With a stay at this vacation home in Oro Valley (Rancho Catalina), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Tucson Mall and Oro Valley Aquatic Center. .This vacation home is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from University of Arizona and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Saguaro National Park.
El Conquistador Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
La Paloma Country Club - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
University of Arizona - 18 min drive - 16.5 km
Getting around
Tohono Transit Center - 10 min drive
Tucson Station - 20 min drive
Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Guadalajara Original Grill - 4 min drive
Eegee's - 3 min drive
Frost Gelato - 5 min drive
Sheraton El Conquistador - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sleeps 6 - Conveniently located on Oracle/Magee Close to Everything
Great place to stay when visiting Tucson/Oro Valley!
It has full Kitchen for cooking/BBQ ing and enjoying some peaceful downtime, plus the warm weather is fantastic.
Tons of parking - RVs are OK, small yard and doggie door for your furry friends (2 max).
Plenty of space for Bike storage inside.
Guest wing with only 1 Private entrance into a large living room with full sized pull out couch, (an additional Full size bed by request) and TV. Full Kitchen with dining area.1 Bedroom/bathroom with King size bed and large closet.
Backs to State park- you can hike from the backyard!
Charming patio/yard with mountain view, outdoor lights and seating with BBQ.
Laundry service available
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Ami Benson
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Outdoor lighting
General
Unit size: 800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Sleeps 6 - Conveniently located on Oracle/Magee Close to Everything Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 101 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 101 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kristi M.
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Homey, Comfortable and Welcoming
Wonderful location backing right up to the Catalina Mountains. Simple but perfectly functional facilities. Our host Ami was friendly, warm and very easy to reach. A backyard flock of layer chickens gave us a breakfast of the freshest eggs imaginable.
Kristi M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
John F.
29 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent premises and host
Ami made sure our stay was comfortable, and all our needs met. She quickly responded to any texts and, as she lives and works in the main house, she was usually there to take care of any requests. The casita is attached to the main house but excellent soundproofing negated any noise from either side. The bedroom was large with a large TV, bedside tables on both sides, and walk-in closet. The attached bathroom offered plenty of counter space. We stayed a month and were pleased that the kitchen had amble counter space for our bread-making machine and large Berkey water filter. The spacious living room had enough clear space for our exercise mat. The neighborhood was quiet and we enjoyed many evening hot-tub dips which gazting at the stars. We plan to return next year for another month-long stay.
John F.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
jane g.
12 Jan 2025
jane g.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Oro Valley
The guest house was perfect for my wife and our dog for our one week stay. Well appointed, had everything we needed. Nice little fenced in area to lounge outside with the dog and great views. Loved the location, pretty secluded but close to everything on Oracle. Will stay again.
Mark S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
sari g.
18 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Sweet mountain getaway in a great neighborhood! Second stay there just as nice as the first! Will stay again!
We were in town for a swim meet! This place had enough room for my boys to rest and relax in between sessions! The view was awesome. Communication with Ami was fantastic as well. We hope to stay again when we go back to Oro valley!
Megan G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bev R.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Right next to the mountain.
Tucked away next to the mountain. Fully stocked with condiments, coffee, tea. Convenient to Oro Valley Hospital where I was visiting my husband who was a patient there.
Bev R.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cassandra M.
10 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The stay was awesome and perfect for what we were looking for! We did a temporary stay for over a week and it was close by many restaurants, gas station, grocery stores like Trader Joe’s! Our dogs, kids, and adults had a great stay! It was quiet and we got to see chickens every morning which was a plus. Ami was very communicative and gave us access to her pool and yard if we needed!
Cassandra M.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
2/10 Terrible
Nancy C.
25 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Not what it seems
When I saw the photos online, I was given the impression we were staying at a house with a fenced-in backyard with a pool. Not quite. We were in an attached apartment to said house, which was occupied by no less than three adults and two large, less-than-friendly dogs at the time; there would be no use of the pool or yard. Being from Phoenix, I expected the house to have central air. Nope. There were three very loud wall-mounted cooling units, which really didn't keep the rental uniformly cool. This is a pet-friendly rental, so I was concerned when I noticed the carpet when we arrived. It smelled like bleach when we arrived, but by the next day, that smell had been replaced by a dirty animal funk. This prevented us from sleeping in the front room when we discovered the king-size bed in the only bedroom was as hard as a rock, and neither of us slept at all the first night. Also, the maximum number of people this could sleep would be five unless you have a third person in the bed or someone sleeps on couch cushions on the floor. As it is there is only a king-sized bed and a twin bed, but there are couches. The area was very convenient for our needs, but we were miserable the whole time.
