The holidays are approaching fast, and there’s no better time to lock in your family’s home away from home. Forget cramped hotel rooms or awkward “who’s sleeping where” conversations—these spacious homes around Arizona give everyone room to breathe while staying close enough to actually want to hang out. From chef-worthy kitchens for cooking up holiday feasts to separate living spaces, these properties strike that sweet spot: together, but not too together. You can’t pick your family, but you can absolutely pick where you stay—and trust us, these homes make the holidays a whole lot easier.
Bohemian Resort
3 Bed | 3 Bath | 10 Guests
Proof that a great holiday doesn’t need a massive house. Bohemian Resort’s bright, open living area is made for movie marathons, while a separate lounge with a fireplace gives the grown-ups somewhere quieter to land. Christmas morning pancakes and the main-event dinner both come together easily in the kitchen and dining area. Step outside and the backyard takes over: a private pool and hot tub, a grill with bar seating, a shaded patio for dinner outdoors, and a putting green and cornhole for some friendly trash talk. Kierland Commons, Scottsdale Quarter, and Desert Ridge are all a short drive away when someone inevitably forgets a gift.
Sunrise
4 Bed | 2 Bath | 10 Guests
Want Old Town’s holiday lights and brunch spots without staying in the middle of the bustle? Sunrise sits just 5 minutes away, close enough for easy outings and far enough for quiet nights. The game room is the heart of the house, with a pool table that flips to ping pong, a shuffleboard table, and a TV for holiday tournaments. Out back, a gazebo shelters the BBQ grill, a private putting green invites a few practice rounds, and the covered patio’s fire pit is the perfect spot for dessert under the stars. Family day trips to OdySea Aquarium, Butterfly Wonderland, or the Desert Botanical Garden are all quick drives.
Old Town Fashioned
4 Bed | 2 Bath | 14 Guests
Classic charm meets modern comfort at Old Town Fashioned, where Scottsdale’s galleries, boutiques, and restaurants are minutes from the front door. Mornings start with coffee on the front patio. Afternoons might mean a putting contest in the backyard or a lazy float in the pool. When evening comes, the built-in grill and mini fridge keep the cookout rolling while everyone settles in for a long meal on the covered patio. Inside, the open living space is where the family regroups, swaps stories, and plans the next day’s adventure, whether that’s Topgolf, the aquarium, or another lap through Old Town.
Cactus Palms
4 Bed | 2 Bath | 14 Guests
Every family has a competitive streak, and Cactus Palms gives it plenty of room to run. The multi-sport court is set up for basketball, pickleball, and tennis, while the game room has ping pong, an arcade game, darts, and a stack of board games. There’s even a home gym with a Peloton for anyone working off the pie. When it’s time to eat, the patio table seats 10, and the pergola’s BBQ and bar seating keep the grill master part of the conversation. A turf lawn with cornhole, a fire pit, and a pool round out the backyard.
The Family Room
4 Bed | 4 Bath | 14 Guests
If the kids are running this holiday, this is their headquarters. The backyard has tetherball, volleyball, basketball, and cornhole. The old horse stables have been reimagined as a play zone with swings, darts, horseshoes, bocce, and mini golf. A converted garage houses ping pong and air hockey, and an arts and crafts room offers a calmer option on slow afternoons. Parents aren’t forgotten: two living areas with fireplaces, a coffee bar, and a shaded patio lounge offer some peace. Between two formal dining areas and two casual ones, nobody gets stuck at the kids’ table unless they want to be. Doubletree Ranch Trail starts right outside, perfect for a post-feast walk.
Maverick
5 Bed | 3.5 Bath | 14 Guests
Maverick keeps things simple in the best way. The open-concept living area makes it easy to gather, and the kitchen is ready for anything from holiday brunch to happy-hour snacks. Mornings are for coffee on the covered patio. Afternoons belong to the pool and sun loungers, and evenings end at the outdoor dining table with a sunset toast. When the group wants to get out, Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter offer shopping, rooftop dining, and seasonal events just 6 minutes away. StarFire Golf Club is equally close for anyone sneaking in a round before dinner.
Valley View Villa
6 Bed | 4 Bath | 14 Guests
North Scottsdale’s desert scenery sets the stage at Valley View Villa. The pool comes with its own basketball hoop, so expect a few splash-time showdowns between the family. Indoors, a crackling fireplace anchors the living room for holiday movie nights, and the dining area is made for family-style dinners that turn into board game battles. The covered patio and BBQ grill let you take meals outside when the sun’s out. Golfers will love being 6 minutes from Grayhawk and 7 minutes from Troon North. Pinnacle Peak is close by for a post-holiday hike, and Desert Ridge Marketplace has shopping and live music.
Sundance
7 Bed | 3 Bath | 21 Guests
Sundance makes the “who sleeps where” talk refreshingly easy. The primary suite has its own private patio, and a detached bedroom gives one lucky guest a hideaway of their own. Two separate living areas let the family split up and come back together. One has billiards and a wet bar, and the other is home to shuffleboard and a chess set between swivel chairs. Holiday dinner can move outside to the covered patio table for 10, followed by s’mores around the fire pit. Need extra cranberries? Fry’s and Safeway are within walking distance, and Kierland Commons is just 4 minutes by car.
Lyra
6 Bed | 4 Bath | 25 Guests
Two neighboring Old Town units booked as one stay make Lyra ideal for multi-family trips. Everyone stays close, and each household still gets its own kitchen, dining area, and living space. The private balconies are the highlight, with lounge seating, fire pits, and views over Scottsdale Civic Center Park. Each main patio has its own grill and a dining table for 8, so the two families can eat side by side or take turns hosting. Step outside and you’re a 4-minute walk from Civic Center, which hosts some of the city’s holiday events, and restaurants are steps away. Scottsdale Fashion Square is a 3-minute drive for serious gift shopping.
Paradise Canyon Retreat
18 Bed | 17 Bath | 4 Half Bath | 46 Guests
For the family reunion that needs its own zip code, there’s Paradise Canyon. The property includes three private estates spread across 45 acres, giving everyone plenty of room to gather and spread out. Sweeping Tonto National Forest views surround the estates, all about 40 minutes outside Scottsdale. Every bedroom has its own en-suite bath, while the spacious kitchens make it easy to cook for the whole group. When it’s time to wind down, the media room and projector are ready for movie night, and the coffee bar keeps everyone fueled throughout the day. Outside, pools, a spa, BBQ grills with smokers, bocce, a putting green, and fire pits give the group plenty to do against a mountain backdrop. Horse stables are also available to rent during your stay. When you want to venture out, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and Golf Club is 10 minutes away, and Saguaro Lake is about 16 minutes away.
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