Location: Starr Pass, Tucson, Tucson & Southern Arizona, Arizona, USA (Minutes from TUS Airport, Convention Cntr, Dwntwn, UofA) View Map
Accommodations: Casita-Style Condominiums, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
You'll find Starr Pass glowing in the warm sun light (and moon light) nestled in the Tucson Mountains. Gaze at the city lights, under the brilliant Tucson stars (an astronomical world class location) and view the cityscape from just the right point of view.
A few minutes from the Tucson Airport, take a left at Starr Pass Blvd and head toward the Tucson mountains - you'll find yourself and your companions in an oasis unmatched. The Starr Pass 27 hole Arnold Palmer Golf Course is one of the best in the world. Each hole has stunning desert scenery. Our guests enjoy 50% or more off Starr Pass and Tucson golf, ask us how!
There is only one place like this in the world.
(Also, visit the guestbook pages for recent messages to you from Starr Pass Owl Casita guests -- they will tell you in their own words about their recent vacations to Starr Pass Owl Casita)
Starr Pass Owl Casita is the most well positioned casita -- the most sought after casita in Starr Pass. Guests who stay come back time and again, stay sometimes months at a time, for its great location; an end unit, centrally located, but quiet, with one of the best views of the course.
Your golf casita will provide luxury lodging, in a peaceful yet invigorating environment. Beautiful golf club-house with two indoor outdoor restaurants, Terrace Cafe and Catalina Steakhouse, just steps away from the casita.
Golfers may want to add a day or two after playing the Starr Pass course -- to also play at one of the other 18 nearby courses, challenging all levels of players. Starr Pass Owl Casita can arrange 50%-70% off golf at Starr Pass, as well as other Tucson courses, free wifi and incredible beds. Enjoy the out-your-door mountain bike open park facility. Hikers, hike on historical Starr Pass trails, visit nearby museums and shops, all just minutes away.
All the Starr Pass Owl casita beds have been upgraded, some guests say better than luxury hotel beds; you won't want to get up -- but do so you won't miss any of the unbelievable days at Starr Pass and in Tucson.
Starr Pass Owl casita is perfectly situated on the Starr Pass course, 16th hole, of a 27 hole Arnold Palmer Starr Pass course.
Your casita is luxurious and spacious -- with a master king suite on the right, a fully equipped kitchen and living space (with wood burning fireplace) in the center and on the left of the casita is a second suite with two double beds, a second (mini) kitchen area/bar complete with small fridge and microwave, coffee maker, plates etc, and bath.
Most guests are so busy golfing or hiking or biking, they don't have much time, but there are three televisions, a DVD player, a VHS player. The kitchen has a toaster, coffee maker, dishes, and is fully equipped for your service. The mini kitchen in the second bedroom is also equipped with basics.
The living area is open beamed, tile floors, fireplace, also a large window for viewing the golf course tee and wildlife outside. Or you can rest outside on the patio and watch the fireworks. And who can miss the Tucson stars. Barbecue, washer and dryer, ice maker, stove, micros. FREE WiFi and cable. House phone for local calls. Free parking directly outsde casita. Starr Pass Owl Casita is quipped with supplies; towels, sheets, condiments, etc. all provided. Quiet end unit.
Housekeeping and special errand requests avail at an additional.
Starr Pass Owl Casita is the home of artist Cynthia Joy's famous surprise spot mural; her popular Starr Pass owl.
Starr Pass Owl casita shares the property of the newer 5 star Marriott. Closest resort to all of these: downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona (U of A), Tucson Reid Park ZOO, 5th Street Shopping, near Gates Pass (make note to self, must drive to Gates Pass lookout at least once to see the sunset from and amazing vantage point), Old Tucson Movie Location, International Desert and Wildlife Museum, Tucson Internatioanl Airport (TUS), Tucson Convention Center. Near Interstate 10 and 19, access to all of Southeastern Arizona. About 100 miles south of Phoenix.
Take the Marriott shuttle from the nearby clubhouse up to the 5 Star Marriott hotel for dinner at Primo or sit outside on the comfy couches at Signature Grill near fire pits and gaze and gaze at the beautiful stars.
