King bed
Bedroom 1
A king bed with a desk and a full-length mirror.
The private resort · Ahwatukee, Phoenix
South Mountain Lagoon
A heated backyard pool and spa that holds around 87 degrees, sun loungers and a fire pit, and a house guests call the best-equipped they have seen.
Your own private resort
The home
Built for the long pool day.
The Lagoon is your own private resort. The backyard pool and spa are heated with the heat included and the water sits around 87 degrees; there are sun loungers, a fire pit, outdoor dining and floats on hand. The yard gets sun most of the day and stays private and quiet.
Inside, three smart TVs, games and a foosball table cover the evenings, and the kitchen is fully equipped with a separate coffee bar and welcome snacks waiting on arrival. Every bed has power strips and nightstands on both sides, and baby essentials are available for anyone traveling with little ones.
Smart-lock self check-in, garage parking, central A/C, a washer and dryer, free WiFi and two laptop-friendly workspaces round out the house. Ahwatukee gives easy access to South Mountain's trails, with Tempe, Scottsdale and Sky Harbor a short drive away.
Amenities
Everything stocked, labeled and ready.
Pool & backyard
- Private heated pool and spa: free heat, water around 87°
- Sun loungers
- Fire pit
- Outdoor dining
- Pool floats available
Kitchen & bar
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Separate coffee bar
- Welcome snacks on arrival
- Labeled and organized throughout
Living & play
- Three smart TVs
- Foosball table
- Games
- Modern interior with room to spread out
Work & comfort
- Two laptop-friendly workspaces
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C
- Washer and dryer
- Power strips and nightstands on both sides of every bed
Family & arrival
- Baby essentials available
- Smart-lock self check-in
- Garage parking
- Check-in after 3:00 PM, checkout before 10:00 AM
Safety
- Exterior security cameras
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Sunscreen and after-sun on hand
Sleeping arrangements
Three bedrooms, two baths, six guests.
Queen bed
Bedroom 2
A queen bed under a painted prickly pear, with a desk by the closet.
Queen bed
Bedroom 3
A queen bed with a painted saguaro and a full-length mirror.
Two full bathrooms. Power strips and nightstands on both sides of every bed. Sleeps six.
Guest reviews
5.0 across 36 guest reviews.
A 5.0 average across 36 guest reviews. Eight of them, unedited.
★★★★★
“Hands-down the best place I have ever stayed at. Every detail was thought out and the home was equipped with things we didn't even realize we would need. The home looked even better than the photos, the space was spotless, and the backyard was the perfect oasis to enjoy the sun. The hosts were extremely communicative and the beds were super comfortable! 10s across the board ✨”
★★★★★
“Absolutely hands down bar none the best, most-equipped home we've ever seen! The instructions were perfect. And we loved the neighborhood — great for walking, very private and peaceful. The home was immaculate. I have never seen a place so sparkling clean in my life. Everything was perfectly arranged and labeled. There were towels, games, sunscreen, after-sun — honestly the most perfect stay. Highly recommend.”
★★★★★
“The property is gorgeous and well located, but the real stars are the hosts — Julie & Steve exemplified incredible patience and hospitality. Their communication and attention to intricate details making this property super special are truly next-level. Could not possibly recommend this property and its awesome hosts more!”
★★★★★
“Found this hidden gem tucked away off the beaten path, and I'm so glad I did. Super modern and spotless, with plenty of room to really spread out. I loved having the pool to myself — it got sun pretty much all day. The neighborhood was wonderfully quiet, and the hosts were fantastic, always quick to respond. Still just a short ride into Scottsdale.”
★★★★★
“Steve's place was perfect and as advertised. Lived up to our high expectations. Heated pool was awesome and the house was very clean and well-organized, stocked with any utensil or tool you might need. Pleasantly surprised how private and quiet the backyard was. Our family had a blast.”
★★★★★
“By far the nicest vacation rental we've stayed at over the years. The hosts took care of many little details, from light snacks when we arrived to a kitchen and separate coffee bar that had everything needed. We hope to return when we are in Phoenix.”
★★★★★
“We can't say enough positive things about S.M. Lagoon! Steve & Julie really paid attention to the details. Robustly stocked kitchen with welcome snacks, power strips and nightstands by both sides of each bed. The pool was the cleanest I've ever seen — heating made swimming in late November totally comfortable. Quick proximity to South Mountain for hiking and fast access to the airport. Baby essentials made traveling with little ones a breeze.”
★★★★★
“My wife, daughter (4) and I had a wonderful stay. Very easy access to go anywhere! Space was clean, beds were comfy, pool was epic with warm 87-degree water!”
Location
Ahwatukee: quiet, private and walkable.
The Lagoon is in Ahwatukee, at the foot of South Mountain, on a quiet and private street that guests describe as great for walking. A drugstore and grocery are right nearby; Tempe's restaurants, Sky Harbor and Scottsdale are a short drive.
- Trails
- Desert Classic, Beverly Canyon, Pima Canyon, Hidden Valley Natural Tunnel, Fat Man's Pass and Dobbins Lookout.
- Golf
- Ahwatukee Country Club, Arizona Grand, Ken McDonald and Raven Golf Club.
- Getting around
- A short drive to Scottsdale and Tempe, quick to Tempe's restaurants, and fast access to Sky Harbor airport.
- Right nearby
- A drugstore and a grocery store, in a neighborhood that is quiet, private and walkable.
Ahwatukee foothills, South Mountain, Phoenix. Exact location provided after booking.
Book direct
Check your dates at the Lagoon.
Live availability and instant booking are launching here. Until then, send your dates and Steve and Julie will reply, typically within the hour.
Best rate — no platform markups
You book with the owners, so no marketplace service fee is stacked on top of what you pay.
Direct line to your hosts
Messages go to Steve and Julie themselves: a 100% response rate, typically within the hour.
Flexible service
Dates, arrival plans, the pool heat, traveling with a baby: ask the people who own the homes.
Secure card payment (Stripe)
Once your dates are confirmed, you pay securely by card through Stripe, with taxes and calendars handled in one place.
House rules
The essentials.
Six guests, no events, and the pool is yours from check-in to checkout.
- Check-in After 3:00 PM
- Checkout Before 10:00 AM
- Guests 6 guests maximum
- Events No parties or events, per City of Phoenix ordinance
- Safety Exterior security cameras, a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm. Smart-lock self check-in.
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Same hosts, same standard, different backyard.
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