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Dining
Dining
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81540 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Purple Heart Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Saguaro National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Desert Valley Stay near hiking, saguaros, and great eats! Pet-friendly!

Welcome to your Desert Valley Stay! This beautifully updated 4BR/2BA, single-story family home is bright and spacious with entertaining room. Host family gatherings, or relax under the covered patio in your private desert oasis with our unmatched desert sunsets. Enjoy the nearby hiking, biking, and walking trails with beautiful mountain views!

Quick access to I-10 West to downtown or I-10 East avoiding traffic for some of the best day trips Southern Arizona offers such as Tombstone, Kartchner Caverns, Bisbee, Sonoita/Elgin wine trail or Mt. Lemmon. This is also close to UofA, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Amazon, Pima County Fair Grounds, Raytheon and the Gem Show!

Your Desert Valley Stay is big enough for the entire family, featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The owner suite features a king bed, TV, walk-in closer as well as a large ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub, walk in shower and double vanity. Guest rooms 1 and 2 have queen sized beds and guest room 3 has bunk beds with a full size on bottom and a twin on top. Guest room 3 also features games, books and a small TV.

The kitchen was designed with family gatherings in mind. We have supplied a few of the necessities to get you started. Enjoy our eclectic selection of vintage glassware for your favorite drinks....Don't forget to try the margarita maker! Set a beautiful table and enjoy being together.

Your Desert Valley stay is the perfect location for gathering with family. Enjoy peaceful, cozy evenings in the living room with your 65-inch TV, unlimited streaming options, board games, or books. Soak up the year-round sunshine that the Grand Canyon State offers in your large, private backyard featuring a cozy wood-burning fire pit, hammock swing, and a grass area perfect for your pets or kiddos to run around.

Guest access is solely available through the front digital key pad. You will receive the access code via email before your stay. Please do not lock anything else on the front doors or garage doors. You will have access to the entire home, garage and yard.

Pricing is shown for 4 people, after which you will be charged an additional fee. This stay comfortably sleeps 8.

We have an absolutely NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND anywhere on the premises policy. Thank you so much for respecting that.

We accommodate some events for an additional fee.

NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON PREMISES
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet waste bags are provided
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Tucson

Rita Ranch, a neighborhood in Tucson, is home to this vacation home. Pima Air and Space Museum and Gaslight Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pima County Fairgrounds and Musselman Honda Circuit. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tucson Speedway or Southwestern International Raceway. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking, horse riding, and mountain biking.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Purple Heart Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Pima Air and Space Museum - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Saguaro National Park - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 25 min drive - 21.2 km
  • University of Arizona - 28 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 25 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whataburher - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Valley Stay near hiking, saguaros, and great eats! Pet-friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Desert Valley Stay near hiking, saguaros, and great eats! Pet-friendly!?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Valley Stay near hiking, saguaros, and great eats! Pet-friendly! on May 30, 2026 start from $135, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Desert Valley Stay near hiking, saguaros, and great eats! Pet-friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Valley Stay near hiking, saguaros, and great eats! Pet-friendly!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Desert Valley Stay near hiking, saguaros, and great eats! Pet-friendly! located?

Located in Rita Ranch, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Purple Heart Dog Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Fantasy Island Trails. Southeastern Regional Park and Pima County Fairgrounds are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great home base for exploring the Tucson area. Host was most welcoming and the home was attractive and well kept.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

JILL C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Great Place for Small Family

A great little house with a beautifully landscaped backyard. The perfect place to rent for a small family or a small group. Owners were great to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn J.

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

Rita Ranch house

Stayed here while working in Tucson. Pet friendly, secure back yard ( would move cactus for pets) very clean, great location for shopping. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Awsome Clean home

Very nice home with extra touches to make your stay comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ebba K.

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

All the comforts of home

From start to finish, we had a lovely stay in this well furnished home. Very comfortable for 6 adults and one infant. Kitchen was well stocked and bed and bathroom linens were nice quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

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

Highly recommended!

The location was perfect and close to our local family nearby and the house and neighborhood were very nice. The kitchen and bathrooms had all the necessary supplies for our stay. The price was also a good selling point for us! The house was very comfortable to come back to at the end of some very long days. We would stay there again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Horse trainer

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stacey Ditchen

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