Serene Desert Retreat - Casita Blanca - Mountain Gardens Estates

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82529 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Explore the area

Pima County, AZ

Tucson Mountain Park1 min walk
Starr Pass Golf Club10 min drive
Old Tucson Studios10 min drive
Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

4 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Serene Desert Retreat - Casita Blanca

Casita Blanca is nestled in the Tucson Mountains with breathtaking mountain and city views. Relax on one of the three patios and observe desert animals roam about our near one acre lot. Minutes from downtown Tucson, shopping and dining, as well as the University of Arizona, yet is surrounded by mountain ridges and hiking trails. We have 4 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms. Relax in the open sitting area with views right outside the sliding glass doors. The kitchen comes fully equipped. *MAX 3 Car*

Property manager

Andy and Shelby Dougherty

Amenities

Pet friendly

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Tucson

This vacation home is located in Tucson Estates, a neighborhood in Tucson. Starr Pass Golf Club and El Rio Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saguaro National Park and Sweetwater Preserve. Check out an event or a game at Tucson Convention Center, and consider making time for Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a top attraction not to be missed.

Pima County, AZ

What's nearby

Tucson Mountain Park - 1 min walk
Starr Pass Golf Club - 10 min drive
Old Tucson Studios - 10 min drive
University of Arizona - 14 min drive
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - 14 min drive

Getting around

Tucson Station - 13 min drive
Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 17 min drive
Daisy Mae's Steakhouse - 6 min drive
Taco Bell - 9 min drive
IHOP - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene Desert Retreat - Casita Blanca have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Serene Desert Retreat - Casita Blanca pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Desert Retreat - Casita Blanca?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Desert Retreat - Casita Blanca?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Desert Retreat - Casita Blanca located?

Located in Tucson Estates, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Tucson Mountain Park and International Wildlife Museum. Tucson Mountains is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Nov 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cool mid century modern home in the western hills of Tucson.

We really enjoyed this comfortable home. We are fans of mid century modern homes and this one has been well taken care of.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Hannah B.

Jun 8, 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Probably the worst communication of any VRBO stay

I want to start by saying the location is good and the house has a lot of positives. But the major negative is the communication of the owner or manager, Andy. Before we arrived, he sent an email saying we could call, text, or email with any questions. I emailed the day before about an early check in and received no response. I then texted the day of and got no response. I finally received the okay to check in 1 hour before the original check in. When we arrived to the house, the cleaners were still there and they told us one of the master showers was plugged and wouldn’t work. The shower looked like there was raw sewage in it. I texted Andy who said nothing other than “a plumber has been called.” Well it turns out that no plumber had been called. I asked the next day and he said that he actually hadn’t been able to schedule a single plumber but “we could leave if we weren’t satisfied with the property.” Given that we had 2 toddlers and my parents staying with us, it was obviously very difficult to find a new house last minute. I could make do with one less shower but there was just absolutely no apology or plan/communication from Andy. I told him I found this unacceptable and he never responded after that. A plumber never showed up the entire 7 days we were there. But on the last day we were there, a work crew showed up before 6am in the morning to start laying turf in the back yard with very loud music. Don’t stay here if you value a competent host.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Apr 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot in the desert

This was a great spot just outside of Tucson. The house had plenty of room, and the hot tub and patio were great after a long day. The sunrises in the morning were also pretty spectacular.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Mar 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home! Lovely Location!

The home definitely provides the "Wow Factor" both inside and out! It's perched up on a small hill with beautiful views of the desert and mountains. We were very impressed with how the house presented itself. It was clean and is nicely decorated. The property manager was also fantastic and helpful. Thank you for making our stay in Tucson wonderful! :)

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Nov 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely large house with beautiful view

The property is lovely and house has lots of space inside and out for gathering together. The pool is lovely, and the hot tub was well used looking up at the stars at night! 2 master bedrooms are large and the one is very large. Sound carries easily around the house so put your light sleepers in the furthest room. Andy was very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022