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Quiet Luxury: Heated Pool, Putting/Chipping Greens, Kiva, & Views! Golf close!

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Pool
Front has circular drive, 4-car garage, fountain and professionally landscaped.
Spacious backyard with a putting and chipping green with 3 citrus trees!
Golf
Spacious, professionally landscaped, enclosed property.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Scottsdale, AZ
  • Tom's Thumb Trail
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Golf Club Scottsdale
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Troon North Golf Club
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Scottsdale, AZ (SCF)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bar/Loft

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bath 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bath 2

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bath 3

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bath 4

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Luxury: Heated Pool, Putting/Chipping Greens, Kiva, & Views! Golf close!

(A minimum of 3 nights with 2 days between stays please.)

This 4,000 sq. ft. custom-built luxury home is located on 1.25 acres of land in the foothills of the Tonto National Forest. The quiet setting has breathtaking views and perfect for incredible biking, hiking and horseback riding. Enjoy a peaceful, private setting and still maintain a close proximity to shopping, dining and some of the best golf the area has to offer. The area offers Instacart, Uber & UberEats, GrubHub and Lyft. Many businesses offer delivery options as well!

Enter the property through the professionally landscaped courtyard past the trickling water fountain, blooming cacti and mountain views. The large cedar door opens into the Foyer and Formal Dining Room with dramatic 30-foot ceilings and large iron chandeliers. While this space is expansive it is still cozy with oak furnishings and plantation shutters. As you work your way through the home, the Den is furnished with a large club chair and ottoman to cozy up with a good book or keep up on world affairs behind the large, rustic desk with wireless WiFi and printer/scanner/copier. Walk on into the Great Room with high ceilings adorned with rustic white cedar beams. You’ll find this room is calling for you to sit down in front of the gas fireplace and watch a good movie. The Great Room flows right into the Kitchen Dining Area with enough room to seat eight people! Cooking for a big group is effortless in the large kitchen equipped with all stainless steel appliances, high-end stainless cookware, forged knives, cooking utensils, Kitchen Aide free-standing mixer, several slow cookers and place settings for 16. Plus so much more!

There is a space for everyone to socialize or get away from it all! Head up the open staircase with wrought iron railings to the Bar Loft/Man Cave. This is a great space to enjoy a sports event or movie on the 65-inch flat screen SmartTV while making drinks behind the granite wet bar with stainless steel mini-frig. Get in a quick workout on the Smooth Fitness elliptical. Right off this room you can enjoy the balcony in the morning with the cup of coffee watching the sun rise over Four Peaks or in the evening sipping on a glass of wine watching the sun set behind Pinnacle Peak. This balcony also looks over the pool and putting/chipping greens. It’s a spectacular site at night with the professional landscape lighting.

After a long day retire in the Luxury Master Suite looking out the large windows enjoying the mountain views or out on the adjacent balcony with private access. The en suite features a spa-like experience with His & Hers vanities, Jacuzzi tub, large walk-in multi-head shower and a huge custom closet. Guests will also enjoy the other three fully furnished bedrooms with queen beds and baths with all the linens provided. Two of three bedrooms have shared access to another balcony with mountain views.

The large outdoor living space spans the whole back of the home with comfortable lounge seating and dining while enjoying the pool, waterfall or waiting for your meal to cook on the gas BBQ grill. Don’t worry if it is a little warm because the multiple ceiling fans help cool the area! On cool nights, gather around the gas kiva/fireplace to keep warm. Didn’t have time during the day to practice on the putting or chipping greens? Not to worry as there is a spot light so you can practice anytime! Within this walled area, you can enjoy the Arizona mountain views and weather all year round with secure privacy.

The property is protected with an “unmonitored” (meaning no company on call) security system. This system is used to protect the property from potential break-ins and theft. There are 2 cameras located at the top of the home, front and back, one monitoring the front door, one monitoring the back patio doors and one in the garage to monitor the garage doors.

Long-term stays are also available.

Please provide a phone number with your inquiry.

Property manager

LuAnn

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
Home & Pool are not child-safety proofed.
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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
Outside on patio/balcony. Dispose properly.
Please be courteous during your stay about noise pollution. The area requests no loud music/yelling, honking or "horse paly" after 9 p.m.
No pets allowed.
No Smoking inside the home/garage.

