Tucson holiday house

Tucson Vacation House in a Wildlife Sanctuary

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Description House, 2100 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities mountain, rural, garden, pets considered, air-conditioning, internet access
Rates per property
Set rates in US Dollars
$1,450/week 
$3,950/month 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£868/week 
£2,365/month 
Thomas Wiewandt
Speaks: English, Spanish
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Photos and Description of this Tucson holiday house 2 BR, 2 BA, Sleeps 4.

If you love nature and seek a comfortably furnished and peaceful place to relax or work, you've found it. This spacious, custom-built 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath house is situated in the Tucson Mountains on a private 50-acre wildlife sanctuary. The estate bridges a 700-acre county nature preserve and a University of Arizona field research station, contiguous with Saguaro National Park. Front and back deck and patio areas are ideal for wildlife watching and afford a nighttime view of Tucson's city lights and the full-moon rising. Rental includes a computer workstation with hi-speed WiFi Internet service. Your host and property manager Thomas Wiewandt lives nearby; he's a professional nature photographer/tour operator and southwestern author.
Tucson house rental - Tucson Retreat in Desert Wildlife Sanctuary

Tucson Retreat in Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
Tucson house rental - Master Bedroom - King-sized Bed

Master Bedroom - King-sized Bed
Tucson house rental - East-facing Deck off Master Bedroom

East-facing Deck off Master Bedroom
Tucson house rental - Living Room

Living Room

Location: Tucson in USA

Car: necessary
Ideally located, our retreat is tucked away in the Sonoran Desert foothills of the Tucson Mountains that flank Tucson's west side, yet it's only 10-minutes from Interstate 10. This provides easy access to the airport and a wealth of tourist attractions in southern Arizona. The house is only 4.3 miles from scenic Gates Pass Road, which quickly takes you to Old Tucson Movie Studios, the Desert Museum, and Saguaro National Park. Grocery stores, post offices, hospitals, theaters, museums, the University of Arizona, Pima Community College, downtown Tucson, Starr Pass Golf Course, the Tucson Mall, and much more lie within a 4-10 mile drive of our desert retreat. Whether your passion is birding or biking, golf or gaming; the arts or astronomy; museums or missions, this is the place to be. And if you're an experienced weaver, our complete in-house weaving studio is available for your creative pleasure - see link below.

Availability for this holiday house rental in Tucson, USA

Updated:
Dec 3, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday house in Tucson, USA

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Night		 Minimum Stay
PRIME 2009-10 01 December 2009 - 31 May 2010 $1,450 - - 1 Week

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (US Dollars), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • $1150-$1450/week, $2750-$3950/month
  • Rates (tax included) are based on use by 1-3 persons:
    Add $100/week (or $300/month) for a fourth person.
    House cleaning included once every two weeks.

    Weekly rates apply to visits of 7-29 days; partial weeks are allowed and pro-rated on a daily basis.
    Monthly rates apply to visits of 30+ days.

    OPTIONAL use of our Weaving Studio: Add $100/week.
  • Please check our Availability Calendar on this site before inquiring.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house rental in Tucson, USA

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 2100 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • rural
  • mountain
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • tourist attractions
General:
  • laundry soap
  • soap
  • paper towels
  • security system
  • ceiling fans
  • fax
  • toilet paper
  • activities guide
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • filtered water
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • telephone
  • alarm clock
  • linen provided
Kitchen:
  • washing machine
  • iron & board
  • toaster
  • coffee maker
  • spices
  • grill
  • clothes dryer
  • fridge
  • cooking utensils
  • blender
  • stove top burners
  • dish washer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • freezer
Living Room:
  • fireplace
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Master Bath - Toilet, Bath with Shower
    Second Bath - Bath with Shower, Toilet
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Master Bedroom - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
    Second Bedroom - 2 Single Bed
Entertainment:
  • audio tape player
  • stereo system
  • video player
  • music library
  • video library
  • games - all ages
  • CD
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • satellite or cable
  • TV
  • books
  • radio
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • computer available
  • wireless broadband
Communication / Internet:
  • computer PC
Outside:
  • outdoor grill gas
  • outdoor grill
  • parking
  • garden
  • wooden decking
  • parking off street
  • patio
  • 4 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • long term rentals available
  • pets considered
  • non smoking only
  • low allergen environment
Local Activities:
  • horse riding
  • swimming
  • walking
  • tennis
  • golf
  • roller blading
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • scenic drives
  • restaurants
Nearby Services:
  • medical services
Notes: PC workstation + printer; WiFI DSL internet service; answering machine; puzzles; games; weaving studio option; gas stovetop; electric oven; blender; bread machine; mixer; wide assortment of condiments.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Tucson, USA

For Additional Information:

Weaving Studio: A fully equipped weaving studio is located on the premises and available for use by experienced weavers for a $60/week rental fee, all materials included.

