You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Starr Pass Desert Retreat
A nice southwestern style home with a pool and beautiful views. Hiking and Mountain bike trails nearby. Home is close to downtown and the University of Arizona. Come see the wildlife, saguaros and mountain views that make old pueblo the great city that it is.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Tucson Convention Center. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include laundry facilities
Onsite recreation includes a playground
12 minutes by car from University of Arizona and 10 minutes from Tucson Convention Center
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Donovan
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Starr Pass Desert Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sonora desert retreat
We stayed for my nephew's soccer tournament and had a fantastic time. The sunsets were beautiful. The house is adjecent to bike and hiking trails. Would definitely stay here again!
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeanine L.
3 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Loved the place. It worked perfectly for our family. Nice quiet area with beautiful surroundings.
Jeanine L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Kermit P., CENTENNIAL, CO, USA
29 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Decent, not premium
House was very clean and smelled fresh. Thank you. This house thankfully allows our 2 dogs although tough on them with all rock yard. On the other hand, the home is dated with very uncomfortable furniture, especially kitchen dinnette, and old style foam, firm beds ... not a premium property, and priced higher than necessary. We own STR in FL and understand the costs and standards. Old neighborhood, well off the beaten path.
Kermit P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Tucson trip
Very nice stay
Jennifer P.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth M.
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A for Arizona
It was good
Beth M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Curtis R.
7 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great winter warm up on the edge of Tuscon!
Great spot for a winter warm up, 15 minutes to fantastic restaurants and events in town, and the desert wilderness right out the backdoor! We enjoyed being able to walk 5 minutes and be on nature trails among the Saguaro. The couch in the shade In the backyard was a great place to watch the desert wake up over coffee, deer, coyote, and quail, from behind a railing 6 six feet up;)The house was very clean and in good repair. Large enough for two adults to home office, and have a house guest or two.Good times! Thank you:
Curtis R.
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Edward K.
28 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We Enjoyed Starr Pass!
Great property with a very private backyard! We will be back next time we are in the area!
Edward K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt G., Chicago, IL
25 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Spacious House in Sgreat location
My wife, son and I stayed for 8 days. We love the Starr Pass area since it’s near some great hiking and golf.Very comfy beds, very quiet location, very responsive host!!
Matt G.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
David L.
24 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We spent a week on vacation in Tucson. The house's location was perfect—just outside the city but close enough to make everything convenient. The house was spotless and had modern appliances. My wife and I enjoyed the very quiet nights sitting outside looking at the stars. The host was available and very responsive. We could not have asked for anything more.
David L.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary O.
16 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tucson Vacation 2024
Awesome place to rent to see family living in the area. I had quiet morning coffee by the pool.
We heard saw and heard wildlife in the private backyard. Very relaxing place. Very clean and offered great bathroom amenities. We definitely will come back. Trails starting at the end of the street for Tucson Park.
Mary O.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann S.
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Serene
This three bedroom, two bath home, with an attached garage is located near the end of a dead-end road. The home backs out to open space with views of cactus, birds, and other wildlife. A very quiet, serene, location. Only the occasional sight and muffled noise of an airplane heading to or from Tucson airport. The sunrise and sunsets were spectacular. There is an unheated pool that we used most nights. The home was very clean and had everything we needed for our five-night stay. A great find, we would definitely stay again.
Ann S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth L.
16 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Oasis in the desert
Super convenient to the Convention Center and downtown Tucson and interstate access. Fully appointed and the pool was cool and refreshing on the VERY hot Tucson days!
Elizabeth L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Bonita R.
12 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and Quiet stay
The house is in an older neighborhood. It was quite and the house had lots of nice upgrades throughout. There is some room for improvement, the vertical blinds kept falling off the rail clips, the bathroom towels are worn and some areas needed to be cleaned better(kitchen range hood) The owner, Donovan, was very responsive. He addressed my concerns. He answered all my questions, which were a lot, this was our first stay in a vrbo. The pool is a nice size and clean. There is everything you need here for a hassle free vacation or staycation.
Bonita R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, quiet
Spot was great. House very nicely stocked and beds comfortable. I'm officially old now, as I really enjoyed sitting on the back patio listening to and identifying all the birds. Greatly enjoyed abilities to walk and explore trails from house. Donovan was super responsive and helpful.
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
MaryBeth G.
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Very clean and comfortable house in a gorgeous setting
MaryBeth G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charlene W.
25 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This property is just as pictured. Donovan is an excellent host.
Charlene W.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom G., Cold Spring, MN
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A bit of paradise.
We came to this property by stumbling upon it on VRBO. We had been on a hotel/motel road trip from Minnesota to Southern Arizona and out to Joshua Tree National Park, down to the Salton Sea area and returning to Tucson. We wanted to get out of the “room” stay and have a place to spread out and relax. We found this home to be just about perfect. Sitting on the edge of the desert we had choirs of coyotes serenading us in the early evening, countless birds and a quiet neighborhood. There was some jet traffic from Tucson but nothing to take away from the visual feast. The house was in very good shape with many upgrades in appliances and decor. The owner was very prompt when contacted with questions. The kitchen had great knives and cookware. Very nice. The swimming pool was very clean but unheated. Even being from Minnesota it was too cold for us to use. We would have paid extra to have it heated but it wasn’t an option.
The housekeeping was a little short of great but it was mostly the window cleaning and having to look through wipe marks. The floors could have been damp mopped instead of the apparent Swiffer treatment. Overall….we’d not hesitate to stay there again in the future.
Tom G.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott K., Winnipeg
14 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Golf vacation
Communication with owner pre check-in, during check-in and throughout the stay was excellent. Sunrises beautiful from the large backyard that was always busy with animal activity. Property came as advertised. The close proximity to I-10 and I-19 made it easy to get to multiple golf courses during the week.
Scott K.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Mike V.
21 Jan 2024
Enjoyable
Quiet, close to town, beautiful nature and lots of wildlife right out the back door. Wonderful neighborhood for walking. We saw deer, coyotes, javalinas, rabbits, quail, roadrunners and 12 different song bird and woodpecker species, all while sitting at the pool, coffee in hand, watching astounding sunrises multiple days in a row over a beautiful Sanora Desert arroyo and hillside just feet away. The kitchen appointments were sparse as were the furnishings and the cleaning, but all in all we had a wonderful and carefree time. Would love to come back.
Mike V.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
David M.
28 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving getaway
Wonderful week in quiet neighborhood with great access to trails. House was perfect for our family, well stocked with cleaning supplies, making it a great place to have a unique Thanksgiving celebration. Thank you!