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A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat

Remarkable architecture in the heart of an extraordinary desert landscape, minutes from shopping, dining, galleries, and world-class hiking the Jacobson House offers luxury, authenticity, privacy, and uncompromising comfort. The Jacobson House invites guests to intimately experience a landmark of 20th-century modern design and the work of Judith Chafee, one of America’s great architects.

Secluded and surrounded by 4 acres of undeveloped Sonoran desert, the three-bedroom three-bathroom Jacobson House is a remarkable retreat. The restrained aesthetic, muted natural palette, extraordinary views, defused light, and award-winning architecture allows guests to detach and reconnect to the rhythms of sunrise and sunset. Designed to complement the Sonoran desert, the house blurs the lines of indoor and outdoor, responding to the unique conditions of the Arizona landscape. Minutes from shopping, dining, galleries, and hiking the property offers luxury, beauty, and uncompromising comfort.

Sited on a desert plateau and surrounded by magnificent saguaros stands, the Jacobson House offers consummate privacy just minutes from Tucson’s best amenities, shopping, restaurants, galleries, and world-class hiking. Designed in response to the desert and to complement the rugged beauty of Southern Arizona, the house’s relaxed and elegant design is ideal for families or small groups of friends. With a private pool, the indoor and outdoor spaces offer ample capacity to unwind. Site-specific architecture, outdoor lounge seating, and dining area offers remarkable connections to the desert and expansive unparalleled views. Inside offers numerous iconic spaces, king-size and queen-sized beds, dining room, professional-grade kitchen, living room with wood burning fireplace, view room and library.

This award-winning, National Register-listed, historic landmark property, designed by one of the southwest great 20th-century architects Judith Chafee is located in Tucson’s central Catalina Foothills Estates with unparalleled views of the city, Santa Catalina mountains, and desert. An architecture of seduction, the house features three bedrooms and three baths, original concrete floors three fireplaces and soaring ceilings.

Designed by master architect Judith Chafee, FAIA, in 1975 and built in 1977, the Jacobson House is an icon of 20th-century modern desert design. The house embraces light, blurs the division between the outside and indoors, and creates space to breathe and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. The Jacobson House is an impressive modern masterpiece and private residence that you can call home while vacationing in Tucson. The Jacobson House is an architecture of seduction. One of the great 20th-century modern designs in Southern Arizona, the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Pima County Historic Landmark. Staying at The Jacobson House is a unique opportunity to intimately connect with the work of one of America’s great architects.

Spectacular desert views
Private 15m (50ft) swimming pool
Private courtyards
Roof terrace with sun loungers, lounge seating, and dining area
Three bedrooms with king-size and queen beds
Living room with fireplace, dining room
Professional-grade kitchen
Three bathrooms with showers
Wi-Fi, TV, sound system, safe
Central Air-conditioning, heating

Property manager

Demion Clinco

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Local artist showcase
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • La Encantada - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. Phillips Plaza - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • La Paloma Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Tucson Mall - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • University of Arizona - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Tohono Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 17 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hacienda Del Sol - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Union Public House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Flying Leap Vineyards Tasting Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat located?

Located in Catalina Foothills, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of La Encantada, St. Phillip's in the Hills and St. Phillips Plaza. Rillito Park Horse Racetrack and Coronado National Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S., Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary weekend
My husband and I stayed for our anniversary weekend and had the most incredible time. The house is absolutely stunning. It was like a piece of art with the most incredible views. It has such a modern retro vibe and we just loved everything about it. The hosts left us a very lovely gift basket and some wine. Any and every question we had was met with a very quick response. We would most def stay here again. I have never seen a property like it. Once again I have to say just how beautiful it is. Thank you so much for a lovely weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cicely P., Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Just wonderful!
We had the best time at this beautiful, charming gem of a property, conveniently located but that feels so private. Cooked together (well stocked kitchen), shared meals, beautiful gathering areas, gorgeous peaceful places for rest (comfortable bedrooms, lovely clean bathrooms). It made for such a special, memorable occasion. Host was incredibly responsive, warm, and helpful. Cleaning lady was kind and patient. We feel very lucky to have had the chance to stay at this special place, right before it was listed on the registry of historic sites! We all wanted to stay longer. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022