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Beautiful home with pool, private, close to UA & Downtown, arts. Great prices!

Holiday home in Tucson with water park and outdoor pool

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Front Entry with Redwood Deck overlooking Koi Pond
Sparkling Pool with Security Fence and redwood viewing deck. Catalina mountains.
Koi Pond attracting wildlife, many birds. Humming birds a plenty!
Entire home from across the hill. Also shows Catalina Mts. showing Pusch Ridge.
Sunsets galore!!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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  • Place, Tucson Convention Center
  • Place, University of Arizona
  • Place, Tucson Mall
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful home with pool, private, close to UA & Downtown, arts. Great prices!


* The homeowner of property supervises and participates in all cleaning & sanitizing. No cleaning fee! **Self check in. New "Strong Spa" hot tub w/ 28 jets, seats 6 w/lounger with Ozonator. Fast Wifi with YouTube TV, Sling & Roku on all 6 Smart TV's both installed 04/25. New 50" Smart TV in living room & new Beds throughout 3/5/24!! Total pool refurbishing 1/25/25. New sun block curtains for all 5 sliding glass doors installed offer easy outdoor access. New Propane BBQ on 5/18/24. Beautiful luxury home with pool and hot tub in a secluded backyard. This is a very spacious pool area with 3 Chaise loungers and many chairs and tables. Great city and mountain views from all areas. Koi pond with waterfall that attracts wildlife including many birds. Two Hummingbird feeders. Various viewing decks. Large Santé Fe fireplace. This home offers all this yet close to downtown Tucson, University of Arizona, arts districts and shopping. The home is just a few minutes drive from the main parking lot for Tucson's New Modern Street Car! Towering Giant Saguaro cactus on property! 1.4 acres. Located at the base of the Tucson Mountains in the Western Foothills. Incredible views of Santa Catalina and Rincon mountain chains. Very secluded and quiet pool yard with 1 gas and 1 charcoal BBQ's. Just 8 miles to Saguaro National Park! Pets considered. (Please ask) (Sorry no large parties allowed.) Family and friends are welcome though. This entire property including pool, jacuzzi and Koi pond is covered by a commercial insurance policy and you as a guest are covered for medical and personal liability.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
5ft metal, gated fence around pool.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please ask homeowner prior to reservation.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No problem out front or back

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If there is a small amount of dishes not enough for a wash then soaking them is OK. Close curtains on all slider doors leading to backyard. Please turn off A/C or heat before leaving. Thanks Tony
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No large parties* (Some family gatherings) No diving off redwood deck into deep end of pool PLEASE! No rearranging of electronics or large furniture.
*Some family gatherings allowed if discussed with owner first.
*If approved by homeowner, dogs are not permitted on any furniture.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Berger Performing Arts Center and Tucson Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include 4th Avenue and Cheyney House. Shonto Trading Post and International Wildlife Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Fox Theatre - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • University of Arizona - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Tucson Mall - 8 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 7 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful home with pool, private, close to UA & Downtown, arts. Great prices! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful home with pool, private, close to UA & Downtown, arts. Great prices! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Beautiful home with pool, private, close to UA & Downtown, arts. Great prices!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home with pool, private, close to UA & Downtown, arts. Great prices!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home with pool, private, close to UA & Downtown, arts. Great prices! located?

Located in the heart of Tucson, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Silverbell Golf Course, Berger Performing Arts Center and Greasewood Park. Shonto Trading Post is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 167 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly enjoyed the stay. Private, in the middle of the city. Everything we needed was provided. A great place for a large group to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adella C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and pool were great. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything worked out great for us, the house was comfortable and set up great for our needs.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just as stated. We enjoyed the properly. It was a great location an hour or less from everything we wanted to visit. Groceries and restaurants close by. The only thing that was a challenge was the TV set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa c.

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

Beat the heat!

Very nice property. Loved having multiple bath/showers. Very private large outdoor patio/pool/spa areas. Had great views and multiple places to relax take in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene H.

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

Could not have been better for our family visit.

Great place. Tony is a great host. Even allowed us to check in early.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE M.

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

Great stay!

Tony was very accommodating of our ever evolving plans. The house is really comfortable and had great amenities indoors and out. The location was super convenient. Would definitely come back, felt like home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allysen M.

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

Clean and Spacious

Loved the pool and the view of the city!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana E.

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

Just wonderful

This property was excellent. It had everything we needed. Any questions were immediately answered by the owner. Beds were comfortable, kitcken was well outfitted. We especially enjoyed the koi pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

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

A bless home

I love that house we had a good time.Tony was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Perfect for gathering

The property was all we could ask for and more. Well stocked, comfortable, spacious yet cozy with places to gather or spread out. The location is private, yet accessible. The breeze is always refreshing the air. Hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

U of A Graduation

This was the second time I stayed with Tony, and just like the first time it was outstanding. No place better...period
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Meeting our Great Grandson

GREAT LOCATION, VERY NICE PLACE. MR. TONY WAS A GREAT HOST. VERY EASY TO WORK WITH !!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Couldn’t ask for much more

Found this place and booked pretty last minute. Owner very responsive, lots of space, enjoyed the view. Hot tub was out of service but sounded like will be up and running soon. Pool was nice. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan Q.

