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Desert Trails Bed & Breakfast

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  • Inn Details

    Desert Trails B&B is a stone's throw from Saguaro National Park (east) and only 15 miles from downtown Tucson. Situated on 3 acres in the shadow of the Rincon Mountains where the cacti of the Sonoran Desert give way to the mesquite bosques of the Tanque Verde Valley. Inside our adobe, hacienda style home you will find rustic woodwork, cathedral ceilings, hardwood, brick and Saltillo tile floors, and the works of noted local artist/astromer William K. Hartman. Outside you'll find an enclosed courtyard, patio areas, picnic tables and a pool where you can enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the area. Sociality or seclusion, the choice is yours.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Steffi is an astronomer and John is an anthropologist. Both are experienced hikers and are very familiar with the local trails.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish


    Number of Dogs: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Close to Saguaro Nat'l Park and Houston's

    • horseback riding, bird watching, hiking

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • TV

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Videos

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  • Mica Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $135/$160

    The Mica Room is our most spacious accommodation and features a king bed, beehive fireplace with seating arrangement. In the large bathroom you will find a sunken in shower/tub and 2 bathroom sinks. Cable TV/DVD in room and WiFi connection.

    Spud Rock Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $115/$140

    The Spud Rock Room has a queen bed and large private bath with 2 sinks. A small private patio with resident saguaro are just outside the bedroom. Cable TV/DVD in room and WiFi.

    Happy Valley Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $105/$130

    The Happy Valley Room features a queen bed with a view into the courtyard. There are 2 comfortable chairs with a small table. It has a private bath. TV/DVD in room and WiFi connection.

    Guesthouse

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $140/$165

    The Guesthouse is located 100 feet from the main house and can sleep up to 4 persons. The kitchen has a 2 plate burner, microwave, toaster oven, coffee machine and refrigerator. Adjacent to the kitchen area is a sitting area with a futon which can be converted to a queen bed. The full bath has a shower/tub and the bedroom has a kingsize bed and walkin closet. A TV/VCR and radio/CD-player are available. WiFi access. $20 extra per person per night for more than 2 in a room.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3-6pm    Check out: 11am

    • Minimum stay: 2 nights/weekends and holidays

    • Deposit amount required: All reservations require a minimum of one night deposit per three night stay.

    • Cancellations: A full refund of your deposit, less a $ 25 service charge per room, will be given if notice of cancellation is received 14 days in advance of the reservation arrival date. If reservations are cancelled less than 14 days in advance, your deposit will be returned less the cancellation fee only if the accommodation is rebooked.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: may bring your own

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: well-behaved

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 7:00 am - 9:30 am

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Huevos Rancheros

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • gluten free

    Additional food services

    • bottled water, soft drinks, snacks

    • coffe and tea

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Desert

    City

    • Tucson

    • Distance to city: 5 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Go east on Speedway Blvd..

    Airport

    • Tucson, AZ (TUS) 22 miles

    • Directions to property:
      As you leave the airport on Tucson Blvd. (which is the only way out of the airport) the first traffic light you encounter is Valencia. Turn right on Valencia and go east for 10 miles until Valencia ends at Houghton Road where there is a flashing stop light. Turn left onto Houghton and drive north for 8 miles until Houghton intersects Speedway Blvd.. Turn right (east) on Speedway and drive for 3.2 miles. At approximately 3 miles east of Houghton on Speedway, Wentworth Road turns off to the left. Desert Trails is located 0.2 miles past Wentworth on Speedway (the third driveway on the left after Wentworth Rd).

    Area Attractions

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Rincon Wilderness

    • Sonoran Desert

    • Tanque Verde Valley

    • Saguaro National Park

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • star gazing, bird watching, abundant wildlife

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

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    Felt like home

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Good location (on outskirts of town) close to hiking and nighttime stars. Excellent host and great cook.

    Very nice.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    This was our first time staying at a B&B... so we didn't quite know what to do. But... the owners of Desert Trails were very sweet, had a beautiful home and were so welcoming. The food was delicious! Can't wait for more of the baked, poached apples!

    What a B&B is supposed to be.

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Clean and neat bedroom, bathroom and shower. Crisp and clean linen, windows that open, access to the pool, quiet - only the odd coyote howl (just like at home) and the neigh of a horse. Large private rooms and spacious common rooms - all very clean and neat. Easy to find and, although isolated - easy access to downtown. Excellent food prepared by John. Bird feeders attracting the hummingbirds. John is very knowledgeable about Tucson and the surrounding environs and like us, has worked in the high country. You can't go wrong by staying here; this is our second stay and when next we're in Tucson, we'll stay here again.

    Great location, beautiful place on the edge of Tucson

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We rented the guest house for 4 nights, which was nicely appointed. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the king-size bed was very comfy. The location, just across the road from Saguaro Park East, was peaceful and allowed for quick access to outdoor activities. Our 2 breakfasts at the inn were very good.

    A great place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    If you are in the Tucson area, I highly recommend staying at Desert Trails. We had a large time staying there. John and Steffi were great hosts. The next time we're in the area, we will return to Desert Trails. John M Bonelli

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