Many adults and older teens spend a half or full day (or two or three) at the Marriott Day Spa and pool and for each treatment enjoy a free day at the beautiful private (and quiet) saline spa pool (no chlorine)with private cabana's. Work out facility, spa treatment, spa pool use, all for price of any treatment.
We hope to see you at the owl!
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Casita has a stacked washer/dryer room right off the kitchen area in the casita unit.
- Dryer: Inside casita.
- Linens Provided: Bed linens are soft and luxurious.
- Off Street Parking: Free - in front of Owl casita. Park your car and walk around Starr Pass or take the Starr Pass Shuttle up to the new Marriott, every 15min, pick up at Club House.
- Wood Fireplace: Always a cozy, glowey treat.
- Beds
- King Bed: Luxury for a great night sleep. Rated by discriminating guests as the best nights sleep ever!
- Double Bed: Luxury for a great night sleep.
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Shared Hot Tub
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Also another mini in second bedroom.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave: Also in second bedroom.
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Surrounded by Tucson Mountains. View of Stars, fireworks from Marriott (depending on occassion).
- Golf Course Front: One of the best views of the course. Hole 16.
- Golf Course View: 50-70% off your golf cost, ask us how. Pro shop on site.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local calls.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Code to log on is in casita.
- Other Amenities
- 50%-70% Off Golf Discount Available- Ask Us How! It's the best golf discount known. Lovely garden and resting area on property, nearby grounds, and at the club house and pool side lounging area/dining at the Marriott, also. Club pool area has a hot tub sauna, One of Tucson's Best Steakhouses -- right on the property at the Club House, Enjoy meeting family and friends or resting under umbrellas. Indoor/Outdoor dining sometimes with roadrunners! Casita has a level entry and no stairs; its cozy and equally suitable for a family with children; mountain bikeing; hiking; golf and sports partners enjoy a spacious and well suited resting spot. Wonderful for quiet private weekends away, etc. Decorated southwestern style. Birds and wildlife within full view of the property. You will see many varieties of birds, bunnies, roadrunners, some deer, etc. Scenic to the max. Lots of warm weather!! 4 pm romance toast at Marriott outdoor restaurant. Take shuttle. Enjoy!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Starr Pass is Winner 2008 Travel + Leisure Magazine Worlds Best Resorts & Condé Nast Magazine top 100 Golf Resorts, World Class restaurants on the grounds: New Marriott; Salud Bar is a starr gazing epiphium, relax on comfy couches with glowey firepits, Signature Grill is Arizona's best daily breakfast buffet (or order off the menu) famous for their sticky buns and organic choices; upscale PRIMO restaurant, many dishes made with the chef's garden grown herbs and vegetables from on the property, interesting beverage bars, organic drinks and dishes available. Starr Pass Marriott Hashani Spa salilne spa pool is a stress-no-more spot. Starr Pass is an open park environment. Wildlife, javaline, mule deer, birds, rabbits, roadrunners.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun-Sep 2009-2010 $ 75/night (3 night min.) .. $ 475/week ... $1650/month
Oct-Dec 15,2009-2 ........ $125/night (3 night min.) .. $ 825/week ... $2100/month
Dec 15, 2008-Jan 2010 .. $195/night (3 night min.) .. $1225/week ... $2900/month
Feb 01-Mar 31, 2010 ........... $275/night (3 night min.) .. $1540/week ... $3600
Apr-May 2009-2010 ..... $150/night (3 night min.) .. $975/week ... $2100/month
Gem/Mineral Show Only ....... $275/night (7 night min.)
You may start your stay on any date.$85 exit cleaning fee per stay.
Non-smoking and pet free. We may have unadvertised specials. Ref: "perks"
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
2 BR Starr Pass Owl Casita-Luxury Beds- Wifi/ 50-70% Off Golf
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose Starr Pass
We chose to purchase the Starr Pass casita for the rich and scenic desert terrain, in a community with great admiration for the natural world, the amazing Arnold Palmer golf course, the open air mountain bike park, the five starr Marriott being in our back yard, the shuttle up and back to the casita from the Marriott, proximity to the Tucson Airport, U of A, I-10. We visited and stayed at all the developments and resorts in the Old Pueblo and came back to Starr Pass. There is something special about this desert oasis. The view of the Old Pueblo from Starr Pass is unmatched. This is a place we never want to leave.
