Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Rillito River Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Patio
Swimming pool
Barbecue grill
Electric vehicle charging point
Air-conditioning
Pet-friendly
Explore the area
Tucson, AZ
Rillito River Park
Place, Rillito River Park
17 min walk
Tucson Mall
Place, Tucson Mall
2 min drive
Rillito Park Horse Racetrack
Place, Rillito Park Horse Racetrack
3 min drive
Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
31 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Desert Morada Casita N- 1 BED 1 BATH Dog Friendly maximum 2-NO OTHER PETS
State Tax #21272215 Convenient location, near midtown Tucson. Casita N is a 600 square foot one bedroom with king size bed, one bathroom with walk-in shower, great room with kitchen and living area. The unit has a nice size south facing walled private yard near the saltwater pool which is accessible from the bedroom. Carefully chosen fixtures and furnishings are for your comfort and enjoyment. All casitas are furnished with linens, blankets, and towels. The living room has leather sleeper sofa-opens up to a queen size bed, and leather recliner, a flat screen TV (cable tv), and the kitchen is fully stocked with cooking and dining utensils. The casita has its own full size washer and dryer in the unit. We do provide free secure parking in our gated parking lot for one car per casita. All parking is in assigned parking spaces. Traveling with a second vehicle, they are able to park on the street outside the complex, or if available we do have a few additional parking spaces for rent at $10 per night extra. Dogs up to 60 pounds allowed provided they are not a 'pit bull or pit bull mix', do NOT bark, and are not left in the unit alone unless crated. There is a limit of 2 dogs per unit. NO OTHER TYPES OF PETS ARE ALLOWED!
Please note: hosting a party, or group gathering such as a wedding, funeral, circus, baby showers, birthday parties, dinner parties etc are not allowed and will result in immediate eviction. Plan to have a couple of friends for family members over please just let us know. They will need to park on the street and you will need to escort them in.
The site is an acre in size, there are 8 cameras that record 24/7 on the property. The cameras are located on the exterior of the buildings-easily viewable by guests and allow the Owners to view the parking lot, property entrances, pool area and rear portion of the site. No cameras view or record inside the buildings or in the private rear yards of each unit.
Pool: there is a large pool in the center of the property that is open 8 am to 8 pm and is for use by paying guests only. All kids 17 and under must be supervised by an adult-the adult must be in the pool area when their underaged guest/child is in the pool area. We do not heat the pool.
Smoking is allowed in parking lot only, smoking is not allowed on other areas on this property. You will be asked to leave the property and forfeit the remaining portion of your payment if found to be smoking in the unit or refuse to smoke only in the parking lot. If smoking is noticed inside our rental, you will be charged for a thorough professional cleaning at a minimum of $250 to clean all bedding, furniture, walls, etc.
Additional charges- Rental rate is based upon double occupancy (meaning up to 2 people in a unit) We charge for additional guests above 2-this includes kids. Additional guest fee is $30 per person per night. Have someone stay just one night-you need to pay for that guest for that one night ahead of time. You must notify us ahead of time if you do have additional guests stay the night so we can collect the additional fees.
Sales tax is 12.1% and collected for all rental payments and fees.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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 deadlock
About the area
Tucson
Limberlost, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. St. Phillip's in the Hills and 4th Avenue are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tucson Mall and St. Phillips Plaza. Check out an event or a game at Tucson Convention Center, and consider making time for Pima Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, rock climbing and cycling in the area.
Heirloom Farmers Markets - Rillito Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Tucson Mall - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
Rillito Park Horse Racetrack - 3 min drive - 1.2 km
St. Phillips Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Tohono Transit Center - 3 min drive
Tucson Station - 9 min drive
Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 3 min drive
The Cheesecake Factory - 3 min drive
Red Captain Coffee - 15 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 11 min walk
Taco Bell - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Desert Morada Casita N- 1 BED 1 BATH Dog Friendly maximum 2-NO OTHER PETS have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Desert Morada Casita N- 1 BED 1 BATH Dog Friendly maximum 2-NO OTHER PETS?
