Tucson Estates, near Tuscon, is one of the best-kept secrets of Arizona. It is a friendly retirement community in Pima County. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxed, resort-style stay in Arizona then Tucson Estates is your best choice. Everywhere you go in Tucson Estates, you’ll have a stunning view of Tucson Mountains. Surrounded by the wild deserts and haunting roads, you’ll feel the expanse of nature here. There is always something going on here - activities, programs, golf, tennis, pickleball, parties, and a host of other events. In addition, you’ll have some really great holiday homes to choose from. Whether you want to have an offbeat journey or are in town on work, take some time to explore Tucson Estates and its unique culture. To help you plan a fantastic stay we have come up with a list of the best Vrbo vacation rentals in Tucson Estates, Arizona.
1. Quintessential desert home for six guests (from USD 156)
This quiet, friendly home is located close to Old Tucson, Desert Museum, and Saguaro National Park. The house is well appointed, clean, and spacious. You’ll have all the essential amenities here as well as access to community facilities. It has three bedrooms and accommodates up to six guests. The high-speed free internet is much appreciated by guests. Touches like the pizza oven in the kitchen, new patio furniture, and well-stocked kitchen add to the comfort of visitors.
Beautiful Tucson CasaAccommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 28
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
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master bed and living room furnitureclean beautiful extremely equipped with everything you would need for a long or short stayand we noted the new patio furniture pizza ovenCleanliness:
I don't usually right reviewsTennis and pool are available Thanks for sharing this lovely homeHost:
Well appointed beautiful home Thankswell appointed nicely decorated homeDesert Museum and Saguro National Park Home was well appointed and very comfortableWe stayed for 4 weeks and couldn't be happier with the stayRead more reviewsLocation:
This lovely neighborhood is tucked up against Tucson Mountain Park and we enjoyed walking out the door for a hikequiet friendly neighborhood close to Old Tucson
2. Sprawling holiday home near the golf course (from USD 100)
This three-bedroom mobile home comfortably sleeps six guests. It has two bathrooms, a fitness room, a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area, an entertaining room, and a lovely deck and patio to relax at. You’ll also have access to a private heated pool, a community pool, and a hot tub. As this home is part of a 55+ community, you’ll find it a safe place with plenty of activities and amenities.
Spacious home on the golf course. Great mountain views. Quiet and relaxing.Tucson, AZ, USTop guest reviews
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the back deck overlooks an arroyo and a ridge in the tucson state park, which merges into the saguaro federal parkgolf is included as part of the nominal guest fee to use the community facilitiestake the trolley up the the top of the canyon and hike down alongside the riversaguaro national park has many miles of trails, including one to hike up to petroglyphsCleanliness:
there are pickleball and tennis courts availablethis home has been significantly renovated, is very clean, and comfortable with plenty of spaceHost:
in our three week stay we were treated to mule deer crossing back and forth along the arroyo, coyotes ghosting along beside the house sniffing for the bunny's who had visited, and javelina snufflin...the community is well organised and has lots of great facilities including a large, senior friendly pool and hot tub as well as a family pool great for grandkidsgo ahead and buy the 40 pound sack if you are staying for a couple of weeksthe community is next to a circle k for the morning newspaper, a small, family diner for morning coffee and breakfast, a mexican restaurant for dinners, and an ace hardware store for bird seedthe rental overlooks the golf course for residentsRead more reviewsLocation:
a community newsletter when we checked in provided times and locations for numerous arts and crafts meetings, group exercise of several types, and a number of social clubsbe sure to wear shoes or sandals suitable to walking through waterwithin 24 hours we had to buy two bird identification books and a pair of binoculars to try to identify all the species who came in to delight usit was an easy stop at the end of the day for an hour or two after exploring other parts of the tucson areait is a manufactured home located in a plus 55 community of manufactured homes first established back in the '60's
3. Mini mansion with mountain view and a pool (from USD 250)
This four-bedroom house is perfect for large families and groups. Located in a secluded area, it offers stunning views of Arizonian mountains and easy access to hiking trails. All the rooms are fully furnished and fitted up with all the essential amenities: air conditioning, washer and dryer, heater, TV with cable, and free internet. There is also a well-maintained swimming pool. If you want to prepare your own meals, there is a well-equipped kitchen and pantry as well.
A Spacious Gem in Tucson, with Pool!Accommodates: 18
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
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The bed in the master bedroom is a kingAs two parents traveling with one teenager and mother-in-law it was great for everyone to have a bedroom plus large living spaces and a kitchenThe property accommodated our needs and was well equipped from the kitchen shower bedrooms and laundryAll 8 of us were very comfortableThe kitchen could use some new Utensils serving platters and miscellaneous items like dish towels but Other than that the house was lovelyCleanliness:
Kitchen had basics and we were able to cook breakfast dailyThe owner was very helpful and inviting The house was clean and ComfortableHost:
The owner was great and got all the needed information to meThe property owner was very responsive and provided great direction on expectationsthe owner was very accommodating with our late check out requestWonderful accommodations that housed the 9 of us effortlessly Nice backyard setting for warmer eveningsOur grandchildren loved the poolRead more reviewsLocation:
Other parks like Sabino Canyon were a 30 min drive across townThe house also had a great speaker systemThe house is showing a little bit of wear but was clean overallIt was very close to the Desert Museum and Old TusconThis was our second time staying in "Marty's vacation house" and it was just as great as the first time
4. Luxurious solar home near Saguaro National Park (from USD 636)
Alma Del Sol is an eco-friendly desert retreat located a short 30-minute drive to downtown Tucson. Artistically built, the house incorporates solar energy, water catchment, and greywater systems. It is right next to the Saguaro National Park, BLM Wildlife Refuge, and Pima County Park. The house has 4 bedrooms and sleeps up to 23 people. You’ll also have all the regular amenities here such as air conditioning, heater, internet, a fully functional kitchen, TV, and laundry facilities.
