Pools & Golf! SPECIALS! Desert Enthusiast’s Playground!Vitamin D included! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Does Pools & Golf! SPECIALS! Desert Enthusiast’s Playground!Vitamin D included! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Q: Is Pools & Golf! SPECIALS! Desert Enthusiast’s Playground!Vitamin D included! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: How much is parking at Pools & Golf! SPECIALS! Desert Enthusiast’s Playground!Vitamin D included!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: Where is Pools & Golf! SPECIALS! Desert Enthusiast’s Playground!Vitamin D included! located?

Located in Starr Pass, this golf resort is steps from Starr Pass Golf Club and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Greasewood Park. International Wildlife Museum and Pusch Ridge Resort Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Barry N.

13 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Starr Pass

Wonderful property, quiet and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

30 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Loved our stay. The place actually was better than the pictures. We highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

20 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week long stay

I was in town for a week, the casita was perfect…comfortable, clean, well appointed. Melanie was wonderful to communicate with, very responsive, provided local hot spot information as well as information for the Marriott Resort. Would recommend and stay there again if I’m in that area again.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi C.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Loved the location and very comfortable!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

3 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Condo in Tucson

We enjoyed a great week in Tucson at this condo.The location is great! Short drive to downtown and the setting in the foothills is beautiful.Very comfortable. Two bedrooms with great beds.We would definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

20 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation

My family flew in for our daughter’s college graduation from the University of Arizona and we needed a little bit more space in our Casita so I rented an additional space. The space was beautifully decorated, well appointed, and the host was super helpful. We would definitely stay with them again next time we’re in town.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

3 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Condo

The condo was clean and well stocked. Everything was in good condition.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

19 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!!!

We just got back from a stay at this property. Everything was great!! The place was very clean and it was very roomy for my family. The owner responded immediately with any questions I had. I would definitely recommend staying here!!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane g.

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking base

Great for us and our son with his girlfriend. We hiked and enjoyed the start pass area. Great spot! Melanie, our host, was very helpful and pleasant.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

18 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location and Host

Starr Pass is beautiful, the views, the property amenities, accessibility, and more. The two-bedroom casita is clean, spacious, and well-equipped adding to a fantastic relaxing vacation. It looks just like the pictures. We would recommend and rent this exact casita again. The host is quick to respond, friendly, and provides tips and more to enhance the vrbo experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

13 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So so clean!

Great place to stay! Everything was just as expected. Easy check-in process, clean property. Melanie responded quickly to all our questions. Definitely one of the best rentals we have booked. Recommend highly!!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

4 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Missing Melanie's casita already!

The casita was perfect for our 10-day stay in Tucson. First, its location in Starr Pass is ideal - close to downtown and yet removed from all that busy activity, and peaceful and packed with views and walking or hiking opportunities. We were able to swim each day in the Starr Pass pool., just a couple of minutes' walk. When we didn't feel like traveling downtown, we walked to the Catalina grill. Many days we ate breakfast on the very private patio at the casita, which provided lovely sunrise views. Melanie has decorated the casita so thoughtfully and comfortably, not with cast-off furniture or broken dishes, but with furnishings and dishes specially chosen for the Southwest experience. We really were able to move in and relax. Will definitely return. Thank you, Melanie, for providing such an ideal experience for us.

Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

James B.

15 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Pretty good

The unit is just fine. The coffee maker on the counter didn't work but there was another one in the cupboard, so that worked out okay. Also, the pool and gym keys didn't work and the gym thermostat didn't work in the club facilities. No view, but everything was adequate. They are strict about checking in at 4pm, yet we were not sent the code until I called a few minutes after 4pm. The manager was immediately responsive and friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mindy d.

