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Saguaros & Sunshine from this Spacious Scottsdale Home

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Poolside gas fireplace with views of Black Mountain
1.3 acres of space to unwind and relax
Views
Incredible sunrise & sunsets from the property
Large heated pool with Baja shelf, waterfall, and basketball hoop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Scottsdale, AZ
  • Boulders Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rancho Manana Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Troon North Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Scottsdale, AZ (SCF)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bonus Room

1 Double Futon

Bunk Room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Casita

1 King Bed

Guest Room 1

1 King Bed

Guest Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Room 3

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Casita Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Saguaros & Sunshine from this Spacious Scottsdale Home

Saguaros, Sunshine, Stars, & Solitude, all while being close to great golf, dining, and shopping! This North Scottsdale home has it all! Welcome to this tranquil high desert home appropriately called "The Saguaro Sanctuary." Unwind in this 6 bedroom and 4.5 bath home on a 1.3 acre view lot in North Scottsdale. Fully equipped and beautifully furnished from top to bottom. Escape to the large heated pool* or soak in the brand new luxurious hot tub. After a day of sun and fun prepare your family dinner in the fully equipped gourmet kitchen or grill out while enjoying a cocktail at the outdoor bar/grill area. After dinner, sit by the firepit and enjoy amazing mountain views and towering cacti as you watch the sun set over Cave Creek's Black Mountain. This house sleeps large families comfortably with 4 King Beds, 1 Queen Bed, and a Bunk Room that sleeps 4. Enjoy a night shooting pool in the Billiards Room or just sit back and enjoy your favorite Sporting Event or Netflix show on 1 of the 6 Smart TVs in the house. There are two 75” HD 4000 TVs creating two separate viewing areas with one in the Great Room and another in the large Bonus Room, both overlooking the spacious covered patio. There is also a 65” HD 4000 TV in the Bunk Room for the kids. Another 65" TV is outside under the covered patio area. You can practice your hoops game either from the pool or in the driveway or play corn hole, throw the football, and/ or kick the soccer ball on the beautifully manicured back lawn. This house is perfect for two or three families as it offers three separate living areas. The attached Casita has it's own entrance thru the front courtyard. There is a king sized bed and full bathroom in the Casita. On one side of the house, you'll find the spacious Master Suite with separate office/workout room. On the other side of the home are four additional bedrooms and a large bonus room. If you enjoy exercising while on vacation, there is a brand new Peloton and fly wheel bike, weights, and yoga mats in the office off of the master. Enjoy yoga on the lawn, or take a hike on the neighborhood hiking trail. If golf is more your style, you are in the right spot! The legendary Boulders Golf Club is only a few miles away. The Legend Trails Golf Club is also just around the corner. We're not far from Troon, Desert Mountain, and many other courses. The property is so beautiful, you may not want to go out. However, if you do decide to explore, there are many things to see and do! Cave Creek and Carefree are both such cool towns and they have lots of restaurants, bars, and shops to check out. If you want more of a "city scene," you can drive 15 minutes south to DC Ranch or head to Kierland Commons/Scottsdale Quarter for great shopping and world class restaurants. At this unique property you get the best of both worlds. From The Saguaro Sanctuary, you can watch both the sunrise and sunset and gaze at the stars away from the lights of the city. This is a wonderful spot for families to escape and reconnect, or for friends to gather. We have a great location for guests to attend the Waste Management Phoenix Open Golf Tournament, the Fiesta Bowl, Super Bowl (2023), or the Barrett Jackson Collectable Car Auction. Look no further, this house truly has it all. No matter what the occasion, The Saguaro Sanctuary will exceed your expectations.
*Additional cost to heat the pool during the cooler months. Please inquire if interested in heating the pool during your stay.
Arizona TPT License #21442161
Occupancy is limited to six adults and their dependent children. Please contact host for more information.


Property manager

Karen Betz

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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: dogs (limit 1 total)
Please inquire with owner.
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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
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 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 Pinnacle Peak, a neighbourhood in Scottsdale, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tonto National Forest and Cave Creek Regional Park, while Desert Ridge Marketplace and Cave Creek Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Arizona Powerchutes and Wild at Heart. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking and mountain biking in the area.
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Scottsdale, AZ

What's nearby

  • Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Boulders Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Rancho Manana Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Troon North Golf Club - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - 23 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liberty Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Carefree Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Keeler's Neighborhood Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spotted Donkey Cantina - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Saguaros & Sunshine from this Spacious Scottsdale Home have a pool?

