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Sparkling Clean, Quite, Valley Ho, Perfect Location! Walk, Run, Bike, Baseball!

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Living area
Open concept living space. Urban, global decor throughout. Ceiling speakers.
Open dining/ kitchen area. Counter seating too.
Stainless appliances & Quartz counter-tops. Farm sink. Fully equipped kitchen.
Seating for 6. Most all lighting on dimmer switches/ create that "special mood".

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Scottsdale, AZ
  • Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Scottsdale Fashion Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Camelback Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

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

Primary En-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Sparkling Clean, Quite, Valley Ho, Perfect Location! Walk, Run, Bike, Baseball!

Welcome to 1st Avenue – Your Trendy Southwest Oasis in the Heart of Old Town Scottsdale!

Discover a truly exceptional Scottsdale experience at 1st Avenue, a charming remodeled 1960's bungalow just steps away from Old Town’s vibrant Main Street and the iconic Valley Ho Hotel. Perfect for travelers near and far, this charming home blends mid-century character with all the modern amenities you crave, creating an inviting “home away from home” that’s as stylish as it is comfortable.
Stylish,

Thoughtfully Designed Accommodations

Designed for relaxation and style, 1st Avenue comfortably hosts up to six guests. Each of the three spacious bedrooms features cozy beds with plush mattresses, premium décor, and luxurious linens to ensure a restful night’s sleep. Two updated bathrooms with spa-like touches, including a soaking tub and fully equipped showers, make it easy to unwind after a day of adventure.
The open-concept living area invites you to relax in style with its plush sofa, a 65" flat-screen TV, perfect for movie nights or catching the big game. For culinary enthusiasts, the fully stocked kitchen is complete with stainless steel appliances, generous counter space, and a convenient breakfast bar to kick-start your mornings.

Private Backyard & Outdoor Entertainment

Step outside to enjoy Scottsdale’s perfect weather in 1st Avenue’s private, serene backyard. Host a barbecue with the gas grill, relax with friends on the covered patio, or unwind in this tranquil outdoor oasis, ideal for sunny afternoons or cozy evenings under the stars.

Prime Location in Scottsdale’s Old Town

Location is everything, and 1st Avenue is in a premier spot for experiencing the best of Scottsdale. A short stroll brings you to the Scottsdale Canal Path for morning jogs, scenic strolls, or leisurely bike rides. Nearby, Scottsdale Fashion Square offers high-end shopping or visit Old Town’s vibrant galleries, trendy boutiques, and award-winning restaurants await your discovery. Explore local favorites like Olive & Ivy, Arcadia Farms, Roaring Fork, The Mission, and Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers, and don’t miss the popular Thursday Art Walk, running from October to May.

Exclusive Amenities to Enhance Your Stay

1st Avenue offers everything needed for a seamless, enjoyable stay. Stay connected with high-speed WiFi and YouTubeTV, and relax with smart TVs in each bedroom so everyone can unwind in their own way. Whether traveling for business or leisure, our well-appointed home ensures comfort and convenience.

Why Choose 1st Avenue?

Unlike many rentals in Old Town, 1st Avenue is a private home—not a condo—providing you with a unique blend of privacy and proximity to Scottsdale’s top attractions. As a VRBO Premier Host with numerous five-star reviews for accommodation, cleanliness and location, we take pride in delivering an exceptional experience for every guest. Our family-friendly property comfortably accommodates up to six guests, and as seasoned hosts, we’re happy to provide local insights and assist with your plans to make your visit memorable.

Close to Major Attractions

Just minutes from the SF Giants Spring Training Stadium, a short drive to Salt River Fields (home of the Diamondbacks and Rockies), several world-class golf courses, and the scenic Scottsdale Waterfront, 1st Avenue is perfectly situated for both relaxation and adventure. A quick drive brings you to the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, and popular hiking spots like Camelback Mountain, Gateway Loop, and Pinnacle Peak (Visit www,alltrails.com) for more trail adventures. If you’re visiting for Scottsdale’s signature events like Barrett-Jackson or the WM Phoenix Open, our location offers easy access with Uber and Waymo services just minutes away.

