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Lucky Villa vs Desert Oasis Villa: Which Las Vegas Home Fits Your Group?

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Desert Oasis Villa private pool in daylight

TL;DR

  • Up to 16 people, or three or more families: Lucky Villa. Six bedrooms, three of them master suites with their own bathrooms, 4.5 baths and three kitchens.
  • Up to 12 people, grandparents or toddlers in the group, or a winter trip: Desert Oasis Villa. One level with no stairs, a fenced backyard, a crib and high chair at the home, and a private hot tub available all year.
  • More than 16: book both as two separate Airbnb stays (up to 28 guests). They are in different parts of town.
  • Both have free parking, allow pets, and are booked only on Airbnb. Rates are live on Airbnb, not on this page.

Full disclosure: we (Nina Loves Vegas) host both homes. This page exists so you can pick the right one, or decide neither fits and book a hotel instead (see when a hotel wins in our multiple-families guide).

Side by side

Lucky Villa Desert Oasis Villa
Guests (max) 16 12
Bedrooms 6, including 3 master suites 5
Beds 9: 2 king, 3 queen, 1 twin-over-twin bunk, plus 1 futon sofa, 1 pull-out sofa, 1 air mattress 6, including a queen bed and a sofa bed (full list on Airbnb)
Bathrooms 4.5 (4 full, 1 half; 3 en-suite) 3
Guests per bathroom when full about 3.6 4
Kitchens 3, including a modern open kitchen A full kitchen, plus an outdoor kitchen
Pool Private free-form pool with rock waterfall, not heated Private pool, available all year
Hot tub No Private hot tub, available all year
Outdoors Two private backyards, covered patio with string lights, firepit, BBQ grill Fully fenced backyard backing onto the golf course, firepit, outdoor kitchen and BBQ grill, pergola dining
Games Foosball, shuffleboard, board games Pool table, board games, books
Layout Multiple living areas Single level, no stairs
Baby gear Pack ’n play on request Crib and high chair at the home; travel crib on request
Work Wi-Fi and dedicated workspace Wi-Fi, ethernet, workspace in a room with a door
Parking Free on premises Free on premises
Pets Allowed Allowed (see listing for limits)
Gatherings Small gatherings; quiet hours 10 PM–8 AM No parties or events
Check-in / checkout 4 PM / 11 AM, smart lock See the Airbnb listing
Location A family home near the Strip Desert Inn area, backing onto the golf course

Pick Lucky Villa if…

  • You are three or four families. Each family's adults can take a master suite with its own bathroom, and the other three bedrooms go to kids and grandparents. See how families split rooms and costs.
  • You are 13 to 16 people. Desert Oasis Villa tops out at 12.
  • You will cook a lot. Three kitchens means one family on the turkey, one on sides and nobody underfoot. That is why it is the house in our Thanksgiving for four families price check.
  • The kids want a game room. Foosball and shuffleboard, plus a bunk bed they will fight over.

Not ideal if: you want a warm pool from late fall into spring (it is not heated). If someone in the group needs a single-level home, Desert Oasis Villa is the one we can confirm is all on one level.

See Lucky Villa

Pick Desert Oasis Villa if…

  • You are 12 or fewer. Two families, or one big extended family.
  • Grandparents or toddlers are coming. It is all on one level with no stairs, the backyard is fully fenced, and there is a crib and high chair at the home.
  • You are coming in winter. The private hot tub is available all year, which matters when Las Vegas evenings are cold.
  • Someone needs to work. There is ethernet and a workspace in a room with a door.

Not ideal if: you are more than 12, or you want each family to have its own bathroom (3 baths for 12 people).

See Desert Oasis Villa

More than 16 people: book both

A group of up to 28 can take both homes as two separate Airbnb bookings. They are not next door to each other, so choose one as the dinner house (Lucky Villa's three kitchens and covered patio dining make it the natural pick) and plan to drive between them. Our group room calculator shows what the same group would pay in hotel rooms.

Both homes, the same rules

  • Booked on Airbnb only; the exact address comes from Airbnb after you book.
  • Free parking on the property, pets allowed, no smoking inside.
  • Not party houses: small gatherings at Lucky Villa, no parties or events at Desert Oasis Villa.
  • Exterior cameras are disclosed on both listings; Lucky Villa states there are none inside.

Still deciding between a house and a hotel? Start with where to stay in Las Vegas with family and the Airbnb vs hotel math for groups.

Lucky Villa vs Desert Oasis Villa: FAQ

Which home is bigger, Lucky Villa or Desert Oasis Villa?

Lucky Villa. It sleeps up to 16 in 6 bedrooms (3 master suites) with 9 beds and 4.5 baths. Desert Oasis Villa sleeps up to 12 in 5 bedrooms with 6 beds and 3 baths.

Which home is better with grandparents or toddlers?

Desert Oasis Villa is a single-level home with no stairs, a fully fenced backyard, and a crib and high chair at the home. Lucky Villa offers a pack ’n play on request and three en-suite master suites.

Do both homes have a pool?

Yes. Lucky Villa has a private free-form pool with a rock waterfall that is not heated. Desert Oasis Villa has a private pool and a private hot tub, both available all year.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, at both homes. See each Airbnb listing for current limits.

Can we book both homes for one group?

Yes, as two separate Airbnb bookings, for up to 28 guests in total. The homes are in different parts of Las Vegas, so plan to drive between them.

Are either of these party houses?

No. Lucky Villa allows small gatherings with quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM. Desert Oasis Villa allows no parties or events.

Bring the whole family.

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