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Sonoran Desert Retreat - Quiet, Gated, Custom home with Incredible SUNSETS !

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A covered outdoor area with stone pillars, a pool, and a view of a desert landscape.
A gated entrance with a wooden gate and a metal archway, surrounded by cacti and desert vegetation.
A spacious hallway with a stone fireplace, wooden doors, and a marble floor.
A house with a swimming pool, patio, and large rocks.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, dark cabinetry, and a stone fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 84850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Scottsdale, AZ
  • Place, Legend Trail Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Desert Forest Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Boulders Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Scottsdale

With a stay at this vacation home in Scottsdale (Pinnacle Peak), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Tonto National Forest and 9 minutes from Legend Trail Golf Club. .This vacation home is 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from One To One Primary Care.
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What's nearby

  • Legend Trail Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Desert Forest Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Boulders Golf Club - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Rancho Manana Golf Club - 16 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Clubhouse At Desert Mountain Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Harold's Cave Creek Corral - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Safeway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cave Creek Roadhouse - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sonoran Desert Retreat - Quiet, Gated, Custom home with Incredible SUNSETS !

Gorgeous custom home with open great room and expansive outdoor patio space located in the gated Sonoran sanctuary.
This Santa Fe style home offers tranquil surroundings , with beautiful Mountain View’s.
7 minutes from Cave Creek.
TPT- 21500444
Scottsdale # 2027330
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Remove bed sheets and pillowcases and leave in same room on the floor.
Leave all used towels on the floor of the room they belong in
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

ALL golfing equipment staying in the garage NOT in the house or bedrooms and enters and exits through the garage NOT through the house.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Sonoran Desert Retreat - Quiet, Gated, Custom home with Incredible SUNSETS ! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property!! Great hot tub and pool!Interior furnishings very unique and interesting!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great host!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maureen m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful, well appointed, and immaculate homewith attentive host
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at this property, and it did not disappoint. The owners maintain a lovely setting in one of the most peaceful locations in the southwest. Our only concern remains this: we don't want others to learn of this spot so that we have it all to ourselves!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with great amenities! Perfect space for four couples. Enjoyed nearby golf and hiking. The pool and spa were wonderful for relaxing and scenery was lovely. John was a great host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John was fantastic with communication & provided a beautifully decorated house. The pool, house & landscape was spotless that looked out over a desert! Beyond relaxing. Will most definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy A.

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

Wonderful Stay

Very nice property that has four large beds and bathrooms, pool area great, very quiet and home is well stocked with needed items!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated home! When we head back to Arizona, we’ll definitely choose this home again. 25 mins for great hikes (Granite Mountain & Gateway), and relaxation by the fireplace.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara E.

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

Awesome house in a beautiful location!

We had a wonderful time and John is a fantastic host!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Great Stay!

This was our second stay and we enjoyed it as much as our first. A beautiful property with lovely sunsets. Quiet neighborhood. Highly recommend for a comfortable adult family stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

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

Desert Beauty!

We enjoyed a weeks stay in this Beautiful, Relaxing and Comfortable home, we will definitely return!!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

Unbelievable House and Stay

This is the ultimate desert getaway house. Incredibly decorated with huge rooms, bathrooms and closets. The outdoor area and pool create a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great place A

Beautiful home and surrounding scenery. Peaceful and enjoyable place. Perfect for a guys golf getaway with 4 bedrooms with en-suite baths. Great host. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Wonderful Vacation Home

The home was perfect for our extended vacation in Scottsdale. The setting was peaceful and we particularly enjoyed the outdoor spaces where we could view desert wildlife. The pool and spa were both top notch. The house was well equipped and every room was beautifully furnished. We look forward to another stay!
Stayed 30 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

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

Family Christmas

Fantastic for family gathering for Christmas!Beautiful sunrises; dark neighborhood for seeing the stars.Wonderful open living room, dining room area.High table in the kitchen was great for games.Comfortable beds. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Pearson T.

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

Beautiful Home and location!

We love to visit No Scottsdale/Carefree/Cave Creek area and this home was the perfect location. Had everything we needed and more! Comfy beds, great location, everything we needed in the kitchen, easy communication, & fabulous pool. Can't go wrong with this one!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Outstanding accomodations and beautiful setting

We found this property to be absolutely perfect for our family to gather and reunite so we could be close to the wedding venue at Bartlett Lake. The attention to detail in cleanliness, gourmet kitchen, delightful rooms and great indoor and outdoor spaces were pleasant and enjoyable for all ages. The communication with the wonderful host was prompt and friendly. We will definitely keep this place in mind for future visits. Top-notch in all areas!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Family getaway

This property was a perfect spot for our family to meet up for Thanksgiving. It was both spacious and cozy all at once. This is near enough to Cave Creek and Carefree to be very convenient. We enjoyed hiking in the area and just hanging out at the house in the pool and spa. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

PHENOMENAL Property!

Absolutely stunning home! Immaculate, exceptionally decorated, and gorgeous pool area. JB (owner) was hands-down the most responsive host we’ve ever had. House is located in a gated community…which resulted in a quiet, peaceful, and luxurious stay. HIGHLY recommend…do not miss!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Spring break

Gorgeous home and surroundings! Phenomenal attention to details. Owner was great with communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marci P.

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

Amazing

Gorgeous, custom home! It was absolutely beautiful and perfect. Every amenity one could imagine. Thank you so much for an amazing 4 days at your immaculate home!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mick V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is fantastic! have rented homes in Cave Creek/Carefree annually for decades. Without question, this was OUR BEST EXPERIENCE EVER. The home is very large and beautifully furnished. Everything we could have needed was available to us. The pool was large and heated to our requested temps. The spa was in perfect shape; we used it almost nightly. The porch is massive, shaded, and perfect for outdoor family meals. It is a very quiet setting and the only sounds in the morning and night are the birds and animals. Most importantly, John is an ideal host. He provided all of our check-in details well in advance. During our stay he was ALWAYS IMMEDIATELY available by text with any questions we had. We so enjoyed our 30 days in this wonderful home and hope to return again next year. Do not miss the opportunity to spend vacation time in this perfect place!
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandie P.

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

Quick trip to the sunshine

Beautiful property in a great area in North Scottsdale near Cave Creek. Loved the pool with waterfall. Loved the quiet location. House is exceptional. It was only my husband and I, but the floor plan is split and all rooms are suites so would easily accommodate a group. Owners were very easy to work with. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Beautiful home in a fun location

Our stay could not have been better. The home is even more beautiful than the pictures. It’s an amazing luxury home in a great location. It’s in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful views but great hiking and nice restaurants and entertainment are close. John made the whole process easy and could not have been nicer. We will be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

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

Attending wedding and quick vacation

House was exceptionally clean, and very well done especially in regards to finishes. Very updated, And the photos, barely do it justice. Beautiful, wraparound patio with lovely exposed beams. Located across the street from Desert Mountain golf club and nearby Cave Creek and Carefree. Would book again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024