Overall our stay was a very good experience. The positives outweigh the negatives. POSITIVES: 1. The beautiful and private backyard was the main reason we chose this rental and it did not disappoint! A haven for birds w/trees, plants and flowers. The pool is lovely, tho not heated so we weren't able to swim for our Feb/March stay - except to soak our feet after hiking which was great! Yard includes multiple seating areas providing both sun and shade PLUS a gas fire table for relaxing with a drink after dark. 2. A very spacious home, nicely decorated- not sterile like many rentals. Plenty of room when our daughter & friends spent a week to do rock climbing in the mountains. Well supplied w/ towels, sheets, blankets, supplies. 3. Safe, mostly quiet, family community w/2 parks near the house. Walk to grocery store & bagel shop.4. Super friendly, VERY responsive owners were nearby and available to help with ANY needs or concerns. If you ask for something, they will probably get it for you! NEGATIVES:1. Like most rentals, some functional aspects are pretty old/ tired (appliances, plumbing, TV's, etc) Some seating is worn flat. Quality mattresses, but metal frames w/ board platforms are noisy/hard. 2. Rita Ranch is next to a busy RR line, w/ trains running all night which sometimes disturbs sleep. It is a bit isolated from the city proper, so takes a long time to get anywhere (true no matter where you stay in Tucson!) Proximity to Interstate 10 helps.