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Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool!

Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool!

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Overview of Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool!

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16613 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Popular LocationTucson Premium Outlets12 min drive
  • Popular LocationTucson Mall17 min drive
  • AirportTucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)29 min drive
  • Popular LocationArizona-Sonora Desert Museum29 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunkhouse

1 Double Bed

Bunkhouse Loft

1 King Bed

Bunkhouse master

1 King Bed

Contessa room

1 King Bed

Crystal room

1 Queen Bed

Look out bedroom

2 Single Beds

Owl's Nest

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

3 bathrooms

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bunkhouse bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool!

1930 Desert Villa on 10 acres is a dream property ... pool, two beautiful horses, 10 acres with many trails, veranda and many areas for conversation or relaxing. This ranch is a Five-Star facility and has 7 bedrooms available, one bedroom is a loft and open to another bedroom. We are set up to sleep 14, but can add 2 small beds and accommodate 16. Each space inside and out is custom and comfortable. Antiques and fine art sets this Estate apart from the rest. Bass Pro and Justin Alexander Wedding Gowns have shot catalogs here.

There is tons of space for quiet conversation or wonderful small parties, including dart board and bar. Veranda (seats over 40), pool (deep, solar heated and seats 30 or more) and living room (seating for 26). Please go to my site..AWildPurpleRanch.com to see so many more pictures and information!

We respect the neighbors and wildlife, so only parties with permission. No wild ones or excessive drinking allowed. Outside loud noise is not permitted after 10pm...please go inside if loud.

The Crystal Room features a queen bed, crystal chandelier with private marble bathroom, vanity and private porch and entrance. Hand-painted details.

The Contessa Suite has a king Sleep Number bed, original tile and hand-painted sink in private bath, vanity, tons of closet space, private entrance and gardens views. A smaller room, the Owls Nest can be attached and has a full bed, closet, desk (no exterior entrance).

The Bunkhouse consists of 3 rooms. One primary room with king bed with sink, a smaller room with a full bed, and a loft with a California king bed. These share one bathroom. Bunkhouse has 2 entrances to the front veranda. Loft ladder is in one bedroom and open to each other.

The Lookout bedroom on upper deck has 2 twins, Talavera sink, and shares bath with another room. You can see the stars from your bed and a sky mural on the ceiling.
It opens to the upper deck for fabulous views, both sunrise and sunsets.

All but 2 bedrooms have private entrances. Also, another powder room not attached to any bedroom. The bedrooms are all fabulously decorated and so comfortable, so many fine details .. soaps, towels, shampoo, etc provided. Again, please go to AWildPurpleRanch.com for complete details and pictures.

Kitchen is gourmet, 3 ovens and five burner cooktop with breakfast nook, baking rack... and all cooking supplies from small to large. We have tablecloths and table finery available. Upper kitchen is has a bar and cabinets with dishes and glasses ( tons of fine serving ware , plastic ware to china. Spices are included for you to use. Very large parties are not accepted but smaller affairs are welcome! All parties must be approved by owner. Sorry no weddings unless small family ones. It is a fabulous party place! There are 2 BBQs... super huge and a regular sized.. we use charcoal and wood.

Private and gated with fantastic grounds and desert trails... We have art lining the trails and 7 desert gardens, labyrinth, Tee pee, fire pits, bars and tons of private spaces. Wildlife paradise, fantastic views, 2 horses on property that can be hired to tour National Park. Two catalogues have been shot at the ranch. Bass Pro Shops/ Justin Alexander wedding gowns...featuring my two mares...Bella and Corona,models for one catalog and are fine horses ... so friendly can be visited at any time. Birds are feed 2X's a day and can be viewed just sitting on veranda. We have almost everything here that the Desert museum has.. Your own desert paradise! You can arrange to have massage, energy work, hair styling done right on premises,please schedule before you visit.
Quiet and private yet very close to loads of restaurants, shopping, golf courses, etc... 5 minutes from I-10 so you are close to getting anywhere in town or visit Mexico!

Owner remains on property in another building to care for gardens, feed horses and birds, open the pool, solar heated ( Spring to Fall)and answer all questions or attend to any problems. She will not be seen unless needed. Spring to fall, the air balloons fly right overhead..
It is a magical place so full of beauty and animal life... perfect for photo opts, we have had 2 catalogs shot at the ranch, tons of birds and fabulous vistas. Spring to fall air balloons fly overhead so grab your coffee early...just magical, You will have the best time here ever !

Check in Time is 4:00 pm ,check out is 11:00. We try to be accommodating on these times... if you need to check in earlier or have a later checkout. Thank you!

Property manager

Nancy Newton
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Maximum 20 guests; subject to owner approval

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Well behaved and clean up after your pet.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only
No excessive noise and/or drinking - failure to do so will result in police being called & you being removed from the property. Gates must be closed!
Outdoor quiet hours start at 9:30pm - after that time you may move your gathering inside & turn off flood lights. Please be respectful of neighbors.
Absolutely no littering. Dispose of your trash & recycling in the proper container. Must be 30 year old to rent- no drones, Glitter, or beer pong.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Maximum 20 guests; subject to owner approval
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tucson

This villa is located in Cortaro, a neighbourhood in Tucson, and is in the mountains. Quarry Pines Golf Club and Golden Gate Loop Trail 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tucson Premium Outlets - 12 min drive
  • Tucson Mall - 17 min drive
  • University of Arizona - 20 min drive
  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - 29 min drive
  • Old Tucson Studios - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 22 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Wendy's - 8 min drive
  • In-N-Out Burger - 7 min drive
  • Dutch Bros Coffee - 8 min drive
  • Charley's Philly Steaks #02362 - Walmart - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool! have a pool?

