Sandflower by AvantStay | Oasis w/ Pool + Golf!
4.6
Outstanding(19 Reviews)House in Desert Ridge, AZ
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this house rental
Sandflower is your personal oasis in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Here, modern design and a verdant outdoor space come together to create the ultimate retreat for your group. The backyard features natural landscaping and an organically shaped pool surrounded by foliage, giving you a unique and private swimming experience. Practice your swing on the private putting green, or gather in the courtyard, where you'll find a massive outdoor fireplace, plenty of comfortable seating, and a BBQ/grill for easy meals. The covered patio near the pool has even more lounge space, while the interior boasts four comfortable rooms to spread out between. You'll be surrounded by the outdoor activities of nearby natural areas and preserves while remaining within driving distance of all the excitement, dining, and entertainment in Downtown Phoenix and Old Town Scottsdale. A prime location, incredible design, and a breathtaking backyard. All this and more is yours to enjoy at Sandflower.
AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.
Scottsdale is famed for its world-class spa and golf destination for good reason. It also has an excellent art and food scene, as well as a laid-back vibe that attracts travelers from near and far. Enjoy year-round sunshine by practicing your swing, hiking in the Sonoran Desert, kayaking on the Lower Salt River, and touring the Bradshaw Mountains on ATVs. Scottsdale is the perfect place for both adventure seekers and relaxation lovers looking for a warm getaway.
Local Attractions: Camelback Mountain, Desert Botanical Garden, 5th Avenue Shops in Old Town Scottsdale, OdySea Aquarium, Western Spirit: Scottsdale Museum of the West, McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, Entertainment District
*Home Truths:*
- Pool heat is available for an additional fee, but must be requested at least 48 hours before your stay.
- Pool and spa heat is not available between April 15th and October 1st.
- Please note that we cannot provide a pool barrier fence at this property. We do not recommend this property for children under 6 years of age. Per requirements in the cities of Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, and Phoenix we utilize door alarms for all doors with access to the pool area.
- Please note that the fireplace in the living area is non-operational.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.
- We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- The owner, renter, and guest may be liable for up to $2,000 to cover the costs of police response to the property pursuant to section 2-22 of the Phoenix City Code.
Parking Details:
The garage is not available for guest use.
2 cars can park on the driveway.
No street parking.
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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 2 / King bed
Bedroom 3 / Queen bed
Bedroom 4 / Queen bed
+ 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats
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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.
This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.
As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.
Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.
There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.
As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.
IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.
We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
#2022-2359
STR-2023-002383
AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.
Scottsdale is famed for its world-class spa and golf destination for good reason. It also has an excellent art and food scene, as well as a laid-back vibe that attracts travelers from near and far. Enjoy year-round sunshine by practicing your swing, hiking in the Sonoran Desert, kayaking on the Lower Salt River, and touring the Bradshaw Mountains on ATVs. Scottsdale is the perfect place for both adventure seekers and relaxation lovers looking for a warm getaway.
Local Attractions: Camelback Mountain, Desert Botanical Garden, 5th Avenue Shops in Old Town Scottsdale, OdySea Aquarium, Western Spirit: Scottsdale Museum of the West, McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, Entertainment District
*Home Truths:*
- Pool heat is available for an additional fee, but must be requested at least 48 hours before your stay.
- Pool and spa heat is not available between April 15th and October 1st.
- Please note that we cannot provide a pool barrier fence at this property. We do not recommend this property for children under 6 years of age. Per requirements in the cities of Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, and Phoenix we utilize door alarms for all doors with access to the pool area.
- Please note that the fireplace in the living area is non-operational.
- Please note our occupancy includes an additional two beyond bed count. Trifold floor mattresses and additional linens can be provided upon request.
- We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- The owner, renter, and guest may be liable for up to $2,000 to cover the costs of police response to the property pursuant to section 2-22 of the Phoenix City Code.
Parking Details:
The garage is not available for guest use.
2 cars can park on the driveway.
No street parking.
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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed with En-suite
Bedroom 2 / King bed
Bedroom 3 / Queen bed
Bedroom 4 / Queen bed
+ 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats
---
Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.
This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.
As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.
Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.
There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.
As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.
IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.
