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3 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Tuscon Spectrum
    10 min drive
  • Casino of the Sun
    10 min drive
  • Casino del Sol
    11 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    19 min drive

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About the area

Tucson

At this holiday home, you'll be 16.2 km (10 mi) from University of Arizona. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a balcony and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a living room and a hairdryer are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a water park and barbecues. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Drexel Heights holiday home include Casino del Sol and Tucson Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Casino of the Sun - 10 min drive
  • Casino del Sol - 11 min drive
  • Tucson Convention Center - 15 min drive
  • University of Arizona - 17 min drive
  • Starr Pass Golf Club - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 24 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IHOP - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tania's Flour Tortillas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Tucson Time Machine Journey–Enjoy Rooftop Sunsets & Wildlife Show

Just 10 miles and 100 years from downtown this newer adobe home built in the classic Tucson styles offers an authentic Tucson experience. Passing through the entry of the Starlight Casa you cross a gateway between past and present.

The Starlight Casa is a reminder of yesterday and a harbinger of tomorrow incorporating modern passive solar design with ageless building practices originating in Babylon at the dawn of civilization. Though built with all the modern comforts of the present, the Starlight Casa is a portal into the past providing a sense of what life was like for Tucson's pioneers.


Who Else Wants to Feel Like a Pioneer without Sacrificing Comfort?

Then book the Starlight Casa and travel between eras enjoying the best of both incorporating creature comforts of the present while respecting and accentuating Tucson's original architectural elements.

Because you’ve read this far, you deserve a truly authentic Tucson experience, and you’ll find, as you read the entire description, even more...  

Since this is your holiday, your big break from life as usual, you’ll notice this property listing isn’t a few, measly sentences, haphazard room pictures, & a list of features looking just like every other listing.

This is a description more worthy your time, and ready to transport you to another. You may notice as you’re reading that you mind wanders… …picturing what's in store for you during your stay at the Starlight Casa.


You'll be ensconced in an intimate canyon setting studded with massive boulders.

It's the perfect peaceful retreat or a catalyst for tales of adventure. Evidence of Tucson's storied past surrounds the property. The abandoned gold mines in the canyon walls are reminders of hopeful miners from a time long since past. Perhaps you’ll be the next guest to find pottery shards from an earlier civilization along the wash immediately behind the home.


From several points on the property you can…
Feel the Peace from the White Dove of the Desert…

You'll enjoy panoramic views of the mission with its white towers reaching skyward from the surrounding fields. As you look upon the mission from this rare vantage point, you’ll be looking back in time… …back to the birthplace of Tucson.
The White Dove of the Desert, the San Xavier Mission, is Arizona's oldest intact European building. Returning to the Starlight Casa you can experience some of these original architectural elements inspired by the mission.


You can imagine Apache scouts atop the stone towers.

The canyon provided the ideal location for the Apaches to stage multiple raids upon the mission. Visitors from both near and far find the canyon and it's rich history a magical almost mystical place blending past and present in a vortex of time.

Prior to construction the site hosted a sweat lodge conducted by a Native American medicine man possessing an M.D. and Ph.D. Recently an owner of an adjoining vacant lot brought their newborn to the canyon for a naming ceremony ritual. If the location has this much appeal to natives, how much more magnificent will it be for your vacation?

Without this invitation you wouldn't find this place. There is a secret garden quality to the entire canyon hidden from prying eyes unless you know where to look. Even the artisans involved in the Starlight Casa's construction often commented that they never knew this place existed although they'd been in the area for decades.

Others tell stories of how they used to ride their horses all over the area yet somehow missed this place never knowing it was ever here.


Be Among Those Privileged Enough to Gain Passage...

…and you too will understand why everyone who does, feels happier and better for it.

There are 139 ageless building principles used in the design of the Starlight Casa that together form a language that speaks to you about the harmonious connection between yourself and nature. The canyon wildlife continue to use the same winding paths all around the home worn into the earth by earlier generations.

Often the local desert denizens visit the patios such as the desert tortoise shown in the property photos. Think about it…


Why Go on Safari when the Safari Can Come to You?

Multiple covered, outdoor seating areas connect the home to it's surroundings. The South facing back patio utilizes strategic design to maximize the sun's location in the sky throughout the year to allow for sun soaked winter afternoons and shady summer mornings. Sheltering the patio is Beehive Peak shaped by primordial winds and now home to a variety of wildlife.

While appreciating the ancient origins of the canyon walls you may be distracted into the present by coyotes scouting their next meal, hawks tending their nest high up on a craggy cliff face, or catch a glimpse of the javelina (ha va leena) returning to their beds where they lay together in sprawling pig piles. They look like hairy wild pigs but they're not pigs at all. Instead they're peccaries from South America.

