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Elegant magical rustic round house by Saguaro National Park

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Red Hills Visitor Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Old Tucson Studios
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Elegant magical rustic round house by Saguaro National Park

Imagine being in a story book round house with turqoise and golden floors, set on 2.5 acres of Sonoran desert facing the Tucson Mountains. Having lived our lives here in the desert, we newly renovated our family adobe block home ourselves, as artists and builders, to capture what we love about the desert and the local culture. It is earthy and elegant, like a yurt inside, one big open and spacious room with a stunning wood ceiling. Only the bathroom is separate with a beautiful Moroccan Tadelakt walk-in shower and claw foot tub. The full kitchen has a Mexican Talavera tile counter top, full sized refrigerator, stocked with all the basics, espresso machine, and many amenities.
The backyard is fully fenced with a ramada for shade, a fire pit, and a propane barbecue.
The desert property is filled with saguaro cactus, and native plants. You can enjoy a meal under the ironwood tree, watching the sunsets or mountains . Perfect for astronomers and night sky enthusiasts as this is a dark sky designated area with the world famous Kitt Peak Observatory less than 50 miles away. Great for hikers with Saguaro National Park trails within minutes , and many cycling and mountain biking opportunities.
The Sonoran Desert Museum is 6 minutes away. Old Tucson , once a Film Studio for over 300 Western Movies , now a theme park, is a 15 minute drive through the park. Iron Wood National Monument is a 15 minute drive to the west for wide open uninhabited desert experiences and hikes with ancient petroglyphs.
Downtown Tucson is only 30 minutes away and Tucson International airport is also only 40 minutes away. The Tucson Mountains separate this home from the city so you’re able to enjoy the peace of the desert yet still “go to town”. Plenty of private parking including trailer and or an RV.

Property manager

Diane Call
Premier Host

Languages

French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
This is1000 sq ft and is an open studio space
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: This is1000 sq ft and is an open studio space
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

About the area

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Saguaro National Park and Red Hills Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Old Tucson Studios. International Wildlife Museum and Aeroball Sports Courts are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Red Hills Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Old Tucson Studios - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Casino del Sol - 24 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Starr Pass Golf Club - 27 min drive - 23.4 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 31 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wagon Wheel Post - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ironwood Terraces - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Phoebe's Coffee Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Jake's Bar-B-Q - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant magical rustic round house by Saguaro National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Elegant magical rustic round house by Saguaro National Park ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant magical rustic round house by Saguaro National Park ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant magical rustic round house by Saguaro National Park located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Saguaro National Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Sus Picnic Area. King Canyon Trail and Red Hills Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy R.

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

Simply wonderful.

Diane is an excellent host. House has many amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Sonoran Delight

Perfect place for headquartering a Sonoran Desert experience---so many beautiful trails and places that are very close. A real classic Arizonan desert environment, with a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Great Desert Getaway

We loved our stay! It was perfect for my husband and I - we loved the unique, rustic aspects with all the necessary comforts. It was so close to the scenic Saguaro National Park, and a short drive into Tucson. We enjoyed sunsets next to an outdoor fire, and wandering through the desert landscapes on property. Diane was a great and helpful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

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

Charming Desert Oasis

Very beautiful, peaceful home. The thoughtful layout of the home and fenced back yard was perfect for us and our dogs. Excellent comunication from the host. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Beautiful Home

My husband and I booked this home for a little get-a-way. The sunsets are beautiful and enjoyed our evening walks. The home was beautiful,spacious, and clean. I loved how everything in the round house was round too! Instructions were easy. Everything we needed to cook with was in the kitchen. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav B.

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

Could not imagine better place to stay for hiking in Saguaro National Park

Our family stayed here for one week on a hiking trip in Saguaro Park. There are many trails close by, and the best is, that house is surrounded by the same scenery like inside of the park with saguaro a few feet from the back porch dining table. Weather was warmer than usual, but the concrete floor, brick walls and silver roof kept the house cool. We did not need to run A/C at all. Very authentic and beautiful place. I did enjoy the espresso machine, because coffee is important. We also toured Kitt Peak observatory and Titan 2 intercontinental ballistic missile site museum.I would also recommend driving for sunsets to The Red Hills Visitor Center or Dessert Discovery Trail. After sunset, the sky at the house is so dark, with many stars and there is almost always some satellite visible by plain eye.Host is very friendly and knowledgeable of the surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Diane Call

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My husband and I are both from this area and have traveled many places in the world. As for hosting I believe in creating beautiful environments for people to feel uplifted and inspired. We took special care creating this renovation with guests in mind , including special creative details. As a traveler and artist I’ve always loved meeting people . We live 15 minutes away on our “ranch”. I teach yoga and Theatre arts, and had a business painting homes. We like creating all manor of things and spaces.

Why they chose this property

My adopted mother built this house with her family in the 1970’s when this area was sparsely populated. The area has gorgeous views of the mountains and sunsets, easy to get to yet each home here is separated by some acreage. Peaceful, quiet and private.

What makes this property unique

This house is a round adobe block house with a unique wood ceiling . No corners! Beautiful stained concrete floor like walking on robins eggs, lime plaster tadelak walk-in shower, 2.5 acres of Sonoran desert. It offers a desert retreat in a sweet rural area within minutes of several parks and local world famous tourist attractions.

Languages:

French, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests