Tucson's Gateway to Best Restaurants & Shopping + Heated Pool + 2 Master Suites

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A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by desert vegetation and a mountain backdrop.
A desert landscape with cacti and a golf course.
A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a television, and a window with a view of trees.
A patio with outdoor furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the sunset over mountains.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, and a view through glass doors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near La Encantada

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, La Encantada
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tucson Mall
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Guest

1 King Bed

Master 1

1 King Bed

Master 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Blue Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Red Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the neighborhood

Tucson

Located in Catalina Foothills, a neighborhood in Tucson, this vacation home is in the mountains. St. Phillip's in the Hills and San Pedro Chapel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Tucson Convention Center or Kino Sports Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking.
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What's nearby

  • La Encantada - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tucson Mall - 18 min drive - 9.1 km
  • University of Arizona - 24 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Sabino Canyon - 27 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Saguaro National Park - 38 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Tohono Transit Center - 11 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 18 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos del Rancho - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪North Italia - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Beyond Bread - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tucson's Gateway to Best Restaurants & Shopping + Heated Pool + 2 Master Suites have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Tucson's Gateway to Best Restaurants & Shopping + Heated Pool + 2 Master Suites?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tucson's Gateway to Best Restaurants & Shopping + Heated Pool + 2 Master Suites on Nov 22, 2026 start from $421, 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 Tucson's Gateway to Best Restaurants & Shopping + Heated Pool + 2 Master Suites 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 Tucson's Gateway to Best Restaurants & Shopping + Heated Pool + 2 Master Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tucson's Gateway to Best Restaurants & Shopping + Heated Pool + 2 Master Suites?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tucson's Gateway to Best Restaurants & Shopping + Heated Pool + 2 Master Suites located?

Located in Catalina Foothills, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from La Encantada and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Finger Rock Trail. St. Phillip's in the Hills and St. Phillips Plaza 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 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable and clean. The house had such character and was described perfectly. The location was amazing with great views. Communications were quick and easy. We had an excellent stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This spacious house with a pool and spa provided a lovely getaway for my husband and me. We loved the location, which was in the central Catalina Mountain area of Tucson, with convenient access to restaurants and shopping. The property was extremely clean. We loved sitting at the patio table in the morning to watch the sun rise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This southwest style home & pool sits on a private acre filled with Saguaro cactus & other native desert plants, in the beautiful Catalina foothills. The temperatures were around 108 everyday, but the home remained cool and comfortable at all times. It had several patio areas that you could enjoy depending on where the sun was. The pool was the perfect place to relax & take in the gorgeous sunsets too. The location was 5 - 10 minutes from La Encantada mall as well as every place we wanted to eat at. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location to shopping and restaurants. I wish in the house it would have had more direction for things to do in the area, if food delivery was an option. Know where or how to make the hot tub work, without searching on our own. Felt like pool area, landscaping, outside furniture was tired and needs attention. Hot tub had small pebbles in the bottom of it. I am aware that communicating with host is easy, but also cumbersome to have to keep asking. Living Room TV was also challenging to operate. None of these are game changers to not stay here again but I do think property and property communication needs some attention.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home stocked with everything you will need. The home design, landscape and views help you appreciate the unique qualities of Tucson.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place!

Second time here & hope to stay again! We love this place, location, amenities & host are wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this property! It was our first time using Vrbo; everything was an amazing experience and no issues what so ever!!! House and pool was fantastic!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tucson House in the Catalina Foothills

Wonderful stay in a fabulous adobe house with gorgeous landscaping, terrific swimming pool and wonderful pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful location

Our family of 6 adults loved this location up in the foothills. It was quiet and peaceful yet close to shops, restaurants and hiking. We spent most of our time outdoors enjoying the patios and pool. It was the perfect getaway for us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

The property was even better than the pictures. The layout of the rooms gave everyone space and the outdoor areas are wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Desert Oasis

Excellent, quiet and centrally located.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have asked for or expected a better experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2025
It's really nice to know your stay exceeded expectations and that you’d highly recommend the home. It means a lot to us that you had such a great experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house fits into the setting perfectly. You immediately feel like you are in an iconic setting of the desert southwest. The house has a great fit and feel about it. Everything we needed was there. The yard is beautiful offering many unique sitting areas, a great pool, a wonderful hot tub and a nice sun deck area. We enjoyed the BBQ and spent a lot of our time outside. The kiddos especially loved the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break

Great house in the perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home in foothills

Nice home and property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and home

This was our second visit. Love the location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful vacation property in the AZ foothills

The interior of the home was beautiful and the property exceeded expectations! Beautiful pool and hot tub! Plenty of space for us- overall a fantastic experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

This house was wonderful and amazing in every way! The host was very communicative and helpful. I look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, I was able to host students from another state to stay and study with me. The rooms were spacious and clean. I think that it’s the best kitchen I’ve seen when it comes to cookware. My cook was very happy and so was I!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2025
It’s nice to know that the All-Clad cookware, Henckels steak knives, and Fiestaware dinnerware were appreciated by you and the students. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another great stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We absolutely loved the location of this property-easy access to Campbell to head down to U of A, shopping and all amenities nearby. The house itself was very clean, spacious and in a lovely setting. Lots of outside spaces to relax. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fall Break Vacation

We all loved the property and the pool and spa were big hits with the grandkids. Easy access to the main things we wanted to see. Nice layout with big rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home in the Catalina foothills

The home is as described, beautiful design and terrific setting. We saw everything from Mule Deer, Coyotes, Javelina and more from the porch. Peaceful property but still close enough to many great restaurants and attractions. We would highly recommend the property to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second stay as good as the first

A lovely place to stay. Very comfortable with wonderful outdoor areas. Easy walk to La Encantada, CVS, restaurants etc.Family member and a friend came to visit for a night and the second private master worked out well for visiting guests.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tucson Wedding

Family members in town for a wedding had a fantastic stay!! Property is lovely! Great set up for our 3 adult couples staying together. Proximity to La Encantada mall and dining a plus!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
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