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Sweet Desert 🌵 Retreat overlooking Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve

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Dining table that extends to seat 6
Living room with cozy fireplace
Primary king bedroom with en-suite closet and bath
Dining room table extends to seat 6
Living and diningroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4115.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Oro Valley, AZ
  • Stone Canyon Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Oro Valley Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • El Conquistador Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest king bedroom

1 King Bed

Primary King bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest en-suite bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master en-suite bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Sweet Desert 🌵 Retreat overlooking Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve

Private garage for secure bike or golfclub storage..easy access.
Outstanding second floor end unit with GARAGE, features 2 king bedrooms with 2 en-suite baths. The living room has a Smart TV , sound bar. cozy sofa and 2 swivel chairs, plus an electric fireplace for chilly desert nights. The kitchen has been updated with gorgeous granite and stainless appliances and is fully stocked for those who love to cook..the balcony has an electric grill for the grillers in your family. A west facing quiet balcony overlooks the Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve a refuge for birds, deer, javelina, coyote and bobcat..a family of great horned owls lives on the premises as well. The large heated pool with spa is just a short stroll away... close but just far enough away to keep everything quiet.. The clubhouse has a small exercise room and an office if you are so inclined. There are 5 golf courses within 5 miles and 6 miles of walking/ bike paths right out your door in the recently acquired Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve.
A conveniently located private GARAGE can safely store your bikes, golf clubs and your vehicle. Enjoy the hiking and biking trails that surround you everywhere . There is lots to explore in the area or if you would rather...just take a moment to relax... rock on the balcony and listen to the quail...Ahhh . The perfect getaway is waiting for you.

FOR YOUR SECURITY, WE CHANGE AND CUSTOMIZE THE DOOR CODE FOR EACH NEW GUEST


There is a ring doorbell / video at the front door, for security and your protection.

Property manager

Margaret Willms

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours after 10 pm

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Oro Valley

Located in Rancho Vistoso, a neighbourhood in Oro Valley, this condo is in the mountains. St. Phillip's in the Hills and Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Oro Valley Aquatic Center and Catalina Neighborhood Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Funtasticks Family Fun Park and Aeroball Sports Courts. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Oro Valley, AZ

What's nearby

  • Stone Canyon Club - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Oro Valley Hospital - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Oro Valley Marketplace - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Catalina State Park - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • El Conquistador Golf Course - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 27 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Street- Taco and Beer Co. - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweet Desert 🌵 Retreat overlooking Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sweet Desert 🌵 Retreat overlooking Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Desert 🌵 Retreat overlooking Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Desert 🌵 Retreat overlooking Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Desert 🌵 Retreat overlooking Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve located?

This family-friendly Oro Valley condo building is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Golf Club at Vistoso and Stone Canyon Club. Oro Valley Marketplace and Catalina State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Elegant condo with spectacular sunset views.

Well, provisioned, kitchen and entire unit, we had everything we needed and more. The pool and hot tub were excellent, and we loved having the bicycles to ride around the nature preserve. The evening views from the balcony of the sunset were amazing! Enjoyed listening to the birds in the morning sitting with tea and coffee on the deck. Margaret is an excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL C.

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

Perfect Get-away

This place was perfect. The pictures are very accurate. It was very clean and comfortable. Great location. I always want a view of the mountains and we not only got that but we also watched the sun set on the very nice deck. The owners are wonderful to work with and responded to us quickly. We loved it so much we are planning on going back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Sweet Desert Retreat

Wonderful property! Very comfortable and owners thought of everything for our stay. Looking forward to another trip to Tucson.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen N.

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

Beautiful Condo

Every detail was taken care of in this property. We felt immediately at home upon arrival and able to relax. Gorgeously decorated. Contact with the owner was spot on and every communication was responded to rapidly. Luxurious home. Most everything we needed was provided; more than adequately stocked with essentials for a typical short term rental. Comfortable king size beds, overstocked with towels, bedding, etc. Walk-in shower and closet made us feel as if we were home. Beautifully landscaped complex with a pool and jacuzzi area for sunning. Garage was a plus for storage of bikes and/or auto and very conveniently located close to entrance to condo. A natural preserve located behind the property with walk/bike paths was a sweet surprise. Mountain views. Our stay was more than enjoyable!
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S W.

