Modern Retreat In The Desert

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Stainless steel appliances and granite countertops

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

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Parking available
Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly

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Oro Valley, AZ

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Beautiful newly remodeled condominium in peaceful gated community in Oro Valley. Perfect for a vacation home, corporate rental or golf enthusiasts. World class golf just around the corner including The Gold Club at Vistoso, The Views Golf Club, Hilton El Conquistador and Stone Canyon Golf Club. Great location close to grocery stores, shopping mall, restaurants and movie theater. Paved walking path directly adjacent to property and close access to Rancho Vistoso's many amazing parks and bicycle friendly paths. Stainless steel appliances including refrigerator, oven, microwave and dishwasher. Washer and dryer and attached 2 car garage for your convenience. Fully equipped kitchen, 42 inch TV and DVD player, stereo, cable TV, wireless internet. The patio boasts shade trees, comfortable seating, a chimenea and BBQ. Newly decorated with great furnishings this condo has everything you will need to be comfortable. This property has a community clubhouse with fully equipped fitness center, planned events, 6 billiard tables, heated pool and lap pool, jacuzzi, serving kitchen, dining room, playing cards area, library and conference room. The owners have two additional condominiums in the same community titled and “Peaceful Desert Getaway” VRBO Listing #736372, "Modern Desert Condo..." #862310 , and our home in Sun City "Tucson Desert Getaway #862310 for a similar vacation or rental experience with additional available dates.

Property manager

Suzanne and Amado Guzman

Languages

English, Spanish

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Washer

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 55

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

Events allowed

Can hold functions in club, with approval of HOA

Pets

Pets allowed

Get approval from owner, small pets only

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Can hold functions in club, with approval of HOA

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Oro Valley

Rancho Vistoso, a neighbourhood in Oro Valley, is home to this condo. St. Phillip's in the Hills and Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Saguaro National Park and Catalina State Park. Oro Valley Aquatic Center and Catalina Neighborhood Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Oro Valley, AZ

What's nearby

Oro Valley Hospital - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
Oro Valley Marketplace - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
Catalina State Park - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
El Conquistador Golf Course - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
Tucson Mall - 20 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

Tucson Station - 27 min drive
Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬9 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Street- Taco and Beer Co. - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Modern Retreat In The Desert have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include exercise/lap and heated pools.

Is Modern Retreat In The Desert pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Retreat In The Desert?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Retreat In The Desert?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Retreat In The Desert located?

Located in Rancho Vistoso, this condo building is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Golf Club at Vistoso and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Stone Canyon Club. SCOV Dog Park and Oro Valley Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

2 Apr 2025

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

Spring getaway

Great location. Nice home.

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

6 Mar 2025

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

Excelllant

Nice winter getaway

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanne R.

24 Dec 2024

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

Home away from home!

Super comfortable, well supplied, great location, access to tons of amenities, perfect for pets! Absolutely loved it! Spending the holidays here was a nice treat!

Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Reg O., Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

2 Jan 2024

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

Modern Retreat in the Desert in Oro Valley

Overall there are more Pros than Cons about this VRBO. PROs: Quiet location, clean; has everything one needs for cooking; enjoyed walking our dogs in the neighborhood & nearby paths; shower in master BR was great; large walk-in master BR closet; TV worked well; owner left clickers to access entrance gate & unit garage door. CONS: Only 2: (1) backyard is fenced/walled on only 2 sides, thus must pay attention when dogs are out that they don't stray into neighbours yard; (2) 2nd bedroom only has a pull out couch/double bed, which was a bit cumbersome to make up (thank goodness there was directions). Mattress for pullout bed was OK, but low & not as comfortable for sleeping in a real bed; also, there was no bedside table in the 2nd bedroom. This explains why I gave this house only a 4/5 rating.

Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn A., Arlington Heights, IL. USA

7 Mar 2023

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

Outstanding Oro Valley

Centrally located near hiking, restaurants, shops and city of Tucson. Clean and comfortable. The east facing views of Mt. Lemmon are spectacular. The condo is well equipped. The owner responded quickly to concerns. The community is friendly with plenty of activities. Come and relax.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Debbie H.

