Desert Guesthouse - 10 Acre Property NW Tucson

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9.7Outstanding
(15 Ratings)
Guests praised the peaceful, quiet, and comfortable environment of the property, highlighting the welcoming and attentive hosts Patty and Jim.
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9.7 / 10.0
Outstanding(15 Ratings)

House in Tortolita, AZ

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

Please note that due to local regulations the property is generally only available for 30 days or more. Please contact me for shorter stays.

This 10 acre property is located in the uplands of the Sonoran Desert. It is surrounded with majestic saguaros, ironwood trees and cactus abound. The property is in a pocket of natural desert yet just 5 minutes to I10 (Twin Peaks interchange). The guesthouse sits on its own private area and can barely see the main house. You may watch Harris and Redtail Hawks flying overhead, catch a glimpse of a great western owl or a bobcat and see the roadrunner and coyotes scampering the grounds. The hummingbirds winter here as well and if you supply the nectar in the feeders they will grace your presence. The roads are dirt however we are only approx. 1/4 mile to the nearest paved road. The area has horse ranches and you are likely to see the equestrians and cowboys strolling the roads along with a mule drawn cart on occasion. It is excellent for hiking and mountain biking. There are numerous golf courses nearby from the Ritz Carlton at Dove Mtn (along with the Gallery and Heritage Highlands) - to the local county course at Arthur Pack.

The guesthouse has a master bedroom with a king bed as well as a television. The second bedroom has a twin(w/ pop up trundle). All luxury linens are included. The greatroom/kitchen offers comfort to watch a smart 55 inch television. You can stream many channels. We offer fast WiFi - 200mbps download and 40 mbps upload speeds There is a fireplace in the greatroom. The living room and dining room are in the Arizona Room - a room that is glass on all three sides. This room is wonderful for reading and for watching the hummingbirds and desert wildlife coming and going. The main area of the guest house has bamboo flooring and the Arizona room is all Mexican Saltillo tile. Outside you will find 2 large covered porches, a flagstone patio and lighted ramada along with a BBQ grill. This house also has an oversized carport with a large laundry and outdoor storage room attached.

We are minutes to the U of A, downtown (Trolley) and less than 1.5 hrs to Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix. The Tucson airport is approx. 20 minutes away. Come relax and enjoy the dry warmth of the desert. Summers offer spectacular lightning events and wonderful sunsets. The heat is dry and the temps can drop 25 degrees in 15 minutes after a shower - which rarely lasts over 20 minutes.

Of course our winters are the 'high' season and what better place to escape the cold, damp weather. Late January - February will bring us the Tucson Gem Show (world’s largest) . We have several golf tournaments in February as well as the Tucson Rodeo Parade- the world's largest non motorized parade before the rodeo. El Tour de Tucson - Bicycle race in November is a world class event.

My husband and I live on the property and have been in Tucson for almost 40 years enjoying the southwest deserts. We are avid hikers and when not in Tucson you will find us escaping to the cool rivers of the western states or perhaps to the beaches of Mexico. We enjoy cooking, sharing recipes, tales of travels over a glass of wine. We can be quietly friendly or here to help you enjoy and plan your stay in the Tucson Desert.

Tucson is a great place to enjoy the out of doors and the multicultural heritage of the area.

Tucson Sites
University of Arizona
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
Pima Air and Space Museum
Old Tucson Studios
San Xavier Mission
Saguaro National Park
Center for Creative Photography (U of A)
Reid Park Zoo
Mt Lemmon Scenic Byway
Sabino Canyon
Kitt Peak Observatory
Sonoita/ Elgin Vineyards
Bisbee AZ
Tombstone AZ
Tubac Artist Community
Tumacacori Mission


Please ask me about multi month discounts and corporate stays. Also contact me directly for stays shorter than 1 month.

Amenities at Desert Guesthouse - 10 Acre Property NW Tucson

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Tortolita, AZ


Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10.0
Outstanding(15 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests praised the peaceful, quiet, and comfortable environment of the property, highlighting the welcoming and attentive hosts Patty and Jim.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·mag 2025
This is the best rental we have ever stayed at! It feels like a secluded oasis with lots of land, incredible landscaping and terrific views of the mountains during the day and city lights and stars at night. Although it feels secluded it's conveniently located to many amenities. Patty and Jim are also the best hosts we have ever encountered. They made us feel welcome the entire time and provided many recommendations for music, food, recreation and other things. During our stay we purchased a new home in the Tucson area and it's good to know we've met our first friends already! Can't recommend this property enough!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·apr 2023
I have only good things to say about the property and the owners Patty and Jim. Hoping to come back in the future.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·mag 2022
Peaceful, quiet, comfortable, relaxing.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·feb 2022
VRBO made life difficult, but the owners were on top of it and graciously solved all problems.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Desert Guesthouse - 10 Acre Property NW Tucson. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Desert Guesthouse - 10 Acre Property NW Tucson pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Desert Guesthouse - 10 Acre Property NW Tucson?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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