Ahwatukee, pronounced Ah-wa-too-kee, is a beautiful neighborhood in the Valley of the Sun, offering a name that actually doesn’t mean anything. The land on which the town sits was donated by the doctor who willed his land to St. Lukes hospital after his death, and it is suspected that it could have come from a Crow word, awe chuuke, which means “other side of the hill,” even though the doctor believed it meant house of dreams. Whatever the meaning behind the name, this bedroom community of Phoenix is home to some of our most popular Paseo Homes Ahwatukee vacation rentals, and this guide to their charms, as well as ways to enjoy your time in the hillside community, one everyone has trouble pronouncing its name.
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Welcome to the Other Side of the Hill
In addition to its unusual name, Ahwatukee was designed with only one way in and out, earning it the nickname “the world’s largest cul de sac” but we Phoenicians just consider that part of its charm. Offering excellent schools, beautiful homes, and some of the best restaurants in the region, this neighborhood is one of the most desired communities in the region. Located on the other side of South Mountain (easy to determine which mountain that is by the radio towers that are located at its peak) hikers and bikers will have plenty to keep them occupied at the South Mountain Park & Preserve without having far to travel. Our homes in Ahwatukee spring out of the desert landscape with the mountains standing guard in the background, creating a tranquil scene that will enhance your vacation experience.
Exploring the Town
This family-friendly town will be an exciting part of your family vacation. Hiking to the top of South Mountain, enjoying a picnic lunch in the stone structure at Dobbins Lookout on a sunny day in spring, but if you’re not a hiker or a biker, a wide and curvy road takes you straight to the parking area. From up there, the views of the desert and mountains will have you filling up the memory of your camera with pictures, many of which will be worthy of framing and hanging on your walls at home. On the rarest of days when the rain falls in the desert, the youngest travelers will enjoy spending a day at Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park, located at 4816 E Ray Road. Offering rooms filled with trampolines, ziplines, climbing walls, and so much more, we can promise your children will be so excited and exhausted at the end of their play time they won’t mind the rain falling outside.
Meals to Remember
The fully equipped kitchens of our Ahwatukee abodes will always be there ready to give your budget a night off from the expense of dining out, but there will be many occasions when you are ready to enjoy a taste of the town and these restaurants are destined to be memorable ones, each reflecting the beauty and flavor of our desert neighborhoods.
Macayo’s Mexican Food, 12637 S 48th Street
Open everyday from 11 AM until 9:30 PM, Macayo’s has been a local tradition since the first restaurant opened its doors in Phoenix in 1946. Today, its menu is filled with many of the original recipes and the foods present an authentic representation of our local cuisine.
Nello’s Pizza, 4710 E Warner Road
Also open every day of the week at 11 AM, Nello’s is a local pizza restaurant that will change the way you look at pizza forever. Pizza is the international language of love and a slice of Nello’s Numero Uno will help you discover ecstasy.
Quiessence at the Farm, 6106 S 32nd Street
Featuring farm to table foods served in the most romantic of surroundings, Quiessence offers a beautiful date night experience. An integral part of the Farm at South Mountain, the menus change with the season and are expertly prepared, ensuring that your taste buds will stand up and cheer.
The Comfort of Home
Now that we have completed a tour of Ahwatukee, it’s time to return to the comforts of our Paseo Homes urban escapes. Located in the shadows of the mountains, these homes offer large expanses of comfort and luxury, just waiting to be explored. Step into spaces filled with warmth and light and feel the stresses of travel drop from your shoulders like a discarded cloak and the relaxation you so definitely need begin. Open concept floor plans allow guests to stay connected even as they do their own things and vaulted ceilings make small spaces appear larger and give each room a little extra drama. The Paseo Homes difference can be seen in all the details and can include high end materials for flooring and furnishings and as you follow the paths made from wood floors into rooms filled with luxury your Arizona vacation will be elevated to the next level.
Live in Our Living Rooms
Take a nap on plush sofas, stay up late watching your favorite shows on state-of-the-art televisions, and relax with a book in that chair by the window; our living rooms are designed to be lived in and although elegant and luxurious, you won’t feel as if you are living in a museum. Some of the rooms will offer bookshelves loaded with books meant to be read, others may provide cabinets filled with movies waiting to be watched or games that will teach your children that not all fun comes from electronics. Every living room in our Arizona vacation home rentals may offer something different, but all will share the common trait of family togetherness.
Multipurpose Spaces
Just as in your own home, the dining rooms of our Ahwatukee wonders are designed to be multipurpose spaces. Gather around the table, devouring meals that were prepared in the kitchens located just steps away. Spread out the pieces of a giant jigsaw puzzle and spend moments between adventures fitting them together, hopefully completing your masterpiece before that sad day when you must close the front door behind you for the last time.
Fun for the Whole Family
Whether you are playing board games at the dining room tables, are reading books by the fire on a chilly night in the desert or are sitting poolside in the community pool relaxing with a frothy margarita, the fun moments at home will enhance your vacation experience. Balconies that overlook the neighborhood provide a great place to watch the sun rise in the mornings, shiny grills encourage family barbecues, and other community amenities will keep boredom at bay.
Every Night Will Be Your Favorite
When the moon rises high in the sky, casting its ethereal glow over the mountains and the desert landscape, the bedrooms of our Ahwatukee retreats will provide peace and tranquility and happy dreams. Each bedroom in every place has something different that makes them stand out, including premium beds, state-of-the-art televisions, and in the primary suites, attached baths may provide deep tubs, steam showers, or other updated fixtures.
Reserve One of Our Ahwatukee Vacation Rentals Today
Your Arizona adventures will shine brighter when you return each night to the comforts found in our Ahwatukee sanctuaries. Contact us and reserve your favorite escape today!