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

Is Saguaros & Sunshine from this Spacious Scottsdale Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Saguaros & Sunshine from this Spacious Scottsdale Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Saguaros & Sunshine from this Spacious Scottsdale Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Saguaros & Sunshine from this Spacious Scottsdale Home located?

This family-friendly Scottsdale holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Desert Forest Golf Club, Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial and One To One Primary Care. Legend Trail Golf Club and Boulders Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Close to Cave Creek

Nice place and well stocked
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

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

Gratitude

Dear Karen,I just wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. The amenities provided were top-notch and truly enhanced our experience. The common space was perfect for our family gathering and created cherished memories for all of us.From ample parking to fun activities like playing pool, swimming, and relaxing in the hot tub, we thoroughly enjoyed every moment spent at your property. Hiring a local chef to prepare a special birthday dinner was a fantastic idea, and the kitchen undoubtedly impressed us all.Your availability to answer our questions and assist us during our stay was greatly appreciated. Thank you for your hospitality and for providing us with a home away from home. We look forward to the opportunity to visit again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Guys Golf Trip

What a great house for a 6-guy golf trip (would be equally enjoyable for a family with grandkids - yep, that's me - we may be back!). The house was exceptionally well-equipped and the instructions to access were welcoming and very thorough - we were made to feel as true guests. The rooms were perfect for the six of us, and we had plenty of room, both inside and out, to gather, or for privacy. The only downside, and hardly worth mentioning, was the water pressure and the time it took for the water to heat up on the south side (I think the water pressure is a building code/regulator matter in Phoenix given the scarcity of water). By no means let this deter you - it had absolutely no impact on our rating and I would return in a heartbeat. Book the trip if you're considering it - your hosts are very gracious.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

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

Great property

This home has everything you need in a VRBO. Well stocked in the kitchen and plenty of towels and extra linens. Loved the pool! Our family really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Excellent propertyHome and surrounding area beautiful

Home and surrounding area beautiful....kitchen was well equiped which allowed me to prepare some wonderful holiday meals...Linen and towels good quality....Our hostess contacted me a couple of times to make sure all was well..towe quality
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Thanksgiving with family and friends

We had a large group, and this home was perfect for everyone. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lanie S.

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

Peaceful Sanctuary

The house was amazing! Kitchen fully stocked, lots of towels, very clean, lots of extra amenities, and owner very responsive to any questions. We stayed with our family of 6, 4 children (12-20) and they brought friends along. Plenty to do for everyone from relaxing by the pool, playing corn hole tournaments, card games, and playing on the pool table. Everyone had a blast and made memories. The house location was great as it wasn't in high traffic, yet still close to the grocery, hiking, etc. When we return to Arizona, we will definitely try to stay here again. Thank you for your hospitality as we truly felt like we were at home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

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

Fantastic home!

Our group of 50+ year old college friends loved our stay at this property. The property was excellent and very well-stocked. The backyard and particularly, the hot tub, were fantastic. The people in our group kept going on about how this was a great house! Communication and flexibility with Karen was top-notch. Would absolutely stay again. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Desert stay for WM Open.

Property was extremely clean. Communication with owner manager was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

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

Stay here

Stop looking around and stay here. Amazing hosts, amazing view, and amazing place. We could not have asked for anything better!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C., Poland, Ohio, USA

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

Clean, private, welcoming and beautiful

The house was even more beautiful in person. Huge home, space for 12 of us to come together for meals, visiting, swimming and playing games. Private enough for family to have their own space with multiple bedrooms and many common areas. Home is very well stocked with anything you need in the kitchen to toiletries and paper products. This house is a gem!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

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

We would definitely stay here again!

Great views, super relaxing, everything you needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

eileen c.

