With a stay at this cottage in Tucson (Picture Rocks), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Saguaro National Park and 10 minutes from Sus Picnic Area. .This cottage is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Golden Gate Loop Trail and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Signal Hill Trail.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - 15 min drive - 9.5 miles
Tucson Premium Outlets - 19 min drive - 11.7 miles
Old Tucson Studios - 24 min drive - 11.8 miles
Tucson Mall - 27 min drive - 16.7 miles
Getting around
Tucson Station - 27 min drive
Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 16 min drive
Sky Rider Coffee Shop - 13 min drive
Wagon Wheel Post - 16 min walk
The Station - 14 min drive
Just Breakfast on Silverbell - 16 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.
The Bunkhouse is a private guest house adjacent to Saguaro National Monument.
Fully furnished with full kitchen plus microwave. Dishes, utensils, coffee and coffee maker included. Full bath and shower, linens and towels. Air conditioning, ceiling fans and heating. Large front porch for morning coffee and sunset viewing. Laundry service available. Queen bed, twin sofa sleeper, TV and stereo. Outdoor grill and covered parking. It is rural but not far from the city. Fully furnished.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Lou Medran
Languages
English
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: smoking is allowed on the outside porch
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Bicycles
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 325 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Private Guest House Adjacent Saguaro National Monument Hiking
Private Guest Adjacent Saguaro National Monument Hiking Tucson
Private Guest Adjacent Saguaro National Monument Hiking
Private Guest House Adjacent Saguaro National Monument Hiking
Private Guest Adjacent Saguaro National Monument Hiking Tucson
Private Guest House Adjacent Saguaro National Monument Hiking
Private Guest Adjacent Saguaro National Monument Hiking Tucson
Private Guest Adjacent Saguaro National Monument Hiking
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Daniel F.
Nov 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bunk house
Outstanding property, clean, quiet, owners available if needed. Priced quite reasonable. Everything is available, pots, pans, toaster, micro.
Next time I go out I hope this will be available.
Definitely recommend.
Daniel F.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina P.
Nov 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Thank you for your care to your property, nature and wildlife. Very healing space was much needed. I read the reviews and agree 5 star
Tina P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gail H.
Oct 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great, quiet stay near National park
We loved our stay here. Hosts were great! So quiet!
Gail H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben H.
Oct 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
World class Pilots review Bunkhouse
Very clean, comfortable place to stay after long days in the desert competing 🙂
Ben H.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robin F.
Oct 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Super Saguaro Stay
We absolutely loved the Bunkhouse. We were in Tucson for my birthday and our fabulous hosts Lou and Ozzy had a birthday card and festive cupcake waiting for me. This is a perfect getaway and we only wished we had more time there.
Robin F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna S.
Oct 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Stay at the Bunkhouse
We were in Tucson to visit our son who is serving in the Air Force. Although we visited during one of the hottest weeks in September, we knew we would be going 'home' each day to a clean, cool, and very relaxing house. The bunkhouse had everything we could possibly need. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the quiet desert!
Donna S.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
Aug 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rental near Tucson
The area around the property is beautiful. Proprietors are very kind and helpful.
Melissa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Montie C.
Aug 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and just right
The property was perfect for what I needed for this time.
Montie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicole P.
Jul 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Loved this little getaway for my birthday. Close enough to town but far enough away to be quiet. Would definitely stay here again with Lou and Ozzie!!!
Nicole P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
Jun 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
28th Anniversary
Lou & Ozzy are great folks!
The Bunkhouse was perfect for our adventures. Very clean and well maintained, inside and out! Nice and quiet. Great to sit and relax on the big porch and enjoy all of the beautiful natural desert with lots of little wildlife running and scurrying about. The Bunkhouse has everything you could possily need. Even used the charcoal grill to cook our steaks! The pool was a perfect end to our days activities!
We like to be off the main trail a bit, so the Bunkhouse was just right for us.
Steve M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Katherine C.
