DESERT GEM! Resort style Living - Private Pool.
5.0
Outstanding(38 Reviews)House in Gila County, AZ
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Experience Arizona Living at Its Finest!
Welcome to the Desert Gem, your dream getaway in Parkside at Anthem! This stunning 2,700 square-foot single-story home sits on a spacious lot and offers everything you need for a perfect stay.
Inside the Home:
• Bedrooms & Office:
o Master Suite: King-size bed, walk-in closet, and a luxurious bathroom with a walk-in shower.
o Three Additional Bedrooms: Two with queen-size beds and one with two twin beds. These rooms are in a separate wing with a spacious bathroom featuring a bathtub.
o Office: Equipped with a desk, computer monitor, an Xbox gaming setup, and a pull-out couch, which can serve as an extra queen-sized bed.
• Living Areas:
o Open Floor Plan: Ideal for gatherings with friends and family.
o Kitchen: Features an eight-foot island, perfect for snacks or meal prep, and is fully stocked for all your cooking needs.
o Living Room: Large and bright with an 82" smart TV.
Outdoor Oasis:
• Covered Patio: The patio includes a large Smart TV that can be enjoyed from the plush outdoor couch and oversized chairs or rotated to be watched from the pool.
• Pool: This pool features a waterfall and Baja shelf, perfect for kids or lounging in the sun. Optional heating (seasonal) is available for an additional fee.
• Detached Ramada Entertainment Area:
o Gas BBQ grill
o Traeger smoker
o Bar with 3 seats
o Dining table that seats 6
Community Amenities:
• Just 2 minutes from Poston Butte Golf Course (Troon).
For guests planning an extended stay (minimum 30 days), access to community amenities can be granted for a small fee. This includes:
• 43,000 sqft clubhouse with gym, pools, game room, etc.
• Tennis courts & Pickleball courts
• Seasonal waterpark
• Playgrounds
• Dog parks
Security:
We maintain two security cameras on-site: one on the driveway and one with a wide shot of the backyard (pool insurance requirement). The door lock also has a built-in camera. There are no cameras inside the residence.
Book your stay today and experience the best of Arizona living! 🌵🏡🌞
Welcome to the Desert Gem, your dream getaway in Parkside at Anthem! This stunning 2,700 square-foot single-story home sits on a spacious lot and offers everything you need for a perfect stay.
Inside the Home:
• Bedrooms & Office:
o Master Suite: King-size bed, walk-in closet, and a luxurious bathroom with a walk-in shower.
o Three Additional Bedrooms: Two with queen-size beds and one with two twin beds. These rooms are in a separate wing with a spacious bathroom featuring a bathtub.
o Office: Equipped with a desk, computer monitor, an Xbox gaming setup, and a pull-out couch, which can serve as an extra queen-sized bed.
• Living Areas:
o Open Floor Plan: Ideal for gatherings with friends and family.
o Kitchen: Features an eight-foot island, perfect for snacks or meal prep, and is fully stocked for all your cooking needs.
o Living Room: Large and bright with an 82" smart TV.
Outdoor Oasis:
• Covered Patio: The patio includes a large Smart TV that can be enjoyed from the plush outdoor couch and oversized chairs or rotated to be watched from the pool.
• Pool: This pool features a waterfall and Baja shelf, perfect for kids or lounging in the sun. Optional heating (seasonal) is available for an additional fee.
• Detached Ramada Entertainment Area:
o Gas BBQ grill
o Traeger smoker
o Bar with 3 seats
o Dining table that seats 6
Community Amenities:
• Just 2 minutes from Poston Butte Golf Course (Troon).
For guests planning an extended stay (minimum 30 days), access to community amenities can be granted for a small fee. This includes:
• 43,000 sqft clubhouse with gym, pools, game room, etc.
• Tennis courts & Pickleball courts
• Seasonal waterpark
• Playgrounds
• Dog parks
Security:
We maintain two security cameras on-site: one on the driveway and one with a wide shot of the backyard (pool insurance requirement). The door lock also has a built-in camera. There are no cameras inside the residence.
Book your stay today and experience the best of Arizona living! 🌵🏡🌞
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Gila County, AZ
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(38 Reviews)5.0
We had a great time, Hope to return in the future. Thanks so much.
5.0
The house has everything one could need while on vacation. The beds were extremely comfortable and the sheets were sooo soft.
We bbq’d and cooked and they had anything and everything you could need. Overly stocked I was really shocked at how the house even had spices. and bbq runs. We had a family reunion at the house and it is very spacious and the pool was great. Stephanie and Karl were available for any questions we had so overall a great time. I Highly recommend the house
5.0
This property was exceptional and we have stayed at a lot of vrbo properties. So clean, spacious and comfortable. Everything we needed or wanted was there. Loved the backyard too with pool. would definitely stay there again.