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

Fun Family weekend

We were 2 siblings with our adult children meeting for Easter weekend. The house was perfect for this occasion. The bedrooms were comfortable and common areas had plenty of space for everyone to relax in. Outside is beautiful and we spent most of our time enjoying the Arizona sun. The kitchen is well equipped and having a grill was fantastic. Karen was easy to reach and answered all of my questions prior to arrival regarding food stores etc. Everyone had a good time and would return in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Golf getaway

The house was clean and neat with all the luxuries you would except. The pool and hot tub were great after playing golf all day. I would stay there again and would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla T., San Francisco

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

Beautiful Oasis with A+ Host

My group of 14 adults all had the best time enjoying this gorgeous house in Scottsdale. The house is truly an oasis and was equipped with everything we could have needed during our stay. Karen is an absolute gem of a host and was extremely communicative during our stay - couldn't have asked for anything else. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

starla g.

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

Carefree stay

Excellent, Karen had the house well stocked and responded quickly to all questions. The house was clean and easy to live in. The location was ideal for groceries, restaurants, and entertainment. I would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre M.

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

Serenity!

This is an amazing house with an amazing host! The property and surroundings are gorgeous. We had a girls reunion here and it was a perfect setting. The pool, hot tub and outside spaces are great and the views of the mountains make it quiet serene. The interior is very well appointed and we all commented on how well stocked it is. Towels (both bath and pool), cooking supplies, dishes.... you name it and it’s there in large volume. Makes things so easy! Absolutely loved it - highly recommend and would like to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette S.

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

Luxurious , relaxing , and exactly what we wanted

We spent the weekend as family , which included 12 adults . The sleeping arrangements were amazing , every duo had their own room , and there are PLENTY of bathrooms . The owner also keeps plenty of towels , toilet paper and items in showers should you happen to forget . It was amazing . The backyard is spacious and the pool was awesome. Everyone enjoyed the scenery around the yard , so peaceful and relaxing ! The pool table was a huge hit among the guys in our group , and it’s located in a perfect spot of the house. I loved the little workout area attached to the master for a morning workout ! The house as a whole is perfect , even better than the pictures , everyone was in awe ! It’s gorgeous , decorated super cute! There are plenty of places to sit and relax ! Also two fridges available , perfect for big families ! Karen , the host , was amazing , super responsive and easy to communicate with before , during , and after ! We’d stay again in a heartbeat !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas E., Indianapolis

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

Excellent Stay

The house was excellent. Very clean, lots of amenities. Very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed the accommodations!

About the host

Hosted by Karen Betz

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We are full time Oregonians who found ourselves escaping to the sunshine of Arizona on a regular basis. We stayed in resorts for years and finally decided to buy a home for our family to enjoy. We have had success renting our home on the Oregon Coast and decided to make our Arizona escape available to other families to enjoy. We hope you find our home to be the perfect place to make memories with your family & friends.

Why they chose this property

Our family loves to travel with our other family members and friends. Each time we rent a house, we have a great time but leave thinking, "if there was just a little more space, or if the house was just configured a little differently." This home offers a layout that encourages people to gather, but also provides the space you need (sometimes you just need a little break from all the wonderful gathering time!). There are multiple living room areas inside, as well as many different seating areas outside. As comfortable and spacious as the inside of the home is, the outside is what is really special! The turf yard is large and level, perfect for having a catch, playing corn hole, or letting the pups chase the ball. The heated pool is a nice size and has an awesome Baja shelf if you just want to lounge. After months of waiting, our hot tub finally arrived! The covered sitting area is my favorite place to enjoy my coffee in the morning sun. The area by the grill is perfect for hanging with the chef! There are two other patios near the back of the property that take advantage of the beautiful views and sunsets, one of which has a gorgeous gas fire pit. This home and yard truly offer so many opportunities for family fun. Our family loves it and we're confident yours will as well.

What makes this property unique

There are many beautiful homes in Scottsdale. The first thing that stands out about this one and really makes it unique, are the massive saguaro cactus on the property. We have two incredible saguaro that tower over the pool and sitting areas in the backyard. Beyond the fence line, there are hundreds more. The cactus and mountains beyond them make for such an amazing view. Another unique feature, is the lack of light pollution. We aren't far from the city, but this neighborhood is amazing for it's darkness. Once the sun sets, the sky just lights up with stars. To sit outside and watch the sky is a pretty magical thing. Our home is comfortable, peaceful, and sits in a really special spot. We can't wait for you to see it for yourselves.

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