Experience Scottsdale in a Westin Kierland Villas Timeshare

Westin Kierland Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona, stretches across ten of Kierland's private 730 acres, giving timeshare owners a peaceful home away from home in this booming region. The well-appointed villas are filled with luxurious touches and the common areas are equally impressive. Conveniently located just outside Scottsdale, this resort also is a ticket to the area's many golf courses and other attractions.

Amenities at Westin Kierland Villas

The amenities at this Scottsdale resort are the perfect mixture of leisure and relaxation for all ages. Younger vacationers can have fun with other children at the Westin Kid's Club for ages 4-12, doing locally inspired activities. While your kids are there, adults can take advantage of some of the other amenities located on the resort grounds and the overall Kierland community.

There are two onsite pools, one for recreation and the other for relaxation. The recreation pool has a children's water slide, while the relaxation pool has poolside cabanas which can be rented up to six months in advance through the hotel concierge. For more water activities, try the Kierland Flowrider, which combines the motion of skateboarding with the waves of surfing.

Other onsite amenities include several jogging trails, a workout room, and in-villa massage treatments. You can gather the family for an outdoor dinner at the barbecue and picnic tables or gather one evening around the fire pit and outdoor fireplace.

Next door, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is open to Westin Kierland Villas guests. There, a full-service spa offers many beauty and rejuvenation services for its clients. The neighboring resort also has a gym that villa owners may use during their stay and a large water park with a lazy river, a 110-foot water slide, and a heated saltwater pool.

All guests are also able to use the Kierland Golf Club and its three 18-hole courses. Golf lessons are offered onsite. Its three courses, Mesquite, Acacia, and Ironwood are known for their beautiful lakes, elevation changes, and namesake trees.

Westin Timeshare Villas Accommodations

All of the one and two-bedroom villas come with an outdoor patio or balcony which is perfect for spending an evening together as a family. The standard one-bedroom villas have approximately 530 square feet and can sleep up to four adults with a king-sized bed in the bedroom and a sleeper sofa in the living room. A premium one-bedroom villa can also sleep four but has up to 870 square feet of space.

Two-bedroom villas contain about 1400 square feet and combine the two types of one-bedroom villas into a single unit that can sleep up to eight people.

The Westin timeshare amenities include many luxurious touches to help you feel at home. The villa's kitchen and dining area are equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, stove/oven, granite countertops, and solid maple cabinetry. In the living room, you can kick back on the sofa and watch TV or put in a movie from the resort's DVD library and watch with the included DVD player using the BOSE surround sound system.

Free Wi-Fi is included throughout the resort for your streaming and internet convenience. Also, each villa has a washer and dryer, saving you the hassle of packing extra bags or hanging a swimsuit to dry after coming in from the pool.

Things to Do in Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale is a popular leisure community known for its golf courses and warm weather. It also has many other attractions sure to interest the entire family, including a variety of hiking and bicycling trails, museums, and historic places of interest.

The Scottsdale area golf courses are perhaps its most famous draw, especially for avid and casual golfers. Whichever your skill level, these courses are a great way to spend a sunny afternoon seeing the sights from along the greens and testing your abilities against championship-level golf courses.

Old Town Scottsdale would be about a thirty-minute drive from the resort. If you want to immerse yourself in the artsy and western ethos of this city, then it is a must-see. Here, you will find everything from local vendors selling homemade wares to high-end art galleries showcasing famous artists. This area also has many restaurants with outdoor dining and is very close to other Scottsdale landmarks.

From there, you can stroll up to the Civic Center Mall for more shopping, and a look at its famous plaza. The LOVE sculpture is the plaza's most famous sculpture, and for more art, just step inside the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. You can drop by in the evenings for many special events, including the Scottsdale Artwalk, as well as performances by local artists.

Amazing Desert Landscapes in Scottsdale

The Sonoran Desert is a spectacular landscape surrounding the Westin Kierland Villas. If you are interested in a guided hike through some of the trails, the concierge desk can help you join a group that tours the Phoenix Mountain Preserve year-round.

You may also want to take a day trip through the Red Rock country, the distinctive formations just outside of Sedona, Arizona. That area is second only to the Grand Canyon, which is also a very popular day trip from the Westin villas. Likewise, the Desert Botanical Garden is just a short drive from Old Town Scottsdale and features many beautiful desert plant specimens.

Whether you are a student of architecture or not, Taliesin West, the winter home of Frank Lloyd Wright, is a fascinating way to learn about the history of this world-renowned architect. This is one of two homes of his School of Architecture.

Arizona’s Pioneer History

For a deep look at the spirit of the west which founded Scottsdale, Scottsdale's Museum of the West has many exhibits discussing the culture of the western United States from Mexico to Canada. Similarly, the Pioneer Living History Museum, which is about a half-hour drive from the resort, is a 90-acre outdoor museum showcasing the area as it was lived by pioneers in the 19th century through reenactments and exhibits.

If you have brought young children, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is one of the best attractions for kids and families. An open-air mini train circles the park, there is a 1950s carousel, and a Railroad Museum displays an old steam engine and railroad cars. The massive model railway system is free and allows visitors to play with the trains. There are also several grassy areas and picnic areas to sit down and enjoy an al-fresco lunch surrounded by trains and model railways.

Best Times to Visit Scottsdale

Scottsdale's beautiful weather year-round makes almost any time great for traveling to your Westin timeshare. Summers, however, are much hotter than winters, and that reflects in the overall month by month visitation. The busiest time for traveling to Scottsdale is from December through March.

Winter temperatures tend to be moderate, and perfect for spending time outdoors, whether it is on the golf course or hiking through the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Many retirees also choose to stay in Scottsdale during the winter months, so the timeshare is a popular choice with families wanting to visit grandparents living in the area.

The shoulder season in Scottsdale is in the spring and fall. If you are wanting to find a deal outside the busy winter season, while also enjoying outdoor activities without the summer heat, then you may want to consider traveling around April or October.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the slowest season for tourism in Scottsdale is the summer, particularly July through August. You can still enjoy the attractions of the area even in summer but may want to spend extra time by the pool in the late afternoon.

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So, no matter when you visit or what your plans are, a timeshare at Westin Kierland Villas is a great option for travelers wanting to enjoy time in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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