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Desert Skies AZ, a private boutique-style resort, nestled among the South Mountain foothills. Enjoy a relaxing retreat in this 4-bedroom house with mountain views and access to hiking trails and equestrian activities nearby. With games for all ages, an indoor fireplace, stand-up paddle boards and beach chairs included - there's no shortage of entertainment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Desert Skies: FREE HEATED Pool, Hiking, Mountain Views + Adventure Gear Included

  • Your private boutique-style mountain retreat awaits in the South Mountain foothills, featuring a FREE heated pool (Oct–Apr), resort-style furnishings, and a stunning desert mural perfect for photo ops. This spacious 4BR/2BA home offers mountain views, room to gather indoors and out, nearby adventures, and comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests.

    Location, Location, Location
    Nestled in the safe and desirable Ahwatukee Foothills, this quiet family neighborhood sits just steps from South Mountain with miles of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails. A brand-new park and playground are across the street—and the house is stocked with games to enjoy both indoors and at the park.

    You’ll be close to adventure, shopping, dining, golf courses, casinos, wedding venues, and endless family entertainment. Water adventures are nearby—and paddle boards are included! Plus, Sky Harbor Airport is just 11 minutes away with quick access to I-10 and all the Phoenix area has to offer.

    Perfect for families, couples, adventurers, and getaway seekers.

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    Family-Friendly & Stress-Free
    Traveling with little ones? We’ve got you covered. The home includes thoughtful child-safety features and kid essentials so parents can truly relax:
    • Child-proof locks on all exterior doors pool safety
    • Baby/toddler items galore (see list below)
    • toddler “puddle jumper” life vests
    • Bedroom door child locks — a game changer for toddler travel!

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    Resort-Style Living
    The FREE heated pool (seasonal) makes it hard to leave, and the fun doesn’t stop there. Enjoy an indoor and outdoor fireplace, tons of games, and entertainment for all ages—any time of year.

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    Included with Your Stay
    • (2) Stand-up paddle boards - try Salt River, Saguaro Lake, or Canyon Lake
    • (2) Beach chairs
    • (1) Large rolling cooler + (1) small cooler
    • (1) Bluetooth speaker

    Games & Activities
    Volleyball • Basketball • Tennis rackets • Pickleball set • UNO • Taco Cat • What Do You Meme • and more!

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    Family Extras
    • (2) Toddler/baby hiking carriers
    • Pack-n-play with sheets
    • High chair
    • Plastic plates & bowls
    • Toddler life vests
    • Some child-proofing throughout the home

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    Nearby Highlights
    • Western Star Park (playground, sports courts): 2-min walk
    • South Mountain Trails: 5-min walk
    • Sky Harbor Airport: 11-min drive
    • Ahwatukee Golf Club: 4-min drive
    • ASU Tempe: 15-min drive
    • Old Town Scottsdale: 20-min drive
    • Dining: walkable or short drive
    • Secret Garden Wedding Venue: 15-min drive

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    Work & Parking
    • Dedicated workspace in a bedroom or at a sunny bistro table
    • Parking for 2 cars in the driveway
    • Garage parking for 2 available upon advance request

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    House Rules
    No parties. No unapproved guests.
    Primary guest must be 25+ and present during the stay.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

NO parties or additional guests without written prior approval. Person who books must be present and 25 or older.
NO excessive noise or music outside 9pm-8am
NO smoking inside or outside with doors/windows open or there will be $500 smoking fee

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in Ahwatukee Foothills, a neighborhood in Phoenix, this vacation home is near theme parks and near a water park. 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 Desert Botanical Garden. Traveling with kids? Make time for Phoenix Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Chase Field. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking. Visit our Phoenix travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Phoenix_ArizonaStateUniversity_502344_06
    Arizona State University
    12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Chase Field
    Chase Field
    19 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Mortgage Matchup Center
    Mortgage Matchup Center
    20 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Phoenix_PhoenixConventionCenter_502320_02
    Phoenix Convention Center
    20 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Cactus Jacks Bar and Grill
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • College Ave - Apache Blvd Station
    11 min drive
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Vietshack
    3 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse
    5 min drive
  • Whataburger
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Desert Skies: FREE HEATED Pool, Hiking, Mountain Views + Adventure Gear Included have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Desert Skies: FREE HEATED Pool, Hiking, Mountain Views + Adventure Gear Included pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Desert Skies: FREE HEATED Pool, Hiking, Mountain Views + Adventure Gear Included?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Skies: FREE HEATED Pool, Hiking, Mountain Views + Adventure Gear Included?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Desert Skies: FREE HEATED Pool, Hiking, Mountain Views + Adventure Gear Included located?