May 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
nice place
nice place
Katherine C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kayla S.
May 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
We had a great stay at the bunkhouse! It was super clean and in the best location for some amazing hikes! The hosts were very friendly. We would highly recommend to anyone!
Kayla S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chris C.
May 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Place was awesome. House was clean and well stocked. Front porch was perfect. Pool was it's own little getaway. No complaints whatsoever. Will definitely be back
Chris C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Audrey F., Lewes, uk
May 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit of paradise!!!
Escape to this idyllic hideaway in Saguaro Park, where the owners' warm welcome sets the tone for a blissful retreat. Perfect for couples needing a break, the cozy house offers a porch tailor-made for sunset G&Ts and wildlife watching. It's a slice of paradise where time stands still, inviting you to relax, recharge, and savor the simple pleasures of life. Can’t wait to be back in 2026!!!
Audrey F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brent V.
May 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Desert gem
If you're looking for a place with a rural feel and quick access to west Seguaro, this is it. We really enjoyed mornings and evenings on the large porch watching wildlife.
Brent V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maureen M.
Apr 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful property near Saguaro NP
The Bunkhouse is a single-width modular house in a lightly-developed area just outside Saguaro National Park. The house itself is small, clean and very well-maintained with a full-length covered porch that affords great views of the owners beautifully situated property. The factor that earned this property our highest rating is the owners obvious care for the property and their generosity. There is a grapefruit and and an orange tree just a few steps from the door and the owner invited us to pick the fruit freely. There are no laundry facilities in the bunkhouse but the owner gave us full access to the washer and dryer in their house just across the driveway. The bed was comfortable and kitchen was very well provisioned. We cook at least one or more meal a day and we found everything we needed in the kitchen. The cable TV & WiFi were easy to use. What makes this place special is it's location in a natural setting. We saw dozens of kinds of wildlife, especially birds, from the big porch. In spite of the remote setting there are grocery stores and restaurants just 20 minutes away across the park. This is a beautiful, clean comfortable little house in a gorgeous location run by a couple of very conscientious hosts. If that doesn't merit 5 stars, what does?
Maureen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy F.
Apr 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Adventure
A week was just an introduction to all Tucson had to offer including our accommodations.
The Bunkhouse is truely a home away from home.The space invites you to settle.
We love to explore and this was the perfect place to reboot, restore, rest and start again.
Nancy F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jane H., Casa Grande, AZ
Apr 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Picture Rocks Find
Cozy home that is spotless and well cared for by the hosts. Orange blossoms in bloom added a very nice welcome to the yard. Bed was very comfortable and spouse loved the recliner in the living room. Kitchen well appointed with everything you need to cook, including a full sized refrigerator. Hosts are well acquainted with the area so if you have questions, they’re happy to help. Great place in the northwest part of Tucson.
Jane H.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Olga G.
Feb 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
All we needed.
We had a wonderful stay at this charming property. My friend and I enjoyed having our morning coffee on the large front porch while listening to the birds singing. Lou kindly offered us oranges that were growing on the tree next to the house. They were the best oranges I've ever had.
Olga G.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diana P.
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful bunkhouse
Very comfortable, clean, and quiet away from the bustle of Tucson. Saguaro National Park is absolutely breathtaking.
Diana P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven C., Pleasant Hill IA
Feb 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Coming Back
My wife and I were very comfortable at the guest house. We were escaping the Iowa winter and attending the rock, mineral and fossils shows. The property was very well maintained and the amenities made it feel like a home away from home. The rural setting was very relaxing. Ozzie and Lou were excellent hosts. We have already scheduled another month with them next year.
Steven C.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
j f.
Jan 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Really great
This place was perfect for me, and I would definitely stay there again. (Vern)
j f.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lyle L.
Jan 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for hiking
All the 5 star reviews were merited. Nice access to hikes in Saguaro N.P., which does indeed have nice hikes! Good places to sit and enjoy surroundings around the bunkhouse.