Location: Private Homes, Tucson, Tucson & Southern Arizona, Arizona, USA (Nearest cross streets are El Camino del Cerro / Tortolita.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)
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Spectacular views and 8 miles to downtown...
The moment you enter this unique desert home you will see the magnificent Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains through a wall of glass.
Located on the WEST side of Tucson in the Tucson Mountain foothills, the home is convenient to Downtown as well as freeway access. The nearest cross streets are El Camino del Cerro at Tortolita. You may map quest the intersection for an approximate location.
Built in the territorial style of adobe brick on 1.4 lush acres, this 2100-square-foot home embraces the indoor/outdoor style of desert living.
Beautifully integrated into the landscape, this special place provides an unusual degree of privacy without isolation. It is located in a quiet neighborhood very convenient to I-10 (three miles) and downtown and the University of Arizona and downtown (eight miles.) Just up the street a few miles is the El Camino del Cerro Trail Head for hiking. Several public and private golf courses are nearby. Day trips to Kartchner Caverns, Tombstone, Bisbee, The Sorona Desert Museum are a cinch.
The terraced and fully enclosed yard and garden feature a deep, black-bottom pool and spa, a covered outdoor kitchen (gas barbecue, refrigerator, sink), lots of native vegetation.
The three bedrooms are arranged on one side of the home. A dining room that seats six, well-equipped kitchen, and den with a 42" flat panel TV with DVD is on the other side of the home. In between the two wings is the living room with a high, pitched, and beamed ceiling, wall of glass with French doors to the patio, and wood-burning fireplace. There is original artwork throughout the rooms.
However, the "room" that is most used is out-of-doors and is accessible through sets of French doors from the den, master bedroom, and living room. This outdoor living room - enclosed by the house on three sides and open to the view, patio, and pool on the fourth - is fully covered by the roof and lit by three skylights. You can enjoy being outside all year and take refuge from the harsh desert sun. There are four wonderfully comfortable patio club chairs with ottomans and a travertine dining table that seats six. It is truly a wonderful place to relax.
As day becomes night and the suns sets behind the Tucson Mountains, you will marvel at the magnificent play of reflected light on the Catalina, Rincon, and Tortolita Mountains to the north and east. As the desert night settles in the twinkling lights of the city below will mesmerize you.
The master bedroom is adjacent to the patio and is stylishly furnished with an oh-so-comfortable upholstered leather king-size bed. The bath is attached and has a walk-in closet and tiled shower.
The guest bedrooms each have one queen-size bed and share an adjacent full bath. The beds are all made up with high quality linens and pillows. The home accommodates a maximum of six guests.
Hand-made, Mexican clay, saltillo tiles cover the floors throughout the home. There is an additional half bath adjacent to the den. The two-car garage is attached and has direct access to the kitchen as well as a washer and dryer.
We know you will enjoy your stay at our special desert home. We have tried to think of every detail possible to make your time here comfortable and memorable.
We have owned and operated Catalina Park Inn Bed and Breakfast near the University of Arizona since 1994 so we have a long record of providing guests with a high level of hospitality.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Home is cooled by Evaporative Cooling.
- Linens Provided : All very high quality. Pool towels too.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : Two Car Garage
- Covered Parking : 2 car garage
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace : Wood provided
- Beds
- King Bed : King in Master Bedroom. Excellent quality mattress. 100% cotton sheets! Great pillows...
- Queen Bed : One Queen in each Guest room
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub : Heating the spa is at an additional charge.
- Cable/Satellite TV : 42" Flat Panel TV with DVD in Den. 20" TV/DVD in Master bedroom.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : The pool area is private enough for nude sunbathing. Heating Pool and/or spa is additional. Heating the Pool and Spa: The charge for heating the pool and/or spa is based on gas consumption (measured in Therms) and can vary greatly depending on the time of year. Heating the pool for a week during the winter months can range from around $300 to about $400 for 84 degree water. It could be much less if you are renting the week following other guests who elected to have the pool heated as much of the energy is used to bring it up to swim temperature from the standing winter temperature of about 52 degrees. Early Fall and Late spring can be much less. A meter reading is taken at the start and end of each stay. The number of Therms used is billed at $2.25 per therm.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Well equipped kitchen. Sharp knives, good, heavy pots and pans, Mexican glassware including Marguratia glasses.