We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
#2022-2359
STR-2023-002383
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Desert Ridge, AZ
Reviews
4.6
Outstanding(19 Reviews)4.6
This house is perfect especially for the kids and the pool lots of space for cooking and kids playing
4.6
We waited to see if the property management company would respond to our issues but nothing yet.
Issues we had:
1.Pool heat not ready but still charged for it.
2.Pool broken and damaged surface. Rock debris all over the floor of the pool and hot tub. Broken covers on the suction pumps in the pool. The one cover stil intact had a huge warning sign on it saying to make sure not to remove the lid. There were 2 lids missing and clearly broken off.
3.Flagstone falling a part all over. Uneven surfaces and trip hazards everywhere there is flagstone. Part of the bridge is laying in pieces. No one bothered to clean it up.
4.Broken metal rusted pipe sticking out of the ground right by the pool. 8" sticks up. Looks like it was part of a lawn ornament.
5.Owner showed up at the property in the middle of the night(9:30pm) to get a car from the garage.
6.You can only heat the pool or the hot tub. I have heard this is common practice but this is the first house we rented that did not allow both to be heated and we have rented many other pools.
7.Instructions for the pool/hot tub heater were very confusing and accessing the controls was dicey. Trip hazards and messy area.
8.No schedule provided on when service contractors would be coming so random pool contractor and landscapers just showed at the property without warning.
We rented this property for the pool and outdoor space and it was very disappointing to see it falling into disrepair. Rest of the house is all good.
4.6
Property was as advertised. The home was very comfortable. The neighborhood was great and we enjoyed our stay and would return for future stays.
4.6
The whole property was great and the outdoor area was better than advertised! Great location and friendly staff!
4.6
A group of six of us came to celebrate three 50th birthdays. The house was perfect for our getaway. Lots of bedrooms and bathrooms for each couple. Outdoor pool area is gorgeous and relaxing. My only suggestion would be a binder of directions on the various appliances, pool, hot tub, etc in the house though communication with our host was amazing!! Overall I would highly recommend a stay at this beautiful home!
4.6
This house is beautiful and we had small problems with pool lighting and turning on the spa. Would stay again.
4.6
We had a great holiday for 5 nights at the Sandflower house! They had the waterfall and hot tub turned on for us when we arrived and it made for a dramatic and fabulous welcome. The house is super comfortable and the yard is very lush. House was clean, comfy beds, kitchen well stocked, and A/C blows ice cold. We spent the majority of our time in the pool and on the patio hanging out on the great outdoor sectional watching the NBA playoffs on the outdoor TV in the evenings. There were some mosquitos out there, so bring some repellent if you want to sit outside for morning coffee or night time swims. Be advised that the outdoor fireplace is not operational (the Expedia description says only the indoor fireplace didn't work), but it was no worries for us because it was hot in the evenings anyway. We were not allowed to park our car in the garage as stated in the description of the home, but there is a giant palo verde tree that provided shade for the whole driveway so it wasn't even an issue. Management was SUPER nice and responded immediately to the few questions we had upon check in. I never felt like we were bothering them...great customer service! The house has 5 coffee makers (!) including a Keurig, so if you drink coffee you're covered! :) The location in Desert Ridge was a great home base and super convenient to explore the rest of the valley. Main intersection of Tatum/Deer Valley had everything: Albertsons, Total Wine, gas station, several restaurants. Enjoy!
4.6
This house was beautiful. The location for our family was perfect. The bedrooms were very comfortable, with wonderful white linens. The kitchen was nicely stocked, as were the bathrooms.
We left just some small suggestions for the owner, one being a window covering in the master bath. Overall, the house itself was awesome. The only reason I didn't give the property a straight 5 rating was the backyard. The pool, the spa, the golf green, the barbecue area, the outdoor seating, along with the privacy given from the beautiful greenery... was almost the perfect oasis. The pool, unfortunately remained more green than blue for our visit, even after the pool maintenance came by. But, in their defense, it was Spring, and very windy. The wind was blowing leaves, petals, and tree seeds into the pool for 3 days straight. The pool, spa, and decking are all in need on minor repair, as well as the lighting throughout that beautiful yard. OVERALL, it was fantastic, and we do hope to stay there again.
