The Good Life Oasis — Desert Retreat | Sleeps 16

The Sonoran Desert has a rhythm of its own — unhurried mornings, long golden afternoons, and nights that belong entirely to the sky. This five-bedroom North Glendale retreat for sixteen is where that rhythm becomes yours.

• Heated private pool with rock slide
• Sports court — pickleball and basketball
• Game room with arcade, pool table, and shuffleboard
• Private home gym
• Chef's kitchen with large island seating
• Fire pit and covered outdoor dining

Stay long enough to feel it.

ARRIVAL & FIRST IMPRESSIONS
The home opens into an airy, open-concept interior where the desert light does most of the decorating. Clean lines, thoughtful finishes, and a layout that flows naturally from room to room signal immediately that this is a place designed around how people actually gather.

THE LIVING SPACES
The main living room centers around a large leather sofa, electric fireplace, and direct access to the backyard — the boundary between inside and outside barely exists here. A poker table anchors one corner, and the pace of the room invites lingering.

THE KITCHEN
The chef's kitchen is outfitted with high-end stainless steel appliances, generous cabinetry, and a large island with high seating that naturally becomes the social center of the home. Both a Keurig and drip coffee maker are stocked and ready — mornings here are unhurried by design.

THE SUITES
Five bedrooms, each a quiet remove from the rest of the home.

Bedroom 1 — King, ensuite bathroom with soaking tub and walk-in shower, dedicated workspace, Smart TV
Bedroom 2 — King, Smart TV
Bedroom 3 — King, Smart TV
Bedroom 4 — King, Smart TV
Bedroom 5 — Two queen-over-queen bunk beds, Smart TV

Three and a half bathrooms serve the home: the primary ensuite with tub and walk-in shower, a full bath with shower/tub combo, a full bath with walk-in shower, and a half bath accessible from the pool area.

ENTERTAINMENT
The game room is genuinely equipped — arcade games, pool table, shuffleboard, and foosball, with a Smart TV and enough floor space that no one is waiting for a turn. An adjacent fitness area with workout benches, dumbbells, and weighted balls means those who want to keep their routine will have no reason not to.

YOUR PRIVATE GROUNDS
The backyard was designed for a full day outdoors. The heated pool features a rock slide, the sports court accommodates both pickleball and basketball, and a fire pit with comfortable seating draws the evening together naturally. A built-in BBQ grill and covered patio dining make al fresco meals easy. A kids' playground and cornhole round out a space that works equally well for a family or a group of adults who haven't outgrown playing.

THE SURROUNDING AREA
North Glendale sits at the edge of the Sonoran Desert with easy access to both the outdoors and the city. Thunderbird Conservation Park offers hiking and biking trails through true desert terrain, while Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve provides a quieter, more contemplative afternoon among ancient Native American rock carvings. For a change of pace, Hurricane Harbor Phoenix and Round 1 Bowling and Amusement offer lively options for groups. Sahuaro Ranch Park — with its historic gardens, picnic areas, and resident peacocks — is a low-key local favorite worth an easy detour.

When it comes to dining, Arrowhead Grill draws those who appreciate a serious steakhouse, while Charcoal Grill offers a warmly different direction with Mediterranean kebabs and shawarma. Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen handles the gluten-free and plant-forward contingent with care, and Pizzicata is an easy, reliable choice for a casual evening in. Burgers and Brews rounds out the options for a laid-back lunch or late bite.