We would say that summer is coming, but in Scottsdale, summer is probably already here when you are reading this, and we at Paseo Homes AZ wouldn’t have it any other way. An Arizona summer may take a little getting used to—yes, the temperatures will be high and that sun will be bright, but remembering that in the winter months our families back home are salting their sidewalks to keep from slipping and we are salting the rims of our margarita glasses makes it all worthwhile.
5 Scottsdale Summer Vacation Rental Amenities
For those planning a Scottsdale vacation and a stay in our Paseo Homes AZ seasonal sanctuaries, however, we are sure that you will be thrilled to find these five Scottsdale summer vacation rental amenities you won’t want to live without, making life cooler for your summer getaway to the “West’s Most Western Town!”
Coming in at Number 1: Air Conditioning
There is no particular order that we are placing these amenities in, just in case you were wondering, but we can pretty much guarantee that every guest who visits would put air conditioning at the top of the list of amenities they couldn’t live without. With temperatures in the triple digits, walking into a home that is quiet and cool makes all the difference in the world, and if you don’t get goosebumps at first, kick the AC down a couple of degrees and revel in the cool air wafting from the vents. Afternoon naps are that much more agreeable when the hum of an air conditioner provides a little white noise while also keeping the room cool and experts say that the ideal temperature for sleeping at night ranges between 68 and 72 degrees. Now, in our minds those temperatures are a little too cold, in contrast to the 100+ degree temperatures outside, but you do you and stay comfortable as you dream happy dreams while sleeping in the most comfortable beds in the state.
Staying Cool Is Our Business
A vacation is Scottsdale may be a frightening proposition, especially when you read about the record breaking temperatures we have some summers, but we live here year-round and we know all the ways of staying cool no matter how far the mercury has risen. As such, throughout these pages we will toss in some life hacks, we will call them pro summer hacks, giving you the opportunity to keep even cooler as you experience all that Scottsdale and its surrounding cities have to offer! And now it is time for our first hack, and although it may sound simple, we promise when you try it, it will make all the difference in your sleep comfort. So, our first pro summer hack is this: The comforter on the bed is certainly beautiful, but you may find that sleeping with just a sheet covering your body is all that you need!
Our Number 2 Choice: It’s Surprising How Much of a Difference a Ceiling Fan Can Make
Ceiling fans are the bane of interior decorators existence but in the desert they are practically a necessity. Remember the afternoon naps we were just talking about in the above paragraph? Air conditioning is cool, so to speak, but the way the ceiling fan moves the air around makes it even cooler and naps are that much deeper and refreshing when you have one. Imagine enjoying an early start to your day, perhaps visiting the Phoenix Zoo before the temperatures get too hot then heading over to The Mission in Old Town Scottsdale for lunch. Their tacos are amazing and their margaritas (try the Prickly Pear Margarita!) are cool, refreshing, and because of the alcohol, will make you realize how good a nap would feel right about now. So you head home to your Scottsdale sanctuary, sink into the soft cushions of the sofa in the living room, kick off your shoes and let the soft whirring of the ceiling fan above you lull you into a decadently refreshing nap, feeling your core temperature drop and your muscles begin to loosen.
The Best Night’s Sleep of Your Life
Before we leave the topic of ceiling fans, just know that the living rooms aren’t the only rooms in the house that will offer this wonderful amenity. Bedrooms will have their own ceiling fans, and we think that somehow, sleep is deeper when the ceiling fan is turned on and our dreams seem happier. Maybe it is because we are in such a relaxed state and the room has been cooled to our optimum sleep temperature, but we also think it is in the soothing nature of a ceiling fan, and as you lay in bed, the sheet pulled over your body and all the lights out, (except maybe you can see the lights from our number three amenity glowing behind the blinds) it won’t take more than a few minutes for your eyes to drift shut and your ride to the city of dreams will begin. Sleep is often a luxury we can’t seem to achieve in adulthood, but we consider it a bonus amenity in our Paseo Homes AZ Scottsdale summer sanctuaries!
Number 3 Will Be the Coolest Part of Your Summer Vacation: A Crystal-Clear Swimming Pool
For this next amenity, practically any season makes it a much loved amenity, and although not all of our properties will offer private pools, many will include community pools in the list of amenities offered.
