Tucson Time Machine Journey–Enjoy Rooftop Sunsets & Wildlife Show

We traveled from Minnesota for UA graduation. Typically we stay in a hotel while we are there, but decided to mix things up during our last visit to Tucson. I cannot express how thrilled we were with this property. The setting is so peaceful and serene. The house is absolutely lovely and we are incredibly thankful for the experience!!

Upon arrival I noticed immediately that the rugs had not been vacuumed. So I started inspecting the house and found crumbs and soiling on the table placemats. So I knew it wasn't thoroughly cleaned. I went to run some laundry and found a heavy build up of mold and mildew all over the thick rubber seal in the washing machine. There was no way I would use it. The king bed is up a spiral staircase that is not safe for children or adults. A the top of he stairsnails were sticking up on the floor strip that would rip your foot open. The bed upstairs had a big soil mark and we weren't sure if it had been cleaned. I contacted the owner and he offered to have someone come clean again. But, if they didn't do it right the first time then I would rather do it myself. They own a Casita next to the home and my husband witnessed the cleaner go in to clean it and she was there about 30 minutes. The owner was ok at responding, but I was surprised he didn't offer to refund the cleaning fee, since the house wasn't clean. The front porch is the best thing about the house, because of the size, the environment,and the comfortable furniture. We are retired and use vacation rentals several times a year. For the price it was disappointing. And if I had kids with me it would be a nightmare with the staircase. We never went up there because it was so steep. Hopefully I can post photos. Think twice on this one.

Always a pleasure to stay at the Starlight Casa! Coffee in the morning in the sunny front patio, listening to the birds, and enjoying the desert view up close. Magical dinner on the back patio, with another amazing desert vista. Upper patio: magnificent sunset and the stars starting to come out. Easy and comfortable Tucson living in a great location.

Such a beautiful desert location! This unique home is very clean, cared for and well appointed. The front porch is a good place to listen to the birds in the morning. We will rent this home again.

Best setting and views we have ever had in a Arbo rental.

We truly enjoyed our time there, fantastic location (tucked away in a canyon yet very close to food markets etc). The home is very well equipped, we were able to have our holiday dinner there and were not missing anything! Beautifully furnished and decorated Arizona style, very spacious and comfortable! Hosts shared info regarding how to enter and were available. HIGHLY recommend!

This Property is awesome! My wife and I spent Thanksgiving week visiting my daughter who lives in Tucson. We had 6 adults over for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal, the kitchen, dining area and porches/patios allowed 8 of us to enjoy the day. The Tower bedroom is awesome as we let our daughter use it several nights while staying with us. You should book it... you won't be disappointed as it's clean, has all the amenities and comfortable to stay at.

The home was beautiful and private. The host was very helpful and responsive to issues we had with the TV.

Excellent. Beautiful inside and out.

Second stay here. We love it. Very comfortable and the views and location can't get better.

How was very clean and well kept. All of the pictures of the property were true and accurate. The host was easy to contact--we contacted them by phone. This was the first VRBO we have rented where the residence had enough clothes hangers for all of our gear! Awesome. The residence was far enough away from the city where you could hear nature in its entirety which is what we wanted. If I had to pick a con about the residence, and this is a stretch, it would be that there is another rental property located immediately beside this one. The pics are well taken and do not show the other home, but it is about 30 feet away. Fortunately the family that was staying next door was quiet. In closing, the house was beautiful, clean, and the landscape surrounding the house was awesome!.

Everything was perfect for 2 seniors looking for a relaxing week in a beautiful place. The house itself had so many unique features and we enjoyed and appreciated every one. The surrounding area was private with stunning views in every direction. We are not party people but it's close to the city if you want nightlife. I would stay here over and over if I could.

We try to stay at this property every time we come to Tucson. It is a beautiful home in an amazing setting - clean and well-maintained.

Even better than the pictures! We were in Tucson to drop our only son at U of A and I knew I would need a peaceful place to rest and recharge. The home is beautiful and the surroundings are magical. We had everything we needed, comfortable beds and plenty of towels, extra blankets etc. Every thing in the home was clean and well maintained. The location was only a short drive to anywhere we needed to go and we had no issues navigating the dirt road in our rental sedan. We also appreciated the welcome basket and chips and salsa! The only thing I would point out to potential renters is that the inside staircase for the upper bed and bath is a tight spiral and those with any mobility issues may have trouble. There are of course two bedrooms and a bath downstairs so it's not really a problem but good to know ahead of arriving. Overall, I would happily stay again and recommend to others.

This was our second stay at this beautiful home. It is located in the desert on a bumpy dirt road. But it is so peaceful and has incredible views of the desert as well as a night time view looking down over the city. The home was very well set up for family to gather in the living room, dining room and kitchen (it is all so open and beautiful.) Plenty of parking. The door lock instructions seemed daunting--but the directions were clear and worked well. You are able to set your own personalized code for extra security. We had some issues getting the hot water to come on. However, the hosts gave advice on how to correct the issue. The appliances were all in great working condition (minus the clothes dryer that seemed to need some vent cleaning for it to stay on long). But we just hung dried with no problem. Follow the directions provided by the hosts, as Google maps routes you a silly way. But once we got it figured out, it was easy to find. This home is out of town--so be sure to pick up your groceries on your way in. The nearest grocery store, Food City, didn't have the variety we needed. We were thankful that the hosts provided some snacks and much needed coffee! We hope to come back again!

