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Unique top of the world straw bale cottage has ASTOUNDING views.

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with a marble countertop and bar stools.
A room with a large window, curtains, and a view of a landscape with trees and a distant building.
A patio with two metal chairs and a red cushion, a concrete bench, and a view of a desert landscape.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a window with a view, and a door leading to another room.
A living room with two leather sofas, a glass coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Catalina, AZ
  • Place, Catalina State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, MountainView Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Catalina Neighborhood Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional)
    ‪57 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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4660162vb
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

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.
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Catalina, AZ

What's nearby

  • Upper Cañada del Oro - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Catalina State Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • MountainView Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Catalina Neighborhood Park - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • The Preserve Golf Course - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sunny Side Up Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mali Thai - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Sammy's Mexican Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique top of the world straw bale cottage has ASTOUNDING views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique top of the world straw bale cottage has ASTOUNDING views.?

As of 19 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique top of the world straw bale cottage has ASTOUNDING views. on 26 August 2026 start from NZ$468, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Unique top of the world straw bale cottage has ASTOUNDING views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique top of the world straw bale cottage has ASTOUNDING views.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique top of the world straw bale cottage has ASTOUNDING views.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique top of the world straw bale cottage has ASTOUNDING views. located?

Located in Catalina, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Upper Cañada del Oro and within 6 miles (10 km) of Catalina State Park and Pusch Ridge Wilderness. Sierra Tucson and Catalina Neighborhood Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Your host

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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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