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History, Wildlife And Privacy! Birder's Welcome!

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Entrance to Homestead
Living room with stone fireplace
Living room -- large windows
Open dining area
Kitchen semi stocked

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Tucson Mall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Starr Pass Golf Club
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

History, Wildlife And Privacy! Birder's Welcome!

Experience some Tucson history by staying in one of the original homesteads in the Tucson Mountains. Homesteaded in 1929 by the Canfields when their deed signed by President Herbert Hoover was received. The home is owned by family members who have kept their love of the desert region alive. Nestled in the Tucson Mountains, this ranch style, 2 bedroom - 2 bath, 1900 square foot house maintains it’s seclusion and privacy by being located on 3.3 acres of prime desert habitat where you won’t be surprised to see javalina, coyote, bobcat and deer. The owners are recreational birders and keep feeders full to attract many species of hummingbirds, quail, finches, sparrows, woodpeckers, thrashers and many other birds native to the area and passers through.
Just 15 minutes from downtown Tucson, U of A, and Tucson Community Center and 5 minutes from I-10 you can use this home for a base to most attractions around Tucson and surrounding areas including the world famous Desert Museum.
This is an ideal home for quiet private time, relaxed reading and writing, and as a base for some of the country’s most important Birding locations including Madera Canyon, Ramsey Canyon, Chiricahua Mtn range and Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, as well as incredible hikes through the Saguaro National Parks, Sabino Canyon, Ventana Canyon, Pima Canyon, Catalina State Park, and other enticing locations.

Property manager

Becky and Daryl Hiser

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Open desert cactus and critters, please supervise
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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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tucson

Located in Lazy Ranch Estates, a neighbourhood in Tucson, this holiday home is in the mountains. International Wildlife Museum and Berger Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tucson Mall and Heirloom Farmers Markets - Rillito Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tucson Convention Center or Sporting Chance Center. 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

  • Tucson Mall - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Starr Pass Golf Club - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • University of Arizona - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Old Tucson Studios - 17 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 14 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caps & Corks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Signature Grill at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Daisy Mae's Steakhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does History, Wildlife And Privacy! Birder's Welcome! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is History, Wildlife And Privacy! Birder's Welcome! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at History, Wildlife And Privacy! Birder's Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at History, Wildlife And Privacy! Birder's Welcome!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is History, Wildlife And Privacy! Birder's Welcome! located?

Located in Lazy Ranch Estates, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sweetwater Preserve, Silverbell Golf Course and Christopher Columbus Park. International Wildlife Museum and Greasewood Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 53 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

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

Great Sonoran Desert hideaway with excellent hosts

Spent a pleasant month at the Lazy C Homestead. Well equipped & comfortable historical home set in acreage with abundant wildlife. The location has a nice balance of 'secluded hideaway' & 'easy access to Tucson'. The owners live nearby & are friendly, efficient hosts. Recommended. Keith & Maralyn G. Suffolk, England.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Brief Stay for College Graduation

I found this beautiful Homestead on VRBO while looking for a place to stay outside of downtown Tucson, but convenient to the campus and restaurants. This place was perfect. It was charming, impeccably clean, comfortable, convenient, and quiet! My wife and I had coffee on the porch outside and we saw all kinds of birds, humming birds, rabbits, deer, lizards, etc. it was calm and peaceful. Becky had everything we needed ready and provided a welcome folder with everything you need to know about the home, restaurants, TV operations, wifi, and the history of the homestead. The pool is awesome. I would highly recommend this home and will stay there on my next extended stay in Tucson! Thanks for the hospitality Becky!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stef E.

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

So much wildlife!

