Authentic Tucson Experience: Mud Adobe Casita Nestled in Canyon Among Wildlife

The Location: You couldn't ask for a better place to commune with the Sonoran desert. Coyotes in the arroyos and nearby canyons singing at night, a great horned owl perched on the neighboring rooftop, jackrabbits standing up on their hind legs to nibble on bushes, lizards doing push-ups, surreal boulder piles and saguaros so close you can almost touch them from the patio -- all this made for a truly unforgettable stay.

The Digs: Extremely well maintained/appointed and clean, with quality appliances and tasteful decorating. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of good cooking utensils and the grill worked great.

Bottom Line: We will definitely come back to stay here!

We just relaxed, read books and enjoyed the birds, bunnies and exceptional beauty of the property. We felt we were a thousand miles from anyone. The gift basket was so appreciated. We didn't feel we needed to do any tourist things because we were in paradise. Thanks again for making this possible."

I had a wonderful vacation at this lovely house.It is down a bumpy track so take your time.Total seclusion apart from another rental next door.Stunning scenery all around.The house was very comfortable and had every amenity.Big tv.I stayed for 10 days and was very happy.

I spent a very special 10 days at the Firelight Casita in Tucson. The Casita is tucked away in a very private location in the mountains just to the west of Tucson. The location is just minutes from the city but it is a world away in its quiet beauty. The view from the front porch of the casita has rock formations and giant Saguaro cactus just steps from the front door. The online listing description was exactly right. Inside everything was first rate. The kitchen had everything I needed and there was even a grill on the front porch. The satellite TV and internet worked great. My cell phone service was not good, probably because of the mountains, but I just connected to the wifi and I was back in business. The casita is also just a few miles from some of Tucson's main attractions like the Desert Museum, Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain Park and the Mission of San Xavier. I found the Kitt Peak Observatory and the Mirror Lab at the U of A to be great places to visit. The good news is that you don't even have to fight the freeway to get around as the casita is in a good location for easy access to many of the attractions. There are several shopping centers for groceries and the like which are also just a few minutes away. I brought my telescope along and had several very good observing nights right from the yard in from of the casita. The casitas location puts it a above the lights of the city to the east and the stargazing was great.

In summary I would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone. If you like astronomy, geology and the desert this is an especially fun place to go. It is a very natural setting with wildlife all around. I have seen lots of birds, rabbits and even a coyote. Everything was perfect when I arrived and I found everything I needed. The owners seem to have thought of everything.

Perfect rental, perfect weather for our first visit to Tucson at end of March. Well equipped kitchen, new appliances, comfortable bed, desert setting--all as pictured. The welcoming basket of local goodies was a treat. Yes, the road to house is rough--suggest an SUV--but worth it for the setting. Owner's suggestion of nearby, new Fry's grocery was helpful. Check out the sky at night. Daily sightseeing: Desert Museum, Patagonia for birds, Tombstone for fun!, Sabino Canyon for tram ride and hike, Downtown food tour with Brad (Tucson Food Tours), West National Park for views, Mission Del Bac for history (and fry bread). Great week and great stay at this casita.