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Southwest Sanctuary
Looking to Relax, Rejuvenate, Restore? You just found the perfect Sanctuary…and when you're rested up and want to play, we have that too!
Welcome to one of the highest rated, beautiful, and fun active adult communities (45+) in the nation, The Grand! (The Grand requires a min, 30 day stay)
We know that when you’re looking for a place to vacation and get away, you want to be sure its going to feel like a home not a house and that it’s going to be QUALITY. That’s exactly what you will find in this beautiful home. It’s been renovated from top to bottom with the attention to detail with you in mind. Stainless steel appliances, granite counters in the baths and kitchen, 22” tile floors on point, new furnishings throughout and it’s well stocked too so you feel like you can put your feet up right away. The private master suite is well appointed with natural tones and textures and a ultra-luxury king mattress/bed set complimented by a private master bath. There is a full guest bath off the hall with a deep tub for soaking and lots of light for those early morning grab and go showers; lovely details too with granite counters and bronze finishes. The guest bedroom is awash with SW colors, calm and serene with a comfy queen bed, and space to read or to get a bit of work done at the work center. There is also a new leather queen pull-out couch in the living area for those times when you have a few extra guests or littles who comes to stay; that makes room for 6! (we suggest that 4 is a most comfortable number).
The house is set up for entertaining; the private backyard oasis with a fabulous new Shasta pool an patio - walled for peace and quiet so you can catch up on your latest favorite read or enjoy a swim after some pickleball. Its a perfect place to gather friends and family under the oversized covered patio with entertainment lighting overhead for when the fun flows into the evening. Day or night, pull up an Adirondack chair to the firepit on the grassy area; grab some smore fixins, and watch as smiles and laughter fill the space. From the SS BBQ outback to the well-appointed cook’s kitchen that flows to the dining and living spaces; the floor plan is great for cozy conversations to a nice gathering for folks for a meal. The high-quality furnishings and finishes along with the attention to details & amenities, make you want for nothing and may even make you think of extending your trip!
If you’re one who likes to pack in some PLAY time while on vacation well, The Grand will not disappoint. You are right in the center of the best Surprise, AZ has to offer; The Grand boasts, 3 championship golf courses, tennis and pickle ball courts, putting greens, and 2 community centers with state-of-the-art facilities graced with lap pools, play pools, adult pools, 18 person spas, stunning workout centers, cafes, game play areas and so much more; there are even 2 full service restaurants within SCG! (all resort facilities are for guests staying 30 days or more w/a fee). Del Webb thought of everything when they built Grand - watch a softball game just up the street at the The Grand field (those ladies and gents are good), take a stroll on wide wandering walking/riding paths to your next adventure, and see some wildlife or head up to the Café at Adobe for one of their famous $1 monster ice cream cones or a great breakfast sandwich and relax by the babbling brook and waterfalls in the square. If you want to sit back and watch the action, you can always bring your baseball cap and take in a game at one of the surrounding sports complexes for cactus league baseball teams (all within 20 mins).
Surprise is just that…a place that has many hidden treasures; a perfect location to take a hike in the White Tank Mountains just a 5-minute drive away or do some shopping (love heading over to old town Scottsdale to find a few treasures), see a movie, or take in a concert. Resort living is a way of life and you can enjoy it to the fullest - there are lots of options for eating out, and if you want to explore further...go to Jerome (one of our favorite drives and towns), or Sedona just a hop up the nearest highway, get there by lunch and see those red rocks for yourself! Our personal favorite is going up to Wickenburg for an authentic Mexican lunch and taking in a few antique shops. And don’t forget one of the most awe-inspiring wonders of the U.S., The Grand Canyon, it’s just a few hours away...if you haven't been there, consider taking the train or hop in the car and see the stunning desert landscapes on your way!
Our promise to you - you won't be sorry you chose to stay with us...our goal is to make sure you felt like we thought of everything with you in mind. We want you to love it, tell your friends, or maybe want to keep it a secret so you can come back again and again!
This home may also be rented together with another fabulous HomeAway/VRBO property (with a pool and hot tub) if both are available at the same time - just a 1 minute golf cart ride from each other - the other home is larger and has a pool so together they make the perfect family vacation! (to view the other home, please see listing #7547025)
Please note: this is an active resort community - one of the guest party must be 45+
- Check in time is 3:00 PM or later (self-check-in is an option)
- Check out time is 10:00 AM
- All last-minute reservations are subject to an additional fee.
- For guests staying longer than 45 days, there may be an additional cleaning fee.
- No Pets unless otherwise agreed upon with the Owner (must be part of the lease agreement w/additional deposit). Cats are not an option under any circumstances.
- No Smoking, No Vaping
- No large gatherings or parties
The Grand is a community that requires a monthly stay (30 days or more). For stays beyond 60 days; please click the "contact owner" button to discuss long term pricing.