This home was entirely remodeled and furnished with annual updates to keep it in a premier state. 2 bedroom/2 bath, kitchen with all your cooking needs in mind, gas range, washer/dryer, Weber outdoor gas grill, WiFi provided, 2 flat screen TVs, and Comcast cable HD TV (with Sports Pak 2) with AppleTV, Netflix & Amazon Prime access. This home has fabulous views to a backyard desert garden, fruit trees in season, and a front view of mountain peaks. ** This is a 55+ community, which means that a majority of homeowners must be 55+ years of age. It does not preclude us from renting to guests who are under 55 years of age. However, each guest will need to provide a drivers license and register with the community association. You will be staying in a Spanish style gorgeous home in a very quiet enclave surrounded by the beauty of the Arizona desert and mountain views, but also a very short walk (400 yards) to the 36 hole Rio Verde Country Club golf course and a mere mile to the 36 hole Tonto Verde Country Club (semi-private). You have access to the Rio Verde facilities (pool, fitness center, bocce ball, pickleball and tennis courts). (**Unfortunately, in March 2022, Rio Verde CC announced the guest membership offering is immediately suspended. As a result, our renters will not have access to golf at Rio Verde although there are many available courses nearby. We will update this when we know more. ) The entrance to the hiking and mountain biking trails of McDowell Regional Park is less than a half mile away. We are nestled between the McDowell Regional Park and Tonto National Park; you can't find a better nature lover's location! McDowell Regional Park: Located in the lower Verde River basin, the 21,099-acre park is a desert jewel in the northeast Valley. Elevations in the park rise to 3,000 feet along the western boundary at the base of the McDowell Mountains. Visitors enjoy a full program schedule, over 50 miles of multi-use trails, and spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges. A stroll through the park will allow visitors to likely see deer, javelina, birds, jack rabbits and coyotes. Tonto National Forest: Serves as the community's eastern border, and the nearby Verde River brings with it amazing recreational opportunities and scenic beauty. Trees line the river's banks, bringing a burst of green to the landscape, and Arizona wildlife including javelina, Kingfishers, and American Bald Eagles enjoy this natural sanctuary. Details on the home: • 1,850 sq ft. • 2 bed/2 bath (master: walk in shower, guest: shower/tub) • Sleep number beds with extra pillows and blankets (King master, Queen guest, both purchased in 2016) • refrigerator with front water/ice dispenser and filter • high end gas range and convection oven (purchased in 2018) • Kuerig and other high end coffee and tea makers • fully appointed kitchen for cooking meals • dining room table sits 6 (has leaf not shown in photos) • kitchen table sits 4 (has leaf not shown in photos) • Weber gas grill for outdoor cooking • washer/dryer; dishwasher; microwave • Patio furniture on all three patios, including movable propane fire pit • 2 car garage • weekly garbage/recycle pickup at curb • 2nd hot water heater for bathrooms • new windows/sliding glass doors • home’s front views (East) are the beautiful Tonto mountain views (front porch area) • home's rear views (West) are a landscaped desert garden (back porch area off master bedroom) • large side covered porch (North) with views of desert garden and mountains • located within Rio Verde Country Club • hundreds of golf courses (public/private) within a 45 minute drive Details on the Rio Verde Country Club amenities available to our guests: • Six Tennis courts with a professionally organized Doubles Program, four Pickleball courts, and a Bocce ball court. • Resort-style heated pool with spa and sunning deck. • New high-end fitness center with personal trainers. • Onsite massage therapist, health and exercise classes. • Nearby hiking and biking with many trails within the 3 million acre Tonto National Forest and the 21,000-acre McDowell Mountain Regional Park…all bordering Rio Verde. • Rio Verde has its own saddle club and private stables at the Verde Ranch. • Bridge, card and game rooms. Weekly organized card events. • Well lighted art studio with trained experienced instructors. • Unlimited volunteer activities, i.e., Habitat for Humanity and many more. • Community book club and large onsite lending library. • Community church with both Protestant and Catholic services. • Onsite professional fire district station with paramedics and ambulance services. ******************** DISTANCES TO AREA ACTIVITIES/RESTAURANTS********************* • .5 mile to Rio Verde Country Club golf, tennis, pool, workout center, pickleball, and restaurant. • 1.2 miles to Tonto Verde Country Club golf and restaurant. • .5 mile to McDowell Regional Park • 12 miles to Fountain Hills, AZ • 21 miles to Carefree, AZ • Less than 30 miles to Salt River Fields and Scottsdale Stadium (Rockies, Giants, Diamondbacks Spring Training) • 30 miles to Sloan Park (Cubs Spring Training) • 34 miles to Scottsdale, AZ and some of the best shopping in the country • 36 miles to/from Sky Harbor International Airport • 46 miles to/from the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (Allegiant Airlines) • 121 miles from Sedona, AZ • 150 miles from Flagstaff, AZ Points of Interest in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area: • Arizona State University: Ranked as the #1 University in the U.S. for innovation, the Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona truly reflects the technology and research-focused mindset of the surrounding area. With five campuses and four regional learning centers throughout Arizona, ASU is known as one of the largest public universities in the U.S. Phone: (855) 278-5080 • Taliesin West: Discover renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s cherished winter home and desert laboratory situated in the foothills of the scenic McDowell Mountains. Built and maintained almost entirely by Wright and his apprentices, the Taliesin West architectural marvel amidst a breathtaking desert backdrop is now home to the Taliesin Fellowship. Phone: +1 480-627-5340 • Butterfly Wonderland: Fun for the whole family, Butterfly Wonderland offers the perfect interactive learning experience for all ages and is a top thing to do in Scottsdale. Explore the expansive tropical rainforest habitat that’s home to thousands of butterflies from all around the world, participate in interactive nature exhibits, and view educational videos at their state-of-the-art theater. Phone: +1 480-800-3000 • OdySea Aquarium: Explore the largest aquarium in the Southwest! Get up close and personal with all your favorite nautical creatures at the OdySea Aquarium's many exhibits, including the Rivers of the World, Otter Banks, Penguin Point, and Touch Pools. Delve deep underwater in their Deep Ocean Escalator, where you can be surrounded by fascinating ocean creatures. Phone: +1 480-291-8000 • Dolphinaris Arizona: Say hello to some friendly dolphins at this modern marine habitat in Scottsdale! Interact with dolphins from the land or water, and learn more about what it takes to be a dolphin trainer at Dolphinaris' exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of their world-class dolphin care. Phone: +1 480-407-5154 • Fountain Hills Fountain: The world famous Fountain Hills Fountain runs every hour on the hour for 15 minutes from 9 am to 9 pm every day of the week! The fourth largest fountain in the world, this a must see tourist attraction. • Chocofin Chocolatier: A local staple, Chocofin's Chocolatiers Louis and Denise Mirabella have been providing the world class resorts in Scottsdale, Arizona, with their world class chocolates since 1998. Starting with great chocolate from Callebaut, Valrhona, and Scharffenberger to name a few, they blend silky smooth ganaches packed with innovative flavors such as buttermilk crunch, roasted raspberry and espresso-Pernod. They're all made in small batches by hand with natural ingredients. Phone: +1 480-836-7444 • iFly Indoor Skydiving: Visit iFly Indoor Skydiving to feel the rush of flying in a fun and safe indoor environment. Phone: (480) 712-4359