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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Scottsdale, AZ
  • Tom's Thumb Trail
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Golf Club Scottsdale
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Troon North Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Scottsdale, AZ (SCF)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views.

Looking for a peaceful escape? This desert retreat is perfect if your wanting to unwind, reconnect and enjoy some time in the incredible Arizona sunshine. With a spacious , open-concept layout , the home offers plenty of areas to relax and engage with friends or family. As you walk through the front door you are greeted with a large, open living room, kitchen and dining room tastefully decorated with southwestern charm. The other end of the house contains a huge master bedroom with a king bed; patio access, walk in closet and a large ensuite bathroom with walk in shower and soaker tub. The remaining 3 guest bedrooms are located down a short hallway. All of the guest bedrooms have queen beds with one of the bedrooms having a large wall mounted TV. This type of layout allows for privacy and quiet sleeping arrangements on one end of the house and large open areas to socialize and entertain and the other end.

The private backyard feels like your own private resort! There is a large heated pool at no extra fee; as well as, mature cactuses; and above ground hot tub/spa . Desert Birds frequent the bird feeder including cardinals; quail; woodpeckers and hummingbirds for hours of peaceful entertainment. The covered patio is a great place to relax in the shade; visit with family and friends or simply read a book. This area includes comfortable wicker furniture with multiple cozy chairs; couch and an outside dining table for four. As the evening cools down simply turn on the propane patio heaters or start a fire in the outdoor fire place.

The house is located in a quiet neighbourhood of the Rio Verde Foothills. There is alot of nearby walking, hiking, biking, horseback riding and all terrain vehicle trails (Granite Mountain, Toms Thumb, Browns Ranch, Tonto National Forest and McDowell Mountain). Lots of golf courses are also close at hand as well as the famous town of Cave Creek. Don't miss the excitement of Wednesdays and Fridays where the Buffalo Chip has live bull riding!!

The house is a fully equipped with all the amenities including; waffle maker; Keurig and Drip Coffee machines; spare queen air mattress; playpen, high chair; booster seat, wifi and an extensive library of Arizona plants/animals/history and activities. There is a tote full of pool inflatables, masks, toys and a childs size life jacket. In the bedroom closet we have a wide array of books, puzzles, games, dice and cards. We also keep the house well stocked with condiments, spices, and consumables so pack your bags and plan for an amazing holiday!


8 minutes to Troon North Golf Club
10 minutes to Pinnacle Peak Area (Restaurants including Sushi, Rosati's, Pinnacle Peak
Grill, Italian, Walgreens, Shell and UPS store).
25 mintues to Cave Creek
30 minutes to Kierland Commons (Scottsdale)
40 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Additional Info:
Check-in Time is 4 pm and Check-out is 11 am
Must be 25 years or older to book.
Front door access code will be emailed to you at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Cactus Flats is a very special place, we hope you enjoy it as much as we do!!

Deb and Ron

Property manager

Deb Harrison
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Quiet time starts at 10 pm
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Fenced in backyard. No restriction of dog size.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Quiet time starts at 10 pm
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Scottsdale

Located in Rio Verde Foothills, a neighbourhood in Scottsdale, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tonto National Forest and McDowell Sonoran Preserve, while Penske Racing Museum and Desert Foothills Theater are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider George "Doc" Cavalliere Park and Arizona Powerchutes. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Scottsdale, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tom's Thumb Trail - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Golf Club Scottsdale - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Troon North Golf Club - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Westworld of Scottsdale - 27 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Kierland Commons - 29 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Proof - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Saguaro Blossom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Onyx Bar & Lounge - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dynamite Grille - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Desert Oasis with heated pool; spa; covered deck; spectacular views. located?

This family-friendly Scottsdale holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tonto National Forest and Tom's Thumb Trail. George "Doc" Cavalliere Park and Golf Club Scottsdale are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Fun winter getaway

We had a great time with the whole family at this western cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Great stay

Beautiful home and nice decor. Everything was perfect and we had a wonderful Christmas.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

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

Dessert delight

This house has it all so well maintained stocked and clean great views and just an awesome place. Only downside the hot tub did not work and pool was not heated enough so did not get to enjoy that but still would come back
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Desert visit

Everything was fantastic, the home,location and the outside, it felt like a resort. The hostess was great to work with and had there home very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Y.

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

Great pool and patio area, spacious and comfortable interior, in desert ranch area

Well stocked home, Jenn-Aire appliances, comfortable couches and beds, beautiful mountain and desert views, clean and attractive pool and deck! It's a bit remote, ~30 minutes to 101 but provides stunning night sky and quiet surroundings and birds chirping.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Z.

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

Perfect In Every Way

Beautiful property with lots amenities. We had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Lovely property

Highly recommend. Lovely property and welcoming host
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

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

Friend visit

Solid choice very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann w.

