Rental Eye Candy: Paradise Valley, AZ

Almost 5 million people visit the Grand Canyon every year, easily making this natural wonder Arizona’s main attraction. Could luxury real estate be a close second? While the scorching climate and desert terrain don’t exactly yield fantasies of extravagant homes, hidden just 10 minutes west of the state capitol of Phoenix is a little town with a reputation for lavishness. Paradise Valley is the resort town of Arizona – literally! According to Wikipedia, Paradise Valley is home to 12 resorts making it one of Arizona’s “premier tourist destinations.” And, for $12,500/month, you can live in paradise and wave a neighborly hello to Muhammad Ali and Alice Cooper.

Panoramic city and mountain views are but the beginning to this 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom, contemporary estate. This stunning home sits on an acre of private land and boasts over 10,000 sq ft of living space where beautiful details can be found in every room. The gigantic living room is perfect for entertaining and features two retractable doors that lead out to patios making the transition from indoor to outdoor spaces flawless. The patio is adorned with a full wet bar and steps down to a resort-style pool and spa, cozy fire pit and a 800-sq ft guest casita. With large bedrooms, 4 fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen equipped with top line appliances and custom cabinetry, a wine cellar and a 5-car garage, this hillside home defines the desert’s version of luxury.