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La Casita De Tucson - a Unique Private Getaway W/Pool & Spa. Close to downtown

La Casita De Tucson - a Unique Private Getaway W/Pool & Spa. Close to downtown

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Counter-Current Pool & Patio w/hot tub
Casita Porch
Guest's Corvette (ZO6) next to 1925 Gas Pump
This is what you will see when you pull into our driveway for a relaxing stay.
Casita Bedroom

Overview of La Casita De Tucson - a Unique Private Getaway W/Pool & Spa. Close to downtown

10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Enjoy the area

Tucson, AZ
  • Popular LocationTucson Mall14 min drive
  • AirportTucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)25 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Tucson Studios27 min drive
  • Popular LocationArizona-Sonora Desert Museum29 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

La Casita De Tucson - a Unique Private Getaway W/Pool & Spa. Close to downtown

La Casita de Tucson is a unique private getaway for up to 4 adults. Our guesthouse stay includes a hot tub & counter-current pool and a large deck for picnics and sunbathing. Great view of the Catalina Mts from the pool area.

Our casita is large (1200 sq. ft.). While it has one bedroom / one bath, we also have a comfortable queen size Aerobed for an additional 2 people.

Located in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains, our guests feel the spaciousness and serenity of the Sonoran Desert and enjoy the beauty of our surrounding mountains and star-filled nights. But we are only 15 minutes from downtown and 25 minutes or less to the University of Arizona and several golf courses, including Quarry Pines & Starr Pass. Silverbell, a well-maintained muni, is only 10 minutes away. Good restaurants are about 15 minutes down the road.

The furnishings and decor are definitely Southwestern comfortable. The main room has a high-end home theater with 56' HDTV, Blue Ray DVD player, and built-in surround sound. Here you will find an extensive library of CD's and DVD's. WiFi, of course.

There is also a large bookshelf of Travel, History, and Brain Candy books to suit most everyone.

The bathroom has a beautifully tiled walk-in shower. A shower bench seat is available. Fresh linens & towels provided.

La Casita has its own backyard, patio, and BBQ. Our guests enjoy interesting grounds, including cactus gardens, a rose garden, a mission fountain, and three patios with many strange and fascinating plants. Laundry can easily be arranged. The washer/dryer are in the main residence. Just ask.

La Casita is perfect for those who want to visit Southern Arizona's many attractions, such as Bisbee, Tombstone, Titan Missile Site, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Air and Space Museum and our excellent history museums that illustrate the area's rich Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Anglo heritage. Several fine Indian Casinos and many hiking trails are nearby.

Our website is Southern Arizona Guide. Here you will find our recommendations for best dining, things to see & do; plus lots of local history, original videos and photo features. Should you be here for one of our regularly scheduled guided tours you may find that of interest too.

We have a new dog, Dozer. He only has 3 legs, but don't tell him. He doesn't know.

Keywords: Guesthouse

Property manager

Jim Gressinger - Karen Ratte
Premier Host
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Adults only
Room NOT child proof. There is cacti in the yard.

Events

No events allowed
This is a quiet neighborhood

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Well-behaved dog only. No cats! Large fenced yard

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only
Optional Fee to heat the pool is $10 a day.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: This is a quiet neighborhood
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 4th Avenue and Steinfeld Mansion are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tucson Mall and Heirloom Farmers Markets - Rillito Park. Funtasticks Family Fun Park and Shonto Trading Post are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Tucson Mall - 14 min drive
  • University of Arizona - 16 min drive
  • Tucson Premium Outlets - 18 min drive
  • Old Tucson Studios - 27 min drive
  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 16 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caps & Corks - 11 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A - 13 min drive
  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • Dutch Bros Coffee - 13 min drive
  • Eegee's - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Casita De Tucson - a Unique Private Getaway W/Pool & Spa. Close to downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Casita De Tucson - a Unique Private Getaway W/Pool & Spa. Close to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Where is La Casita De Tucson - a Unique Private Getaway W/Pool & Spa. Close to downtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Sweetwater Preserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Saguaro National Park and Silverbell Golf Course. Sporting Chance Center and Northwest Medical Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Casita
We had a great experience. We loved it and our dog did too. We highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Casita.
Warm and cozy. gracious host. Our second time to stay, will go back again.perfect for a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Casita and Hostess
We are so thankful for the peaceful, clean and comfortable space to spend a long weekend! Our hostess Ms. Karen was very helpful and kind. The hot tub and pool were delightful. We were happy with the close proximity to hiking! Excellent Birding was a bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Desert Weekend
We had such a relaxing, peaceful weekend at La Casita. The property had everything we needed and was in an excellent location....away from the city but not too far. My favorite part of the trip was spending the morning on the back patio with my coffee and the numerous birds that came to visit every day. The owners were excellent communicators and I enjoyed chatting with Karen about the garden and the grounds. I would stay there again and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location, Perfect Casita
If you love hiking, a sweet dog, fantastic evening views, and great, kind hosts, this is your place! Karen and Jim are gracious hosts who have a terrific knowledge of the local area, and the casita is wonderful - it was better than we hoped. It is private and nicely situated on the property to provide cool shade when you need it, great sunrises, comfy furnishings, with a home theater system that is beyond expectations. The property is a stone's throw from the Saguaro National Park, which offers nearly unlimited hiking and moutain biking. Enjoy your stay!
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim Gressinger - Karen Ratte

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Owner Jim Gressinger is a retired newspaper publisher.

Ms. Karen & I retired to Tucson in 2003. Currently we publish SouthernArizonaGuide.com, a content-rich website with over 100 dining reviews; 50 original videos & dozens of slideshows about the most interesting people & places in Southern Arizona; our recommendations for the best things to see & do; plus a lot of local history & cultural heritage. Last year we had over 500,000 visitors to our website.

We do have advertisers on our website. Our rule is simple. If we cannot wholeheartedly recommend your establishment to our friends & family, you cannot advertise on Southern Arizona Guide.

Our dining reviews are as objective as we can make them. Seldom does a restaurant owner or manager know that we've been to his or her establishment until a week or two later when we publish our review on Southern Arizona Guide or on our Southern Arizona Guide blog.

I almost always take other with me to do a review. The deal is simple. I pay for the meals. They each have to order something different so we can sample a broad spectrum of menu items.

On our Southern Arizona Guide, there are restaurants, attractions, and other places that we DO NOT recommend. For the benefit of our website visitors, we are serious critics, not like you will find elsewhere.

Why they chose this property

Our casita is roomy & comfortable. It has its own back yard with cactus garden. But our guests can enjoy all of our other gardens such as the rose garden, and the Anniversary Garden outside the Casita bedroom.

Our guests have no sense that there is a major metropolitan area anywhere nearby. Yet, it takes only 15 minutes to get to the Historic District of Downtown Tucson and 22 minutes to the University of Arizona.

What makes this property unique

When we have no guests, the Casita is our den and home theater. Our guests may take advantage of our music & theater system.

Another advantage of staying at La Casita is that very few locals know the area as well as we do. That's not bragging. It's our job. Our guests take advantage of our local knowledge. The best hiking trails, the best museums, the best art galleries and performing arts, etc. We love sharing our local knowledge. It's what we do.

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