A Hidden Treasure in a "Secret Valley"

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Entire home

Reach out and touch the Catalina Mountains.

Front door entrance leading to a beautiful patio and walkway

Huge antique Teak farm table that sits 10 people

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Tucson, AZ

Catalina State Park8 min drive
Sabino Canyon40 min drive
Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)53 min drive
Mt Lemmon Ski Valley104 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Ranchita Mystica. This new vacation rental is truly a hidden treasure in a " Secret Valley". Offering a private gated contemporary Spanish Mission style casa with 3600 sq ft of living space. Beautifully placed on two acres of mature mesquite trees and non stop "reach out and touch" Catalina Mountain views from each room. The house was designed by a highly respected Tucson architect as a one of a kind home and as a labor of love.The property is exquisitely secluded yet only minutes away from shopping, dining and entertainment. Hundreds of acres of biking, hiking , and equestrian trails are right out the back door.There a five quality golf courses within twenty minutes away. The area is an adventurer's dream spot . A variety of animals and birds are daily sightings. You can relax as you count your blessings and enjoy the tranquility of the clear night sky. Take a look through the telescope and be inspired as you view the clusters of stars. Shooting stars are a common occurrence .
The average temperatures are a comfortable eight degrees cooler than Tucson proper.
Enjoy the 36x18 ft salt water pool, the large hot tub that I'd set.st 102 degrees ,the outside kitchen, and the huge fire pit. The interior of the house consists of : A professional kitchen that will delight the chef in you. A huge living room/dinning room with twenty ft beams , a massive stone fireplace, and plenty of comfortable furniture. There are three bedrooms and a meditation room that can second as an additional bedroom. The master suite has a full bathroom , king mattress and private veranda. The second and third bedrooms have queen mattresses, a shared bathroom . Additional beds can be placed in any of the bedrooms. Each bedroom has a flat screen smart TV with wireless internet. The icing on the cake is that the house has a 350 sq ft finished basement that has been converted into a professional home theater. The garage can not be used . The owner has his vehicles and personal property stored in it.
You will be guaranteed your privacy but also will be assured that the owner and property manager will be readily available to make your stay at Ranchita Mystica as comfortable as possible.
Well behaved pets are welcomed.
There is no additional fee for the.usenof the 102 degree hot tubz
There isn't any adittional fee for the use of the heated salt water swimming pool from May-Sept
There is an adittional $75 day charge for the pool to be set at a water temperature of 82 degrees
degrees from Oct 1-May 1
This charge is a necessity because the pool costs me over $100 pr day to heat with propane . Thank you in advance for understanding this
extra charge

Property manager

Neil Madow

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Welcome to Desert Springs Resort, the perfect accommodations for you year-round

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 28

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tucson

This vacation home is located in Catalina, a neighborhood in Tucson. MountainView Golf Club and The Preserve Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Oro Valley Marketplace and La Encantada. Oro Valley Aquatic Center and Biosphere 2 are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, ecotours, and rock climbing nearby.

Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

Catalina State Park - 8 min drive
Catalina State Park - 14 min drive
Sabino Canyon - 40 min drive
Mt Lemmon Ski Valley - 104 min drive
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory - 107 min drive

Getting around

Tucson Station - 36 min drive
Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Saddlebrooke - 15 min drive
In-N-Out Burger - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 17 min drive
Starbucks - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Hidden Treasure in a "Secret Valley" pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

19 April 2024

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

We have booked for next year

I think the title of this review says it all. This was our seventh year of renting a property in Tucson and this property is our favorite by far. Everything in the description is true. As hikers we loved the close proximity to Catalina State park and that it is possible to also hike right from the house and access trails going to Catalina park through the Coronado forest. Our favorite room was the living room with its incredible fireplace, beautiful views of the mountains beyond the backyard pool and beautiful wood beams which are not merely decorative but truly structural. As the major cook I really enjoyed the kitchen. The knives are actually sharp! Unfortunately all five of us got a cold and/or Covid!(Typical of family gatherings). So we needed to isolate for a while and we all felt very comfortable here and enjoyed the privacy and seclusion of this amazing house. There are special little areas all around the house to just sit and enjoy the quiet, listening and looking for local birds. And though you have a feeling of isolation, groceries, gas, and traffic are less than 10 minutes away. We met Neil and were impressed at how much he wanted us to really enjoy his property and would do everything he could to make sure anything that needed attention was taken care of as soon as possible while always being very respectful of our privacy. To be clear, everything did work while we were there or was quickly repaired or replaced. We’re excited that we’ll be back next year! Michael

Stayed 34 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

brison r.

29 February 2024

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

Awesome the BEST!

The house and grounds are unbelievable ; with beautiful views of Catalina mountains from every window in the house. We stay in a lot of Vrbo’s but this one was our absolute favorite! Hiking trails to petroglyphs right out the door, bonfires at night,suppers on covered porch. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy M.

20 April 2023

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

Arizona get a way

Beautiful property, great pool and hottub. We were visited by a great horned owl and coyote. What a treat!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad S., Carmel, IN

22 February 2023

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

Beautiful house with great views

Loved the place. Very private. Views are incredible. I knew it was mountain views but WOW....they are in your face mountains that impress you every time you look up. Loved the hikes out the door and nearby 20-40 min drive to other longer hikes. Neal was great to work with as well!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

31 May 2022

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

A little piece of paradise

Neil and Jenny were the nicest kindest people ever. So helpful on directions and even recommendations on places to eat that were very delicious. The home was magical and very comfortable. You have zero stress with the comfort of the home, the outside sitting and walking paths, the pool/hot tub, and the sound of nature you see from multiple different levels of various sitting areas. As long as Neil is sharing his home, we will only stay here. Coming back with our grown children soon!!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022