Escape to the ultimate desert art sanctuary at the Groovy Glamper, where vintage charm meets the untamed beauty of the Arizona landscape. Nestled within an 11-acre private desert sanctuary and sculpture park, this vibrant, colorful retreat sits directly adjacent to the breathtaking expanses of Saguaro National Park, yet remains an easy thirty-five minute drive from downtown Tucson. We have completely renovated this beautiful, vintage aluminum Boles camper with an artistic, retro theme designed to bring joy to your stay. Inside, you will find modern comforts seamlessly blended with nostalgic style, including efficient heating and air conditioning to keep you perfectly comfortable through the desert seasons, alongside a high-speed, reliable wireless internet connection. While there is no dedicated indoor kitchen, we have provided an excellent setup to prepare your favorite meals, including a microwave, a portable hot plate with cooking pans, a charcoal grill, an electric kettle, and a French press coffee maker, making this experience the absolute definition of glamorous camping.Your immersive experience continues just outside the camper door, where your private shower, sink, and dry compost toilet are located on a beautiful, wrap-around elevated circular deck. This serves as the perfect personal oasis to sip your morning coffee or watch the sunset over the desert peaks. Because we deeply love, respect, and protect our natural environment, we invite our guests to join us in practicing sustainability. We provide premium plant-based body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, and dish soap for your stay. The graywater from your shower and sink directly feeds the surrounding desert trees via an underground drain system, and because water is scarce in the desert, the bathroom features a high-quality, odor-free dry compost toilet system that is incredibly clean and simple to use. The water on the property is a sustainable blend of hauled community well water and harvested rainwater, fully purified by a state-of-the-art ultraviolet filter system that kills ninety-nine percent of germs, making it completely safe and delicious to drink. The property itself is a fully fenced, unique desert art space called The Island in Tucson. It is monitored by outdoor security cameras that we will show you upon arrival, allowing you to feel completely safe and secure throughout your stay. If you are traveling with friends or family, the Groovy Glamper sits fifteen yards away from our second unique guesthouse, the Time Capsule, making it easy to rent both properties simultaneously to share the vacation while maintaining individual privacy. Our main house is located one hundred and forty yards away, meaning we are easily reachable via text message or in person if you have any specific needs, yet far enough to guarantee your absolute peace and seclusion. Here, you will experience the true harmony of a beautiful semi-rural desert environment. While our neighbor’s fence is visible nearby, their actual house is located several hundred yards away. Because of this rustic setting, you will get to experience the genuine sounds of nature, occasionally hearing roosters and neighborhood dogs barking in the distance, as well as coyotes calling at night. To maintain the safety, security, and integrity of our art sanctuary, we want to ensure you are fully aware of our unique layout and requirements before finalizing your reservation. To protect the delicate desert landscape, cars are strictly prohibited past our gated parking area, meaning you will enjoy a scenic 60 yard walk through a natural desert trail with your luggage to reach the glamper from your vehicle. Additionally, because we meet you directly at the parking area to greet you, show you around, and guide you through the eco-amenities, we enforce a strict in-person check-in policy. Arrival is strictly between 4:00PM and 10:00PM. We cannot accommodate check-ins after 10:00 in the evening under any circumstances, and we ask that you please ensure your travel arrangements or flight times align with this window before booking. We look forward to welcoming you to our peaceful desert getaway and sharing this unforgettable artistic retreat with you.
