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Ideal Private Oasis In The Sonoran Desert - Perfect Homebase To Travel Or Relax.

Family-friendly holiday home in Tucson with a water park

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Pima County Fairgrounds
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Saguaro National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Pima Air and Space Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Guest Den/Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Ideal Private Oasis In The Sonoran Desert - Perfect Homebase To Travel Or Relax.

Rhonda Berdan
- Fully furnished home with 2 car garage and Wi-Fi.
- All bedding, linen and towels provided.
- Large Master BR with King size bed featuring pillow top mattress, night stands with lamps, and a ceiling fan. Walk-in closet, bureau and dresser provide ample storage. Master bath has double sinks, separate toilet with door and a large Southwestern tiled shower. French interior doors and durable screened French Security exterior doors access the covered patio - providing fresh high-desert air while maintaining privacy.
- 2 Large Guest BR's - each have Full size beds with pillow top mattresses, a nightstand with lamp, ceiling fans and a large closet. One BR has a dresser and corner chair - while the other has a foldout desk workspace.
- Den or 4th BR has a Full size foldout futon with adjustable head and foot rests. This unique room also has satellite TV, end tables with a lamp, ceiling fan and large closet.
- The spacious and luxurious Guest Bathroom in the hallway has double sinks, plenty of room for accessories on the countertop, toilet and a tub with shower.
- A sliding glass door off the living room leads to the pool and covered patio.
- Living room has satellite TV and seating for 10 people.
- Washer and Dryer provided.
- Fully stocked kitchen with plates, bowls, cups, specialty glasses, silverware, pots, pans, glassware and utensils for baking, stovetop or microwave cooking.
- Beautiful kitchen table seats at least 6 adults.
- Glass table near pool with comfortable patio furniture and picnic table off patio provide additional outdoor serving areas.


- Rita Ranch home is nestled between two recreation parks and many local attractions. We are 30 yr AZ residents who know the area well and can personally help you customize your stay, or just relax by the pool and watch the sunrises or sunsets! We include all linens, towels, kitchen appliances, and utensils, gas grill, we have tile throughout. Our lush landscape attracts hummingbirds and many species of birds!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
During pool season please discuss safety features
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Events

Events allowed
Please discuss your requirements with Rhonda.
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please talk to Rhonda about your pet(s).
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside yes

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please discuss your requirements with Rhonda.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tucson

Located in Rita Ranch, a neighbourhood in Tucson, this holiday home is near theme parks. Pima Air and Space Museum and Gaslight Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pima County Fairgrounds and Musselman Honda Circuit. Travelling with kids? Consider William Clements Recreation Center and B & B Cactus Farm. 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

  • Pima County Fairgrounds - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Saguaro National Park - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Pima Air and Space Museum - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • University of Arizona - 27 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 24 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria 2 Hermanos Antojitos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ideal Private Oasis In The Sonoran Desert - Perfect Homebase To Travel Or Relax. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Ideal Private Oasis In The Sonoran Desert - Perfect Homebase To Travel Or Relax. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideal Private Oasis In The Sonoran Desert - Perfect Homebase To Travel Or Relax.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal Private Oasis In The Sonoran Desert - Perfect Homebase To Travel Or Relax.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ideal Private Oasis In The Sonoran Desert - Perfect Homebase To Travel Or Relax. located?

