Star Gaze in the Calming Desert

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plenty of counter space and washer and dryer

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Tucson, AZ

La Paloma Country Club
‪4 min drive‬
University of Arizona
‪11 min drive‬
Tucson Mall
‪12 min drive‬
Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome, enjoy your stay in a very trendy and modern house everything is brand new and provides a relaxing experience! Kitchen includes dishwasher, garbage disposal, Kuerig coffee machine and all the cookware necessary to make a gourmet meal as well as a washer and dryer. Come and relax, possibly go hiking near the Catalina Foothills or the Sabino Canyon Trail. Enjoy shopping at La Encantada boutiques or downtown for great nightlife. Whatever you were looking for... you can find it here!

Property manager

Erman

Languages

English, Spanish, Turkish

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

There is a $20/pet/stay fee

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 (including birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

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 deadlock

About the area

Tucson

Located in Catalina Foothills, a neighbourhood in Tucson, this holiday home is in a rural area. Shoppers can check out Tucson Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabino Canyon and Saguaro National Park. Check out an event or a game at Tucson Convention Center, and consider making time for Pima Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

La Paloma Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
Tucson Botanical Gardens - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
University of Arizona - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
Tucson Mall - 12 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

Tohono Transit Center - 11 min drive
Tucson Station - 18 min drive
Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Hacienda Del Sol - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Caffe Torino - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Star Gaze in the Calming Desert pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Star Gaze in the Calming Desert ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Star Gaze in the Calming Desert ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Star Gaze in the Calming Desert located?

Located in Catalina Foothills, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, San Pedro Chapel and Fort Lowell Museum. University of Arizona and Tucson Botanical Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

nancy d.

16 April 2023

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

Beautiful Tucson

Enjoyed our stay at this bungalow. Close to some spectacular hiking. Had everything we needed

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 March 2023

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

Great location

I would recommend this place for two people who are staying in Tucson for a week or less. It is the third house on a large lot next to a wash separated by a living ocotillo fence. You look out on a desert view of saguaro, palo verde, prickly pear, barrel cactus and other natural plants. Yet it’s surrounded by busy streets in central Tucson. It’s remarkably quiet and peaceful with views of the Catalinas and the Tucson mountains across the city. The house itself, however, is very small and plain with very poor storage, as other guests have noted. We stayed a month, and that was too long. No discount is offered for longer stays, so maybe the hosts prefer shorter-term guests. We had four wire shelves to store a month’s supply of clothes— no dresser, no pantry for food, no cabinet for dishes. There were barely enough dishes for two. The only provisions were salt, pepper and 20 pods of pumpkin spice coffee (ouch). We continued the house tradition of leaving the coffee for the next guest. We never met the hosts or even had a conversation with them. They seem to be very busy people.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

16 December 2022

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

Wonderful

The property and the owner were great.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

KATHIE B.

25 May 2022

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

It was a great with great hosts

Good

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie L.

27 February 2022

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

Foothills casita

Catalina Foothills met our lodging needs. Very secluded and off the main road. The only thing we could have used was small hand towels for hair & hand drying. Also due to the strong smell of laundry detergent inside, we left them outside. Very quaint stone walls allow outdoor sitting (as well as patio chairs). Thanks for providing travelers your casita.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

19 February 2022

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

We Didn't Want to Leave

This location was perfect for us. It is isolated and quiet, but only minutes from shopping, walking trails and restaurants. The cabin had everything we needed and more. Erman and Jessica are wonderful hosts. And the Tucson weather couldn't have been nicer. We have already booked our next stay.

Stayed 40 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

5 September 2021

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

Lovely place for 5-night stay

Loved the location, and took daily advantage of being so close to the river trail. Quiet, comfy, and great cooking options. Thanks Erman & Jessica

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

31 May 2021

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

Perfect private place with GREAT HOSTS!

This property had everything I needed for a long stay in Tucson, and Erman and Jessica made sure I was well taken care of. They were available for any questions I had and SUPER responsive. This place truly felt like home for me and my dog. I loved watching sunsets off the patio and seeing all sorts of wildlife - javelinas, bunnies and coyotes. It’s definitely your own private oasis and I would recommend this property to anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of town and a busy life. However the property is still close to everything and we enjoyed the short drive to the “loop” in the mornings for walks!

Stayed 49 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ellen G.

15 April 2021

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

good location, great owners, needs storage spaces

This is a charming cottage and the owners are helpful and responsive. However, the spaces are tight and better clothing and food storage spaces are needed. The closet needs real structure as the temporary setup collapsed easily, and I would suggest building in drawers or cubbyholes and hanging rods. Second most important add would be a shelf or shower caddy built into the shower. Last, it would be really nice to have a storage area for food other than the counter, but this is less important than the other two. Space could also use nicer curtains/shades. It seems built in a hurry and now needs some finishing. Location was good for easy access by car to river path and to stores/restaurants but not a walkable location.