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Scottsdale

Located in Rio Verde Foothills, a neighbourhood in Scottsdale, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tonto National Forest and McDowell Sonoran Preserve, while Desert Foothills Theater and Fountain Hills Artists' Gallery are cultural highlights. George "Doc" Cavalliere Park and Arizona Powerchutes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Scottsdale, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tom's Thumb Trail - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Golf Club Scottsdale - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Troon North Golf Club - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Westworld of Scottsdale - 31 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Kierland Commons - 33 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Proof - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Saguaro Blossom - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Onyx Bar & Lounge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rosati’S Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quiet Luxury: Heated Pool, Putting/Chipping Greens, Kiva, & Views! Golf close! have a pool?

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

Is Quiet Luxury: Heated Pool, Putting/Chipping Greens, Kiva, & Views! Golf close! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Luxury: Heated Pool, Putting/Chipping Greens, Kiva, & Views! Golf close!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Luxury: Heated Pool, Putting/Chipping Greens, Kiva, & Views! Golf close!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Luxury: Heated Pool, Putting/Chipping Greens, Kiva, & Views! Golf close! located?

Located in Rio Verde Foothills, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tonto National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tom's Thumb Trail and Golf Club Scottsdale. Tonto Verde Golf Club and George "Doc" Cavalliere Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Great!

We had a great time! House was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Perfect Spring getaway

Beautiful, quiet, great pool for the whole family! Hiking and biking within a five mile drive! Loved it and we will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Great house

If you are looking for something a bit out of town this house is for you! We have 4 adult couples and the house worked great!! We had a blast.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Great place for a family vacation

We had a family wedding and rented this home to stay in. Everything was great. Tons of room for 8 adults and kids. We have two small children and the pool made the trip. Citrus trees and putting green rounded out the perfect outdoor space. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gordon S., Reno

Our family loved the house

This house was everything we had hoped for, the pool and patio along with the privacy was terrific. With 4 couples, there was plenty of room and we never felt crowded. Luann was easy to work with and we would absolutely rent this house again. Thanks Luann
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Romy R.

Amazing house

This was the second time we stayed in the house. It was wonderful as usual. The added updates, TV on the patio and being able to have the pool heated were awesome. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael m., Troy

Great house, unique setting

2nd year we've rented from LuAnn and will be doing it again. Well equipped kitchen, many TV's for watching the Masters, and great private back yard. thx LuAnn for the new TV set-up outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Beautiful home, peaceful and quiet setting

We had a lovely time at Desert Sanctuary. The home was spacious and worked great for 4 couples. The kitchen was well stocked (better than my own) with every item we might need. The pool and yard were beautiful and the outdoor furniture was very comfortable. Luann was responsive to every need and provided much information about the house. We enjoyed our stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James T., La Jolla, CA

Great Time

My golf group enjoyed a great trip over a long weekend recently. The weather in March was perfect and this house offered a great deal of comfort and a perfect base for our golf journey (baseball too!). The pool warm, the location great and there were even lots of essentials in the pantry. I added some Mike's Hard Lemonade!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Beauty in all directions

This house is nicely appointed with plenty of room for large groups. We had 8 people and everyone had their privacy. The home is close to some cool trail heads and not far from really good restaurants. Watch for awesome sunrises and sunsets. This house has everything you would want!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve W., Omaha, NE

Perfect!

This place has it all! A group of buddies and I were down for the Waste Management Open and stayed at this amazing house. The owners of the house are awesome, as they give you everything you need to have a smooth stay at there home. Thanks again for everything!

10/10 Excellent

Saba a.

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

Quick Girls Trip

The house is beautiful and LuAnn is a great host. We enjoyed all aspects of the property, from the outdoor living spaces to the indoor spaces. The rooms were beautifully furnished. I think what would make experience from great to good would be toiletries in the bathrooms such as body soap. Other than that minor thing, we had a great time and would definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Peter S.

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

Family Spring Break

What a great spot. Everything was perfect except for the pool heat. If the pool was heated, this would have been the most perfect spring break. Not being able to swim due to frigid water...was a downer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing getaway.