This family-friendly Tucson holiday home is located in Rita Ranch, within 2 mi (3 km) of Purple Heart Dog Park and Fantasy Island Trails. Pima County Fairgrounds and Southeastern Regional Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 200 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The back yard is incredible. The kitchen is large and well stocked. Very comfortable living room and extra sitting area. It also has a large dining table. Owner is very accommodating, and even reached out to us before the trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, had everything you needed. Loved the pool and outdoor areas. Will definitely plan another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You guys. Book this house. Like , now. There is a grocery store, gas station , park, and THE BEST TACOS within a half mile, and the neighborhood is quiet and clean. The house is a literal home away from home and so comfortable. There were extra sets of bedding in every closet , and lots of seating in the gathering areas. The pool was my kids favorite part, snd they were often just begging to stay in rather than go explore Tucson. Fully stocked kitchen made it easy to shop and cook rather than go out for every meal, but the proximity to town was a breeze too. You’ll need a car. Uber would have been soo expensive and I didn’t look into public transit enough to see if would even be an option. The host was so kind and caring, and I’m definitely looking for reasons to come back !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience. Exceptional hosts - The kind of place you walk into and you feel like you’re at home literally. Comfortable, open , well-maintained. Everything you need is accessible. Great overall value with having the option of using the pool as well as being surrounded by mature landscape, birds, butterflies in this desert oasis. It was tranquil, relaxing, refreshing, and exactly what my family needed. Highly recommend the host as well as this hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first time visiting Tucson and the property was ideal for our stay. The pool was amazing since it was so hot and was nice to enjoy after touring Tucson everyday while we were there. The owner communicated very well throughout our stay and even called before we came to see if we needed anything in particular which was very nice! We loved staying here and would love to come back to stay again. The house was very beautiful and had everything plus some that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a pleasant quick stay in August 2025. I won't repeat the facts of the profile... which were all true. Just a few extra things that are worth noting!- The garage is available for your use! It's completely empty so as long as car fits between the back wall and the door, you're golden. Owners provide a garage door opener you can keep in the car while you're there. - Entry is via a simple lockbox with a 4 digit code. Owners don't need to be there when you arrive at all, so our arrival at around midnight didn't inconvenience anyone. - I was a little surprised that the deep end of the pool is pretty deep. Bonus for big kids and adults who like jumping, but something to keep in mind if you have little ones. - A nice big basket of rolled up pool towels outside under the porch cover was beautifully convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

June N.

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

First time renting. Amazing!

This was the first time we have rented a property. It was wonderful. Home was beautiful. Rhonda is an amazing owner! Everything was perfect and she reached out to make sure we didn't need anything. We couldn't have been happier.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herminia C.

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

Beautiful Home

We loved staying in this beautiful home. We enjoyed the pool, the weather was perfect. The host was very friendly n welcoming to us. We would love rent this home again..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey p.

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

Great family getaway

Wonderful stay for a quick weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Amazing house

Everything about the host and the property was perfect. Personal touches, quick responses, awesome pool/outdoor area, super comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, I could go on and on. Just book this place and you won’t be disappointed. We will be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mike M.

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

Lovely and relaxing backyard!!!

Overall our stay was a very good experience. The positives outweigh the negatives. POSITIVES: 1. The beautiful and private backyard was the main reason we chose this rental and it did not disappoint! A haven for birds w/trees, plants and flowers. The pool is lovely, tho not heated so we weren't able to swim for our Feb/March stay - except to soak our feet after hiking which was great! Yard includes multiple seating areas providing both sun and shade PLUS a gas fire table for relaxing with a drink after dark. 2. A very spacious home, nicely decorated- not sterile like many rentals. Plenty of room when our daughter & friends spent a week to do rock climbing in the mountains. Well supplied w/ towels, sheets, blankets, supplies. 3. Safe, mostly quiet, family community w/2 parks near the house. Walk to grocery store & bagel shop.4. Super friendly, VERY responsive owners were nearby and available to help with ANY needs or concerns. If you ask for something, they will probably get it for you! NEGATIVES:1. Like most rentals, some functional aspects are pretty old/ tired (appliances, plumbing, TV's, etc) Some seating is worn flat. Quality mattresses, but metal frames w/ board platforms are noisy/hard. 2. Rita Ranch is next to a busy RR line, w/ trains running all night which sometimes disturbs sleep. It is a bit isolated from the city proper, so takes a long time to get anywhere (true no matter where you stay in Tucson!) Proximity to Interstate 10 helps.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

10 out of 10

Beautiful house and property. What you see in the pictures is what you see when you open the front door. Very welcoming and clean. Did not get to use the pool as it was too cold, if there was a hot tub we would of utilized it. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

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

beautiful home

What an amazing property! It is only 15 minutes to the National Park. It is a quiet neighborhood. The house is spacious! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

Comfy home

the owner did an excellent job with communication, before, during and after departure. We were traveling with a baby and she had a high chair and pack-n-play available. The home was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. The backyard is gorgeous and relaxing to sit outside. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna T.

