Scottsdale Vacation Rentals

Scottsdale has more world-class golf courses per square mile than almost anywhere in the American Southwest, and a vacation rental gives your group the right base for a week built entirely around tee times. Homes in McCormick Ranch and Gainey Ranch sit alongside fairways, with free parking on premises for clubs and carts, a fully equipped kitchen for early breakfasts before morning rounds, and a private pool for the hours between golf and dinner. Whether you’re planning a four-night guys’ trip or a long romantic weekend, Scottsdale rewards the kind of traveler who wants the course in the morning and a great meal waiting at the end of it.

The courses that make Scottsdale worth the flight

TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course hosts the WM Phoenix Open each February and plays as challenging as it looks on television, with the famous par-3 16th hole surrounded by stadium seating that turns a round into something closer to theater. Troon North Golf Club, set against the McDowell Mountains on pinnacle rock terrain, offers two distinct courses and the kind of dramatic desert scenery that makes a mediocre round feel cinematic anyway. For a slightly more relaxed but still exceptional experience, Grayhawk Golf Club’s Talon Course consistently ranks among the best public courses in Arizona and welcomes walk-on play when the season allows.

A guys’ trip built around the game

A full week in Scottsdale can carry four to six rounds without repeating a course. Old Town Scottsdale offers postgame dinners at places like Mastro’s City Hall Steakhouse, where a group can debrief the day’s round over a ribeye and a proper whiskey list. Rentals in the Gainey Ranch corridor often back directly onto golf cart paths, so your group can move between the course, the pool, and the grill without a single parking hassle. A hot tub on the deck after a full day in the Arizona sun is less a luxury than a recovery strategy.

A romantic weekend for two who love the game

Scottsdale’s golf culture translates surprisingly well to couples travel. The Boulders Club in nearby Carefree offers two courses carved through ancient granite formations, and a round there followed by a reservation at a desert restaurant watching the sun drop behind the Sonoran horizon is a genuinely complete evening. Rentals with a private pool, scenic views of the McDowell Mountains, and a fully stocked kitchen for a quiet breakfast before a morning tee time give a couple the kind of uninterrupted privacy that resort hotels rarely deliver.

What to look for in a Scottsdale vacation rental

November through April is peak golf season, when rates rise sharply and tee times at signature courses book weeks in advance. Confirm central air conditioning even for fall and spring stays, as afternoon temperatures can push past 90 degrees well into October. Pet-friendly homes are available throughout McCormick Ranch, and free parking on premises is worth prioritizing when traveling with multiple golf bags and gear.

Quick tips before you book

• Tee times: Book TPC Scottsdale and Troon North at least four to six weeks ahead during peak season
• Air conditioning: Confirm central AC even for spring stays; afternoon heat arrives earlier than expected
• Pool: A private pool is the essential recovery amenity between rounds; filter for it specifically
• Parking: Free parking on premises handles multiple sets of clubs without the valet fees of resort stays
• Pets: McCormick Ranch rentals often include fenced yards for traveling with dogs
• Peak pricing: January through March is the most competitive window; reserve two to three months out for the best homes near top courses

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