- Refrigerator : With ice maker.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Pool level patio is private enough for nude sunbathing/swimming.
- Lanai : Wonderful covered area with four large lounge chairs with ottomans. Covered dining table seats six.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Patio faces east with a beautiful view of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Rincon, and Tortolita Mountains. From the front of the house watch the sun set behind the Tucson Mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local and 800 Calls only. Need Calling Card to make long distance calls.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : High Speed
- Other Amenities
- 42" Flat Panel TV with DVD in Den, 20" TV/DVD in Master Bed Room. Fireplace (wood provided), High Speed Wireless Internet, AM/FM Stereo/CD Player with iPod dock , Coffee Maker, Cooking Utensils, Linens, Iron and Board, Private Pool(heat fee based on gas consumption, Approximately $300-$400 per week during the coldest winter months Dec-Mar), In Ground Spa, No Smoking Indoors
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : $25 per week per pet. 2 dogs max. Sorry, we cannot accommodate your kitty.
- Kid Friendly : Security gate will be installed between patio and pool when young children will be staying in home.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- ON SITE, Swimming and Lounging, NEARBY, Shopping (funky Fourth Avenue, upscale La Encantada), DAY TRIPS, San Xavier Mission (ten miles), Tombstone (45 miles), Bisbee (90 miles), Kartchner Caverns (65 miles), Sonora Desert Museum (15 miles), Nogales, Mexico (65 miles), Sabino Canyon (ten miles), Kitt Peak Observatory (55 miles)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$1600 - $1800 per week, Dec.thru May depending on number of guests. Max. 6.
SATURDAY ARRIVALS during High Season (winter months.)
Monthly: $3000-$6000 depending on season and number of guests. Please inqure.
Fall Special Oct-Dec $975/wk for two. Excludes holidays.
50% upon booking;Balance due at least 60 nts prior to arrival.
Cancellations: Refund less $200 with 60 or more nts notice.
With 59 nts or less notice: Refund to the extent space can be rebooked,less $300.
$500 Cleaning/Damage Deposit; Fully Refundable if you leave things in good shape.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
You'll Love the View! Close to Downtown. Private & Quiet!
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes
Our inn is in town by the University of Arizona. We love to come up to the house when it is not rented to enjoy and escape from the city. We purchased this place with the hope of living in it full time one day.
The view is amazing and the area is very quiet. The house has a very "desert" feel to it and has an excellent layout. All our guests just love the feel of the house and often remark that they did not see as much of Tucson as they had planned as they just enjoyed hanging out and not going anywhere.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Peace and quiet. Hanging out in the big, comfortable lounge chairs and enjoying the sky and mountain views.
The house does not feel like a rental as it is so comfortably furnished and has lots of original art through the house.
A full moon rising over the Catalina Mountains is especially beautiful...
Hike up to the top of the Tucson Mountains to Wasson Peak on this beautiful trail. The trail head parking lot is just 3.5 miles from Casa Amapola.
This newly remodeled grocery store has pretty much everything you need.
Privatly run but open to the public. The hotel has a wonderful terrace with firepits where you can go and have drinks with a great view.
Go up and over the Tucson Mountains on the way to the Sonoran Desert Museum, but have a stop here at one point. Very popular for watching the sun set. Good parking lot.
A must do for anyone visiting Tucson. Flowers and fauna of the desert. An indoor/outdoor living musuem.
Protected grove of Saguaro cactus (pronouce the G as a W and you'll sound like a native who knows...
