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Desert House. Secluded, Yet Near Everything.

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North 74th Street, now partially paved
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Front View Across Wash
Exterior
Front Porch

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Desert House. Secluded, Yet Near Everything.

Custom Construction. Located on 2.2 acres of beautiful Sonoran Desert, in a private setting. Located adjacent to owner's property, yet with complete privacy. Close to shopping, dining as well as some of the top golf courses in the area. Modern appointments. Plenty of dirt roads and trails for hiking, biking and horse back riding. Equipped with: fully functional kitchen with all appliances; three TV's on cable; DVD and DVR; washer/dryer; two porches; fire pit; Weber propane BBQ; ceiling fans; observation deck; two-car garage; ping pong table; two mountain bikes. All utilities, included. Numerous horse boarding facilities in the area. Ten minute drive to the Mayo Clinic.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Feel free to step outside

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Scottsdale

Located in Pinnacle Peak, a neighbourhood in Scottsdale, this holiday home is in a rural area. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Kierland Commons and Happy Valley Towne Centre. Arizona Powerchutes and Wild at Heart 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

  • Arizona Powerchutes - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Talking Stick Resort Casino - 20 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Arizona State University - 29 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Phoenix Convention Center - 36 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Safeway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Patricias’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pita Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Italian Daughter - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert House. Secluded, Yet Near Everything. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Desert House. Secluded, Yet Near Everything.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Desert House. Secluded, Yet Near Everything.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert House. Secluded, Yet Near Everything.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Desert House. Secluded, Yet Near Everything. located?

Located in Pinnacle Peak, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Arizona Powerchutes and within 6 miles (10 km) of Boulders Golf Club and Estancia Golf Club. Troon North Golf Club and Desert Foothills Theater are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom H., Morrison, Colorado USA

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

Superb

Best VRBO stay ever! The hosts and the property are fantastic.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy A., Holliston, Massachusetts

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

Best vacation!

The location was a great central location for us to do all the things we wanted to do. The accommodations were very comfortable, felt like home. It was nice to have the owners as neighbors incase we needed anything. We’re hoping to get back there the next time we come to AZ.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert H., Chagrin Falls, Ohio

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

Desert Retreat

Great property far enough away from the crowds but close enough to access all the attractions that the Valley has to offer. Very clean and well appointed. Hosts could not have been more friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the fire pit and rooftop observation area. Hope to return in the future. Bob and Suzanne
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana D., Woodland Park CO, USA

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

Unique and superior

Very friendly and helpful hosts. Perfect condition of property. Great rooftop patio viewing all sorts of life. Fun stay close to cavecreek/carefree
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

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

Oasis in the desert

Property owners super friendly. The attention to detail was amazing and the location was quiet and restful. Property it self was beautiful and very high end just as pictured. Good base for exploring Scottsdale. Definitely will consider again if heading into Scottsdale
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walker C.

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

Exceeded our expectations

Exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

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

Best of the best!

We could not have been happier with our stay! The casita was just as the photos depict, beautiful, clean, comfortable, and inviting. The amenities were second to none; great outdoor spaces, a beautiful kitchen for cooking meals, plenty of pantry staples, and a goodie basket that keeps calling you back for more. We had our two dogs with us, and the fenced-in backyard was the perfect spot for them. The surrounding area offers easy dog walks right from your door. They provide a map that lets you choose any duration you want, from a quick block walk up to a 3-mile loop without ever being on a busy road. This property felt like home.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

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

Perfect

Perfect
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Fantastic VRBO

This VRBO was fantastic for our vacation! Great living space inside and outside. Kitchen fully equipped for in house meal prep with full spice rack and other necessities. Extra amenities such as ping pong table, bags game, mountain bikes were all in great shape to be used. Easy bike ride to extensive mountain bike trails directly from casita. Great fenced yard for dog to enjoy as well. Nightly sunsets on the roof top to end the day. Highly recommend this casita and hope to return soon!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Felt remote...close to everything

Lovely, lovely accommodations, wow! We were totally impressed with the attention to every last detail. We also enjoyed the location very much - so close to everything Scottsdale has to offer. Hosts were the best :). Thanks for a great stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randall H.