Stunning Solar Home Next to Saguaro National Park with Hot Tub PatioTucson, AZ, USTop guest reviews
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Came here with children/grandchildren ranging from ages 8 to 45the Tucson Mountains and Tucson itself Fully equipped for cooking in easy to chill in the great room after a day of hiking big enough that even a large group of introverts could all find their...Alma del Sol delivered Plenty of beds and space for everybody Plenty of extra bedding for chilly nights tooWe needed a comfortable private and affordable location for a week-long retreat andand we were able to start almost all of our rides right from the houseCleanliness:
The house is very well equipped for large groupsHost:
Marshall and Glenda were extremely accommodatingThis is our last day and nobody wants to leave Owner very friendly and helpfulWe used it as our base camp from which to make day trips to explore the area Marshall and Glenda were wonderful hosts and went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyableThe house hot tub and incredible surroundings made for great campsThe evaporative cooling system kept us comfy after long hot days in the saddle We made sure to take advantage of the great view of the stars from the hot tub in the evenings as a way to relax sore...Read more reviewsLocation:
The sunrises and sunsets were gorgeous right from the house but for visitors interested in somethingThe surrounding area is excellent for biking and runningWe stayed at Alma del Sol in March 2016 with a group of 12 veteransFive of us stayed at Alma Del Sol on a girls get-awayIt is conveniently located on a nicely landscaped property that is well off the beaten path while affording easy access to the entire Tucson area
5. Sunny home with gorgeous desert views
Looking for your own private sanctuary in the Arizonian desert? Look no further than this property. It is a two-bedroom house that can accommodate up to four guests. There is free internet, free parking, air conditioning, laundry facilities, and a fully equipped kitchen. Sit on the porch with a cocktail, and watch the sunset over the mountains. Walk under a canopy of stars at night. Find your dream getaway in this comfortable home.
Beautiful desert view fully furnished comfortable homeTop guest reviews
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It felt like we were leaving home when we locked the door for the last timeDrive down a rough dusty trail open the gate and drive into your own private sanctuary Not for everyoneThe owners became friends and the beauty of the mountains in the background make this one of our treasured memoriesThe views from the two porches overlooked two different mountain ranges and it was hard to decide which one to relax on The layout of the rooms were very well placed and the full kitchen with appl...A month was not long enoughHost:
The property is owned by two delightful and gracious hosts who provided a very comfortable and clean home for us with everything we neededJust a short drive to all things you might need or want; shops groceries gas moviesWe have greatly enjoyed this quiet desert property Far enough from the hustle and bustle and traffic noiseRead more reviewsLocation:
restaurants and Tucson sites Loved the drive up the mountain to Tucson Desert Museum Old Tucson and Saguaro National Forest
6. Stunning holiday home with gorgeous views
Does the idea of living in a tranquil and elegant desert home appeal to you? If yes, then you will love staying at this Santa Fe home on a 5-acre (2.02 hectare) property. The 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms tiled home has 14-feet (4.2 m) cathedral ceilings, 3 floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces, a dog run, a fully equipped laundry room, and modern heating and cooling system. With a gated entrance and efficient security system, you are bound to feel safe here. Old Tucson Studios, Tucson Mountain Park and the Desert Museum are all just a few minutes away.
Desert Oasis Get AwayTucson, AZ, USTop guest reviews
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but it kept failing andThe only recommendation I will provide is to have a cleaning service come in prior to check-in to dust the home down; mop floors and ensure no sign of previous guest remain - such as towels left in...Host:
he pictures and Angela could not have been a kinder more helpful hostAngela was professional with booking the Desert Oasis and greeting us to check us into a beautiful home sitting in the desert natural settingHer hospitality also greeted us with a welcome card and a bottle of wine which was an added surpriseEach guest should be charged for cleaning services which is typical when you reserve a home using HomeThe home is beautiful and well appointedRead more reviewsLocation:
We got it started a couple timesThe views left us speechless as did sunrises and sunsets and starry nightsThere are blowers in three rooms which operate on their own and helped a lot but the furnace really needs to function
Tucson Estates: far from the madding crowd
Whether you like to relax by a pool, play golf with friends, go for drives in the Arizonian desert, hike, or just relax beside a window with a view - you’ll find that bit of peace you are looking for at Tucson Estates. Away from the tourist crowds and trappings, you’ll get to spend some honest time with nature. And, have plenty of fun activities to keep things stirred up. So don’t think twice before booking a trip to Tucson Estates.
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