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Desert Retreat | Private Sport Court & Pet Friendly

Holiday home in Scottsdale with water park and Hot tub

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Gather poolside, soak up desert evenings in your private pool & hot tub.
Chase the sunset and score. Your private sports court is ready for action.
Embrace the warmth of our inviting living area, where rustic charm meets modern elegance.
Claim your seat with the big screen in your cozy theater room. Lights, camera, action!
Kick back in Scottsdale. Your simple spot for desert living.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14295.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Scottsdale, AZ
  • Place, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, OdySea Aquarium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Talking Stick Resort Casino
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Desert Retreat | Private Sport Court & Pet Friendly


Indulge in the epitome of luxury at our exquisite 5-bed 3.5-bath home in Scottsdale. Discover a resort-like pool area, complemented by an enchanting outdoor living space and a captivating fireplace. Experience sophistication.

The Space:
Located in Scottsdale, you will love this five-bedroom home. The large living room area provides ample options for entertaining with its multiple seating arrangements. The open floor plan allows easy conversation from the updated kitchen to the living room area.
Open the large sliding door and take your guest outside to the resort style backyard. Watch the kids enjoy the water slide while you relax with your favorite beverage by the fireplace.

The home features a movie theater perfect for relaxing after a long day out in the sun. Paired with blazing fast GIG-speed Internet for this home is perfect for family, fun, or business.

Bedroom layout:
Bedroom 1: King Bed with ensuite
Bedroom 2: King Bed
Bedroom 3 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
Bedroom 5: Full over Full Bunk Bed
Theater: Full size sofa sleeper

The master bedroom has an ensuite. Down the hall is a full bathroom for the first two queen bedrooms. There is a half bath next to the living room. The other hall is a full bathroom going to the bunk beds and the king bedroom.

All towels and linens supplied.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to create lasting holiday memories. Book your Christmas or New Year getaway with us today and experience the magic of the season in the comfort of a home away from home.

Terms and conditions apply. Please contact us.

This is not a house for parties or events. This is a quiet neighborhood, and the house rules must be followed.

Upon booking, we require all our guests to submit a copy of their ID through our guest registration form. This is both for our security and is our standard procedure. Unable to comply would mean cancellation of your reservation.

Management will carefully evaluate and consider every reservation made by locals, individuals under 25 years of age, or those made at the last minute. As part of our standard procedure, we will require a fully refundable security deposit of $1000. This deposit will be promptly refunded upon check-out, provided there are no damages or incidents for which the renter is responsible.

TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE AND USE TAX LICENSE: 21328747
City Of Scottsdale License: 2023926

Per city ordinance we have systems to monitor noise levels and exterior monitors of the property. Any tampering of security systems could result in fees and eviction. Occupancy/Family Size Properties must limit all short-term rental occupancy to have a maximum family size of six adults and their related dependent children.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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
Non-smoking. No Pets Allowed. Management reserves the right to evaluate and consider every reservation made by locals, individuals under 25 years ...

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Scottsdale

Located in Central Scottsdale, a neighbourhood in Scottsdale, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Fashion Square 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 Tempe Town Lake. Check out an event or a game at Westworld of Scottsdale, and consider making time for Phoenix Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing, horse riding and mountain climbing.
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Scottsdale, AZ

What's nearby

  • Mayo Clinic Scottsdale - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • OdySea Aquarium - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Westworld of Scottsdale - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Talking Stick Resort Casino - 13 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Kierland Commons - 16 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪DD Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George & Son's Asian Cuisine - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Retreat | Private Sport Court & Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Retreat | Private Sport Court & Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Retreat | Private Sport Court & Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Desert Retreat | Private Sport Court & Pet Friendly located?

Located in Central Scottsdale, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Mayo Clinic Scottsdale and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Scottsdale Ranch Park. Scottsdale Ranch Park Tennis Center and Eagle Mountain Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reid A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars! The backyard oasis including the pool, spa, put green, basketball/sport court were amazing! The house was very clean and the beds were all comfortable. The kids loved the movie theatre room, pool table and shuffle board game. It was spacious for all 12 of us and we would definitely rent the property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pool oasis

Our stay at this property was great! The pool is what we loved the most as well as the theater room. The beds are comfortable and the host is very responsive to any needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as described. Communication was clear. Enjoyed our stay at this house. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool and general outdoor area of the house was excellent. Bit of a learning curve on the controls for the pumps/etc but we figured it out! Sink and mini fridge in the lanai did not work. Indoor was nice, the layout worked really well for our group. Had some issues with the TV in the living room not operating properly but we didn't have much case to use it anyways - the theater room was great though! Kitchen was minimally appointed but had all the basics. Washing machine made a VERY loud noise when in use, meant we couldn't really run it while we were in the house but our stay was short enough it didn't matter. Great quiet location, not too far from groceries/restaurants/attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Place for our Golf Trip

Location was great and property had all we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine B.

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

Family get away

It was an hot summer over 110 everyday but we didn't even notice because we spent the entire time in the pool. This is a great house if you have kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin L.

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

Scottsdale get away

6 adults all enjoyed our stay, very clean, lots of amenities, games, pool, hot tub we all great. Never left the property just cooked and hung out for 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Holiday Stay

House layout and outside features were great. Stayed with family (group of 10) and the property served us perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evan S.

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

Boys Golf Weekend

10/10! Awesome house! Very comfortable, great location! Would highly recommend to anyone coming to the Scottsdale area on a group trip! The host was always quick to respond and assist with anything if needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Paradise

Absolutely beautiful house. Loved the pool and everything the house had to offer. We barely left the house fun for all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carys B.

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

Resort Backyard

We had a great stay with our teens. We’ve been coming to Scottsdale the last 10 years and this was one of our favorites. The backyard was amazing, we didn’t want to leave. We loved the location and layout of the house. Quick drive to all the good food and shopping in Scottsdale but you can escape back to the large private backyard oasis.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

amazing property

we were so happy with this booking! we spent the first part of the week with friends and the second part of the week with our family and kids. and it was perfect for both types of functions!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M., Phoenix

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

Pool stay for birthday

Local group wanted a private pool to celebrate a birthday. House was clean and everything was as highlighted in the listing. It was 110+ degrees the weekend we were there but the pool was refreshing and had some shade.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation house

The house is the perfect size for a big crowd. It’s very spacious so no one is crammed for space. The backyard is beautiful and very relaxing. The only issue I had was the cleanliness in the master bedroom. Other than that it was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

emily C.

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

Great property for a familiy vacation

This property was great, wonderful pool area and backyard and nice open kitchen/living area. There was an issue with the water the first few days, the cold had an issue so it was burning hot but it got fixed. The house was mostly re-modeled but the master bath was still old. There are a few repairs needed you could tell were just patched back but for a few day stay it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Perfect Family Trip

We had the best time here! Two families with a total of 8 kids ages 16 to 5 and everyone had a blast. Not once did anyone complain they were bored. The pool was perfect, we played pickle ball, basketball, corn hole and had enough space in the backyard to play some football! After getting worn out playing all day it was so nice to turn on a movie in the theater room for the kids and let the parents relax in the outdoor spaces. Inside the house is so spacious and the open concept is great for having everyone together. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for the perfect family or adult getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Angelia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Wonderful Outdoor Area!

The house was very nice. Once we got in. The access code we were sent did not work and we spent first 20 minutes outside at night listening to coyotes before they got us in. Once in…. We enjoyed the house including theater room. The outdoor area (pool,spa, fireplace, golf, basketball, dining) was fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

AMAZING!! 5 Stars

The home did not disappoint. It was everything we could ask for. The property manager was very responsive and helpful throughout the stay. The pool and spa were amazing and the perfect temp when warmed for the winter nights in Arizona. The home was spacious and fit our large family very nicely. The kitchen was huge and fit all of us ladies when it came time to cooking meals for the family. We would definitely stay again if ever in Arizona. Thank you!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Li W.

