Places to stay near Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Saguaro National Park - Desert Solitaire Casita

“This place truly is a desert retreat." Two bedroom, full kitchen, casita-suite, hammock, fire pit, all tucked into a plush acre of native desert, off a quiet, improved dirt road, 10 minutes from Saguaro National Park and 20 minutes from NW Tucson . Mexican styling, rustic retreat. The perfect place for couples, small families or solos. Gateway to Saguaro National Park, Desert Museum, Ironwood Ntl Monument, Tucson Mtn Park. Available monthly April - Oct, 2 guests $1,350/month (+airbnb,taxes)

The Zendo Oasis. Your Private Resort in Tucson.

Discover the Zendo Oasis, your private resort in midtown Tucson. Don't settle for a sterile hotel room that can cost hundreds more. The Zendo offers a retreat atmosphere that will impress. Exercise in our full gym and luxuriate in an infrared or hot stone sauna! After, jump in the pool! Sip wine while enjoying evenings around a chiminea under starlit skies—lounge in the sun or shade on the deck or under louvered patios. The Zendo is close to the UA and downtown. Book now and escape the ordinary!

Private Casita in Casas Adobes

Family friendly (with ungated pool) 411sq ft Private Casita newly REMODELED! Sleeps up to 4. King feather bed & a pullout queen sleeper. Located just past a quaint garden where you can catch hummingbirds drinking. Private parking & entrance, just come and go. ASK ABOUT: Our other King Suite just feet away! Can sleep additional 2 guests! Cool off in pool, use outside patio (where cooking station is located, there's no kitchen in the casita). Min. from I-10 & stellar Tucson Biking Loop!!

Reflection House

This beautifully remodeled guest casita is centrally-located within Tucson. Walking distance to the Tucson Mall, the loop, many restaurants and parks. The gated community has a community pool/spa and dog run. The inner courtyard has a many plants and beautiful large quartz rocks. As you walk into your private entrance Studio you will see tile plank floor, a queen bed, 55in curve tv, dresser and a little desk. This room also has a kitchenette with quartz countertop and luxurious private bathroom.

Sorta Summer 'Centro' Rowhouse in Historic Barrio

This 100-year-old stucco earthen row house with original wood floors and charming thick walls features a private patio and dedicated office space. One of 4 units on the property down a quiet residential alley street in Barrio Santa Rosa, 2 blocks from the renowned historic Barrio Viejo lined with the largest collection of 19th-century bright colorful adobe buildings in the US. Walking distance from hip restaurants, a small-batch coffee roaster, and an intimate mezcal bar that hosts live music.

The Cottage @ Sanctuary Cove, 80 acres of serenity

A secluded getaway, Sanctuary Cove's Guest Cottage is surrounded by 80 acres of pristine Southwest Desert. Stewarded by a religious non-profit, Sanctuary Cove is a place of respite from the happenings of modern life. The property has hiking trails, easy access to less explored areas of Saguaro National Park, a non-denominational chapel for prayer and meditation, an amphitheater overlooking the Tucson Valley, and a traditional labyrinth. For more information, visit the Sanctuary Cove website.

West-side Trailhead Retreat in the Sonoran Desert

2017 guest house in Tucson Mountain foothills adjacent to Sweetwater Preserve (14+ mi.s of trails: mountain biking, horseback, running, & hiking)! Enjoy the giant soaking tub, BBQ grill, sunsets & patio. A full kitchen, sitting area, bath & BR are downstairs (550 sq. ft.). Up a 90-degree ladder to BR/retreat space, wonderful for getaway views. Our property is a 3-acre lot w/ desert flora/fauna, stars, & quietness, yet only 10 mi. from UA. Horses add to the ambiance with a taste of ranch life.

Comfy Casita Near I-10 Cold AC

Cold AC mini split ! EfficiencyThis guest suite features a AC mini split and PRIVATE entrance and you PARK near the door. I prefer solo travelers, so I charge extra for a 2nd guest. No visitors without host approval. Just inform me. We are in a quiet middle class neighborhood. Close to I-10, 15-20 minutes to downtown, UA and the airport. Located in NW Tucson, near Marana and Oro Valley and Saguaro National Park. Please send a brief message when booking about the nature of your stay.

Newly Constructed Downtown Guesthouse

This newly constructed, spacious guest house has an open floor plan with a loft bedroom featuring the most cozy queen-sized bed. The bathroom has a soaking tub and there’s an outdoor shower too. There’s a large gated yard and three porches on which to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea. Located in the coveted Dunbar Spring neighborhood, the home is walking distance to the University of Arizona, 4th Ave, downtown, lots of coffee shops and restaurants and the Warehouse Arts District.

Thunderbird: a haven for hikers, birders, artists

Nestled at the foot of stunning Red Butte, Thunderbird Suite is southwestern decor with antique furniture. Just outside the glass doors, is a desert landscape of Saguaros & other Sonoran natural desert cactus & trees. Thunderbird is an independent, private suite added onto the main house, with a wall separating it. There is laundry available just next to the private bath with shower & tub. If booked, other listings may be available: Quail Crossing Casita or the Bird's Nest Glamper.

Tucson Poet's Studio

Tucson Poet's Studio was featured in Architectural Digest (10-1-2025) “50 Best Airbnbs Across the United States", New York Magazine (6-19-2015) “Taste the Flavors of Tucson” and LivAbility (7-6-2018) “Accessible Airbnb” *NEW* EV Charger! The studio shares the private, walled courtyard and pool with the main house where my husband and I live. Located in the Peter Howell neighborhood, a convenient midtown area close to everything (2.5 mi to UA, 5 mi to downtown).

Ironwood Living Desert Studio #3

Cozy up in this remodeled studio on a beautiful 17-acre property in West Tucson Foothills. Part of an older 5-plex with 8 other houses, this charming unit features a king bed, common heating (kept around 70°F in winter), AC/heater mini split, small kitchen with microwave and stove/oven, Roku TV, and fast WiFi (~400 Mbps). ~350 sq ft of comfort with a beach-themed décor. Very clean, with lots of beach vibes—but no ocean. :) AZ TPT Lic 21337578