Tucson, Arizona
Make your Tucson visit memorable with a stay in a very unique travel accommodation. The Tennis House is one of two guest homes situated on the former estate of playwright Clifford Goldsmith in historic Casas Adobes. Goldsmith’s work includes Broadway, Hollywood and television, but he is best known for “The Aldrich Family” radio show. Built by noted architect Arthur T. Brown in 1947, this private estate was once called home by some other interesting people. Past residents include: Oscar-winning actor Lee Marvin, movie producer Larry G. Spangler, Kansas City Ford Exec. Rudy Fick (the auto dealer mentioned in the FBI’s notorious 1950 UFO memo) and newspaper publisher Carl Winter.
Like other ranches and citrus groves in the historic Casas Adobes area, development gobbled up most of the surrounding land over the years and what remains today is a tranquil 8 acre knoll covered with natural desert vegetation and abundant wildlife. The entire property, which you are welcome to roam, consists of this home, a main house (occupied by a nonprofit foundation) and two other guest houses. (One of these is The Bunk House listed on VRBO as #725631 and the other is The Ranch House listed as #4325448.) The property entrance is off the main road, but all buildings are set back over 600-800 feet and hidden from view. It feels amazingly peaceful and secluded here, but in reality you’ll only be about a mile or so from major shopping, dining and travel destinations, such as historic Casas Adobes Plaza, the Foothills Mall, Tohono Chul Park and NW Medical Center.
Private resort-style amenities on the grounds are exclusively for the use of our guests and include a tennis court, two pickleball courts, basketball, shuffleboard and a huge swimming pool (unheated) with views of the Catalina Mountains and city lights of the foothills and downtown Tucson. Sunset vistas over the Tucson Mountains are equally spectacular. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby hiking, golfing, horseback riding, and a network of paved bike routes throughout the area that can be accessed from the end of our driveway!
The Tennis House used to be home to the Goldsmith Family's nanny. It is aptly named for its proximity to the property's full-size tennis court, just a short walk from its back patio. It is peaceful and secluded with a charming "mid-century meets the west" feel. It is spacious, yet cozy and has approximately 1,050 sq ft. of beautifully decorated living area with a/c, WiFi, basic cable, kitchen with breakfast nook, authentic green linoleum floors, pink-tiled bathroom, plus generous closet, drawer & cupboard space. There are two identical bedrooms with queen-sized beds and plenty of pillows (one has a gel-infused memory foam mattress and the other has a firmer Posturepedic mattress). Both bedrooms have a window, large closet with plenty of hangers and built-in drawers, writing desk, chair, and two nightstands with lamps and a clock radio. The great room is spacious with dining for 6. It also includes a leather sofa, love-seat, armoire and flat screen TV. The retro-style kitchen is equipped with a range, microwave, refrigerator, garbage disposal, washer, dryer, coffee maker and toaster. Parking is steps from your front door and the back patio has a dining table for 6 with umbrella, two chaises, Weber grill (charcoal) and is shaded by a huge Palo Verde Tree.
Your stay in The Tennis House also includes: all linens & towels, dishes, cookware & utensils, cutlery, silverware & glassware, iron & ironing board, and a variety of board games, books and DVDs for your use (many with local or western interest).
The Tennis House is ideal for short or long-term stays for up to four persons interested in Tucson's history and looking for a unique, high-quality travel accommodation. We love this place and think you will, too! Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
This was our second stay at the Tennis House and it was just as delightful (if not more!) than our first visit. Jeanmarie and Kelly are so welcoming and do a fantastic job of following up to see if you have questions or need anything. It's so peaceful on the property and we enjoyed walking the grounds and relaxing on the Tennis House's patio. Plus, we played on the pickleball court and lounged by the pool, which was fun! The location is also good for visiting all of the other wonderful Tucson sites. This property is a gem!
After 9 months of working from the road, visiting 11 countries, and traveling some 3000 miles in the southwestern U.S., we found this stay, the quality of all that Jeanmarie and Kelly provided, and the fun retro setup among our very favorites to date. Super value and quality for the money. Their care and concern for their guests is evident and real. Fully equipped kitchen, great linens, and great attention to the smallest guest request. Thank you!!
This is our go-to property every time we visit Tucson and it never disappoints!
We had a fantastic stay at the Tennis House! JeanMarie and Kelly are welcoming hosts. They have just the right balance of being available for questions and respecting our privacy. The Tennis House was immaculately clean and equipped with everything we needed. The history of the property is so fascinating and woven into the wonderful furnishings of the Tennis House. The location is great -- short drives to Catalina State Park, Saguaro Natl Park (East & West), Sabino Canyon, and downtown Tucson. We also enjoyed our private patio and the pool deck area. While the pool was a bit chilly (in late March) it was a refreshing way to cool off by dangling your legs in the pool. I highly recommend this property and look forward to booking my next stay!
We were warmly welcomed to Casa Adobes and given a tour and some interesting history of the place. Salsa and chips left for us with a welcome note was very nice. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the pickle ball court with friends. We hope to return again.
Just what we needed! A quiet, comfortable and clean property. Hosts are A+
This property was an excellent stay for my wife and I. The pictures of the property do justice to what the property looked like when we arrived. Everything was very neatly organized including the kitchen, bathroom amenities, etc. We'd consider staying there again when visiting the Tucson area.
You can't go wrong staying at this property! Not only are all amenities taken into account, the location offers amazing views of the mountains the desert. If you're looking for a peaceful and tranquil stay, you can't go wrong here!
Simply awesome
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful setting. The house was incredibly clean and comfortable. The house has been lovingly restored.
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