Facing the mountains, this villa features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It accommodates 6 guests. Enjoy amenities like 2 bicycles and an outdoor pool. Engage in hiking, biking, game walks, and mountain climbing nearby. The patio offers outdoor relaxation while taking in mountain views. Visit St. Phillip's in the Hills and Tohono Chul Park.
Highlights
Striking property design
Guests love the distinctive architecture.
Outdoor pool
The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat
Remarkable architecture in the heart of an extraordinary desert landscape, minutes from shopping, dining, galleries, and world-class hiking the Jacobson House offers luxury, authenticity, privacy, and uncompromising comfort. The Jacobson House invites guests to intimately experience a landmark of 20th-century modern design and the work of Judith Chafee, one of America’s great architects.
Secluded and surrounded by 4 acres of undeveloped Sonoran desert, the three-bedroom three-bathroom Jacobson House is a remarkable retreat. The restrained aesthetic, muted natural palette, extraordinary views, defused light, and award-winning architecture allows guests to detach and reconnect to the rhythms of sunrise and sunset. Designed to complement the Sonoran desert, the house blurs the lines of indoor and outdoor, responding to the unique conditions of the Arizona landscape. Minutes from shopping, dining, galleries, and hiking the property offers luxury, beauty, and uncompromising comfort.
Sited on a desert plateau and surrounded by magnificent saguaros stands, the Jacobson House offers consummate privacy just minutes from Tucson’s best amenities, shopping, restaurants, galleries, and world-class hiking. Designed in response to the desert and to complement the rugged beauty of Southern Arizona, the house’s relaxed and elegant design is ideal for families or small groups of friends. With a private pool, the indoor and outdoor spaces offer ample capacity to unwind. Site-specific architecture, outdoor lounge seating, and dining area offers remarkable connections to the desert and expansive unparalleled views. Inside offers numerous iconic spaces, king-size and queen-sized beds, dining room, professional-grade kitchen, living room with wood burning fireplace, view room and library.
This award-winning, National Register-listed, historic landmark property, designed by one of the southwest great 20th-century architects Judith Chafee is located in Tucson’s central Catalina Foothills Estates with unparalleled views of the city, Santa Catalina mountains, and desert. An architecture of seduction, the house features three bedrooms and three baths, original concrete floors three fireplaces and soaring ceilings.
Designed by master architect Judith Chafee, FAIA, in 1975 and built in 1977, the Jacobson House is an icon of 20th-century modern desert design. The house embraces light, blurs the division between the outside and indoors, and creates space to breathe and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. The Jacobson House is an impressive modern masterpiece and private residence that you can call home while vacationing in Tucson. The Jacobson House is an architecture of seduction. One of the great 20th-century modern designs in Southern Arizona, the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Pima County Historic Landmark. Staying at The Jacobson House is a unique opportunity to intimately connect with the work of one of America’s great architects.
Spectacular desert views Private 15m (50ft) swimming pool Private courtyards Roof terrace with sun loungers, lounge seating, and dining area Three bedrooms with king-size and queen beds Living room with fireplace, dining room Professional-grade kitchen Three bathrooms with showers Wi-Fi, TV, sound system, safe Central Air-conditioning, heating
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Tucson
Located in Catalina Foothills, a neighborhood in Tucson, this villa is in the mountains. Tucson Mall and La Encantada are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Funtasticks Family Fun Park and Tucson Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, horse riding, and hiking/biking trails.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 32 min drive - 19.3 km
Getting around
Tohono Transit Center - 8 min drive
Tucson Station - 23 min drive
Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 6 min drive
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - 3 min drive
North Italia - 3 min drive
Espresso Sunrise - 6 min drive
Contigo Latin Kitchen - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat?
As of Sep 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat on Sep 17, 2026 start from $1,303, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat located?
Located in Catalina Foothills, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of La Encantada, St. Phillips Plaza, and FoodInRoot Farmers' Markets. Rillito Park Horse Racetrack is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by Demion Clinco
Languages:
English
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