A family vacation always seems like a great idea.
And then the planning starts.
Will it be better to fly or drive? Do we buy tickets for entertainment in advance or go with the flow? And where in the world will we stay?
To this last point, more and more families visiting Scottsdale and other destinations throughout Arizona are choosing luxury vacation rentals. With their vast dimensions, diverse amenities, and premier exclusivity, they are the perfect host to make your family feel like “desert royalty.” Keep reading as we dive deep into the ways that vacation rentals are changing the landscape of family travel.
Spacious Dimensions
“The vacation was nice, but our room was just too big…”
Said no family ever.
While bigger is not always better, it’s hard to argue against it when it comes to vacation accommodations.
With a luxury vacation rental, each family member gets their own room and private space to relax and unwind at their leisure. Early risers don’t have to walk on pins and needles for fear of waking up the littles. No one has to call dibs at shower time.
It’s the perfect combination of “home away from home” comfort meets elegant, aspirational confines.
Endless Interior Amenities
(Photo Courtesy of HÓZHÓ Residence on King’s Place)
Children are busy.
Very busy.
Their energy knows no bounds.
The amount of times that parents have to “play pretend” in a 24-hour timeframe can be exhausting just to think about.
When staying at a luxury rental, let the property do the heavy lifting. Everything the kids could want–and then some–is right there in real life. Sports courts. Multi-lane bowling alleys. Private theaters. Arcades and game rooms.
And that’s just the indoor goodies…
Resort-Style Backyards
It’s not a vacation without water.
Especially for the kids.
There is no quicker way to crush the vacation hopes and dreams of the young ones than to show up at the hotel pool to discover that it’s at capacity. Or that the wave pool at the all-inclusive resort is on safety break while the lifeguards change shifts.
Skip the drama and have the water exclusively for your family. When you want and for how long you want it.
The best luxury vacation rental Scottsdale has to offer will have water features to rival any resort. Spacious pools. Lazy rivers. Water slides. Swim-up bars (hey, parents need to have fun too).
Premium Concierge Partners
“Getting things done with kids feels like 2 steps forward, one step back…”
More like 10 steps forward, 9 steps back.
That’s how slow the progress can be.
Unfortunately, life takes no vacations. The car will need gas. The baby will need diapers. You forgot to pack toothpaste. And without the proper planning, the kids will have to come with you on all of these errands.
Rather than cut into your precious vacation time, explore the luxury concierge partners offered by your rental. Custom refrigerator stocking. Chauffeured transportation. In-home chef experiences. These types of services can take logistical stress out of day-to-day errands in a new city, allowing you to focus 100% of your energy on enjoying your time with the fam.
Pro tip: before you depart, be sure to check out the resources at Let’s Talk Mommy. With years of experience and dozens of family trips in the rearview, it is an invaluable resource for travel tips and destination insights that can help you navigate your host city with a local’s confidence.
Exclusive Neighborhoods
Every family wants to feel special at the end of their vacation.
That’s a tough feeling to elicit when you’re in the middle of a crowded hotel parking lot trying to get the car loaded ahead of checkout among dozens of other families trying to do the same.
By staying at a luxury estate, your family will gain access to exclusive neighbors that retail hotels and tourist-trap resorts cannot match. In addition to one-of-a-kind views and quiet surroundings, many rentals are proximate to the best Scottsdale restaurants and golf courses, allowing your family to indulge in the area’s rich culture and attractions as seamlessly as possible.
Architectural Intrigue
As much as the kids may roll their eyes, every family vacation should have an educational component.
By staying at a luxury vacation rental, that education extends far beyond identifying landmarks on a map or walking through the local museum .
The best rentals will feature design and architecture that speak the language of the region. This is something that can’t be said for cookie-cutter hotel rooms. In Scottsdale locations, specifically, expect to find estates designed to leverage natural light flow and incorporate stone accents to blend seamlessly with the mountainous desert backdrop.
Technological Integration
Wouldn’t it be nice to just unplug for an entire vacation?
As charming as that sounds, it’s just not reality for most families in 2025.
Work emails. Fitness class. Online schooling.
Life is increasingly hybrid, and the expectation is that accommodations be equipped to handle the never-ending need for connectivity.
More than a desk crammed in the corner with a guest wifi password on the hotel key, luxury vacation rentals have everything you need for seamless connectivity. Smart TVs in every room of the house. Integrated surround sound. Dedicated offices and conference spaces. All there at your disposal.
Take Your Family Vacation to the Next Level with a Luxury Vacation Rental
When traveling to Arizona, there is really only one option to fit the bill for your family: a luxury vacation rental. For more ideas on how to fit these types of premium accommodations into your travel itinerary, explore the content at Let’s Talk Mommy for ideas and inspiration!
