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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
£241
avg per night

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Tucson, AZ
  • Tucson Mall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Tucson Convention Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Extra bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Extra bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

Room

  • 1500 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
Price is £241 avg per night,

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About the area

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this guesthouse is in the mountains. International Wildlife Museum and Berger Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Shonto Trading Post and Old Tucson Studios. Funtasticks Family Fun Park and Children's Museum Tucson are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Starr Pass Golf Club - 14 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Tucson Mall - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • University of Arizona - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Old Tucson Studios - 19 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 17 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caps & Corks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Signature Grill at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Daisy Mae's Steakhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Looking for a getaway? BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE Guest House! Hiking - Biking - Relax

Beautiful home in a quiet and scenic area.

Our guest house is nestled on 5 acres in the foothills of the Tucson mountains. We are 1/4 of a mile within walking and mountain biking trails. We are 10 miles from downtown Tucson and 10 miles from the desert museum.

While staying here there is a very good chance you will see deer and other wildlife come through the yard. We are in a very quite area but close enough to downtown Tucson. We are 20 miles from the Tucson airport.

We have just completed a total remodel - new bedding, new granite, 2 new bathrooms, new paint and an alarm system. One TV in the main living room and one in the master bedroom - both have direct TV. Black out shades in the master bedroom.

We do live on the same property - close to the guest house but you will have total privacy. We have rented previous and all renters have commented on the privacy that they have. We are here if you have any questions or concerns or would like any tourist information. Just let us know what you need!

Property manager

Monica Carlson

Languages

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Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Looking for a getaway? BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE Guest House! Hiking - Biking - Relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Looking for a getaway? BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE Guest House! Hiking - Biking - Relax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Looking for a getaway? BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE Guest House! Hiking - Biking - Relax?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Looking for a getaway? BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE Guest House! Hiking - Biking - Relax located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sweetwater Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Silverbell Golf Course and International Wildlife Museum. University of Arizona and Christopher Columbus Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Looking for a getaway? BEAUTIFUL & PRIVATE Guest House! Hiking - Biking - Relax Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Perfect Spot

Monica's guest house is incredible! Beautiful location, clean, well-appointed and designed. Was a comfortable stay and our host was most accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Spring Desert R & R time!

Beautiful relaxing time surrounded by Cactus, birds and other wildlife! Close to hiking in the Sweetwater Preserve! Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Beautiful home and another amazing stay

We absolutely love this home and keep returning every year. Monica is a wonderful host and house is very clean and comfortable. Our favorite thing is the large picture windows where we can look out on to the beautiful desert scenery - lots of cactus and wildlife. Totally safe and peaceful yet enough close to the main parts of the city to be convenient for gem show visits. We will return again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kal S.

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

Desert Museum Lodging

This casita feels like you are staying at the desert museum and has wonderful access to mountain biking at Sweetwater preserve. Great host too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Beyond Our Expectations

We enjoyed our three weeks at this very unique guest house. It is extremely well kept and furnished with everything needed. The property is a nature lovers dream. You can walk its gardens or hike in the nearby preserve. We watched birds and wildlife esque view of the Tucson Mountains. from inside and had a picture
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Nashville, TN

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

Nice host

Super nice to deal with. Looking forward to my 2023 visit
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Wonderful

Thank you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C., Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

Snowbird escape

The property is exactly as described. Even though we did not have ideal weather, We were able to golf, hike, dine and shop easily from this location in western Tucson. Our host was on location and very gracious and happy to accommodate our needs. The desert location gave us the opportunity to see quail, coyotes, deer, hummingbirds, hawks and owls right outside our window. The best experience was coming home after a long day to this beautiful property situated above Tucson’s twinkling lights
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Our 2nd Stay at the Beautiful Guest Home

This was our second stay at this lovely 2 bedroom home. We loved it just as much this time. Our favorite things about the home are the gorgeous desert views out of the large windows at the front of the house, the comfortable beds and really nice master bath. Monica and her family live in the main house right across the drive but there is plenty of privacy. Monica is very quick to respond to any communication. We will be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sweet Property Near Sweetwater

Half a mile walk from the guest house on back roads and you are in beautiful Sweetwater Preserve. How sweet is that? But it gets better. Inside and out the property is beautiful, well maintained, and clean. Not shown in any of the pictures is a table and chairs on the back patio that is wonderful for taking in the sunset or sipping a cup of coffee in the morning. Such a quiet and peaceful setting, we felt lucky to find this place. Monica was a great host and obviously takes great pride in providing her guests a 5 star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evette A.

