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Home in Ahwatukee Foothills
4.75 out of 5 average rating, 341 reviewsGreat Mountain View’s With Pool And Heated Jacuzzi
The house was immaculate! No issues at all, beds were comfortable, rooms spacious, needs were met to the fullest extent, John & Marisol were such great hosts!! They made sure we had what we needed, check in was easy and very accommodating, and check out was very pleasing to us. Thank you both for such a pleasant stay, we will definitely be booking with them again!!💜 Thank You very much!!
Guesthouse in Mesa
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviewsOrchard Cottage, Heated Pool and Hot Tub
Cool place to stay. Quite little spotnin a beautiful neighborhood. Turtles are super cool and property is awesome. Diana is awesome! Only down side i can think of is lighting in the rental. But would stay again in a heart beat. BOOK IT!!!
Home in Paradise Valley Village
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviewsAdobe castle peaceful close to Mayo 3BR 2BA POOL
I can’t say enough good things about our stay. The place was bright, open, and clean. The outdoor area and pool were the highlight for us. My family and I were already discussing our return to Janet’s home before our last day. Highly recommend.
Home in Scottsdale
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviewsWalk 2 Old Town Scottsdale New Heated Pool Hot Tub
Couldn’t recommend this AirBnB enough! It was incredible!! The location is great. Very close walking distance to many bars, restaurants, shops, including the mall Fashion Square. The interior of the house is spotless, well decorated, and everything is in great condition. The backyard pool and hot tub were fantastic! A great place to spend time in a private pool. Ample yard space for yard games. With the private pool and location - you can’t find a better spot!
Home in Paradise Valley Village
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 176 reviewsBilliards/Ping-Pong/Pool/Hot Tub/Fire Pit & More
Loved the place and wonderful for a family! Plenty of room and the outdoor area was great for kids and adults! Would be perfect for a girls weekend or a family weekend would definitely return! Also very comfy beds! Thanks for a great stay!
Home in Scottsdale
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 248 reviewsBackyard Oasis w/ Heated Pool | Bike 2 Old Town
We enjoyed our stay very much. They had everything we needed, kitchen was well equipped for cooking, the pool was beautiful and it was peaceful and private.
Home in Scottsdale
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviewsPrivate Oasis on Acre Lot with Chef's Kitchen
Excellent place to stay with terrific backyard and amenities. Our group enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone looking to stay with a larger group.
Home in Phoenix
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviewsDesert Haven Oasis: Pools, Putting, BBQ, Tennis
Beautiful home, nice location. It had everything we needed and everyone we ran into in the neighborhood was very friendly. The private swimming pool is a short walk from the airbnb, lots of sunlight and was not at all crowded. Overall had a great experience, it was hard to want to leave! We would definitely book Brandon's place again.
Scottsdale home rentals
Home in The Octotillo
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviewsOcotillo Lakes w/ pool heater, golf views, BBQ
Amanda kept up with me and emailed me if I needed anything. The place is very nice and clean
Home in Carefree
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 63 reviewsCarefree Vacation Rental
Spacious accommodation, very clean with beautiful stone staircase entry, tile floors throughout with very private bedrooms and to top it off incredible views of the city at night from the wrap around deck! Although it’s a guest house, I never felt uncomfortable as George gave us total privacy and the proximity was very private:)
Home in Paradise Valley Village
5 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews*NEW* Open layout house with pool!
We had a fantastic stay at Michael’s house. The house had so many amenities and thoughtful touches throughout the home. It was such a treat to have some shelf stable items available in the kitchen so we were truly able to enjoy the space and cooking. 10ft deep pool was perfect in the summer heat. House stayed nice and cool with the AC. Michael was a fantastic host and communicator. Helpful before hand and quick to respond with recommendations mid-Saturday afternoon. We cannot say enough great things about Michael and his place. We’re already planning our next trip down to stay there.
Home in Mesa
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviewsCozy Modern Desert Escape
I enjoyed Monze townhome. It does match the description & she was very responsive. Only thing is I wished the cameras around the property was mentioned in the description for those who don’t want to stay in Airbnb that has cameras. Overall it was good.