Nancy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
24 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Doggie VaCa
2nd visit! Awesome scenery & location. Pool was wonderful on hot days for both human and dogs. Had everything I needed... from kitchen to bathroom necessities. And did I say the location was perfection? 1 hour to Madera Canyon, 30 minutes to zoo, 20 minutes to Sonoran museum, 7 minutes to Tohono Chul Desert Botanical Gardens and 12 minutes to Catalina State Park. Lots of restaurants with a myriad of cuisine nearby. Perfect dog friendly get-a-way!
Lisa M.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth N.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Elizabeth N.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
sari g.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet getaway
Great location and property for me and my pooches. Close to everything I needed and beautiful views!
sari g.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa M.
12 July 2024
Oro Valley
Doggie Haven!! Great location: close to stores, Tucson City proper, Zoo, Catalina State Park, Sabina Canyon, Tounono Desert Botanical Gardens and much more -- Madera Canyon, etc. only an hour or so away. Then after hiking, sight seeing or shopping bring dinner "home" or grill on the property and relax with a swim in the pool!! My dogs are "howling" to go back already!!
Lisa M.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel K.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The property had all the things we needed to do our whirlwind trip to Tucson area. Including the right number of beds for our group. The washer/dryer came in handy too when we needed to clean a couple of things during our stay! Great Location for exploring Oro Valley and Catalina State Park. Absolutely gorgeous views and the owners Dogs were so sweet!
Rachel K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Liz C.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
North of Tucson Stay
Convenient to have a pool on property available for use, with our dog allowed pool-side. Note, the hot tub required advance communication to warm up- we only used once.
Note, the washer/drier is an all-in-one (I'm not familiar with those), and had better luck air drying clothing vs. using the drying function.
Ami was available for anything we would have needed, but didn't need to contact too much!
Liz C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pamela B.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Great location and beautiful property.
Pamela B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren C.
7 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home
This property was absolutely perfect for our large family and pets!
We were a little worried about other dogs on the property because one of our dogs is an agressive barker around other dogs, but there was a secure fence and separate sitting area for the rental, and the dogs never had to interact.
Like others have mentioned, the wash next to the house was perfect for walking the dogs and taking in the natural habitat.
The house was comfortable, nicely decorated, but not pretentious to the point that I worried about the kids touching things. The kitchen had all the supplies we could have needed.
We used to have chickens and it was such a delight to hear the "ladies" chit chatting.
My only drawback was a little confusion about check in and check out procedures, but the host was very reaponsive.
This was my husband's first experience with a VRBO vs hotel and he was skeptical, but he is converted now!
My parents live in Tucson and we will 100% use this property again!
Lauren C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Liz Y.
14 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for hiking
The house has hiking trails through a wash right next to it. It was fantastic for taking the dogs out every morning and evening. The paved road was also good for casual strolls around the neighborhood. Very close and convenient to shopping. Yard was smaller than we expected, but the hiking right out the door made up for it.
Liz Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angelina R.
14 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Spent my granddaughter’s spring break enjoying the amazing views while hiking, exploring the neighborhood, and creating fun memories. We’re able to rest comfortably at night!
Angelina R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly B.
20 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great area
Great area and responsive host
Kimberly B.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen B.
5 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and value
We enjoyed our stay and would gladly stay there again.
Accommodating host that is quick to respond.
Stephen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
4/10 Poor
Marnie S., Ennis, MT
3 Feb 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location for a short stay
This property is in a great location for restaurants, shopping and hiking. Host is friendly and quick to reply to messages. Host does need to update listing as property didn’t match online photos. Living room furnishing were not as depicted and views of desert and mountains are now obscured by large storage shed and conex storage container giving an industrial feel. Property needs a good detailed cleaning. Kitchen not well suited for longer stay or meal prep.
Marnie S.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stu A., Durango
13 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs up
Great space, well furnished, very clean, quiet neighborhood, good access to stores and restaurants. Recommend it highly..
Stu A.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heather P.
5 Nov 2023
I’ll be returning!
Exceeded expectations. Very comfortable staying there. Host was very communicative and helpful. I’m a dog lover so seeing her dogs helped ease home sickness. I’ll be returning!