We loved the property. We awoke to a gorgeous sunrise every morning and saw coyotes, javalina family, rabbits, deer, and so many species of birds attracted by the bird feeders on the property. The house was very clean and comfortable, kitchen was well-stocked. The home had a written history with it and pictures, which was such a special touch. We'd highly recommend this place to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Desert wonderland

We just finished up a wonderful week at the lazy C ranch. It was such an amazing find and we all felt lucky to be there. The home is a historic homestead so if you are looking for modern, this isn’t your house. But if you want to be in a private space with an abundance of land and wildlife, both sunrise and sunset views and a well stocked and loved home, this is your place. It’s really special.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful property, well maintained. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

A little piece of Tucson history

Such a cool place rooted in the history of Tucson. Quiet peaceful rejuvenating-just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barb R.

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

This home was so welcoming. We loved the remoteness and wildlife.

This property is everything the description says it is. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

It's a beautiful location surrounded by nature. They do a good job of attracting a variety of birds and wildlife with easy viewing from a lovely patio. It was a good place to relax and we enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Heaven on Earth

Neither pictures nor words can adequately describe this place. My wife and I were there on November 2 and 3 and enjoyed sitting on the stone patio under a blue sky in a gentle breeze (temp in the high 70s) while enjoying a glass (or two) of wine. The house and surroundings are beautiful. Birds, bees and butterflies were everywhere (really, I'm not exaggerating!). We grilled steaks on the nice, clean gas grill (and had another glass of wine to "go with"). The bed was very comfortable and we slept very well - didn't really want to get up in the morning but we did and took a trip to the Desert Museum, about 25 minutes away. That's a great place to visit - we recommend it highly. It feels like you are 100 miles away from anywhere but, in reality, there is a Safeway and the like within 10 minutes by car. I could go on but suffice it to say - we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Sasha K.

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

Beautiful home with some miscommunication issues...

Lists online that parties/events are aloud up to 50 people but then got complaints when there was only 30 people. Was also being accused of smoking when no one was smoking. Very nice house and it was very clean and beautiful. Loved the area but just had some miscommunication.

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelynn Z.

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

Great people & place

I just rented the house. My parents and brother & sister in law had a wonderful time! Said they would rent it again! Thank you for everything you did to help their stay be wonderful!!!

10/10 Excellent

CELIA P.

Private get-away but close to local attractions

This property was exactly what we hoped for - lovely outdoor spaces to watch the local wildlife, very clean, quiet, comfortable, and close to Saguaro National Park, Desert Museum, and local restaurants. Perfect place for 2 couples - with each couple having the privacy of their own bedroom and bathroom. Would absolutely rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Comfort and calm in beautiful surroundings, a perfect place to recall 2018 and look forward to 2019.

We are a family of four, visiting our Tucson/Oro Valley based mother/mother-in-law/grandmother. We were hoping to see something of the real Arizona countryside during our stay rather than just the usual cityscape. The Lazy C homestead was a perfect choice. The house is homely and comfortable, with all the necessary amenities, and the setting is delightful. Seeing the birds was a constant pleasure, and the occasional coyote a thrill for us Londoners. We bought a big Christmas tree which fitted perfectly under the high ceiling of the living room, and we celebrated Christmas around the fire which was a joy. However, we also needed to make many trips to Oro Valley and downtown Tucson, and the location of the homestead within easy reach of the Interstate made this quite quick and painless. The owners, Becky and Daryl Hiser, were very responsive, kind and helpful. We had a really excellent and memorable stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L., Phoenix

Comfortable , peaceful, perfect stay!

We had a wonderful weekend stay. This home was delightful. Furniture was very comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed and more! The decor was charming and the house was very clean and definitely a lot of attention to details. The outdoors was perfect! We couldn’t have asked for a better setting! Comfortable seating areas-perfect for a cup of coffee in the mornings while watching the birds and in the evenings with a glass of wine. There was also a nice grill my husband enjoyed! Very private, but close to anything you need. We ended up changing some of our Tucson plans so we could just stay and relax and enjoy the house! Perfect, relaxing weekend. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Larry E., Ellicott City, Maryland

Quiet and peaceful.... Just what we were looking for and we found it at the Lazy C.