5.0
Karl and Stephanie are great hosts! They made sure everything was 5 star and were available when we had questions. The house is spacious and comfortable. The back yard has wonderful sunshine. We are from a colder climate and spent many hours in the backyard, in the pool and enjoying using the smoker. The property is set in a quiet ‘town’, with great walking paths and activities…if you can leave the amazing house and backyard! The town of Florence is close by with great options for dining.
We really enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to returning next winter!
5.0
Very clean and hospitable.
5.0
Wonderful property for a family vacation. The swimming pool was a big hit. Great location for excursions. We would love to come back again.
5.0
My team was in the area for a work project. This house allowed them to all stay together and be able to relax comfortably like being at home. Communication was top notch and questions were answered quickly. The pool was a big hit with the heat as my team works outdoors. Highly suggest booking this location if you are in the area.
5.0
This is a beautiful place set up to make everyone feel at home the moment you walk in! The check in process and communication with the owners was great, they checked in during our stay to ensure everything was going well. We’ll definitely be back in the future.
5.0
This property was perfect for our family get away with plenty of room for everyone. Great indoor and outdoor spaces. Well equipped house. The owner was quick to respond to any questions.
5.0
This place is great! The house is huge, with guest rooms on one end and master on the other. Back yard perfect if you have a dog as its fenced in, pool is fantastic, everything was as advertised.
The few minor issues we had were addressed right away by the owners. We would definitely rent again.
5.0
We rented here last summer and loved the relaxation of the beautiful home and beautiful pool so did it again this year and it was just as wonderful! Thanks again Karl and Stephanie!
5.0
My family of 4 had a very relaxing wonderful stay. The house had everything you need and the owner was great to deal with.
5.0
First time visiting Arizona
Home was beautiful & relaxing! Owner super nice and very responsive for anything we needed.
5.0
Fantastic for families or large groups
This house really did have everything. You can tell that it is an actual functioning house because it had all of the little things you expect to see in a house while not making you feel like you’re invading someone else’s space. It was wonderful for all of us to stay here for an extended weekend. The pool was amazing and the home was in really great condition. We’d love to stay here again.
5.0
Loved our stay here. We met with family and found this house was a great place to gather. We spent about 50% of our time on the road sight seeing and 50% inthe home. The pool was excellent and the home has all necessary amenities.
5.0
Comfortable with all amenities in convenient Location
Loved our stay here. We met with family and found this house was a great place to gather. We spent about 50% of our time on the road sight seeing and 50% inthe home. The pool was excellent and the home has all necessary amenities.
5.0
The house is very nice and comfortable. Amazing amenities, host have thought of every possible luxury. Felt like we where at a 5 star resort. Our family had a wonderful stay. I definitely recommend staying at this property. They were very communicative answering any questions.
5.0
Our family met at this property from two different states to reunite for a family member’s memorial. This property was not only comfortable and clean it was an oasis in the sadness we had surrounding the trip. We would love e to return in the future to this property to spend more time with our family in the surrounding area.
5.0
5 star stay
The house is very nice and comfortable. Amazing amenities, host have thought of every possible luxury. Felt like we where at a 5 star resort. Our family had a wonderful stay. I definitely recommend staying at this property. They were very communicative answering any questions.
5.0
A Desert Gem indeed!
Our family met at this property from two different states to reunite for a family member’s memorial. This property was not only comfortable and clean it was an oasis in the sadness we had surrounding the trip. We would love e to return in the future to this property to spend more time with our family in the surrounding area.
5.0
Great house , loved the pool and backyard!
5.0
Karl was awesome
Great house , loved the pool and backyard!
5.0
The home is in an very nice, quiet neighborhood. The home is beautiful and spacious. The only thing I would make sure others know is that indeed it will sleep 12, but there are only 2 full and one half bath. Aside from that, one couldn't ask for better!
5.0
Desert Gem Florence, AZ
The home is in an very nice, quiet neighborhood. The home is beautiful and spacious. The only thing I would make sure others know is that indeed it will sleep 12, but there are only 2 full and one half bath. Aside from that, one couldn't ask for better!
5.0
We stayed for a few months during winter. The backyard is south facing and back patio is sheltered from the wind, absolute perfect private setup with a wash behind the house (no neighbors on the fence line). Parks and walking paths everywhere in the community, friendly neighbors. Home is fully equipped with everything you can imagine including Sonos speakers to use on in the backyard. Hosts were wonderful and considerate. This home made us fall in love with AZ and we are considering a move after our experience. Highly recommend
5.0
Perfect winter getaway
We stayed for a few months during winter. The backyard is south facing and back patio is sheltered from the wind, absolute perfect private setup with a wash behind the house (no neighbors on the fence line). Parks and walking paths everywhere in the community, friendly neighbors. Home is fully equipped with everything you can imagine including Sonos speakers to use on in the backyard. Hosts were wonderful and considerate. This home made us fall in love with AZ and we are considering a move after our experience. Highly recommend
5.0
We spent a week here in December. Everything about the home was perfect! We traveled with our two children ( ages 5 and 8). We had plenty of room to spread out, the kitchen and bathrooms were stocked with everything we needed, the pool and back yard are AMAZING! My husband works from home and the office /den provided him the quiet space he needed. We had such a wonderful time!
