Canyon Lake sits in a deep canyon on the Apache Trail, with cliffs rising straight out of the water. The Dolly Steamboat is the classic way to see it. One important note for this season: the lake level is being lowered for work, and the Dolly is paused until early 2027.
Back to the estate| Cruise | Length | From |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Nature Cruise | About 1.5 hours, 6 miles | $35 adults |
| Twilight Dinner Cruise | About 2 hours | $88 |
| Astronomy Dinner Cruise | About 2 hours | $96 |
| Bighorn Sheep Cruise | About 3 hours | $55 |
Prices are as listed by the Dolly Steamboat in October 2026. Tax and gratuity are not included on dinner cruises.
Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply.
See also Tortilla Flat.
It paused while Canyon Lake is lowered for about 16 weeks from September 16, 2026, and expects to resume in early January 2027. Check its website before you go.
The Scenic Nature Cruise is about 1.5 hours over six miles. Dinner cruises are about two hours.
About 13 miles along the Apache Trail.
Cruise details and closure notice from the official Dolly Steamboat website, checked October 31, 2026. Dates and prices can change.
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Six bedrooms, a heated pool and spa, pickleball court, golf simulator, and putting green: the perfect retreat after a day exploring Scottsdale.
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