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Scottsdale Luxury Retreat - Newly Remodeled: "Private Equestrian Oasis Awaits”

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14362 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Scottsdale Luxury Retreat - Newly Remodeled: "Private Equestrian Oasis Awaits”

Stunning Scottsdale Estate with Equestrian Charm and Endless Amenities

Welcome to your private oasis in Scottsdale! This stylish and newly remodeled two-story home offers approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space, nestled on a gated 5-acre property for ultimate privacy. Designed with entertainment and relaxation in mind, the estate boasts an 8,500 sq. ft. backyard featuring beautiful landscaping, ample amenities, and unparalleled ambiance.

Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a group golf trip, a yoga retreat, or a romantic escape, this home provides the perfect setting. Adjacent to a world-class Arabian horse training facility, you’ll also enjoy the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in equestrian beauty, complete with a horse trainer and staff on-site and fully-equipped barns.

Property Features:

   •   6 Bedrooms: Spacious sleeping arrangements include a romantic master suite, a mix of king and queen beds, twin beds, and XL bunk beds—ideal for large groups or families.
   •   4 Bathrooms - Includes a spa-like master bathroom with dual showers, a romantic oversized tub, grooming vanity, and walk-in closet.
   •   Gourmet Kitchen: Fully equipped with dual ovens, a gas stove, and a commercial Thermador refrigerator. Perfect for cooking and entertaining.
   •   Massive Entertainment Area: Tournament-sized pool table, shuffleboard, piano, giant-screen TV, and cozy seating for gatherings.
   •   Outdoor Living: Basketball court, horseshoe pits, mini-golf, fire pit (seats 12), spacious lawn, and a hot tub for ultimate relaxation.

Unique Amenities:

   •   Equestrian Views & Activities: Enjoy stunning views of Arabian horses, including mares with foals. Feel the energy of the horses as you stroll the property in the evening, experiencing the majestic ambiance of these beautiful creatures. There’s also a horse trainer and staff on-site to ensure an authentic equestrian experience.
   •   Additional Animals: The property is home to not only horses but also chickens and tortoises that add to the charm and atmosphere of the estate.
   •   Proximity to Golf & Outdoor Recreation: Minutes from top golf courses (Boulders, Grayhawk, TPC), hiking trails, and shopping districts.
   •   Unbeatable Convenience:
      •   Summit Shopping Center (2 minutes away): Featuring Target, Safeway, Petsmart, CVS, Staples, and more.
      •   Dining & Services: AJ’s Fine Foods (1 minute away), pizza places, workout gyms, nail salons, and fine dining restaurants—all just minutes from the house.
      •   12 minutes to Desert Ridge Shopping Center & 101: Enjoy quick access to even more shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Bonus Add-On Package for Busy Moms:

To make your stay even more convenient, we offer a Mommy & Baby Essentials Package, so you don’t have to worry about packing everything. This includes:
   •   Car seats (newborn up to 5-year-old size)
   •   Baby bouncers & swing
   •   Mama Room for relaxation and nursing
   •   Boppy nursing pillow
   •   Rocking chair
   •   SNOO bassinet
   •   Boxes of toys
   •   Single or double strollers

Room Descriptions:

Master Bedroom (Main Level): California king bed, romantic lighting, and private access to the backyard.
Upper-Level Bedrooms: Includes another California king, two twin beds with an executive desk, and elegant living spaces.
Lower-Level Bedrooms: Features a king, a queen, and XL twin bunk beds—perfect for families.

Highlights for Every Occasion:

   •   Perfect for romantic getaways with its intimate master suite and spa-like ambiance.
   •   Ideal for bachelor/bachelorette groups, with nearby golf, nightlife, and entertainment.
   •   Great for family vacations, with plenty of space to gather and play.

Convenient Location:

   •   10 minutes to premier golf courses (Boulders, Grayhawk, TPC), hiking trails, and attractions like Barrett-Jackson Car Auction, Cave Creek Historic District, and WestWorld.
   •   25 minutes to Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona Cardinals Stadium, and renowned dining and shopping.
   •   35 minutes to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and downtown Phoenix.

Why Choose Us?

This home has been lovingly maintained and underwent a $100,000 remodel, making it even more spectacular than before. With glowing past reviews and new updates, we’re excited to host you. Ask about our discounts for last-minute bookings—we’d love to earn your review!

