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Elegant magical rustic round house by Saguaro National Park
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m
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Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Elegant magical rustic round house by Saguaro National Park
Imagine being in a story book round house with turqoise and golden floors, set on 2.5 acres of Sonoran desert facing the Tucson Mountains. Having lived our lives here in the desert, we newly renovated our family adobe block home ourselves, as artists and builders, to capture what we love about the desert and the local culture. It is earthy and elegant, like a yurt inside, one big open and spacious room with a stunning wood ceiling. Only the bathroom is separate with a beautiful Moroccan Tadelakt walk-in shower and claw foot tub. The full kitchen has a Mexican Talavera tile counter top, full sized refrigerator, stocked with all the basics, espresso machine, and many amenities.
The backyard is fully fenced with a ramada for shade, a fire pit, and a propane barbecue.
The desert property is filled with saguaro cactus, and native plants. You can enjoy a meal under the ironwood tree, watching the sunsets or mountains . Perfect for astronomers and night sky enthusiasts as this is a dark sky designated area with the world famous Kitt Peak Observatory less than 50 miles away. Great for hikers with Saguaro National Park trails within minutes , and many cycling and mountain biking opportunities.
The Sonoran Desert Museum is 6 minutes away. Old Tucson , once a Film Studio for over 300 Western Movies , now a theme park, is a 15 minute drive through the park. Iron Wood National Monument is a 15 minute drive to the west for wide open uninhabited desert experiences and hikes with ancient petroglyphs.
Downtown Tucson is only 30 minutes away and Tucson International airport is also only 40 minutes away. The Tucson Mountains separate this home from the city so you’re able to enjoy the peace of the desert yet still “go to town”. Plenty of private parking including trailer and or an RV.
The backyard is fully fenced with a ramada for shade, a fire pit, and a propane barbecue.
The desert property is filled with saguaro cactus, and native plants. You can enjoy a meal under the ironwood tree, watching the sunsets or mountains . Perfect for astronomers and night sky enthusiasts as this is a dark sky designated area with the world famous Kitt Peak Observatory less than 50 miles away. Great for hikers with Saguaro National Park trails within minutes , and many cycling and mountain biking opportunities.
The Sonoran Desert Museum is 6 minutes away. Old Tucson , once a Film Studio for over 300 Western Movies , now a theme park, is a 15 minute drive through the park. Iron Wood National Monument is a 15 minute drive to the west for wide open uninhabited desert experiences and hikes with ancient petroglyphs.
Downtown Tucson is only 30 minutes away and Tucson International airport is also only 40 minutes away. The Tucson Mountains separate this home from the city so you’re able to enjoy the peace of the desert yet still “go to town”. Plenty of private parking including trailer and or an RV.
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
This is1000 sq ft and is an open studio space
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets must be flea/tick free
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: This is1000 sq ft and is an open studio space
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
About the area
Tucson
Located in Tucson, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Saguaro National Park and Red Hills Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Labyrinth Garden. Old Tucson Studios and Cat Mountain Lodge Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Tucson, AZ
What's nearby
- Saguaro National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Old Tucson Studios - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
- University of Arizona - 32 min drive - 34.8 km
- Tucson Mall - 36 min drive - 37.4 km
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 39 min drive - 45.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Nico’s Express - 9 min drive
- Horseshoe Barbeque - 9 min drive
- Tacos & Hot Dogs El Giro - 9 min drive
- Ironwood Terraces Restaurant - 8 min drive
- Phoebe's Coffee Bar - 8 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
16 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good
Julie L.
2 February 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Julie L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Patricia V.
2 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patricia V.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Gretchen W.
13 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gretchen W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Charles G.
22 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sonoran Delight
Charles G.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Dorothy R.
9 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply wonderful.
Dorothy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Diane R.
26 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Desert Oasis
Diane R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah B.
10 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Desert Getaway
Deborah B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Laura M.
23 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Laura M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jasmin S.
5 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and beautiful home base




Jasmin S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stanislav B.
31 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not imagine better place to stay for hiking in Saguaro National Park
Stanislav B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Christine T.
24 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christine T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Cynthia G.
19 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cynthia G.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Anita P.
14 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anita P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
About the host
Hosted by Diane Call
My husband and I are both from this area and have traveled many places in the world. As for hosting I believe in creating beautiful environments for people to feel uplifted and inspired. We took special care creating this renovation with guests in mind , including special creative details. As a traveler and artist I’ve always loved meeting people . We live 15 minutes away on our “ranch”. I teach yoga and Theatre arts, and had a business painting homes. We like creating all manor of things and spaces.
Why they chose this property
My adopted mother built this house with her family in the 1970’s when this area was sparsely populated. The area has gorgeous views of the mountains and sunsets, easy to get to yet each home here is separated by some acreage. Peaceful, quiet and private.
What makes this property unique
This house is a round adobe block house with a unique wood ceiling . No corners! Beautiful stained concrete floor like walking on robins eggs, lime plaster tadelak walk-in shower, 2.5 acres of Sonoran desert. It offers a desert retreat in a sweet rural area within minutes of several parks and local world famous tourist attractions.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
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