This property isn’t a new and fancy place to stay. It is an older building but is up to date on all of the essentials. The mornings were the best time of day to just sit, drink coffee, and watch the birds. The grounds are well maintained with various plantings of cactus. The pool is a short walk down the hill and is very relaxing but doesn’t have a lot of shade. If I were recommended any improvements, it would be to replace the air conditioner in the back bedroom with a quieter model and to add a ceiling fan in the family room.

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Fantastic place, very peaceful. A nature lovers paradise.

5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., Corbett, OR

Peaceful sanctuary

We loved our time here. If you seek peace and quiet, nature and desert beauty this is the place to stay!! The house was very clean, stocked with anything we may need. The pool was relaxing. I can’t imagine a better place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Irene C.

Awesome!

Beautiful area, super friendly people, great place to stay!! It made my 50th Birthday spectacular!! We loved sitting by the fireplace at night, unwinding and talking about the days adventures. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Beautiful home, perfect location!

We had a wonderful get away in this beautiful home. Serene setting, cozy fireplace, close to all the Tucson attractions and activities. The bird feeders made for wonderful mornings!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

comfort and privacy not far from town

This house is a wonderful getaway. It is private and has beautiful views. There is plenty of room for at least 5 people. The living area with the fireplace is very comfortable.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Great Place to Relax

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lazy C Homestead. The house was very comfortable and Becky and Daryl were friendly and helpful if we had any questions. They kept the bird feeders filled and we enjoyed watching the many birds. We spent many hours reading and relaxing on the porch. You really feel like you’re in the desert when you look around and see so many types of cactus. There are views of the mountains and the city of Tucson looks pretty at night when lit up. We saw javelina, coyote, deer, lizards, roadrunners and bunnies. We love Tucson and we’re planning to return to the Lazy C Homestead.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tanja N.

Wonderful!

Nice house in beautiful landscape. Enjoyed watching the birds. House has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen K.

Relaxing Desert Oasis, Beautiful Mountain Views

We had a lovely, long vacation at the Lazy C homestead where we enjoyed many hours reading on the veranda and watching wildlife. The house was spacious and clean, located close to many sites for outings, and well maintained by Becky and Darryl who were very helpful if we needed anything. We felt comfortable and at home and can't wait to go back next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

Beautiful desert location with homey feel

We were very happy with the accommodation and setting of this gem. We were traveling with two small children and they enjoyed the house, watching the birds, boars and rabbits as well as the pool. The area around the home is beautifully maintained, I am not usually so fond of the desert (heat), but this place had me in love with it. The kitchen was well appointed for eating in, and we had a rough day prior to our stay so once we had provisions we didn't want to go anywhere. I wish we could have stayed longer and I hope we can come again. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in the Tucson area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve J., Salt Lake City, Utah

Favorite Spring Getaway

This was our 3rd time staying at The Homestead and we have already reserved our stay for next year. It's one of the most relaxing places a person could ask for. Daryl and Becky are great hosts! Responsive to everything and Becky keeps the bird feeders filled to attract birds all day long. It's like being alone out in the desert, yet you are only minutes from just about everything in the Tucson area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2016

About the host

Hosted by Becky and Daryl Hiser

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Daryl and Becky own the Homestead. Becky is the granddaughter of the Canfields who were the original homesteaders. She was raised in the area. Purchasing some homestead property with husband, Daryl, they built their own residence next to the Homestead. Daryl is a zoologist by education and engineer by trade. He is very helpful in identifying local flora and fauna. Becky enjoys hiking, horseback riding and quilting. Daryl enjoys hiking and U of A basketball. As a couple they take birding trips and enjoy the outdoors. They have knowledge of the area and would love to help make your stay a memorable one!

Why they chose this property

We took over ownership keeping the property in the family. We are very excited to share this small part of Tucson's history with travelers.

What makes this property unique

Staying at the Homestead will give you direct contact with relatives of the homesteaders the Canfields. Many stories of the development of the area. It has been the intention to keep the flavor of a 'homestead' home. Limited shared use of owner pool next door (walking distance).

Languages:

English