Happy Cactus: Heated Pool/Spa! 5-Star Epic Views! BBQ, Firetable, Parks,Trails!

Oro Valley, Arizona
$295 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

A VIEW WITH A WOW FACTOR!
This Southwestern, family oriented vacation rental is offered BY CARING OWNER (not a management company) in suburban Tucson AZ. If you are looking for a personal touch with tons of inside local information and recommendations, this rental is the place for you! Our Oro Valley home offers 3 bedrooms, 4th&5th semi-private sleeping areas, pack&play crib, 2 full baths, PRIVATE backyard heated Pool/SPA & BREATHTAKING Mountain Views! Sleeps 7+

A destination for Outdoor Enthusiasts/Families! Located just minutes away from Hiking, Cycling, Golf, Shopping, Walking Trails, Parks, Gardens & Much More!

*MUST BE 25 Y/O TO BOOK*
*NOT A PARTY HOUSE*
*MAX 10 PEOPLE (Includes Infants/Children in count)*
*HOST FEE= CLEANING FEE* (100% passed onto cleaners)
*NO PETS OR PET REQUESTS*

Experience Southwest Magic at our Family Friendly home designed to bring people together for making memories. Please be advised, this is NOT a high-end rental. You will not find a gourmet kitchen, nor silk sheets in our home but you will find ALL the comfortable amenities of home. The location is within a family-friendly neighborhood near a school. Please seek alternative accommodations if your goals are not aligned with our mission.

RECREATIONAL AMENITIES OFFERED:
1. Heated Pool & Spa YEAR-ROUND!! (Complimentary Heat up to 79 degrees + Optional additional heating at $50/Night up to 84 degrees). SPA heating is always complimentary.
2. Bikes (Mountain bikes/kids bikes may be available to ride if in working condition. Please be aware, we make no guarantees and consider this amenity a bonus. Road bikes are not included)
3. Golf Clubs
4. Tennis Rackets, Basketball, Volleyball etc..
5. Televisions (x5)/ Wifi. Roku Streaming.

The Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood boasts access to Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Cycling Lanes, Golf, 10 Parks and an extensive Desert Trail System for Walking/Hiking/Trail Running.
Minutes away from Catalina State Park, Honeybee Canyon Park, Linda Vista Hiking, Pima Canyon Hiking, Tortolita Hiking, Tohono Chul Botanical Gardens...

IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. While we would love to host your furry friends, we are NOT pet-friendly. Any evidence of pets will result in extra fees & potential immediate rental termination.
2. Extra charges of $10 per guest/night >6 guests (AZ water charges, cleaning/laundry/linens etc.. )
3. Host Fee= Cleaning Fee (100% of your cleaning fee is passed through to our cleaning company)
4. You will be communicating directly with the Property Owner and not a management company.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Fitness Center Tennis On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Kathleen F.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Great property - very clean and well stocked. Laid out well with plenty of sleeping and hanging out area for our party of 6 adults. Nice neighborhood and close to shopping, restaurants and attractions. Would definitely stay again!

  • James F.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    The children loved the pool which was a great excape from the Tucson summer heat. Good location in the foothills.

  • Zaid A.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    I was looking for a property with a private pool and Jacuzzi, and I found it here. Place was close to shopping restaurants hiking trails you name it you were within minutes of it. The neighborhood was very clean and very quiet. The property was very clean and well maintained. Everything the property owner told me about was accurate. Super easy to get in and out of the property, check in and check out was also very easy. Overall 10 out of 10 stay and will definitely plan on staying here in the future.

  • mayme T.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 15, 2025

    The location/neighborhood was very convenient for our family. Close to parks, grocery stores and hikes. All of the extras were great for our family- tennis rackets, pool floats, recommended attraction binder, little coolers and full kitchen with anything you may need. The pool was the highlight for our kids!!

  • Ann W.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Very relaxing vacation.

  • Catherine M.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    We loved the house - it was exactly as advertised!The owner was great with communication.

