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Family oasis with heated pool, desert landscaping and South Mountain views.

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9 Palms with South Mountain in the background. Yes. We have 9 Palm trees.
Western Star Park across the street from Nine Palms
Another picture of Western Star Park.
Backyard pool is gated for safety.
View of the covered patio from our pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family oasis with heated pool, desert landscaping and South Mountain views.

Nine Palms is a beautiful, single -story home near South Mountain in the Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood of Phoenix. Over 50 miles of hiking and mountain biking are a block away. We face Western Star Park. The far end of the park features a covered children's play area as well as tennis and basketball courts.

Highlights
* Desert landscaped backyard with heated, gated pool
* Covered patio with ceiling fans, night lighting, patio sofa, chairs and large dining table.
* 1 gas grill and 1 wood pellet smoker grill
*2,250 sq.ft. of indoor living space with tiled floors.
*4 bedrooms.
*2 full bathrooms
*washer and dryer
*Walk-in closet in master bedroom
*55" tv in great room; 34" tv in master bedroom
*Kitchen has ample cabinets and granite counter tops and a 6- ft. long kitchen island
*top of line stainless steel appliances
*Farm table in dining room seats 8
*2-car garage with epoxy floor

Details:
*Master bedroom with king bed and handicapped accessible walk-in shower. Double french doors lead to the pool/patio area.
*Second bedroom with twin beds
*Third bedroom with queen bed
*Fourth bedroom features large desk and sleeper sofa

For Younger Guests
* a high chair, Pack and Play, extra cot, toys, books and pool inflatables.

Location
*20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
*15 minutes from Tempe and ASU
*20 minutes from Phoenix city center
*Major League Baseball spring training facilities are close -Mesa
* Old Town Scottsdale is 30 minutes north.

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About the area

Phoenix

Located in Phoenix, this holiday home is in the city centre. Chandler Fashion Center 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 Tempe Town Lake and Desert Botanical Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Field or Mortgage Matchup Center. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

  • Arizona Grand Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Oasis Water Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Arizona Mills Mall - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium - 6 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • College Ave - Apache Blvd Station - 13 min drive
  • Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vietshack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

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 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as described and our host was quick with communication. Truly a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! We enjoyed the pool and backyard patio so much as well as the spacious living area. Close to a lot of great places so it made our trip easy and fun. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful backyard, pool was perfect, hiking one block away, convenient to grocery stores and restaurants, great AC, very clean and well stocked. Barbara was wonderful to work with. We were grateful to have this oasis during a stressful time. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was the host was very quick and informative
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay. We will stay again if we have the opportunity
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay for a vacation! House is well appointed and the location is right next to the South Mountain trails. The back patio and pool are perfect for a relaxing day!The owner is always responsive and wonderful to work with.Rick
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and well maintained. Our boys swam between 4-6 hours a day. We would love to stay in this home again. Wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heated pool was a winner for the kiddos! Home was clean. Location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is very well kept upscale decorations very comfortable. Has everything you need to cook a couple meals and enjoy them outside. We took advantage of the nice park across from property and mountain trails nearby. The communication with the owner was great. Master suite and bathroom was incredible. Located in a nice neighborhood, but blocks away from the hustle and bustle where you can get to many grocery store options.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Pool was a little cool but it's February so might just be night temps
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a well equipped, comfortable house. It was perfect for our group of 4 adults and a young child. The location was great and we enjoyed easy access to hikes in South Mountain. We loved being able to walk to the playground any time. The pool was nicely maintained and heated with lot of toys. We especially appreciated how child friendly the house is with lots of toys, books and even a stroller. Barbara communicated with us promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very clean and organized. The landscaping was beautiful and we enjoyed the hummingbirds feeding on the flowering plants while floating in the pool. We felt right at home during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay. Location is great. The house is very clean. Just disappointed that the pool water was not at the temperature that I was told it would be at. Other than that, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2025
I’m so sorry the pool water was not as warm as you expected. We have pool temperature. Locked at 78 degrees. Nights in Phoenix are cool in the fall annd winter and the pool looses a lot of heat at night. We are installing a pool cover in December that should help the situation. I always let renters know our pool isn’t a hot tub. It’s just heated enough to take the chill off. I’m so sorry it wasn’t what you expected!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

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

Quiet with easy access to mountain trails

We enjoyed the beauty and comfort and location of this property. It was the perfect place to stay while in town for a wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ervalene S.

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

Great place!

This property was great! We enjoyed our stay tremendously! Great communications with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

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

Excellent Stay

The location was excellent, the property very clean, and the kitchen was outfitted extremely well in supporting our family for the Thanksgiving holiday. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful with our check in (early). Everything as described. A beautiful home with a higher end finish and appliances. Spacious kitchen with a traeger and a regular grill outside. The kitchen was unusually well stocked with cooking gear and we made our christmas dinner with ease (bone in prime rib roast). A very nice heated pool, outdoor living space and a bunny rabbit that came out and said hello every morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Wonderful

The property is so nice. The house is clean, besitiful, and relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

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

Very nice South Mountain house

Clean, nicely furnished, great pool, convenient Ahwatukee location. Friendly, responsive owner/manager. Not the hustle and bustle of Scottsdale, but a close enough drive if that's your thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jed G.

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

Easy and perfectly sized

Came to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon and other sites. This was a great place to bring the family and explore Arizona from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Property!!

Wonderful property with everything we could have asked for on our vacation! Thanks so much for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Nine Palms

The home is located in an ideal neighborhood, close to shopping and hiking on South Mtn. The home is very clean and equipped with all the amenities that you need for your stay. This was our second stay and we would highly recommend this property. Great pool and outdoor seating area.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwight B.

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

Awesome Experience

The only problem I had was not being able to stay longer. The experience was awesome for my family and I.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte G.

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

Great location, great hiking nearby!

House was clean and well stocked. Kitchen was great, we cooked many families meals, and it had all the tools needed! Property management was responsive to all questions. Great pool. Easy access to South Mountain hiking. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie R.

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

Awesome House

This was our 2nd time staying in this home and we highly recommend it! We love the location. We love the pool, its perfect for our kiddos. I love the patio and the view is beautiful!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
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