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Spectacular suite with mountain views

Vacation home in Tucson with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in Tucson's Catalina Foothills, this 2-story mother-in-law suite offers a serene retreat with spectacular views of the Sonoran Desert and Catalina Mountains. With a private covered sitting area, gas grill, and comfortable furniture, you can unwind amidst nature’s splendor. Inside enjoy spacious living areas including a kitchen with appliances like coffee maker and toaster.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 suite with mountain views

Our 2 story, spacious mother-in-law suite is located in Tucson Catalina Foothills, which is one of the most expensive neighborhoods of the city. The house is on top of the hill with truly spectacular views on the Catalina Mountains and the Sonoran desert.
Outdoors, you will find private, covered sitting area with comfortable furniture and a grill. The property is surrounded by magnificent Saguaro cactus and other desert plants. Also if you are lucky you can meet some wild life at the property.

IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WALKING THE STAIRS!

**First floor has: a KITCHEN, big BATHROOM and a DINING ROOM.
In the kitchen you will find everything you need to feel at home: fridge, gas stove, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle and a mixer.
The bathroom has a bathtub (jacuzzi in a tub is not functioning), shower and a spacious closet.
The dining room has big table with 4 chairs. The big window in the dining room allows you to watch sunrise and birds in the back yard.* (You need to be able to prepare hummingbird/bird food. Message for more info.)

** Stairs are leading to the second floor.

**Second floor combines LIVING ROOM and a BEDROOM.
It has comfortable queen size bed, writing desk, a recliner and an arm-chair. There is a big 52 inch television and DVD player with big collection of our DVD movies. Upper floor has a big widow with a stunning view on the Catalina Mountains and the desert. Television has only an antenna with local channels available.

**Wireless Internet is available
**private driveway with a safe parking
** additional utility room with washer and dryer.
**grill

**We are less than 5 min away from the BIKE LOOP (Rillito River) which goes for miles around town and connects to Santa Cruze Loop. (24-50 miles of biking). It is also great for just going for a walk.

This unique house sits high on the hill on 5 acres of desert.
You are close to everything: grocery store is 7 min away, restaurants 3-5 minutes away, mall and movies 10 minutes away, tennis, golf, bicycling, hiking. But most of all you can enjoy sunshine for 350 days a year.
All utilities are included. We have all you need ready for you. When you arrive you can relax and enjoy your stay.

It is absolutely wonderful, unique LOCATION which is close to everything!
The suite is 2 story, 950 sq feet.

Area Information:
It is on River Road that is the closest thing to a loop road around Tucson.
(between Dodge and Hacienda del Sol)
You feel being out in the desert but your are close to everything that big city has to offer. It is close to shopping malls and theater. It is truly a great location for anything you want to do.

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer station
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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
  • 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
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spectacular Mountain Suite
Spectacular Mountain View Suite Tucson
Spectacular Mountain View Suite Private vacation home
Spectacular Mountain View Suite Private vacation home Tucson

About the neighborhood

Map
Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • St. Phillip's in the Hills - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • St. Phillips Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • FoodInRoot Farmers' Markets - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Tucson Mall - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • University of Arizona - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seven Cups - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Monsoon Chocolate Cafe + Market - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flying Leap Vineyards Tasting Room - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular suite with mountain views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular suite with mountain views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular suite with mountain views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular suite with mountain views located?

Located in Catalina Foothills, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Phillips Plaza, St. Phillip's in the Hills, and Rillito Park Horse Racetrack. Heirloom Farmers Markets - Rillito Park and Rillito River Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Spectacular suite with mountain views Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Peaceful Stay

This was a very nice and quite place to stay while in town for a work conference. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

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

Nice Tucson stay and great location

We spent almost a month at Meg's place and were very satisfied! This "mother-in-Law" suite is very spacious, and well appointed. The description accurately explains that there are two levels with steps. The outdoor sitting area is beautiful, with terrific views. The place is quiet and away from traffic. It's also a little tricky to find - look for the driveway between the red mailbox and the end of the guardrail on the north side of River Road.Meg ways easy to get ahold of and always responsive when we had questions. Handy location! We would happily stay again!
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lance A., Santa Fe

Just "OK"

Pros: Good central location, very clean, beautiful views, sufficient plates, mugs, utensils, coffee pot. They also accommodated our dog (crated at night, with us during the day) willingly.Cons: Tough turn to driveway (particularly in the dark), bad water, bad water pressure, bad bed, non functional kitchen (in part because of the water/water pressure). Do I want my money back? No. Would I stay there again? Probably not.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Howell W.

