Karen is a wonderful host and La Casita is a perfect little Tucson getaway. Close to everything but peaceful and scenic. Plus the vacation dogs are a delightful bonus!
Heather G.
2025 年 4 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Robert S.
2024 年 12 月 4 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great Casita
Enjoyed our stay. Great location for hiking in West Tucson
Robert S.
2024 年 11 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Christine N.
2025 年 3 月 1 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Outstanding!
Perfect blend of modern comfort and old Southwest charm. Ideal getaway. Wonderful host Karen and dogs especially enjoyable.
Christine N.
2025 年 2 月に 16 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jim D.
2024 年 4 月 15 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Enjoyable Stay
The house was perfect for two people A short distance to shopping, hiking, golfing
Jim D.
2024 年 3 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Elizabeth M.
2025 年 3 月 15 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Relaxation at its best
Karen’s lovely casita is just what you need for a relaxing get away. Well stocked with games, books, comfy blankets and pillows. Also a beautiful garden and Mountain View from the porch. You won’t have any problem finding something to do (just ask for recommendations) or doing nothing at all, if that is what you need. Enjoy the stay.
Elizabeth M.
2025 年 3 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Paul K.
2024 年 6 月 2 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Amazing gardens and great liytle guest house
I had a great time here. Not as private as expected but a great visit.
Paul K.
2024 年 5 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Bill R.
2025 年 2 月 4 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Nice quiet respite
Staying at La Casita is especially relaxing as the casita is on a 3 acre lot that feels totally secluded in the desert, but is five minutes from Sweetwater Preserve and a couple miles further to Christopher Columbus park and dog park near the Interstate. The casita is spacious, both the living room and the bedroom. Our second time there, so yes, we would return!
Bill R.
2025 年 1 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Peter C.
2025 年 3 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Outstanding property in a quiet, desert country setting
La Casita is the ideal VRBO. Set on a fabulous 3 acre lot in the hills outside Tucson with mountain desert scenery all around. The property is spacious and very well equipped. The terrace is ideal for enjoying an evening drink while the sun sets. Our host Karen was outstanding. She was available when we had questions and great fun to chat with! We shall return!
Peter C.
2025 年 3 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Meg C.
2024 年 3 月 2 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Lovely Casita
We had a great experience. We loved it and our dog did too. We highly recommend this rental.
Meg C.
2024 年 2 月に 29 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
John M.、Fernandina Beach, Florida
2023 年 12 月 5 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Cozy Casita.
Warm and cozy. gracious host. Our second time to stay, will go back again.perfect for a couple.
John M.
2023 年 11 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Kim C.、Whitefish
2023 年 11 月 13 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Lovely Casita and Hostess
We are so thankful for the peaceful, clean and comfortable space to spend a long weekend! Our hostess Ms. Karen was very helpful and kind. The hot tub and pool were delightful. We were happy with the close proximity to hiking! Excellent Birding was a bonus!
Kim C.
2023 年 11 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Anna J.
2024 年 12 月 27 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Relaxing Desert Winter Visit
This home was extremely cozy and comfortable for my whole Tucson visit. Karen was an outstanding host and her pups were quite the crew of characters too. You may need to check your pulse if you've never soaked in a hot tub under a starlit night sky in Tucson at Karen's place because you have not lived until you've done so. Her property lands perfectly balanced on the edge of town leaving you peacefully immersed in the desert while being a stone's throw from grocery stores or restaurants. I look forward to my next visit to Tucson and stay at La Casita!
Anna J.
2024 年 12 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jim M.
2023 年 4 月 14 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Quiet get away in the desert.
This is a beautiful casita in the desert. Communication with Karen was fantastic, and she went out of her way to make my stay pleasant. Including everything you could need for your stay. It was very quiet, private and close to mountain parks and hiking. I can't wait to go back. Still so much in the area to see. Very highly recommended!
Jim M.
2023 年 4 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Cheri M.
2025 年 3 月 7 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beyond Expectations!