30 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for Starr Pass

Last minute holiday stay to visit relatives. 4 adults and 1 teen, plenty space for us but couldn’t fit another. The property had everything we needed, nice small gym, beautiful pool for lap Swimming and so many trail heads for hiking!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

2 Jun 2022

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Working - Home away from Home

The property is described well and represented what we were looking for while away from home & family. The photos illustrate and depict the property well. Melanie was always professional and communicated promptly with us. We rarely used all the amenities in the area but we did use the nearby pool and the restaurant at the nearby Marriott. The vacation property is comfortable and offered everything we needed. The beds are always subjective and so I'm careful not to scrutinize it much. My coworker added a padded mattress cover to his bedroom and slept much better afterwards. I would recommend Melanie's property to anyone who is looking for serenity out of the city and near hiking trails and other amenities described in the listing.

Stayed 22 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

20 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantasic Mini Vacation!

My spouse and I stayed here for a few days for some R&R and had a wonderful time. The casita is as-advertised, the check-in process couldn't have been easier, and Melanie was always on hand to answer any questions we had. We spent mornings out on the deck soaking in the sun, reading and watching the wildlife. The casita is very private and yet close to everything Starr Pass has to offer. The bed was extremely comfortable, too. Thank you Melanie for such a wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

28 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great unit, amazing location

The unit is on the edge of the developed land next to Tucson Mountain Park. We did multiple hikes from the Starr Pass Trailhead (which we could walk to from the unit) that ranged from relatively easy to longer hikes with lunch and lots of water. I bird, and the best birding of the trip was from the porch of this unit (Gambles Quail, Phainopepla, Verdin, Cactus Wrens, Gila Woodpeckers, Curved-billed Thrashers, a Swainson's Hawk in the bush, Greater Roadrunner, Vermilion Flycatcher, Say's Phoebe, White-winged Dove, Costa's Hummingbird...). And, the location has a wide range of solid SW restaraunts under 20 minute drive - fantastic food choices. We also liked that the kitchen was well stocked with good knives, even LeCrueset bakeware and coffee cups. The back patio, with the umbrella for sun protection, was really an extra functional room for us - we used it every day. It has a small area before the road, so you feel some isolation from others and it is peaceful. I had originally wanted to stay closer to the Saguaro National Park, but we drove to the NP one day and I think the trails right out the back door of this unit are as good as those in the National Park as long as you want to hike a bit. As a side note, we don't golf, but there is ready access to 3 9-hole courses, and the key cards worked for the pool that we would have used if we were traveling with our kids when they were young that also included access to a weight room with a wide range of machines but no free weights. We would stay here again if we were traveling back to the Tucson area!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

27 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location Great Host

Casita located within 1/4 mile of Starr Pass trailhead, access to pool which is hardly used, short walk to shuttle up the hill to another set of trails and access to resort restaurants….. for an active family it was a perfect place to stay for a week. 15 minutes from downtown to hip eateries and city bike rides… couldn’t ask for ease of access Host very responsive and addressed all items with cheer and urgency.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

8 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice space with well stocked kitchen

We enjoyed seeing birds, deer and javelinas off the patio. Quick walk to the pool and golf shop. Unfortunately the hot tub wasn’t hot, but not the owners issue. No bbq or fireplace available so plan cooking accordingly. The unit is super clean too.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Arnold H.

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Our third time at Star Pass—6 weeks

All went well except for no personal check-in or written instructions for tech items

Stayed 44 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

2 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Organized VRBO details, nice and clean, large, clean, nice furnishings, well equipped.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

2 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

The property was easy to find, and a great location for cycling, running and swimming in the pool at star pass golf club. Pool was quite chilly, but we were able to get them to do swipe card for access for length of stay. Property was not cheapest in this area, but be aware some are only renting out half a condo. Kitchen had everything we needed, comfortable beds and a decent hot shower.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Bryan N.

11 Nov 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Uncomfortable

Cancel policy 60 days notice? I stayed from September 1 to October 31. I tried to cancel October and reply was 60 day notice giving me no chance to cancel. Owner bought two new chairs bc sitting on wood chairs for two months or two days is uncomfortable. Buying cheap chairs acknowledges that. We would never rent this place again. Foam beds awful cheap

Stayed 60 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

7 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Desert oasis

We had a very good experience here and recommend highly

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

19 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucson Stayover

Nice property. Especially enjoyed the patio and the bird life behind it.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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