As of 12 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Desert Morada Casita N- 1 BED 1 BATH Dog Friendly maximum 2-NO OTHER PETS on 11 Oct 2026 start from £108, 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 Desert Morada Casita N- 1 BED 1 BATH Dog Friendly maximum 2-NO OTHER PETS pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Desert Morada Casita N- 1 BED 1 BATH Dog Friendly maximum 2-NO OTHER PETS?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Desert Morada Casita N- 1 BED 1 BATH Dog Friendly maximum 2-NO OTHER PETS?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Desert Morada Casita N- 1 BED 1 BATH Dog Friendly maximum 2-NO OTHER PETS?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Desert Morada Casita N- 1 BED 1 BATH Dog Friendly maximum 2-NO OTHER PETS located?
Located in Limberlost, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rillito River Park and Tucson Mall. Funtasticks Family Fun Park and Rillito Park Horse Racetrack are also within 1 mile (2 km). Tohono Transit Center is 20 minutes by foot.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Had all what we needed..very clean, quiet and secure…host communicated in timely way. Location was close to bike rentals, grocery stores and was a great home base for us
Our four night stay here was one of our best travel experiences. The well- designed casita was comfortable, well equipped and very tastefully decorated. It is convenient to downtown Tucson and near shopping and restaurants. Highly recommended.
James Patrick G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2024
Thank you so much, James! We appreciate you!! It is nice to know what you think of our rental.
We loved this place. Each unit has a unique design. One of the owners (or both) must have great architectural sense. There was a plumbing problem and they responded immediately and made everything right. Good security and parking. Thanks for a great stay!
We were pleasantly surprised at the Moranda Casitas. Rooms were spacious, storage great, and private patio unexpected. Only problem we had was limited WiFi for zoom meetings.
Maggie L.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2023
Interesting, I have zoom meeting all the time there and no issues at all. Pleasantly surprised??? By what? That our pictures are accurate?
By the way, we are known as Desert Morada Casitas. Thank you.
Verified
8/10 Good
David
20 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The road just outside the gates is terrible & the area has a "sketchy" vibe. Again, this is OUTSIDE the security gates of the area. The owner/manager is VERY hands-on & attentive as well as pleasurable to interact with. I fully plan on staying here during next year's visit to see my sister.
We have been staying in VRBO's for a long time and we both agreed we have never stayed in one that was so thoughtfully put together...it was also very clean and quiet. The furniture was comfortable, the bed was fantastic. The kitchen was meticulously organized with enough silverware, pots and pans, towels, cleaning products. A screen door onto the patio needed attention , I called and literally within 15 minutes it was repaired. Amazing!If we return to Tucson, there is no other place we would stay...
This property had the most amount of rules that I have ever experienced. Some of the rules were unenforceable and quite honestly laughable (only handwash pots and pans). There is no way for them to know how you washed the pots and pans. Otherwise, the casita was beautiful and was great for us.
Tracy P.
Stayed 44 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Washing pots and pans is a rule that we appreciate because they last longer--we try to buy quality and appreciate it when guests treat our rental the way they would like us to treat theirs. It helps us keep your costs down. Funny, the cynics don't seem to get it. Yes, we have suggestions and cannot police everyone. In our experience, only rule breakers have a problem with our rules. And, the rules are written because of them. Perhaps try the Motel 6 where there are no rules and everything is bulletproof. No kitchen there either. And no gated parking lot. By the way: We went to St. John's and one rule was that we would be charged $70 if we did not dispose of our trash at the local dumpster, a ten minute drive away. Their rules make us look like wimps.
The Casita has a nice atmosphere. The patio is great for breakfast or an evening coffee. The bed, shower and livingroom were very convenient. We enjoyed our stay.
Ron P.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2023
We are happy to know you like the place, Ron! Thank you!
About the host
Hosted by Maria Christine Ruedinger
Owners: Design team with licensed architect and interior designer. Have been in the vacation rental business since 2010.
What makes this property unique
With 15 units available from one bedroom one bath to two bedroom two bath units, we can accommodate groups for special occasions.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests