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Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views.

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An outdoor patio area with stone steps leading to a seating area with wicker furniture and a dining table.
A tall cactus in a garden with a building in the background.
A clear pool with a red lounge chair and cactus plants in the background.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden shelves, and a television.
A desert-style building with a flat roof, surrounded by cacti and a windmill.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Scottsdale, AZ
  • Place, Tonto National Forest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tom's Thumb Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Scottsdale

Located in Rio Verde Foothills, a neighbourhood in Scottsdale, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at McDowell Sonoran Preserve and McDowell Mountain Regional Park, while Penske Racing Museum and Desert Foothills Theater are cultural highlights. Consider Highlands Church for a night out or George "Doc" Cavalliere Park if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Scottsdale, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tonto National Forest - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • McDowell Mountain Regional Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tom's Thumb Trail - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Troon North Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Needle Rock Kitchen And Tap - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Onyx Bar & Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Honey And Sol - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Proof Canteen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. ?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. on 13 December 2026 start from NZ$2,843, 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 Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. located?

This family-friendly Scottsdale holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Tonto National Forest and Tom's Thumb Trail. George "Doc" Cavalliere Park and Golf Club Scottsdale 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. 56 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in this mini resort. The house was perfect for gathering together or sitting outside and reading a book. We rented this home for our grandson’s wedding which was held close by. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had a great family vacation and the house and pool and desert surroundings were just great, we would love to come back again sometime
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun winter getaway

We had a great time with the whole family at this western cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was absolutely beautiful. Wonderful outdoor space and kitchen stocked with coffee and condiments. Definitely felt at home! Pool was perfectly heated and hot tub was great for the chilly evenings. Definitely need a car to get around to restaurants, grocery store, etc. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect Desert Oasis! Our 2026 Girls Trip was a success. The house is perfect to relax and enjoy lots of laughs. It was colder than normal but the hottub kept us warm.Thank you for the great experience by fabulous hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very thoughtful. They created a space where we felt right at home. The porch heaters were an added touch that made our evenings so enjoyable while the kids swam in the heated pool. The location was great for hiking and outdoor activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Beautiful home and nice decor. Everything was perfect and we had a wonderful Christmas.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect In Every Way

Beautiful property with lots amenities. We had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

Highly recommend. Lovely property and welcoming host
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert visit

Everything was fantastic, the home,location and the outside, it felt like a resort. The hostess was great to work with and had there home very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation with kids and grand kids

This place is truly an oasis. House is beautifully furnished, stocked with all you will need, and the artwork is wonderful too. The yard and pool were beyond gorgeous. A perfect setting for relaxation desert style.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Arizona living

Awesome home. Well appointed with all the amenities. We enjoy hiking and mountain biking so the location is perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great pool and patio area, spacious and comfortable interior, in desert ranch area

Well stocked home, Jenn-Aire appliances, comfortable couches and beds, beautiful mountain and desert views, clean and attractive pool and deck! It's a bit remote, ~30 minutes to 101 but provides stunning night sky and quiet surroundings and birds chirping.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an outstanding house. It was stocked with almost every amenity you would need if you’re coming from a distance and can’t bring anything but your own personal items as we did. The hosts were very responsive to any questions we had. Beautiful sunrises over Four Peaks and Weaver’s Needle which we caught almost every day. We came primarily to hike and there are numerous options very close by. We also wanted solitude and the house is in a very quiet neighborhood. Several horse trail ride companies nearby. We had a great stay and would return without question.
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dessert delight

This house has it all so well maintained stocked and clean great views and just an awesome place. Only downside the hot tub did not work and pool was not heated enough so did not get to enjoy that but still would come back
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friend visit

Solid choice very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay outside of Scottsdale

This is a beautiful home with lots of space for everyone. The owner was extremely accommodating with our schedule and worked to get us into the home a day earlier than initially planned. The exterior of the property was well maintained and there were plenty of seating/lounging areas around the pool for us to enjoy the wonderful desert scenery.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dessert mountain retreat

Being able to enjoy the stars and quiet beauty of the dessert. The great heated pool and juccuzi. Always enjoyed by kids and grandkids every day. We loved the help yourself policy. The first night we came in late and your not close to any retail .so looking in the cabinets and refrigerator for something to calm down. Hit the spot. Owner great always there to answer any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PARADISE!

This was my second stay in this gorgeous home!! Very clean and well decorated. Cozy patio with propane towers to keep us warm on those chilly nights! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Our grandchildren were comfortable in the provided playpen and highchair. Oh, and for upkeep on the home during the week, the vacuums and mop/buckets were so handy! And lastly, the hot tub and pool were so lovely, just a great beautiful vacation in this home! Thank you to the owners who were attentive and available!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Stay however Wish the hot tub would of worked

Had the house for 16 days the hot tub only partially worked for the last two Also the water feature/waterfall didn't work the whole time we were there. Later the owners said that they don't run the waterfall in the winter. The heated pool and hot tub and waterfall were all deciding factors in renting this property. I paid extra for the heated pool. I would like some kind of compensation for not having a hot tub the whole time and when they did get it working only half of the jets worked. By the sign in book it hadn't worked for quite some time. The house and grounds are beautiful and the house is well stocked. It is a bit out of the way off the beaten track so allow for a lot of extra time in driving into the town area. I had a group of 8 women there so the pool and outdoor water features were very important to us.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 March 2025
Dear Edelweiss Thank You for your feedback, and i apologize for the hot tub not being useable during your stay. We called several companies and we had it repaired as quickly as possible. I am happy to report it has now been fixed. Regarding the waterfall, we do not advertise the waterfall feature on VRBO as we do not use it during the winter months as it cools the pool. The cost to heat the pool is included in our nightly fee so we turn off the waterfall feature in order to keep the rental fee as reasonable as possible. Once again, thanks for your feedback! Thanks Deb H
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week with family!

Cactus Flats was by far our favorite place we have stayed in Scottsdale! It is gloriously off the beaten path, but still close to hiking and other activities we love. The neighborhood is quiet, the neighbors we saw on our walks were freindly (as were the many horses in the neigh-borhood!) The pictures and description of the listing were perfect, actually, I’d say it’s even better ! The highlight of the house is for sure the outside space. The pool is lovely, landscaping was meticulous, the upper deck on the house was perfect for sunsets and stargazing! The house is well-appointed, has a lot of nice touches throughout. The owners were very kind and communicative. We did not have any issues while we were there so we didn’t need to contact them after check in. Instructions are clear and easy to understand. Everything in the house worked well, but I am confident that if we had a question, the owners would be responsive. Super fun week. We were thrilled to be able to call this property “home” for a week. Looking forward to next year, hopefully we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
his home had everything you could ever need, great kitchen, wonderful outside, patio, and lots of room for all of us
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Southwest Getaway

This house is greatZ. The exterior and interior is thoughtfully decorated with a fun Western motif. The patio feels like a decadent little oasis, which you can continue to enjoy thanks to the panoramic view from the great room. Plus, you are surrounded by nature; during our walks around the neighborhood, and while looking out those windows, we saw quail and rabbits every day. Also, a neighbor takes their donkey out for morning walks right by the house :). I did yoga at night on the rooftop patio. I highly recommend doing that. I was surrounded by stars, and on occasion I could see lighting closer to the mountains. Gorgeous!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

Our family fully enjoyed our time at Cactus Flats. The pool was terrific and the views were wonderful. We were there in one of the hottest weeks in June, so it was often much too hot to be outside in the middle of the day. We swam in the morning and then again in the evening and late into the night and avoided the hottest parts of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

Overall it was a great experience. Beautiful home with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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