Location: Ventana Canyon, Tucson, Tucson & Southern Arizona, Arizona, USA (Catalina Foothills, 30 mins from Airport, Near Sabino Canyon)
Accommodations: Patio Home, 1 Bedroom + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)
In a quiet, unassuming, neighborhood in the Santa Catalina Foothills lies a small jewel of a home. One of the Southwest's leading interior designers created this as her own residence and lived here for more than a decade. The home has been featured on the Tucson "Opera Dames" home tour and in the Tucson Lifestyle Magazine. Recently totally refurbished, this beautiful property is now available for vacation rental.
Though only 1600 square feet, the clever design makes the house seem larger. Using the concept of a New York loft apartment as the inspiration, the master bedroom is separated from the living areas by a travertine and mirror, dual-sided, fireplace. To one side of the master bedroom area is a bathroom featuring a large, walk-in shower. To the other side is a small sitting alcove with floor to ceiling views into a natural desert orroyo. Here, it is not unusual to see members of the desert wild community - gambel quail, cardinals, javelina, and bob-cats - as one sips morning coffee. Adjacent, is an enormous walk-in closet.
A well designed compact kitchen features black granite counters, European, whisper-quiet dishwasher and integrated smooth top oven. The great room contains a formal sitting area features two comfortable down-filled couches in front of the fire place, while on the opposite wall a 42 inch projection TV is set up with satellite, VCR, DVD, CD, and am/fm radio. Adjacent to the front entry way is a dining area and, beyond this, a smaller seating area for relaxing with a drink and a book. An additional bedroom with full-size bed suitable for overnight guests also contains a desk, fax machine, and space for a lap top for those vacationers who just cannot leave work behind. A second full bath is accessed both from this room and the living areas.
A private outdoor courtyard can be reached from both the living and guest rooms. Again, clever design turns a small area into a relaxing outdoor retreat; a soothing fountain runs down rocks, a metal sculpture echoes the many armed saguaro cactus on the adjacent hills and the area is bathed in sunlight much of the day.
Despite the peace and serenity of the location, within five minutes walk is a comprehensive shopping center with supermarket, drug store, two speciality bakeries, three dry cleaners, and eight restaurants! Within a five mile radius lie some of the southwest’s most prestigious resorts each with their signature five star restaurants; Loew’s Ventana Canyon is a mile away to the north, the Westin La Paloma Resort is less than four miles away to the west. For the nature lover, the famous Sabino Canyon recreation area is just a mile away to the east. Here, trails into the Catalina State Park range from easy to challenging. For the golfer, the famous Trent designed Ventana Country Club 36 hole course is literally just up the road.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Dual-Sided Fireplace, King-Size Bed in Master, Full-Size in the Guest Room, Satellite TV in Living and Both Bedrooms, Full Kitchen with Microwave, Side-By-Side Refrigerator, Freezer with Ice Maker, Attached Double Garage, Community Pool & Spa, (NOTE, Pool NOT Heated in Winter), No Smoking Indoors & No Pets
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
December through March ..... $1250/week .. $3650/month.
April, October & November .. $ 950/week .. $2850/month.
May through September ...... $ 795/week .. $2150/month.
A cleaning fee of $75 will also be applied.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Large, open plan, great room - Tucson, AZ - Arizona Home rental - Neighborhood in the Santa Catalina Foothills!
- Master bedroom is hidden by the double sided fire place - Tucson, AZ - Arizona Home rental - Neighborhood in the Santa Catalina Foothills!
- A private patio is accessed from the great room and the second bedroom - Tucson, AZ - Arizona Home rental - Neighborhood in the Santa Catalina Foothills!
- Master bath features a walk in travertine shower
- The small kitchen has everything a serious cook would require.
- Second bedroom has its own bathroom and exit to the patio
- The small sitting area off the 2nd bedroom enjoys morning sun
- The alcove off the m/bed area looks out into a natural desert arroyo
- The 'loft' layout. Unlike New York, an attached garage and no stairs!!
- The community pool. (Only the spa heated year round)
- Hummingbirds nesting on the patio...wildlife is plentiful.
- Make ours, your second home while in the Grand Canyon State
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Brenda Carol , Murphys, CA
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Vic & Marilyn Luiken , Grand Forks, ND
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We don't want to leave! What a wonderful home to come to after a day of hiking or exploring. What a wonderful place to hang out in on the days we needed to rest. You gave us great advice on where to shop, where to eat. The kitchen was nicely appointed and perfect for us to cook in. We really don't want to leave.
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Thankyou for making this Thanksgiving so enjoyable. What a perfect retreat...really enjoyable just relaxing on the patio. I hope I 'll be able to visit here again soon. Your thoughtfulness in having everything one could need was much appreciated
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Our stay has been truly wonderful. The house is an absolute gem and we couldn't have been more comfortable. Thanks for making everything so nice...Hope to come back some day TJ I second that! I was as comfortable here as I am in my own home. And, not having to run to the store for the morning necessities on Day 1? Very thoughtful! A.M.