beautiful home! Everything was perfect! Couldn’t have asked for a better place! The owners were very responsive and everything was just as expected, but even better!! We would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Desert Canyon Retreat- Awesome retreat!
Celebrated my dad's 95th birthday with family and so enjoyed our stay. My dad of few words said several times how great this place was! Awesome setting next to the foothills with wildlife sightings of coyote, road runners, quails, great horned owl, hummingbirds and more. Clark and Chela owners were great at communicating anticipated needs and immediate response back to any questions. Thumbs up to a great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing!
We had a wonder stay in this home. It was clean, well equipped and in a quiet neighborhood. 20 mins from almost everything we wanted to do. We were on coyote watch each morning and had fun watching the humming birds and rabbits along the mountain side. If that’s your thing- bring a pair of binoculars! The pool was very relaxing and had pool floaters with a machine to blow them up! Something that’s been missing from other VRBO’s I’ve stayed at in the past. The pool and the ping pong table were fun as well! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

kavita b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You cant do better than this!
It is a beautiful clean home. I have been on many VRBO vacations but have not seen a more well stocked home! The owners are very responsive and go above and beyond to accommodate you and your needs. Would certainly rent the home again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chela

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Professionally; I (Chela) am a pediatric Physical Therapist and my husband is a Firefighter. More importantly we are Mom and Dad to our two amazing daughters.

We live outside of Seattle, so having a second home in the sun has been a long-time dream of ours. We are so excited to be able to share our "Desert Canyon Retreat" with family, friends and guests. This is our "happy place" where we love spending time. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

Enjoy incredible sunsets over the desert landscape as you grill and dine outside or lounge in and around the temperature-controlled private swimming pool. This single-level open floor plan has 2635 sf of living space and a back yard that boarders the rolling hills of the South Phoenix Mountains.

The interior is complete with updated and fully equipped kitchen and new furniture throughout. Located in a quiet neighborhood just 15 miles from PHX airport.

What makes this property unique

We are excited to share our home with family, friends and guests. The house and property is equipped with all the amenities that we enjoy when visiting.



The House:

Outside - Temperature controlled private pool, outdoor dining area under covered patio, propane grill, putting green, outdoor games, pool toys and floats. Pool heating is included in the price.

Kitchen and Dining Room - Updated and fully equipped. Dining table seats 8 with extension to accommodate additional seats, highchair and booster seat available

Living Rooms - Reclining sofa and love seats, 65" smart TV, additional separate sitting area

Game Room - Pool Table with 55" smart TV

Master Bedroom - King size bed, 55' smart TV, reading nook w/ chase lounge

2nd Bedroom - King size bed

3rd Bedroom - Twin XL over Queen bunk bed

4th Bedroom - Queen size bed

Bathrooms - 4 bathrooms, 3 showers, 1 bathtub

Garage - Ping pong table can be easily moved for garage parking.

Laundry - Onsite washer and dryer


Activities:

- 4 trailheads within 5 miles with access to over 50 miles of trails in the South Mountain Park and Preserve - great for hiking & biking - well known for the incredible views and landscape

- Vista Canyon Park is 1 block away - playfields, kids play structure and swings, sand volleyball court, basketball court, walking paths

- 50 public golf courses within 30 minute drive, 20 minutes to top golf

- Less than 30 minute drive to State Farm Stadium, Chase Field, Footprint Center, ASU arena

- 30 minutes or less to countless activities in Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, Goodyear, Gilbert, Chandler and Queen Creek

- 5 miles to Gila River Casino

*Absolutely no parties or events allowed. This is a quiet neighborhood community and we expect guests to enjoy and respect the serenity. If a party atmosphere is what you're looking for this is not a good fit.

Languages:

English

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