This is a great property for families. The condos are well appointed and nicely furnished. Comfortable beds and nice master bath with walk in shower and huge jetted tub. There are lots of activities on property: We saw families/groups playing volleyball. The main pool has basketball nets with balls, volleyball net, and there is a giant chess/checker set, ping pong table, pool table and free air hockey table set up by the pool, all gated in. There are scheduled crafts, walks and activities, too, which we didn't do. There are multiple fire pits to sit around and enjoy a drink or smore. Also, you can catch a trolley or golf cart to take you across the street to the JW Marriott where you have access to their sprawling, fun pools. Within a mile is a huge outdoor shopping area with movie theatre, restaurants (Yard House, California Pizza Kitchen, Rock Bottom...many more) and Target and a grocery store to stock up for your condo. Be on the look out for javalinas on property. We saw a family of five at dusk.

We traded our timeshare for a week here and it was almost fabulous.
We usually trade for a one bedroom, but they only had a studio, so that's why it was almost fabulous. The studio was clean and everywhere in the complex, the furnishings look new.
Our room overlooked the 'Italian piazza' area of the complex; lights strung over the shuffleboard/beanbag throw/fire pit/relaxation area. It was very picturesque.
We used the cardio room; they also had a strength training room as well.
Five pools and at least 1 hot tub; fire pits and incredible landscaping.
We thought we'd like to be by a pool, but we just loved the quiet of not being by any of the pools.
The location (when you look at a map) seems to be out in the middle of nowhere, but you're just a 5 minute drive from most of Scottsdale; just off Tatum, which is one of the main drags.
Everything you could need is a very short drive away.
Can't wait to stay here again!

Our villa was lovely inside but you could hear the road in every room through the windows.
Standing outside the room was super noisy. We asked to be switched and told no until
the next day. The next day it was no, but if you pay the $90 fee it could be possible to move.
Marriott was clearly trying to squeeze every dime out of this place with the construction
of the building we were in. We are long time Marriott club members but would never come
here again. It was not worth the money we paid.

Just spent five nights at this property. The room was ok . It was a studio with small kitchen, couch and table for two. Fine for a couple. It also had a terrace. The property itself is very nice, beautiful pool with snack bar and hot tub too. I was told the property was 90% full, but it never felt crowded at the pools or grounds. The best thing about this property is that it is connected to the JW Desert Ridge next door. As a guest of Canyon Villas you have full access to the beautiful JW, their pools, spa , grounds , golf club etc. There is a shuttle that takes you back and forth also. The best thing about this place though was the service. Every single person that worked there was amazing, pleasant , helpful etc. Housekeeping was done at what ever time you requested and they treated you like a queen everywhere. My only complaint wold be that the restaurants on the grounds were expensive and not great, but there are many others close by to choose from. I also found the location to be convenient . Stores were close by, and it was a short trip to Scottsdale and various other sites. I would recommend this place, choose the larger villa if you have children, we took the time share tour which made the cost very affordable.