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Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer

Family-friendly stay near Scottsdale Fashion Square

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A modern pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a mural on the wall, and a clear blue sky.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a dining area with a large painting.
An outdoor patio with black lounge chairs, a fire pit, and umbrellas.
A modern interior with a wooden floor, a staircase, a white door, and a hanging lamp.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112491 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Scottsdale, AZ
  • Place, Continental Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Scottsdale Fashion Square
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Arizona State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Scottsdale

In Scottsdale .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Scottsdale vacation home, you'll find Scottsdale Stadium and HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Waterfront are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Continental Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Scottsdale Fashion Square - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Talking Stick Resort Casino - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Arizona State University - 10 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Phoenix Convention Center - 21 min drive - 19.4 miles

Getting around

  • Price-101 Fwy - Apache Station - 9 min drive
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks Patio & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wasted Grain - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer

A Beautiful, Modern Home in the heart of Old Town. Sleeps 12 in Comfort! Four bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms

✴HIGHLIGHTS ✴
Extra Large Yard, Modern Lux Furnishings, Two common areas, Grand Primary Bathroom with seating area.

✴PRIME LOCATION✴
- Right by the 101 freeway
- Greenbelt is blocks away (walking, running, & biking)
- 1-3 miles from the Old Town Entertainment District, and Scottsdale Stadium
- Quick jaunt to Waste Mgmt. Phoenix Open
- Great shopping nearby

✴ EXTRA LARGE BACKYARD

Enjoy your own vacation paradise right in your backyard! Enjoy a cocktail on the back patio or relax outside under the AZ sun.

(For pool heat - we charge $75/day from October-April, and $25/day during other months if requested. There is a 2-day minimum during winter/spring. Discounts available for stays of 5 nights or more.)

✴DESTINATION: SCOTTSDALE!

This is your ideal haven for Family Reunions, Bachelor/Bachelorette Gatherings (no parties- just your group please!), Golf Trips, Spring Training, Couples’ Getaways, and anyone wanting to spend some time in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale and experience all that this amazing city offers.

✴LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!

Convenient access to the 101 freeway, which will take you anywhere you need to go! UBER or Lyft are readily available.

✴A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

This is a SMOKE-FREE & PET-FREE home. In the event that you will be traveling with a service animal, please ask the host to send over the Courteous Conduct and Cleanliness Agreement for your review and agreement prior to your stay.

✴WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL

The home was professionally designed with high-end furnishings and 5-star hotel quality amenities to pamper you in luxury. With a great deal of love and TLC, we carefully selected our favorite deluxe bath products, specialty coffee, fluffy spa-like towels, linens, etc. that are typically found in your favorite hotels. Enjoy the comforts of being in a luxury home with the perks of a fancy hotel!

As your hosts, our aim is to give you the wonderful service you seek when on vacation. You will love our house book with TONS of suggestions on: dining, golf, restaurants, nightlife, family fun, etc. We love sharing our love of Scottsdale with our guests!

Scottsdale City maximum family size is 6 adults and their related dependent children.
Scottsdale license number: 2037795
Arizona TPT license number: 21453471

Guest access
You'll have access to the entire house with the exception of locked cabinets where extra supplies are stored.

Other things to note
Property Security & Privacy Controls:
- For your peace of mind and safety, the property is equipped with the following exterior devices:

• Front Exterior: A Ring Doorbell at the front door and a camera over the garage. Both face the front yard and record short, motion-activated clips (they do not record continuously).

• Backyard: A Eufy camera overlooks the backyard recreation area.

• Noise Monitors: On the back patio and at the entrance of the house, there is a Minut Point noise decibel monitor, which does not record sound/audio, but keeps a record of how loud the general environment is.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,491 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Video doorbell camera at front door and above the garage, both facing the street. There are no indoor cameras.
Noise decibel monitors in the living area and back patio report loud noise, but do not record audio.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2023754

Frequently asked questions

How close is Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.4 mi (16-min drive) away from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (PHX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Talking Stick Resort Casino (7-min drive) and Casino Arizona (9-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer to downtown Scottsdale?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Scottsdale.

Heated Pool, Lavish Yard! - The Desert Wanderer Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay so much!! The house was perfect for 9 ppl. Very spacious and gorgeous. Everyone raved about the property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bailey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place everything about it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, location and host!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JD D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool was very enjoyable and the back yard space was great for hanging out with family and friends. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Admin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house had all the space we needed inside and out, and the location near Old Town Scottsdale was fantastic. The house was clean, cozy, and comfortable, and we had a lovely time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lori G.

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

Mayo Visit

Pool was wonderful. Home was very comfortable
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

spring break for spring training

Solid location with easy access to old town, spring training sites, highway, airport, etc. Check-in was super easy, smooth, as expected. Enjoyed the property a lot and would return!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Araz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful. We had a great time, but there are some items that we will make a suggestion to you. Other than that, it was a great experience.!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Work Trip

Had a team off site. Great indoor and outdoor space for meetings. Location was close to restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

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

Enjoyable and very well maintained

We found the house to be as advertised and the owners have paid attention to the small details, which made our stay that much nicer. The home was updated and extremely clean within a quiet neighborhood. We highly recommend the house and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Cute, cozy and complimentary to a weekend stay in Scottsdale, AZ!

