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Happy Cactus: Heated Pool/Spa! 5-Star Epic Views! BBQ, Firetable, Parks,Trails!

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A heated pool
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Sports court

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Oro Valley, AZ
  • Place, Oro Valley Marketplace
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Catalina State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Stone Canyon Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Happy Cactus: Heated Pool/Spa! 5-Star Epic Views! BBQ, Firetable, Parks,Trails!

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)*
*HOST FEE= CLEANING FEE* (100% passed onto cleaners)
*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 (x5)/ Wifi. Roku Streaming.

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Oro Valley Hospital. A gym, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities are available. The holiday home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Oro Valley Hospital and 5 minutes from Oro Valley Marketplace
Happy Cactus: Heated Pool/Spa! 5-Star Epic Views! BBQ, Firetable, Parks,Trails! offers its guests a hot tub and a fitness centre. The family-friendly Happy Cactus: Heated Pool/Spa! 5-Star Epic Views! BBQ, Firetable, Parks,Trails! also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • 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
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Each person = 1 guest regardless of age

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
Property Registration Number STR00009

Happy Cactus: Heated Pool/Spa! 5-Star Epic Views! BBQ, Firetable, Parks,Trails! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this Tucson home. Everything we needed was thoughtfully provided, and it was clear the hosts take pride in making sure guests have a great time. One of the highlights for us was the outdoor space. The yard was peaceful, private and perfect for relaxing with plenty of space for our entire family. It added a special touch to our stay. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in Tucson.
Stayed 25 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the pool and mountain backdrop. Comfortable stay for a few nights in Tucson visiting family in Saddlebrook
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We would stay here again. Lots of kitchen supplies, which was great! We used the pool a bit, but the hot tub every day. We would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S., Saint Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Great layout and location. Pool and back yard excellent. Great communication with Christie the owner. Easy and fun place to stay.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F., COON RAPIDS

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property - very clean and well stocked. Laid out well with plenty of sleeping and hanging out area for our party of 6 adults. Nice neighborhood and close to shopping, restaurants and attractions. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F., New Castle, De

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Oro Family stay

The children loved the pool which was a great excape from the Tucson summer heat. Good location in the foothills.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaid A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and property!

I was looking for a property with a private pool and Jacuzzi, and I found it here. Place was close to shopping restaurants hiking trails you name it you were within minutes of it. The neighborhood was very clean and very quiet. The property was very clean and well maintained. Everything the property owner told me about was accurate. Super easy to get in and out of the property, check in and check out was also very easy. Overall 10 out of 10 stay and will definitely plan on staying here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mayme T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Pool and Location

The location/neighborhood was very convenient for our family. Close to parks, grocery stores and hikes. All of the extras were great for our family- tennis rackets, pool floats, recommended attraction binder, little coolers and full kitchen with anything you may need. The pool was the highlight for our kids!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home, great location

Very relaxing vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Colin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Roxanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Anissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Dayton, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Diane M., West Linn, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Shelly K., Burlington WI

Liked: Cleanliness

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