Mcdowell Mountain Ranch is the exclusively conformed master-planned community built within 3,200 acres (5 square miles) of untouched Sonoran Preserve in Northern Scottsdale, Arizona. It is among the best places to set up a permanent residence despite being surrounded by rich desert flora and wildlife. It appeals to outdoorsy types with the adrenaline for adventure but not willing to compromise on modern comforts. The ranch is built within a natural reserve filled with hiking and biking trails, RV parks, horseback riding trails, and golf courses. It also has two parks, a recreation center, and a community center featuring a kid’s playground, splash pools, tennis courts, swimming pools, picnic areas, and more. The fine-dining restaurants and boutique shops of Scottsdale are nearby. Read on for our list of the best Vrbo accommodations in Mcdowell Mountain Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona. Book now and experience luxurious living in the desert mountains.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.
1. Dreamy desert hideaway (from USD 219)
Let this dreamy desert home be your hideaway for at least six days. It’s in the exclusive McDowell Ranch area near TPC Golf, WestWorld, and Kierland shops. Enjoy your private backyard featuring outdoor amenities such as a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a barbecue grill. Step inside and be greeted by warm, elegant interiors. Watch cable TV around a wood-burning fireplace while lounging on an L-shaped sofa. Enjoy having meals rustic-style in the adjacent dining area. The fully stocked kitchen has a breakfast nook for four. Sleep like royalty on the king-sized bed in the master bedroom that’s also equipped with a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, a fan, Wi-Fi, and an ensuite bathroom. Together with two other bedrooms and another bathroom, the house can host up to eight guests.
Top guest reviews
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the house had all of the amenities you would need comfortable beds and a beautiful backyardfabulous kitchen and beautiful backyardCleanliness:
a clean and very comfortable homeit was clean lots of supplies and easy to be atwe were impressed by the overall cleanliness and accessible towels and extra blanketsfresh clean well-appointed perfectly-located spacious for 4 peoplenice location & very clean and would high recommend this homeRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and very nice placethe location was great for quick access to all scottsdale had to offerloved the home location and quiet neighborhoodwe visited the community center every day and loved that we could walk there with the kids
2. Gorgeous mountain home with amazing city views (from USD 1000)
This gorgeous home equipped for long vacations boasts elegant decors such as travertine-tiled floors, granite kitchen counters, and large picture windows. Guests can move freely around the space, as an open floor plan connects the gourmet kitchen, the cozy living room, the wet bar, the fireplace, and the dining area. The balcony offers awesome views of the cityscape and Camelback Mountain. 8 guests will sleep soundly inside 4 cozy bedrooms for the next 7 to 30 days. All rooms have cable TV, air-conditioning, heating, and Wi-Fi. There is also a private office with a great view of the city you can use. The resort-like backyard features a fire pit, lawn games, barbecue facilities, a heated swimming pool, and a hot tub. The community pool, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and lap pools are nearby.
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we loved the pool and views from the backyardthe couch lounger and beds are very comfortablethe sunsets were spectacular and the morning sun streaming into the kitchen is perfectthe fully equipped kitchen and beautiful outdoor space made staying in as nice as going outvery comfortable home close to everything for our family of 4 with lots of space and amenitiesCleanliness:
super clean well equipped throughoutthe house was super clean and quietbeautifully furnished clean perfectly stocked with linens beach towels any appliance cooking utensils you might need in the kitchenRead more reviewsHost:
kimberly and john are wonderful and responsive hoststhe owners were great and the stay was very smooth and comfortablethe owners were incredibly responsive and a pleasure to work withthe house was beautiful and the property managers were great to work with and so helpful
3. Beautiful desert villa with a pool (from USD 169)
Settle in for at least 30 days in this lovely home parallel to Javelina Trail and close to Mcdowell Mountain Golf Club, Twisted Lizard pub, and Honor Health Medical Clinic. It’s a sizable villa that can house eight guests with its four deluxe bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. The elegant interiors of pastel-colored walls, tiled floors, big picture windows, and vintage furniture exude a warm and cozy vibe. The open concept combines the cozy living room, a formal dining area, and a gourmet kitchen in one spacious area. A door by the dining area opens onto resort-like surroundings with a pool and a covered patio. Guests can dip in the pool and the hot tub while others can dine al fresco.
