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Cool by the PHX Pool

In sunny Phoenix, every season is pool season. Lounging poolside with a drink in hand and dipping into the cool waters isn’t just reserved for luxury resort goers. Thanks to sites like Airbnb and Vrbo, you can grab your own slice of pool paradise. Here are some of the best vacation rentals in prime Valley of the Sun locations.


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Indoor/Outdoor Living

Phoenix| Sleeps 10

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Although this modern property doesn’t have a large pool, it’s a perfectly situated one. The open floor plan flows from the indoor kitchen and living room through wide sliding glass doors that open to a poolside seating area. You won’t have to go far from the pool for refreshments. The four-bedroom, six-bath home includes a restaurant-style outdoor bar with TVs and two kegerators.

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Saltwater Swimming

Glendale | Sleeps 8

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A rarity among its chlorinated brethren, this saltwater pool also is heated, making it accessible even on chillier Phoenix days. With five bedrooms and four baths, the home's outdoor area includes a ramada with seating for six around a fire-pit table and a covered patio with a misting system to stave off the summer heat. Squeeze fresh juice on December to February mornings with fruit from the yard’s orange tree.

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Camelback Views

Phoenix | Sleeps 18

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If money is no object, this luxury estate offers a resort-like environment complete with coveted views of Camelback Mountain. The property includes a spacious pool, next to the tennis and basketball courts, of course. Measuring in at 10,000 square feet with nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms, your group will have ample gathering space.

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Lush Landscape

Phoenix | Sleeps 6

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This palm-laden pool gives tropical vibes in the desert. A waterfall feeds the azure saltwater pool, and a covered patio, firepit, elevated spa, and outdoor barbecue area with a flat-screen TV complete the alfresco lifestyle. When you're not lounging poolside, the well-appointed home has three bedrooms and three baths.

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Soothing Sanctuary

Scottsdale | Sleeps 10

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Minimalists will meet their match at this soothing five-bedroom, three-bath property. Earthen hues and natural finishes stretch wall-to-wall. Outside, the pool mimics a desert spring-fed pool; it dips beneath a plant canopy and abuts a wall of foliage. A sunken seating pit completes the outdoor space.

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Mountain Views

Phoenix | Sleeps 16

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This five-bedroom, four-bath property’s pool is situated to offer views of the camel’s head of Camelback Mountain — one of the favorite views in Phoenix. City views unfold in the opposite direction. Random poolside dragon sculpture aside, the Japanese-inspired home offers a peaceful atmosphere.

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Sleek Sophistication

Carefree | Sleeps 8

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This modern three-bedroom, three-bath home is an oasis within the desert. Set in rural Carefree, it’s surrounded by the Sonoran Desert — as the towering saguaros near the pool attest. The pool’s streamlined aesthetic matches the home’s interior. Completed in January 2022, you can be among the first to experience this property.

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Barbecue Bonanza

Scottsdale | Sleeps 6

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This colorful home, with three bedrooms and three baths, creates the perfect atmosphere for pool parties and backyard barbecues. Guests can relax the afternoon away on a pool float or by soaking in the hot tub. Hop out of the saltwater pool to relax on the muraled porch or for a game of golf on the putting green. A ramada houses a barbecue island.

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Something for Everyone

Phoenix | Sleeps 16

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Parents and kids alike will find something to love at this recently remodeled six-bedroom, three-bath home. The pool is equipped with a waterslide and a swim up bar for cocktails. The massive pool is three times larger than a typical residential pool. The backyard also includes a hot tub, as well as a sport court with a basketball hoop and space for a volleyball net.

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A Country Club of Your Own

Phoenix | Sleeps 8

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Arrive down a palm-lined street to this recently restored, four-bedroom, four-bath home. Set in a neighborhood developed in the 1930s, this property evokes a different time. With its manicured lawn and elegant atmosphere, the pool's style is straight out of country clubs from yesteryear.

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Palm Springs-Like Pool

Scottsdale | Sleeps 8

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With its mid-century style, this four-bedroom, four-bath rental could be transported from Palm Springs into the Sonoran Desert. Built in 1960 and newly remodeled to reflect its original style, the residence features a 32-foot heated swimming pool that matches its retro vibe. Perfectly appointed teal lounge chairs and lemon-yellow shade umbrellas make the perfect backdrop for vacation selfies while relaxing outside.

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Golf Course Adjacent

Phoenix | Sleeps 10

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Watch golfers tee off and putt while lounging in this pool, which backs up to a course. The sleek pool design includes a tanning deck so guests can stay cool while sunning. The four-bedroom, three-bath home’s outdoor area includes the heated pool, as well as a hot tub, barbecue kitchen, and four outdoor fire features for gatherings during cool desert evenings.


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Modern Masterpiece

Phoenix| Sleeps 8

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With a line of lounge chairs, sapphire waters, and manicured landscaping, this pool might as well have been transported from a European hotel. The resort-style outdoor space also includes a picturesque waterfall. Inside, the thoughtfully designed four bedroom, three-bath home includes high ceilings and a first-floor primary suite.

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Paradise Valley Retreat

Scottsdale | Sleeps 15

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Lush palms and outdoor grass umbrellas create an island-like atmosphere at this seven-bedroom, four-bath property’s pool. A waterfall disguises a short water slide, and both cascade into the heated pool. An above-ground hot tub completes the outdoor soaking options.

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King of the Pool

Phoenix | Sleeps 20

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A duo of lounge chairs presides over this resort-style pool and hot tub. Groups may enjoy the outdoor bar, complete with TV, and the games, including a putting green and ping pong. There’s plenty of space to gather in the eight-bedroom, seven-bath, newly renovated home.

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Hotel-Like Ambiance

Scottsdale | Sleeps 6

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With its Spanish-inspired architecture and Instagram-worthy vignettes at every turn, this three-bedroom, three-bath residence feels like a boutique Scottsdale hotel. The pool is as picturesque as the rest of the property with lounge seating for a small party and bistro lights. The property offers a concierge to customize guests’ get togethers.


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