The area surrounding Carefree, Arizona, epitomizes the very best of the Old West. For centuries, this storied locale was home to Native Americans, cowboys, and miners … and still casts an entrancing spell on travelers today, providing a legendary alternative to the everyday experience of nearby Scottsdale hotels and resorts. The town of Carefree was conceived in the mid-1940s by Tom Darlington and K.T. Palmer as a master planned community. The emphasis was on leisure - with whimsical street names such as Tranquil Trail, Easy Street, and Ho and Hum Roads - and the town's motto became "Home of cowboys and caviar, where the Old West meets the new." Pay tribute to the vision of these trailblazing pioneers, and treat yourself to magnificent desert and mountain views, unparalleled luxury, and thrilling recreation at Civana Carefree. Spanning 54 acres of high Sonoran Desert - easily accessible from Scottsdale and Phoenix - this legendary alternative to traditional North Scottsdale hotel resorts is surrounded by desert wildflowers, towering Saguaro, giant octillo, and prickly pear cactus. You'll discover a true "Sense of Place" and a level of comfort and ease reflected in the Resort's authentic Southwest décor and beautifully appointed deluxe Casitas and Villas. Immerse yourself in the wonder and allure of the Southwest, and escape from standard Scottsdale Arizona resorts, in a majestic setting.