Scottsdale Starlight

Scottsdale's desert evenings are made for a setting like this – a covered terrace to catch the cooling air and a shared community pool for when the afternoon heat demands it. The living room opens onto a balcony with views over the palm-lined rooftops, and the fireplace makes it just as inviting once the temperature drops. A games room and gym in the resort round things out for days when you'd rather stay put. Eldorado Park and Indian Bend Park are within walking distance, and world-class golf courses are close by for those who want to head out.

Home truths:
* Guests must be 25 years of age or older to rent this home.
* At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living area.
* You'll have access to the on-site swimming pool, gas grills, games room, and fitness centre here. They're shared with the building's other residents. The shared pool is unheated, so it's best suited to warmer months – worth keeping in mind if you're visiting outside of summer.
* There's parking for up to two cars here.
* Heating and cooling for this home are controlled by the building manager. Cooling typically comes on sometime in March and heating sometime in November, depending on local temperatures – if you're visiting at the shoulder of either season, it may not yet be switched on.