This property was immaculate and well cared for. The location couldn't have been better as it was close (within a 5 minute drive) to multiple local trails. We were looking for a place that was quiet where we could unwind, spend some time in the sun and outdoors - this was definitely it. The kitchen was well stocked and we were able to cook most of our meals from home. The pool was a great escape from the weather! Will definitely be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy G., Honolulu, Hawaii

Relaxing, roomy retreat

As a group of 3 couples, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of room to spread out and the backyard was a great place to relax. We could play cards at the high breakfast table area, have a sit down dinner in the dining room, or eat out as a group on the back patio. The kitchen was fully stocked and we cooked a couple of meals. It is in a quiet area and though it was a little drive to anywhere, we enjoyed being in that environment. There were lots of activities within a short drive and it was a wonderful vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R., San Antonio

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

You won’t be disappointed

What a beautiful home. It was far out enough from the city for the peace and quiet but close enough to enjoy anything in town as well. I highly recommend this home to anyone. LuAnn was amazing in taking care of all our needs, she got back with us super fast. The pool was amazing and the back yard has so much to do. You need to stay here if you are in Scottsdale! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn N., Troy

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

Fabulous Home!

My husband and I spent 10 days at this wonderful home. Everything about this property was top notch: comfortable bed, great linens, clean, incredible kitchen, warm pool, fabulous yard (we spent time each day putting and chipping) and very helpful and responsive owners. We chose the location in Rio Verde because it was close to the Four Seasons where we attended the wedding of a close friend’s son during the time that we were there. We were thrilled to discover that the area is jam-packed with incredible places to hike and wonderful golf courses, while maintaining a distinctly non-urban, natural desert feel. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Bill & Carol H.

Beautiful house with lots of room and amenities. Enjoyed the pool, kiva and putting green!

We really enjoyed the house. It was nice and roomy for our family. The pool, kiva and putting green provided lots of fun. Only drawback and it’s pretty big. We were way too far away from stores and ‘civilization ‘ in general. We did not enjoy driving at least 30 minutes to a grocery store or restaurant. Also, last 1/4 mile of road was dirt and full of deep potholes. Pretty ridiculous, actually.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Robert B.

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

Excellent Home

The space is great, wifi and direct tv made it nice for some background noise. Pool heater was broke, parts on back order, that was really sad as the water temp was really cold and put a huge damper on things. We were notified about a week prior to our arrival, so there were no other properties in the area since it was spring break. If we had to do it all over again, probably would have went out of the area and found a place that had a heater that worked
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peaceful and serene retreat

We chose this place as a reunion for a small group of friends who are also writers. We wanted a quiet place away from it all where we could read, write, talk about writing. The house was ideal for this purpose as it's pretty remote (about 20 mins drive to get to stores) and quiet. We loved the pool and the landscaping in the backyard. The views from the balconies were great too. 3 of the bedrooms had adjoining balconies, which was really nice. It's a great spot to get away from it all while still having all the modern conveniences. The kitchen was well stocked with cookware, dishes, glasses, gadgets. The only issues we had was the oven was in need of cleaning, and the wash that is in front of the driveway was a bit tricky to drive over with my low car. The leather couches are comfy and keep you cool. The owners were helpful and quick to respond to all inquiries before and during our stay. We really enjoyed ourselves and would stay again!

8/10 Good

Gerry S.

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

Luxury in the Desert

LuAnn's house is a great place to stay in the North Scottsdale area. Large house with great amenities. All well stocked with up to date features. Great areas to chill. Large living and dining rooms and a great den upstairs with bar. TV'S everywhere. Access to 2 car garage. The other is filled with some other great adult toys which aren't available. Great outdoor areas. The pool was heated more than adequately but the weather didn't give us much chance to use it. The fourth bathroom is on the main floor and since we chose this property mainly because we wanted 4 bdrms and 4 bathrooms this was a minor issue. Access to this property is also a mile along a dirt road amd 30 minutes from anything. For us playing golf at Troon and the Boulders mainly, that was not an issue. Overall, a great place for golfers or a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Super vacation in the desert!

