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Living area
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 105005.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Scottsdale, AZ
  • Place, Tom's Thumb Trail
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, McDowell Mountain Regional Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Troon North Golf Club
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Ultimate Arizona Desert Escape

Welcome to Olesen Desert Mountain, the ultimate secluded desert vacation experience. Situated in far N. Scottsdale away from the hustle & bustle is the 5000+ sq. ft. home that features amazing views & 5 bedrooms all with king beds. Four of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. Downstairs you will find a super spacious area with bar, shuffleboard, darts, ping pong, exercise room & amazing theatre room. The backyard space with an oversized hot tub is so peaceful & relaxing. Come be our guest!

The property is located in far North Scottsdale in an amazing secluded desert location. There is 2-3 miles of dirt road and best access with a mid/full sized suv, jeep or truck. Once you arrive you will not want to leave. The serenity, views and amenities are top notch!

Guest will be proved with a code to the e-lock a few days prior to arrival. The code is temporary and only valid on the dates and times of your stay.

We also provide one garage remote for access to use the garage space.

Host gives the guest space but is available in person if something may arise.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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

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

About the area

Scottsdale

Rio Verde Foothills, a neighbourhood in Scottsdale, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Tonto National Forest, while Desert Foothills Theater and Cave Creek Museum are cultural highlights. George "Doc" Cavalliere Park and Arizona Powerchutes are also worth visiting.
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Scottsdale, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tom's Thumb Trail - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
  • McDowell Mountain Regional Park - 14 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Troon North Golf Club - 19 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Pinnacle Peak Park - 20 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Clubhouse At Desert Mountain Club - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Needle Rock Kitchen And Tap - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cochise Geronimo Clubhouse - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪SWAN Sushi and Seafood Bar - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultimate Arizona Desert Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ultimate Arizona Desert Escape?

As of 11 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ultimate Arizona Desert Escape on 19 Apr, 2026 start from S$486, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ultimate Arizona Desert Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ultimate Arizona Desert Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ultimate Arizona Desert Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ultimate Arizona Desert Escape located?

Located in Rio Verde Foothills, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Tonto National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tom's Thumb Trail and McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Golf Club Scottsdale and George "Doc" Cavalliere Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful with information on area restaurants.The house was wonderful, and the area was warm, welcoming and very relaxed.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Wonderful property

Wonderful property in a secluded area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tish T.

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

Best House Ever

This property was by far the best one I've stayed at thus far. I host small business retreats for my clients, and it's important to me that I provide a great experience. This starts with the location I use. There wasn't one issue with this property. The owner/manager was so communicative and helpful. The property was clean and well-stocked. There was more than enough room for me and my guests. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Great house Walking distance to McDowelll Sonaran Preserve. Great hiking, biking or horseback trails

Loved the spot
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

2nd Staycation

This is our new go to property for staycations. Beautiful home located close to outdoor activities and equipped with all the entertainment you need for large families.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andi D.

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

Lots of space perfect for our family

The house was perfect for our family weekend. We were in town for a wedding and the house had plenty of things to keep the kids entertained while we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

donald m.

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

Cool house

Great place for large gatherings Fun house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

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

Great House

The house was perfect for a golf week with the boys. A lot of room and things to keep you busy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Excellent

The house was better than we expected. The entire process was easy. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

michal r.

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

Amazing property

This is an amazing property with everything you will need. My family and I loved this place so much, we didn’t want to leave. I’d recommend this place to anyone. Great location! Beautiful home. And great property management, very attentive and kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey A.

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

Awesome time in AZ!

Terrific property inside and out! This home was perfect for a family of six. Entertainment inside and out. Well stocked kitchen that allowed for many at-home meals. Beautiful views and hiking trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell J.

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

Great Rental Place

Our stay was wonderful! There was nothing that we lacked. All our needs were met. Very clean, comfortable and cozy. They provided places to visit, eat, and shop. Very impressed with this VBRO. Thank you and we will hope to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

carl c.

