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Luxury Villa Rentals in Scottsdale
Pool villas in the Sonoran Desert, from the bars of Old Town to the boulder country of Pinnacle Peak
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Winter sun, saguaro and a tee time before lunch
Scottsdale sits on the eastern side of Phoenix, where the city gives way to the Sonoran Desert and the McDowell Mountains. It calls itself the West's Most Western Town, and the cowboy past still shows in Old Town's saloons and saddleries, though these days the town is better known for desert golf, spas, galleries and a winter climate that sends the British reaching for the sunglasses in January.
Our Scottsdale collection runs to 50+ villas and houses, from low-slung desert homes around Chaparral and McCormick Ranch to larger houses near the fairways at Grayhawk and Pinnacle Peak, with a few just over the line in Phoenix's Arcadia and Papago neighbourhoods. Almost all have private pools, and many add hot tubs, tennis courts or golf access.
What follows covers the neighbourhoods, the desert and the months worth travelling for.
Scottsdale at a glance
- Villas
- 50+ pool villas and houses, with up to 6 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,500 to £5,300 a week, from around £2,300
- Best areas
- Old Town and Chaparral, McCormick Ranch, Grayhawk and Pinnacle Peak; Arcadia in Phoenix
- Best time
- October to April for warm, dry days; summer is fiercely hot
- Getting there
- Nonstop flights from Heathrow to Phoenix airport, around 11 hours
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
House Palo Verde Scottsdale: 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Pool – Scottsdale4 bedrooms
Villa Aurore Pinnacle Scottsdale: Luxury 4-Bedroom Apartment with Pool – Scottsdale4 bedrooms
Villa Safran Chaparral Phoenix: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Spa – Scottsdale6 bedrooms
House Harmattan Chaparral Phoenix: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Hot Tub & Air-Con – Scottsdale5 bedroomsWhere to stay in Scottsdale
Old Town and Chaparral for restaurants and galleries, McCormick Ranch for a central, leafy base, Grayhawk and Pinnacle Peak in the north for golf and open desert, and Arcadia in neighbouring Phoenix for citrus groves beneath Camelback Mountain.
Saloons, galleries and Camelback on the skyline
Old Town is Scottsdale's walkable heart, a grid of western-wear shops, galleries, cocktail bars and restaurants. On Thursday evenings the Arts District galleries stay open late for the ArtWalk, and Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West is a thoughtful introduction to the region's history and art.
Villas around Chaparral sit within a short drive of all this, with the hump of Camelback Mountain close by. Just across the city line, Arcadia is a leafy Phoenix neighbourhood of citrus trees and wide lawns, and Papago Park, with its red sandstone buttes and the Desert Botanical Garden, is a good place for an early walk.
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Fairways, boulders and a very large desert
McCormick Ranch, laid out around lakes and greenbelts, makes a calm, central base for families. Further north, Grayhawk and Pinnacle Peak are golf country, with quieter streets, granite boulders and views straight out over the desert.
Behind them lies the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, which covers more than 30,500 acres and is the largest urban preserve in the United States. Its trailheads lead to well over a hundred miles of paths, from gentle loops among the saguaro to the climb up to Tom's Thumb. Go at sunrise, take more water than you think you need, and keep an eye out for roadrunners.
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The loudest hole in golf and a desert masterpiece
Scottsdale has dozens of courses, but the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale is the one people ask about: it hosts the WM Phoenix Open each February, when the grandstands around the par-three 16th turn golf into something closer to a football match. Troon North and Grayhawk are other well-regarded names.
Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and studio in the desert foothills, is listed by UNESCO as part of his twentieth-century architecture, and the guided tours are excellent. For a longer day, the red rock country of Sedona is around two hours' drive north.
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Prickly pear, spring training and a long, gold winter
The local table leans towards Sonoran Mexican cooking, mesquite grills and prickly pear in everything from margaritas to sorbet, alongside some serious steakhouses. The season runs from October to April, when days are warm, dry and bright. January brings the Barrett-Jackson classic car auction, February the Phoenix Open, and in February and March baseball's spring training fills Scottsdale Stadium and Salt River Fields. From June to September temperatures often pass 40°C, which is good for pool days and not much else. Our concierge can arrange tee times, dawn balloon flights, car hire and restaurant tables.
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Villa Dorado Papago Phoenix: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Tennis Court – Scottsdale5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £5,495 a week
Villa Safran Pinnacle Phoenix: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Hot Tub – Scottsdale5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £5,411 a week
Villa Bermejo McDowell Scottsdale: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Hot Tub – Scottsdale4 bedrooms · sleeps 11From £5,243 a week
Villa Harmattan Chaparral Scottsdale: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Parking – Scottsdale5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £4,774 a week
House Safran Chaparral Scottsdale: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Hot Tub – Scottsdale4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £4,424 a week
Villa Lysias Pinnacle Scottsdale: Luxury 3-Bedroom House with Hot Tub & Pool – Scottsdale3 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £4,172 a week
House Chrysos Troon Scottsdale: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Billiards – Scottsdale4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,962 a week
House Saguaro Scottsdale: Luxury 6-Bedroom House with Pool & Golf Access – Scottsdale6 bedrooms · sleeps 18From £3,906 a weekWhy book your Scottsdale villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Scottsdale spreads a long way north into the desert, and we know which villas are a few minutes from Old Town's restaurants and which sit beside the fairways or the preserve trailheads. With 50+ properties in Scottsdale, 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.
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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, transfers from Phoenix airport, car hire, dawn balloon flights, Taliesin West tours, spring training plans and restaurant reservations. 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 area in Scottsdale for a villa holiday?
Old Town and Chaparral suit those who want restaurants and galleries close by. McCormick Ranch is a calm, central choice for families, and Grayhawk and Pinnacle Peak in the north are best for golf and open desert views.
When is the best time to visit Scottsdale?
October to April is the main season, with warm, dry days and cool evenings. Summer is extremely hot, often above 40°C, although pool villas come into their own and the town is quieter.
Can you visit Taliesin West from Scottsdale?
Yes. Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and studio sits in the desert foothills of north Scottsdale and is open for guided tours. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing of his twentieth-century architecture.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Scottsdale?
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 Scottsdale cost?
Across our 50+ villas in Scottsdale, weekly rates typically range from £2,500 to £5,300, with the most affordable from around £2,300 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 Scottsdale from the UK?
British Airways and American Airlines fly nonstop from Heathrow to Phoenix, a flight of around 11 hours. Old Town Scottsdale is a short drive from Phoenix airport, and a car is the easiest way to get around. Our concierge can arrange transfers and car hire.
Are there villas in Scottsdale for large groups?
Yes. Our Scottsdale collection includes properties with up to 6 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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