Section 01
Arrival & Check-In
Address
6240 E Evans Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Works in Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, and Uber.
Check-In Time
Check-in is anytime after 4:00 PM. Check-out is 11:00 AM.
🚪 Front Door Code
Your unique 4-digit code activates at 4:00 PM on your arrival day and remains active until 11:00 AM on check-out day. To unlock: enter your code, then press the check mark on the lower right of the keypad. To lock from outside: press the Yale button.
Early Arrival or Late Departure?
- Early check-in: $50 per 2-hour block (confirm 1–2 days before arrival)
- Late check-out: $50 per 2-hour block (subject to next guest's arrival)
- Book the night before: guaranteed early access — discounted at $180 + taxes
Request via your booking platform's messaging or Host Store. Heads up: luggage drop-off before 4 PM isn't permitted due to liability.
Parking
Up to 4 cars on property:
- Driveway — 2 cars
- Garage — 1 car (no remote, manual operation)
- Street — 1 car directly in front of the home
Please don't block neighbors' driveways.
Section 02
Your Home
Five bedrooms, two full baths, and a layout that sleeps 12 — without a single bunk bed.
Primary Suite — King
Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. Private door out to the pool. Premium bedding, hair dryer, straightener, and blackout shades.
Bedroom 2 — King
Western-themed king bedroom with smart TV. Warm wood accents and stylish western-inspired decor.
Bedroom 3 — Queen
Serene queen guest room with smart TV. Soft linens and calming decor for a restful night's sleep.
Bedroom 4 — Queen
Funky western-style queen bedroom with colorful southwestern decor — usually the kid favorite.
Bedroom 5 — Two Fulls
Two full beds and a flat-screen TV. Flexible space for up to 4 kids or 2 adults.
Living + Dining
Bright, open living with seating for the whole crew, dining for 8 (extra chairs available — message us), a cozy reading nook by the fireplace, and a record player with a curated vinyl collection.
Kitchen
Fully equipped: Keurig + drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, toaster oven, slow cooker, tea kettle, full dishware for 8, wine glasses, cooking basics.
☕ Coffee Bar
Starter pack of Keurig pods, ground coffee, filters, sugar, and creamer at the coffee station. Bashas' is 4 minutes away if you run out.
🧊 Ice
Fridge water/ice dispenser PLUS a portable countertop ice maker — for the margaritas.
Section 03
Your Backyard Oasis
Fully fenced. Designed to be the reason you don't leave the house.
Pool
Sparkling pool with sun loungers and plenty of Arizona sunshine.
🔥 Heated?
Pool is NOT heated by default. Heating available for $60/night with a 3-night minimum — request 3+ days before arrival. Max 86°F. If we can't hit 75–85°F due to weather, we refund the fee.
Hot Tub
Heated year-round at no extra charge, set to ~104–105°F.
♨️ Tips
Keep the cover on when not in use to maintain temp. If the water gets cloudy, message us — we'll send the team out.
Outdoor Kitchen + BBQ
Covered grill area with gas grill, mini fridge, bar seating, string lights, and a 55-inch outdoor TV for game days.
🔧 Grill How-To
Propane tank is under the matching table. Backup tank is near the shed behind the pool heater. Grill brush is in the cabinet below the grill.
Gas Firepit
To ignite: turn the knob to the left while holding it down, then push the ignition button. Ignore the arrow direction — just hold and press.
Mini Golf
9 holes of putt-putt right in the backyard. Putters and balls are in the storage chest near the patio.
Traveling with Little Ones?
2 Pack 'n Plays (with sheets), a booster seat, toys, books, plastic dishware, outlet covers, and a removable pool fence — just message us before arrival.
Section 04
House Manual & Quirks
Every home has its personality. Here are ours:
🚿 Shower Controls (Read This)
Primary Suite
The shower handle is REVERSED. Setting it to 'cold' delivers warm water, and 'hot' delivers cold. Known feature, not a bug.
Hallway Bathroom
Pull the knob STRAIGHT OUT (not just turn) to engage warm water. If no water flows, make sure the knob is fully extended.
💡 Pool Light
Pool light remote is on the wall next to the sliding door. Heads up: the light is sometimes finicky — let us know if it won't turn on.
⚠️ Pool Equipment
Please don't tamper
Don't remove the vacuum skimmer, adjust the heater, or turn pumps on/off. Damaging the system can result in fines.
To use the pool vacuum: turn the control switch all the way to the left, disconnect the hose from the wall, lower the vacuum into the pool, secure the hose. After use: reconnect the hose, return the switch to the middle.
