Lit Mediterranean-style desert mansion behind a fountain courtyard at dusk

Arizona vacation rentals,
desert and high country

The most spectacular of Arizona vacation rentals, luxurious with pools and views. A small, hand-picked book across four destinations rather than a long list.

34Homes listed
4Destinations
Professionally managed & privately owned
Vetted through a rigorous screening process
Talk to a Arizona specialist
Villa Specialists available by phone
Where to stay

Where we represent homes in Arizona

Ranked by how many homes we currently represent in each destination.

All 4 destinations →
Every corner of Arizona

Every Arizona destination we cover

Two very different Arizonas in four destinations: the low Sonoran Desert around Phoenix, and the high country of red rock and pine to the north.

Handpicked in Arizona

Arizona homes worth the drive

A rotating selection of top-tier Arizona properties, each one professionally managed and photographed.

Search all homes →
Plan the trip

Getting your Arizona trip right

Desert or high country?

Scottsdale and Tucson sit in the low Sonoran Desert, where winter is the season and high summer is punishing. Flagstaff is up in the pines at altitude and Sedona among the red rocks, both far cooler, which is why they fill up when the desert empties.

A small, selective book

Arizona is one of our smaller markets - a handful of homes across four destinations rather than hundreds. That means less to browse, and more reason to call so we can tell you quickly what is actually free on your dates.

Pools and views are the point

What we represent here is the luxurious end: houses with pools and views, in a range of sizes. If a pool is non-negotiable for your dates, say so early, because it narrows a small book further.

What the tier badges mean

Platinum, Gold, Silver and Value rank a property on its interior furnishings only, not on price or location. A Platinum or Gold home can cost less than a Silver one with a better view, and we move a ranking up or down as a home is upgraded or left to age.

Good to know

Arizona vacation rental questions

The things travellers ask us most before they book.

Where in Arizona do you have homes?

Scottsdale, Sedona, Flagstaff and Tucson. Scottsdale holds most of them. This is one of our smaller markets, so the honest answer is that a phone call will get you to the right property faster than browsing will.

When is the best time to visit Arizona?

It depends which Arizona. Scottsdale and Tucson are low desert, so they are at their best in the cooler months and extremely hot in high summer. Flagstaff sits high in the pines and Sedona among the red rocks, both considerably cooler, which makes them the summer option.

Are Emerald Kite Arizona rentals professionally managed?

Yes. Every home on this page is privately owned but represented by an established local property-management company that handles cleaning, maintenance and guest support during your stay. Before a property joins our portfolio it is vetted on location, quality of the accommodation, access to amenities and the reputation and responsiveness of the management company, and it is removed if it stops meeting that standard.

Do the homes have pools?

Pools and views are the defining feature of what we represent in Arizona. Not every property has one, and because this is a small book it is worth confirming with your agent early rather than filtering and hoping.

Can I bring a dog to an Arizona rental?

Some homes accept pets and some do not, and it varies by property rather than by city. Use the pet-friendly filter above to see the homes that currently allow them, then confirm the type and size limits with your agent at the start of the selection process rather than after booking.

What does an Arizona vacation rental cost?

It depends on the city, the season and the size of the home. Where an owner has published a starting rate you will see it on the listing; where they have not, rates are quoted on request, because they change constantly with season and length of stay and we would rather price your exact dates than show you a number that has moved.

Planning an Arizona trip?

Tell us who is travelling and when, and a destination specialist will tell you straight away which Arizona homes are open on your dates.

Talk with a Villa Specialist

When should we call you?

Share a few details and an Emerald Kite specialist will call you now or in five minutes.

If you provide a mobile number, you consent to receive messages about your vacation planning. Carrier rates may apply; you can opt out at any time.

Security check loads when this window opens.

Requests after 10 p.m. Eastern Time will be returned the next day.

Having trouble? Use the full Contact page.