Casago Scottsdale

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Scottsdale: golf, Old Town, and the pool in between

Scottsdale is a Sonoran Desert resort city on the eastern edge of the Phoenix metro, at its best from November through April. Championship golf and the galleries and patios of Old Town sit within the same trip, and the McDowell trails start at the city's edge.

Booking Scottsdale with a local team

Casago Arizona is locally owned and operated. The same team that answers the phone also prepares the homes and works with the vendors here in the Valley, which is the practical difference between a listing and a home someone is actually looking after.

Locally owned and operated

Casago Arizona is a locally owned and operated franchise. The people making decisions about your stay are here in Arizona, not at a remote call center.

A real local team

Guest support, housekeeping, and maintenance are staffed by people who live in the Valley and know these homes and these neighborhoods firsthand.

Prepared and inspected before you arrive

Every home is cleaned, prepared, and inspected ahead of check-in, so the place you walk into matches the one you booked.

Book direct with the people who manage the home

Booking on this site connects you to the local team that looks after the property, with no extra layer between you and the person who can help.

Make your stay yours

More than a place to stay in Scottsdale

We’re local, and we love the little touches that turn a booking into a memory — for you and your dog. Tell us what you’re celebrating and our team makes it special.

Pet welcome kit

Bowls, bed, treats & a dog-park map.

Early check-in

Settle in at noon instead of 4pm.

Late checkout

Stay until 1pm on your last day.

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Pet-friendly homes and flexible arrival/departure times are available on select homes and dates.

About Scottsdale

Scottsdale is a Sonoran Desert resort city on the eastern edge of the Phoenix metro area, known for championship golf, spa resorts, a walkable Old Town full of galleries and patios, and desert trails that start at the city's edge. It works as well for a long golf weekend as it does for a whole winter.

That range is the point. Golf groups and bachelorette parties fill Old Town, snowbirds settle in from late fall through spring, and families split their days between the pool and the McDowell foothills. Winter and spring are the marquee seasons, anchored by spring training and a run of signature events.

The honest tradeoff is that the same winter calendar is when Scottsdale is busiest and most expensive. If your dates are flexible, late spring and early fall bring comfortable mornings, easier tee times, and far less competition for a good home. If you want January or February, book well ahead: the big event weekends fill first.

Top attractions

Taliesin WestCulture

Taliesin West

Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and desert laboratory, tucked into the McDowell foothills, shows how he built with the Sonoran landscape rather than against it. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so book a guided tour ahead of your visit.

Old Town ScottsdaleCulture

Old Town Scottsdale

The walkable heart of the city, where the Arts District's galleries and the weekly ArtWalk sit steps from patio dining, boutiques, and that classic Old West storefront charm. It's our first suggestion for guests who want to leave the car parked and just wander.

McDowell Sonoran PreserveOutdoors

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

More than 30,000 acres of protected desert laced with trails for every ability, from the easy loops at the Gateway Trailhead to the ridgeline climbs toward Tom's Thumb. Come at sunrise in the warmer months and carry more water than you think you need.

Desert Botanical GardenNature

Desert Botanical Garden

Just over the line in Papago Park, this is where you meet the desert's plant life up close, with towering cacti and agave along easy paved paths. Spring wildflowers and the seasonal evening light displays are worth timing your visit around.

Camelback MountainOutdoors

Camelback Mountain

The Valley's signature summit hike, straddling the Scottsdale–Phoenix line, with the steep Echo Canyon and Cholla trails rewarding you with a panoramic view over the whole basin. It's a genuine workout, so go early, and turning back partway is no failure on a hot day.

Pinnacle Peak ParkOutdoors

Pinnacle Peak Park

A well-maintained out-and-back trail in North Scottsdale that winds through boulder fields and towering saguaros with big views of the surrounding foothills and Troon. A favorite for a shorter desert walk that still feels like a real adventure.

Old Town Entertainment DistrictNightlife

Old Town Entertainment District

After dark the blocks of Old Town come alive with rooftop lounges, craft-cocktail bars & high-energy clubs like Maya and Bottled Blonde. It's the Valley's go-to for a lively night out, all within an easy stroll of one another.

Scottsdale Fashion SquareShopping

Scottsdale Fashion Square

A large indoor mall that gathers luxury houses, department-store anchors & buzzy restaurants under one roof. Even non-shoppers enjoy wandering between Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom & the center's rotating art and dining spots.

Spa AvaniaWellness

Spa Avania

A resort spa that blends mineral-water therapy, a Himalayan salt room & desert-inspired treatments. It's a serene half-day escape when you want the pampering side of a Sonoran getaway.

Local favorites

Signature events

From the local guide

Stories & guides for Scottsdale

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Casago Arizona isn’t a faceless booking site. We live and work in Scottsdale — so you get honest local advice, homes we personally stand behind, and a team that actually picks up the phone, before and throughout your stay. That’s hospitality that goes beyond the expected.

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Good to know

When is the best time to visit Scottsdale?

November through April, when Scottsdale trades summer heat for warm, sunny days in the 70s: peak season for golf, spring training, and the winter events calendar.

What is Scottsdale known for?

Championship golf, luxury spa resorts, a walkable Old Town with galleries and nightlife, Sonoran Desert hiking, and a packed winter events calendar (WM Phoenix Open, Barrett-Jackson, spring training).

Which Scottsdale neighborhood should I stay in?

Old Town/Downtown for walkable dining and nightlife; North Scottsdale for golf, resorts, and quiet desert views; South Scottsdale for value and easy access to Tempe and the airport.

How many days do you need in Scottsdale?

Four or five days is a comfortable length for a first trip: enough for a round of golf or a desert hike, a day in Old Town, and a slow afternoon by the pool without feeling rushed. A long weekend works if you pick one or two things and skip the rest. Winter visitors and snowbirds often settle in for a month or longer.

Do you need a car in Scottsdale?

For most trips, yes. Old Town itself is genuinely walkable and rideshare is easy to find there, but the Valley is spread out, and golf courses, trailheads, and North Scottsdale are not within walking distance of most homes. Phoenix Sky Harbor is the airport that serves the area, and most guests pick up a rental car on arrival.

What is summer really like in Scottsdale?

Hot, and worth planning around honestly. From June into September daytime highs regularly climb past 100 degrees, and midday hiking shifts from uncomfortable to genuinely unsafe. Summer is the quietest season here, which is its appeal: shade, a working pool, and an early start to the day matter more than anything else on the listing.

Own a home in Scottsdale?

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Own a home in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale demand does not behave like a national average: the winter events calendar, spring training, and the golf season all move rates on their own schedule, and Old Town and North Scottsdale do not price alike. Casago Arizona is locally owned and operated, so the people setting your calendar and standards are working in the Valley.

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