Let's be straight about this one. H2O Sanctuary isn't in Scottsdale. It's in Mesa, about 20 minutes from Old Town. If you want to walk to Old Town bars every night, stay in Old Town.

If you're bringing a group and want a pool, a spa and a lake of your own, and don't mind a 20-minute drive to dinner, this is a better base than a resort.

What people come to Scottsdale for

The big Scottsdale weeks

Barrett-Jackson: January 23–31, 2027

The collector car auction runs nine days this year at WestWorld of Scottsdale, its longest run yet. Whether you're bidding or just walking the floor, it's a full-day event, and a house where the group can regroup at night beats a hotel lobby.

WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale: February 8–14, 2027

Famous for the par-3 16th, the "stadium hole," where the crowd is half the show. It's the week before spring training opens, so a lot of groups make a full February trip out of it.

Play TPC yourself

TPC Scottsdale is a public course. You can book a tee time on the Stadium Course, the same layout the pros play at the Open, or on its sister Champions Course. Play the 16th, then get back to the lake for the afternoon. More rounds near the house in our East Valley golf guide.

Spring training: February 19 through late March, 2027

The Giants at Scottsdale Stadium and the Diamondbacks and Rockies at Salt River Fields. Dates and ballpark tips are in our spring training guide.

In town for ASU graduation or move-in instead? That's Tempe, about 15 minutes from the house. See our Tempe page.

The math on a group trip

For a group of up to 9, a single house with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a kitchen often makes more sense than three or four resort rooms, and you're not splitting up at night. Booking direct with us also skips the Airbnb service fee.

Drive times from H2O Sanctuary (Dobson Ranch)
DestinationTypical drive
Scottsdale Stadium (Giants)about 15 min
Old Town Scottsdaleabout 20 min
Salt River Fields (D-backs, Rockies)about 20 min
PHX Sky Harbor Airportabout 15 min

H2O Sanctuary

4 bedrooms · 3.5 baths · sleeps 9 · pool, spa, kayaks and paddleboards on a Dobson Ranch lake. Book direct with us and skip the Airbnb service fee.

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Common questions

How far is H2O Sanctuary from Old Town Scottsdale?

About 20 minutes, roughly 12 miles, depending on traffic.

Is H2O Sanctuary in Scottsdale?

No, it's in Mesa, about 20 minutes south of Old Town Scottsdale. That trade gets you a lake, a pool, a spa and room for 9.

When is the WM Phoenix Open in 2027?

February 8–14, 2027, at TPC Scottsdale.

Which spring training parks are in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale Stadium (Giants) and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (Diamondbacks and Rockies). They're about 15 and 20 minutes from H2O Sanctuary.

Can I play golf at TPC Scottsdale?

Yes. TPC Scottsdale is a public course with two layouts, the Stadium Course that hosts the WM Phoenix Open and the Champions Course. Book tee times directly with TPC Scottsdale.

When is Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale in 2027?

January 23–31, 2027, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. It's nine days this year.

Nearby: Mesa · Tempe

Sources

Drive times are typical, measured from the town or neighborhood, and change with traffic and weather. Event dates are as published when we wrote this; confirm with the organizer before you plan around them.