Home in Fountain Hills
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviewsCasa de Palmetto AZ - Private Home with Pool
Absolutely perfect stay here. Clean and beautiful home. Lovely pool with inviting backyard. Cute details like little welcome card and chocolates and water on night stands. I came to run Javelina Jundred in McDowell park and this location was close and easy to navigate to and from. I 100% recommend this home and I wouldn’t have changed a thing about our stay!
Home in Paradise Valley Village
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsLuxurious Sonoran-Style Retreat, Ideal for Groups
Beautiful house, pool and gardens. Provided an extremely comfortable stay for our extended family group who had visited Scottsdale for my son’s wedding. Kitchen was well equipped to cater for our needs. Hosts quickly responded to our questions before and during our stay. Wonderful stay!
Home in South Scottsdale
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviewsBest House/Scottsdale Old Town
We had a wonderful time at Kurt’s house. Two of us moms brought our four daughters for their spring break. The house was perfect for all of us. (Ages 9-39.) I would definitely recommend this house to anyone. It has so many perks to it! Location, pool, hot tub, Views, and even stocked well with household items. Kurt was very communicative and always made sure everything was working and how it should be. Thanks Kurt for such a great place to stay. Will definitely be back if we come to the area again!
Home in Tempe
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 69 reviewsModern Retreat | Private Pool | Hot Tub | Huge Lot
Connors home was the perfect getaway that still made you feel at home. Brought my family here and they didn’t want to leave. Connor was a great host and communicated instantly. Connor will make sure you feel at peace and answer all your needs. Will come back here for sure. Such a great place!
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Condo in Scottsdale
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviewsPeaceful Condo in heart of Old Town Scottsdale
Had a fabulous stay in Scottsdale! The unit is spacious, and the pool area is beautiful and peaceful! There are so many loungers and it was very quiet when we were there. At times we had it all to ourselves! There is covered outdoor parking and the location is fabulous to walk or take a golf cart taxi to Old Town. Check in and out was a breeze. Would definitely stay here again.
Condo in Scottsdale
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviewsResort Style, Luxury Condo - Heart of Old Town
Lovely apartment, very helpful and responsive host. Recommend Rene's place!
Condo in Scottsdale
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsThe Golden Palm Old Town Scottsdale
Great little place. Good location. I will be back
Condo in Fashion Square
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviewsStunning 2Bd/2Ba - Old Town, Scottsdale Condo
We really enjoyed our stay at Jim’s Condo! Everything was very clean and perfect location. Jim was very responsive and flexible with our check in which we so appreciated! We also appreciated Jim’s restaurant advice- we tried three of them and all amazing. Thank you Jim!
Condo in Scottsdale
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 354 reviewsSwanky Scottsdale Condo
Had a great time at Jennifer’s place! The communication was top notch
Condo in Downtown Scottsdale
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviewsTrendy MidCentury Modern - Old Town Scottsdale
I fell upon this listing days before I booked. This was a great rental in a great location, central to a lot of the places we were trying to visit. Tiffany was a very friendly, responsive host & allowed us to check in an hour earlier. Very cute decor, anything & everything that we needed was on site. This is my 3rd time traveling to Scottsdale for a few days & the first time I stayed in a airbnb vs a hotel. Very glad I made this decision & hope to be back soon. THANK YOU TIFFANY!
Condo in McCormick Ranch
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviewsGlorious Green Condo w/Heated Pool & Hot Tub
Wonderful stay. I loved the layout of the room and bedroom and kitchen. I also loved the balcony. It was clean, and the bed was super comfortable. Tons of fluffy soft pillows and the place was well stocked. Very responsive hosts. Thanks for a great stay!
Condo in North Mountain
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviewsRelaxing Waterfront Oasis -Travel Nurse,Sports,Med
Very beautiful. Easy access to everything in the Phoenix area.