La Casita is beyond words, beyond photos, and beyond any review we read before booking—it truly exceeded our expectations in every way. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and kindness by our incredible host, Karen, whose hospitality and insider knowledge of the area, made our stay even more special.The casita is a dream—beautifully designed, impeccably clean, and perfectly suited for two people looking for a peaceful, private getaway. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated to create a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. The outdoor spaces are just as wonderful, offering stunning surroundings, a soothing spa, and the perfect place to unwind.Adding to the charm, the host’s three friendly dogs brought so much joy and fun to our stay! They were an unexpected highlight and made the experience feel even more like home.If you're considering La Casita—book it! It’s truly a hidden gem, and we can't wait to return.
Cheri M.
2025 年 3 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jeff and Susan P.、Blaine, WA
2023 年 5 月 1 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Perfect Location, Perfect Casita
If you love hiking, a sweet dog, fantastic evening views, and great, kind hosts, this is your place! Karen and Jim are gracious hosts who have a terrific knowledge of the local area, and the casita is wonderful - it was better than we hoped. It is private and nicely situated on the property to provide cool shade when you need it, great sunrises, comfy furnishings, with a home theater system that is beyond expectations. The property is a stone's throw from the Saguaro National Park, which offers nearly unlimited hiking and moutain biking.
Enjoy your stay!
Jeff and Susan P.
2023 年 4 月に 16 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
John W.、Vancouver, BC
2018 年 1 月 5 日
Lovely Casita in the Tucson Foothills
This is a perfect place for a couple - very attractive, with lovely garden setting (and plenty of birds!) to enjoy the Tucson sunrise and sunshine. Much better than a condo somewhere. We liked being outside of town but only 10 or 15 minutes to the best restaurants and sites. Jim and Karen were very helpful but not intrusive. Nice shower, large bedroom and nice home entertainment system when you wanted to watch a film or a game. The booking was straightforward.
John W.
2017 年 12 月に 14 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Lori P.
2019 年 1 月 13 日
Fantastic in every way.
Beautifully appointed casita and gardens with lovely views. Very enjoyable to watch the quail and other birds outside the kitchen window as meals were prepared. Covered terrace was perfect protection for enjoying the winter sun. Lovely views of the sunrise, the skies, the desert, and the mountains. Hot tub perfect for night sky viewing on a chilly desert night. Great selection of movies, games, and books. Home theater/entertainment system was beyond expectation and easy to use. All was clean and well maintained. Karen was charming and accommodated our every need as well as trying to anticipate any others we might have. Definitely planning to stay here again and again and again if available.
Lori P.
2019 年 1 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Sara J.
2024 年 3 月 27 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Amazing property
Great Casita, so relaxing
Sara J.
2024 年 3 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Wendy J.
2023 年 5 月 14 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Peaceful Desert Weekend
We had such a relaxing, peaceful weekend at La Casita. The property had everything we needed and was in an excellent location....away from the city but not too far. My favorite part of the trip was spending the morning on the back patio with my coffee and the numerous birds that came to visit every day. The owners were excellent communicators and I enjoyed chatting with Karen about the garden and the grounds. I would stay there again and highly recommend!
Wendy J.
2023 年 5 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Chad W.
2022 年 11 月 27 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great Couples Getaway
Outstanding place for a weekend off the grid! Fenced in backyard was great for our dog and having access to the hot tub was fantastic.
Chad W.
2022 年 11 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
margery p.
2022 年 11 月 24 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Relaxing spacious casita for two near Sweetwater Preserve
We found that the Casita met our needs very well and exceeded our expectations, The casita itself, well-stocked, felt airy and spacious with the tall ceilings and enough room in the bedroom for both reclining chairs and a desk. Outside Karen has made a great cactus garden with a flagstone walking path through it. One of the branches of the path leads to the hot tub....
We found the hiking three miles away at Sweetwater Preserve to be very good for a daily go-to hike, no need to drive to the national park. Jim and Karen were as knowledgeable as one could ever find (they run the southern Arizona Guide website) and were great hosts and folks to talk to. Two thumbs up!
margery p.