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

8 April 2021

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

Great Location in the Foothills

We enjoyed our stay in Erman's cottage. It was conveniently located to everything we wanted to do while we were there. It is a small place, but for the price, I think it was a good value and had everything we really needed. Emran was VERY responsive and the 2 times we requested something, items were promptly delivered with wine and chocolate as a bonus! If you are looking for a quiet, reasonably priced, no frills place located in the Foothills, I recommend this rental. It was very clean and newly furnished, with things in good working order and a comfortable bed. A suggestion: I think it would have been helpful to have a little information sheet for guests when they arrive.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken

2 April 2021

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

Wonderful Place - Eclectic and Private

We had a great time at Erman's property - he was so accommodating! It is a great stay and the property is the most interesting we have ever stayed at. Hundreds of hours have gone into the landscaping. It is a great private location, yet close to most everything that you would want or want to do

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

11 January 2021

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

Terrific hidden gem in the Catalina Foothills

We had a lovely stay in this private, clean and simple casita. The location is as described in other reviews - it's the 3rd house down the driveway from the main road so it felt very private and was quiet. The inside and outside were as described - clean, spacious for its size, and functional for our nearly 1-month stay in the area while working remotely. The hosts were very responsive and took care of the minor request we had in the first couple of days after arriving. I'd definitely recommend the casita and we hope to stay here again the next time we're in Tucson!

Stayed 25 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Douglas T., Kindred North Dakota

12 April 2020

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

Good location but secluded

Very private, secluded in a good location. Erman was response to our needs. Unit was as depicted on line. Erman lives nearby and answered our needs quickly. We shortened our stay because of the Coronavirus and Erman refunded part of our stay because of the situation. We appreciated this very much. Availability to a great walking path. restaurants and grocery stores.

Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monique T.

22 March 2020

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

Quiet, interesting stay

This property is quiet since it is third house down the driveway entrance. Enjoyed coming home late afternoon/evening after long day out to sit on the back deck for a drink. Place was just the right size for two people (queen bed). Could use hooks in bathroom to hang towel or clothing for showering. I just opened the cabinet door and draped my things over the door. Could also use a bathroom rug to step out of shower. Owner was notified of gap under front door and offered to fix immediately, but we indicated we were ok for our stay. The place is great for bike riding since it is about a mile from the Rillito River trail...all downhill to get there and you don’t need to bother taking your car. You can ride for lots of miles and we always felt safe. Location is close to a variety of grocery stores and a short drive to tons of hiking trails. Owner is very receptive to needs and easy to get hold of. They also give you complete privacy. Enjoyed our stay. Monique and Pat T—Indiana

Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

14 March 2020

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

Great little house!

The location of this property was perfect for what we wanted to do. We were able to get to amazing hiking trails within minutes, the grocery store was super close and the bike path was just down the street. We were able to use the kitchen for all of our food needs and it was great having a washer and dryer. The sunsets were great, and the location was private even though it was around other houses. The little deck was nice for lunches. The shower pressure was good (always a concern) but it was weird to not have a place to put shampoo and soap. Thank you for a great home away from home!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacques D., Québec, Canada

16 April 2019

Nice and quiet

We stayed 1 month and enjoyed it. You are almost by yourself and it’s perfect. Owners are nice people and always ready to help you. It’s a brand new and pretty. We recommand it.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Stuart W.

10 February 2019

Quiet, comfy and close to what you want

This is one of two rental units well back from the busy Swan Road in north Tucson. Nicely buffered by desert vegetation from neighbors, it's quiet and dark for night star gazing. The cottage includes a full kitchen, with a glass-top stove, microwave, dishwasher, plus over-under clothes washer and dryer. For non-Hulu users, it took us a bit of hand-holding to figure it out. The TV wi-fi connection will occasionally drop when you're watching it. To get signal back, turn set off, unplug cord, wait a bit, then plug back in. When red light on front of set stops flashing, you should have Internet link and be good to turn it on again. Good wi-fi link for laptop use. No tub, but a nice shower. There is a small deck out back, good for afternoon cocktails. Maybe half-mile south is parking lot access to Rillito River trail, and another half-mile west of there is a great dog park if you've brought your best buddy along. No dresser in bedroom, but drawers beneath bed provide storage. Perfect for two people, but 3-4 could manage tightly by using the hide-a-bed sofa.

Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2019

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Hosted by Erman

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English, Spanish, Turkish

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Livingroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property