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Family oasis with heated pool, desert landscaping and South Mountain views.

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9 Palms with South Mountain in the background. Yes. We have 9 Palm trees.
Western Star Park across the street from Nine Palms
Another picture of Western Star Park.
Backyard pool is gated for safety.
View of the covered patio from our pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Phoenix, AZ
  • Arizona Grand Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Arizona Mills Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Arizona State University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family oasis with heated pool, desert landscaping and South Mountain views.

Nine Palms is a beautiful, single -story home near South Mountain in the Ahwatukee Foothills neighborhood of Phoenix. Over 50 miles of hiking and mountain biking are a block away. We face Western Star Park. The far end of the park features a covered children's play area as well as tennis and basketball courts.

Highlights
* Desert landscaped backyard with heated, gated pool
* Covered patio with ceiling fans, night lighting, patio sofa, chairs and large dining table.
* 1 gas grill and 1 wood pellet smoker grill
*2,250 sq.ft. of indoor living space with tiled floors.
*4 bedrooms.
*2 full bathrooms
*washer and dryer
*Walk-in closet in master bedroom
*55" tv in great room; 34" tv in master bedroom
*Kitchen has ample cabinets and granite counter tops and a 6- ft. long kitchen island
*top of line stainless steel appliances
*Farm table in dining room seats 8
*2-car garage with epoxy floor

Details:
*Master bedroom with king bed and handicapped accessible walk-in shower. Double french doors lead to the pool/patio area.
*Second bedroom with twin beds
*Third bedroom with queen bed
*Fourth bedroom features large desk and sleeper sofa

For Younger Guests
* a high chair, Pack and Play, extra cot, toys, books and pool inflatables.

Location
*20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
*15 minutes from Tempe and ASU
*20 minutes from Phoenix city center
*Major League Baseball spring training facilities are close -Mesa
* Old Town Scottsdale is 30 minutes north.

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Property manager

Barbara Munder
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
pets are restricted to dogs and Qty of 1 - special requests considered.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property registration number 21099052

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Phoenix

Located in Phoenix, this holiday home is in the city centre. Arizona Mills Mall and Chandler Fashion Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tempe Town Lake and Camelback Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Chase Field or Footprint Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Phoenix, AZ

What's nearby

  • Oasis Water Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Arizona Grand Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Arizona Mills Mall - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Arizona State University - 12 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • College Ave - Apache Blvd Station - 13 min drive
  • Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lin's Grand Buffet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family oasis with heated pool, desert landscaping and South Mountain views. have a pool?

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

Is Family oasis with heated pool, desert landscaping and South Mountain views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family oasis with heated pool, desert landscaping and South Mountain views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family oasis with heated pool, desert landscaping and South Mountain views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family oasis with heated pool, desert landscaping and South Mountain views. located?

Located in Ahwatukee Foothills, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Oasis Water Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Arizona Grand Golf Course. Arizona Mills Mall and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house and hosts!
Barbara and Marc are incredible hosts that have thought of everything for their guests! The house was clean organized and the pool was a dream setup with a gate for safety. From sunscreen to extra blankets, this house was perfect for our stay and the location was right across from the park. We can't recommend this gem enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nine Palms
The home is located in an ideal neighborhood, close to shopping and hiking on South Mtn. The home is very clean and equipped with all the amenities that you need for your stay. This was our second stay and we would highly recommend this property. Great pool and outdoor seating area.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet with easy access to mountain trails
We enjoyed the beauty and comfort and location of this property. It was the perfect place to stay while in town for a wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great hiking nearby!
House was clean and well stocked. Kitchen was great, we cooked many families meals, and it had all the tools needed! Property management was responsive to all questions. Great pool. Easy access to South Mountain hiking. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph and Laurie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home in great location
We enjoyed our stay at this home very much. The park across the street and the hiking trails directly behind the house were very nice indeed. The patio area and swimming pool were great to have available.The house itself was very well-equipped.(not always the case in vacation rentals). I especially appreciated the kitchen as it had everything needed for meal preparation, including interesting cookbooks! Speaking of books, there were lots of interesting ones on the bookshelves. I only regret that I didn't have time to finish reading Rin Tin Tin. My granddaughter also enjoyed doing most of the jigsaw puzzles and playing with the blocks.The bed in the master was very comfortable. There were lamps on bedside tables on both sides of the bed. There were also table lamps in other areas of the house, also something that is rare. (I have been known to have to go to local thrift stores in other places to buy a cheap lamp to read by).I would definitely recommend this home to others.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
The location was excellent, the property very clean, and the kitchen was outfitted extremely well in supporting our family for the Thanksgiving holiday. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! Home Away from Home!
Brought our adult daughter for a 3 day stay. We had so much fun! Pool was perfect size! House was comfy and fully loaded with everything we needed! Host was very flexible and accommodating! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ervalene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
This property was great! We enjoyed our stay tremendously! Great communications with the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jed G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy and perfectly sized
Came to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon and other sites. This was a great place to bring the family and explore Arizona from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
The listing and the prior reviews held up to their 5-star ratings. There were 4 of us staying at the property. Since it is one level, it was perfect for my 80+ year old parents. The large, well-equipped kitchen and open floor plan made it easy prepare food, serve and visit. We enjoyed our time in the pool and on the patio throughout our stay. The owners were very responsive to any questions we had during our stay. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
This is a wonderful house in a great location. Barbara could not have been a nicer host. The house is child friendly - we loved having the pack and play and the high chair there! The pool was clean, warm and protected to keep small ones from tumbling in. While we most likely won't be back in Phoenix any time soon (our goddaughter graduated from ASU) - if we are there we would definitely rent this home again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Arizona Feeling of Home
We have made several stays at this property (and hope to make more) which only get better each and every time. When we walk in the front door it feels like home. Everything remains well-maintained, true to the website description and photos are accurate representations of the home. It was a wild week with the Yankees playing the Dbacks, the NCAA Final Four, an eclipse, a major concert and motorcycle rally. The Desert Trail starting just around the corner remains in great condition for our morning hikes. The pool is warm and regularly maintained. If you enjoy theater in the area, we average two great shows per stay. All stores you need are within a 5 minute drive. Most importantly, you are in great hands with the host of 9 Palms who will go to any length to guarantee your stay is a most successful one.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