We had a wonderful stay in our vacation home in Scottsdale. The listing was very accurate, and when we arrived were very impressed with the amenities, the cleanliness of the home, and the care with which the home had been maintained previously. The owner kept in constant touch with us, was extremely easy to work with, and was very concerned to correct any discrepancies that arose. A couple of minor issues came up during our stay but were very quickly addressed and corrected. I would highly recommend this home to anyone wanting a private, desert vacation in the Scottsdale area. The pool was especially wonderful for the kids and the adults...always perfectly cleaned and the perfect temperature! And the giant kitchen didn't hurt either! All of us enjoyed the nearness of the home to all of Scottsdale's attractions. We enjoyed golf, and the kids enjoyed the amusements and activities such as mini-golf, mini-race cars, and mini-boats. We especially enjoyed some of the local restaurants like Jalapeno Inferno (Mexican) and PF Changs (Chinese). Everything was wonderful, and I would recommend the home to anyone looking for a quiet getaway in Scottsdale. Great home, great amentities, great location, and a great vacation!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Amazing house

There were 7 adults staying in the house and it was perfect, if we wanted alone time there was the space to do it. Our only disappointment was the pool it never warmed up enough for us to go in, as it is solar heated what it gained during the day, it would lose overnight due to the much cooler temperatures at night. Perhaps a solar blanket would be the answer. Our stay was the month of March - later in the season it is probably not a problem. The owners were very quick to respond when there was any issues. I would highly recommend this vacation rental to my friends. We even took advantage of the putting green. 5 of us were golfers and golfed at several courses in the area Orange Tree and Starfire topping the list. We took in a hockey game and a baseball game as well. We did the train trip of Verde Canyon well worth it. Lots of activities to occupy your time. This home has the best equipped kitchen of any vacation rental we have been to and the plus was having sharp knives. In my opinion it was a 10 out of 10. Carole Gowan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carolyn B., clarkston,MI

Sunrises, sunsets, and a little bit of heaven!

We rented this beautiful home on a beautiful piece of property out in the desert ranch country for the month of March The yard is full of interesting desert life and the bonus was three citrus trees, lemon, orange and grapefruit. Yumm! The best surprise was the ease of watching the sunrise over the mountain tops each morning from the master bedroom balcony. We enjoyed our morning coffee there and when our children and grands visited, it was the first meeting place of the day. We loved taking walks in the neighborhood, visiting the horses, cows, miniature ponies and burros along the way. Many hiking trails are within a few miles as well. Our only disappointment was that the pool never really heated to a comfortable temperature. We bought a little pool for the grandchildren and we took quick plunges into the big pool now and then, but there was no relaxing in the pool. Solar heating was just not enough for this time of year. We were able to watch sunsets on the balcony if we were home at the time. Unobstructed views such as these, are hard to come by and a true gift! The peace and tranquility of this desert environment will be a wonderful memory for years to come.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Len S., Ridgeville, SC

Spacious, Quiet, Beautiful and Comfortable

My wife and I stayed at this beautiful house for a week in June, 2012. The house's photos on this web site don't fully convey the spaciousness and the beauty of this house. It's a gem. The air conditioning system, with separate zones for the first and second floors, quietly and efficiently maintained a comfortable climate in the house even though outside temperatures soared to well over 100 degrees every day we were there. Bring you bathing suit. The swimming pool is a nice feature, and the wall around the back yard makes the pool surprisingly private. The views from the windows and balconies of the house are gorgeous: Desert expanse dotted with desert flora, with mountains in the distance. The owner provided excellent service to us as we prepared for our stay, and she was a pleasure to work with. Renters should be aware that the property offers no phone service, local or otherwise; and while we were there, cell-phone sevice was quite spotty, both in the house and for a few miles surrounding it. The house has a secure wi-fi network, which was completely reliable while we were there, so this might offer renters the possibility of a Skype-type solution for phoning needs. Overall, we were very happy with our stay at this house. We can't imagine a better place for us to have stayed in the Scottsdale area.

About the host

Hosted by LuAnn

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We are from the Midwest and in the agriculture industry.

Why they chose this property

We were visiting friends and family in the area and fell in love! Close enough to things to do/places to go but still quiet and rural for us.

What makes this property unique

While groceries and night life are not just a 5 minute drive, the peace and quiet at night viewing the stars and sunrises in the morning over Four Peaks while drinking our coffee are worth it! Hiking and UTV trails are so close and abundant!

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