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

Is Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool! located?

Located in Cortaro, this villa is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Saguaro National Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Quarry Pines Golf Club. Aeroball Sports Courts and Mike Jacob Sports Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
We had 15 adults staying on the property, with the owner allowing two trailers to be parked with electricity which worked out great. Spacious house that was well stocked with all that was needed for a great time. The host lives next door and she was very helpful in promptly working out a few issues that came up. We had great access to the many sites in the Tuscon area to visit. We had a wonderful reunion with some great memories from our stay in the middle of the desert!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kirby D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huge house w/ personality & some unusual features
Very large house, lovely rural property w/ abundant wild life, horses, & desert plants. Living rm enormous, lots of seating. Dining rm very large. Kitchen large, set up for catering. Huge shaded patio in front & lg upstairs deck in back. Inside, several changes of floor level, many about 2”, but kitchen is two full steps down. Locking house would not be easy, and we were not given a key. Not a prob for us w/ rural location & owner living on property. At tail end of winter, pool did not appear swim ready. Would have improved our stay: brighter lighting, esp in kitchen, space for storing our own items (shelves in kitchen, surfaces in bdrms). 7 bedrooms are listed: Bdrm 1, ensuite bathrm: door to hall & door to back yd through bathrm. Bdrm 2, ensuite bathrm: door to dining rm & door to back yd. Bdrm 3 opens onto upper kitchen. Bdrm 4, ensuite bathrm: door to hall & door to front patio. Route from bed to hall goes through barrier-free shower area. Bath/hall door blocks hall if left open. (See bdrm 6 for more.) Bdrm 5, door to hall & door to front patio, sink & communicating door to bdrm 4 can be closed off. (See bdrm 6.) Bdrm 6, a loft over part of bdrm 4/bath. Access is via ladder (not quite vertical). Loft is completely open to the bdrm below, also somewhat open to kitchen. Egress from loft is via bdrm 4. Door opening to bdrm 5 blocked by ladder. Bdrm 7 has sink, access is via a set of exterior stairs. “Powder rm” (toilet/sink) in addition to the 3 ensuite bathrms.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Ranch!
The Wild Purple is an Amazing and Fun place to stay!!! The grounds are Beautiful, the house is Wonderful and Nancy is a Fabulous host!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ellen L., Portland, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Siblings get away
5 brothers and sisters, our spouses & sister-in-law gathering. We are all in our 60, 70 & 80’s. This house is quite a unique home. We all had bedrooms & beds. The configuration was sometimes interesting. And, because of being repeatedly being built on to, we had to negotiate various levels with 2” steps, regular 1 or 2 steps involved. As we had two members of our party that have severe vision issues these changes in the floor were a big issue. BUT we noted and “stepped up” to the challenge. It was a beautiful setting and the house allowed us to be together and get closer as a family. Siblings get away was a success!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlotte m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tucson Family Christmas
We’ve used VRBO for years..large, medium &small, domestic ∫ernational. This is by far the most unique. It is Nancy’s (host/owner) home, so by no means a sterile VRBO. She has a separate space when there are guests. She was most generous with the use of everything. The desert setting is amazing.The property seemed so isolated yet we were near urban conveniences (grocery store, restaurants etc). A near perfect spot for our family Christmas. Decor is a bit on the rustic/shabby chic side. Living/common space was fabulous. Plenty of room for craft area for the kids, game table, tv, etc. Kitchen is well equipped..in fact I’ve never seen so many pots&pans in one kitchen. FYI: Technically there are 7 sleeping areas. Configuration of bunkhouse area is a challenge. The loft is up a steep ladder, which is located in the middle of one bedroom & requires you to go thru that BR to access a bathrm or the rest of the house. The bathrm is an open space with toilet/sink separated by a curtain & a handheld wand shower so entire bathrm floor gets wet. The other 2 bathrms are ensuite,so you must enter a guest’s BR to use them. There is also a half bath & she opened her private bathrm. From the 7th sleeping area you go outside & down steps to a bathrm & rest of the house. The 8 &11y/o loved that space. Spacious patio with great views & a charcoal grill. Nancy was very accommodating and helpful..let me bring food a day early and found a lost kindle. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Newton

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Nancy originally from NJ was a model, designer,decorator, artist, gardener,photographer and lover of beauty and all life! She came to Tucson and bought this 10 acre,1930 Ranch in 2001. Every room and all grounds have been carefully and tastefully done by Nancy. They are full of comfort and love, taking 10 years to finish. It is her passion to create a place of rejuvenation, fun while protecting the integrity of the desert and life here. Natural and elegant, rustic and unique, everyone feels the warmth and comfort of the surroundings. Many want to stay longer and soak up the peace and harmony here. If you want a change of pace and leave your concerns behind .. this is your place to recharge and surround yourself with the spectacular views, gorgeous gardens and abundant animal life. We are super friendly and do what we can to make your stay an amazing experience!

Why they chose this property

This property is a dream come true and Nancy is the caring steward here. The location and views are amazing.. so close to everything but you feel that you own the mountain. The wildlife is amazing and you really get the feeling of the West and a fine desert experience.
The Saguaros are amazing and we have one of the largest specimens and tons of others, in Spring all the desert blooms and is amazing to see all the colors of those prickly looking cacti.. Just amazing.. I fell in love and you will,too.

What makes this property unique

The property is so spectacular, there is nothing to compare.. so much to do on 10 lush desert acres, Villa is huge, so many fine details and art work from all over the world! It is like having your own private resort... Air balloons fly right overhead, Winter to Spring.. so magical, tons of birds and wonderful views. You will fall in love with this desert paradise!

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