Nearby Highlights and Local Attractions

1st Avenue places you within reach of Scottsdale’s most popular destinations:
• Scottsdale Fashion Square (0.5 mi) – Enjoy high-end shopping within walking
distance.
• SF Giants Spring Training Stadium (1 mi) – Catch all the Spring Training
excitement.
• Scottsdale Artists’ School (.6 mi) – 14 min walk or a 2 min drive
• Phoenix Zoo & Desert Botanical Garden (3 mi) – Perfect for family-friendly
outings and desert exploration.
• Golf Courses – Play at renowned courses like TPC Scottsdale, Troon North,
Grayhawk, the Phoenician, all nearby.
• Talking Stick Casino & Top Golf – For gaming, golf, dining, and fun for all ages.
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (10-15 min drive) – Conveniently accessible for
travelers.
• Arizona State University – (6 mile drive)

For those looking to explore further, scenic drives lead to the Grand Canyon or red rocks of Sedona, the historic charm of Tucson, Kartchner Caverns State park outside of Tucson, and even the excitement of Las Vegas.

Experience Scottsdale’s Premier Events

From world-famous events to local festivals, 1st Avenue is ideally located for Scottsdale’s top experiences:
• Barrett-Jackson Car Auction (January) – See classic and luxury cars at this
renowned auction.
• Arabian Horse Show (Jan/Feb) – A prestigious event for equestrian enthusiasts.
• WM Phoenix Open (Jan/Feb) – Enjoy one of the PGA Tour’s most exciting
tournaments.
• Scottsdale Arts Festival (March) – A vibrant mix of art, live music, and local eats.
• Cactus League Spring Training (March-April) – Catch top MLB teams up close
and personal.

Explore the Best of Old Town from an Unbeatable Location!

Stay at 1st Avenue, where you’re steps from Scottsdale’s top spots for dining, entertainment, and local experiences. Whether you prefer a short stroll or a quick ride, there are plenty of ways to get around since this is such a great location in the heart of Old Town. Satisfy your cravings at nearby favorites like Arcadia Farms, The Herb Box, Barrio Queen, or Grimaldi’s Pizza. Indulge in cool treats from The Gelato Spot, unwind at Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers, or start your day right with breakfast at Morning Squeeze or Farm & Craft.
On Saturdays, the local Farmers Market and nearby Food Truck night offer fresh options and unique finds, just a few blocks away. And for those who want to explore even more, Scottsdale’s free “Ollie the Trolley” and the city bus are convenient options.

Truly the Heart of Old Town: Unlike many other rentals, 1st Avenue is a private home in the best location, close to everything Old Town has to offer—perfect for guests looking to enjoy the energy of Scottsdale right at their doorstep.
Whether you're here to explore Scottsdale’s art scene, shop luxury boutiques, immerse yourself in the local nightlife, or simply relax in a comfortably styled home, 1st Avenue is the perfect base for your adventures. We can’t wait to welcome you to this Scottsdale treasure and help make your stay unforgettable!

Property manager

Gwen Talbert
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2024277

About the area

Scottsdale

Southwest Village, a neighbourhood in Scottsdale, is home to this holiday home. Scottsdale Fashion Square 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 Camelback Mountain and Tempe Town Lake. Travelling with kids? Make time for Phoenix Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Chase Field. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Scottsdale, AZ

What's nearby

  • Scottsdale Waterfront - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Scottsdale Fashion Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Scottsdale Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Camelback Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Priest Dr - Washington Station - 7 min drive
  • Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coach House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cafe ZuZu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fourtillfour - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Outrider Rooftop Lounge - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sparkling Clean, Quite, Valley Ho, Perfect Location! Walk, Run, Bike, Baseball! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sparkling Clean, Quite, Valley Ho, Perfect Location! Walk, Run, Bike, Baseball!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sparkling Clean, Quite, Valley Ho, Perfect Location! Walk, Run, Bike, Baseball!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sparkling Clean, Quite, Valley Ho, Perfect Location! Walk, Run, Bike, Baseball! located?

Located in Southwest Village, this family-friendly Scottsdale holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Scottsdale Waterfront and Scottsdale Fashion Square. Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Enjoyable Scottsdale Stay

Home and location were excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

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

Great spot and host

Gwen was an awesome host and we will be back and stay here again. Thx for sharing your perfect home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Rad Scottsdale Property!

This place was amazing. Loved the decor and location. Very clean, and the best accommodations we’ve had at a VRBO. Great host too! 5/5 easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney C.

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

Clean and Cozy

We stayed here for 4 nights and it was great! We also hosted Thanksgiving dinner here and could not have been more pleased with how stocked the kitchen was with everything we needed. Not only did we feel right at home, we did not want to leave, and the host was great!! We will be staying there again =-).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances J.