The Unique Benefits at this Casita-Style Condominiums
There are many benefits, free parking, free wifi, great upgraded beds, a fully equipped casita, free shuttle up to the Marriott, guided walking hikes, world class golf, amazing restaurants and outdoor bars, swimming, outdoor firepits up at the Marriott, comfy couches, star gazing, breathtaking sunsets, plentiful wildlife; rabbits, mule deers, birds galore. A taste of living in the wonderful southwest Old Pueblo.
Owner's Map of Starr Pass
We are University of Arizona Wildcat graduates who could never fully leave the Old Pueblo we loved it so much that 20 years later we searched for and found Starr Pass Owl Casita to enjoy ourselves and share with our amazing guests from all around the country and the world.
Property Photos
- Starr Pass Owl Casita - Our Famous Mascott -- "Star!" - Tucson Casita Condo Rental, With Golf Courses Nearby.
- Spacious, Cozy Living Room w/ Fireplace, Television, and View - Tucson Casita Condo Rental, With Golf Courses Nearby.
- 27 Hole Arnold Palmer Golf Course - Each Hole w/ Beautiful Desert Views - Tucson Casita Condo Rental, With Golf Courses Nearby.
- View of the Fireplace and "Star"
- Relaxing, private bedroom with King size bed/Lux Beds and Television
- Sitting Area and Television in King bedroom
- Full Bathroom in Master BRoom with Shower Stall and Bathtub, Double sinks
- Cozy Desert Bedroom w/Two Full Beds, Luxury Quality, Bath
- Sitting Area and Television in Full Bedroom, Mini Kitchen, Own Entry, Privacy
- Lovely Eating Area Off Main Kitchen
- Patio w/ BBQ, Spectacular View of Golf Course & Marriot, Wildlife Galore
- View Towards Marriott from Casita Patio
- Private Washer/Dryer in Casita Laundry Room
- Invigorating, Exhilerating, Relaxing, Memorable...Sunsets
- Best View of the "Old Pueblo" Starr Pass Marriott Cozy Couches at Night ..
- Frequent Firework Shows Right Outside Your Patio Door and Windows
Guest Comments (16)
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Positive Rating
Just wanted to tell you we had a wonderful stay at your casita – everything was perfect! The casita is clean, spacious and comfortable – everything we hoped for. We hope to be able to stay again soon! We played golf at Starr Pass two days and just wandered around another day. We met your caretakers one day and they were charming and helpful. Thank you again. Sandy
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Hi Pamela, We're back home in San Diego and I've notified Emelia that we already left the casita since you have a new guest arriving tomorrow. We had a great time and you're place is in great shape. My entire family had a great time at your casita. The view of the golf course and up the mountains was very relaxing. Sitting on the patio we enjoyed watching Quail, and numerous other birds, rabbits, road-runners, and a group of 10-12 javalinas with a couple of youngsters. Your pillow-top beds are as advertised, very comfortable! We slept great every night. The casita layout works great for 6 adults to spend a weeks vacation. Plus the fully stocked kitchen made it a breeze for cooking. We'll recommend you're casita to anyone traveling to Tucson, and we'll definitely be in contact the next time we're in the area. Best wishes, Steve & Alora
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Hi Pam. We had a wonderful vacation in Arizona visiting our son. Staying at your beautiful casita was the icing on the cake! Everything we could possible need was there.It truly was the perfect time of year to be there...it was warm, but there was a beautiful breeze daily. We started each morning on the patio watching the birds come to the bird feeder. A whole family of quails visited us daily, as did a hawk who tried to swoop down and catch one of them. When we used up the seed that was left there, we bought some at Albertson's. I have to say that the birds were not crazy about what we purchased. They would pick through and only take what tasted good. One evening we had friends over for dinner and made a pork roast on the grill. While we thought that we had cleaned it, some of the smell must have been left. At about midnight we heard what sounded like someone trying to break into the casita. My husband got up to investigate and saw 6-8 javalinas trying to push the grill over. He turned the light on in the patio and the light didn't faze them, but when he shook the blinds they took off. You can be sure that we will be contacting you again to stay at your place. this was our first experience with VRBO, as well, and I would recommend it to all of my friends. Thanks again...Joanne B