Experience Scottsdale like never before in this luxurious in, secluded, and amenity-packed retreat. Your dream vacation awaits!

Property manager

Gary & Jennifer McDonald

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Strict fines for smoke smell in the home.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: please declare pet with owner.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Family fun is encouraged

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gorgeous Home Unique Amenities Activities House Scottsdale
Gorgeous Home Unique Amenities Activities House
Gorgeous Home Unique Amenities Activities Scottsdale
Gorgeous Unique Amenities Act
Luxury Vacation In Scottsdale
Great House for all Activities!
Luxury Vacation in Scottsdale! Scottsdale
Gorgeous Home !! With Unique Amenities Activities
Nydelig Hjem! med Unike Fasiliteter og Aktiviteter
Luxury Vacation in Scottsdale! Private vacation home
Luxury Vacation in Scottsdale! Private vacation home Scottsdale

About the neighborhood

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Scottsdale, AZ

What's nearby

  • Boulders Golf Club - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Troon North Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Desert Ridge Marketplace - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Kierland Commons - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital - 14 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dynamite Beer Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brisam's Grill * Bar * Patio - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Scottsdale Luxury Retreat - Newly Remodeled: "Private Equestrian Oasis Awaits” pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Scottsdale Luxury Retreat - Newly Remodeled: "Private Equestrian Oasis Awaits”?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Scottsdale Luxury Retreat - Newly Remodeled: "Private Equestrian Oasis Awaits”?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Scottsdale Luxury Retreat - Newly Remodeled: "Private Equestrian Oasis Awaits” located?

Located in Scottsdale, this family-friendly vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Arizona Powerchutes, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wild at Heart and George "Doc" Cavalliere Park. Pinnacle Peak Park and Boulders Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Scottsdale Luxury Retreat - Newly Remodeled: "Private Equestrian Oasis Awaits” Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

bill c.

Great home!!!!!

This home was absolutely beautiful! We would recommend this place to everyone. Great accommodations. Owners are very nice people and very accommodating. We all loved the horses. Very kid friendly. We would definitely go back to this place. By far the nicest place we have stayed!

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

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

Amazing property!!

The property is amazing with stunning sunsets and sunrises with Arabians horses running all over! The owners are wonderful to work with and are very attentive to anything you may need or have questions about. The place has been newly remodeled and it’s breathtaking. Our family of 6 (ages 12-85) stayed here and had plenty of room, had plenty to do close by but relaxing at this spot was all we needed. The owners are very knowledgeable about the area and are premier horses breeders with amazing facilities. This was the real deal Arizona experience. The putting green, basketball court and hot tub onsite were amazing! Thank you to the owners for such a wonderful experience! Can’t wait to book again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra R., San Clemente, CA

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

Wonderful home and homeowners!

Everything exceeded our expectations and our needs! Loved, loved, loved the property and location! A warm and special thanks to you and yours, for allowing our large family to stay there while we were all involved with my daughters wedding at the Four Seasons! Debra
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darrin D.

5 stars hands down

The owners where awsome to work with. The house was as advertised . We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Lovely

The property is lovely. The outdoor space was famtastic
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

China A., Scottsdale, AZ

Awesome AZ Wedding experience!

We rented Mcdonald Arabians home and ranch for our October Wedding and couldn’t have been more pleased with the overall experience! Gary was a great host and went above and beyond our expectations for our special event. Our guests were completely blown away by the beautiful setting and we were told by several guests it was the most beautiful venue they’ve ever been to! Gary even let some of the horses out so our wedding guests could pet them and take pictures! It was amazing! The house slept our entire wedding party and was the perfect size. In addition, everything was beautifully remodeled! It was truly the perfect wedding/weekend! Thanks Gary and Jen for a wonderful time! We plan on renting again next year for our family reunion!
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2/10 Terrible

