This area's nickname, 'The Valley of the Sun', is the inspiration behind the unique design of this bright Arizona home. Sunshine yellow sofas, rattan chairs, and natural stone all give the home a laid back desert vibe. The open living and kitchen space has plenty of space to kick back and do very little – you are on holiday, after all. Step through the sliding doors into the garden for more of that Phoenix cool, with egg-shaped sofa chairs to curl up on with a good book, and sun loungers to soak up some rays. When the heat proves too much, it's a couple of steps into the home's private pool where you can cool off under the waterfall feature. If you do feel like working up a sweat, the desert hiking trails through Phoenix Sonoran Preserve are simply breathtaking – or closer to home, you can organise a tournament on the ping pong table. Get the whole home involved grilling dinner on the barbecue, putting together side dishes in the kitchen and mixing those all-important cocktails. Wind down with a nightcap by the fire pit, or head into Phoenix or Scottsdale for some fun on the town.