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Emelia and Pamela, What can we say, but thankyou very much for the wonderful week! Our stay at the casita was more than we expected! We can't believe the week has come to an end so quickly! We spent a lot of time here at the casita relaxing and watching the birds on the back porch (we even bought bird seed and filled up the feeder). The roadrunner was quite entertaining. The highlight of our stay was going to the Desert Museum, I highly recommend it! We were able to golf three of the days we were here and we also went to the Biosphere 2. We ate most of our meals at the casita, went out for dinner just once. We've got to get going, I have to be back at work on Monday. We'll drive to San Diego today and be home tomorrow. We'll be on the road by 12:00 noon today, Saturday. Thank you again for everything! Ann and Bret
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Pam, we would be pleased to have you place our comments in your guest book. I forgot to mention that a family of quails with eight babies would visit every morning. We bought some bird food to assure their visit was worth while. The next morning the quail family returned with all the little ones still in tow. Your patio is an outstanding place to bird watch. Pam, we really enjoyed the week we spent at the Owl Casita in Tucson last month. The weather was perfect in the mid 80's and the casita was just the right size to accommodate two couples. The casita proximity to the Starr Pass Golf course afforded us a chance to recover a few of the golf balls we lost during our round. We are interested in a return visit next spring but have not yet settled on a date. We will check the availability on VRBO and when we finalize on a date I will E-Mail you with the details. Thank you for the use of a very nice casita in a great location. Best Regards, Pam depending on scheduling we may want to rent for a longer amount of time next year. We are still unsure of the dates or duration but will let you know once we decide. Thank you again. Best Regards, John
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The Owl Casita was welcoming, clean, and comfortable. We had our family come visit us there and it worked out perfectly. When we arrived, the first thing we did was open the front door and the sliding doors and enjoy the clean Tucson air and the wonderful breeze. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were spacious and clean. Having the second room with two beds and its own bathroom was the main reason we wanted to stay at the Owl Casita. Also, the easy access from the parking lot was very important. The swimming pool was close by. We were visited by a javelina the day we left, and I almost literally bumped into one when I took out the garbage the night before. The birds were very active and we enjoyed listening to their songs and to watching out for the cardinals and pyrrhuloxi.
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Morales family ,
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We very much enjoyed our stay at Starr Pass. Starr Pass Owl Casita is very comfortable, convenient and provides all amenities for a delightful time away from home. We especially enjoyed the fitness/spa. Having a gas grill on the patio allowed us to eat-in nearly all our evening meals as this is one of our favorite times of the day to relax. Also enjoyed the golf discounts at Starr Pass and four other courses very much. We will certainly return for future outings. Thanks again David & Kathy
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Thanks for letting us enjoy Starr Pass Owl Casita. As we complete our stay and depart tomorrow it is with fond feelings of the setting, casita and the abundant animals. Thanks to the both of you for a wonderful stay, we'll be back! Ted and Nancy (PS - a previous renter left you a low bbq tank -- You now have a BIG, completely full tank!)
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Just wanted to thank you for providing Starr Pass Owl Casita for our stay for the two of us. Julie and I had a great time and saw alot of Tucson and more. The St. Xavior Mission was beautiful. Another day, we went to Tubak and enjoyed a super shopping excursion. One day, in Tucson, Designs Unlimited was on our list and I found a gorgous jacket to wear to my granddaughter's June wedding. Starr Pass Owl Casita was comfortable, well kept, a lovely temporary abode and indeed appreciated. We loved the fact that Friday, there, it was 80 degrees - the end of a warm, beautiful and enjoyable stay! Thank you for sharing it with us.