Thumbs up to the residence, the neighborhood, and the accessibility to the surrounding area. We enjoyed our time and stay. The amenities were complimentary to our needs. The host was very accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this Scottsdale property! We would absolutely come back again! The house was exactly as described. The backyard was massive and we loved it! We were looking for a great place to spend a weekend celebrating a special birthday! The beds were comfy, plenty of room to spread out, great kitchen with a good amount of cooking needs. Backyard was our absolute favorite, great pool, loungers, fantastic fire pit, used the bbq (it was very clean). The yard was perfect for daytime fun and a great place to relax in the evening. Property management was very responsive with any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Fabulous Getaway

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us, it was everything we expected and more! The outdoor space was perfect for our large family and for all ages and the set up inside was also amazing! I recommend this place for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared J.

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

Loved it!

Lovely, spacious home in a great location in Scottsdale. Owner was very communicative and easy to work with. Awesome place to spend our bachelor party weekend. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael l.

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

The best weekend get away ever !!

Such a beautiful home with lots of space for a big family like I had this weekend , comes fully loaded with everything you need for your trip , the backyard was huge and the pool was amazing. The AC in the home was everything with the weather going up to 112 degrees the house did not disappoint! I will book this home for any occasion in the future .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brad W.

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

Great Place Great Location

Chose this listing for the great designed backyard, location to Old Town Scottsdale, and how much room the home provided. Since this for a friends Bachelor party I needed somewhere that would entertain us guys and be close to nightlife. I would rank this listing very high on my list and would definitely book again. Great for large parties whether you have kids or not. Very clean and provides everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawna S.

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

Home away from home

This home is beautiful, backyard is amazing. We felt right at home. I would highly recommend this home to anyone that’s visiting the Scottsdale area in Arizona. It was 8 of us staying. We had plenty of room in the house. The management team was awesome !!!!The management
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

The Perfect Spot!

Here’s your refined review: The Perfect Celebration Spot! This house was everything we were looking for to celebrate my little girl’s 10th birthday. The space was perfect for our group, with plenty of room to spread out and relax. The backyard was stunning, offering lots of activities and space for the kids to run around, but the heated pool quickly became their favorite spot—especially with Arizona’s unpredictable October weather! The home was equipped with everything we needed, from kitchen essentials to cozy furnishings, making it feel like our home away from home. The AC worked wonderfully, keeping us cool and comfortable even with a full house. We can’t wait to book this place again for future celebrations!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melissa W.

Disliked: Location

Not what i expected

We arrived at 3 PM for 4 PM check in and the house hadn’t been cleaned yet. Cleaners arrived and stayed less than an hour so I didn’t feel great about the cleanliness.Master bedroom shower only had cold water, maintenance came and replaced shower head but it still never got warm. He came very quickly though and was very kind.Washed would not do delicate cycles- it would become unbalanced and stop. Only normal cycles worked.Finishes of home were not what I expected. Expected much better quality for that price point. Backyard was nice but pool was dirty.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annmarie M.

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

Arizona Family Wedding

The home is nicely remodeled and accommodates 5 adults with plenty of room. An empty dirty dishwasher is not a good sign as there were dirty dishes in the cabinets. This could have easily been the previous renters' error and not the host or cleaning crew. This required several loads of dishes to be washed as we didn't know what was clean or dirty. The outdoor grill had not been cleaned in a while so we cleaned it. The host was beyond responsive to all issues. The pool heater quit working for our last 2 days and that was very frustrating. They were quick to respond and we were told it was heating and a few hours later it was still not working. They did refund our last two days for pool heat and did offer to heat the pool at the nearby rental for our use but that was later in the day and was not going to work given the time of day.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

tisa w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

An enjoyable stay, but keep in mind…

We enjoyed our stay as we were a group of 9 women and stayed for 4 days. The layout of the home is perfect for a large group. The outdoor space was nice, with a swimming pool, fire pit, grill, and games. The location was great for what we planned. Some things to note. The home can accommodate 9-10 people comfortably. But there are only 2 full bathrooms (1 being in the master suite, and the other ⅓ the size of the master) and 1 half bathroom. I feel this should have been stated clearer on the booking page. The advertisement paints the picture that there are 3 full bathrooms. This is important because with 9 adults it was a little overwhelming with showering. the option of a private pool was amazing. Depending on the time of your travel, you have the option of getting the pool heated at an additional cost ($75, which is normal of what we noticed). We chose to have the pool heated for 3 days and the entire time the pool was cold/warm-ish. If the sun was high it was comfortable to be in the pool but in the afternoon/evening it was cold. We mentioned this to the host and they said they keep the pool set at 85°. The pool reader said the temp was set for 85 but the temperature was 72. I’ve never experienced a cold heated pool and would have appreciated the host saying we’ll raise the temp in this case, but the issue was not resolved and we went in the pool twice in three days. That sucked because one day we planned a pool day but had to change the plan because of this issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

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