This family-friendly Phoenix vacation home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Oasis Water Park, Arizona Mills Mall and Arizona Grand Golf Course. C2 Tactical is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Desert Skies: FREE HEATED Pool, Hiking, Mountain Views + Adventure Gear Included Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pool and open floor plan. Neighborhood is quiet and safe with close proximity to hiking.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika R.

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

Great location, clean, fully stocked!

We enjoyed our stay! Great for two families of 3! Great location! Easy to get to just about everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great family vacation home

This property met all of our needs for 6 adults and 3 children under the age of 10. Nice heated pool, great location near a city park. We enjoyed using the backyard grill and fireplace.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amon s.

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

Family trip

We had a great time at our vrbo. Host was communicative and very friendly. Would stay again. Loved the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim and Nicole T.

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

Family getaway

Perfect for our family. Property just as described in listing. Close proximity to airport, hiking and park.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikram J.

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

Fantastic host and property

Excellent host, excellent property and fantastic service. Thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romina A.

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

AZ Stay

Great home in a great location. Very well appointed and very clean. The host, Taylor was always available via text. And very accommodating. We had a great visit! We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damian M.

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

Must stay here

To start off the property is in a very nice & peaceful neighborhood real quiet didnt even see the neighbors. Inside the house clean, very esthetic, lovely place to stay . loved the games pool was great, mural was a pleasure to look at while swimming as far as the host real accommodating easy to reach quick to answer questions a real superhost .. Highly recommend staying here hope to stay here again for our annual family salt river run
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

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

Great house and park near by

The property was great, house was clean and inviting. Probably a little big for my hubby and I but great eating area outside , the back yard and pool area was like a mini resort. Lots of fun and had great walks at the park just down the street and even seen a coyote in the drainage area by the park. Would definitely stay again if we are ever in that area. Thanks Taylor for all your help. Host was on top of things and responded right away if we had a question.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean, pool, very responsive management!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay with 8 family members. Everyone had their own bedrooms. The heated pool was just right. Plenty of outside seating areas. The host was quick to answer and met our needs quickly. The location was easy to get to and not far from the airport.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house everything about it is great would recommend and definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed everything about the property! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The heated pool, the fire pit and grill! The house was fully equipped for our multi-generational group. Also we loved having a piano and having that great park across the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house. Owners were responsive and house was well stocked with everything we needed. They even heated the pool for us in June so our little kids could swim comfortably.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Great neighborhood; very responsive owner

The neighborhood was great for all 3 generations of our family, ranging from the playground to the hiking trails. The owner was very responsive to our questions and suggestions.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keena R.

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

A Time was had

We had a great stay and this was my first visit to Arizona I will come visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kreyton G.

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

Celebration

We reconnected, and enjoyed the few days together
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Super K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is beautiful and worked great for the team. I took a star off because we didnt know the ice maker on the fridge didnt work until we had already been there for a day. There was a paper with some notes but it was on the side of the fridge and not noticed right away. The note said the pool would be serviced Wednesday or Thursday but the pool guy showed up on Friday. We were using the pool and the maintenance guy told us we had to get out. With the limited down time available it was a little bothersome. Beyond those minor things, our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Loveliest HOME ever!!!

We absolutely loved this place and love Taylor, the host♥️ It was such a pleasure working with her, and the home was fantastic and beautifully laid out and furnished. There wasn’t anything on the property we did not use. I am definitely going back. Thank you Taylor for making my stay so enjoyable. Hope to see you very soon….
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024