Spend a late season morning on the North porch with a cup of complimentary coffee or tea and listen as the dawn chorus of the birds greets daybreak in celebration. If you're really lucky you might witness the rare and some say sacred dance of the cottontails where bunnies spring into the air kicking their heels skyward in pure joy somersaulting their tiny bodies before once again becoming earthbound.

After a full day of sights, you’re invited to turn your gaze toward the heavens from the rooftop deck as twilight blankets the night sky and…


Enjoy a 4th Dimensional Experience…

…as you look deep into the past over the infinite reaches of space seeing billions of stars as they looked thousands of years ago whose luminosity travelled at the speed of light to greet you in just this moment.

It’s this view that generated the name Starlight Casa.


Just as the Pioneers Who First Settled the Area…

...stone was gathered from the location for the foundation and the walls forged from adobe blocks molded from the sands of time. In accordance with tradition the patio wall follows the contours of the land creating a 'wild run' that merges into a living fence made from ocotillos that grow profusely throughout the desert.

Occasionally the ocotillos of the fence appear as though their time has passed. Sporadically throughout the year they produce dark green leaves and flame orange blossoms that lick the sky encouraging rains that like a fountain of youth turn back the clock.

Authentic Tucson architectural design elements appear to slow time until inside the home where state of the art appliances allow you to prepare a warm meal in minutes. Don't be surprised if you never have to adjust the thermostat since the natural building materials combined with the high ceilings moderate temperatures providing unsurpassed comfort while reducing allergens inside the home.



100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Should you fail to find the temporal or architectural qualities of the Starlight casa satisfactory you can 'travel back in time' and change your mind. We're so confident that you'll be enchanted by the magic of the 'Starlight Casa' that we guarantee your satisfaction in writing within the hospitality agreement. So go ahead and pick your travel dates and request your agreement while you’re still on this listing. 

You’re one step away from a truly authentic Tucson experience. There is a first come, first serve policy for reservations so you only have a small window of time to reserve your dates for this life altering and time twisting vacation before someone else. 

Property manager

Andrew F

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • 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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: We do NOT allow pets. Please book elsewhere.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 21522400

Property is also known as

Time Machine Journeyenjoy Rooftop Sunsets Wildlife Show House
Tucson Time Machine Journeyenjoy Rooftop Sunsets Wildlife Show
Time Machine Journeyenjoy Rooftop Sunsets Wildlife Show
Time Machine Journeyenjoy Rooftop Sunsets Wildlife Show House
Tucson Time Machine Journeyenjoy Rooftop Sunsets Wildlife Show
Time Machine Journeyenjoy Rooftop Sunsets Wildlife Show House
Tucson Time Machine Journeyenjoy Rooftop Sunsets Wildlife Show
Time Machine Journeyenjoy Rooftop Sunsets Wildlife Show
Tucson Time Machine Journeyenjoy Rooftop Sunsets Wildlife Show
Tucson Time Machine Journey–Enjoy Rooftop Sunsets Wildlife Show

Frequently asked questions

Does Tucson Time Machine Journey–Enjoy Rooftop Sunsets & Wildlife Show have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Tucson Time Machine Journey–Enjoy Rooftop Sunsets & Wildlife Show have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a private hot tub at Tucson Time Machine Journey–Enjoy Rooftop Sunsets & Wildlife Show?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tucson Time Machine Journey–Enjoy Rooftop Sunsets & Wildlife Show?

No, Tucson Time Machine Journey–Enjoy Rooftop Sunsets & Wildlife Show does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tucson Time Machine Journey–Enjoy Rooftop Sunsets & Wildlife Show?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tucson Time Machine Journey–Enjoy Rooftop Sunsets & Wildlife Show?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tucson Time Machine Journey–Enjoy Rooftop Sunsets & Wildlife Show Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and fabulous get away
Our family of 5 had plenty of space to hang out and we thoroughly enjoyed the lovely views around the property. Having multiple porches made it easy to find a shady place to hang out. Everything met our expectations and we would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J., OC California

Liked: Cleanliness
High Expectations Exceeded
We have 4 different homes reserved for our trip. I was looking forward to this one the most. I knew this was a special property and it far exceeded my expectations!! There is magic in this home just waiting for you to discover. Thank you Andrew for your kindness and patience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
2nd time to stay here this year. My overall favorite place
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved This Property
We traveled to Tucson primarily for clear skies to view the Perseid Meteor Showers as well as explore southern Arizona. The roof top patio was amazing for star gazing. The property itself exceeded all our expectations. Comfortable, clean, quiet....furnished with everything we could have ever needed. Front and back porches great for enjoying the scenery. Thank you to Andrew and Rhonda for the gift basket!! We have stayed at many VRBO locations....this might rank as one of the best ever!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T., Dayton OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
This place is much better than the pictures show. We had such a wonderful/relaxing time. The place has everything we needed. Definitely will recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TraxLux i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
Overall, this place was a dream, Pictures on here do not compare to the actual views from the property. The one thing that I will say for any individual that will read this if you have a vehicle that isn’t very good on dirt roads I would not suggest booking this place or at least find a vehicle that’s good on dirt roads It is a little bumpy, and there are rocks that you have to drive over. I would say this place was amazing. Thank you Host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
gorgeous oasis casita
Even more beautiful than the photos. It's a million miles from the city, but only about 20 minutes from everything you want in Tucson. Master bed and bath were PERFECT for 80 yo grandmom and family in town for AU graduation. Thank you for a wonderful trip (and the adorable BABY QUAIL!!)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
R & B
My wife and I travel often. This was the most beautiful settings than ever before. It was like a beautiful picture in every direction. So peaceful and beautiful. We will stay here again and again. Oh yea; the home itself was beautiful too.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN M., Huron