4.6
We loved our stay in Phoenix at this home . The home and pool were beautiful and we truly enjoyed our time there . The kids had so much fun playing in the pool and golfing. The beds were comfortable and the home was well stocked . My only feedback would be a more detailed home manual for instructions on the amenities of the home . We can’t wait to come back again !
4.6
Our family used this property for our spring break getaway and it was perfect. The house was clean and just as described looking just like the pics. Well stocked kitchen and ease of check-in and check-out made this place one I’d love to come back to. Though temps were moderate we took dips in the pool and definitely enjoyed the hot tub. Thanks for a great stay!
4.6
There are things that are great about this house - the interior of the house was very clean. The decor is lovely, as are the neighborhood and surrounding parks. We had a good experience with everyone we spoke to throughout our stay - they were responsive and kind and did their best to fix issues that we brought to them. I’d say it was great customer service in how they dealt with us and all our communication.
I was disappointed that we weren’t allowed to enter when the cleaning was complete. We have never encountered a short term rental company that didn’t allow us to check in when the unit is actually available. But they did clearly state there was no early check in unless we paid an extra $250, so that disappointment is due to my expectations of previous experiences. The house was in good shape, nicely decorated, the shampoo and conditioner etc. bottles were worn out and clearly refilled but I can appreciate the efficiency in that. Our biggest problem was the pool and hot tub. We chose the home based on the photos of a great outdoor experience for our kids but got to a backyard with a freezing, dirty pool and a hot tub did not heat up. We called and they were responsive, their team on the phones is excellent. But it took until late in the evening to get the hot tub to work and when it did it foamed up like a bubble bath. We learned that it was due to the ph of the hot tub being off - which meant it hadn’t been properly cleaned. Members of my family ended up with itchy rashes after being in the pool and hot tub.
When I asked for them both to be cleaned the AvantStay team sent someone out promptly and it was taken care of, but we couldn’t get the hot tub to heat up again for hours after the pool technician had been there. And the color of the pool went from green to blue and both hot tub and pool went from cloudy to clear. And dramatic difference on our third day staying there. I did relay this issue to the company and they offered a $100 credit for future stays, but I don’t think I’d choose to stay in a house managed by this company again. Although I will say every person we talked to on the phone, FaceTime, text and email was very kind, the need for so much communication to fix so many issues took much of the joy and relaxation out of our trip.
4.6
The location and the property were absolutely incredible. Exactly as advertised. We had a few questions about a couple of things while we were there, one of those being pool, heat, and a couple of other things. The property managers were very prompt at returning text walked us through it offered to come out, extremely helpful. All in all it was an amazing experience, and I will definitely be using them in the future.
4.6
Great house. Good stay. Would have liked instructions on thermostats, spa operations, and tv remotes.
4.6
Clean place, nice amenities.
4.6
Nice spot
4.6
The house exceeded expectations!! Kids had so much fun in the Hot tub, pool and with the mini golf! The park was so close too which was awesome and the neighborhood was calm!
4.6
This is a beautiful home and the backyard certainly did not disappoint. A few simple things could be done to make this a better experience. Most backyard lights did not work, either missing bulbs, broken or other. Would really add to the experience if they all worked. Overhead heaters only had 1 that worked. Outdoor propane heaters only 1 worked. Bar stools by counter all in need if repair. After arrival we were told you can either heat the pool or the hottub not both. Had to hit a couple buttons and then things were better. None of the things listed above really dampened our stay just would have been nice to get the full experience after dark.
4.6
Great communication with AvantStay. Seamless rental process and check in/out. Loved that you didn't need to spend the departure morning running around; stripping beds and cleaning. I hate when you pay a cleaning fee then have to clean the home before departure. The propery was beatiful and well cared for. The beds were comfortable and cotton linens were new and soft.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Desert Ridge?
The average price for a rental in Desert Ridge is $595 per night. This rental is $498 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sandflower by AvantStay | Oasis w/ Pool + Golf!. 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 Sandflower by AvantStay | Oasis w/ Pool + Golf!. Enjoy the water!
Is Sandflower by AvantStay | Oasis w/ Pool + Golf! 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 Sandflower by AvantStay | Oasis w/ Pool + Golf!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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