A beautiful campus that includes: Tha Arizona State Museum Museum of Fine Art Center for Creative Photography Eller School of Dance Centennial Hall-Musical and Broadway Shows
A beautiful open air, upscale shopping plaza. Includes: A.J's Fine Foods--a high end food and wine emporium. Very nice. The Apple Store There are about six restaurants here as well.
Another must do for outdoor types. You can ride the tram to the top of the paved road and hike from there or take the tram back. There a nine stops if you don't want to walk the whole way.
Very good restaurant and wine store. Reservations strongly suggested. It only seats around 30.
This is downtown proper and it was at this hotel that John Dillinger was apprehended after a fire broke out in the hotel. The Cup Cafe is very good. A real "Tucson" experience.
Our funky "Haight-Ashbury-ish" district. Lots of ethic resturants, tatoo parlors, vintage clothing shops, bookstores, a organic market called The Food Conspiracy. There is a music and club scene, too. Lots of music at Plush Lounge.
Casual cheap eats. We go here all the time. Great boutique beers on tap. Interesting wines too.
Tucson's premier Inn!! Full Disclosure: We own it! It really is nice though if someone needs a couple of nights in town. www.catalinaparkinn.com
Home of the Arizona Theatre Company. This is a great theatre that seats just 700 so there is not a bad seat in the house. They do about five plays and one musical each season that starts around September.
Many music and sports events. Home of the annual Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.
A great old 1920's resort that used to be in the middle of the desert! A great place to go for drinks. (unfortunately the restaurant is just so-so.) Especially nice around the December Holidays as it is beautifully decorated.
Owner's Map of Private Homes
We bought this property in 2005.
We are innkeepers and have owned and operated Catalina Park Inn Bed and Breakfast since 1994.
Property Photos
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- View of the Santa Catalina Mountains - Tucson House Rental
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- Very private setting - Tucson House Rental
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- Covered Patio with access from living room, family room and master bedroom - Tucson House Rental
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- Outside Patio with access to Master bedroom. Big, comfortable lounge seating.
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- From the Living room you'll see the pool and the Catalina Mountains beyond
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- Dining room seats six.
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- Kitchen Area
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- Generous size living room
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- Family Room with adjoining kitchen. 42" Flat Panel TV with DVD and stereo.
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- Master Bedroom with private bath and easy access to the spa
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- Guest Bedroom
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- Guest bedroom. Wonderful private view of the desert from your bed!
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- Second Guest Bedroom
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- Spa area
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- View of the Catalina Mountains
Traveler Reviews (28)
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Sara & Paul Hanson
(Indianapolis, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 04/01/07
Review Submitted: 04/30/07
We spent a week at this wonderful home, and it wasn't enough. The view from the patio was spectacular and the home delightful. It is by far the best vacation property we have ever rented. We came with another couple and they were as delighted as we were. We would love to return.
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Exceeded our expectations!
Guest: lindahr
(Boston, MA )
Date of Stay: 12/11/10
Review Submitted: 02/13/11
Our stay at Casa Amapola exceeded our expectations in every way. The setting and views are more beautiful than the photos could possibly show. The home is furnished with beautiful, unique artwork and crafts in ever room of the home. Linens, furnishings were stylish and comfortable. Every household amenity was provided and in working order. The location was great for heading out for hiking or heading into town. The owners were attentive and flexible about accommodating an additional stay of two days when our flight was canceled. Perfect, perfect, perfect.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Fabulous Home and Location!
