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Luxury Villa Rentals in Arizona
Pool villas in the Sonoran Desert and red rock houses in Sedona, from Scottsdale to the Tucson foothills
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Saguaro, sandstone and a very wide sky
Arizona does extremes, and it does them in some style. In the south, the Sonoran Desert is thick with saguaro cactus and ringed by golf courses. In the north, the land rises into pine forest and red sandstone, and finally drops into the Grand Canyon. In between you will find Scottsdale's restaurants, Sedona's trails and some of the clearest night skies in America.
Our Arizona collection runs to 130+ villas. The largest group is in Scottsdale and Phoenix, where heated pools and hot tubs are simply how desert houses are built. There is a strong showing among the red rocks of Sedona, and a smaller group in the foothills outside Tucson.
Here is how the state breaks down, when to come and how to get there.
Arizona at a glance
- Villas
- 130+ across Arizona, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,600 to £5,500 a week, from around £2,200
- Best areas
- Scottsdale and Phoenix, Sedona's red rock country and the Tucson foothills
- Best time
- October to April in the desert; spring and autumn in Sedona
- Getting there
- Phoenix airport, with nonstop flights from London Heathrow
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Dorato Camelback Paradise Valley: Luxury 8-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Spa – Paradise Valley8 bedrooms
Villa Boreas Dry Creek Sedona: Luxury 1-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Hot Tub – Sedona1 bedrooms
Villa Libeccio Pinnacle Scottsdale: Luxury 5-Bedroom House with Private Pool – Scottsdale5 bedrooms
House Palo Verde Scottsdale: 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool – Scottsdale4 bedroomsWhere to stay in Arizona
Scottsdale for golf, galleries and the desert foothills, Phoenix for museums and the Camelback neighbourhoods, Sedona for red rock trails, and the Tucson foothills for the Sonoran Desert at its quietest.
The Valley of the Sun
Phoenix and Scottsdale make up the heart of what Arizonans call the Valley of the Sun, a broad desert basin with mountains all round it. Scottsdale is the polished half, with galleries in Old Town, the Thursday evening ArtWalk, serious restaurants and dozens of golf courses laid out across the desert. Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and studio, sits in the foothills. In 2019 it became part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing of his work.
Phoenix has the Heard Museum, one of the finest collections of American Indian art anywhere, and the Desert Botanical Garden in Papago Park. Early risers climb Camelback Mountain before the heat sets in. In February and March, baseball's Cactus League spring training fills the stadiums.
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Red buttes and dark skies
Two hours north of Phoenix the road climbs to around 1,300 metres and the desert turns red. Sedona sits among sandstone buttes whose names tell you what to expect: Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock and Courthouse Butte. Its trails are some of the best walking in the Southwest, and the Chapel of the Holy Cross, built into the rock in 1956, is worth the short detour.
Oak Creek Canyon runs north towards Flagstaff, and in summer you can swim at Slide Rock State Park. Sedona is a designated International Dark Sky Community, so the evenings belong to the stars. The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is about two hours further on, which makes for a long but very rewarding day out.
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Missions, canyons and a slower pace
Tucson, around two hours south of Phoenix, is older and slower, with a much stronger Mexican flavour. Saguaro National Park lies on both sides of the city. Sabino Canyon, in the Santa Catalina foothills, is a favourite for walking, and a shuttle runs up between its cliffs. South of town stands the white Mission San Xavier del Bac, completed in the 1790s and one of the finest Spanish colonial churches in the United States.
Our Tucson villas sit in the foothills at the edge of the desert. They suit guests who want space, birdsong and very little else.
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Sonoran hot dogs and a winter sun season
In 2015 Tucson became the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the United States. Its signature dish is the Sonoran hot dog, wrapped in bacon and heaped with beans. Elsewhere in the state you will eat very good Mexican food, meet prickly pear in everything from margaritas to sorbet, and drink wines from the Verde Valley near Sedona.
The desert season runs from October to April, with warm, dry days and cool nights. In summer Phoenix regularly passes 40°C, so Sedona and the high country are the wiser choice. Spring brings wildflowers and baseball. Our concierge can arrange tee times, Jeep tours, Grand Canyon days out and restaurant tables.
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House Safran McDowell Phoenix: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Hot Tub – Phoenix4 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £8,561 a week
Villa Harmattan Mummy Mountain Phoenix: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Hot Tub – Paradise Valley5 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £8,407 a week
House Harmattan Chaparral Phoenix: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Hot Tub & Air-Con – Scottsdale5 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £8,400 a week
Villa Levante Karsten Scottsdale: Spacious 6-Bedroom Luxury House with Pool & Hot Tub – Scottsdale6 bedrooms · sleeps 24From £8,400 a week
Villa Dorado Camelback Arcadia Phoenix: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Hot Tub – Phoenix Arizona6 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £8,141 a week
Villa Amaranto McDowell Phoenix: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Hot Tub – Scottsdale5 bedrooms · sleeps 18From £8,141 a week
House Safran Mummy Mountain: Luxury 5-Bedroom House with Pool – Paradise Valley5 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £8,050 a week
Villa Boreas McDowell Scottsdale: Luxury 6-Bedroom Apartment with Pool – Scottsdale6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £7,938 a weekWhy book your Arizona villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Arizona's villas run from golf-side houses in Scottsdale to red rock retreats in Sedona two hours north, and we know which suit winter sun, hiking or a base for the Grand Canyon. With 130+ properties in Arizona, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Tee times in Scottsdale, Jeep tours and guided hikes in Sedona, Grand Canyon day trips, restaurant reservations, car hire and transfers from Phoenix airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Arizona?
Scottsdale and Phoenix are best for golf, restaurants and winter sun. Sedona is the base for red rock hiking and Grand Canyon day trips, and the Tucson foothills suit guests who want quiet desert surroundings.
When is the best time to visit Arizona?
October to April is best for Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson, when days are warm and dry. Spring and autumn suit Sedona. Desert summers are very hot, often above 40°C in Phoenix.
Does Arizona change its clocks for summer time?
Most of Arizona does not observe daylight saving time and stays on Mountain Standard Time all year. The Navajo Nation in the north east is the exception, which is worth remembering when you plan a tour.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Arizona?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Arizona cost?
Across our 130+ villas in Arizona, weekly rates typically range from £2,600 to £5,500, with the most affordable from around £2,200 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Arizona from the UK?
There are nonstop flights from London Heathrow to Phoenix, taking around ten to eleven hours. Scottsdale is a short drive from the airport, and Sedona and Tucson are each around two hours by road.
Are there villas in Arizona for large groups?
Yes. Our Arizona collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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