  • Colleen B.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2025

    Stayed Feb 12, 2025

    We had a wonderful time. The rental property was amazing. The location was great. My daughter got married at the Buttes of reflections, which is very close to the rental property. Christie is very organized. Everything we needed was in the binder when we arrived and yes, everyone is hooked up to technology these days, but it was nice to have her opinion in the books also. The beds were comfortable definitely some of the best that I’ve slept in compared to other rentals. This place was completely stocked with everything we needed. Matter of fact, this is the only rental that I have ever been in that was this well stocked. She made a comment to us that we were very low maintenance guests and I appreciate that however I feel the reason we were so low maintenance is because she offered us anything and everything we could possibly need so we did not need to ask for anything. I know that if I am ever looking for a rental in the area again this will be the first place. I’m looking to see if it’s available. The next best part was the heated pool and hot tub, especially in February during the day when it was in the high 60s mid 70s The pool was tolerable. Otherwise we used the hot tub that time of year is still a little cool for swimming even when you’re from Wisconsin. I highly recommend this rental. We even used the outdoor gas grill, which appeared to be almost brand new and cooked steaks. It truly felt like we were on our own resort.

  • Sheri B.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2025

    Stayed Feb 1, 2025

    Super clean, comfy place in a great location. Close to a bunch of hiking trails, eateries, grocery store. This is by far the most well-appointed rental we have ever stayed at, and we have been all over the U.S. vacationing. Loved relaxing & reading by the pool. Great host!

  • Jennifer L.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 18, 2024

    Three generations stayed at the Happy Cactus. The beds were comfortable, the neighborhood was very Christmassy, and the view was beautiful. The house is a bit outdated.

  • John T.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    This was a perfect property for two couples who wanted to be close to mountain hiking, live entertainment and shopping. It was incredibly well equipped and the pool, hot tub and fire table were perfect on cool evenings eveningsgcollououtside, even when the wr

  • STEPHANIE M.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 30, 2024

    I hosted a women’s retreat for 3 days at Christie’s home. The listing was very accurate and the home was super clean. The pool & jacuzzi were clean and heated. The walk ability around the house is awesome, especially for those who are differently able. The of road trails we found were easy as well. Christie was a great host and very responsive. I will be back to host another retreat in the future.

  • Paul G.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Perfect home to Catch up with our two adult sons. Location was nice, close to everything you would need but still felt quiet and private. We didnt go out much except a scenic drive for part of a day. Reading the literature that Christie left us seems like plenty of activities to do! Between the heated pool and jacuzzi we just hung out and visited...Probably biggest compliment I can give is that it was comfortable to stay there. That is huge for us. We would stay at Christies house again without hesitation! Thanks you Christie!

  • Colin M.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    This host and home were 5 stars all around. Check in was easy, house was spotless, location was great, pool/hot tub in the back were perfect to end the days. Christie was extremely accommodating and quick to respond to any question we had. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we certainly hope to be back again!

  • Roxanne K.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    Owners were very responsive and friendly. We would stay here again, the location was excellent.

  • Kathleen M.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    We had an amazing stay at Happy Cactus. The house was super comfortable and the backyard pool area with a view of the mountains was so peaceful. The location is perfect for easy access to mountains, Tucson area, Univ of AZ, amenities, etc. Communication with the host was stellar - they are extremely communicative and responsive. We had a wonderful trip and would highly recommend this property.

  • Courtney R.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    We absolutely loved our stay here! The house was big enough with lots of sleeping options to accommodate our family. Christie was super responsive with great friendly and professional communication. This was a comfortable family home that was beautiful and clean with everything we needed. Check in was easy and no-fuss. By far, the best part, though, was the stunning pool! We spent hours, day and night, enjoying the wonderful views and atmosphere. The house is a bit of a drive from the major Tucson attractions we wanted to visit, but well worth it. Thanks for some great family memories!

  • Anissa W.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 5, 2024

    The check in process, the location and host was perfect very Quiet and serene. Serenity at its finest . It can be very fun and family oriented or a nice relaxing romantic get away. I will definitely be booking in the future

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$295+
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