Scottsdale is where golfers, bachelorette parties and spring training fans all end up by a pool, and a VRBO gives your group the whole house instead of a hallway of hotel rooms.
Yes, it’s a dry heat. So is a pizza oven. That’s why every VRBO in Scottsdale AZ in this guide comes with a pool, and most have a hot tub too.
The best VRBO in Scottsdale AZ for golfers is Scottsdale Escape, a 3-bedroom home a 4-minute drive from Kierland Golf Club, with two pools on site and pets welcome. Couples should look at the Private Casita in Cave Creek, and a Scottsdale bachelorette or bachelor party at the Glam Resort-Style Home in Old Town, which sleeps 10.
Below, the 9 best VRBOs in Scottsdale are grouped by what you’re here for: golf, parties and spring training, or a pool and a hot tub.
- Best for golfers: Scottsdale Escape, Scottsdale – a 4-minute drive to Kierland Golf Club, and room for your clubs and your excuses
- Best for couples: Private Casita, Cave Creek – sleeps 2, a hot tub, and Boulders Golf Club 4 minutes away
- Best for a bachelorette or bachelor party: Glam Resort-Style Home, Old Town Scottsdale – sleeps 10 with two primary bedrooms
- Best for spring training: Old Town Scottsdale Condo – in Old Town, home of Scottsdale Stadium
- Best private pool: Elegant Scottsdale Home, Scottsdale – its own pool and jacuzzi, close to golf and shops
- Best for families: North Scottsdale Desert Home – sleeps 9 on an acre of desert, with a pool
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VRBOs in Scottsdale AZ
The whole city in one search, from North Scottsdale desert homes near the golf courses to condos a short drive from Old Town.Good for: Scottsdale golf trips, pool days, spring training and winter sun.Browse all VRBOs in Scottsdale AZ →Old Town and Downtown Scottsdale VRBOs
Old Town is Scottsdale’s downtown district: restaurants, bars, galleries and Scottsdale Stadium, the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants, all walkable.Good for: bachelorette parties, bachelor parties, birthdays and spring training games.Browse Old Town and Downtown Scottsdale VRBOs →VRBOs in Phoenix AZ
Scottsdale borders Phoenix, and VRBO files some Scottsdale homes under Phoenix, so a wider search turns up more houses with pools.Good for: bigger groups, more choice, and staying closer to Sky Harbor airport.Browse VRBOs in Phoenix AZ →Why Book a VRBO in Scottsdale AZ Instead of a Resort?
Scottsdale runs on resorts, but a VRBO gives your group one kitchen, one pool and one living room, and nobody’s tee time depends on who got the room next to the ice machine.
VRBO only lists entire homes, so you won’t end up renting a spare room down the hall from the owner’s cat.
Best VRBOs Near Scottsdale Golf Courses
Scottsdale golf is serious business: 51 courses and 1,223 holes in the city alone, and TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course hosts the WM Phoenix Open, which draws more than 700,000 spectators. These three VRBOs put you minutes from a tee time.
Scottsdale Escape, Scottsdale, Arizona
Kierland Golf Club is a 4-minute drive from the front door, which leaves just enough time in the car to lower your expectations for the back nine.
Back at the house there are two big pools on site, bicycles and pool toys included, and an outdoor area made for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. Kierland Commons is 4 minutes away too, for anyone in the group whose sport of choice is shopping.
The 3-bedroom home sleeps 6 and pets are welcome, so the dog doesn’t have to miss the trip. If you’re after the best Scottsdale VRBO for a golf trip, this is the one we’d book first.
Sleeps: 6 guests
Private Casita, Cave Creek, Arizona
It sleeps two, which is exactly the right number of people for a hot tub under a desert sky.
The casita sits in Cave Creek, about 20 minutes outside Scottsdale, with a gourmet kitchen, a covered outdoor space for a barbecue on warm evenings, a pool, and high-speed internet for whichever one of you swore they wouldn’t check email. Hiking trails start close by for cooler mornings.
Boulders Golf Club is a 4-minute drive, laid out among 12-million-year-old granite formations. For golf near Scottsdale and a romantic VRBO in one, this is hard to beat.
Sleeps: 2 guests
North Scottsdale Desert Home, Scottsdale, Arizona
An acre of desert all to yourselves is a lot of room for a family to spread out, and somehow everyone still ends up in the pool at the same time.