29 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Rcho Vist

Beautiful desert surroundings! Pleasant neighbor.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

1 Dec 2022

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

A bit of heaven

Suzanne was wonderful hostess attentive to making our stay perfect. Incl new water filter for fridge and replace light on stove. The home was bigger than pictures looked and patio with propane grill perfect. And we grilled a lot. The property backs to the best kept neighborhood walking trail and close to so many things. Beds comphy. The pool and library were great and you walk the neighborhood and everyone is so friendly. I did not want to leave but we have already reserved next year! Thank you Suzanne 💝

Stayed 60 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kemis W., Penticton, Canada

27 Jan 2022

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

December 2021

We enjoyed our stay very much and would return. Suzanne was very responsive to our needs which included a TV upgrade.

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C., Marana, Arizona

30 Sept 2021

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

Highly Recommend.

My wife and I stayed here for 3 months (Jul, Aug, Sep), while waiting for construction of our new home to be completed. Everything was very comfortable and the location was convenient to nearby shopping and recreation. One especially nice feature of this particular property is the quiet back yard area. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 91 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet H., West Des Moines, IA, USA

31 Mar 2021

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

Perfect location

We have friends in the area and love to bike and hike. Perfect for all of these things!

Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F., Wayzata, MN

2 Mar 2021

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

Perfect location, home-like property

I cannot say enough good about this rental! -communication with owner was excellent -location made us feel safe. -fantastic patio with path in the back to watch all the dogs on leashes and in strollers. Loved the parade of Javelinas too! -villa has nice decorative touches like fun soap dispensers, thirsty towels and cozy blankets. -neighbors were friendly. -many fun paths to discover and trails to bike on. -walking distance to Honeybee Canyon and petroglyphs! Will stay here again!

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Lucy G.

15 May 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Potential Renter Beware

Renters beware: Owner is not forthcoming in her advertisement. When renting the property, I specifically asked if the property was pet friendly and the response was “yes” Based on her picture of the property’s patio, one is led to believe that there is an enclosed yard. What she failed to list is that the patio is only enclosed on two sides and one is open to all the other neighbors yards with easy access to street from the yards themselves. I have two small dogs that were staying with me at this property and for their well being, I could not have them running all over the neighbor’s yards and into the street. Rather than making an issue of this, I placed a small metal dog fence across the yard. Two weeks into my tenancy, I was informed via text by the property owner that the HOA was demanding that the barrier be removed immediately or face a fine. I asked the owner to address the barrier issue with the HOA and she told me to contact the HOA myself. I left the property early because of the safety of my pets and the inconvenience of not having a fenced in yard. The owner refused to make any financial compensation for me having to leave the property early. For the most part, the property was clean. The cable is limited and full instructions for using it is not provided. The property is dark and has poor lighting which is compounded by burnt out ceiling lights. There are constant loud appliance noises that make it uncomfortable to be in the home, especially at night to sleep. Both the bed and sleeper sofa mattress is hard and very uncomfortable. HOA rules that are pertinent to your stay are not provided ahead of time. The owner is indifferent about all matters brought to her attention as well as slow at addressing concerns. Her excuse being that she never receives the message. In addressing pertinent issues, the owner is bad-mannered and unwilling to take responsibility in resolving them in an equitable manner.

Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

6 Feb 2020

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

snowbirds

We loved our place and time here. Wish we could have stayed.

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheung I.

7 Jan 2020

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

A month in Oro Valley in Dec

The property was exactly as shown on Homeaway. It was clean, it had everything we needed, linen, towels, kitchen ware, even Rubbermaid storage boxes. The high ceiling in the family room made it feel even more spacious. The yard was small but adequate (It is after all a 55+ community). We walked our dogs around the gate community and we were welcomed. The keys to gate to the outside park so our dogs could enjoy some grass was great. We had some questions for Suzzane and she answered the next day.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Y.

31 Jan 2019

January in Oro Valley

We enjoyed our stay tremendously! Very nice, well equipped condo. We felt safe, people were friendly, and there is a lovely desert trail which connects to parks right behind property. We would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H., Sagle

5 Jan 2019

Love Oro Valley area

Everything is there, just like it was your house. The people in the area accepting and nice. Would go back if we ever get the time again. If you get a chance to go take it.

Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stan B.

4 Sept 2018

Comfortable and great location

Unit is clean, comfortable and very quiet. Well equiped and stocked. Having a garage is a great advantage. Location is convenient to all Oro Valley retail and businesses. Close to Tucson and the Loop bike paths. Development has 2 pools and clubhouse.

Stayed 67 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

7 May 2018

Great location

We had never been to Tucson and really enjoyed staying in Oro Valley. At first we thought it was far from everything, but once we became acquainted with the area discovered the opposite.. The unit was exactly as expected. Very well decorated and clean. The bed was comfortable and the view from the patio wonderful. The neighbors were so welcoming and friendly. Our immediate neighbor to the left gave us lemons from her tree. We were invited to a BBQ at the clubhouse and a Spring lunch. Both were amazing and we were made to feel right at home. We took advantage of the fabulous gym facilities and the pool. All in all a place we would be happy to return to. Thanks Suzanne for a great stay and for being available.

Stayed 29 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

judith r., North Aurora IL

14 Mar 2018

It exceeded my expectations! Very nice people!

The view from my patio was beautiful! Felt very safe!

Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

12 Sept 2017

Nice condo in a very nice development

We enjoyed our stay, very much. Caring and responsive owners and a welcoming community. We loved the people and the facilities.

Stayed 49 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy P., Oro Valley, AZ

1 Feb 2017

Very clean and comfortable!

My husband and I were very pleased with our stay! Nice patio backyard, quiet neighborhood with a nice pool and jacuzzi. Suzanne is very nice and quick to communicate. She really cared about our comfort during our stay.

Stayed 61 nights in Dec 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy P., Oro Valley, AZ

16 Dec 2016

Great 2-bed condo with views

My husband and I stayed in this beautiful condo for several months while our home was being built. It is well furnished, very clean, and has a lovely covered back patio with views of the mountains. We enjoyed using the community pool and jacuzzi many times which is just a short walk away. The neighbors are quiet and friendly.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David R., Back Rock, Nova Scotia

18 May 2016

Wonderful stay

We spent a month at this property and enjoyed every minute. The Unit is clean, modern and beautifully decorated. We especially appreciated the clubhouse facilities...two beautiful pools, hot tub, and gym...and used them every day. All the amenities of Oro Valley are close by with great restaurants, shops and golf courses.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Gary W., Polson, MT

19 Apr 2016

worst experience in over 10 years of renting through VRBO

If you are renting this property, make sure every single detail of any agreement is in writing and reviewed by an attorney. The owners walked away from 2 commitments for reasons never explained, one verbally and one in writing. The first was the commitment to giving us an option for the years beyond 2016 made in the meeting agreeing to rent the property that took place in Jan of 2015 based on a earlier email sent to the owners before the meeting that clearly stated that "we are looking for a place to come back to year after year [for those the same 3 months]" and, according to my notes of that meeting, incorporated into the agreement in the Jan meeting. We then found out in December of 2016 through a phone call initiated by us that the property, with no notice to us, had been rented for those months in 2017 and when we expressed frustration that they had done this, expressed surprise "that it should be such an issue with us". When it was clear that it was an issue, there was no explanation, just a denial that there was an agreement and then an apology and then an offer that "we have two other units just as nice [for 2017] which we will be glad to show you - you could take a look at these properties before they are officially on the market" and presumably rent them for 2017 and beyond. And after several written and verbal statements that we would take them up on this offer, they walked away from and did not honor this commitment as well. As for the property itself, it was ok and they did comply with several requests for improvements, but several items needed to be fixed, such as the patio doors that were almost unusable when we left and the spare bed was simply unusable, but it became obvious that it was a waste of time to report items that needed fixing.So we cannot recommend this property or the owners. Bad experience that will not be repeated.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

1 Feb 2016

This property had everything needed to make this house your home!

Our recent stay at this lovely destination was perfect for our winter get-away from the snowy climate where we live. Nothing was lacking. Very clean and bright, with east facing yard and spectacular view of the Catalina Mountains! This was our first time to vacation in a home. It exceeded our expectations. Your home had the most equipped kitchen of any place we have stayed. The rest of the house was great, and had everything you needed for a good time. We really did not want to leave and that was the the first time we've ever said that. The location was great, close to the places we wanted to go. Suzanne, the owner was so responsive and easy to work with I highly recommend this house to anyone thinking of going to the Tucson, Oro Valley area. Absolutely loved it and will stay here next time we visit!

Stayed 36 nights in Nov 2015

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English, Spanish

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