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

Wonderful getaway

This condo is the nicest and most well appointed I have stayed in. Marg the hostess is caring and kind. I highly recommend. I unfortunately had to have an extended stay 4 hours from home due to a family medical emergency and having such a nice clean comfy condo with such a caring host made such a huge difference 💕!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla L.

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

Summer Retreat

The property was nice, spacious, clean and cozy. The host Margaret was amazing!!! Her communication was exceptional. Margaret was very kind and very thoughtful throughout our stay. Wish we could have stayed longer and I will definitely return upon my next visit to Tucson.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison Rose W.

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

Perfect Stay

Could not ask for better. The space was overly equipped and well stocked. Easy check in. Great communication from host. Bikes provided allowed me to enjoy the beautiful trails and scenery. Absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

dj p.

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

Wonderful stay in Oro Valley

Very clean and quiet with all the amenities needed
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly H., Minnetonka, MN

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

Beautiful condo

ALL the amenities in this well equipped condo- great communication w owners- wonderful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniella G.

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

Relaxing Post Holiday Getaway

My family stayed at Sweet Dessert Retreat the first week of the new year. We’ve stayed at many VRBOs and have never had such a lovely experience. We arrived hungrier than expected and were thrilled to find fresh bread and muffins. Marg’s place is beautifully decorated and has everything you could possibly need. Even nice robes. The kitchen was more stocked with cookery than my own kitchen so we were able to enjoy many easy meals without going out. The view from the balcony is stunning! Oro Valley is a terrific vacation spot. Lots hiking trails,walking trails, ice cream shops, wineries and restaurants. I could not say enough nice things about our stay❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina L., Arlington Heights, IL

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

Elegant Home Away From Home

Everything was perfect at this elegant retreat located in the beautiful Oro Valley. The condo is beautifully decorated with incredible attention to detail, modern convenience, and cleanliness. Resort is lovely as well with a large heated pool, spa, and recreation room. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jim M.

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

Sweet Desert Retreat Excellence!

We can't say enough about what a wonderful experience this was. Everything from the communications to the great greeting Margaret and Ted provide is done to perfection. We were in the middle of a stressful move and walking into the condo provided us with a great "retreat". There is nothing lacking in amenities in this property.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

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

OUTSTANDING OWNERS and CASITA!!

We have stayed in multiple VRBO’s in the past and quite frankly have enjoyed our stays at all of them. Generally they were very good to excellent. However, none approached the quality and personal service that Marg and Ted provided us from booking inquiries, our need to change dates due medical issues, or a hands on minor repair by Ted. Both of them take personal service to a new level. The casita is extremely comfortable with high end finishes and decorated with thought. Marg stocked the cupboards with any item you might need for cooking a meal. We chose to make French Toast one morning. I forgot about vanilla…but with a little searching…there it was! Upon entering we were gifted with treats to start our stay. The homemade bread was sooo good! We had a relaxing three weeks, enjoying many mornings, afternoons and evenings on the balcony listening to the numerous birds and watching the sunset. The casita is an easy 30 minutes to activities in Tucson and within 15 or so minutes to great hiking areas. All in all, this was a lovely vacation! 5 thumbs way way up! 👍👍👍👍👍
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Outstanding

We have stayed at a lot of different condos in the complex over the years. They've all been very nice, but this one is far and away the best. It's well-stocked, immaculate, beautifully furnished, and everything works. Comfortable beds, plenty of storage space, bathrooms and kitchen are clean and fully-equipped. The location is perfect, with a gorgeous sunset view of the mountains from the balcony. Margaret and Ted are great hosts, responding within minutes to our questions. This is our new go-to place in Oro Valley. Joe and Cathy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Absolutely wonderful - perfect!

