Lake House in the Desert - “The Islands" - Pool and Paddle Boat | House in Gilbert

Welcome to a magnificent Waterfront Vacation Home in the Desert of Arizona!
• Enjoy Warm Weather and Sunshine 300 days/year!
• Gorgeous 3100 sf home situated on a 1/3-acre lot.
• Hardwood floors - Wood Shutters - French Doors –Vaulted Ceilings – Elegant Staircase
• New Furniture throughout
• Fully Equipped Kitchen with Gas stove, double oven & warming drawer with 2nd fridge and microwave in laundry room.
• 5 Beautifully decorated beds including a CA King plus crib.
• Private Outside Tropical Oasis with Heated Pool (82 degrees), Hot tub, Spa (100 degrees), Fire Pit Table, Boat Dock, paddle boats and kayaks.
Don’t miss this one! The Islands is a gorgeous, quiet lake community. This home is on a 31 acre man made Lake. From your private dock you can take our kayak’s or the 4 person Paddleboat around the lake.
This spacious home is bright and cheery with vaulted ceilings and an elegant staircase to the second floor. When you walk into the house, the relaxing lake is in full view with “islands” landscaping. There is a ground floor master suite overlooking the lake that has “his and hers” closets with a California King bed and Tempur-Pedic firm mattress, sitting area, smart TV, electric fireplace and soaking tub with separate walk-in travertine tile shower. The bath includes a double vanity and a separate lighted makeup table.
The second master bedroom is upstairs and has fabulous lake views. There is a queen bed with a Puffy mattress, a day bed, walk in closet, sitting area, smart TV and electric fireplace which makes this room inviting” for a second couple during your stay. The third bedroom has another queen size bed with a Sleepy mattress and adjustable frame. The fourth bedroom is configured with double twin beds for your family or friends. All of the bedrooms are tastefully decorated with a cool relaxing coastal theme. All bedding is new with extra sheets & pillowcases in each room. All pillows are hypo-allergenic
The den is bright and cheery and has a full-size desk with printer and doubles as a playroom It’s all set for the kids with table & chairs, games, toys & books. The upstairs bathroom features a double vanity, tub and shower, and lots of towels! Yes, we have “safety grips” for easy entry and exit from the upstairs and downstairs tubs and showers.
The “eat in” kitchen has beautiful lake views, a serving peninsula with bar stools and a small “prep” island with cold stone top, granite counters with coastal white cabinetry along with a built-In fridge, double oven, gas stove, griddle, warming drawer, dishwasher and walk in pantry. There are plenty of food preparation appliances including a Ninja Blender, hand mixer, 4 slice toaster, tea kettle, waffle maker, knife set & crock pot. The coffee station has a regular coffee maker and Espresso machine that can also make Lattes & Cappuccino’s. There are coffee cups for every imaginable type of coffee. There are even take out coffee cups if you want to enjoy your morning coffee while sitting out by the lake.
The kitchen is abundantly stocked with 4 different types of wine glasses, beer mugs, and short or tall mixed drinks or smoothie glasses. There are plenty of dishes for indoor or outdoor dining along with plates, bowls glasses and utensils for small children. All new cookware, bakeware and casserole dishes.
The Arizona Great Room is set with a new 8’ pool table (adult and kids pool cues) along with a bar table, 3 stools, wine rack and high back chairs for relaxing.
The laundry room includes a washer & dryer along with utility sink, storage cabinets, shoe bench, ironing board / iron and an extra full-size refrigerator, stocked with water bottles, sodas and a microwave! The room includes a storage cabinet for the 18 extra sleeping pillows (big variety) and extra blankets and throws. There are additional pillows in the four bedrooms.
The “private tropical resort” awaits you outside. The outside living area is under cover and has Travertine tiles which take you all the way down to your private boat dock. We have included a 3 person partially covered cabana lounger on a second travertine patio with lake views. Oranges and grapefruits when in season!
Your private pool can be heated on your schedule and at your temperature - your only cost is the actual propane usage. Pool has 11’ sun umbrella, lounge chairs and a standalone heated spa (our cost to heat) awaits you for “all seasons”. Enjoy backyard meals cooked on the infrared grill. Around the corner of the house, you’ll find a private 5-hole chipping and putting green with a nice shade tree. Around the other corner are your private orange and grapefruit trees! Palm trees here for your “islands” experience.
Our pontoon and paddle boats allow you to meander along the shoreline during the day. Required lifejackets are available for the boats and kayaks.
The home has WIFI network and is equipped with 4 Smart TV’s with subscriptions to Disney+ and Netflix. There is a 65” Smart TV in the living room and one on the back patio. There are 3 DVD players in the home and dozens of DVDs for your viewing pleasure.
We have an assortment of sport equipment available including 2 adult bikes, tennis racquets, soccer balls, and basketballs along with a basketball hoop.
Our 300 days of sunshine do a great job helping to heat the pools!
