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The Blotto | A Lush Desert Oasis

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Place, Paradise Valley Park Dog Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stonecreek Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Musical Instrument Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Beds

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

The Blotto | A Lush Desert Oasis

The perfect spot for a fun and unforgettable desert getaway!

Minutes from some of the best golf in the area, incredible shopping, restaurants, and nightlife.

Relax and unwind in the sparkling pool and attached spa, or host a BBQ with the outdoor grill and dining area. Switch on the outdoor mist system and challenge your friends to a putting competition or a lawn game.

We provide everything you'll need for the perfect vacation! Let us know how we can make your trip incredible.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3214093vb
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 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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Phoenix

North Phoenix, a neighbourhood in Phoenix, is home to this holiday home. Kierland Commons and Biltmore Fashion Park are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Camelback Mountain and Desert Botanical Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Phoenix Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Westworld of Scottsdale. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

  • Paradise Valley Park Dog Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Stonecreek Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Shadow Mountain Preserve - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Musical Instrument Museum - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Desert Ridge Marketplace - 9 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Venezia's New York Style Pizzeria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blotto | A Lush Desert Oasis have a pool?

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

Is The Blotto | A Lush Desert Oasis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Blotto | A Lush Desert Oasis?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blotto | A Lush Desert Oasis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blotto | A Lush Desert Oasis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blotto | A Lush Desert Oasis located?

Located in Phoenix, this family-friendly holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Musical Instrument Museum, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kierland Commons and Desert Ridge Marketplace. Scottsdale Quarter and Shadow Mountain Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool and hot tub were amazing. Ample space inside for our large family to sprawl out. Kitchen well supplied and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All one level, great host to work with, comfortable home.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Thanks Rebecca! Come see us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

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

Amazing Stay

Our stay wa
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslee H.

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

Great spring break week

Great location to get to spring training games and golf courses. Perfect spring break week for our family. Listing is accurate and communication with host was timely and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra V.

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

Great

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Convenient location

Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn O.

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

Family Trip

The location was very clean, convenient and close to great shopping and dining near Kierland. House had plenty of room with a beautiful backyard to relax and enjoy the sun!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy R.

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

Excellent

Great property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

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

What a wonderful place to stay!!

My wife and I spent a week at this lush desert oasis to celebrate a big birthday and were very happy we chose it!! Thank you to Nick for his responsiveness to our every need. Will definitely stay here again and refer others as well. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Resort Living

If you like the outdoor amenities at luxury resorts, but don’t want to share them with strangers, this is the place for you. We thoroughly enjoyed the pool, hot tub, fire place, and putting green. The course is a four hole par 8. Our course record was -1. Good luck!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Great property

The property was great very relaxing. Comfy bed and pillows. Only downfall is hot tub and spa heater are connected to each other so you can only heat one at a time. We will be back thanks for all your help Nick!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rox G.

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

Backyard Oasis!

Beautiful & clean home in a fantastic location! Well stocked with everything you need for a comfortable stay and fun times with the family. The backyard was absolutely beautiful and was like a resort! Nick and Justin were great hosts and responsive to any questions during our stay. We would definitely love to come back and enjoy this home again! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence R.

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

AZ stay

This is a great property in a quiet neighborhood. The home was very clean and well equipped. Beds were very comfortable too. But the best part was the relaxing backyard with large pool and hot tub. Lots of seating for everyone and a feeling of being away from it all even though you’re in the city. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2023
Awesome to have you Lawrence - Glad you enjoyed the place! Thanks for your help while you were on site, great chatting with you and looking forward to welcoming you again any time! All the best, -Nick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

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

Very nice house

My family and I had a fun vacation at the property. The inside of the home had everything we needed to make it a very comfortable stay. The backyard was a fun area to relax and hang out while enjoying the AZ sun. We did have some minor issues come up during our trip, but Nick was very responsive to my inquiries and did his best to address the issues in a timely fashion. Thank you, and our family would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2023
Thanks Doug! Great to have you and your family, and thanks for your great feedback - all our future guests have you to thank for some upgrades we're making as a result. Hope to see you again soon! -Nick
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Amazing getaway for ladies weekend