Liked: Cleanliness
TUCSON
PROPERTY WAS DEFINITLY OUT OF THE HUSTLE OF CITY LIFE. THE OWNERS WERE WELCOMING AND VERY HELPUL. WE WOULD LOVE TO STAY HERE AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE. ABSOLUTLY LOVED IT
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Saguaro Heaven
The listing description was spot on! We enjoyed the silence of this well equipped VRBO. It was equal distance to the National Parks and the city but far enough away to afford wildlife and serenity.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Very cool spot
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and location
We loved this place. It was close to everything in Tucson, yet felt remote which is exactly what we were looking for. The house was well equipped and very comfortable. We'd definitely recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Dream
If you seek peace, solitude and breathtaking views in every direction, this is THE place for you! This beautiful home was designed to allow immersion in its surroundings. The enchanted rooftop deck, front porch and back deck allow you to follow the sun through-out the day. While the Wi-Fi was good, the TV was a challenge to figure out. A smart TV would be nice for streaming shows by the cozy fire in the evenings. We all enjoyed our stay here and will likely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good to be back!
This casa is our favorite place to stay in Tucson (and we've stayed in many over the years). The surrounding desert setting is outstanding, and the spacious and comfortable house fits well in the environment with its generous patios and modern adobe construction. A very special place! We were happy to be back. Great access to the south---Madera Canyon, Tubac and Tumacacori, wine country and more. Even closer to Saguaro Park West, Desert Museum and Tucson Mountain hiking.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
Absolutely wonderful! The pocket door to the downstairs bathroom needs maintenance. I got stuck in the bathroom-lol.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The Time Machine met our expectations. We loved that it was surrounded by nature and solitude. We were unable to get the TV to work, but with internet access and so much beauty around the property and in southern AZ, we didn’t miss it. If you’re looking to get away from the city and enjoying some quiet, this place is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tucson vac
Very clean and free of harsh cleaning chemicals or/and harsh laundry smells. Beautiful home very well detail with everything needed…
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything Promised and More!
Looking for a getaway with some friends, we chose Tucson and found this wonderful getaway just outside of town. A short drive to things to do, but far enough away to sit on one of the many approaches and enjoy the stars, cool breeze, and sounds of the hills that surround the property. For sure we'd stay again and would easily recommend the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arizona Desert Getaway
Beautiful, serene adobe house situated in the Arizona desert. No need to drive out to the middle of nowhere. Peaceful and relaxing just outside of town.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D., Glendale, AZ US

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Serene
What a beautiful, serene house and property! You will enjoy the porch, both front and back, with the desert breeze while gazing into the natural landscape and seeing the twinkling lights of the city at night. The house is impeccable -- very clean and well decorated with the Santa Fe/Southwest theme. It is secluded, private - but still so close to grocery stores, restaurants and Tucson.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home!
Very clean, comfortable, beautiful home! Lots of thought for the guest went into this home. We will make this our new Arizona stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with Minor Problems
I enjoyed my experince here for the most part with the follwoing minor problems. The road to home is a bit skectchy. The stairs to second floor not that safe. Wifi was not avaiable after the 2nd day. Contact with owner was a bit difficult and by text I beleive it took at least 24 to 36 hours to get back to me. After all that. Its a nice quiet home. The beds could be upgraded but the kicthen was fantastic. Like it a lot. Didnt care for the keyless entry but there are pros and cons to that. Overall, I enjoy my stay. Just need to fix a few things the rest is out of your control I suspect. No place is perfect. If you need quiet time this is a good place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Paradise
If you want to experience the serenity and beauty of the Arizona Sonoran desert, this property is your destination. Understand this is not “in town”, but it is only minutes away from retail and grocery stores, and just 15 minutes from downtown Tucson. We spent five wonderful nights and we will definitely be coming back to rest and recharge as soon as we can.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House with Gorgeous Mountain Views
The house is absolutely beautiful with great views from every room. We watched the sunrise through the living room window and sunset from the second level deck. The kitchen has everything you need to make meals with quality appliances and utensils. We didn't see any wildlife from the house but there was a road runner on the incoming drive. Lovely place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023