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Spectacular Desert View Guest House

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Pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Terrace/patio
Perched on top of a hill, this charming guest house in Tucson Foothills boasts breathtaking views of the Sonoran Desert and Catalina mountains. Enjoy outdoor meals or soak up the sun on the deck overlooking Big Saguaro Cacti, perfect for nature lovers. With a private swimming pool, gas grill, wireless internet and 5000 sq foot private outdoor area with different sitting/lounge places you can relax at your own pace.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 241 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spectacular Desert View Guest House

Charming little guest house on top of the hill with about 5000 sq feet unique, private outdoor area and breathtaking views! It sits on the top of the hill and the real beauty is the view from the double deck that overhangs the cliff. Enjoy spectacular views of Sonoran Desert and Catalina mountains all day long. It is perfect for people who love to spend time outdoors! Soak up the sun on the deck or enjoy your outdoor meals. Big Saguaro Cacti stand on the desert creating the most unforgettable view. Sometimes you can even see wildlife that inhabits this most expensive of neighborhoods of Tucson Foothills.

Property is located in Tucson Foothills. It is close to everything but it provides quite and comfortable escape from the busy city. Guest house has about 440 sq feet. It is complete and comfortable.
It has: one bedroom with a closet, bathroom with tub and shower and kitchen combined with a living area.
There is also private swimming pool (not heated) at the location.

**The KITCHEN has all you need to feel at home and prepare your meals. Big refrigerator, gas stove and oven, coffee maker, electric kettle, toaster, microwave and blender.
**The BEDROOM has very comfortable queen size bed.**In the living room you can enjoy watching television on a sofa. There is 42 inch flat screen TV with DVD player and several DVD movies.
**Wireless Internet
**gas grill
**private driveway
**additional utility room with washer and dryer.
**5000 sq foot private outdoor area with different sitting/lounge places. and swimming pool.
** parking place
**We are less than 5 min away from the BIKE LOOP (Rillito River) which goes for miles around town and connects to Santa Cruz Loop. (24-50 miles of biking).

This unique house sits high on the hill on 5 acres of desert. It is private with a big double deck and a swimming pool. Sit, relax and enjoy our beautiful place. It is so beautiful that you will want to spend your time outdoors.
You are close to everything: grocery store 5min away, restaurants 3-5 minutes away, mall and movies 8 minutes away, tennis, golf, bicycling, hiking. But most of all you can enjoy sunny weather sitting by the pool or looking over the desert. All utilities included. We have all you need ready for you so when you arrive you can enjoy your stay.

There are lots of interesting places to visit. Some of them are:
Sonoran Desert Museum,
Old Tucson Museum ( Place where old western movies where made)
Pima Air and Space Museum,
Titan missile museum
Mission San Xavier del Bac
Sabino Canyon,
Saguaro National Park
Mount Lemon,
International Wildlife Museum,
De Grazzia Gallery in the Sun
Tombstone only 90 min away
Kartchner caverns and Colossal cave
Tumaccacori Mission
Tubac
Birding sites at Ramsey and Madera Canyon

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 440 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Smoking is allowed outside the guest house.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: no pool fencing

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spectacular Desert View Tucson
Spectacular Desert View Guest House
Spectacular Desert View Guest House Tucson
Spectacular Desert Mountain View Guest House
Spectacular Desert View Guest House Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • La Paloma Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Tucson Mall - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • University of Arizona - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 13 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Tohono Transit Center - 7 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 14 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caravan Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular Desert View Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spectacular Desert View Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Desert View Guest House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Desert View Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Desert View Guest House located?

Located in Catalina Foothills, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of St. Phillips Plaza, Joesler Village and Rillito Park Horse Racetrack. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and Rillito River Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Spectacular Desert View Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Garrick P.

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

Great location

It was a great location with amazing views.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Just what we needed

Perfect for my wife and myself. Very affordable and functional rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Therese D.

Liked: Location

Nice location, old apartment

View was nice, the apartment was old. Not the charming kind of old.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

steve t.

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

Tucson mountain

Beautiful views, nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence H., Parker, CO US

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

Great location for my photo trip

Desert View Guest House was the perfect location as a base my photo explorations of the Tucson area. Meg was a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Peaceful & Spectacular

Comfortable, quiet, beautiful views, close to restaurants and trails. Great place to chill out. Would stay again. Thanks to Meg- very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

3327 E River Rd, Tucson

We stayed a week at this property exploring areas of Tucson. I was a little confused at the layout of the property but the property manager was quick to respond and very helpful. The casita attached to the garage was comfortable and had enough kitchen ware that I could cook what I needed to. Not knowing anything about Tucson it was a pretty sweet pick. Although close to River Rd, at night the traffic was minimal and it was quiet. Good eats, nice parks, the Rillito River path were all very close.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

Review Catalina

The property was small buy perfect for my husband and I. The view was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Private Desert Getaway

We loved the private desert getaway. It was warm and relaxing. The views and sunsets were great. We enjoyed the pool every day. Would absolutely come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara R.