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

Easily exceeded our expectations.

Outstanding stay. The many positive reviews are all true. The casita easily exceeded our expectations. So much better than any hotel. Room to stretch out and relax in quality surroundings. All the amenities are first rate, plus superhosts Bill and Joanne are nearby and available should you need anything during your stay. We unfortunately had one of our family need hospitalization while on our visit and Bill and Joanne could not have been more helpful. They did their very best to accommodate all our needs and we are most grateful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

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

Great place, feels like you're way out but close to everything

We stayed ten nights, family of three and everything was wonderful. Small, private yard and clean garage. House/casita had everything we needed with very nice touches like snacks and drinks when we arrived. Would stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Austin, TX

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

Great stay, very helpful manager.

Place was quiet, clean and as advertised. I especially appreciated the responsiveness of the owner/manager. Most places seem to take a day to check their messages, but Darcy was on top of every communication. Thanks!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larry N.

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

Nice place

Great area for walking!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne W.

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

Loved every minute!

We absolutely loved staying here. Great location, amazing views, awesome kitchen and truly just perfect. The owners are as nice as can be. Wish we could have stayed longer. A big thank you to Bill and Joanne.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Chantal O.

Quiet escape

We truly enjoyed our stay. We wanted quiet, remote, but not roughing it. This was the perfect escape and better than returning to a hotel from our activities. My College son and I were looking for exactly this type of "de-stresser". This very little house has spacious high ceilings inside, with granite countertops, tuscan tiles and solid furniture. The rooftop has chairs to enjoy the sunsets... we even sighted 3 coyotes! Big garage with ping pong table. Living room/big kitchen/dining room all in 1 main large room. Small laundry hallway. 2 big queen bedrooms each with full bathrooms (1 with walk-in tiled curved shower) and full closets. Very nice owners. Special touches like snacks and beverages awaited us. It was cold and rainy, so we appreciated that space. The small landscape area is very nicely done with a big outdoor table. Improvements could include adding an outdoor hot tub. (there is no pool). We enjoyed bringing in takeout food to relax, watch tv (nice -3 big screens) and not feeling cramped. Thank you for this lovely place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Delightful and welcoming casita... a rare find

The guest house was exactly what we had hoped for ... a secluded location that gave us privacy but was not far away from shops and services; welcoming hosts who had thought of our every comfort and need; a well appointed, perfectly-sized house for a couple who wanted a cozy environment for a prolonged stay in December but was large enough to entertain family who lived in the area. The outdoor areas were a natural extension of the house, doubling the entertainment area and providing opportunities to enjoy meals with friends, a space to read or work, or have lively chats around the fire pit. We especially enjoyed the beauty of the desert garden - a delightful feature of the property. The casita had all the amenities you would expect in a well looked after and cared for property designed for the owners' extended family and the owners are thoughtful in their provisions, warm and welcoming and very responsive. It was a great place to spend a holiday and the sense of feeling comfortably at home added immensely to our pleasure. Definitely a return visit. K.Boyd, December 2018
Stayed 36 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Exceptional Property

My husband and I spent a couple of weeks at the casita for a fall getaway. The property is wonderful and Bill and Joann have gone above and beyond to ensure an extremely comfortable stay. The home had all the amenities that were needed for our stay, plus many extras. The location is perfect between North Scottsdale and Carefree/Cave Creek, so there are many options for dining, golf, shopping and hiking. The home itself feels private with multiple secluded outdoor areas to enjoy the beautiful Scottsdale weather. A big plus for us was that the casita was pet friendly so we were able to bring our dog for his first visit to the desert. We truly enjoyed our stay and look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hugh L.

