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Sonoran Desert Retreat with amazing Mountain views

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outdoor patio
Interior
500 square foot patio
cozy living room with pull out couch
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Saguaro National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Broadway Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, B & B Cactus Farm
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sonoran Desert Retreat with amazing Mountain views

Experience living on 4 acres in the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy the most amazing sunrises and sunsets you have ever seen. Sit on the covered 500 sq. ft patio and look out at the panoramic view of the Catalina and Rincon mountains. Enjoy bird watching, javelina, coyotes, mule deer and bobcats strolling through the backyard with Great Horned owls perching on the roof at sunrise and sunset. Saguaro National East Monument is right down the street with great biking and hiking trails. Tanque Verde Guest Ranch is minutes away and a must visit while you are here!!
The 1100 sq. ft. apartment is charming and cozy. The bedroom has a memory foam mattress with high count cotton sheets. The kitchen is fully equipped with all your gourmet cooking needs. There is a washer/dryer that is separated in the computer room.
The apartment is 10 minutes to all amenities, grocery stores, restaurants, movie theaters, 49's golf country club and shopping. You can access interstate I10 which is 25 minutes away, where you can go to Tubac, Nogalas, Patagonia and the wine vineyards. Downtown and La Encantada are 25 minutes away, where you can enjoy great dining and shopping.
Our property is unique because you can experience living in the desert and all amenities are 10 minutes away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 9:30 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2043027vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this apartment is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Saguaro National Park and Rincon Mountain Visitor Center, while Gaslight Theatre and Atria Bell Gardens Academy Hall Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Udall Park Tennis Center or Fort Lowell Tennis Center. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Saguaro National Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Broadway Trail - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • B & B Cactus Farm - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rincon Mountain Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • 49er Country Club - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 22 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Nopales - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sonoran Desert Retreat with amazing Mountain views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sonoran Desert Retreat with amazing Mountain views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sonoran Desert Retreat with amazing Mountain views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sonoran Desert Retreat with amazing Mountain views?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Sonoran Desert Retreat with amazing Mountain views located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Saguaro National Park, Broadway Trail and B & B Cactus Farm. Desert Ecology Trail is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wildlife Oasis

The views were wonderful! The wildlife was amazing. Our host was wonderful to work with. We had a great time!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2025
Thanks Jackie for the nice review!! Enjoy your new home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We had a wonderful stay at Charlene and David’s. The house is decorated beautifully with all the amenities of home and then some. The Mountain View’s were breathtaking morning and night!! Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Thanks Kathy for the great review. It was great having you and Bob stay here. You are welcomed to come back anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhoda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location -- out in the desert near entrance to Saguaro Natl Park; but supermarket is nearby. The view of the Catalinas from the large patio was amazing! Host was wonderful, easily accessible, beyond helpful! For me, the rooms were a bit dark, as this is a walk-out basement (host lives upstairs). However, in hot weather, it could be pleasantly cool.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

GREAT EXPECTATIONS FULFILLED!

Staying at Charlene and David's place made for a wonderful get-away. And they even arranged for a whole month of perfect weather!! They were great hosts, responding to our every need.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2021
Thanks Bob for the great review. Have a safe trip home and enjoy your grandson!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

A little bit of paradise
Stayed 62 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent vacation home

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay in Tucson! The home was just as pictured and described, although no picture can really do justice to the view of the Santa Catalina mountains. There were great bike rides right from the house, many nearby disc golf courses, and plenty of things to do in Tucson and the surrounding area. We were there for a month and didn't get to everything on our list. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2023
Thanks Joan for your kind response!! Your welcome to come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Desert view

Charming unit with desert view. Bobcat the first morning, Gambel’s quail everyday! Internet wasn’t robust enough for zoom calls. Char and David were great!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time in Tucson

We loved the views from the patio & the hummingbirds! Charlene & David we’re very helpful & fun to talk with. Charlene even helped me find a dentist to talk with. We had a great time staying at their lovely home.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surpassed our expectations

We had such a wonderful experience at Char and Dave’s VRBO. It is so private, with beautiful views of the mountains and the yard is your personal desert retreat. Each day we were entertained by the Gambril quails and hummingbirds as they visited the feeders. We were lucky enough to have seen a bobcat, hawks and a javelina family during our stay as well. Although you’ll feel like you are in the middle of the desert there is a grocery store less than 10 minutes away. Restaurants are also within 30 minutes or less. You can get to Sugauro East National Park within 10 minutes. We like to hike and it was great to have many hikes to choose from—some in the park and some an hour or so away in Oro Valley or Sabina Canyon. Char has a wealth of information about things to do and places to eat. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thanks Barb and Ron for the great review. It was great getting to know you both and we are looking forward to your stay next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week in Tucson

Friendly, knowledgeable hosts who provided wonderful recommendations for food and sightseeing and Tucson life. Apartment was comfortable, well equipped with a beautiful patio, yard and view. Close to hiking, groceries and restaurants. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2022
Thanks Bill for your wonderful review. We would love to have you and Linda come again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous vacation in Tucson

The property is fabulous and looks exactly like the pictures. This was our first experience with VRBO and we rate is AAA++. Charlene was friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend this unique property !
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by charlene hock

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My husband and I are implants from California and New York.. We have been here for 42 years and would never leave. There is so much to do in Tucson and the weather is great!! We love the culture, the food and most of all the desert.

Why they chose this property

Our property is unique because we live on 4 acres in the Sonoran desert and you can enjoy the experience of all the wildlife and vegetation right out your back door. Our neighbors are all on 4 acres. The only people you will see are our neighbors riding horses going up the road. or walking their dogs.

What makes this property unique

Saguaro East National Park is right down the road, your can drive up to Mt. Lemmon in the Catalina Mts in about 40 minutes. Hiking is right down the street and road biking and mountain biking is right out the back door. 5 minutes down the road is a 18 hole golf coarse at the 49'rs County Club. Great restaurants right down the street.
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