Other Activities: Nature photography, bird-watching, museums, cinema, shopping.

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Tucson, USA

Rating
5 out of 5

Paradise in the Desert

Southeastern Travelers United States
Review Submitted: April 4, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
What a beautiful place, a great location, a home full of amenities and a very gracious, interesting and informative host. The home was convient to Tucson and a wonderful home base for travels all around the area. We had our own wildlife show daily - one morning spotting a bobcat, seeing coyotes on a couple of occasions and daily visits from the Gambel quails which you could always hear before seeing. Sunrises and moonrises were outstanding and on our last day, we watched a hot air ballon over the city. Our stay took place over one of the weeks during the Gem Show for 2009 - totally unplanned. Our host directed us to the best location for viewing some amazing archaelogical finds and gems from around the world. He also offered us excellent recommendations for dinner at a nearby local restaurant. We were in heaven and found our visit extremely relaxing - it was hard to leave and come back to the "real" world. We hope to get back again in the summer when the storm season arrives to enjoy the landscape in a different setting. The home itself was spotless and had everything we could need for our stay. We would definitely recommend this home to anyone needing to get away but also needing the convenience of easy access to main roads, highways and lots of great food and attractions. While in Tucson, we visited Mt. Lemmon (beautiful beyond compare and snowy), Sabino Canyon (ride the tram to the top and walk back - easy trek with amazing scenery), the Desert Museum (definitely a highlight of the trip), Pima Air Base/the Boneyard (get there early, lots to see), the ASARCO Mineral Museum (different and very cool), Titan Missile Base (don't miss doing a Directors Tour), took a day trip down to Tombstone and on to Bisbee for the Queen Mine Tour (great fun). Everywhere we went the scenery was breathtaking. As you can tell, we had a full visit but still made it back home every evening to relax in front of the fireplace and fall asleep listening to the desert wind down its day. We can't wait to get back.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/3
Rating
5 out of 5

Do go!

UAP UK
Review Submitted: October 22, 2008 Date of Stay: October 2008
A lovely, comfortable house; a delightful, peaceful, calm place; a very special setting, beautiful views.

For us northern Europeans it was a remarkable opportunity to be immersed in this stunning desert landscape and simply wonderful.

We enjoyed every second.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC128413 Minnesota
Review Submitted: March 9, 2008 Date of Stay: March 2008
It is a place that I would recommend with no reservations. The gracious owner lives nearby if you have questions. The rental home itself will almost assuredly be beyond your expections. A unique opportunity to enjoy and learn about the desert literally right on your doorstep,and within easy driving distance of many things you might want to do around Tucson. We loved it, and felt as many other guests have felt in their comments. cb
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/3
Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC121298 Vancouver, BC, Canada
Review Submitted: January 17, 2008 Date of Stay: January 2008
The Tuscon Retreat without question is the jewel in the crown of our first attempt at life as 'Canadian Snow Birds'! We experienced the most comfortable winter temperatures the Sonoran Desert has to offer and greedily soaked-up the sunny rays that warmed each and every day of our 17 day stay here!
Tom's gracious presence added the perfect human touch and the love, knowledge and respect he holds for not only this part of the world but for the all the wonders of this earth are deeply inspiring.
This retreat is as good as it gets, hands down!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/4
Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

Pat & Ben Martin_HAC116868 St. Louis, Missouri
Review Submitted: December 12, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
The Tucson Retreat vacation home is a superb
vacation spot. It is the only accommodation we
have ever rented that surpassed our expectations.
Location of this house places you in a
"wilderness" area -- yet parks, art galleries, scenic
attractions, native craft centers, museums,
observatories, restaurants, shopping centers --
whatever interests you-- are easily accessible (even
with the closure of the I-10 Highway).
The house is very comfortable and outfitted not
only with kitchen necessities (including many food
items), but wonderful books, music CDs, videos,
and games.
The owner is a gracious and friendly host. And
Tucson itself is a great place to visit. There seems
to be an endless list of interesting things to do,
along with friendly people to help you.
We hope we will be able to return to Tucson and
the Tucson Retreat soon.
Our visit was in October 2007.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 3/4
 

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