5.0
Best VRBO we have stayed at!
We spent a week here in December. Everything about the home was perfect! We traveled with our two children ( ages 5 and 8). We had plenty of room to spread out, the kitchen and bathrooms were stocked with everything we needed, the pool and back yard are AMAZING! My husband works from home and the office /den provided him the quiet space he needed. We had such a wonderful time!
5.0
Rented this house because family and friends live in neighborhood. Exactly 2 minutes from 18 hole golf course. We have been renting house for years and this one is one of our top favourites. The owners were amazing and answered our texts within minutes- loved that! House has the perfect concept- king bedroom away from guests bedrooms so lots of privacy. Pool and backyard were absolutely gorgeous. Had a few pool parties with friends and enjoyed every last minute of it. Loved it so much rented another month next year!
5.0
My whole family enjoyed this beautiful home. It is super clean and the kitchen is stocked with everything you need for cooking. The back yard was wonderful and perfect. The living room actually inspired us to change our living room. You will definitely not be disappointed booking a stay here.
5.0
Perfect for golfing
Rented this house because family and friends live in neighborhood. Exactly 2 minutes from 18 hole golf course. We have been renting house for years and this one is one of our top favourites. The owners were amazing and answered our texts within minutes- loved that! House has the perfect concept- king bedroom away from guests bedrooms so lots of privacy. Pool and backyard were absolutely gorgeous. Had a few pool parties with friends and enjoyed every last minute of it. Loved it so much rented another month next year!
5.0
Amazing Home.
My whole family enjoyed this beautiful home. It is super clean and the kitchen is stocked with everything you need for cooking. The back yard was wonderful and perfect. The living room actually inspired us to change our living room. You will definitely not be disappointed booking a stay here.
5.0
Very nice and quiet; what we needed after long hard days of competing; was a little farther from the DZ than I thought but that’s not your fault….
5.0
Had a great time and the house was super clean. Even the sheets smelled amazing.
5.0
Nice and quiet
Very nice and quiet; what we needed after long hard days of competing; was a little farther from the DZ than I thought but that’s not your fault….
5.0
We came to Arizona for a wedding. We are a family of 6. Kids ages, 6 , 3, 2 and 5 months. This was our 1st time traveling traveling flying with our kids and having amenities at the property for youngest was sooo helpful. Pack n play, booster seat, blankets, baby spoons etc. This home is so beautiful and the layout is perfect. Master wing on one side and the 3 other beds and bath on the other. The living space has soooo much room for a big group. The kitchen had everything you need and Safeway is only 4 minutes away. The outdoor space is a dream. You can enjoy company and watch over the kids at the same time. The owners checked in with us to check if anything was needed and Nswer any questions. I loved being able to access them if needed. We had family members over who were staying in other rentals for the week and everyone said ours took the award. When we come back to Arizona we can't wait to stay here again. You don't even need to leave the house as it's so relaxing and accommodating.
5.0
Great girls trip!
Had a great time and the house was super clean. Even the sheets smelled amazing.
5.0
Best experience! 100% recommend
We came to Arizona for a wedding. We are a family of 6. Kids ages, 6 , 3, 2 and 5 months. This was our 1st time traveling traveling flying with our kids and having amenities at the property for youngest was sooo helpful. Pack n play, booster seat, blankets, baby spoons etc. This home is so beautiful and the layout is perfect. Master wing on one side and the 3 other beds and bath on the other. The living space has soooo much room for a big group. The kitchen had everything you need and Safeway is only 4 minutes away. The outdoor space is a dream. You can enjoy company and watch over the kids at the same time. The owners checked in with us to check if anything was needed and Nswer any questions. I loved being able to access them if needed. We had family members over who were staying in other rentals for the week and everyone said ours took the award. When we come back to Arizona we can't wait to stay here again. You don't even need to leave the house as it's so relaxing and accommodating.
5.0
Other VRBOs will never compare
This place spoiled us. We have stayed in numerous VRBOs and other rentals and nothing ever held a candle to this place. The owners thought of everything. The beds and furniture were super comfy, the kitchen was wonderful, the TVs were stellar and the pool was absolutely amazing. The stay at the house was our vacation and it was the most relaxing one ever - we even extended our one week stay by 3 days. We were happy it was raining the day we left so it didn't make us miss the pool so much as we were leaving!
5.0
Visit with Grandma
We had a wonderful time staying at Anthem at Merrill Ranch. The house has everything you need. The pool was wonderful and made the visit very enjoyable.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Gila County?
The average price for a rental in Gila County is $312 per night. This rental is $155 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at DESERT GEM! Resort style Living - Private Pool.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at DESERT GEM! Resort style Living - Private Pool.. Enjoy the water!
Is DESERT GEM! Resort style Living - Private Pool. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at DESERT GEM! Resort style Living - Private Pool.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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