Places to stay near Catalina State Park

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!!

Casita De Reflexión

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.

Upstairs Corner Casita w/ incredible sunset views.

Our Rancho Vistoso patio overlooks a greenbelt which has become a wildlife refuge. The patio offers dining and lounging, with the Amazing Mountain and Desert Sunset views. The Vistoso Casitas resort-like amenities include six miles of paved paths, a heated community pool/spa, Ramada with BBQ grills, exercise facility and clubhouse. We have spent hours biking throughout Oro Valley’s many miles of safe and scenic biking routes and hiking challenging mountain trails at nearby Catalina State Park.

Songbirds N Serenity- Heated Pool & Fall Packages

Add a Celebration Package- champagne, desserts, and more to make your stay extra special. Inquire for pricing. Indulge in a private desert retreat with a heated pool, hot tub, and BBQ. Picture basking in the warm sun, surrounded by the soothing ambiance of your exclusive sanctuary. Be serenaded by songbirds, enjoy Catalina Mountain views, and create lasting memories with loved ones. Escape, revitalize, and make joyous memories in this secluded desert haven. Your perfect getaway awaits!al

Desert Bohemian Cottage

This cute and comfy desert cottage with a hint of boho flair sits on a private acre of desert landscape with beautiful mountain views, yet allows you all the conveniences of town close at hand. With access to the Catalina State Park one can wake to the desert's natural beauty, brew a fresh cup of coffee, put on your hiking boots and explore the beautiful Sonoran Desert. Come back and settle in for a relaxing evening while enjoying a beautiful Arizona Sunset. We hope you find it inviting!

Cozy Mountain Retreat w/ Hot Tub

Come visit our small horse ranch in NW Tucson! Tucked into the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, you’ll enjoy great views, and slightly cooler temperatures. You'll be close enough to town to have access restaurants,shopping, entertainment, etc, yet you'll have unlimited access to hiking and mountain biking right out our gate. * Not suitable for children under 12yrs. **This is a smoke-free property, sorry, no exceptions. *you must be able to climb a small flight of stairs*

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.

Charming Private Guesthouse with Mountain View

Check out our weekly and monthly discounts! Enjoy the beautiful mountain view from the cozy wrap around porch. Perfect for your morning coffee. Private guest house located on small horse ranch. Close to hiking, biking, and site seeing. Cozy up to the fire pit in the evening to watch the eastern mountains turn pink as the sun sets in the west. Check out our 120 plus 5 star reviews. This is truly a magical place. Non smoking of any kind, no pets, service animals, infants or children.

Birder AirBnB near the beautiful Catalina mnts

Small quiet casita surrounded by beautiful desert vegetation with a stunning view of the Catalina mountains. Desert wildlife frequently encountered. Near Biosphere II, hiking and biking trails, and a few small-town eateries. Near town of Oro Valley which has restaurants, a movie theater, shopping and events. Six miles N of Catalina State Park and 20 miles SW of Oracle State Park. Birdwatcher friendly with local guide available for birding tours. 1 hr. from airport.

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).

Saguaro Courtyard Retreat near National Park

If you love nature this casita is just for you. Located 15 minutes from downtown and only a few minutes from stunning hiking and mountain biking trails in the National Park. The property is very much like a botanical garden with fruit trees filling up the back and a wide variety of succulents filling the front. The casita has its own private porch while the property shares two large communal patios with outdoor dining and a fire pit.