There are some of the best championship golf courses in the nation. Great courses nearby include" Legend Trail" and "The Bolders", in Carefree and "Rancho Manana in near-by Cave Creek, an attractive setting with great restaurant and lounge, "Tonto Bar & Grill", with delightful patio dinning right off the golf course.
There is a beautiful heated pool/spa, adjacent to your Villa, a putting green across from your Villa, biking, sightseeing, tennis, rock climbing, hiking, boating and jet skiing, near-by lake, shopping and restaurants, museums, live theatre, horseback riding, fitness center, complete health and beauty spa, and hot air ballooning. Near-by Cave Creek has fine dinning and also fun restaurants and shops with western flavor. Down the road a bit is beautiful Scottsdale, "Old Town" with lots of night -life and art galleries. If you like Mall shopping, there's the "Fashion Mall".
Hiking is a great way to explore the area and get a good workout.