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A residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by cacti and a large bird sculpture.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a striped sofa.

1. Hilton Vacation Club Rancho Manana Phoenix/Cave Creek

Cave Creek

$150

$197 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern outdoor lounge area with sofas, chairs, and a glass-top coffee table with a fire feature.

A reception area with marble reception desks, a wooden ceiling, and a wall-mounted refrigerator.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and overhead pendant lighting.

2. Hyatt House North Scottsdale

Scottsdale

$135

$154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and a landscaped area with flowers.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a seating area with a view.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a pool with a tiled edge.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, blue bar stools, and a variety of bar tools and bottles.

3. Hilton Garden Inn North Phoenix Scottsdale

North Phoenix

$147

$166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting, and a large mural of a desert landscape.

A modern hotel bathroom with a sink, mirror, and a coffee machine.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, palm trees, and a well-maintained entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/Happy Valley

North Phoenix

$130

$147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating options including tables and chairs, a bar area with stools, and large windows providing natural light.

A reception area with marble counters, a large canyon mural, and a sign indicating breakfast availability.

A modern reception area with a bar, seating, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a built-in bathtub, and a separate shower area.

5. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Phoenix North Happy Valley

North Phoenix

$110

$124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio area with a pool, seating, and palm trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, high ceilings, and a large window.

A glass of amber-colored beverage with ice on a wooden table, with a view of outdoor seating and umbrellas in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix North Norterra

North Phoenix

$143

$162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall mural.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale

Central Scottsdale

$84

$96 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and string lights.

A hotel pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A hotel bar with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen displaying the hotel name.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, a covered outdoor area, and a well-lit facade.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix North Happy Valley

North Phoenix

$122

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living area with a kitchen, modern furniture, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a white countertop.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern chandeliers, a fire feature, and a large TV screen.

A modern lobby with a pool view, orange seating, and a wooden accent wall.

9. Fountain Park Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Downtown

$103

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, a covered entrance, and well-lit surroundings.

A hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, blue seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, seating areas, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix North/Happy Valley

North Phoenix

$122

$138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, ottomans, and a coffee table.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and a weight machine.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a large window.

11. Home2 Suites By Hilton Phoenix North Happy Valley

North Phoenix

$139

$157 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with sofas, tables, and umbrellas, featuring a fire feature in the center.

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot and a road leading to a roundabout.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.

12. Hyatt Place North Scottsdale

Scottsdale

$152

$173 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A cluster of modern, multi-story buildings with a river in the foreground.

A lobby with stone flooring, wooden furniture, a fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

A dining area with a glass table, wooden chairs, and potted plants.

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, wooden pergola, and a cactus.

13. Inn at Eagle Mountain

Eagle Mountain

$132

$151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A courtyard with outdoor seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and doors.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, a coffee machine, and a TV.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, marble counter, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, lounge chairs, and a fitness area with treadmills and exercise equipment.

14. Aiden by Best Western Scottsdale North

Central Scottsdale

$102

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire pit, and a pool in the background.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a built-in oven.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a lifeguard on duty sign.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, numbered 1905, featuring balconies, large windows, and outdoor seating areas.

15. WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham Phoenix - N. Happy Valley

North Phoenix

$139

$157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with fire pit, red Adirondack chairs, and a covered patio with string lights.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Home Suites by Hilton' sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a variety of seating options, including tables and chairs, a sofa area, and a reception desk.

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Scottsdale North

Scottsdale

$153

$174 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, string lights, and outdoor furniture.

A building with a symmetrical facade, multiple balconies, and a central entrance.

A golf course with a clubhouse, surrounded by mountains and greenery.

A residential building with multiple balconies, a well-maintained lawn, and a clear sky.

17. Hilton Vacation Club Scottsdale Links Resort

Scottsdale Links

$146

$196 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern interior with a sofa, coffee table, and TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a grey sofa in a bright, open space.

18. Sonoran Oasis with Pool & BBQ Area

North Phoenix

$103

$256 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone pillar, and a fire pit.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, parking lot, and desert landscaping.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a building in the background.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale North/Perimeter Center

Scottsdale

$147

$167 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a reception desk, and artwork on the walls.

A spacious lobby with leather armchairs, a patterned rug, and a large metal coffee table.

A buffet counter with various food items, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted clock.

20. Best Western Plus Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites

Thunderbird Industrial Airpark

$130

$148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Top neighborhoods in Carefree

A man sitting on a rocky outcrop overlooking a vast landscape with prominent red rock formations and distant mountains.

Carefree Fore

Desert luxury meets outdoor adventure in Carefree Fore. Golfers will fall in love with the pristine courses while nature enthusiasts can explore the botanical gardens and desert trails. The neighborhood's earth-tone homes blend seamlessly with the Sonoran landscape, creating a peaceful retreat from busy tourist spots. Getting around requires a car, but the wide, uncrowded streets make for pleasant evening strolls under starry skies. Accommodations lean toward upscale vacation rentals with private pools, though you'll need to venture to nearby Carefree town center for dining and shopping experiences.

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Two people walking on a dirt path with sparse vegetation and a large rock formation in the background.

Carefree Rolling Hills

Golf enthusiasts and desert lovers will feel right at home in Carefree Rolling Hills. The neighborhood sits among world-class courses like Legend Trail and Desert Forest Golf Club. Quiet streets wind through stunning Sonoran Desert landscapes where luxury homes blend seamlessly with saguaro-dotted terrain. Nearby Carefree Desert Gardens offers a peaceful retreat with its iconic sundial. Getting around requires a car, but the drive is worth it for the serenity you'll find. Upscale vacation rentals with private pools dominate the accommodation scene. For dining and shopping, venture to nearby Carefree or Cave Creek where Southwestern cuisine and boutique stores await.

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Velvet Shadows

Velvet Shadows serves up pure desert luxury with a side of blessed quiet. Golf enthusiasts can bounce between Legend Trail and Desert Forest clubs while nature lovers explore Carefree Desert Gardens' otherworldly cacti collection. The neighborhood sits just far enough from Phoenix's buzz to feel like your own private Arizona retreat, complete with mountain panoramas that'll make your Instagram followers weep. Getting around requires wheels—this is car country through and through. When hunger strikes, you'll need to venture to nearby Carefree or Scottsdale for upscale Southwestern dining. Accommodations lean toward luxury vacation rentals with private pools where you can float under impossibly starry skies.

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Leigh Estates

Leigh Estates welcomes you to desert luxury without the fuss. This peaceful Carefree neighborhood offers spectacular mountain views and access to outdoor adventures without urban noise. Explore the unique Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial, hit the links at Desert Forest Golf Club, or hike Black Mountain Trail for stunning vistas. Getting around requires wheels—rent a car to visit nearby attractions like Cave Creek Museum or Rancho Manana Golf Club. Accommodations feature high-end vacation rentals with private pools and desert landscaping. While dining and shopping means a short drive to Carefree or Scottsdale, the trade-off is starry skies and desert tranquility.

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Top landmarks in Carefree

Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial

9.4/10 (31 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Carefree Desert Gardens and Sundial— just one of the monuments in central Carefree.

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