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

Spacious and fun house for reunion

Our party of 8 college friends celebrate our 50th birthdays at this lovely property. The house was clean, beautifully decorated, with lots of entertainment options indoors and outdoors. We enjoyed spending the days exploring Scottsdale, Sedona, and the Boulders Spa, but because the house was so nice we had most dinners on the patio and enjoyed the pool/spa/slide. The property managers were very responsive. When we discovered the spa didn’t heat up on the first night, it was addressed the very next morning. I would recommend staying here and would book again when visiting the area. Our entire party loved staying here, thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

barbara s.

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Spent 5 days on property for Spring Training. Property was listed with lots of outside activities for adults and kids alike. Inside of home was clean and had nice layout for 3 families. Kitchen wasn’t stocked with enough cleaning supplies, dish towels, trash bags, etc. Be prepared to bring your own. Ice maker did not work on refrigerator. Outside was a major disappointment. The pool and spa were non functional 4 out of 5 days. Technicians were sent out 5 times and issues were not resolved leaving us without one of the major reasons we booked this property. And, dead mouse was in pool when we arrived. Property management was not willing to give any compensation refund for lack of nonfunctional pool/spa. Would not book again. Not worth money spent.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chad C.

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

Great property for large family

We had 11 in our party including ages from 8-42. The property is very well taken care of and had everything we needed for a wonderful staycation. The pool was amazing. We had some issues with the internet and had to reset the router in order to reconnect to the wifi a couple times but otherwise it was a nice experience. The only downside was the air conditioning. It was extremely loud in the kitchen area and unfortunately that was the only area in the home that was constantly cool. The rooms on both wings of the home were very warm and the AC did not seem to reach them very well. They provided box fans for each of the rooms but it did not really help to keep the rooms cool. For the cost of the rental we expected the AC to work well in each bedroom. Otherwise the listing was accurate and we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peyton R.

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

Bachelor trip/golf trip

A few things about the property needs to be known. The septic tank must be small because the pipes/ sink was easily backed up which made the house smell terrible. Not constant but very prevalent when it backs up. There is a Mrs. Packman machine but it doesn’t work. The theater is really cool, however the AC on that side of the house is sub-par and the top chairs don’t recline. Lastly, the back porch patio table is very close to breaking on one side. Not to say this is a bad place. Overall, great place to stay but these few items need addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Andrew B.

Desert Retreat Highs and Lows

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The pool was spectacular as advertised, the bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. However we encountered a lot of challenges elsewhere. Toilet water seeped from under the floor in a bathroom, the ice machine, ceiling fan, sink faucet, toaster, and can opener were all broken. When you spend this kind of money you expect higher quality. We were not told we would need to buy our own toilet paper, tissues, and cleaning supplies, that came as a shock when we ran out of toilet paper. Management responded to my request quickly about the toilet water coming up from the floor but ignored my request to have the ice machine fixed. The pack and Play and highchair were nice when traveling with kids but there were no dishes or cups for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Tom J.

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

October Vacation

The house and was what was advertised. The house was clean when we arrived but the house from being a VRBO rental needed some work as the carpets were well used and in need of a cleaning or replacing. We did find that there was very little in the way of kitchen supplies which included dishwasher tabs ( we had to buy a bag) as not many were supplied. There was a pepper shaker and the salt was in a box, which isn't convenient to use. The house really didn't have any kitchen condiments other than the salt and pepper. The house did have a lot of plates, glasses and pots and pans, knifes and forks. We did opt out of heating the pool but soon realized that we needed to heat the pool so we contacted House and Homes and mentioned that the pool was in need of a cleaning. We also asked that they turn on the heat after it was cleaned. I talked to Jane at House and Homes (Jane was excellent) and they agreed to not to charge us to heat the pool as we had a few other issues that needed to be attended to. House and Homes were excellent and had the pool people and a plumber look at the sinks and fan, which were all fixed perfectly. We did have pool issues as the week went on as we could not keep the heater on and was off for the last two days. The location was perfect and close to stores, restaurants and other activities near by.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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