Hilton Scottsdale Villa Mirage Resort on Princess Drive is a 20 min walk or UBER/Lyft to the Phoenix Open. The two bedroom accomodation is1012 sq ft spanning two connecting condo-style units. The large 1 King bed/bath unit has 2 TV's, S Ifull kitchen w/ dishwasher, full-sized fridge w/ icemaker,blender, microwave and stove with full oven. Second connecting unit is a Studio: 1 queen bed, spacious bath. It has its own TV, mini kitchen, microwave, dishwasher, full-sized fridge, icemaker, coffee station, seating area w/ sofa bed and its own outside entrance. All beds are luxury pillow-top mattresses with quality bedding, and both have patios with outdoor seating. Each unit has its own outside entrance. NO SMOKING-NO PETS TENANT WILL BE LIABLE FOR $500 FINE.
The Resort has WIFI throughout the property, heated pool/spa, pool-side cafe/bar, and a full range of games, pickle ball courts, basketball, bocce ball, and daily free activities on site. (Craft activities will have fees for materials). Lush bath towels and pool towels are provided in each unit. BBQ grills and picnic areas are available throughout the property.
Kitchens are complete with pots, pans, frying pans, utensils, paper towels and dishwasher soap. Coffee is provided for initial night, but only basic condiments, so you will have to suppliment for a full week. Complimentary coffee is available in the lobby.
Trader Joe's is less than a mile from SVM, and has affordable gourmet items in convenient sizes for a short stay. Their selections of high quality meats, cheeses, gourmet condiments and snacks, fresh vegetables and legendary frozen meals and desserts are famous world-wide. Their "3-buck Chuck" house wine is worth a try, and the full selection of wine and beer rivals big box liquor stores. Less than 10 minutes from your door.
Scottsdale's world-famous spas, shopping and dining is as close as the nearby Princess resort, and the major shopping and dining options are less than 3-5 miles away---many offering catering and delivery. Uber/Lyft availble.
Scottsdale/Phoenix area is home to world-class museums providing once in a lifetime emersive exhibits for all ages:
Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) The only Global Museum of Musical Instruments in the
World---
7500 from 200 countries---music comes live into your headphones as you
stroll among the regional exhibits. Featured Exhibit in February, 2024:
Unique Acoustic instuments from American musicians who shaped American Music since the
Civil War. 12 minutes from Villa Mirage Resort. Tickets and information: www.mim.org
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesen West is a UNESCO World Heritage site and National
Historic Landmark and was the famed Architect's winter home and western school
location from 1937 till his death in1957. Daily tours demonstrate the revolutionary ideas that
shape archetectural design to this day. 15 minute drive. Tours-2 hours: franklloydwright.org
Old Town Scottsdale is 15 miles south of SVM on Scottsdale Road. A compact area for easy strolling, shopping and sipping, (even a "wine trail" on Stetson Blvd for sampling Arizona wines), it contains some of Scottsdale's most well-known restaurants and Galleries. Boutiques rivaling Rodeo Drive and Palm Springs are tucked between chef-inspired bistros and a continental assortment of coffee shops, wine bars, deli's and of course, ice cream and candy. Google 5th Avenue Shops for the list of options.
Galleries of regional interest:
Western Spirit Museum of the Old West
Main Street Galleries
Marshall Way Galleries
Affordable Art and Jewelry: On the Edge Gallery
Jeweler to the Stars: Cornelius Holloway; French Designer Jeweler; Gauthier
James Beard Winner, "Best Chef in the Southwest": Silvana Esparza
Her Restaurant: Barrio Queen ---7114 E Stetson Dr. RESERVATIONS: 480-656-4197
LDV Winery, Arizona estate-grown wines---7134 E Stetson Dr. 480-664-4822
Major Shopping centers on Scottsdale Road (Google stores, restaurants and parking)
Kierland Commons
Promenade
Scottsdale Quarter
Borgata
Scottsdale Fashion Square
The greater Phoenix area has more than 200 Golf Courses, making it one of the most golf-forward areas in the world. During the Winter season, many of the most elegant public courses will be booked, but look into scheduling a round at WeKoPa Golf Course owned by the innovative Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Each hole has unobstructed views of the mountains to the west of the Valley, and it is highly rated as one of the most challenging, well-groomed public courses in the area---it is about a 25 minute drive from SVM. 1-480-836-9000.
Please remember that the Phoenix Open attendance doubles Scottsdale's population of 242,000 people. Early Reservations may be recommended for spa, golf, area excursions and dinner in the Scottsdale area.
