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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Enjoy the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Popular LocationLa Paloma Country Club4 min drive
  • Popular LocationTucson Mall8 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Arizona10 min drive
  • AirportTucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat

Remarkable architecture in the heart of an extraordinary desert landscape, minutes from shopping, dining, galleries, and world-class hiking the Jacobson House offers luxury, authenticity, privacy, and uncompromising comfort. The Jacobson House invites guests to intimately experience a landmark of 20th-century modern design and the work of Judith Chafee, one of America’s great architects.

Secluded and surrounded by 4 acres of undeveloped Sonoran desert, the three-bedroom three-bathroom Jacobson House is a remarkable retreat. The restrained aesthetic, muted natural palette, extraordinary views, defused light, and award-winning architecture allows guests to detach and reconnect to the rhythms of sunrise and sunset. Designed to complement the Sonoran desert, the house blurs the lines of indoor and outdoor, responding to the unique conditions of the Arizona landscape. Minutes from shopping, dining, galleries, and hiking the property offers luxury, beauty, and uncompromising comfort.

Sited on a desert plateau and surrounded by magnificent saguaros stands, the Jacobson House offers consummate privacy just minutes from Tucson’s best amenities, shopping, restaurants, galleries, and world-class hiking. Designed in response to the desert and to complement the rugged beauty of Southern Arizona, the house’s relaxed and elegant design is ideal for families or small groups of friends. With a private pool, the indoor and outdoor spaces offer ample capacity to unwind. Site-specific architecture, outdoor lounge seating, and dining area offers remarkable connections to the desert and expansive unparalleled views. Inside offers numerous iconic spaces, king-size and queen-sized beds, dining room, professional-grade kitchen, living room with wood burning fireplace, view room and library.

This award-winning, National Register-listed, historic landmark property, designed by one of the southwest great 20th-century architects Judith Chafee is located in Tucson’s central Catalina Foothills Estates with unparalleled views of the city, Santa Catalina mountains, and desert. An architecture of seduction, the house features three bedrooms and three baths, original concrete floors three fireplaces and soaring ceilings.

Designed by master architect Judith Chafee, FAIA, in 1975 and built in 1977, the Jacobson House is an icon of 20th-century modern desert design. The house embraces light, blurs the division between the outside and indoors, and creates space to breathe and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. The Jacobson House is an impressive modern masterpiece and private residence that you can call home while vacationing in Tucson. The Jacobson House is an architecture of seduction. One of the great 20th-century modern designs in Southern Arizona, the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Pima County Historic Landmark. Staying at The Jacobson House is a unique opportunity to intimately connect with the work of one of America’s great architects.

Spectacular desert views
Private 15m (50ft) swimming pool
Private courtyards
Roof terrace with sun loungers, lounge seating, and dining area
Three bedrooms with king-size and queen beds
Living room with fireplace, dining room
Professional-grade kitchen
Three bathrooms with showers
Wi-Fi, TV, sound system, safe
Central Air-conditioning, heating

Property manager

Demion Clinco

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No commercial film or photography. Do not use any glassware in or around the swimming pool area.
Close and lock the windows and doors when leaving the premises. Lost key fobs will result in a 100.00 replacement fee.
If the property is damaged during your stay we retain the right to cancel your reservation without issuing any refund.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tucson

This villa is located in Catalina Foothills, a neighborhood in Tucson, and is in the mountains. Tucson Mall and La Encantada are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Check out an event or a game at Tucson Convention Center, and consider making time for Pima Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • La Encantada - 3 min drive
  • La Paloma Country Club - 4 min drive
  • Tucson Mall - 8 min drive
  • University of Arizona - 10 min drive
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Tohono Transit Center - 8 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 17 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hacienda Del Sol - 6 min drive
  • Azul Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Culver's - 6 min drive
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro - 4 min drive
  • Union Public House - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is A Refuge of Modern Design and Luxury - Magnificent desert retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

10

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

Jamie S., Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary weekend
My husband and I stayed for our anniversary weekend and had the most incredible time. The house is absolutely stunning. It was like a piece of art with the most incredible views. It has such a modern retro vibe and we just loved everything about it. The hosts left us a very lovely gift basket and some wine. Any and every question we had was met with a very quick response. We would most def stay here again. I have never seen a property like it. Once again I have to say just how beautiful it is. Thank you so much for a lovely weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cicely P., Tucson, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just wonderful!
We had the best time at this beautiful, charming gem of a property, conveniently located but that feels so private. Cooked together (well stocked kitchen), shared meals, beautiful gathering areas, gorgeous peaceful places for rest (comfortable bedrooms, lovely clean bathrooms). It made for such a special, memorable occasion. Host was incredibly responsive, warm, and helpful. Cleaning lady was kind and patient. We feel very lucky to have had the chance to stay at this special place, right before it was listed on the registry of historic sites! We all wanted to stay longer. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Demion Clinco

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