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Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches

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Ariel view of pool and outdoor entertaining area
Custom built luxury home
Front patio
Looking from Gameroom towards living room, kitchen, breakfast nook & dining room
Great room with impressive 14 ft cedar ceiling

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Scottsdale, AZ
  • Place, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tom's Thumb Trail
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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.

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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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Scottsdale

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Scottsdale, AZ

What's nearby

  • Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • McDowell Mountain Regional Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Tom's Thumb Trail - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Tonto Verde Golf Club - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Troon North Golf Club - 16 min drive - 13.6 km

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
  • ‪Alterra at Mountain House Lodge - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪SWAN Sushi and Seafood Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Honey And Sol - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Dreaming–Stunning Luxury Home W/ Many Special Touches on 22 Apr 2026 start from AU$815, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

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

10/10 Excellent

zondra P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick Z.

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

8/10 Good

Tom B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are a picky family and generally can find two or three things that just aren't as described or simply not up to par. But not with this place! We had no complaints at all!THIS PLACE WAS PERFECT!The house was spotless, both inside and out. We had all of the little things (plates, cookware, etc.) that we needed to cook for the week. The location was private, quiet, and beautiful. The house is spacious, and my family of four had WAY more than enough room.If you want to not be bothered for the duration of your vacation, I highly recommend this property. The Rio Verde area is indeed a bit remote (this is a good thing!), but you can still get to restaurants/grocery store in 20 minutes or so. Communication with property owners was fantastic and friendly. Chad walked me through heating the pool/spa and made sure that all questions were answered.Thanks so much for maintaining such a fantastic home! I whole-heartedly recommend this property and would happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

10/10 Excellent

michael b.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelli D.

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

10/10 Excellent

matt h.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Arizona getaway

Tremendous property. Felt very comfortable, from the start. Even better, in person
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANTOINETTE Z.

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

AZ vacation

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Thor

Nice home. Very rural. Last 1.5 miles sand road.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Beautiful home!

This is a beautiful home! Our extended family was visiting Scottsdale and looking for a larger home with 4 bedrooms and 4+ bathrooms. This fit the bill perfectly! We loved the recreation room, the pool and hot tub, and the large family area with big screen TV. It worked great to play games, watch football, and cook some fabulous meals in the large kitchen. We loved the beautiful views!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Teriffic House

While easy to find, this property is a bit out of the way. However, a little extra time to get there is well worth it. Between the kiva, outdoor kitchen, pool, hot tub, bar that opens to outdoors and outdoor fire features, this house is plenty nice to be a destination. Owner is very friendly and helpful. We will definately be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

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

Seclusion but not Boredom

This was the most perfect little quarantine getaway. The property was very secluded, but not terribly difficult to get to (we could still have pizza and some baby supplies delivered with no issues). The house was incredibly well equipped and left us wanting for nothing. The game room was a great way to kill some time when we all were sun and water logged. The host was easy to get a hold of and very helpful. We had a wonderful stay and hope we can return someday soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P.

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

Hidden Gem on the outskirts of Scottsdale

My family and I absolutely loved this home! It was one of the cleanest VRBO's we have ever stayed at. It was comfortable and provided everything we needed for our 5 night stay. My 2 young boys especially loved this home. From the wildlife we saw everyday, the pool, and game room..it really was a huge hit! All the bedrooms were great with comfortable beds, linens, and pillows. The Master Suite is to die for! The backyard was perfect for entertaining and we especially loved being able to play music throughout the home. While the home is off a dirt road, it is still close enough to the Baseball Spring Training and Golf. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

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