Guest: Tim and Donna
(Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/30/10
Review Submitted: 11/25/10
We enjoyed this great home for a short two weeks. The pictures don't do it justice, and Mark and Paul were great, providing local information and restaurant ideas. We were only two people, so we didn't use half the house, but the outdoor living area is the main attraction. The kitchen was well stocked, and the BBQ area great. A very comfortable place to live, very private ( except for the hot air balloon suddenly appearing overhead), with great grounds where you have your own private desert garden. The location is perfect as there is easy access to everything because you are so close to the I-10 without the noise, in a quiet neighbourhood. The view is fabulous and sunrise over the mountains spectacular! We could easily live here for the winter (would have to heat the pool in the winter though)! We booked a larger house than we needed in order to scope it out for a future visit with family. We will definitely be booking again! Thank you so much Mark and Paul!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Amazing View
Guest: Mike
(Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10
Review Submitted: 11/15/10
I spent a week at Casa Amapola but could easily have moved right in. The home enjoys a beautiful setting in a quiet neighborhood, and the grounds resemble a miniature botanical garden being nicely landscaped with a variety of desert plants. The home is clean and provided with all the amenities, but nothing can beat the outstanding view from the outside living room and pool area. Watching the full moon rise over the Santa Catalinas was the perfect way to end each day of hiking. There’s plenty to do in the Tucson area, including hiking in the immediate neighborhood, and the house was well-stocked with information regarding attractions and nearby sites. Mark and Paul were perfect hosts, both gracious and informative, and they made the rental process extremely easy and hassle-free. I’d happily recommend Casa Amapola to others and look forward to staying again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
Guest: Rickey
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Date of Stay: 01/02/10
Review Submitted: 08/21/10
From Trip Advisor: Mark and Paul were perfect hosts and their home was warm and inviting and a pleasure to be in for the two months we were there. We especially loved the patio and pool area and the killer view of Tucson. Mark and Paul were ery gracious and quick to respond when we had any questions or needed a visit from them. We would definitely rent from them again. Five stars!!!!
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A great vacation home!
Guest: Firefighter Pete
(Madison, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 02/03/07
Review Submitted: 04/13/10
After a few days at Casa Amapola, you'll want to own it -- the house is that nice. We spent most of our time outside -- which is where we ate all of our meals. We watched the sunrises, the hot air balloons, the rain as it crossed the city (yes, we were lucky enough to be there during a thunderstorm), and the glow on the mountains at sunset. The neighborhood is quiet and the house is quite private. We did not bother to heat the pool -- it was not so cold after all -- and really enjoyed the spa. The kitchen is well-equipped. The house is nicer than the photos show it to be. This would be our first choice on any return trip to Tucson.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Guest: Brian & Emma
(U.K.)
Date of Stay: 06/19/09
Review Submitted: 06/19/09
We loved our stay at Casa Amapola. The pool and hot tub were wonderful, and the outdoor patio (lanai) was huge and very comfortable with a great view. One of the highlights was watching the sunrise over the desert and the distant mountains. The villa was beautifully decorated and everything we needed was to hand. The location was excellent, very private on the edge of the desert, but still convenient for local shops and downtown Tucson. We would love to stay there again, and thoroughly recommend it to anyone. The owner was very friendly, accessible and approachable at all times. Many thanks Mark!
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09
Review Submitted: 03/25/09
Hi Mark, just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at Casa Amapola. The house and setting easily met and exceeded all of our expectations. The "outside room" was fabulous and where we spent almost all of our time. We really enjoyed the Tucson area and played some great golf courses. We do hope to return again in the future and would love a second visit to Casa Amapola. Mike, Guelph, ON
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Guest: T. C
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Date of Stay: 12/03/08
Review Submitted: 12/03/08
From our Guest Book: Casa Amapola has a most wondrous effect on all who are fortunate to come upon it; of this I have no doubt. This is my sixth Gem Show pilgrimage in seven years and our stay at your magical home was by far the best! We lacked for nothing and found ourselves surrounded in the utmost casual luxury. There is much love, peace and joy in the stories Casa Amapola tells.
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Guest: V. Neil
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Date of Stay: 11/29/08
Review Submitted: 11/29/08
From our Guest Book: Dear Mark and Paul, I have read this book and noticed how many guests fall under Casa Amapola's spell. There is a wonderful cosmic clean to the special environment that you have created here... ...this special home induces deep and satisfying sighs...Bliss!
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