The Cactus Villa

Description from the owner

The enchanting "Cactus Villa" is set in the heart of the Catalina Mountains, in prestigious "Rancho Sin Vacas," an exclusive community at Tucson's northern edge -- one of the city's best locations. The 24/7 guards are professional, and friendly like everyone in Sin Vacas.

This desirable villa, at a desirable price, is one story -- no stairs to climb with luggage or groceries. The convenient end unit is private and quiet -- no one lives above or below -- and not sandwiched between two common side walls that block your mountain views and the energizing natural light.

The villa is well appointed, and tastefully decorated in So...uthwestern/Mexican decor, with authentic Saltillo tile floors throughout.

The Great Room has an open floor plan that's ideal for entertaining, with vaulted ceilings, a French door to the private patio, and wrap-around floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the rooms with light and sun, and offer panoramic views of the breathtaking Catalina Mountain range and the twinkling city lights. It has a new 32" flat screen HDTV and a DVD/VCR player. There are TVs in the master bedroom and guest room/library. Wireless high-speed Internet, "Preferred Digital" cable, and unlimited local calls are included.

There's a collection of DVDs & Videos, CD/tape player, library of good books, and board games.

Outside of Great Room is a large patio, with two bistro tables, chairs, free-standing umbrella, ample seating for guests, comfortable chaise, charcoal BBQ, wood-burning pit, lanterns, candles, and musical wind chimes creating a magical atmosphere to star-gaze, enjoy the cool nights, or the warm days of the serene and starkly beautiful Sonoran Desert.

View snow-capped mountains from your windows, or soak in the warm Arizona sun on your patio. In summer, the high elevation keeps temps cooler than the city below.

Swim in heated pool, enjoy the sun in a chaise lounge, or dine on the pool patio. Sink into an over-stuffed chair in the beautiful clubhouse or work out in the fitness/weight room.

This peaceful community, off Skyline Drive/Pima Canyon and north of Ina Road, is secluded and removed from traffic and noise, yet only minutes from and all the amenities one would desire at a home away from home.

A five minute drive to fine art galleries and restaurants at Ina and Campbell to the east, and less than a mile west to Oracle Road -- a main north/south thoroughfare with shopping and restaurants to suit every taste and price range.

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OWNER SUPPLIED TESTIMONIALS:

By Matt Taylor, Surrey, UK, May 19, 2011

I wanted to bring my family to Tucson where I lived as a boy. We found the Cactus Villa over the internet - it was easy to arrange and when we arrived it matched the description. We stayed 10 days, spending a few hours in the pool each day, and visiting the airplane boneyard, desert museum, Mount Lemon, Tombstone, L'il Abners Steakhouse and much more. The pool is the best bit - we were the only ones there most of the time and it's about 20 steps from the front door. We played ball, swam and then heated up in the jacuzzi. I loved lying on a lounger, looking up through the palm leaves at blue sky and hearing the birds sing. The villa's setting on the foothills is my second favourite point. This is an area where people live in their own holiday houses, so it's all well kept, quiet and friendly. Car is obviously essential and gets you anywhere you need - Tucson's not that big a place and the roads are delightfully empty compared to the UK. We would normally choose a house with more bedrooms. The master bedroom is ample for parents, but the boys slept effectively on sofa beds, one of which was in the living room, so had to be made up and demounted each day. For us though, the pool outweighs a lot of indoor space. Our deposit was returned speedily without us asking. All in all a very good experience.

"By Susan Gustavson. Portland, Oregon

My husband and I spent three weeks there and it was quiet and comfortable, just right for two. The location is wonderful, right up against the foothills of the Catalina mountains. You can take a long walk within the development and see bobcat, roadrunners and lots of birds. Close enough to shopping and services but far enough up off the main road to be very tranquil. Argie is prompt and easy to make the arrangements with, and there is a good local contact provided to help us with things that came up, like a touchy garbage disposer and figuring out the new TV. There was a nice welcome basket with treats that greeted us, a welcome touch since we'd been driving all day. Didn't use the pool--too cold outside--but it's a nice small area that is steps away from the condo. I would definitely stay there again." 1/22/10

Jacksonville, Oregon

It's been a great stay with the location, stunning views, great neighbors, and extremely quiet environment making the time spent here go too fast."1/30/10Read more

Additional Location Information

Location Type Mountain

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

Typical: 1-3 calendar months. Peak months of January-March only by CALENDAR month (1st-31st).
Shorter stays accommodated based on availability.

Payment Options: Cashiers Check, Money Order, Personal Check, Wire Transfer

Refundable reservation deposit of $500 for one month or less/$1000 for two or more months. On arrival, reservation deposit converts to security/damage/cleaning deposit.

Security/damage/cleaning deposit returned within 21 days of departure minus ACTUAL CLEANING COSTS and any expenses incurred for damages.

Cancellations: Full refund if able to re-rent.
NOTE: UNTIL CONFIRMED WITH DEPOSIT, RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Check In: 3 p.m
Check Out: 11 a.m.

Weekly or semi-monthly light or full cleaning service available for an additional fee. Lost gate opener replacement. Lost key replacement.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• Tommy
  Smithville, Tennessee

  Our Favorite Place

  Left on 04/02/2010 for a stay in July 2009
  
  

  My wife and I have stayed there at least ten times. It is our favorite among all the places we have vacationed. Being in a gated community with parking just a few steps from the door is one of the things we like and the quietness and tranquility are unbeatable. Watching the sunrise over the Catalina Mountains is a terrific way to begin the day and the sunsets will sooth any anxiety. We're birdwatchers so seeing the Gambel's Quail around the patio and having hummingbirds buzzing around the flowers are a delight to us. The townhouse location makes it easy for us to travel to all of the birding spots to the south and east for day trips. Shopping is convenient with major stores being only ten minutes away. The accommodations at the townhouse are great so all we need to bring are our clothes and birding equipment. The furnishings are comfortable and in good taste. We recommend this lovely place to anyone who wants an enjoyable and relaxing stay in one of the best locations possible.
  
  

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