Community Pools
If you are renting a Paseo Homes AZ condo, you already know that there won’t be a private pool in the backyard, but the community pool will be the next best thing. In some condo communities there may even be multiple pools from which to choose, each surrounded by a selection of lounge chairs and some even offering umbrellas to help shade you from the sun’s rays. Every pool is a heated pool in the summer months, so it really won’t matter at the moment that most community pools are heated in the winter months, but if you are planning a return during the cooler season, you’ll want to keep that fact in mind. During the hottest months, July, August, and September, your favorite time to swim will be in the mornings (serving as a preemptive cool down!) and in the evenings (that first moment after submerging yourself in the cool blue waters will be ecstasy!) Hanging out by the pool with a cool drink in hand is one of our favorite ways to beat the heat and after a summer getaway in Scottsdale, we think it will be yours as well!
Private Pools
This time we will start with the pro summer hack, informing you, our treasured guests, that nothing lowers your core body temperature better than a nighttime swim. Community pools often close at dusk, unfortunately, so this tip really is mostly for the renters of our private homes, but it is a really good one. Summers will be hot, scorchingly so, we are a desert town after all, and there will be days when you may come home from another fantastic adventure but feeling so hot you may wonder if you will ever be able to cool down. Take a cool shower, sit under the ceiling fan, and after the sun has set and the moon is high, head outside for a nighttime swim. We can almost promise that within a few minutes, your core temperature will be lowered and you may even find your teeth begin to chatter, especially when you go back inside with the air conditioner running. In any case, you will be so cool that sleep will come quickly and easily, making you forget how sweaty and hot you were earlier.
For Our Number 4 Amenity, We Bring You Covered Patios and/or Gazebos
Whether you are having a family pool party, have decided that grilling the steaks you bought at the Scottsdale Meat Market (14987 N Northsight Boulevard #110) was a great idea, or are simply wanting to see for yourself how stunning an Arizona sunset looks, having a shaded place to do so can be the best idea of all. If your rental is a private home with a private pool, you already know that your kiddos will not want to get out of the water, even as you are feeling waterlogged, and you also know you aren’t going to leave them alone while they frolic. Having a covered patio, many even offer outdoor ceiling fans, can be the best way to stay cool and dry, and our patios will be furnished with comfy chairs so you will have a place to rest. Gazebos are another popular addition to the yards of our homes, often offering ceiling fans, mini fridges, and even a television tucked away under the eaves, and we can tell you that the Kobe beef you are grilling will just taste better when watching the Diamondbacks play your team under a whirring ceiling fan on a hot summer’s eve. And there is yet another way to stay cool while outside on the covered patio or in the gazebo, but we are saving that for the next paragraph; keep reading if you’re curious!
Number 5 Shouldn’t Be Mist!
No, we didn’t misspell the word missed, we just made a little pun, because misters that are tucked away on the edges of patio and gazebo roofs are the final amenity on our list. The resulting spray almost looks like steam and lowers the temperatures as much as 30 degrees. Evaporation fights the heat, and as you sit on the patio with a glass of Arizona wine in hand (Carlson Creek Vineyard has a tasting room in Scottsdale, located at 4142 N Marshall Way if you have a hankering to see what the fuss is all about), watching the sky turned to fire, you will probably find yourself thinking that life doesn’t get much better than this.
Making Memories and Our Fifth and Final Pro Summer Hack
These quiet moments will become the memories you take out and examine when real life gets a little noisy and stressful, and yes, you will also remember just how wonderful the misting system was. The newer models don’t even dampen your glasses, and for all our glasses wearers, we know you will be thankful for that, but now it is time for another pro summer hack. Our fifth and final summer hack is if there is a little extra moisture spotting your glasses, you can sit back a little closer to the house, still feel the temperature difference, and your glasses will remain spot free! And because the misters work just about everywhere in the world, you may even want to consider purchasing a set for your own backyard, discovering that staying cooler is possible even during the height of summer.
Cool Adventures During Your Summer Vacation
Now that we have shown you ways to stay cool at home with Paseo Homes AZ, let’s take the adventures to the streets of Scottsdale. (Not literally, it is hotter in the streets than we care to think about!)
Maya Day & Nightclub, 7333 E Indian Plaza in Scottsdale
The Maya Day & Nightclub offers the hottest way to stay cool, featuring daytime pool parties, bottle service, and nighttime DJs. Seriously, this fun party spot will keep you cool as you party the day and night away, with different themed events adding an extra sparkle to your adventures.
OdySea Aquarium, 9500 E Via De Ventura Suite A-100 in Scottsdale
The simplest way to stay cool during a Scottsdale summer vacation is to go where the air conditioning is, and OdySea Aquarium is air conditioned for your comfort. Offering more than 2,000,000 gallons of water, and a trip through countries that are much less arid than our desert home, the aquarium is one of our summer faves and will be yours too.
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