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

Nice house

House clean. We were 4x, so plenty of space for each of us
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great property

Our group was meeting for an executive board meeting and the house was great. WiFi worked well and the house was perfect for us. Lots of room but also lots of space to sit together and talk. Nice secluded location and very peaceful. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kateri H.

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

This house was perfect for our family vacation!

The house had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone. There was ample kitchenware and seating for a large group. Everyone enjoyed all the amenities (bocce, ping pong, shuffle puck, the swim spa and the theater room. The Mountain Views were spectacular and the area was peaceful and quiet. Plenty of hiking trails nearby and golfing and restaurants within a 15-20 minute drive. Andy was an amazing owner - easy to communicate with and very attentive! We would highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

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

Wow! Prettier than the pictures!

Huge kitchen, gorgeous dining room with beautiful three sided view. We watched movies in the theater, hung out in the Jacuzzi. We played a lot of ping pong and shuffleboard. Great, great, great family location. Andy was super responsive and super helpful, and it's priced well. This was twice the house for a lot less money. Thanks again Andy for a great Kelly family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Amazing house

We had a great time! There was room for everyone, the house has a great setup and enough room for everyone to have their own space. We loved the darts, ping pong table, shuffleboard and the movie room downstairs. We did have a little check in problem but Andy responded quickly and everything was taken care of. The house is a little ways from restaurants and grocery stores so make sure to plan accordingly. If we were planning on going somewhere we planned more things to do while we were out that day. So then we didn’t have to leave and come back. We lived the house and would for sure stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Katie H.

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

Fantastic Family Home

April 2022 The expansive property had something fun to offer for every age group. Our favorite was the back yard area and the incredibly relaxing enormous FitSpa, WOW!! The location was private, quiet and far enough away from the city lights to enjoy star gazing. Clean, current, with standard provisions. Andy, was very easy to reach and quickly responsive. Our only negatives are that the professional landscaping is severely overgrown and the driveway was very rugged with a sharp steep curve and many ruts. More suited to an off-road vehicle rather than a luxury car/suv.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

delena c.

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

Secluded Serenity

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home. It is a lovely large home with 5 bedrooms of which we only used 4 and everyone had their own private bathroom! This trip was to celebrate a milestone birthday in a secluded location with peaceful mornings/evenings without disruptions from a crowded neighborhood or heavy traffic nearby. This home met the challenge successfully and with it provided tons of fun for our family to enjoy. We cooked all meals during the stay except one birthday dinner in Cave Creek. The kitchen was appropriately equipped with all needed cookware, glassware, utensils and even some seasonings and basics left behind by other guests. Every member said they absolutely loved this home and welcomed a chance to stay here again. You will not be disappointed if you’re looking for an oasis off the main grid yet equipped with more to do than time to do it all in a week.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Chelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice getaway for our family.

Property is amazing with great views and lots of wildlife. House is large enough for everyone to have privacy. Was very clean and had plenty of parking space. Owner was friendly & quick to respond to any issues we had. Our only complaints for our 5 day stay was that the beds are beyond hard, and the property manager arriving (twice) and entering property while we were guests without any notice, including backyard and garage areas. A very offputting situation when having morning coffee on back patio in pajamas and strangers just appear around back corner of house when we believed we had privacy. I understand trash and jacuzzi maintenance is necessary on weekly basis, but simple text or message through VRBO to property guests to ensure privacy and safety of all, shouldn't be overlooked. We appreciate the great time we had playing bocce ball and shuffleboard! It was a great getaway from Las Vegas for our family. We would love to stay again when in Scottsdale. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Needed more care and attention. Beautiful bites of the

They landscape was in need of weeding and the hot tub only worked 1/3 of the time. Took two repairmen to finally get it fixed. Freezer was broken on arrival but it did get repaired immediately. The pillows were like rocks. I expected a better sheet quality for a place like this. No instructions for the TV (unless you use dish at home) no clear instructions for fireplace or outdoor fireplace. The dirt road would not have been a problem except for the unusual torrential rains we had during the month we were there
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Donna V.