2022 年 11 月に 13 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Sausha P.
2022 年 10 月 28 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Wow! What an amazing Anniversary getaway!
This Casita was a wonderful pick for my husband and I to spend our 24th wedding anniversary ❤️ this place is perfect for a couples getaway. To be perfectly honest we had a hard time leaving to go and explore. Waking up and having coffee on the back porch overlooking the beautiful garden and watching the birds was a wonderful way to relax and unwind. We enjoyed a concert I surprised my husband to go see his favorite band Puscifer. We drove the Saguaro National Park not far from the Casita. The next day we drove to Tombstone and Bisbee and enjoyed a piece of history. Our last day came way to fast. We loved our stay, made wonderful memories ❤️
Dozer is and added welcoming bonus!
Everything is well stocked for cooking.
Bathroom has what you need if you forgot your bathroom bag goodies.
The bed was comfortable and nothing my husband and I slept very well.
The hot tub and the stars at night was also very relaxing.
We will be back!
Thank you Karen and Dozer for making our stay welcoming and cozy in the beautiful Arizona desert!
Sausha P.
2022 年 10 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
des h.
2022 年 5 月 15 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
The Very Best
I doubt you could find a more charming and comfortable well- designed home than this large casita. Coffee in the morning on the patio hoping to spy the baby quails once more or enjoying the pool in the evening chatting to the hosts. A perfect stay.
des h.
2022 年 5 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Mary Z.、Fort Collins
2022 年 5 月 6 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Lovely!
This lovely casita will "wow" you! It's just far enough out of town to enable you to "feel" the desert, but close enough to amenities to make it easy to take advantage of all Tucson has to offer. Lovely space inside and out, and the owners are so kind and accommodating. A special shout out to Dozer, the real "gem" at the property. Hope to return someday soon! Thank you!!
Mary Z.
2022 年 4 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Dan J.
2022 年 4 月 14 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful resort-type setting
Beautiful getaway, couldn’t have asked for better
Dan J.
2022 年 3 月に 14 泊滞在
オーナーについて
オーナー : Karen Ratte
Owner Jim Gressinger is a retired newspaper publisher.
Ms. Karen & I retired to Tucson in 2003. Currently we publish SouthernArizonaGuide.com, a content-rich website with over 100 dining reviews; 50 original videos & dozens of slideshows about the most interesting people & places in Southern Arizona; our recommendations for the best things to see & do; plus a lot of local history & cultural heritage. Last year we had over 500,000 visitors to our website.
We do have advertisers on our website. Our rule is simple. If we cannot wholeheartedly recommend your establishment to our friends & family, you cannot advertise on Southern Arizona Guide.
Our dining reviews are as objective as we can make them. Seldom does a restaurant owner or manager know that we've been to his or her establishment until a week or two later when we publish our review on Southern Arizona Guide or on our Southern Arizona Guide blog.
I almost always take other with me to do a review. The deal is simple. I pay for the meals. They each have to order something different so we can sample a broad spectrum of menu items.
On our Southern Arizona Guide, there are restaurants, attractions, and other places that we DO NOT recommend. For the benefit of our website visitors, we are serious critics, not like you will find elsewhere.
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
Our casita is roomy & comfortable. It has its own back yard with cactus garden. But our guests can enjoy all of our other gardens such as the rose garden, and the Anniversary Garden outside the Casita bedroom.
Our guests have no sense that there is a major metropolitan area anywhere nearby. Yet, it takes only 15 minutes to get to the Historic District of Downtown Tucson and 22 minutes to the University of Arizona.
この宿泊施設の特徴
When we have no guests, the Casita is our den and home theater. Our guests may take advantage of our music & theater system.
Another advantage of staying at La Casita is that very few locals know the area as well as we do. That's not bragging. It's our job. Our guests take advantage of our local knowledge. The best hiking trails, the best museums, the best art galleries and performing arts, etc. We love sharing our local knowledge. It's what we do.