Fantastic casita

Once again, the Walton's have enabled us with a wonderful experience. The casita remains an absolute delight, and the extra amenities (snacks, water and drinks in the fridge, etc) make it a very special place to rent. It is perfectly located to be quiet and secluded at night, but right in the heart of shopping, dining and golf. It is a perfect place, which we certainly intend to visit again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd E., Oakland

Wonderful!!

This is our second time staying in this beautiful home and we'll definitely will be back. It's always a treat to open that refrigerator door and look at all the assorted beverages. Bill and Joanne are wonderful hosts extremely helpful but not intrusive.... Thank you again, Lloyd and Jan
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

A Secluded Oasis in the Sonoran Desert. A Comfortable Southwestern Style Casita.

A perfect location to enjoy the Sonoran Desert while being close to all the amenities of Scottsdale and the attractions of Cave Creek and Carefree. We were able to spend five wonderful weeks at this Casita with it's own secluded, fenced cactus garden (including a mature Saguaro) which we enjoyed from the covered, wrap-around patio. The fire pit was ideal for the cooler evenings and we saw spectacular sunsets from the observation deck and also watched the patrolling coyotes. Our hosts, Bill and Joanne, gave us a warm welcome and ensured that we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. They paid close attention to every detail and provided a wonderful selection of drinks, and wine, plus a large, loaded welcome basket. Lynn had to work while we were there and Bill helped set up the high speed internet, which was fast and reliable. The hosts lived next door which means that they are available if anything needs attention. The accommodation was very comfortable and everything worked well. The place was spotless on our arrival. There were plentiful supplies of consumable items, towels, linen and bedding. The kitchen was well equipped and we did a lot of cooking, as well as enjoying the many local restaurants. We bought a slow cooker with us, but there was one there already! We had Amber, our Golden Retriever, with us and she was welcomed and she loved the fenced garden as well as all the local walks in the neighbourhood and meeting the local horses and dogs. There are many good trails in the mountains just a short car ride away and we tried to take Amber on one every day. There were a couple of well maintained bikes and I enjoyed riding up Pima Road to Carefree. There was a DVD player and we were able to see a number of classic movies from Bill's collection. Overall it was a most enjoyable and comfortable stay at the Casita and we would stay there again if we can muster the spirit for the five day drive from Ottawa, Canada. Many thanks to Joanne and Bill.
Stayed 39 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Santa Rosa

It exceeded all expectations

Beautiful spot in the Sonoran desert We can’t wait to return
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Everything we hoped for and just like it showed on web

Bill and his wife have a beautiful home and they were great owers that went out of their way to stock the home and make our stay a great experience. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

javier p.

Wonderful oasis in the desert

The house is wonderful like in the picture, super comfortable, Rooms, bathroom, kitchen and the garden are in perfect conditions, spectacular. Will and wife Our stay was wonderful with zero stress, you have taken care every details. A plus Thank you very much javier
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori V.

This home is very Welcoming and Comfortable!

Throughly enjoyed every minute of our stay. The reviews are all spot on! The owners have a beautifully decorated home, offering travelers a quiet, upscale, secluded sanctuary, yet is very close to all the areas attractions. Fully stocked with everything you would expect and more. The gracious Welcome Basket set the tone for our stay. The owners most definitely have the hospitality thing down....could never say enough good about our stay. A highlight of our trip for sure! Thanks and we hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

About the host

Hosted by William & Joanne Walton

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Why they chose this property

Custom Home. Private entrance. Semi rural in the Sonoran Desert, with all conveniences close buy. Perfect for a family of four or one/two couples. Super comfy queen and king beds. Also can accommodate up to six by using sofa and inflatable bed. Dog friendly. Great for walking and biking on semi-paved and dirt roads. Adjacent to hiking, biking and horse paths. Two beds sleeps up to four. Sleeping pads/mats can be provided for younger guests.

What makes this property unique

Custom construction luxury

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