We really enjoyed this home, and the owners were exceptionally kind and responsive . The home is well appointed and we had everything we needed to be comfortable and cook. The views, pool and hot tub are amazing, and entertained both adults and kids. I have a child with some heart issues which makes him very temperture sensitive, and the pool was warm enough for him to swim and play, which we all really appreciated. The neighborhood seemed very safe and upscale, and we enjoyed walking around looking at the homes. We were lucky enough to catch a wine and art show in Fountain Hills (~5 min drive) and it seemed like there were some nice resturants in that area. It was easy to get to the Mesa airport (40 min), salt river baseball stadium (25 m), scottsdale (25m), and up north towards Sedona (we went to the "out of africa" park and really enjoyed it, 1 hour 30 m). There are also a number of nice city and school parks where the kids played baseball, tennis (we brought our own equipment) and on the playground. This is the third home we have rented in March in Phoenix area, and I would definately recommend it for its location, comfort and owners. We are from up north, and at first we let our kids play in the desert area below the house, but we stopped letting them go out there after concern for rattlesnakes (we did not see any but were told it was a possiblity). So, perhaps be mindful if your kids are adventurous and keep them in the yard. All in all we had a wonderful week and hope to return!