King bed
Bedroom 1
The primary bedroom, with a 55-inch TV and sliding doors to the pool.
The flagship · South Mountain, Phoenix
South Mountain Oasis
A private heated pool and spa with the heat included year-round, a backyard painted like a resort, and South Mountain's trailheads a short walk from the door.
Heated pool and hot tub
The home
The flagship, and the reason is the backyard.
Guests have rated the Oasis 5.0 across 84 reviews, and the backyard is usually why. The pool and spa are heated with the heat included and open year-round, framed by soft turf, a covered patio with cushioned seating, a fire pit, a gas grill with outdoor dining, and murals that guests say make the whole space feel like a resort. A child safety fence is available for the pool.
Inside, the living spaces are newly renovated: three smart TVs including a 65-inch, a pool table off the dining room, and a coffee, tea and wine bar that one guest said had everything you could imagine. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless appliances, spices and cooking basics, and everything is labeled and easy to find.
The bedrooms are a king and two queens. There are two laptop-friendly workspaces, free WiFi, central A/C, a washer and dryer, and garage parking for two cars plus the driveway. Western Star Park is a three-minute walk, the trailhead is right down the road, and Downtown Phoenix is under fifteen miles away.
Amenities
Everything stocked, labeled and ready.
Pool & backyard
- Private heated pool and spa: free heat, open year-round
- Child safety fence available for the pool
- Fire pit
- Covered patio with cushioned outdoor seating
- Soft turf and backyard murals
- Gas grill and outdoor dining
- Desert and mountain views
Kitchen & bar
- Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances
- Coffee, tea and wine bar
- Spices and cooking basics
- Labeled and organized throughout
Living & play
- Pool table off the dining room
- Three smart TVs, including a 65-inch
- Prime Video, Apple TV, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu and Netflix
- Board games, pool towels and a first-aid kit
Work & comfort
- Two laptop-friendly workspaces
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C
- Washer and dryer
- Newly renovated living spaces
Parking & arrival
- Garage parking for two vehicles
- Driveway parking
- Check-in after 3:00 PM, checkout before 10:00 AM
- Sunscreen on hand
Safety
- Exterior security cameras
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Pool safety fence available
Sleeping arrangements
Three bedrooms, two baths, six guests.
Queen bed
Bedroom 2
A queen four-poster with white linens and a camel throw.
Queen bed
Bedroom 3
A queen bed and a shuttered closet.
Two full bathrooms, including the primary bath with a double vanity. Sleeps six.
Guest reviews
5.0 across 84 guest reviews.
All 84 are five-star. Here are six of them, unedited.
★★★★★
“Came here for my husband's 30th birthday and we had an AMAZING stay for our first time in AZ! We hiked the mountain behind the housing addition and it was such an awesome experience, everything was clean, instructions were clear and it was a beautiful home. They had sunscreen for us to use, games for us to play in the evening and coffee readily available. Overall couldn't have asked for a better stay!”
★★★★★
“Steve and Julie's South Mountain Oasis has the most amenities of any place we have ever stayed and was also very comfortable. The outdoor area with pool, hot tub, soft turf and beautiful murals made it feel like a resort. The home was very clean and well stocked. The coffee bar had everything you could imagine. It was in a great neighborhood for walking and was a few blocks from a very nice Safeway and minutes to the freeway for more distant adventures. We would definitely return.”
★★★★★
“The pool and hot tub was an oasis; a private retreat for rest and relaxation. Our family loved walking to South Mountain Preserve for sunrise and sunsets. The trailhead is right down the road. The location is amazing. Beds were super comfortable and the house is pristine. We loved playing billiards. Everything was labeled and easy to find. Enjoy your stay; we sure did!”
★★★★★
“We loved staying at the SMO! We loved being near walking trails around South Mountain. Also, the child safety fence around the pool was extremely helpful. The kids could be outside and not access the pool area alone. I highly recommend!”
★★★★★
“This place was amazing, would book again for sure. Easy to get to, very private and outstanding hospitality. If you are looking for privacy, peace and quiet, easy access to drivable areas and close to everything you need, this is a great location.”
★★★★★
“The place was amazing — the kids did not want to leave the pool. The place was very clean and host was very responsive.”
Location
A quiet street, five minutes from the Preserve.
The Oasis sits in a quiet neighborhood about five minutes from South Mountain Preserve and under fifteen miles from Downtown Phoenix. Western Star Park is a three-minute walk, a Safeway is within walking distance, and the freeway is minutes away.
- 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.
- Game day
- Cardinals, Suns and Diamondbacks, plus Cactus League Spring Training at Tempe Diablo, Phoenix Municipal, Sloan Park, Scottsdale Stadium and Hohokam.
- Days out
- Gila River Resort & Casinos, Old Town Scottsdale, Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum, Phoenix Zoo and Chase Field.
Ahwatukee foothills, South Mountain, Phoenix. Exact location provided after booking.
Book direct
Check your dates at the Oasis.
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.
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