Tucson Vacation Home in Wildlife Sanctuary Tucson Mountain Foothills, Tucson, Arizona Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 236086

House nestled in the Sonoran Desert on 50 pristine acres

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Location: Tucson Mountain Foothills, Tucson, Tucson & Southern Arizona, Arizona, USA (Easy Access To Tucson Attractions and Just 10 Min. From I-10)

Accommodations:  Custom-Built House, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)

If you love nature and seek a comfortably furnished and peaceful place to relax or work, you've found it. This spacious, custom-built 2-bedroom, 2-bath house is situated on a private 50-acre parcel of pristine desert that bridges a 700-acre nature preserve and a wildlife sanctuary/research parcel owned by the University of Arizona, contiguous with Saguaro National Park. Mule deer, peccaries, grey foxes, bobcats, coyotes, roadrunners, desert tortoises, and quail are among the resident wildlife.

This custom-built home is on one level, handicap accessible, with dual, central cooling (evaporative and AC). 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths. Fireplace. Front and back patio areas with a redwood deck off the master bedroom, affording a view of city lights and the full-moon rising.

Comfortably furnished, with a king-sized bed in the master bedroom and two twins in the second bedroom.

Utilities: Gas, electric, water, water softener supplies, local phone service with an a fax and answering machine, DSL high-speed internet service, and satellite television reception are included in your rental fee.

Cleaning: We provide house-cleaning service once every two weeks. Optional weekly cleaning is available for a supplementary fee of $50/hour.

Pets/Smoking: No pets are allowed unless agreed to in advance. Absolutely no smoking indoors. House has been carefully built so as to not disturb its natural desert setting and has no fenced-in areas.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: Dual climate control for year-around comfort. House is equipped with both a Heat Pump/AC unit and an Evaporative Cooler.
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking: House is in a secluded location accessible by private drive 1/3 mi from Sweetwater Dr.
  • Gas Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Lanai
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: Nestled in the Sonoran Desert foothills studded with saguaro cacti. 360 degree views of wilderness landscapes.
• Communications
  • Telephone (3)
  • Computer
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Two twin beds in spacious second bedroom. Both bathrooms with tub-shower combo and hand rail for safety. Kitchen with full line of condiments and many extra appliances, such as a bread machine, coffee-maker, toaster, blender, mix-master, etc.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly: Only small, in-house pets considered.
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Our 50-acre property (with only two homes) connects Saguaro National Park West and Sweetwater Preserve, a 700-acre desert wildlife sanctuary with trails for hiking and mountain-biking. This home is uniquely secluded and perfect for those who enjoy viewing wildlife.

