Authentic Adobe Retreat at the No Way Dude Ranch
House in Marana, AZ
8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
A UNIQUE & AUTHENTIC TASTE OF BEAUTIFUL TUCSON! Located on 7 acres of lush desert landscape on the edge of Saguaro National Park West, this handcrafted mud adobe ranch home embodies the spirit of Tucson and the southwest. Three distinct bedrooms sleep 6 and additional guests can be accommodated in the sun room and in the living room on comfortable queen size sleeper sofas. Beautiful southwestern art and custom touches throughout, combined with the classic thick mud adobe walls, make this ranch home a one of a kind treasure.
Please note that over the next few months we will be making some enhancements to the front courtyard and back landscaping at the house, with the majority of work being complete by Thanksgiving 2024 (with some detail finish work through December). Of course we will work hard to ensure minimal disruption to guests who chose to stay during this time and this listing will be updated if any large projects get started.
Surrounded by pristine desert landscape and gorgeous views, this is the perfect spot for a special getaway where you will feel away from it all, yet be close to great dining shopping and entertainment options. This solar-passive home was lovingly designed and built by hand with endless custom touches. Each room is a beautiful blend of materials and design, featuring large rough-hewn beams, saguaro cactus ribs, cedar shakes, barn planks, stone, marble, brick, concrete and classic mexican saltillo tile.
Sombrero Peak majestically looms within walking distance just west of the home with the Santa Catalina, Rincon and Santa Rita Mountain Ranges in view to the east. There are views in every direction and this is a fantastic spot to catch one of Tucson's picturesque sunsets. Wake up and enjoy a cup of coffee on the back patio with century-old saguaro holding court over the entire property. The front courtyard offers a bubbling water feature which can be a popular drinking spot for local wildlife.
The custom kitchen is fully equipped for cooking with enough dishes, glasses and silverware to easily accommodate twelve in the grand dining room featuring a large custom table and chairs and a classic southwest fireplace. The great room features a large sofa and love seat, 55" smart TV, the ranch library, games and puzzles. The Sunroom is a perfect spot for reading and quiet contemplation.
Shopping, dining, entertainment and services are within 5 minutes of the ranch and upscale shopping and dining in the Catalina Foothills are just 10 to 15 minutes away. Easy freeway access puts downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona within 15 to 20 minutes from the ranch. Cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts will love the hiking trails and the proximity to the Tucson Loop (a 130 mile network of shared-use paths and paved trails dedicated to cyclist, pedestrian, and equestrian use).
Please note that over the next few months we will be making some enhancements to the front courtyard and back landscaping at the house, with the majority of work being complete by Thanksgiving 2024 (with some detail finish work through December). Of course we will work hard to ensure minimal disruption to guests who chose to stay during this time and this listing will be updated if any large projects get started.
Surrounded by pristine desert landscape and gorgeous views, this is the perfect spot for a special getaway where you will feel away from it all, yet be close to great dining shopping and entertainment options. This solar-passive home was lovingly designed and built by hand with endless custom touches. Each room is a beautiful blend of materials and design, featuring large rough-hewn beams, saguaro cactus ribs, cedar shakes, barn planks, stone, marble, brick, concrete and classic mexican saltillo tile.
Sombrero Peak majestically looms within walking distance just west of the home with the Santa Catalina, Rincon and Santa Rita Mountain Ranges in view to the east. There are views in every direction and this is a fantastic spot to catch one of Tucson's picturesque sunsets. Wake up and enjoy a cup of coffee on the back patio with century-old saguaro holding court over the entire property. The front courtyard offers a bubbling water feature which can be a popular drinking spot for local wildlife.
The custom kitchen is fully equipped for cooking with enough dishes, glasses and silverware to easily accommodate twelve in the grand dining room featuring a large custom table and chairs and a classic southwest fireplace. The great room features a large sofa and love seat, 55" smart TV, the ranch library, games and puzzles. The Sunroom is a perfect spot for reading and quiet contemplation.
Shopping, dining, entertainment and services are within 5 minutes of the ranch and upscale shopping and dining in the Catalina Foothills are just 10 to 15 minutes away. Easy freeway access puts downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona within 15 to 20 minutes from the ranch. Cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts will love the hiking trails and the proximity to the Tucson Loop (a 130 mile network of shared-use paths and paved trails dedicated to cyclist, pedestrian, and equestrian use).
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Marana, AZ
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
What a wonderful gem this home is! So much care and attention have gone into the furnishings and decorations. It’s an ideal location, just far enough away from the hub bub of the city but easy driving to just about anything you want to do. Gary & Deborah were kind, helpful and attentive to us during our visit. We’re already planning our return trip for next spring!
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet and comfortable yet close to everything we needed.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home in a picture perfect location. Convenient access to activities and views of the Saguaro National Park. Well equipped kitchen and comfy spaces. Communication with host was easy with quick responses. Great escape, we would definitely stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous place for a girls' weekend!