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

Perfect Location

We stayed at this property for a month. We really enjoyed the outdoor area and the views from the platform at sunset. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do. There is very quick acess to the highway and great hiking. We enjoyed the Tuscon food scene and most of the best restaurants were within 10-15 minutes of the house. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Great home away from home!

The house was a perfect home away from home! It was equipped with everything we needed and more. I accidentally bought whole bean coffee and realized there was even a coffee bean grinder that I was able to use in the home! The patio and pool area were just amazing..especially after a hike in 110 degree weather! We would definitely love to stay here if we are in the area again, someday. Thank you, Tony, for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Edie S.

Family meets long distance family

My family from Gettysburg , Pa came to visit me in California. We wanted to go visit family in Tucson and found Tonys home everything we needed to have an awesome stay! So much room, everything we needed to cook and entertain and the pool is huge and there are doors leading to the patio and pool from 3 bedrooms! We would come back again and again. We had so much fun we stayed and extra night! Thank you Tony for your kindness and Great home! Sincerely , Edie and family

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Perfect location in West Tucson

I rented this house for 6 family members to stay during Thankgsiving and it suited our needs perfectly. The kitchen was well equipped, everything worked well, the gas stove was a bonus. The outdoor space had plenty of chairs and tables. My older nephew loved the hot tub, we did not use the pool as it was a bit cold outside. The bedrooms allowed each couple to have their space and privacy. Bathrooms were spacious and well equipped. If I have family come again to Tucson I will definitely rent this home. Thank you Tony!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C.

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

Wonderful Property, Just as Described

4 adults and one dog for 2 weeks (April/May). Had a great time. Lots of room inside and out. No need to bring any towels as the host, Tony, had each bathroom well stocked. 3 of the 4 bedrooms are large, each with an ensuite. Bathrooms are well stocked with soaps and shampoos et al. Backyard area by the pool is spacious. It faces north but the pool area gets sun all day. There is also a large shaded area by the pool as the sun is quite strong and it did get hot which made the pool very refreshing. There are two dining tables outside, one in the shade, the other in the sun. There are loungers, chairs and cushions everywhere. For those that BBQ, there is a propane and a charcoal BBQ. Tony provided charcoal briquettes and there was an extra propane tank. The front yard faces the koi pond. It was relaxing to sit by the pond in the evening. Great property for bird watching. Tony was very responsive to any questions we had. We'd recommend this property and host 100%.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delora S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an A host. We hope to revisit the facility in the future. Had a great visit and celebrated a.family.member's 100th.nirthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Barbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A bit more explanation regarding location of light switches
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kipp T.

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

Family time

The house was amazing we had alot of fun. Plenty of space I would definitely go back .Thank you Tony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house,lots of room, nice hig back yard and pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Amazing Experience

We had the most relaxing and enjoyable visit withour daughter and her fiance' Tahnk you Tony oh no it's not experience a lot that's the water it's good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Great place for family!!

Had a wonderful time-this house offers so much. Would definitely stay here again!! The owner, Tony, was very responsive and on top of everything. He was ver accommodating. We had a large group and all of us were so happy with this home. Thanks Tony!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tony Marotta

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I have lived in Tucson since 1982. Originally from southern New Jersey.
I am a handy guy, so the home is very well kept up inside and outside.
I am very available if needed with a simple text or call.
My father owned a restaurant in NJ and as I tell visitors upon their arrival, "Not only is the house clean for you, it is sanitized"!
I want groups to have a great time and enjoy your stay!

Why they chose this property

Me and my parents bought this property in 1985 as it had such a great feel, land, pool, views and a Koi pond that attracts Humming birds, Hawks, Eagles and Heron!
The main house was completely remodeled and 900 sq ft was added in 2007.
The main house is the rental home, the guest house is mainly used for storage. The homeowner does stay in the guest house some nights, very rarely. There is a helpful "cheat sheet" to help with many of the features and instructions for pool, hot tub, switches, TV's, fans, etc. Close restaurants, food stores. As of 2015, there is a 40 inch HD "Smart" TV outside with viewing from just about all of the pool yard and Jacuzzi. As of May of 2019 three of the four bedrooms have HD "Smart" Tv's. There is plenty of parking at the top of the driveway and elsewhere on the property with plenty of good lighting. The property is very safe and has never had any issues in 37 years! The neighbors are all very friendly and Tony knows them all by first name! They are quite a distance as the home is on 1.5 acres! You will walk out front or out back and not be seen which will give you a very private feeling and I have been told this by guests many times. You will feel like you are in a HOME, not just a rental house!!

What makes this property unique

Very private yet close to downtown and University area. It has many of the original "Charming Burnt Adobe" walls, where they could be left during remodeling.
Everything is modern and tiled throughout! Views are great and the Koi pond attracts all types of wildlife particularly Humming birds and some hawks, eagles and Roadrunners! Hummingbird feeders in the front attract them year round!

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