10/10 Excellent
Kelsey L.
13 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelsey L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Unique top of the world straw bale cottage has ASTOUNDING views.
Cottage in Tucson with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 297.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Catalina, AZ
- Place, Sierra Tucson7 min drive
- Place, MountainView Golf Club10 min drive
- Place, Catalina State Park12 min drive
- Airport, Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Unique top of the world straw bale cottage has ASTOUNDING views.
Make yourself at home in this 1-bedroom Catalina hill top retreat only one mile from the foothills of the Catalina mountains. This enjoyable cottage is on a full acre, has a horse corral, features 1 queen bed, 1 and half bathrooms with one bathtub and shower, and essential amenities like a washing machine, clothes dryer, dish washer, hair dryer, heat pump and WiFi. Hiking trails and equestrian trails start across the road from the cottage and, if you up to it, 11 h later you can be on the top of 9,000 ft Ms. Mt. Sara Lemmon. The serenity of our place will help you feel at home while you're traveling in Catalina or just plain sitting around dousing stress. When clouds are around, sunsets and sunrises are memorable. This is horsey country; bring your horse if you got one! We got dirt roads! And that's what makes it SO quiet.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Tucson
Catalina, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this cottage. Catalina Neighborhood Park and Biosphere 2 are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Oro Valley Marketplace and La Encantada. Oro Valley Aquatic Center and Purr Fect Quilters Cottage are also worth visiting.
Catalina, AZ
What's nearby
- Sierra Tucson - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
- Upper Cañada del Oro - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
- MountainView Golf Club - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
- Catalina Neighborhood Park - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
- Catalina State Park - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 13 min drive
- In-N-Out Burger - 18 min drive
- It's Greek To Me - 13 min drive
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- Mi Tierra Restaurant - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
10 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
On Fleek A.
24 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On Fleek A.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
About the host
Your host
Retiree, U of WA research meteorologist, storm chaser, weather briefer, was on NPR doing weather for Seattle. Wife and I left the "wet life" for for better cloud scenes, weather excitement in thunderstorms, and general desert life. Our property is almost all natural desert for habitat purposes. We don't clear our land!
Why they chose this property
Property separation/privacy due to having acreage (2), and the quiet that it brings. We live on a dirt road, and that means it's extra quiet in our small, horsey community of Sutherland Heights. Hiking and equestrian trails start across the road. We walk our dog on them every day for 1-2 h.
What makes this property unique
Top of the world views, almost like you're in a low flying aircraft. The cottage is on its own separate acre. And the hiking/riding possibilities are endless. The foothills of the Catalina Mountains begin within a mile of the cottage and you can just keep on going; hiking/riding your horse, or biking for as long or as high as you can. The cottage has a corral for your horse, too! Final thought: "Make me move price"? 1 billion dollars! Yep, that's how much your host, Art, loves it here in the Sonoran Desert, the only desert in the world with TWO rain seasons, and two greenings and two wildflower blooms toward the end of each rain season (spring and mid-late summer).
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