Spacious, super-clean, nicely furnished, comfortable furniture, and high end finishes abound in this house. Well-stocked linens and kitchen supplies. The hosts were helpful and friendly. The remote setting was idyllic. Five stars all around!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Desert Paradise
We have stayed in many vacation homes around the country, and this is probably the nicest we’ve ever seen. It was the perfect southwestern home in the perfect desert setting. Everything about the place was high end and top notch. The home was magnificently furnished and the kitchen was well stocked. It was so peaceful and wonderful to just sit on the back patio and take in the views and the tranquility that we rarely left the house to go explore Tucson!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Property and Convenient Location
Great location for exploring Tucson. There is a feeling of total privacy at the property, but you can also quickly get to grocery stores and restaurants. Once we checked in, we immediately vowed to eat all of our breakfasts and dinners at the house. It is so beautiful, we wanted to soak it all in. The owners have a love for the home and it is evident in how it is cared for and decorated. Gary and Deborah have thoughtfully considered the amenities available to guests. It all makes for such a lovely stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic!
We loved our stay at the No Way Dude Ranch!
10.0 / 10.0
Felt like what a home in Tucson is like
Very nice, interesting, clean, spacious all around comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch enjoying the view, privacy and the coyote seranades.
10.0 / 10.0
Adobe Thanksgiving
What a beautiful home! We enjoyed the bonfires, stars at night, sunsets, a few quiet morning rains, long hikes, and a memorable Thanksgiving. The dining room hosted our large family in authentic adobe style. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend! Thank you for sharing your home.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely peaceful spot!
Our home was clean, spacious, and close to saguaro national park while still being far enough away from neighbors to be very private. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
10.0 / 10.0
A gem in the dessert
Our stay at the No Way Dude Ranch was wonderful. The adobe itself is endlessly fascinating – obviously a labor of love in the design and build. And the location in the saguaro dessert couldn’t be more perfect. It was stocked with absolutely everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The bedrooms and bathrooms had comfortable bedding and beds, plenty of drawers and closet space, multiple sets of towels and quality soaps. The kitchen, as well, was well stocked and spacious for multiple cooks. It was scrupulously clean. The washer and dryer were an added convenience. Mornings on the patio, from early coffee to a late brunch were relaxing and presented us a view of the magnificent dessert landscape.
We traveled to Tucson from points north and west for some warm weather and a chance to create a family bubble where we could finally gather after a long year of restrictions. It was perfect. Thank you Deborah and Gary.
10.0 / 10.0
Two Days in Peace and Beauty
The No Way Dude Ranch was a pristine desert location with acres of beautiful desert cacti and foliage everywhere. The home was beautifully furnished with a charming desert motif. We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Unique home in a very quiet, relaxing setting
Very unique home that fits well with the location. The home has modern conveniences that accommodate today's lifestyle and yet it provides relaxing comfort. It is within close proximity of major shopping areas. The personal service and attention to detail by the owner/manager is outstanding.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely stay in an authentic Tucson home
Deborah and Gary were wonderful hosts - communicative and accommodating. We absolutely loved the design and cleanliness of their place and it was an ideal location.
10.0 / 10.0
Good Choice
We were very happy with the location away from traffic and the comfortable, well appointed house. The owners were attentive and helpful. I would stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Tucson guest house
sure
Overall our stay at this house was fantastic. The space is beautiful and very peaceful. It is in a great setting that is very stereotypical “Arizona dessert”, and there is all types of wildlife that can be viewed from the house.
It is a little far from downtown Tucson or the airport, but closer to Phoenix which could be a good or bad thing depending on your situation.
The hosts are very accommodating and helpful, and overall in the stay we had no issue and would stay again if we had the option.
Ryan
10.0 / 10.0
Natural desert beauty with comfort
Our family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property. You get all the feel of a remote natural desert location with the convenience of being less than 10 minutes from "civilization."
Gary and Deborah are excellent hosts, personable and professional. Deborah communicated so well with all my questions before our arrival and they responded quickly during our stay as well.
Gary met us at the property and gave us a quick tour which made getting settled-in much easier. They started us off with a full pantry of staples and some extra welcome gifts.
The mattresses were all very comfortable and complemented by soft linens. Fluffy towels and quality bath products and soaps were so refreshing after a long day of hiking and sight-seeing.
The house is a southwest cultural experience in design and decor. The pictures don't do it justice. I loved exploring all the art, decorative collections, and books throughout the house.
Then step outside and enjoy the desert. The property is huge and the desert is full of life and color: fascinating cacti and plants, coyotes, javelinas, kangaroo mice (all outside!), hummingbirds, finches and wrens. We especially enjoyed evenings around the campfire watching the stars and listening to the coyotes howl.
I think what sets Gary and Deborah apart is that they will do what it takes to make this about you. Apparently the oven went out the day before our arrival. When a repair/replacement could not be procured in time, they brought in a full size portable oven for our stay. Things happen, but they made no excuses and took care of it.
We look forward to staying here again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Marana?
The average price for a rental in Marana is $314 per night. This rental is $399 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Authentic Adobe Retreat at the No Way Dude Ranch. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Authentic Adobe Retreat at the No Way Dude Ranch pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Authentic Adobe Retreat at the No Way Dude Ranch?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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