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

Stunning view, Amazing Home in Secluded area Cave Creek

Absolutely beautiful views from this gorgeous house. Looking out the kitchen dining picture window to beautiful marshmallow pink and purple clouds with Saguaro cactus was breathtaking. We are used to pine trees in Mammoth or Palm Trees in Ca desert. The rolling hills here are dotted with giant Saguaro and we couldn't get enough. The patio was great, with paver stones & lots of shade, it was almost 100 every day. But the AC worked great in this big house. We rented the house for the above ground swim pool/spa-because we have an English Bulldog who would sink like a weight, so we never felt safe renting a place with a pool. For the 2 of us, this pool was perfect. Taking a refreshing dip after golf everyday was really nice. Our dog lounged on the faux grass and cool paver stones, while we soaked up the sun. There were a few nights we enjoyed lightening shows at the surrounding mountains, just far enough to not hear, but the view was fantastic. The home itself is huge!.. With just the 2 of us, we used only the master bedroom and bath, which was very comfortable. Great kitchen, gas stove and we cooked every morning and night and enjoyed the dining off the kitchen. There was a horse ranch right across the street and it was fun to watch them. This was a fabulous trip to the Cave Creek/Scottsdale area, we definitely recommend it highly. While it was 20 to 30 min to the stores and golf, once you are here you're in your own private hacienda.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alanatis B.

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

5 Star Desert Retreat

My husband, my kids (20 & 17) and I stayed at this divine home for over a month. The home itself is lovely, has quality décor, bedding, and drapery, etc. The master bedroom is substantial in size with a whirlpool jacuzzi tub which I used every day for my stay. In addition, there was also a separate shower with two showerheads which my husband used daily as well. My kids had bedrooms at the other end of the home with en suite bathrooms! Great for us & them! Overall, the beds were all comfortable, the linens were all soft and there were black out curtains in all rooms which needed them to keep the rooms even cooler. All the rooms we used also had ceiling fans. The laundry room was accommodating & had all amenities we needed. The washer is large & can hold a large load which was nice for our family of four. The dining room near the kitchen was where I often found myself working and sitting because I was obsessed with watching the birds & all of the wild life. Wow. It is truly incredible, if views are your thing. If you are lucky, a monsoon will roll through & you will have the best seat in the house! SO COOL! The kitchen had everything we needed. They also had seasonings. There is a Keurig also and a HUGE pantry. All the appliances worked great, there were no issues, and we used them all daily. The three car garage fit all three of our cars no problem and we have one large SUV, a jeep and a mustang. There was ample space to park them, and dance around if you want. There are far more amenities outside in the back yard then we had the time to experience. Admittedly, we only used the BBQ and we used it several times with no issues. We also used the FitSpa, which is very lovely, but it was a bit too warm outside for us to use it often. When we did, we enjoyed it thoroughly. We liked to go in it, early in the morning and swim before work. We also used one of the umbrellas near it to create shade to enjoy it longer. The AC's worked great! We also used the theater room down stairs to watch movies! It was a cool amenity! Andy & the house manager were prompt and diligent when we reached out to them, and they NEVER left us upset, lost or confused about anything in the home. Everything in the home worked well. No issues with quality. The home is well taken care of. The home is divine, but Andy and his team made it even better. We could not have asked for a better stay. I would go back to this property over & over! Thanks Andy & team!
Stayed 37 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

GAIL G C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a big family holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonnie j.

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

Great home and setting

Lovely home in a beautiful, non-suburban, natural setting. The house was well maintained, clean and very comfortable. The owner was helpful and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joel Schafer

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Originally from Michigan, my passion for golf brought me to Arizona in 1998. After a career in the golf business and now retired from the PGA of America as a life member, I look forward to providing you with the greatest vacation rental experience.

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