The home is equipped with a security system monitored by API. Turning it on will be your option. Fire alarm system is always connected.
The house is 25 minutes from either Phoenix Sky Harbor or Williams Gateway airports. Play golf at the famed Sheraton San Marcos (10 minutes away) or Ocotillo resorts (18 minutes away) or have a fun game of golf at Kokopelli Golf Resort, just up the street. There are 24 great golf courses within 10 miles of the house and 95 within 20 miles! World class shopping and dining at Chandler Fashion Center (15 minutes), or historic old towns of Gilbert (10 minutes) and Chandler (10 minutes), both with year around events and festivities. Fashion Square Mall, now one of the biggest malls in America is 20 minutes northwest in Scottsdale.
“The Islands” development includes access to many amenities:
• 80 Acres of Lakes (North Lake 25 acres, Mid Lake 19 acres, South Lake 31 acres)
• Basketball court (lighted)
• Sand Volleyball (lighted)
• Children’s playground
• Special Events such as outdoor movies and concerts
• Full size exercise track (4 laps = 1 mile)
• Shaded Ramada's with picnic tables
This area of Gilbert provides quick and easy access to many attractions in the Valley of the Sun
• 3 miles (E) to Regal Gilbert Theatres
• 7 miles (E) to Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
• 13 miles (NW) to ASU – multiple entertainment options such as Gammage Auditorium
• 14 miles (NW) to Big Surf Water Park – there are 15 water parks in Phoenix area!
• 16 miles (W) to Wild Horse Pass Resort and Entertainment
• 18 miles (S) to Phoenix Zoo and Botanical Gardens
• 19 miles (NW) to Fashion Square Mall, a 2 million square foot shopping extravaganza
• 20 miles (N) to Salt River Entertainment District which includes Aquarium, Dinosaurs, Butterflies, Indoor Sky Diving, Baseball, Golf, Medieval Times, Talking Stick Casino & Entertainment
• 22 miles (NW) to Camelback Mountain (hiking / trails to 2,700’)
• 23 miles (SW) to Downtown Phoenix – Diamondbacks, Suns, Coyotes, Mercury
• 24 miles (NE) to Fountain Hills for world famous fountain, arts, food, golf and casino
• 27 miles (E) to Lost Dutchman State Park in Superstition Mountains (attractions)
• 27 miles (NW) to WestWorld Equestrian Center in Scottsdale (Arabian Horse, Jumpers, QH)
• 32 miles (W) to Glendale – Cardinals (NFL)
• 32 miles (NE) to Salt River Tubing (summer)
• 33 miles (NE) to Saguaro / Canyon Lakes for sightseeing, picnics, jet skis and fishing
• 37 miles (W) to ISN Raceway (NASCAR)
•38 miles (NW) to Turf Paradise Racetrack – 131 racing days
Gilbert is central to the region as well to support your extended vacation, including “day trips”.
• 112 miles (N) to Prescott and Jerome (old mining town, now artist community)
• 99 miles (S) to Tucson – Saguaro National Park and Old Tucson Studios
• 138 miles (N) to Sedona for amazing views, arts shops, restaurants and off-road excursions
• 165 miles (N) to Flagstaff for winter skiing, observatory, cooler summer temps “destination
• 250 miles (N) to The Grand Canyon and Railway
• 324 miles (NW) to Las Vegas and 397 miles to Los Angeles
Seasonal Entertainment Options Galore!
• 10 ballparks supporting 15 MLB clubs in the Arizona Cactus League for spring training
• 50 championship golf courses in Scottsdale and over 250 within the metro area
• 25 casinos for wonderful food, gaming and entertainment
• Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, Quarter Horse Shows & Jumping at WestWorld
• Phoenix Open (PGA) at TPC Scottsdale
The Islands requires a 4-week minimum rental period and you are welcome to stay as long as you would like but if 3 weeks works best for you, we will use the remaining week for general maintenance and for our grandkids!
No pets / no smoking.
Child friendly with books, videos, games, pool toys, high-chair, stroller and pack-n-play. Outdoor play area! With the pool, spa and lake, caution is recommended. We have the patio fenced off from the pool and lake so that kids can use the patio and the large “side yard” which includes the putting green.
Awareness of the lake and pool required by guests. We've included child safety features, such as fencing off the pool and lake - Child hazards include pool, lake, boats, stairs, cacti, and outdoor swings. We have child guards on lower cabinets in the kitchen.
Contact free check in and check out is available! We live nearby and stand ready to assist you on your stay.
Enjoy your vacation home!

Lake House in the Desert - “The Islands" - Pool and Paddle Boat is located in The Islands. Lake House in the Desert - “The Islands" - Pool and Paddle Boat provides accommodation, featuring Guest Services, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, among other amenities. This House features Guest Services, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Lake House in the Desert - “The Islands" - Pool and Paddle Boat has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the The Islands has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in The Islands, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.