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

Destination Wedding Stay

The property was clean and so well stocked with everything you would need in a home. Perfect location close to the Valley Ho and Old Town Scottsdale. We would definately stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

J. R. Y.

Great Scottsdale Home

My friends and I have been coming to Scottsdale for years for Spring Training baseball. This house was the perfect home base for the four of us. Perfectly situated walking distance to Old Town Scottsdale. The house is exceptionally clean and tastefully appointed. Owner was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jeneane A.

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

Uber chill vibe

A friend and I booked our stay at the last minute and we are so happy we did. Gwen and Todd have designed an extremely comfortable space to enjoy for a short 4-night stay or long term visit. Our busy holiday weekend was so much more enjoyable knowing that our hosts thought of every detail designed for our comfort. Add to that, the location of this home is just perfect for a walk through Old Town; and their proactive thoughtful messages prior and after arrival were a breath of fresh air. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

NIna K.

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

Amazing weekend!

This house is adorable with tons of amazing details. The gym allowed me to not miss a workout, which I appreciated! The location is top notch. 8 minute walk to old town, and a short 30 minute drive to Glendale and Peoria which we were traveling to for my nephews baseball games. Host went above and beyond to accommodate anything and everything we needed. Everything was much appreciated, and we had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Super Location and a Good Value

We stayed for a full 6 weeks from halfway through January all the way through February. The place has a beautiful location because it's quiet and peaceful, yet right across the Street from Old Town Scottsdale so you can actually walk places--a rarity in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. The house is roomy and comfortable and every effort has been made to make it clean and modern. But the real treat is the communication with the host. Both Gwen and Todd are excellent to work with and I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great Place

The house was everything and more than one could have expected. Gwen was responsive and easy to work with. This was a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Extremely clean and comfortable. The hosts were very responsive. Wonderful restaurants within walking distance. Definitely 5-star!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

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

It was great!

Wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn H.

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

Great House!

Great House - as advertised, clean, responsive owner, well stocked kitchen, great location, and really enjoyed the gym (one of the reasons we selected the house for the gym). Thanks again!
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Super cute home, great location

This is a beautiful house in a great location. Great amenities, very clean, technology thru-out the home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Clean, Cozy and Convenient

The house in Scottsdale was perfect for what we wanted to do. Explore Scottsdale, see some baseball and have a comfortable place to do it in. The house is comfortable, and the outdoor patio was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved the house

The house is ideally located to walk to restaurants, the grocery store and hiking trails. I appreciated that it was very well equipped with trash bags, dish soap, spices, hair products and hairdryers. We cooked on the grill and was pleased to find the pots, pans and knives to be in good condition. The house is in a nice quiet neighborhood. It is a small house but perfect for the three of us over Thanksgiving. I highly recommend. I look forward to renting again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane I.

First-Class on 1st Avenue Appropriately Named

Beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable home located within walking distance to wonderful restaurants, shopping and the Giant's stadium. Communication with Gwen and Todd was great. They checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. We did. They also provided special touches throughout the home to make their guests feel at home. Our group of 6 adults enjoyed a fun and relaxing trip and we would definitely stay at First-Class on 1st Avenue again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Beautiful home in great location

Our group, consisting of two couples, had a wonderful stay. The home is beautifully decorated with all we needed and more, and in a great location only 5-10 min walk to old Scottsdale. The host was helpful, and able to answer all of our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Great home and a great location!

Great Home and great location in Scottsdale. Would definelty book again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bob B., Costa Mesa

We loved the house very clean and modern with new appliances and bedding and iPad controls

The house was clean and remodeled and very comfortable wirh ipad controlled tv and music. The area near downtown Scottsdale and the valley Ho resort was ideal. You could walk to the nearby shops and restaurants. The owners are very nice and accommodating and checked on us to make sure we were comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Steven T.

Great house close to Old Town

House was very nice and clean. It was in a good neighborhood and also had a nice patio. Walking distance to Old Town. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by Gwen Talbert

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We have been Scottsdale residents for over 30 years and still feel living in Scottsdale is like being on an endless vacation! It is our sincere hope that you too will feel the sunshine, experience the fun, find time to relax and most of all feel the vibe that being in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale offers.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location and of course the home itself!
As a child, I stayed at The Valley Ho Resort and vividly remember the Springtime scent of orange blossoms and warm gentle breezes. Never did I dream that I would own a small slice of AZ heaven just across the street!

What makes this property unique

It was once a tired little 1950's bungalow that had never been kissed by a crazed interior designer as myself, or a hammer wielding maniac like my husband. Our son even began to amass better tools than his father as he too put endless hours of sweat equity into making this home a 21st century prize.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests