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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

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Oro Valley, AZ

Oro Valley Hospital
‪5 min drive‬
Catalina State Park
‪6 min drive‬
El Conquistador Golf Course
‪8 min drive‬
Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

Common area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

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)*
*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 (x4)/ Wifi. Two in common areas (with basic cable/roku streaming) and two in bedrooms (master & kids room streaming only)

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.

Property manager

Christie

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Each person = 1 guest regardless of age

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Number of Guests reserved is Accurate. NO PARTIES! NO Non-Regiestered overnight Guests w/o prior approval No smoking. No drug use. No Pets!

Pool/Hot Tub: All children must be supervised. No glass in pool area. No Confetti or Pinatas. Trash Day: Monday. Refer to posted signs.

NO overnight street parking. Departure Instructions Posted.

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number STR00009

About the area

Oro Valley

Located in Rancho Vistoso, a neighbourhood in Oro Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains. St. Phillip's in the Hills and Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golf Club at Vistoso and Cinemark Century Oro Valley Marketplace. Travelling with kids? Consider Oro Valley Aquatic Center and Catalina Neighborhood Park.

Oro Valley, AZ

What's nearby

Oro Valley Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Oro Valley Marketplace - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Catalina State Park - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
El Conquistador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Tucson Mall - 18 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

Tucson Station - 25 min drive
Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬7 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
‪Street- Taco and Beer Co. - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Heated Pool-Spa! Epic Mountain Views! BBQ, Firetable, Parks, Trails, Tennis... have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Heated Pool-Spa! Epic Mountain Views! BBQ, Firetable, Parks, Trails, Tennis... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heated Pool-Spa! Epic Mountain Views! BBQ, Firetable, Parks, Trails, Tennis...?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heated Pool-Spa! Epic Mountain Views! BBQ, Firetable, Parks, Trails, Tennis...?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heated Pool-Spa! Epic Mountain Views! BBQ, Firetable, Parks, Trails, Tennis... located?

This family-friendly Oro Valley holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Golf Club at Vistoso, Oro Valley Marketplace and Oro Valley Hospital. Cinemark Century Oro Valley Marketplace is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

5 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home, great location

Very relaxing vacation.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

28 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

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

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

8 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Desert Fun

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Roxanne K.

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay.

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

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

23 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in an ideal location.

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

Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

23 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation week

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Stay!

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend this property!

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE M.

6 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for a retreat!

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.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anissa W.

12 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation stay!!!

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Weekend

Great property and area! Everything was exactly as described. The owner was awesome to work with. The property is well cared for and the house had all we needed for our stay. We hope to return!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for Family get together!

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

9 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas Getaway

Great property for a family vacation. Property is in excellent condition and instructions & communication were fantastic. Location was perfect for exploring the Tucson area with all it's great nature and arts. Watching the sunrise over the mountains while hummingbirds explored the flowers as we relaxed in the hot tub was a delight. Would definitely stay again in the future.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

21 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time, great pool, convenient location

The house was very spacious well maintained. The pool was wonderful, and with the heated water it was warm enough to use comfortably in mid-November. The hot tub was fabulous, too! The location in Oro Valley was very convenient, and the view of Pusch Ridge was wonderful.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home Away from Home

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

17 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect birthday weekend!

This house is beautiful with every amenity you could possibly need. Christie was so easy to communicate with and answered every question I had right away. I would highly recommend this place and can’t wait to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V Z.

19 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was perfect for our family of four

The house had everything that we needed plenty of pillows, towels, kitchen utensils, spices, etc. the owner is very attentive and responsive before and during our trip would recommend this place

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K., Burlington WI

18 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

Everything you’d want in a vrbo! Great location to everything. Hosts have a huge binder if you’d like to do something, tons of information. Usually have a hard time sleeping when not in my own bed. I slept like a baby. Great beds and pillows! Thank you Christie we had a wonderful time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

22 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family of the bride

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane M., West Linn, Oregon

29 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in Oro Valley

We stayed 3 weeks at Happy Cactus property and had a great time. We loved the convenient location and the beautiful backyard pool and hot tub. We are only 2 people, but the house is ideally set up for a larger group with multiple bedrooms, bikes, pool toys. Everything was clean and in good working order. Needs a few updates in the kitchen and better towels and sheets (less quantity and more quality.) Good communication with owner. Overall a great stay!

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a Great Place.

This place is and was amazing. It had all the spacious areas it talked about. It is near plenty of amenities and shops. The pool and hot tub were amazing to sit and relax. Every thing you need to know to operate anything has a well step guide next to it. The cleanliness upon arrival was immaculate. If you’re looking for spacious place for a lot of people make your search short stop here and book right away this place if available won’t last long.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

12 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

This was a really great place to stay! From check in to check out Christie was great to work with. She even let us check in a little early which my daughter and I both appreciated! The house was clean and the neighborhood was safe and quiet. The best part was the back yard! It was nice to cool off in the pool since it was July and very hot! The views were amazing! We also got to see a mama quail with her baby and a lot of other birds. We really enjoyed Tucson and being able to stay here made it all that much better!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

20 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoroughly relaxing stay

We had a wonderful stay, the week after Easter. Our first time at Happy Cactus, but will plan to return. Our plan was for warm sunny weather, casual hiking and lots of swimming and tennis, and we had everything we could want at our "home base". Accommodations were inviting, clean, private; more than adequate space for meals(indoors or patio) TV, and relaxing on the patio. We really enjoyed the beautiful pool and spa. We had an initial glitch with entry code that was fixed on the spot! Happy Cactus is close to lots of activities, restaurants and natural beauty and culture. The owners have a great binder and online resources for everything in the area, as well as to facilitate check-in/out. We're very familiar with the area, but this is also perfect for newbies! All in all, we loved our stay, were sad to leave, but look forward to future stays at Happy Cactus. Thank you Christie and Clint!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann O.

15 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation with ease

This property had everything we needed to enjoy our home away from home. Beautiful setting, great neighborhood, wonderful waking trail to explore. The owner is very responsive and pleasant. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Christie

My name is Christie and I have been a Rental Host for over 5 years (I am new to the VRBO platform as of June 2022). My husband and I both work in the healthcare industry. We love the outdoors & areas of natural beauty. Some of our favorite activities include hiking, running, cycling, kayaking, skiing, boating, golfing and just about any other activity that gets us outside. Michigan is our primary residence with Tucson Arizona as our winter escape.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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2 bathrooms

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