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

More than expected!

We had an amazing stay! From the very start we had great communication with the owner. She was so accommodating and helpful, offering suggestions of places to eat and things to do. She checked in to see how we were doing. We were greeted warmly with little details. The place was clean and had more amenities than we could have hoped. Check out was a breeze. It completely exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Fantastic!

Rhonda is a kind caring host. The house is very comfortable and the back yard is an oasis. Don’t hesitate to book this property!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Lovely property

Great house. Very well supplied! Backyard was very private and had a fire pit and a lot of room for a larger group. The pool would be a wonderful attraction in the warmer months. The hostess Rhonda was so easy to work with. Highly recommended!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

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

It's in the details.

Wow! This was our best VRBO experience yet! This property had everything we needed and more! I over packed on the basics. Plus there were plenty of towels, bedding supplies, towel paper, papertowels, trash bags, cooking equipment, and dishes. The outdoor gas firepit was perfect for the cool evenings with plenty of propane. The house was well decorated, very clean, and the beds were very comfortable. The owner was so nice to work with and made everything so easy from check in to check out. Great home away from home. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Tucson

Great hostess
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

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

Tucson wedding

The accommodations were stellar! Many of the daily essentials were provided for us, so we didn't have to run to the store to shop right after we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Best VRBO I’ve stayed in

The house is beautiful, comfortable, easy to manage 4 people and dogs. Great pool, wonderful comfortable yard with an outdoor space that’s very functional and comfortable. The house is equipped with everything you need and then some. Rhonda is so generous and thoughtful about everything that’s there for you to use. She communicated quickly and clearly for the questions we had. She is welcoming and warm. We could not have asked for a better experience. I would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richelle S.

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

Ultimate relaxation! Awesome Host!

We had an unforgettable amazing time and our host was the hostess with the mostest! The pool was wonderful, the house was comfy, clean, beautiful and loved the fall decorations. We loved having so many sitting area options. Great location. 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Beautiful home!

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The owner was great, the property was well stocked, and the whole house was beautiful. Great place to stay in Tucson!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda M.

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

Wonderful getaway

Everything about our time spent at this location was perfect. It was a relaxing quiet neighborhood with an abundance of amenities. Lots of near by shopping and restaurants. Our host Rhonda could not have been any kinder and responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Resort experience

Very clean and well-appointed property. Quiet neighborhood. Grab bars in showers (one walk-in) were very much appreciated. Enclosed backyard perfect for a dog. Good communication with host. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rhonda Berdan

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Rhonda is from New England and Scott is from the Detroit area. We have 3 adult children: A son in the USCG stationed in SC; a son who is a chef in Salem, MA; and a daughter attending college in AZ. Rhonda's mom has retired in nearby Vail, AZ and is a huge part of our Tucson lives. Now we want to share our good fortune and offer our home to you! If you have any questions or concerns while visiting, we will be nearby to offer local advice or attend to your household's needs.

Why they chose this property

After raising our children on a 1 acre property, we decided to downsize. We have many friends who live or have lived in this wonderfully planned community and fell in love with the spacious rooms and floor plan, 100 percent tile flooring, 40 foot long North facing covered patio to start and end the day, corner lot adding room for landscaping and additional guest parking, and a private 9 foot deep pool with diving board to cool off any time we feel like it. SOLD!
Groceries, restaurants, churches, pizza deliveries, hair and nail salons, and basically all of the shopping options you would expect in a planned community are blocks away. Our most recent addition is a Dunkin' Donuts and a brand new Walmart located just 2 miles from the house.

What makes this property unique

We look forward to you filling this space - this home is so comfortable!

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