Quick stats about vacation rentals in Scottsdale
Total rentals
8.6K properties
Total number of reviews
252K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
6.4K properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
3K properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
7.4K properties have a pool
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5.2K properties have a dedicated workspace
Your guide to Scottsdale
All About Scottsdale
Desert living comes with an air of sophistication in Scottsdale, with more than 200 area golf courses and 50 luxury spas. Located in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert at the bottom of the McDowell Mountains, the city sits in the center of the area’s cultural hubs: a few miles south of Paradise Valley, six miles north of Tempe, about 13 miles northeast of Phoenix, 20 miles southwest of Fountain Hills, less than 20 miles southeast of Glendale, and 30 miles south of the Western town of Cave Creek. With upscale dining in North Scottsdale, shopping centers in Kierland Commons, vibrant nightlife in Old Town, and plenty of natural wonders to explore — whether it’s hiking Camelback Mountain or driving the Apache Trail — every Scottsdale experience comes with a distinctly Southwestern flavor.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Scottsdale
With 330 days of sun a year, it’s always the right time to pack light clothing for a Scottsdale visit. The sizzling desert heat reaches triple digits in the summer, with average highs above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and lows in the high 60s and 70s from June through September. Winter days remain warm with highs in the high 60s to low 70s, but lows can dip down into the high 30s and 40s, so always carry a jacket or extra layers. March, April, and November strike a balance, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s — the perfect months for outdoor adventures without the scorching heat or the chilly night air.
Top things to do in Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale
Downtown Scottsdale is better known as Old Town, but it's filled with contemporary Fifth Avenue shops, local coffee shops, and boutiques with a dose of Southwestern spirit. Turn back time in the Historic Old Town section around Scottsdale Road and East Main Street, where the buildings date to the turn of the 20th century. Stop by the Little Red School House, built in 1909, now home to Scottsdale Historical Museum.
McDowell Sonoran Preserve
With more than 225 miles of trails on its 30,550 acres, the preserve is a protected desert habitat filled with cacti forest, geological formations, and wildlife.
Taliesin West
Tours are available through the architect’s winter home, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and also a working architecture school.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
The 30-acre park offers rides on the Paradise and Pacific Railroad, as well as the vintage carved Scottsdale Charros Carousel from the 1950s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the weather in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale enjoys a warm desert climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures typically reach 100°F (38°C) or higher, while winter temperatures range from 40°F to 70°F (4°C to 21°C). The area receives little rainfall, contributing to its vast, unique desert landscape.
What are some of the best things to do in Scottsdale?
In Scottsdale, you can explore the Old Town's art galleries and shops, hike in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, or learn about the region's history at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West. The city's vibrant food scene, with a variety of unique restaurants, is also a popular attraction.
What is the best time of year to visit Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is often most visited between January and April when the weather is comfortably cool. This is also the time of the popular events including the Scottsdale Arts Festival, the Parada del Sol Parade, and the Arizona Renaissance Festival.
What are the best places to stay in Scottsdale?
Old Town Scottsdale is a popular area to stay, known for its vibrant arts scene and a range of eateries. North Scottsdale, home to natural attractions like Pinnacle Peak Park, is also frequently suggested. For a quieter stay, consider Paradise Valley, which is close to Camelback Mountain.
What are the best places to visit in Scottsdale?
A few notable places to visit in Scottsdale include the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and the Old Town Scottsdale. For animal lovers, Butterfly Wonderland and the OdySea Aquarium are also often recommended.
What are some hiking trails in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is cherished for its vast desert landscape, which invites explorers to traverse trails such as the Pinnacle Peak Park Trail, the Tom's Thumb Trailhead, and the Lost Dog Wash Trail. Each one offers a unique experience of the mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 feet (610 to 914 meters).
What are some family activities to do in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale has plenty of activities that are enjoyed by families. Some family-friendly options include a visit to the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, the OdySea Aquarium, and the Butterfly Wonderland. Families can also explore the Desert Botanical Garden or take a guided tour of Scottsdale's desert environment.
What are some of the best day trip ideas in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale provides easy access to various day trip destinations. Consider exploring the red rock formations of Sedona, the ghost town of Jerome, or the Goldfield Ghost Town. The Grand Canyon National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is also a frequently suggested day trip option.
What types of vacation rentals are available in Scottsdale?
Uncover the perfect home-away-from-home with our diverse selection of vacation rentals in Scottsdale. From over 210 villa rentals, over 1,970 condo rentals to over 3,910 house rentals, we've got you covered. For even more variety, explore our Airbnb Categories to find the ideal space for your getaway.
Are there vacation rentals with a dedicated workspace in Scottsdale?
Yes! Work meets play with ease at over 5,250 vacation rentals in Scottsdale featuring dedicated workspaces. Stay connected and productive in your home away from home.
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