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Tranquil Desert Retreat W/Pool & Gas Fire Pit

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A spacious living room with a large wooden dining table, a sofa set, and a chandelier.
A round wooden table with a white vase containing dried flowers, a stack of books, and a pair of wooden spoons.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a white countertop, and a fruit platter.
A kitchen counter with a fruit platter and two glasses of orange juice.
A wicker outdoor seating area with cushioned chairs and a woven table, each with a glass of orange juice.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Purple Heart Dog Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Saguaro National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil Desert Retreat W/Pool & Gas Fire Pit

Relax with family and friends at this peaceful and beautifully updated home with a pool in the backyard and a gas Firepit perfect for enjoying gorgeous sunset views. Located just minutes from Saguaro National Park for some of nature’s finest hiking trails. Biking trails and loops are within minutes drive. A convenient short 5-minute drive to shopping and dinning.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 Registration Number 21462458
Property # 3139478vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tucson

Rita Ranch, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. Pima Air and Space Museum and Gaslight Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fred Enke Golf Course and Del Lago Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Pima County Fairgrounds and Musselman Honda Circuit.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Purple Heart Dog Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Saguaro National Park - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 27 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 30 min drive - 39.7 km
  • University of Arizona - 31 min drive - 34.4 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 24 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburher - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fry's Fuel Center - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquil Desert Retreat W/Pool & Gas Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Tranquil Desert Retreat W/Pool & Gas Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil Desert Retreat W/Pool & Gas Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Desert Retreat W/Pool & Gas Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Desert Retreat W/Pool & Gas Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Desert Retreat W/Pool & Gas Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Tucson holiday home is located in Rita Ranch, within 2 mi (3 km) of Purple Heart Dog Park and Fantasy Island Trails. Pima County Fairgrounds and Saguaro National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! Beautiful home and the owners were quick to respond about anything
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host! Great house in a quiet neighborhood - will be staying here again when the opportunity arises!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The communication with our host was amazing! The location of the home is great-close to groceries and a Walmart, and places to dine. The home was clean and inviting, just like the pictures on the VRBO site. The pool area is beautiful, and pool towels were provided. We had everything we needed for the kitchen, the bedrooms and bathrooms, and the laundry. We were so comfortable during our stay, it was hard to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terese B.

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

Great stay

Lovely home perfect for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janette G.

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

Best stay and hosts!!!!

Don’t pass up the opportunity to stay in this beautiful pool home! Amazing hosts and so helpful!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfectly situated in Tucson near great restaurants and stores with easy access to major roads. I wouldn’t hesitate to book it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

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

Oasis in the desert

Love this location, great decor, clean and the pool was so relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as communicated.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Torhild S.

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

Norway to Arizona

Great property, nice pool, quiet neighbourhood. All as we wanted for our 10 day rent.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana B.

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

very clean

our stay was very comfortable and house is clean. decor nice and no clutter. very much enjoyed our stay, i will come back when it's hot and can use to pool and enjoy back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

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

Property just as advertised

Very clean home with updated decorations and conveniences. Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house to grent

House was very nice and clean and comfortable, Liz was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions. I would definitely rent this house again. Back yard was so nice .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alisa R.

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

Worth it!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The photos in description are extremely accurate. Beautifully decorated, very comfortable. We cooked a lot and we had everything that we needed in the kitchen. This was the perfect staycation for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chari N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in Rita Ranch was the perfect spot for this trip. Our accommodations were just as seen in photos and even more delightful upon arrival. Our hosts could not have thought through any more special details, including small extras, to make our stay feel like "home". The kitchen was well stocked and beyond what I needed for vacation. The house was close to many parks, national and state, to keep us busy for 5 weeks. The highway up to the airport, downtown Tucson, Phoenix and Scottsdale was very helpful as we used it frequently. Simple town with simple restaurants and easy shopping just down the street with fast food options. Communication with the host was 5-star and almost always replied within the day...if not hour! The pool was beautiful as was the setting in the backyard, but due to cooler temps only went in up to my knees which was fine! Toward the end of our stay...we were tempted to see if we could extend for 2 more weeks! I highly recommend this house for short or extended stays. Enjoy!
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Chari, Thank you for the glowing 10/10 review, we really appreciate it. You were a simply a delight to host and we would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn A.

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

Family Visit

Beautifully decorated home and lovely yard. The lighting was odd - everything controlled on wall switches including having to get out of bed to turn off the lights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Great Location

Very convenient to grocery store and restaurants, within walking distance! Nice neighborhood with private park. Home is beautifully decorated and fully stocked with everything you need, including paper goods and spices. There were plenty of extra pillows and blankets. It was too cold to use the pool but enjoyed eating outside and sitting on the nice lawn furniture. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2023
Thank you for the wonderful & detailed review, we really appreciate it and would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandy H.