Top guest reviews
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pool and hot tub were enjoyed by all i would rent this property againit was immaculate inside and out homey and the beds were very comfortablethe rest of the day usually has a great temperature for lounging in the pool areathe beds were very comfortable the back yard gorgeous and the house was perfect thank youHost:
the owner was very responsive and pleasantthe owners and managing agents are very helpful and efficientsandy the owner and reinherd the manager are very easy to work with and very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
it is in a perfect location to many things in scottsdale and great restaurantsgreat location house met our expectations comfortable well stocked great kitchenwe enjoyed the backyard the pool and spa and the convenient location near the golf coursepool and spa was great neighborhood was amazing (close to hikes and stores) house was cleanthe house was clean and was in a great location near everything in the north scottsdale area
4. Five-star luxury home with a game room and pool (from USD 400)
This luxury home offers 5-star comforts. It has vaulted ceilings, large bay windows, tiled flooring, and spacious rooms with a chic black-and-white motif. The state-of-the-art living room has 3 electric recliners, a moving coffee table, and a 65-inch TV. The formal dining room has leather-bound chairs and can seat eight. The open kitchen has classic white cabinets and granite countertops with black bar stools and fixtures. The four huge air-conditioned bedrooms have resort-sized beds to sleep eight guests comfortably. Two luxurious bathrooms feature marbled interiors, walk-in showers, bathtubs, and vanity sinks. Venture into the pool area for barbecues, swimming, socializing by the fire pit, and playing lawn games. This home also has a game room and a private gym.
5. A glamourous home-like stay (from USD 94)
This place makes for a perfect stay for four guests on vacation, a business trip, or attending a golf tournament in the area. It’s newly renovated with new tiles, flooring, and a fresh coat of paint. Dine in style, lounge on the sofa while watching TV, or cook gourmet meals in the U-shaped kitchen, all in an open-plan area. The two upper floor bedrooms furnished with king and queen beds sleep four guests comfortably. There are two sparkly clean bathrooms, a walk-in closet, and a tiny balcony. Out on the lawn is a full-sized swimming pool and a hot tub. A minimum 14-day stay is required. It’s near Envita, Mayo Clinic, Tournament Players Club (TPC), and WestWorld.
Top guest reviews
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the kitchen is fully outfitted (even champaign glasses and fresh ground coffee)this mcdowell mountain condo is as comfortable and contemporary as it looks in photosCleanliness:
it was very cleanit was tastefully furnished and meticulously cleanbeautifully decorated and meticulously cleanHost:
the owner and property manager were easy to communicate withann was an amazing hostthe owner ann was extremely helpful and made sure our stay we had everything we neededRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is ideal with easy access to freeways shopping and diningloved that we were close to the pool
6. Newly remodeled cul-de-sac home (from USD 350)
This lovely, newly remodeled bungalow is on a quaint street in a dead-end near Mayo Clinic, hiking trails, Mcdowell Sonoran Preserve, and a golf course. It can host 6 guests for 14 to 30 nights featuring cool, earth-toned interiors, newly tiled floors, quartz countertops, posh furniture, and a well-kept garden. The three stylish bedrooms are furnished with a wardrobe, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and heating. The master’s bedroom has a walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom with vanity sinks and a walk-in shower. The second bathroom has a hot tub and shower combination. The open layout features a cozy living room with a fireplace and cable TV and a kitchen with breakfast counters and a dining area.
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Read more reviewsLocation:
location was good--walking trails were outstanding which during a pandemic is important
7. Lavish mountain home escape (from USD 359)
This elegant single-level home has an open concept featuring a stylish kitchen with a breakfast bar, cozy leather sofas for watching cable TV, and a formal dining area. Glass doors slide open onto a covered patio for al fresco dining with loungers and seating areas near the heated pool and spa. A fenced-in garden is great for playing lawn games and for barbecues. Eight guests can be accommodated in four comfy bedrooms, each with a TV and a king or queen bed, and two lavish full bathrooms. Air-conditioning, heating, internet access, and laundry equipment are provided during the required 14- to 30-day stay. It’s 20 minutes to Old Town Scottsdale and near Kierland & Scottsdale Quarter, restaurants, walking trails, and bike paths.
Fabulous homes in the desert mountains
Book one of the homes we listed above and you are guaranteed to experience a long and luxurious vacation. All these homes are lavish in design and amenities. Each one is an oasis in the desert mountains where almost all have a pool in the backyard to relax, while some even have a family room and game room as a bonus feature. You’ll fall in love with the best Vrbo accommodations in Mcdowell Mountain Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona. You might even consider staying for good.
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