Us single mom's needed a weekend away and it was my friends birthday. The host was amazing We were running late that night for the check-in and they checked on us to make sure everything was okay cuz we hadn't checked in yet and he was checking on us to make sure we were goodThe house was amazing We had an excellent time the house was so gorgeous it was so clean so neat they had so many items under the bathroom sinks for if we forgot anything it was perfect we felt at home there and we got to extend our stay and stay a little longer thanks again will definitely be coming back again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2023
Thanks Elizabeth! We're thrilled you and your friends had such a fantastic time! It's great to receive such nice feedback on the effort we put into the place - we hope to welcome you back again soon! All the best, -Nick
Verified

6/10 Okay

Terri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice house and neighborhood, but too many basic issues. We’ve been renting homes in Arizona for over 15 years, and unfortunately this was one of the more frustrating experiences. The house itself is cute, the living space is comfortable, beds are lovely, and the neighborhood is very nice, but the basics were simply not handled, and it made our stay far more stressful than it needed to be.The front door code didn’t work, and we had to scramble to get ahold of the host. However, he did grant us access an hour earlier than check-in.Once inside, we found that several lights and even the couches weren’t plugged in, and the cords didn’t reach the outlets. There were no extension cords provided and lights were there for esthetics? They didn’t actually plug in or have switches on them to work manually. The dishwasher didn’t work, the hot water in the house was lukewarm at best, and the kitchen ice machine directed us to use the garage freezer, which was frozen over and didn’t produce any ice. One of the TV's in main living room off kitchen didn't work and neither did fireplace.When asked to have the kitchen water looked at since we were washing dishes for 6 people every meal, it was gross and he had someone come by on our 4th day here. We had an issue with the spa not having any propane and I paid in advance for heating. It appeared the owner didn't want to heat so lots of back and forth on that. We were reimbursed for what we paid for spa.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Thank you for the kind words regarding the home’s comfort and neighborhood. We genuinely aim for a 5-star experience, and I’m sorry that several technical hurdles—compounded by the holiday week—made your stay stressful. Unfortunately this time, we did experience a ‘perfect storm’ of issues: the cold snap prevented the pool heater from keeping up, and the propane running low during the holiday closures. As soon as this was clear, we proactively issued a full $700 refund for the heating fee to ensure the guest wasn't charged for a service that wasn't performing to our standards. Regarding repairs, we worked diligently to find a technician willing to work during the holidays; while we wish the sink repair could have happened sooner, we were glad to finally get a plumber out to flush the system. We have since addressed the front door connectivity and the appliance issues mentioned, but as these were first time reports for us, repairs took time to close. We take all feedback seriously and have used this to audit the home’s setup (including extension cords and lighting). We appreciate your patience and are glad we could at least get you settled in an hour early to start your trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kerri b.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brett F.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nicholas Loran

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Avid traveller, outdoorsman, golfer, and techie! I am always available to give recommendations for things to do and see in the area. I'm committed to making sure every guest feels welcome, comfortable and at ease - let me know how I can make your trip to the desert a special one!

What makes this property unique


Master Bed: 1 King
1st Bed: 1 Queen
2nd Bed: 1 Queen
3rd Bed: 1 Queen
Optional: 2 Pullout couches, 1 Air mattress

Our home is fully furnished and has everything you will need to have an amazing stay (linens, towels, cooking items, etc)

Also included:
o Gourmet chefs kitchen, fully equipped,
o In-home washer and dryer,
o High speed WiFi internet,
o 6 Roku smart TVs,
o 3 Car garage and room for 3 more in the driveway,
o Pack & Play crib and Highchairs,
o Outside gas grill

Guest access:
All access to the property is controlled via coded smart lock

Pool & Spa:
Optional pool heating is available to all our guests! We charge $300 to heat the pool plus $150/day. Please let us know 1 week in advance, full duration only.

The spa is heated on demand with a remote control in the house. It's available to all our guests without an additional fee.

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