The house was very comfortable, clean and architecturally interesting. We really enjoyed it. The location is AMAZING. We were in Tucson to bird and were outside at sunrise each day to experience the

The house is beautiful, and I understand all the highly rated reviews. Sadly, for us it was impossible to stay. There is a steep, narrow, enclosed spiral staircase to the second floor, which we were unable to safely use. This staircase is not pictured anywhere in the listing's 50 photos. (VRBO said they would tell the owner to include a picture). The bedrooms in the listing are also mislabeled. I told the host that we were all senior citizens, and that my tall friend would need access to the king size bed. The pictures of the bedrooms list the king size bed as a queen size, in the master bedroom. The queen size bed is pictured from two different angles as two different rooms, including the tower suite. The actual third bedroom is a little den with a murphy bed, which is also not pictured. It is on the first floor, but neither the queen size in the master, nor the murphy bed, would have worked for my friend. We left the house after only about 30 minutes. The owner was not understanding at all, responding to one email and saying that we should have disclosed mobility issues: first, and THEN he would have told us about the stairs. How absurd. He then ignored my further efforts to contact him. VRBO was equally unhelpful. I was actually told that a staircase was not an amenity, and we had no right to expect a normal staircase to the second floor. If you are young and strong, this house might be for you. If you need a normal staircase, I would not recommend this house for you.

House was beautiful, well equipped. Scenery was amazing, great for nature lovers Great response from hostLook forward to visiting again

Home was neat, clean & well stocked. Finding it was easy, 1/2 mile gravel road really gets you into the mountains. Hearing the coyotes sing was wonderful, loved it!

Excellent

Loved the charming house - spacious, nicely decorated, and well equipped.The location was quiet and scenic - convenient to trails and outdoor activities. We really enjoyed our stay.

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home! We hiked Sarasota, Rubles and Sweetwater. We enjoyed meals at Cup Cafe, Boca's and Tiny's. We visited the Saguaro Desert Museum (a desert gem), Pima Air and Space Museum (fantastic) and the historic village of Tubac (great shopping). This home provided easy access to all of these destinations. We returned each evening to star gazing on the rooftop deck. The location of the home couldn't have been more beautiful. The multiple decks and views were so memorable!

I had high expectations for this house. And it met/exceeded all of them! If you are looking for a one of a kind home with stellar views and the most comfortable beds, look no further. I’m hesitant to leave such a good review because I’d like to leave this place a secret all for myself! I would definitely like to return. Andrew was very quick to respond to any questions or concerns. And the special touches such as chips and salsa and coffee did not go unnoticed. The kitchen was well equipped too! Location feels remote and we had a Jeep, so it made it easy to drive in and out. Highly recommend. The best VRBO house I've rented yet.

Really enjoyed the peaceful serenity of this place inside and out. Water pressure in the master shower could be fixed is the only nitpick we've got.

My husband and I enjoyed our two week stay in this charming house. Outstanding location! Beautiful views from every window. So quiet and peaceful, unless the smaller Casita right next door owned by the same people is occupied!

Amazing comfort.Amazing views. Amazing home. Very clean and everything we needed for the stay. Thank you so much for making this a very memorable week.

The property was wonderful. Located in a quiet countryside mountain pass. Well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds with scent free linens. A simple check in process. We cooked many meals as a family and had a relaxing stay. Highly recommended

Our first day we saw 5 Javelinas and a bobcat. Doesn't get much better than that. The house was as good or better than advertised. Super comfortable beds and comfortable throughout. Not far to amenities and once back at the house you might as well be a million miles away from the bustle of Tucson. Super quiet...loved listening to the owls and coyotes in the evening. Highly recommend!!

Great home with beautiful views!

This Casa was everything we were looking for . Tucked into the mountains with breathtaking views of Sonoran desert. Remote setting with peace and solitude. Absolutely stunning. I Hope to come back .

If you're looking for a peaceful, quiet, and beautiful locale to recharge, look no further!

The house and the grounds are breathtaking, sadly I couldn’t give 5 stars because we arrived to the unit and realized it had not been cleaned after the last tenants. I contacted the owner, and it was around 7pm, after a long day of flying to get there. I know it was not intentional, but I had to wash sheets, and clean toilets so that we could sleep there. He sent the cleaning crew the next morning, and after that it was magic.

It was amazing to look out and see the mountains, cactus, love the land scape nice patios front and back and roof top To enjoy the sunrise and sun set Close to town Very nice comfortable home

This home is absolutely beautiful and tucked into the mountains. The front, back and rooftop views are spectacular and relaxing, and you’re only a few minutes drive to great restaurants, groceries, hiking and more!

Our family of 5 had plenty of space to hang out and we thoroughly enjoyed the lovely views around the property. Having multiple porches made it easy to find a shady place to hang out. Everything met our expectations and we would be happy to stay here again.

We have 4 different homes reserved for our trip. I was looking forward to this one the most. I knew this was a special property and it far exceeded my expectations!! There is magic in this home just waiting for you to discover. Thank you Andrew for your kindness and patience!!