Discover the warmth of Catalina Vista AZ. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our private single-level home, embraced by the beauty of natural open spaces around you. Come enjoy the location; from sunrise to sunset, the Catalina mountains never disappoint. This Southwestern, family-oriented vacation rental is offered by a caring owner, not a management company. Situated north of downtown Tucson in a quiet neighborhood, this house provides the perfect mix of seclusion and convenience. While the setting is peaceful, you'll appreciate proximity to shopping, entertainment, dining and numerous outdoor opportunities including hiking and golf. Easy access and parking makes visiting a breeze.
Indoors you will find high ceilings, a spacious Primary Retreat with Arizona room, an eat-in kitchen with a breakfast bar and a formal dining room. The floor plan offers fantastic open areas while the bedrooms are private and peaceful. This bright, airy, and clean retreat welcomes you to dive in to reading a book, play a board game or chess or fire up some competition with a full-size ping-pong table available for guests’ use at the back of the oversized garage. High speed internet and smart TVs plus charging stations throughout the home allow you to be connected as needed. Catalina Vista AZ really is a gem.
THE DETAILS--
Four spacious bedrooms provide ample space for your stay. The primary bedroom features a king bed with comfortable linens and a large dresser, so you have room to unpack and unwind. This bedroom also features a smart TV, and a walk-in closet. The en-suite bathroom has plenty of storage and its own skylight. This bathroom has an updated massage shower head with handheld option, and bench for a relaxing walk-in shower experience. Retreat to the “Arizona Room,” your private area adjoining the primary bedroom, set up for your own yoga or weight training sessions. The second bedroom has a king bed and dresser. The third bedroom has twin beds in addition to a hand painted wall mural adding to the southwest decor. The fourth bedroom/den has a twin daybed with trundle and walk-in closet in addition to a basic desk and chair. Each bedroom has its own ceiling fan, closet, luggage rack, laundry basket, and charging station for your personal devices located on the bedside clock. These rooms are just off the full main bath which is bright and light due to another skylight. Our wireless home network provides free high-speed internet.
You will enjoy the inviting living space and high ceilings, with a one step sunken living room and ample seating with new leather couch and matching oversized swivel chairs, plus a reading nook. There is a new 65 inch 4K smart TV with Roku streaming. The Northeastern orientation of the living and dining rooms provides the best of early morning warmth and spectacular sunrise views of the mountains. The fourth bedroom/den can be a second seating area with use of the day bed. Ornamental fireplaces add charm to the décor, while the home uses heating and air conditioning units combined with ceiling fans in all of the living areas to keep you comfortable year round.
The chefs in your family will love the well-equipped kitchen, with solid surface countertops, new refrigerator and microwave, toaster, and full supply of pots/pans and cooking implements. We've even stocked some spices, oils, and condiments for your convenience. There is a separate coffee bar for your favorite coffee or tea preparation in the dining area with a carafe and pod brewer, and hot water kettle.
Extra hats, umbrellas, yoga mats, tennis rackets, children’s tennis rackets, pickle ball paddles and balls are available for guests.
The property has a laundry space with full sized washer and dryer units. Solar panels allow for an environmentally friendly visit supplying enough energy for the home and replenishing leftover power back to the community.
Outside, take advantage of the Arizona sun or relax and read in the shade of an umbrella. On average, there are 286 sunny days per year in Tucson. Picture yourself sitting on the patio with panoramic views of the Catalina Mountains. Enjoy the Eastern horizon as the mountain shadows change into a tapestry of colors. The almost acre of land connects to large natural spaces where you'll see a variety of wildlife. In the evening, you can watch the Tucson lights and the sky come alive with beautiful sunsets that never disappoint.
THE LOCATION --
Golf, you ask? To the North, and less than 5 miles away (9min away by car) is the El Conquistador Golf Course with 2 championship golf courses and an expansive practice facility. To the West, about 5.5 miles away (14min away by car) is the Omni Tucson National Resort which offers two 18 hole championship golf courses plus practice facility. A little over 6 miles by car to the East is The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa which offers a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Other golfing options include Pusch Ridge Course (4.3 miles), Tucson National Golf Course (5.5 miles), Crooked Tree Golf Course (7.1 miles) and Silverbell Golf Course (10.1 miles).
Just a short walk away, you can make your way up the hill to the Westward Look Resort which offers multiple pools, a fitness center and 8 tennis courts available with a day pass (www.resortpass.com). One can also reserve horseback riding on the property through Spanish Trail Outfitters (520) 631-3787.
In addition to golf and resort options nearby, this is the perfect location for explorers to stay. Tucson is surrounded by five mountain ranges and many places of interest are an easy car drive away:
Catalina State Park 11min (6.5 miles)
Saguaro National Park West 23min (10.4 miles)
Biosphere 2 31min (23.6 miles)
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum 39min (21.1 miles)
Sabino Canyon 41min (21.5 miles)
Tanque Verde Falls and Trail 44min (25.4 miles)
Kitt Observatory 1hr 5min (51.1 miles)
Kartchner Caverns 1hr 8min (64.2 miles)
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley 1hr 20min (47.5 miles)
Distances to some urban attractions:
Tohono Chul Gardens and Bistro (1.8 miles)
Downtown Tucson (7.5 miles)
University of Arizona (9.8 miles)
Tucson Botanical Gardens (10.5 miles)
Reid Park Zoo (13.8 miles)
Trail Dust Town (14 miles)
Old Tucson (18.8 miles)
San Xavier Del Bac Mission (19.1 miles)
Pima Air & Space Museum (21.8 miles)
Distances to hiking trail heads:
Pima Canyon Trailhead (1.5 miles)
Linda Vista Trail (3.5 miles)
Campbell Trailhead (4.5 miles)
Rillito River Park (6 miles)
Finger Rock Trailhead (6.7 miles)
Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Trailhead (7.2 miles)
Tumamoc Hill Hiking Trail (10.5 miles)
Picture Rocks Trailhead (12.8 miles)
Tucson has an impressive food scene, as a UNSECO city of gastronomy and an array of exceptional restaurants are within a 5-15 minute drive of Catalina Vista AZ. We have a sampling of restaurants listed in the house notebook.
La Encantada, Tucson’s beautiful outdoor mall with its great restaurants, coffee and gelato shops, gourmet grocery store and assortment of boutiques, and home and clothing stores is only moments away.
Specific for traveling nurses and physicians, there are plenty of hospitals within a reasonable commuting distance, including Banner, Oro Valley Hospital, Northwest Hospital, and TMC.
AIRPORTS: Tucson International Airport (18.5 miles), Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (105 miles)
OTHER DETAILS—
Because this property is located in a very quiet neighborhood and we respect our neighbors and want to maintain our good neighbor status, this property is NOT appropriate for those that wish to have a loud party. Parties or events of any kind are strictly prohibited on the property.
Additional guest fee over two people, is $15 per person per night.
A starter kit will be provided with basics: toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, laundry soap.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
House Rules
~ Check-in time is at 4:00 PM
~ Check-out time is 11:00 AM
**There are no pets allowed at this rental.**
**No smoking inside, outside the property, or on the premises. $1000.00 fee billed to guests if there is any visual evidence, the smell of smoke in the home found upon check-out, or smoke detected in the house. Our no-smoking policy includes the smoking of marijuana and use of vape pens.**
VRBO imposes a traveler service fee that can range from 6-15% of the total reservation cost. Those fees are imposed by and paid directly to VRBO for the use of their platforms and services.
Oro Valley imposes a required lodging tax that is additional to regular lodging fees. Therefore, Catalina Vista AZ does not have the ability to discount or eliminate such fees for reservations initiated through the VRBO platform.
THINGS TO KNOW
There is a Good Neighbor Policy. Quiet hours are 10 pm to 8 am.
Parking notes: There is free parking in the garage available for 2 vehicles.
Due to local laws, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
City/town permit number: (Oro Valley License #: STR00218)