🏊 Pool Safety
No permanent pool fence, but we can install a removable safety fence before arrival on request. All doors to the pool area have childproof locks placed high on the doors plus door alarms. Always supervise children at the pool.
🗑 Extra Garbage Bags
Under the kitchen sink first. If you can't find any there, check the shed inside the garage (left of the door — may look locked but isn't).
Section 05
House Rules
All rules are in place to keep our home — and your stay — wonderful. Failing to follow them may result in additional fees.
🤫 Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 8 AM
Two non-recording noise monitors are onsite. City of Scottsdale can issue noise ordinance fines up to $2,500.
🚭 No Smoking Indoors
Smoke detection monitors will alert us. Please smoke outside, away from the home and patio. Violation = $400 odor removal fee.
🎉 No Parties, No Events
Maximum 12 guests at any time — booked guests only. No exceptions.
🪪 Minimum Booking Age
Primary booker must be 21 or older.
🐶 Pets
Up to 2 dogs welcome with prior approval and a $140-per-pet fee for the entirety of your stay. Please use the designated rocky areas (not the turf!) for potty breaks. The park up the road is a great walking spot. Emotional support animals are welcome too — same guidelines.
📋 ID Verification (City Ordinance)
Per a new Scottsdale ordinance, all reservations go through verification. After booking, you'll receive a secure link to upload ID — your booking won't progress to check-in instructions until verified. IDs are handled securely.
📹 Security Cameras
4 exterior cameras: two above the garage, one at the front door, one on the side. NO cameras inside the home or in the backyard.
Section 07
North Scottsdale Local Guide
Curated picks — tap any link to open in your browser.
🍽 Top 5 Restaurants
Steak + seafood institution. The 2-ft seafood tower is the move. Live music nightly.
Rooftop dining with skyline views. Reserve a sunset table.
Handmade pasta, family-friendly, reliable. The chopped salad never misses.
Modern Latin, killer margaritas. Tableside guacamole.
Romantic Parisian-style bistro with a candlelit garden patio. Date-night dependable.
☕ Top 5 Coffee & Breakfast
In-house roasted beans at Kierland Commons. Try the Javaccino.
Bright California-meets-desert vibe. Solid avocado toast.
Best breakfast sandwich in Phoenix. 15 min south, worth it.
Quick, reliable cold brew. Drive-thru option.
Hidden-gem pour-over spot with fresh pastries.
👨👩👧👦 Top 5 Family Activities
Largest aquarium in the Southwest. Allow 2–3 hours.
Indoor atrium with 3,000+ butterflies. Great for hot days.
Stunning collection with audio headphones. Kids love the interactive room.
Horseback, stagecoach, petting zoo, pony rides for kids 10 & under.
Lazy river, waterslide, zero-depth splash pool. Cheap day pass.
🥾 Top 5 Hikes
Moderate. 3.5 mi RT, 1,300 ft gain. The classic North Scottsdale hike.
Easy. 4.5 mi loop, 314 ft gain. Wide paths, saguaros everywhere.
Easy-moderate. 2.8–5.5 mi, dog-friendly. Multiple route choices.
Very easy. 0.5 mi ADA-accessible loop. Perfect with kids or grandparents.
Moderate. Steep final stretch — 360° views of metro Phoenix at the top.
💞 Top 5 Date Night
Arizona's only Omakase Room. Two seatings nightly. Reserve weeks ahead.
Foie gras, escargot, candlelight. Underrated and intimate.
South-of-France ambiance. Beautiful at golden hour.
Tucked-away cocktail bar — top 50 bars in the U.S. Reservations required.
Visually artistic tasting menu. Modern and romantic.
🛍 Top 5 Shopping
5 min away. 80+ specialty retailers, anchor for the area.
Adjacent to Kierland. Apple, Design Within Reach, more luxe brands.
20 min south. Full luxury mall — Gucci, LV, Saks, Neiman.
20 min south. Boutiques, galleries, Western kitsch, antiques.
Cookware essentials if you want to cook in tonight.
Section 09
Before You Go
Check-out is 11:00 AM. A quick checklist:
- Start the dishwasher with any dirty dishes
- Throw used towels into the laundry room
- Take trash to the bin in the garage
- Leave keys / fobs on the kitchen counter
- Turn the AC up to 80°F
- Close and lock all doors and windows
- Pull the front door shut — it locks automatically
⭐ Loved it?
Leaving us a 5-star review with a few words about your favorite moments helps more than you know. We read every one.