Inside, the 4-bedroom home has a private balcony off the primary bedroom. Outside there’s a swimming pool, a barbecue and a lounging area for the hours when it’s too hot to do anything more ambitious.
World-class golf courses surround the neighborhood, which makes it a strong base for a golf weekend with friends, or a big family trip where half of you golf and half of you don’t. For a large group VRBO in North Scottsdale, this is the pick.
Sleeps: 9 guests
Scottsdale VRBOs for Bachelorette Parties, Bachelor Parties and Spring Training
Scottsdale knows how to host a celebration: attending one and going out to nightclubs both rank in the top four things visitors do, according to Longwoods International’s visitor research. Spring training in Scottsdale fills Old Town every February and March too, when the San Francisco Giants play at Scottsdale Stadium.
Glam Resort-Style Home, Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona
Two primary bedrooms means nobody draws straws for the good room, which on a Scottsdale bachelorette weekend counts as diplomacy.
The 4-bedroom home sleeps 10, with a pool that can be heated in winter, a hot tub, lawn Jenga, a ping pong table and a big dining area for the morning-after brunch. The kitchen has state-of-the-art appliances, in case anyone actually cooks.
Coronado Golf Course is nearby for the members of the group who like their fresh air with a scorecard. For a Scottsdale bachelorette party or a bachelor party in Old Town, this is the house to book.
Sleeps: 10 guests
Old Town Scottsdale Condo, Scottsdale, Arizona
Walk to dinner, walk to drinks, walk home. In Old Town Scottsdale that’s the whole plan, and it’s a good one.
This newly remodeled 2-bedroom condo has modern decor, a well-equipped kitchen, a balcony for morning coffee, and a heated pool and hot tub for the afternoons.
Scottsdale Stadium, the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants, is in Old Town too, and restaurants, shopping, hiking and golf are all minutes away, including Papago Golf Club. If you’re coming for spring training in Scottsdale, start here.
Sleeps: 5 guests
Perfect Urban Escape, Scottsdale, Arizona
There’s a game room with a pool table and ping pong, so the rivalry that started on the golf course has somewhere to go after dark.
The 2-bedroom rental sleeps 5, with a dining area that seats six, a fully equipped kitchen, and a resort pool, hot tub and fitness room.
Nightlife, restaurants, golf, spring training and NFL games are all within reach, which makes it a smart pick for a small Scottsdale bachelor party that wants to catch a game and still get a round in.
Sleeps: 5 guests
VRBOs in Scottsdale AZ With a Pool and Hot Tub
Scottsdale gets more than 330 days of sunshine a year, which is lovely right up until about 11am in July. These three have a pool and a hot tub, so you’re covered in every season.
Elegant Scottsdale Home, Scottsdale, Arizona
A private pool and jacuzzi means the only person splashing you is someone you chose to bring.
The 3-bedroom home sleeps 6, with a large living area, spacious rooms, a barbecue and a pergola for shade when the afternoon gets serious.
It’s close to golf and shops. For a VRBO in Scottsdale AZ with a private pool, this is our pick.
Sleeps: 6 guests
Lakefront Condo, Scottsdale, Arizona
A lake in the middle of the desert. Scottsdale does love a plot twist.
The 2-bedroom condo sleeps 4 and looks out from a screened veranda. The community has a heated pool, a hot tub and a tennis court, and there’s a boardwalk for an evening stroll after a home-cooked dinner.
More than 250 guests have given it a 5-star review, which is a lot of people agreeing on anything. It suits couples and small families.
Sleeps: 4 guests
Luxury Vacation Condo, Scottsdale, Arizona
Mountain views from the primary bedroom, and bike docks nearby for anyone who wants to earn their breakfast.
The 2-bedroom resort condo sleeps 4, with a heated pool, a whirlpool spa and tennis courts.
Old Town Scottsdale and several golf courses are close by. If you want a Scottsdale VRBO with a pool and a spa but without the big-house fuss, book this one.
Sleeps: 4 guests
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VRBO in Scottsdale AZ: FAQs
What is the best VRBO in Scottsdale AZ?
The best VRBO in Scottsdale AZ is Scottsdale Escape, especially for golfers: a 3-bedroom home that sleeps 6, a 4-minute drive from Kierland Golf Club and Kierland Commons, with two pools on site and pets welcome. For couples, the Private Casita in Cave Creek sleeps 2 and has a hot tub.
