Phoeniz, Arizona Vacation Rental Houses and Condos.

In Greater Phoenix, you'll find everything from world-class resorts and fine dining to Phoenix, Arizona vacation rental condo and house rentals to exhilarating adventure, trendy shopping, modern nightlife and enriching culture. The area's natural beauty begins with rugged mountain ranges, Saguaro cacti that tower over hiking trails, and sunsets more spectacular than you can imagine. You'll find sun-filled days and Phoenix, Arizona vacation rental golf course house rentals at more than 200 picturesque golf courses that can be enjoyed year-round.

Phoenix, Arizona vacation rental house and condo rentals are located  in the Salt River Valley or "Valley of the Sun" in central Arizona. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,117 feet (340 m) in the heart of the Sonoran Desert. The Salt River course runs westward through the city of Phoenix; the riverbed is normally dry except when excess runoff forces the release of water from the four dams upriver. The city of Tempe has built two inflatable dams in the Salt River bed to create a year-round recreational lake, called Tempe Town Lake. The dams are deflated to allow the river to flow unimpeded during releases.

The Phoenix area and Phoenix, Arizona vacation rental house and condo rentals is surrounded by the McDowell Mountains to the northeast, the White Tank Mountains to the west, the Superstition Mountains far to the east, and the Sierra Estrella to the southwest. Within the city are the Phoenix Mountains and South Mountains.

The Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area where Phoenix, Arizona vacation rental house and condo rentals are located is the 14th largest in the United States, with a total population of 3,251,876 at the 2000 U.S. Census. It includes the Arizona counties of Maricopa and Pinal. Major cities include Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, and Peoria. Several smaller communities are also included, such as Queen Creek, Goodyear, Fountain Hills, Litchfield Park, Anthem, Sun Lakes, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise and Tolleson. The community of Ahwatukee is a part of the City of Phoenix itself, but is almost entirely separated from it by South Mountain. All are areas in demand for Phoenix, Arizona vacation rental house and condo rentals.
 
Phoenix's arid climate is characterized by some of the hottest seasonal temperatures anywhere. In fact, out of the world's large urban areas, only some cities around the Persian Gulf, such as Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Baghdad, Iraq have higher average summer temperatures. The temperature reaches or exceeds 100 °F (38 °C) on an average of 89 days during the year, including most days from early June through early September. The dry Arizona air makes the hot temperatures more tolerable early in the season; however, the influx of monsoonal moisture has been known to make August in Phoenix almost as humid as summers in the Southeastern United States. On the other hand, mild, sunny weather in the winter months makes the area a mecca for golfers and others seeking to escape the cold typical of the northern U.S. That is when the demand for Phoenix, Arizona vacation rental house and condo rentals is the highest.

Phoenix sees some 300 sunny days per year and scant rainfall, the average annual total at Sky Harbor International Airport being 8.4 inches (210 mm). March is the wettest month of the year (1.07 inches or 27 mm). Rain is particularly scarce from April through June. Although thunderstorms occur on occasion during every month of the year, they are most common during the monsoon season from July to mid-September as humid air surges in from the Gulf of California. These can bring strong winds, large hail, or tornadoes. Winter storms moving inland from the Pacific Ocean occasionally produce significant rains but occur infrequently. Fog is observed from time to time during the winter months. Snow is extremely rare in the area, though still can occur from time to time.

Incorporated in 1881, Phoenix is young by historical standards but now ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Vactioners in their Phoenix, Arizona vacation rental house and condo rentals find that Phoenix offers just about everything in the way of sports, recreation, arts, culture, dining, and Phoenix, Arizona vacation rental house and condo rentals. Because of the beautiful weather, activities can be enjoyed year-round.

When it comes to attractions, Phoenix is not your average city. Here, the beautiful Sonoran Desert shares top billing as a world-class attraction along with the arts and cultural venues that make Phoenix, Arizona vacation rental house and condo rentals a world-class destination. The city’s extensive desert preserve system offers visitors easy access to the Sonoran Desert and its surprising biological diversity. The Phoenix Points of Pride highlight many of the city’s most unique attractions. City-run facilities such as Pueblo Grande Museum and Heritage and Science Park offer visitors a chance to learn about the Valley’s native heritage and history.