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Summer Season (Jun 01-Aug 31) .. $1150/week .. $2750/month
Prime Season  (Sep 01-May 31) .. $1450/week .. $3950/month
Use of our Weaving Studio, optional; add $100/week.
Rates base on occupancy by two or three guests; add $100/week for a 4th person.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 03/09/08
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  Charlie , Minnesota
  • It is a place that I would recommend with no reservations. The gracious owner lives nearby if you have questions. The rental home itself will almost assuredly be beyond your expections. A unique opportunity to enjoy and learn about the desert literally right on your doorstep,and within easy driving distance of many things you might want to do around Tucson. We loved it, and felt as many other guests have felt in their comments. cb
• 01/17/08
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  , Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • The Tuscon Retreat without question is the jewel in the crown of our first attempt at life as 'Canadian Snow Birds'! We experienced the most comfortable winter temperatures the Sonoran Desert has to offer and greedily soaked-up the sunny rays that warmed each and every day of our 17 day stay here! Tom's gracious presence added the perfect human touch and the love, knowledge and respect he holds for not only this part of the world but for the all the wonders of this earth are deeply inspiring. This retreat is as good as it gets, hands down!
• 12/12/07
  Positive Rating
  Pat & Ben Martin , St. Louis, Missouri
  • The Tucson Retreat vacation home is a superb vacation spot. It is the only accommodation we have ever rented that surpassed our expectations. Location of this house places you in a "wilderness" area -- yet parks, art galleries, scenic attractions, native craft centers, museums, observatories, restaurants, shopping centers -- whatever interests you-- are easily accessible (even with the closure of the I-10 Highway). The house is very comfortable and outfitted not only with kitchen necessities (including many food items), but wonderful books, music CDs, videos, and games. The owner is a gracious and friendly host. And Tucson itself is a great place to visit. There seems to be an endless list of interesting things to do, along with friendly people to help you. We hope we will be able to return to Tucson and the Tucson Retreat soon. Our visit was in October 2007.
• 08/20/07
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  Paula Parrish , North Attleboro, MA
  • Imagine having a beautiful spotted cat with a gorgeous white face seamingly painted with black stripes quizzically looking at you; roadrunners perching on the top of your deck and a group of javelina's taking shelter from the heat of the afternoon sun underneath. These are a few of the animals that graced us with their presence while we enjoyed a two week stay on Sweetwater during some of the hottest days of July. The Desert Museum was in our backyard. Fantastic scenery afforded us with not only great views but also hiking trails right outside our doostep. The panoramas of the city of Tucson especially when the summer storms were rising were unbelievable. The house was considered a home as soon as we entered, the kitchen was well equipped and all ammenities were there for our use - computer, TV etc. We would highly recommend this home for anyone wanting to experience a taste of Tucson- close enough to all the local areas of attraction but far enough away for an up front, close and very personal encouter with the other half of nature and I might add one might very well come away with a new found love of the beautiful lizards who "guard" the walls of this home. P.S. It was also a plus that Tom was a wealth of information about the area and his love of the Southwest was very contagious.
• 08/20/07
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  Carl and Carol Muller , Mount Laurel NJ
  • The Tucson Retreat was wonderful. The house was perfect, comfortable with everything you could possibly need. We saw all kinds of wildlife! Great to watch!! Seemed very secluded but we really were close to everything we wanted to see. We were there for the 1st 100 degree day of the season. House was always comfortable! Tom was great! We were there in the middle of May 2007.
• 05/24/07
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  Marie Beaver , Spring, Texas
  • This is by far the most superb rental I have stayed at. The home is meticulously maintained. The amenities provided in the home (TV, computer, and kitchen accessories) are superb. The Lazy Boy Recliner with back massage is to die for! The surroundings are so private, peaceful, romantic, and relaxing. Neither words, nor pictures can describe what a wonderful retreat this really is. The Master Bedroom deck, the back porch and front porch all call to you to sit and enjoy the outdoors, the hard decision is which one to enjoy at the moment. The views are all breathtaking whether you are enjoying the sunrise, watching the sunset, stargazing, or being mesmerized by the city lights in the distance after the sun has set! You are so close to the city, yet so remote, the quietness is wonderful. You can’t go wrong with this rental!
• 08/08/06
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  Martha & Paul Carpenter , Brooklyn, NY
  • This rental is a winner! Even though we were there at one of the hottest times of the year (late July), the house was cool and comfortable. The location is absolutely awesome, surrounded by the famous saguaro cacti and other unique plants and animals to the area. It is a nature lover's paradise, with a view of Tucson in the distance. Despite the seclusion, it is amazingly close to all shopping, museums, etc. The quiet and privacy were unmatched by any vacation rental we have experienced. Thomas Wiewandt is a most gracious and helpful host, and highly knowledgeable of the region.
• 07/07/06
  Positive Rating
  Marian Ecker , Jackson, Michigan
  • I don't consider myself a writer so please understand that I can not express how wonderful our stay was at the Tucson Retreat! It was perfection. I have a lot of health problems including chronic allergies. I am still missing Mr. Wiewandt's wonderful place now that we are back home in Michigan. The house is situated in a beautiful location, the views are wonderful both day and night. We are thinking of moving to Arizona and wanted to visit the state at the "worst" time of the year during the peak of the Summer heat. Wow! I can't imagine how much better it could get. It was quite hot but with the low humidity, it was not that bad. I felt so much better while I was there. The air is so much better and we especially liked the very low humidity. But the house was by far the best. I had to stay "in" for many of the days while we were there and it made my recovery time much less because the house and the area were so allergen-free. All of our family enjoyed watching the many different forms of wildlife that inhabit the area. You only need to look out the beautiful windows or walk out on the decks to see and hear all the different critters. It was such a joy to watch so many different forms of animals and birds. I think I liked the quail and the hummingbirds the best. Tom made us feel right at home from the beginning. I knew that if I had any questions, he was close at hand to help. The house is fully stocked with pretty much everything you could want other than the regular food we ate each day. Even though I don't weave, a quick tour of the weaving studio made me wish that I did! It is so colorful - just ready for someone with weaving talent to make a special creation. Maybe by our next visit, I will have learned enough about weaving so that I will use the great weaving studio available right inside the house. Others have mentioned about all the great features of staying at the Tucson Retreat. I agree with each of them and only wish I could express how peaceful and whole I felt while staying there. Bob, Marian and Jeanine Ecker
• 05/25/06
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  Frank & Jo Carter , Medford,Oregon
  • We have been lookin for a place like this to spend some time when the weather is not so good at home. We just spent 16 days and fell in love with the solitude and beautiful surroundings. We spent hrs. just setting on the deck and watching all the animals and birds. We are booked for 3 mos. this coming winter and have already asked for another 3 next year..
• 05/11/06
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  Karen & Tim Dillivan , Muskegon, MI
  • We enjoyed our week long visit to this amazing property the last week of April 2006. The prior comments in the guest book are absolutely correct. This is a wonderful house and location. Our only disappointment was that we didn't stay longer.

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