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Spectacular Desert View Guest House

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Pool
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2440 sq ft

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  • WasherWasherWasher
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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

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Tucson, AZ
  • Popular LocationTucson Botanical Gardens5 min drive
  • Popular LocationTucson Mall8 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Arizona9 min drive
  • AirportTucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)23 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spectacular Desert View Guest House

Charming little guest house on top of the hill with about 5000 sq feet unique, private outdoor area and breathtaking views! It sits on the top of the hill and the real beauty is the view from the double deck that overhangs the cliff. Enjoy spectacular views of Sonoran Desert and Catalina mountains all day long. It is perfect for people who love to spend time outdoors! Soak up the sun on the deck or enjoy your outdoor meals. Big Saguaro Cacti stand on the desert creating the most unforgettable view. Sometimes you can even see wildlife that inhabits this most expensive of neighborhoods of Tucson Foothills.

Property is located in Tucson Foothills. It is close to everything but it provides quite and comfortable escape from the busy city. Guest house has about 440 sq feet. It is complete and comfortable.
It has: one bedroom with a closet, bathroom with tub and shower and kitchen combined with a living area.
There is also private swimming pool (not heated) at the location.

**The KITCHEN has all you need to feel at home and prepare your meals. Big refrigerator, gas stove and oven, coffee maker, electric kettle, toaster, microwave and blender.
**The BEDROOM has very comfortable queen size bed.**In the living room you can enjoy watching television on a sofa. There is 42 inch flat screen TV with DVD player and several DVD movies.
**Wireless Internet
**gas grill
**private driveway
**additional utility room with washer and dryer.
**5000 sq foot private outdoor area with different sitting/lounge places. and swimming pool.
** parking place
**We are less than 5 min away from the BIKE LOOP (Rillito River) which goes for miles around town and connects to Santa Cruz Loop. (24-50 miles of biking).

This unique house sits high on the hill on 5 acres of desert. It is private with a big double deck and a swimming pool. Sit, relax and enjoy our beautiful place. It is so beautiful that you will want to spend your time outdoors.
You are close to everything: grocery store 5min away, restaurants 3-5 minutes away, mall and movies 8 minutes away, tennis, golf, bicycling, hiking. But most of all you can enjoy sunny weather sitting by the pool or looking over the desert. All utilities included. We have all you need ready for you so when you arrive you can enjoy your stay.

There are lots of interesting places to visit. Some of them are:
Sonoran Desert Museum,
Old Tucson Museum ( Place where old western movies where made)
Pima Air and Space Museum,
Titan missile museum
Mission San Xavier del Bac
Sabino Canyon,
Saguaro National Park
Mount Lemon,
International Wildlife Museum,
De Grazzia Gallery in the Sun
Tombstone only 90 min away
Kartchner caverns and Colossal cave
Tumaccacori Mission
Tubac
Birding sites at Ramsey and Madera Canyon

Property manager

Meg Homoki

Languages

English, German, Polish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 440 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: no pool fencing

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spectacular Desert View Tucson
Spectacular Desert View Guest House
Spectacular Desert View Guest House Tucson
Spectacular Desert Mountain View Guest House
Spectacular Desert View Guest House Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Tucson

This vacation home is located in Catalina Foothills, a neighborhood in Tucson. Pima Air and Space Museum and University of Arizona Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include 4th Avenue and Historic Pima County Courthouse. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tucson Convention Center or Rillito Park Horse Racetrack. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive
  • La Paloma Country Club - 7 min drive
  • Tucson Mall - 8 min drive
  • University of Arizona - 9 min drive
  • Tucson Convention Center - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Tohono Transit Center - 7 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 14 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Wendy's - 5 min drive
  • Fort Lowell Depot Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
  • Shooter's Steakhouse & Saloon - 6 min drive
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Desert View Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Desert View Guest House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Desert View Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spectacular Desert View Guest House located?

Located in Catalina Foothills, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Phillips Plaza, Rillito Park Horse Racetrack, and The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures. Rillito River Park and Tucson Botanical Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A peaceful & quiet getaway
Had a great stay! Was looking for solitude and quiet and that’s what I got. Loved the quaint guesthouse & enjoyed the pool and spacious back yard. Sunrises & sunsets were spectacular! Meg was responsive & communications were easy. Will definitely be going back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice setting
Nice setting. Neat old house. Good WiFi. The well water was pretty funky (brown) when we arrived but the property manager advised letting it run until it cleared. It took quite a while but that did the trick. We especially liked the owl that roosted in a nearby tree every night.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great private guest house
This little guest house was great as a base for hiking in Tucson. It's located between the two Saguaro National Parks and the Santa Catalina Mountains. I had great privacy, everything I needed in the house and a beautiful setting to sit outside. I enjoyed the pool, the decks, the sunrises and sunsets. A great horned owl perched on a tree at dusk and hooted for a while.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alan S.

Spectacular location. Property needs some updates.
The pictures are accurate, but the site is even better then I expected. The whole pool area is private to the rental and includes a bonus sheltered area. The main house isn't occupied so there's plenty of privacy...even from the other rental unit. It's very close to The Loop and many shops and restaurants. It is on top of a hill that that take effort to walk or with a bike. The interior is quite dated but serviceable. It need paint and new carpet.
Stayed 45 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D., Denver, CO USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Views Sunsets and Tranquility
The views of the mountains, the city and the sunsets were breathtaking. The pool area is delightful and peaceful place to hangout and the environment is tranquil. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen was clean, updated and useful. The owner was responsive, helpful and kind. Although it feels like you are up and way from everything, I was 10 minutes to campus, and 5 minutes to anything else I would want to access. Perfect. I would stay here again.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Desert Getaway
We loved the private desert getaway. It was warm and relaxing. The views and sunsets were great. We enjoyed the pool every day. Would absolutely come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful & Spectacular
Comfortable, quiet, beautiful views, close to restaurants and trails. Great place to chill out. Would stay again. Thanks to Meg- very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence H., Parker, CO US

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for my photo trip
Desert View Guest House was the perfect location as a base my photo explorations of the Tucson area. Meg was a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review Catalina
The property was small buy perfect for my husband and I. The view was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah R.

Great location!
It was difficult to find the unit when first arriving. The house was small, but quite cozy. The owners need to give some attention to the home such as replacing the door to the laundry room. The door will not shut and during a storm it just slammed open and shut all night long.. Overall, I enjoyed staying there and would so again.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023