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Experience the Best of Tucson in This Charming Southwestern Retreat!

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Exterior
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Living area
Interior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Gather by the fire
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Degrazia Gallery in the Sun
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, La Paloma Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Experience the Best of Tucson in This Charming Southwestern Retreat!

Welcome to your perfect desert getaway! This beautiful Southwestern-style home offers everything you need to soak in the magic of Tucson. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be greeted by intricate stonework in the front yard that reflects the rich culture and beauty of the desert.

Take in breathtaking views of the Catalina Mountains on one side and stunning Saguaro-studded sunsets on the other. The spacious backyard is ideal for outdoor living, complete with a large patio, built-in BBQ grill, and a massive fire pit—perfect for roasting marshmallows under the stars or even hosting a pig roast!

Inside, you’ll find three cozy bedrooms and a large, comfortable living room featuring a smart TV and a game table—perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. With enough space to sleep up to seven guests comfortably, this home is great for families, couples, or groups of friends.

Nestled just far enough from the city to enjoy peaceful, star-filled nights—but close enough to hop in an Uber and explore all that Tucson has to offer—this is the desert retreat you’ve been dreaming of.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
There is a $20 fee per pet per stay
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4930785
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Tucson

Catalina Foothills, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Tucson Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabino Canyon and Saguaro National Park. Check out an event or a game at Tucson Convention Center, and consider making time for Pima Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain climbing and hunting nearby.
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What's nearby

  • The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Degrazia Gallery in the Sun - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • La Paloma Country Club - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • La Paloma Golf Course - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Tohono Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 18 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Le Rendez-vous - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trident Grill II - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the Best of Tucson in This Charming Southwestern Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Experience the Best of Tucson in This Charming Southwestern Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience the Best of Tucson in This Charming Southwestern Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the Best of Tucson in This Charming Southwestern Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the Best of Tucson in This Charming Southwestern Retreat! located?

Located in Catalina Foothills, this holiday home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from San Pedro Chapel. University of Arizona and Tucson Botanical Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Wonderful yard and plants!

The design of the house is fun, old-style Tucson with unique stone and rocks fountains-no water now, naturally- as seen in the pictures. Comfortable house, nice kitchen, lots of light and a wonderful backyard with plants, birds, sun ad shade as desired. Great owners, very responsive to any questions, and nice touch with a bottle of wine welcome gift ;-)
Stayed 51 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mary C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is NOT ready for guests!! Washing machine & dryer in the center of the kitchen! Cleaning materials on kitchen counter. No flooring under kitchen sink. Mop & bucket in entry hall. Only one bathroom usable. No TP in house!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

taeiao l.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Master bedroom bathroom was not working, things around the house
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie H.

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

A work in progress

An older home that is being updated. It was very clean and comfortable. It had good new appliances including a washer and dryer.The septic system backed up in one bathroom so we could not use it. The plumber came by after a few days but couldn’t fix it during our stay. New blinds or curtains are needed for privacy. The fenced back yard is good for dogs. The host was easy to contact by text messaging.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dr. K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Property looks nothing like the pictures.

The property has fallen into disrepair. It looks nothing like the pictures on VRBO. We stayed there for 2 weeks. On the day we arrived, we were told that we could not use the master bathroom at all due to a plumbing issue. No repair person ever came during our visit, but we were "thanked for our patience."
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Good location

Property is located near shopping, restaurants and outdoor activities. A bit of a problem getting the entry code as the host did not respond to email or voice msg, but it was resolved after getting another phone number from the next door rental occupant. The house is spacious and clean. Furniture/master bed somewhat comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked, but appears to be a work in progress. Ice/water dispenser in fridge door did not work nor did the ice maker. Bathrooms were clean, but could get temp if water in hall bath past lukewarm. Master bath shower was fine. We enjoyed sitting in the back yard in comfortable chairs watch sunsets. Overall, a nice enough place, but improvements needed. Blinds in master bedroom and living room broken and missing panels, so had to hang sheets over bedroom window to insure privacy.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet R.

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

The landscape was a little difficult for a disabled person.

The maintenance of the home was not up to the standard I expected. Water temperature in the small bathroom shower was luke warrn at best, the kitchen cabinets were old and dysfunctional, the vertical blinds were missing slats, and the beds were not very comfortable. On the positive side, it was private and quiet. It’s a perfect place for a nature lover and it was convenient to anything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane F.

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

Warm spot

We wanted to try escaping the spring snows at home and to find a warm spot for a longer stay. This house was just right. It is a bit funky with the rock structure in the front but inside the house is a basic one with a well-equipped kitchen and a nice patio area.
Stayed 60 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Great place for the price

Check in was easy owner was in touch and place was great for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great place to stay

This was a great place. Loved the location and the seclusion of the property. The house was very clean and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. When a problem arose the owners were very quick to get it resolved. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor T.

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

Great Place to Stay

Erman and Jessica were great hosts. We stayed in this home for 2 months and we really enjoyed our time there. We had everything we needed to cook at home, there was a big fenced back yard for our dog and it was very comfortable. We also enjoyed watching the wildlife out the patio door. Seeing baby quail was a big bonus. It was a great location, close to shopping and easy to get to all areas of Tucson. A great place to get to know Tucson.
Stayed 66 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

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

Plenty of room and amenities were available

It fit the needs of our stay and close to the college where we were going each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kathy R.

We were disappointed.

From the pictures, we expected it to be a little funky, but actually it went beyond that. Doors were missing from cabinets, there were no towel racks or toilet paper holders, no toiletries, minimal linens, very noisy furnace and other appliances, an ill furnished kitchen. . .we rate it at a two because at least it was clean and it was, for us, a good location—close to some wonderful hiking.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Rovell C.

Good

House rental is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jessica and Erman

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Hi there! I’m Jessica, a Tucson local who absolutely loves everything about the desert lifestyle—from our stunning sunsets and mountain views to the peaceful, starry nights. When I’m not spending time with my family or working in real estate and floral design, I enjoy exploring new hiking trails, trying out local restaurants, and soaking up the natural beauty that surrounds us here in Southern Arizona.

Being a host is such a joy for me—I love sharing the charm of Tucson with others and helping guests create unforgettable memories. Whether you’re here for adventure or relaxation, I’m excited to help make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible!

Why they chose this property

Our home is nestled in the beautiful Catalina Foothills, one of Tucson’s most scenic and sought-after neighborhoods. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Catalina Mountains, this area is known for its peaceful atmosphere, desert charm, and incredible sunsets. You’ll often spot wildlife like quail, jackrabbits, and even the occasional bobcat wandering through the natural desert landscape.

What I love most about this neighborhood is how it offers the best of both worlds—it feels like a private desert retreat, yet you’re just minutes away from great restaurants, shopping, hiking trails, and all the culture Tucson has to offer. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet morning with coffee on the patio or heading out to explore, the Catalina Foothills make every moment feel special.

What makes this property unique

What makes our property truly stand out is the perfect blend of authentic Southwestern charm and outdoor living. From the hand-laid stonework in the front yard to the panoramic views of the Catalina Mountains and fiery desert sunsets, this home captures the essence of Tucson.

The spacious backyard is a guest favorite—with a BBQ, huge fire pit (big enough for a pig roast!), and plenty of room to relax under the stars. Inside, the home is thoughtfully set up to comfortably host families or groups, with cozy bedrooms, a game area, and a smart TV for unwinding after a day of adventure.

It’s also ideally located—peaceful and private, yet close enough to the city to easily enjoy all of Tucson’s local dining, shopping, and outdoor experiences. It’s the kind of place where lasting memories are made.

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