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

Family vacation with kids and grand kids

This place is truly an oasis. House is beautifully furnished, stocked with all you will need, and the artwork is wonderful too. The yard and pool were beyond gorgeous. A perfect setting for relaxation desert style.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Edelweiss Spiritual P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Stay however Wish the hot tub would of worked

Had the house for 16 days the hot tub only partially worked for the last two Also the water feature/waterfall didn't work the whole time we were there. Later the owners said that they don't run the waterfall in the winter. The heated pool and hot tub and waterfall were all deciding factors in renting this property. I paid extra for the heated pool. I would like some kind of compensation for not having a hot tub the whole time and when they did get it working only half of the jets worked. By the sign in book it hadn't worked for quite some time. The house and grounds are beautiful and the house is well stocked. It is a bit out of the way off the beaten track so allow for a lot of extra time in driving into the town area. I had a group of 8 women there so the pool and outdoor water features were very important to us.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Arizona living

Awesome home. Well appointed with all the amenities. We enjoy hiking and mountain biking so the location is perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Amazing Stay outside of Scottsdale

This is a beautiful home with lots of space for everyone. The owner was extremely accommodating with our schedule and worked to get us into the home a day earlier than initially planned. The exterior of the property was well maintained and there were plenty of seating/lounging areas around the pool for us to enjoy the wonderful desert scenery.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

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

Dessert mountain retreat

Being able to enjoy the stars and quiet beauty of the dessert. The great heated pool and juccuzi. Always enjoyed by kids and grandkids every day. We loved the help yourself policy. The first night we came in late and your not close to any retail .so looking in the cabinets and refrigerator for something to calm down. Hit the spot. Owner great always there to answer any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim A., Frederick

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

PARADISE!

This was my second stay in this gorgeous home!! Very clean and well decorated. Cozy patio with propane towers to keep us warm on those chilly nights! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Our grandchildren were comfortable in the provided playpen and highchair. Oh, and for upkeep on the home during the week, the vacuums and mop/buckets were so handy! And lastly, the hot tub and pool were so lovely, just a great beautiful vacation in this home! Thank you to the owners who were attentive and available!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla K.

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

Wonderful week with family!

Cactus Flats was by far our favorite place we have stayed in Scottsdale! It is gloriously off the beaten path, but still close to hiking and other activities we love. The neighborhood is quiet, the neighbors we saw on our walks were freindly (as were the many horses in the neigh-borhood!) The pictures and description of the listing were perfect, actually, I’d say it’s even better ! The highlight of the house is for sure the outside space. The pool is lovely, landscaping was meticulous, the upper deck on the house was perfect for sunsets and stargazing! The house is well-appointed, has a lot of nice touches throughout. The owners were very kind and communicative. We did not have any issues while we were there so we didn’t need to contact them after check in. Instructions are clear and easy to understand. Everything in the house worked well, but I am confident that if we had a question, the owners would be responsive. Super fun week. We were thrilled to be able to call this property “home” for a week. Looking forward to next year, hopefully we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

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

Perfect Southwest Getaway

This house is greatZ. The exterior and interior is thoughtfully decorated with a fun Western motif. The patio feels like a decadent little oasis, which you can continue to enjoy thanks to the panoramic view from the great room. Plus, you are surrounded by nature; during our walks around the neighborhood, and while looking out those windows, we saw quail and rabbits every day. Also, a neighbor takes their donkey out for morning walks right by the house :). I did yoga at night on the rooftop patio. I highly recommend doing that. I was surrounded by stars, and on occasion I could see lighting closer to the mountains. Gorgeous!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

George E.

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

Family Gathering

Our family fully enjoyed our time at Cactus Flats. The pool was terrific and the views were wonderful. We were there in one of the hottest weeks in June, so it was often much too hot to be outside in the middle of the day. We swam in the morning and then again in the evening and late into the night and avoided the hottest parts of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore G., Coppell

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

Great property!

Overall it was a great experience. Beautiful home with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Trudy B.

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

HOT

Enjoyed family and the home was a very nice place for us to all meet. The main A/C was not working from day 1 so was miserable in the house and where my husband and i slept. 100 degrees outside and no A/C! Keurigg coffee machine was a nice addition, however, no pods as stated in welcome book. Fridge absolutely full of other peoples half used …..whatever. Not okay especially with COVID. I had to deal with that before i could use it for our things just purchased from grocery. Overall felt as though house had not been looked after in quite some time prior to our arrival. I did water the plants that i could save. The hanging baskets and some plants dead already.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

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

Spacious

Cactus Flats was way more space than our family of three needed, but we rented it because of the outdoor space. It did not disappoint! Our only regret was staying so far away from shops and restaurants. We ended up doing more driving than we would have liked.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luann A.

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

Great vacation at Cactus Flats

Our family stay there for a week relaxing, hiking and swimming. The house is super clean with great amenities! All of us enjoyed the stay, hopefully we will be back 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice G.

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

Cactus Flats is Wonderful

We celebrated Thanksgiving at Cactus Flats and had a great time. The property is beautiful and the scenery is amazing. It is all better than advertised. Deb, the owner, responded to questions quickly and was very helpful. My whole family loved the place and would whole heartily recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Great Trip. love the house

We returned for a second year and were once again very happy. It is a very comfortable home and no need t leave the house. We spent our days in the pool and hot tub and evenings at the barbecue. Had some nice trail runs in the Sonoran Reserve, Granite Mountain and the Fraersfield Trailhead. Thanks again for another great trip. Andrew
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debi F., Seattle

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

Peaceful Elegant Retreat

Cactus Flats was 100% the perfect getaway we were looking for. For context, we were looking for a place with a pool in an inviting environment as all we wanted to do was relax by the pool and never really leave the house. This property gave us everything we were looking for. It is pretty remote; about 8 miles to the closest grocery store or restaurants, but we weren't looking for all that. The owners were very responsive and immediately addressed a minor issue we ran into; something that really could have waited until after we left, but they were right on it. I highly recommend his beautiful property and would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan G., Los Angeles

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

Great stay for a golf weekend

The check-in process was easy and the house was very clean. It worked out perfect for our group. Would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Deb Harrison

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We are Canadian snowbirds that fell in love with Arizona and all the diversity it offers. We love to stay active with biking, hiking, golf and riding horses but can also be found twisting off in the great local bars of Cave Creek and area.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests