10/10 Excellent
Christine N.
1 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding!
Christine N.
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2025
La Casita De Tucson - a Unique Private Getaway W/Pool & Spa. Close to downtown
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tucson, AZ
- Tucson Mall14 min drive
- University of Arizona16 min drive
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum29 min drive
- Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
La Casita De Tucson - a Unique Private Getaway W/Pool & Spa. Close to downtown
La Casita de Tucson is a unique private getaway for up to 4 adults. Our guesthouse stay includes a hot tub & counter-current pool and a large deck for picnics and sunbathing. Great view of the Catalina Mts from the pool area.
Our casita is large (1200 sq. ft.). While it has one bedroom / one bath, we also have a comfortable queen size Aerobed for an additional 2 people.
Located in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains, our guests feel the spaciousness and serenity of the Sonoran Desert and enjoy the beauty of our surrounding mountains and star-filled nights. But we are only 15 minutes from downtown and 25 minutes or less to the University of Arizona and several golf courses, including Quarry Pines & Starr Pass. Silverbell, a well-maintained muni, is only 10 minutes away. Good restaurants are about 15 minutes down the road.
The furnishings and decor are definitely Southwestern comfortable. The main room has a high-end home theater with 56' HDTV, Blue Ray DVD player, and built-in surround sound. Here you will find an extensive library of CD's and DVD's. WiFi, of course.
There is also a large bookshelf of Travel, History, and Brain Candy books to suit most everyone.
The bathroom has a beautifully tiled walk-in shower. A shower bench seat is available. Fresh linens & towels provided.
La Casita has its own backyard, patio, and BBQ. Our guests enjoy interesting grounds, including cactus gardens, a rose garden, a mission fountain, and three patios with many strange and fascinating plants. Laundry can easily be arranged. The washer/dryer are in the main residence. Just ask.
La Casita is perfect for those who want to visit Southern Arizona's many attractions, such as Bisbee, Tombstone, Titan Missile Site, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Air and Space Museum and our excellent history museums that illustrate the area's rich Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Anglo heritage. Several fine Indian Casinos and many hiking trails are nearby.
Our website is Southern Arizona Guide. Here you will find our recommendations for best dining, things to see & do; plus lots of local history, original videos and photo features. Should you be here for one of our regularly scheduled guided tours you may find that of interest too.
We have a new dog, Dozer. He only has 3 legs, but don't tell him. He doesn't know.
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Our casita is large (1200 sq. ft.). While it has one bedroom / one bath, we also have a comfortable queen size Aerobed for an additional 2 people.
Located in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains, our guests feel the spaciousness and serenity of the Sonoran Desert and enjoy the beauty of our surrounding mountains and star-filled nights. But we are only 15 minutes from downtown and 25 minutes or less to the University of Arizona and several golf courses, including Quarry Pines & Starr Pass. Silverbell, a well-maintained muni, is only 10 minutes away. Good restaurants are about 15 minutes down the road.
The furnishings and decor are definitely Southwestern comfortable. The main room has a high-end home theater with 56' HDTV, Blue Ray DVD player, and built-in surround sound. Here you will find an extensive library of CD's and DVD's. WiFi, of course.
There is also a large bookshelf of Travel, History, and Brain Candy books to suit most everyone.
The bathroom has a beautifully tiled walk-in shower. A shower bench seat is available. Fresh linens & towels provided.
La Casita has its own backyard, patio, and BBQ. Our guests enjoy interesting grounds, including cactus gardens, a rose garden, a mission fountain, and three patios with many strange and fascinating plants. Laundry can easily be arranged. The washer/dryer are in the main residence. Just ask.
La Casita is perfect for those who want to visit Southern Arizona's many attractions, such as Bisbee, Tombstone, Titan Missile Site, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Air and Space Museum and our excellent history museums that illustrate the area's rich Native American, Spanish, Mexican and Anglo heritage. Several fine Indian Casinos and many hiking trails are nearby.
Our website is Southern Arizona Guide. Here you will find our recommendations for best dining, things to see & do; plus lots of local history, original videos and photo features. Should you be here for one of our regularly scheduled guided tours you may find that of interest too.
We have a new dog, Dozer. He only has 3 legs, but don't tell him. He doesn't know.
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Property manager
Karen Ratte
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
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Children
Adults only
Room NOT child proof. There is cacti in the yard.
Events
No events allowed
This is a quiet neighborhood
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Important information
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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
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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 and a first aid kit
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Tucson
Located in Tucson, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 4th Avenue and Steinfeld Mansion are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tucson Mall and Heirloom Farmers Markets - Rillito Park. Funtasticks Family Fun Park and International Wildlife Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Tucson, AZ
What's nearby
- Tucson Mall - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
- University of Arizona - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
- Tucson Premium Outlets - 18 min drive - 19.0 km
- Old Tucson Studios - 27 min drive - 22.5 km
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - 29 min drive - 25.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Caps & Corks - 11 min drive
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Chick-fil-A - 13 min drive
- Button Brew House - 14 min drive
- Taco Bell - 12 min drive
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Reviews
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
4 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Casita
Robert S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth M.
15 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation at its best
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter C.
29 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property in a quiet, desert country setting
Peter C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill R.
4 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet respite
Bill R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jim D.
15 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Stay
Jim D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul K.
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing gardens and great liytle guest house
Paul K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sara J.
27 March 2024
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Amazing property
Sara J.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meg C.
2 March 2024
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Lovely Casita
Meg C.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024
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John M., Fernandina Beach, Florida
5 December 2023
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Cozy Casita.
John M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anna J.
27 December 2024
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Relaxing Desert Winter Visit
Anna J.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cheri M.
7 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond Expectations!
Cheri M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim C., Whitefish
13 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Casita and Hostess
Kim C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wendy J.
14 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Desert Weekend
Wendy J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jim M.
14 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet get away in the desert.
Jim M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
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1 May 2023
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Lori P.
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Fantastic in every way.
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27 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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des h.
15 May 2022
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Mary Z., Fort Collins
6 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely!
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10/10 Excellent
Dan J.
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Peter D.
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About the host
Hosted by Karen Ratte
Owner Jim Gressinger is a retired newspaper publisher.
Ms. Karen & I retired to Tucson in 2003. Currently we publish SouthernArizonaGuide.com, a content-rich website with over 100 dining reviews; 50 original videos & dozens of slideshows about the most interesting people & places in Southern Arizona; our recommendations for the best things to see & do; plus a lot of local history & cultural heritage. Last year we had over 500,000 visitors to our website.
We do have advertisers on our website. Our rule is simple. If we cannot wholeheartedly recommend your establishment to our friends & family, you cannot advertise on Southern Arizona Guide.
Our dining reviews are as objective as we can make them. Seldom does a restaurant owner or manager know that we've been to his or her establishment until a week or two later when we publish our review on Southern Arizona Guide or on our Southern Arizona Guide blog.
I almost always take other with me to do a review. The deal is simple. I pay for the meals. They each have to order something different so we can sample a broad spectrum of menu items.
On our Southern Arizona Guide, there are restaurants, attractions, and other places that we DO NOT recommend. For the benefit of our website visitors, we are serious critics, not like you will find elsewhere.
Ms. Karen & I retired to Tucson in 2003. Currently we publish SouthernArizonaGuide.com, a content-rich website with over 100 dining reviews; 50 original videos & dozens of slideshows about the most interesting people & places in Southern Arizona; our recommendations for the best things to see & do; plus a lot of local history & cultural heritage. Last year we had over 500,000 visitors to our website.
We do have advertisers on our website. Our rule is simple. If we cannot wholeheartedly recommend your establishment to our friends & family, you cannot advertise on Southern Arizona Guide.
Our dining reviews are as objective as we can make them. Seldom does a restaurant owner or manager know that we've been to his or her establishment until a week or two later when we publish our review on Southern Arizona Guide or on our Southern Arizona Guide blog.
I almost always take other with me to do a review. The deal is simple. I pay for the meals. They each have to order something different so we can sample a broad spectrum of menu items.
On our Southern Arizona Guide, there are restaurants, attractions, and other places that we DO NOT recommend. For the benefit of our website visitors, we are serious critics, not like you will find elsewhere.
Why they chose this property
Our casita is roomy & comfortable. It has its own back yard with cactus garden. But our guests can enjoy all of our other gardens such as the rose garden, and the Anniversary Garden outside the Casita bedroom.
Our guests have no sense that there is a major metropolitan area anywhere nearby. Yet, it takes only 15 minutes to get to the Historic District of Downtown Tucson and 22 minutes to the University of Arizona.
Our guests have no sense that there is a major metropolitan area anywhere nearby. Yet, it takes only 15 minutes to get to the Historic District of Downtown Tucson and 22 minutes to the University of Arizona.
What makes this property unique
When we have no guests, the Casita is our den and home theater. Our guests may take advantage of our music & theater system.
Another advantage of staying at La Casita is that very few locals know the area as well as we do. That's not bragging. It's our job. Our guests take advantage of our local knowledge. The best hiking trails, the best museums, the best art galleries and performing arts, etc. We love sharing our local knowledge. It's what we do.
Another advantage of staying at La Casita is that very few locals know the area as well as we do. That's not bragging. It's our job. Our guests take advantage of our local knowledge. The best hiking trails, the best museums, the best art galleries and performing arts, etc. We love sharing our local knowledge. It's what we do.
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