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

Desert oasis

This place was perfect for our short stay in Tucson. Feels like you're worlds away yet you are only a short drive to civilization. I love the wildlife so seeing the coyotes, quail, cardinals, cottontails, and jack rabbits was such a joy. It’s like national geographic right outside your window! I can’t wait to have an excuse to go back. There was still some wildlife I didn’t get to see. Monica was super attentive and very sweet. Loved the history of the property and the love that went in to bring it back to life. If this is how you roll, don’t give it a second thought to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Great place with beautiful surroundings

We enjoyed our 3 night stay here. Everything was clean and in top shape, the beds were super comfortable and the views and wildlife were awesome. We particularly enjoyed the close access to the Sweetwater preserve hiking and biking trails that can be accessed nearby. We would definitely highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

john b.

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

Desert escape

Great house, setting, birds, hospitality. House - very nice detail/finishes, bed Setting - really nice grounds, paths Birds - feeders with a good collection of regulars; and a good walk to the Sweetwater Preserve Hospitality - couldn't be more friendly/accomodating
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

We love it and keep coming back

This was our 3rd stay at Monica's guest home. It is so amazing to wake up to the beautiful views of the desert; the house has large picture windows in the front. There is so much wildlife that passes through the property and it was fun to try to spot coyotes, javelina, hares and birds every morning and evening. Despite the natural beauty and wildlife, this home is very convenient to the city of Tucson. I highly recommend this home, it is beautiful inside and out.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C., Phoenix, AZ 85048

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

Spring Weekend in Tucson

My wife and I selected this property so we would be in close proximity to the Marana TIMPA airstrip to see our son compete with his DBF team that had traveled down from Colorado for the weekend. The home was about 30 minutes from the TIMPA facility. We drove through the Saguaro National Park to get there; which turned out to be some of the most picturesque desert southwest scenery in Arizona. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The vacation home and the surrounding property were absolutely stunning. Extremely relaxing in and around the updated guest home. Very quiet neighborhood well off main roads. Huge panoramic picture windows on every wall of the house looking out over beautiful desert surroundings. Saw far more sonoran wildlife out the windows of the home than we did while we were out hiking. Best advice I can give is to alot plenty of time to relax at the house and let the birds and animals come to you. Amazing sunsets behind western Tucson mountain peaks off the back patio. Host was very friendly, accessible, and communicative before, during and after the stay. Don't miss out on this experience. Highly recommended. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Beautiful, tranquil setting

Lovely home on the outskirts of the city. We loved the saguaro garden, birds and wildlife.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kal S.

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

Spring n

Great host, wonderful location. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamorra B.

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

Quiet beauty

So loved our stay! The views of the cactus garden and mountains were wonderful. Very quiet location except for the birds owls and coyotes. Sweet water preserve is walking distance away for good hiking. We were surrounded by other trails you can drive to. Monica was a very gracious and responsive hostess. The guest house was updated quaint and clean.. Looking forward to another stay! Mary and Tammy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

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

Great stay!

Great location. Very clean. Lots of room. Great to sit outside and have coffee and or wine and enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven Z.

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

Excellent Place

This place is really nice. Beautiful location up in the hills about 20 minutes from downtown Tucson. Very quiet and super clean. Stunning views of the mountains and great desert landscaping. It is a guest house located next to the main house but totally private. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H., Cincinnati

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

Getaway!

What a wonderful time we had staying at Monica's place. She was friendly and helpful in all that we wanted and needed for our stay. The property was quiet, beautiful and exactly what we were looking for in a getaway. We felt welcome and well taken care of as guests. The accommodations were clean and well maintained. I would highly recommend a stay here and we will be booking again. So grateful to have found such a special place. Thank you to our amazing hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Best place that we have ever stayed in Tucson!

We absolutely loved Monica's guest house. We come to Tucson ever year and have had a different rental every time but this one is by far our favorite. The guest house is located in a beautiful area with tons of cacti and wildlife. We loved eating breakfast while looking out of the large windows at the incredible scenery. The beds are super comfy and it was so quiet at night that we slept really well every night of the trip. The guest house itself is very nicely updated and luxuries like the oversized shower and heated bathroom fans made our stay extra pleasant. We loved the little booklet inside the home that talked about the history of the guesthouse and showed pictures before its rehab. We are planning to return next year and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rene K.

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

Repeat visit

We came back after a great visit last year and we’re equally pleased. Guess we will be back next year too!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Colorado

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

Splendid Serenity

Monica & Mike are lovely hosts. The house and setting are Zen like. The Pima County Open Space, which is in walking distance, is 880 acres with miles of trails. We spent two weeks here and loved every minute of stay. Monica was extremely responsive to our every need. Hope to return for all of the above reasons & the beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021