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

Best Girl's trip

What a lovely property!! There were 8 ladies in our girls trip and this house was perfect. The host is so responsive and kind. We had inquired about pool floats and she delivered some new ones and a pump to the house the day we got in!! Great location and the house is just adorable. We will defiantly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paige M.

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

Beautiful Stay In Tucson!

What a wonderful stay we had in Tucson! The house was perfect for our family. They definitely put a lot of thought and effort into making our stay feel like home. We felt very safe in the neighborhood. The house was close to restaurants, grocery stores, attractions, and shopping. Liz was so great to work with and provided everything we needed for a relaxing stay! The outdoor area and swimming pool was beautiful. The desert mural made the outdoor area very inviting. We will absolutely stay here again on our next visit to Tucson! Thank you, Liz and Alan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Great getaway spot!

This property was perfect for a weekend getaway with friends! The home is decor was very cute and inviting! We had everything we need and even stuff we weren’t expecting such as a Keurig with pods. Check in was super easy and we had very little check out tasks which was really nice. The hosts did check in and were super accommodating to a request we had. We stayed here for a weekend getaway for wine tasting to Sonoita and it was less than an hour away from some great wineries. Pretty close to the interstate 10 and minutes for grocery stores and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marsha Wetmore W.

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

Wonderful Stay

We rented this property due to it’s proximity to Vail where we have family. It is very hard to find great rentals in this area. We hit the jackpot. The home is very comfortable in a quiet neighborhood. It is beautifully decorated, comfortable, and has a lovely pool and backyard area. It is also very close to a grocery store and has some restaurant choices close-by. You can tell that the hosts care about making sure their renters enjoy their stay. We would highly recommend renting this property. Thank you to the hosts for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

Excellent Hosts and Home

We gathered from across the country to spend Thanksgiving together with family in Vail. The home was perfect for us - we all had our own very comfortable bedrooms, we enjoyed the outdoor fire pit, and one courageous person took a dip in the pool! The kitchen was well-stocked and met our needs. The dining room was perfect for gathering for small group meals and there are several living area spaces, including on the patio. The owners, Liz & Alan, were extremely accommodating, both before and during the trip. It was a wonderful holiday and we couldn't have been more comfortable in this home. Plus, it was only 15 minutes from the family home where we all gathered for Thanksgiving.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathie W.

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

Retired Friends

We are a group of five female friends, ages 70 to 80, who all worked together as administrators at Imperial Valley College in Imperial, CA. We now live in Arizona, California, and Florida and enjoy getting together every few months. This home, both inside and outside, was perfect for our gathering in Tucson. The pool had a handrail for easier access, and the murals on the block wall fence glorious. Hosts, Liz and Alan, were perfect. Thank you for a relaxed, happy gathering in beautiful, comfortable surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joann T.

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

Great house and backyard pool!

Our stay was awesome! Close to hiking trails and restaurants, grocery store. The home is remodeled and online pictures are accurate. Beautiful. I had already planned sleeping on one of the comfy couches as the bedrooms were all taken from others in my party. Pleasant surprise the trundle daybed in office was awesome. Believe it or not super comfy trundle style bed and this room is in front of house which supplied semi private room!! So I’d call it 4 bedroom. Kitchen supplied nicely with all you need and bathrooms were nice with big rain shower heads. The primary bedroom opens to pool and has cool modern remote fireplace. Good walking neighborhood too. I highly recommend!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Darla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

No hot water for 18 hours.

Location was 45 mins from good restaurants if that’s important to you. House is kinda away from it all. Pool didn’t have a heater. Access code didn’t work, initially. No hot water for 18 hours. I felt coached on how I was supposed to rate the stay which I found not professional. Place is well decorated. Easily sleep 8 or more. We had check out instructions to deal with towels, dishes and trash. And paid 200$ cleaning fee and forced damage insurance.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2024
Dear Guest, We are sorry that you did not have an enjoyable stay. We take our responsibility as a host very seriously and do our very best to ensure that everything in the home is in working order. It is worth noting that another guest stayed in the home the day before Darla’s check-in date and made no mention of a hot water issue so we were not aware of the issue. Darla checked in around 6pm that evening and let us know within the first hour that the hot water was not running. We immediately offered to send out a plumber to remedy the issue that very evening. However, the guest indicated that they would prefer the plumber to come the next morning instead as they were tired from travelling all day. We understood and respected their preference. As soon as the guest gave us the ok for us to send the plumber the next morning around 8am, the plumber arrived and resolved the issue within 3-hours. While we encourage guests to leave us their honest feedback to help us improve the stay for future guests, we do not coach or require any guest to leave a review. We encourage all future guests to see our other 5-star reviews for a more accurate representation of our listing.

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