david r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Entertainment Home
We celebrated Thanksgiving with our AZ family. The home was perfect for entertaining. It is very close to the airport, shopping, and more. Open space concept with great TVs and comfortable beds...Pool was heated and there were excellent grills. Would stay again in a heartbeat...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Property!!
Wonderful property with everything we could have asked for on our vacation! Thanks so much for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Property Yet!
We've been renting VRBOs in the Phoenix area for over ten years and I have to say this may be the best rental we have stayed at. Great location, park across the street, shopping nearby, restaurants nearby. Don't miss Rustler's Roost! This property had everything you need to grill, to cook, for the pool and for the kids. I definately recommend it and if it's available we will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay here! Do not hesitate to book!
Excellent home to stay in while in Phoenix. Super clean, beautiful central location. This home has everything you could think to need. We stay in many vrbos & this was top notch. Perfect for children. The pool is gated, there were toys and interesting books. Many kitchen supplies, extra toilet paper. So many little touches made our stay just wonderful. The house was immaculate and in a quiet safe neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ABSOLUTELY!!!You definitely want to stay in this beautiful well maintained home!
Three of us ladies from "Butte-ful" Butte Montana went to Pheonix to go to a concert. We booked this amazing home for 5 days and nights. It is far more gorgeous and comfortable than the pictures tell. It is very conviently located and easy to hop the freeways to get around. Everything we needed for our stay was there. Clean towels, bedding, dishes, soaps etc... Having a washer and dryer avaiable and a completely stocked kitchen was a huge plus. The decor was beautiful and very warm and homely feeling. We lounged around on the patio in the mornings,visiting, worked on puzzles - then took a swim in the extremely clean and (salt water) pool (non of that smelly gross feeling on your skin clorine) before we went shopping and sightseeing. Only to return to a very comfy home , more time in the pool and hanging on the patio. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were so comfortable as was the bedding. Our stay was PERFECT!!! We can't wait to stay here again. A huge thank you to our hosts for making their home available!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
comfortable for large family
We had a great stay here in ahwatukee. We enjoyed the pool and the entire house was very nice and clean. The kitchen is fully equipped - and we were able to cook and bake plenty for our family reunion. The kids loved the park right across the street! Great location near beautiful south mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome House
This was our 2nd time staying in this home and we highly recommend it! We love the location. We love the pool, its perfect for our kiddos. I love the patio and the view is beautiful!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always an oasis!
Each time we’ve stayed the house has been exactly what we’ve needed. The pool and patio area are great. The open feel of the home and the consistent cleanliness are perfect. Always our go-to place if it is available when we visit the desert.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
Wish we could give 50 stars for this home. Exceeded our expectations at every level. Beautiful and private backyard, sparking clean pool and everything you could possibly want or need is provided by the owners. Super quiet neighborhood and comfortable beds ensure the best sleep ever! Don’t scroll past this marvelous home, book it now!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home
This home was just as advertised and a perfect location for our visit!! We enjoyed cooling off in the pool each evening after a long day. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience!
My coworkers and I came to Phoenix for a conference. Barbara's house was very conveniently located close to the conference location. It was easy to check in and all instructions were very clear. The pool was a great way for us to unwind in the evenings! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
March 2023
This was our second stay at this property. The house is very nice as is the pool. The owner is a pleasure to work with. The location is excellent, quiet neighborhood, centrally located, and a block from some great South Mountain trails. We’re coming back next year for another great vacation!
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience for a large family
I don't normally complete reviews on properties, but this property is one one to which my family is talking about coming back. We would love to come and go to Spring Training again and stay here. Barbara was very accomodating and communicative. The property was everything that our family (my wife and I, as well as our five children) needed. I would highly recommend this property to anyone!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Munder

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We live in Chicago and we know bad weather! That may be why we love Phoenix so much. We have three grown children and two grandchildren. One of our sons and his wife live in the area and introduced us to South Mountain and the Ahwatukee neighborhood.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a comfortable vacation home in Arizona our multi-generation family could use. We love the Mountains and the easy accessibility of the Ahwatukee area. We hope you enjoy Nine Palms as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

South Mountain is majestic and having a beautiful green park across the street from our home has a lot of appeal. We love the ease of single-floor living after years of living in 2-story houses. The sparkling pool and the lanai in our backyard sealed the deal.

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