Location: Tucson Mountain Foothills, Tucson, Tucson & Southern Arizona, Arizona, USA (Tucson Mtn. foothills 5 min. from I-10, 20 min. from U of A) View Map
Accommodations: Custom Executive Home, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
ELEGANT five bedroom, three bath custom executive home is your own personal and PRIVATE Sonoran Desert retreat. This lovely Santa Fe-style home is located only 20 minutes from the University of Arizona and downtown on a very quiet, private and peaceful one acre in the Tucson Mountains foothills. Enjoy PANORAMIC VIEWS of the Tucson and Catalina Mountains, city lights and FANTASTIC star-filled night skies.
The graciously designed first level includes a SPACIOUS sunken living room featuring 14 foot ceilings, built-in window-seats and entertainment center including big-screen 60 inch TV with built-in Bose surround sound. The CHEERY beamed-ceiling family room features a Talavera tiled fireplace with triple French doors leading to a cool and welcoming covered flagstone patio. Free high speed wi-fi internet is available throughout the property. A breakfast nook, separate dining area and gourmet kitchen complete the living spaces.
Just off the flagstone patio a fabulous CUSTOM DESIGNED SOLAR HEATED SWIMMING POOL and GAS HEATED SPA feature a negative-edge, waterfall, dramatic lighting, soothing massage jets and SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN, CITY LIGHTS AND NIGHT SKY VIEWS. A furnished lower terrace completes your resort-like private backyard, and makes this home PERFECT for vacations with family and friends, football weekend gatherings, holiday get-togethers, romantic escapes, and extended breaks from wet and cold winter weather (Tucson enjoys 360 DAYS OF SUNSHINE annually!).
The large second floor master suite features a king bed, private bath with oval garden tub and separate shower, and lovely mountain views. Three more bedrooms upstairs with full bath and a private downstairs guest suite with queen bed and third full bath all feature LOVELY DESERT VIEWS, new Simmons Beautyrest European pillowtop mattresses, 100% cotton linens and towels, ceiling fans and large closets.
A washer and dryer, gas grill, and three-car attached garage including mirrored exercise studio and gym complete your own private desert retreat.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Hot Tub
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- King Bed (Master), Queen Bed (Guest Suite), Full Bed (3rd BR), 2 Twin Beds (4th BR), Full Bed (5th BR), & Queen Futon in Family Room, Private Heated Spa, Solar heated pool, Wall-Enclosed Yard & Huge Lighted and Covered Patio, Whole-House Air Conditioning, 60 Inch TV with surround sound, Cable, DVD/VCR, Hi-Speed Cable Internet with Wi-Fi, Total Gym Pro Workout Machine, 21-Speed Mountain Bike, Ice Maker & Water Filter, Cookware, Dishes, Tableware & Utensils Provided, Ceiling Fans in Most Rooms, 3-Car Garage, Double Sinks & Oval Soaking Tub in Master Bath, Patio Furnishings, Weekly Cleaning & Pool Service Provided
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Reading, Entertaining, World-Class Golf Resorts, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Old Tucson Movie Studios, Saguaro National Park, Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemon, Casino Del Sol, Mission San Xavier Del Bac, Downtown Tucson 15 Minutes Away (Museums, Galleries, Performing Arts, Sporting Events, University of Arizona, Excellent Restaurants), Day Trips, Kartchener Caverns, 7 National Parks and Monuments, Nogales (Mexico), Tombstone, Bisbee (Historic Mining Town), Biosphere II Center, Kitt Peak National Observatory, Phoenix (90 Minutes), Grand Canyon (4 Hours), Las Vegas (6 Hours)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Peak Season Nov 1 - Apr 30 - $1995/week (Gem Show - $2495/wk) + tax
Off Season May 1 - Oct 31 - $1395/week + tax
50% deposit to hold reservation, balance due 60 days prior to visit.
12.05% Arizona State Tax. Bank fee for credit card use.
Weekly cleaning and pool service provided.
Utility cap based on month.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Wondrous 5BR/3BA Home, Custom Pool/Spa, City/Mountain Views
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Tucson Mountain Foothills
We both love the desert. Rich went to Grad School at UA and Andy became GM at Arizona Theatre Company. Seemed a natural to have vacation property in Tucson
The Unique Benefits at this Custom Executive Home
There is no better place on earth
Property Photos
- Your private Sonoran Desert resort awaits you! - Tucson, Arizona Real Estate
- Great views - home theater - recipe for relaxation! - Tucson, Arizona Real Estate
- Elegant southwest dining area for family and friends! - Tucson, Arizona Real Estate
- Sunrise over Mt Lemmon & back patio heated pool/spa/water feature
- Guest queen bedroom suite on main level
- Kitchen and breakfast nook - what a great place to start the day!
- Now this master bedroom is a room with a view!
- Ahhhh...Calgon - take me away....
- Brand new private heated pool/spa for fun and relaxation!
- Double Bedroom with stunning city and mountain views
- Charming twin bedroom with classic Southwest decor
- Full bedroom-all beds feature Simmons Beautyrest Pillowtop matttresses
- View from back terrace
- Private, quiet country location minutes from town
- Stunning hilltop setting
- The Tucson Mountains and desert flora
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I'm glad you had a nice time in Tucson....and yeah - we know we have too much glassware taking up all the space in the cabinets!!! We'll try to open up some space for food storage. Thanks for the suggestion.
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