Which VRBOs are closest to Scottsdale golf courses?
The VRBOs closest to Scottsdale golf courses in this guide are Scottsdale Escape, a 4-minute drive from Kierland Golf Club, and the Private Casita in Cave Creek, just north of Scottsdale, a 4-minute drive from Boulders Golf Club. The Glam Resort-Style Home in Old Town is near Coronado Golf Course, and the North Scottsdale Desert Home is surrounded by golf courses. Scottsdale has 51 golf courses and 1,223 holes, with about 200 more golf courses near Scottsdale across the Valley of the Sun.
Which VRBO in Scottsdale AZ has a private pool?
The VRBO in Scottsdale AZ with a private pool in this guide is Elegant Scottsdale Home, a 3-bedroom house that sleeps 6 with its own heated pool and jacuzzi. The North Scottsdale Desert Home has a swimming pool on an acre of desert, and the condos share an on-site pool.
Which VRBOs in Scottsdale AZ are pet-friendly?
VRBOs in Scottsdale, AZ that are pet-friendly are easy to miss, so start with Scottsdale Escape, a 3-bedroom home near Kierland Golf Club that welcomes pets. Pet rules vary by owner, so read the house rules on each listing before you book.
What is the most romantic VRBO in Scottsdale?
The most romantic VRBO in Scottsdale is the Private Casita in Cave Creek, about 20 minutes outside town, which sleeps 2 and has a hot tub, a pool, a covered outdoor space for barbecues and hiking trails nearby.
What is the most family-friendly VRBO in Scottsdale?
The most family-friendly VRBO in Scottsdale is the North Scottsdale Desert Home, a 4-bedroom house that sleeps 9 on an acre of desert, with a swimming pool, a barbecue and an outdoor lounging area. For a smaller family, Elegant Scottsdale Home sleeps 6 and has a private pool.
Which VRBOs in Scottsdale have a hot tub or spa?
The VRBOs in Scottsdale with a hot tub or spa in this guide include Elegant Scottsdale Home, with a private jacuzzi, the Luxury Vacation Condo, with a whirlpool spa, and the Lakefront Condo, where the community has a hot tub. The Private Casita in Cave Creek has a hot tub too.
What is the best VRBO for a Scottsdale bachelorette party?
The best VRBO for a Scottsdale bachelorette party is the Glam Resort-Style Home in Old Town, which sleeps 10 across 4 bedrooms, with two primary bedrooms, a hot tub, a pool that can be heated in winter and lawn Jenga. For a smaller group, the Old Town Scottsdale Condo sleeps 5 in the middle of Old Town. House rules on parties and events vary by owner, so check the listing before you book.
What is the best VRBO for a bachelor party in Scottsdale AZ?
The best VRBO for a bachelor party in Scottsdale AZ is the Glam Resort-Style Home for a big group, since it sleeps 10 and has a hot tub and a ping pong table. For a smaller crew, the Perfect Urban Escape sleeps 5 and has a game room with a pool table, close to nightlife, golf and NFL games. House rules on parties and events vary by owner, so check the listing before you book.
Where should you stay for spring training in Scottsdale?
The best place to stay for spring training in Scottsdale is Old Town, where Scottsdale Stadium, the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants, sits on the corner of Osborn Road and Drinkwater Boulevard. The Old Town Scottsdale Condo sleeps 5 and the Glam Resort-Style Home sleeps 10, and both are in Old Town Scottsdale.
Is a VRBO in Phoenix AZ the same as a VRBO in Scottsdale?
A VRBO in Phoenix AZ is not the same as a VRBO in Scottsdale, but the two cities border each other and VRBO files some Scottsdale homes under Phoenix. Scottsdale Escape and Elegant Scottsdale Home both appear under Phoenix on VRBO. If Scottsdale is booked up, search VRBOs in Phoenix AZ too.
When should you book a VRBO in Scottsdale?
You should book a VRBO in Scottsdale early if you’re going in February or March, when Scottsdale spring training and the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale bring in the crowds. The WM Phoenix Open alone draws more than 700,000 spectators. With more than 330 days of sunshine a year, the rest of the calendar is fair game, as long as you like your pool warm.
So, Which Scottsdale VRBO Are You Booking?
Pick the one that made you picture yourself by the pool. Golf season and spring training keep Scottsdale busy, so the group that books early is the group that gets the big house in March.
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