We hit the jackpot! Super clean, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom - perfect! Special touches such as a bottle of wine, home-baked bread, jam, and a special welcome note were wonderful! We liked it so much after the first few hours we called the owners and booked for next year. The owners stopped by during our stay, what a delightful couple - we were like old friends in no time. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Beautiful Condo

The condo was beautifully decorated and so well stocked for our stay. The owners thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable, including fresh baked bread and a bottle of wine! I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G., Wisconsin

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

The Perfect Place & Host

There may not be enough superlatives to describe our stay. Marge is an exceptional host who goes above and way beyond to make her guests feel welcome. The condo was very clean and had so many thoughtful touches. Blankets on the deck (Tucson was cold), multiple ways to make great coffee and bikes in the garage. We had family in Oro Valley so the location was ideal. The deck overlooks the preserve so it feels very private. We use VRBO frequently and have been pleased in the past. We were more than pleased with this condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

An Oasis in the Desert

Our stay was wonderful. We have stayed in many vacation rentals, and this one was by far the most well appointed and comfortable. It has everything one could possibly need. The owners were very responsive and helpful. We will be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

francine m.

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

Condo à Margaret

Très beau condo, bien décoré et très bien équipé. Nous avons été enchantées tant par le condo que par Margaret. Nous l'avons même invité à venir prendre un verre avec nous. Le condo est dans Oro Valley et est situé dans une zone où on trouve de la tranquilité. Les services sont tout près, il est très bien situé. Nous n'hésiterons pas à recommander ce condo à quiconque . Nous y retournerons à coup sûr.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Absolutely lovely, we all were very happy! It was perfect...

Very easy process, not any problems to report
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamberlyn L.

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

Would highly recommend

I would definitely stay here again. There was a nice welcome basket with goodies in it, check in was easy and the place was clean and cozy. Great Place!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Arrive, Enjoy, Repeat

The casita is so great that we are repeat visitors. Having a student at UofA means we are visiting Tucson several times a year. This is our first choice if it is available, and it should be yours too! Clean, quiet, comfortable, beautiful area, well maintained, nice little extras....it's all here. Marg always checks in to make sure everything is perfect, she really cares about the property and her guests.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

First time VRBO

Our first VRBO was an exceptional experience! Property better than advertised with stocked basic supplies and welcome gift! Very clean and comfortable. Friendly owner took interest in our comfort and needs. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbie G.

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

A treat and retreat!

Our experience couldn’t have gone better. Sweet Desert Retreat lived up to it’s name in every way and we would definitely return. Oro Valley is easy to get around with plenty to do. The old golf course behind the apartment was a fun and interesting place to walk. Our host was responsive and gracious!!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy & Anne B.

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

Super condo for two couples

Having two king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms worked well for us and another couple. Kitchen had everything and living room with TV and fireplace was very comfortable. Balcony had four chairs for us to enjoy some beautiful sunsets and watch a group of javelinas that came around one evening. We had easy access to 5+ mile walking path around a defunct golf course which is becoming a nature conservatory. The large pool area with large hot tub and BBQ grills was a short walk from our building. Safeway, Walmart and many good restaurants were 5-10 minutes away. We enjoyed the hiking trails in Saguaro NP, Catalina SP and Totolita Mtns that were as close as 15 minutes. The communication with the host was excellent. Keyless, self-checkin was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Willms

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My husband and I purchased the casita 4 years ago to use as a getaway from the busy city. We would come and spend long weekends enjoying the Arizona sun, stargazing., wildlife, restaurants, and pool. We fell in love with the casita and the area because of the beautiful peaceful surroundings.
When we recently retired and moved here full-time, we kept the casita because it was so special to us. We are now offering it to others who would like to take a breather from a busy life and regroup and refresh.
We are living in Oro Valley within a mile of the casita. We are available should any issue arise during your stay.
Our goal is to make your time here as delightful as it can be.
You will feel welcome here!

























Why they chose this property

Vistoso Resort Casitas is a safe, small and friendly community. The casita balcony looks out over green space with wildlife and gorgeous mountain views. Walking and biking trails abound. Paved and
unpaved roads are plentiful for our cyclist guests.
Our garage is safe and convenient for your use.


What makes this property unique

Oro Valley AZ is small enough to be peaceful and large enough for shopping and great restaurants.

Languages:

English