Guesthouse vacation rentals in La Joya

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!

West-side Trailhead Retreat in the Sonoran Desert

2017 guest house in Tucson Mountain foothills adjacent to Sweetwater Preserve (14+ mi.s of trails: mountain biking, horseback, running, & hiking)! Enjoy the giant soaking tub, BBQ grill, sunsets & patio. A full kitchen, sitting area, bath & BR are downstairs (550 sq. ft.). Up a 90-degree ladder to BR/retreat space, wonderful for getaway views. Our property is a 3-acre lot w/ desert flora/fauna, stars, & quietness, yet only 10 mi. from UA. Horses add to the ambiance with a taste of ranch life.

Tranquil Bears Path Casita

This Property is truly a unique oasis in the desert! It is one of the few urban areas in Tucson that offers you the best of both worlds! A place to come home to and enjoy the quiet nights, plentiful stars, and walks among the the numerous Saguaros, Mesquite and Desert Pine trees. All while being right in the heart of Tucson's East side just minutes from shopping and restaurants! Our extraordinary place is close to Mt Lemon, Sabino Canyon, hiking, running, biking trails and riding stables.

Peaceful, Private Garden Casita

This little gem has it's own patio and private garden. It is a two minute walk to the beach - a wide, beautiful, & virtually deserted - lovely for swimming. Yet it is near the center of town, steps away from restaurants and outdoor activity providers. We appreciate that traveling during the pandemic can be daunting. We take cleanliness and sanitation most seriously. We have put a minimum of 2 days between guests. During that time, we will clean, sanitize and ventilate the property.

Raven's House

Casita De Cuervo is a beautiful detached casita. This spacious & quiet casita is very close to popular hiking trails and feels remote while being less than 15 minutes from I-25, NMSU, and both hospitals. This home has a full kitchen, king bed, open living room, work nook, bar stool dining, & much more. Dogs are welcome - there is an enclosed side yard with tall walls for your use. Enjoy the sunrise over the Organ Mountains on the back porch and breathtaking sunset views over the city.

Time Capsule in the Sonoran Desert

Time Capsule is a unique experience in an space age module dropped in the middle of an 11 acres desert sanctuary and sculpture park, adjacent to the Saguaro National Park. Enjoy the quietness of the desert in a safe environment located at just 35 minutes from downtown Tucson. Because of the refinement of the interior design we cannot accept any pet, service animal, nor children in the Time Capsule. Please note that check in is in person only and not later than 10:00PM. No exception!

Newly Constructed Downtown Guesthouse

This newly constructed, spacious guest house has an open floor plan with a loft bedroom featuring the most cozy queen-sized bed. The bathroom has a soaking tub and there’s an outdoor shower too. There’s a large gated yard and three porches on which to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea. Located in the coveted Dunbar Spring neighborhood, the home is walking distance to the University of Arizona, 4th Ave, downtown, lots of coffee shops and restaurants and the Warehouse Arts District.

The Coop- Luxury guest house with ideal location

This luxury guest home was originally a chicken coop for a farmer over 60 years who owned the majority of the land in the area. With an addition and a complete renovation, we have designed this for the perfect vacation rental ideally located in Tucson. 15 minutes to Banner and the U of A. 10 minutes to Oro Valley or the freeway. The stylish guest home is separated from our home and designed with privacy in mind. Enjoy this brand new house for your stay with experienced hosts.

Central and Stylish Midcentury Pool House

Our beautiful adobe pool house is a Tucson gem. Comfortable queen bed, fireplace, and stylish modern furnishings with large windows looking out to trees and sparkling pool. Vaulted ceilings and natural light make for a restful space. Located in historic Jefferson Park, it’s a midtown oasis close to the UofA and two blocks from the UMC/Banner Medical Center. Midtown/University location allows for convenient access to all of Tucson. *Newly improved high speed WiFi 11/1/2021

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.

Yucca Casita in Historic Mesilla

Mesilla STR Permit #0830 We have created a sustainable design, including rainwater harvesting and water saving landscaping, solar energy, energy saving and efficient construction, electric vehicle charger (which is solar powered), composting, organic gardens, firepit, and labyrinth.This is the 3rd unit (Yucca Casita) that we've completed, the 1st being our home and 2nd our other vacation rental property - Ocotillo Casita.