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

A peaceful & quiet getaway

Had a great stay! Was looking for solitude and quiet and that’s what I got. Loved the quaint guesthouse & enjoyed the pool and spacious back yard. Sunrises & sunsets were spectacular! Meg was responsive & communications were easy. Will definitely be going back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dann J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucson

Overall experience was not up to par compared to past VRBO experiences, of which we have had many.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rick G.

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

week long stay in Catalina foothills

We enjoyed our stay - in particular the location and views afforded by the property. It is small, but comfortable - however the pictures were obviously taken some time ago, as the interior of the property is showing a bit of wear and tear. We looked for an extra blanket for the bed with no luck. The outer areas really need cleaned up and the BBQ was dirty enough to be considered unusable. So, it was good, but could have been great with a bit more attention to details.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Molly K.

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

Super Location!

The property is very private and above all the hustle bustle, but in proximity to everything you may need. Perfect. As the description states, the pool is in not heated, which made it useless in mid-February. A bummer, but it worth complaining about. Sipping tea on a 56 degree morning while sitting on the patio with sun on your face was glorious
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice setting

Nice setting. Neat old house. Good WiFi. The well water was pretty funky (brown) when we arrived but the property manager advised letting it run until it cleared. It took quite a while but that did the trick. We especially liked the owl that roosted in a nearby tree every night.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D., Denver, CO USA

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

Views Sunsets and Tranquility

The views of the mountains, the city and the sunsets were breathtaking. The pool area is delightful and peaceful place to hangout and the environment is tranquil. The bed was comfortable, the kitchen was clean, updated and useful. The owner was responsive, helpful and kind. Although it feels like you are up and way from everything, I was 10 minutes to campus, and 5 minutes to anything else I would want to access. Perfect. I would stay here again.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

It was difficult to find the unit when first arriving. The house was small, but quite cozy. The owners need to give some attention to the home such as replacing the door to the laundry room. The door will not shut and during a storm it just slammed open and shut all night long.. Overall, I enjoyed staying there and would so again.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Alan S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular location. Property needs some updates.

The pictures are accurate, but the site is even better then I expected. The whole pool area is private to the rental and includes a bonus sheltered area. The main house isn't occupied so there's plenty of privacy...even from the other rental unit. It's very close to The Loop and many shops and restaurants. It is on top of a hill that that take effort to walk or with a bike. The interior is quite dated but serviceable. It need paint and new carpet.
Stayed 45 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen R.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

For the most part, no surprises...

First time using Vrbo. We knew the unit was small and somewhat dated...but the large property gave us a quiet and secluded "get-away" feel. The location was ideal for us to explore Tucson and the surrounding area. If the amenities where up-graded and better stocked we would have little to complain about.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Nice spot

Cozy guest house, lovely views, lots of outdoor space.
Stayed 34 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen k.

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

Great private guest house

This little guest house was great as a base for hiking in Tucson. It's located between the two Saguaro National Parks and the Santa Catalina Mountains. I had great privacy, everything I needed in the house and a beautiful setting to sit outside. I enjoyed the pool, the decks, the sunrises and sunsets. A great horned owl perched on a tree at dusk and hooted for a while.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff J.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Somewhat disappointing

The location of the property was excellent as far as accessibility to most destinations of interest in the Tucson area. The views of the Mountains and Desert were great. The only negative issue was the constant traffic noise as the property is close to a major thoroughfare. The House is small and only suitable for 2 people and it still felt rather confined. When we first entered the house it smelled musty like it had been shut up and hadn't been used in a while. The pool is not heated and the water was in the 40-50 degree range and therefore not usable(Note: we stayed in January, later in the year it may warm up?). The outdoor space is very nice and has a portable firepit which we used several times. The listing amenities state there is a private driveway with remote opening gate, this was not the case as the driveway "appeared" to be shared with a neighboring house and the gate was always in the open position with the control pad no longer usable. The Kitchen sink plugged up on us and had to be plunged out by the Host, they did correct the problem right away. By far the biggest issue/problem is the NOISE the water heater makes every time it fires up to heat the water(which is quite often) As another reviewer stated, it sounds like a pair of tennis shoes tumbling in your dryer and this noise is transmitted throughout the house and woke us up many a night. In conclusion if someone where to ask me if we would stay there again the answer would unfortunately be no.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

William D.

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

nice place

just right
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sandra W., Tucson

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Deceptive

Property photos on webSite were very misleading. The casita felt claustrophobic. In the bedroom there were pieces of ceiling peeling and falling onto the bedcovers. It was somewhat rundown and the tiny kitchen was very ill-equipped. The coffee maker was a small plastic device which we tried to clean and was impossible to get out the grounds and calcification. A scorpion greeted us at the door upon our arrival. The view of the mountains from the backyard was lovely but we could hear the constant din of cars on River Road. We were extremely disappointed and stayed only 2 of the 7 nights we paid for and moved on to another home elsewhere in Tucson.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021