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

Spectacular and peaceful

What an amazing hideaway! The photos cannot do justice to how beautiful the setting of this apartment is. The lovely upstairs bedroom has windows all around with beautiful views, especially of the sunrise. We appreciated how well-appointed it is, from dishes to hair dryer to laundry room with detergent provided. A few pointers for future guests: The stairs to the bedroom/ living area upstairs are very steep--not a problem except trips to the bathroom downstairs in the middle of the night for some of us! The jacuzzi doesn't seem to be usable; the water comes out orange from the faucet, and we couldn't figure out how to turn the jets on. But the very large bathroom has a nice shower and two sinks. I liked the bed but it was hard on my husband's back (sinks in the middle).
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Beautiful views!

The yard and views were just what I wanted. Quiet except for the traffic noise from the road down below. Close to everything in Tucson. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location in the Catalina foothills. Spacious one bedroom apartment. Decor was a little gaudy. Needs a normal couch and get rid of the heavy ornate drapes.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

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

Amazing location

Bathroom tub is out of order and pretty dirty. Shower was nice, rest of bathroom was nice. Great big windows with great views. Some trash found under bed, not the cleanest upstairs. Overall easy convenient nice location to stay for a short period. Kitchen stocked with supplies. Host very responsive when necessary!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Great place with great view!

It was a great quiet nice stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neta C.

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

Really spectacular spot

This property is affordable and charming. The location and the views are the best. This is not a brand new updated, modernized property so if you are expecting a dishwasher and fancy kitchen ware then you should go somewhere else. Wonderful open landscape and desert views and a comfortable place to stay with an outstanding outdoor space is what you will get. Thanks Meg, we had a memorable stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Truly restful

I spent a lot of time on the patio drinking in the mountain and the view of Tucson. The location feels like you are far from the city, but really, everything you wanted was within a few minutes down the hill. Everything was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

patricia E.

Better places to stay for the money

The house was clean and convenient to stores and had a very nice outside sitting area with great views of the Catalinas. However the tap water was rusty and we didn't trust it to drink. It had a huge nice bathroom, but the shower water pressure was weak. They need better TV service, was antenna only, so we got a bunch of Mexican channels, the limited English channels had intermittent reception.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bruce H., Holland, Mi

Wonderfully beautiful and peaceful

This is a two-story apartment, attached to a large house (unoccupied during our stay). The grounds are a bit neglected, but this didn't interfere with our stay. There's also a small apartment behind the garage that was rented during part of our stay, but we rarely saw the occupants. This was a great location, on top of a hill surrounded by desert, with great views of the Catalina Mountains but minutes from hiking, shopping. The kitchen is well equipped, but there's very little counter space, so meal preparation is challenging. We lived outside under the covered patio during the day--ate all our meals at the picnic table there, and read in the comfortable chairs provided. We didn't use the dining area, with it's somewhat formal dining room table. We loved the upstairs, very comfortable chairs, and bed. We don't watch much TV so the limited channel offerings didn't bother us. There is a shelf of dvd's to watch. We appreciated the electric shutters that allowed us to control the light so the early morning sun didn't wake us too soon. The small desk next to the large picture window looking out to the mountains, was a convenient place to work and stay in touch with family. Very comfortable bed, and very quiet at night. The owner is struggling to remove a colony of bees from the roof over the bathroom, so we had the daily task of picking up dying or dead bees in the bathroom and kitchen. We found the owner to be very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diann T., Brookfield WI

Exceeded our expectations

The owners are prompt in responding and everything went smoothly from the initial contact to the departure . This property is private, though there is another rental on the grounds. We felt like we had the place to ourselves and enjoyed the porch and swing in the evenings. Everything was very clean. The linens , towels and kitchen supplies were a high quality . We had everything we needed. Very much enjoyed out time here .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2016