Tucson, Arizona
Go back to a simpler time for your Tucson visit with a stay in an authentic bunkhouse. This quaint vacation home has all the western charm of mid-century Tucson, but has been updated for the comfort of today’s modern traveler. Only recently made available for short-term guests, The Bunkhouse was home to real cowboys who worked the 75 acre ranch estate of playwright Clifford Goldsmith. Goldsmith’s work includes Broadway, Hollywood and television, but he is best known for “The Aldrich Family” radio show.
This unique and historic compound was built in 1947 by noted architect Arthur T. Brown and has been called home at one time or another by some interesting people. Other past residents include: Rudy Fick, the Kansas City auto dealer mentioned in the FBI’s 1950 memo regarding the alleged crash of flying saucers in New Mexico, Newspaper publisher Carl Winter, Oscar-winning actor Lee Marvin, and movie producer Larry G. Spangler.
Like other ranches 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 The Bunkhouse, a main house (occupied by a nonprofit foundation) and two other guest homes (see VRBO listings for The Tennis House at #767200 and The Ranch House at #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 Casas Adobes Plaza, the Foothills Mall, Tohono Chul Park and NW Medical Center.
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.
The Bunkhouse itself is a free-standing building of approx. 850 sq ft. with a/c, wi-fi, basic cable, full kitchen & bath, wood-beamed ceilings, tile floors, and generous closet, drawer & cupboard space. The bedroom has a king-size, gel-infused memory foam bed, TV, writing desk, and sitting area with a leather recliner. The living room has a leather sofa and chair, fireplace and armoire with TV and DVD player. The kitchen is equipped with a range, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, washer/dryer, and granite counters with seating for 4. The backyard is private and fenced with a covered patio (converted from the original horse stalls) with seating for 4 and a Weber grill (charcoal). There is also covered parking in an attached carport. Your stay in The Bunkhouse also includes: all linens & towels, dishes, cookware & utensils, cutlery, silverware & glassware, iron & ironing board, and a variety of books and DVDs for your use (many with local or western interest).
The Bunkhouse is ideal for short or long-term stays for two persons interested in Tucson's history and looking for a unique, high-quality travel accommodation. We love this place and think you will, too! So, come kick off your boots and stay awhile! Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
The photos of this property quite accurately depict the comfort and charm of the place. The Western decor is tasteful and interesting, the size of the space is more than adequate, and the kitchen is well-appointed. Communication with the highly responsive and friendly owner was very good. The only drawback for me was some ambient traffic noise, particularly later at night, much of which seemed to waft over from I-10, Others might be less sensitive to such an issue, particularly if you don't care to leave windows open at night for fresh air. All in all, I found my month-long stay quite satisfactory.
This was a relaxing stay in a nice property. Kelly and Jeanmarie are gracious hosts. The check in and out process was smooth and the communication was great. The Bunkhouse has all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Plenty of Grocery Stores, Restaurants and Hiking Trails all within close vicinity. Beautiful views of the Stars and Nature Life in this little tucked away Gem. Would certainly come back.
We always love our stays at the bunkhouse! Clean, adorably decorated, great outdoor spaces. We couldn’t ask for more!
The Bunkhouse was absolutely perfect for our stay in Tucson! So clean, so cozy, located near the hiking trails, and everything you need. Jeanmarie was the most responsive property owner we have ever met. We appreciated the yummy snacks that were ready for us after a long day of travel. The property is well maintained (my husband joked that he couldn't find anything to fix!) and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need for eating meals in. We loved the pool with the mountain views and refreshing water. Very private. The porch outside the Bunkhouse was absolutely relaxing and peaceful. We are definitely booking another stay there soon.
Had a great stay at the Bunkhouse and enjoyed the peaceful surrounding property. The Bunkhouse had everything we needed - a comfortable bed and all the little extras in the kitchen. We liked star-gazing on the front porch at night and a game of pickleball on the tennis court in the morning. The location is good -- close to stores, restaurants, as well as hiking and golf. We'll be back!
Everything about this property met our expectations and then some. It was SUPER clean, set up with everything we needed, comfortable King size bed, quiet and private. If/when we go back to Tucson it would be disappointing if we couldn't stay there. Jean and Kelly are great hosts and deserve all the positive compliments they receive. If you like to hike it's a great central location to so many great hiking spots. We had a wonderful time. Thanks again Jean and Kelly!
Our stay at the bunkhouse was perfect for the two of us. The house was well appointed, very clean and in the perfect location. Jeanmarie and Kelly are very knowledgeable about the area and gave us great suggestions for sights to see. The property is large and fun to explore. The cactus wrens were a bonus to watch in the morning while drinking coffee on the front patio. We'll definitely stay at this property again!
We loved our stay at Casa Adobes! Imagine having breakfast on the front porch watching the birds and the coyotes passing through, then later taking a walk through the 8 acre desert property. This property was extremely clean, fully supplied and the owners responded quickly with the few requests we had. The cowboy themed bunkhouse was extremely comfortable, including the king-sized bed and the rest of the furniture. It was fun seeing the pictures of Lee Marvin who resided at this property for a time, along with the pictures of the early years of the property.
Had great facility and an area private to staying there, with swimming. tennis, and lots of area to walk around.
This is my second stay at Casas Adobes. This time I chose the Bunkhouse. It is perfect for 2 people. The kitchen is up to date and just large enough to actually cook a meal if desired. The living area is very comfortable but I loved the bedroom with its king size bed beamed ceiling and L shaped space. It is very roomy with a desk, bookcases, dresser and corner reading chair. It is a lovely sanctuary in the afternoons for reading or napping. The outdoor space has iron and tile topped table for dining and two lounge chairs. They are located in the former stables which are open to the back, shaded with dutch doors that open to let in the breezes. The front long porch has two chairs also great for reading or just watching the quail run back and forth. JeanMarie and Kelly have made it a point to provide all the essentials for a stay in a home environment. Provided are all the laundry items cleaning essentials, paper towels, napkins, plenty of towels, hangers etc. They seem to take pride in setting up the guesthouses so you don't have to worry about anything and just enjoy your stay. Photos from the past of the former stable hands and the property add a nice personal touch. Leave the property and you are within a mile or two of restaurants, grocery stores, hiking, movie theaters. A visit to the Bunkhouse is highly recommended!
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