victoria f., Rochester

Host accused us of STEALING

Gorgeous home, wonderful stay until Jen accused us of stealing. I got married the weekend my bridal party and I stayed here. We arrived on Thursday 4/26/18 and checkout was Monday 4/30/18. On Friday, Jen stopped by and said hello. She welcomed us and even gave us beer! Super friendly! I couldn't believe her hospitality! However, she apparently left her keys on the counter, which could open all the locked doors in the house. With 11 other adults in the house I didn't even notice these keys laying on the counter next to the rule book until after my wedding on Sunday. My sister noticed these keys on Sunday and read the rule book. Jen and Gary's rule book states, "extra paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags are in the pantry or in the cabinets/closets/laundry off the kitchen". My sister needed some extra towels so being that the rule book states we can enter the closet and get what we need, she assumed Jen left the keys for us for that purpose. Separate and distinct, I left Gary a short message inquiring about the keys, just to makesure she did indeed leave them for our use. Later that night on Sunday, Jen called my sister (not me) and spoke to her for 35 minutes. She was frantically stating that we should have called her and let her know about the keys. My sister told her the rule book states we can enter the closets. In response to that, JEN TOLD US THE RULE BOOK IS OLD. Jen said that she could SUE us if things were missing. My sister mentioned to her that with the commotion of the wedding, no one even noticed these keys until our stay was almost done. These keys were her responsibility not ours, not to mention their rule book was "old"?! Jen entered the house WITHOUT my permission to get her keys and to look around to make sure "her valuables weren't taken". I couldn't believe her unprofessional behavior. I paid a good deal of money for my bridal party to stay here. I am SHOCKED at the hosts behavior and lack of professionalism. I will be contacting VRBO about this situation as well as her breach of contract when she entered the rental without my permission. -Victoria
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Twin Cities, MN

Perfect property for our group getaway!!

A group of mutual friends that flew/drove in from across the U.S. stayed here as a small get together. The house is absolutely amazing and was perfect for our long weekend getaway. We especially enjoyed our time on the open air patio. Being able to walk the grounds and greet and see the horses was priceless. Thank you so much for sharing your accommodations with us...we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

The property is beautiful! The backyard and house were outstanding, large and peaceful.

We loved our stay. The house fit 8 adults and 8 kids very comfortably. There was room for all of us to spread out during the day. The basketball court, hot tub and large backyard were a hit with the kids. The bedrooms were comfortable and the kitchen was huge and had everything we needed to make Christmas dinner. In the evening, the kids could play in the basement (TV, pool table, board games) while the adults could converse upstairs. Overall, a great house and we definitely recommend it as a great vacation get-a-way.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Perfect weather- perfect atmosphere. Perfect home for the holidays with my family.

This was the Perfect home for the Thanksgiving holiday with my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Serenity in the desert

I have found a getaway in this Arabian horse ranch location that I will be going to time and time again. Clean and spacious with many amenities near by including trendy restaurants.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Madyson E.

Desert Wedding

My husband and I stayed at the McDonald residence for our wedding and it was absolutely stunning. We were so grateful that they opened their home for our crazy group and allowed us to transform their backyard into the desert wedding of our dreams. We had 100+ people fit comfortably for the event and couldn’t be happier with the turn out. If you’re looking for a place to spend your special day or even a quick vacation this is the place to be. Luscious greenery in the back yard, modern updated home interior, and you’re right on the ranch for that small town vibe right in the middle of the city. Thank you Gary and Jen!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Beautiful home and property

if you wanted to do nothing else but stay at the house, you would be relaxed and energized. the kitchen is beautiful and wonderfully efficient, the master bedroom is expansive and plush, the multiple TV rooms are comfortable, and the backyard is relaxing oasis to enjoy. and where else can you walk around a property and see over 50 gorgeous and athletic Arabian Stallions -- it is very energizing and at the same time relaxing to be near them, see them work out, feed them, and enjoy any newborns on site. Highly recommended property.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer & Gary M.

Very Very Impressive!!!

This place by far over exceeded my expectations. You pull up the house is on 5 or 6 acres or more looks so big. It's gated and such an amazing property. There are huge barns with such beautiful Arabian horses. Our family did an early Thanksgiving with my in laws and we found this gem. We were able to even take a ridding lesson and have hands on with the horses. Paid extra but, they had like 65 of the most beautiful show horses. Very equestrian experience and the staff on site were so accomadating. We had VIP treatment for a great price. They even had a place to get spray tans or eyelash extensions and make-up on site. Crazy!! good! The privacy was great house is clean and great bedding.