Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell

About this house rental

Located in Catalina Foothills, this attractive house for $400 per night is a great option for your next trip. This award winning Historic East-Central home sits on two acres, located in the heart of the Fort Lowell Historic District near Craycroft and Fort Lowell Road. The spacious property has three bedrooms and three baths, original colored concrete and brick floors, hand carved ceilings, vigas and a huge sculpted fireplace in the salon-like living room. Historic Casa Cheruy is perfect balance of location, privacy and luxury. The historically significant Casa Cheruy (also called the Craycroft House) has a unique and rich history. Mud adobe walls of the house were once part of the Territorial Fort Lowell Quartermaster Corrals and date to the 1870s. In the 1930 and 40s, the area became a desert artist colony and the property was the home and studio of french couple Germaine and René Cheruy who designed theatrical sets for avantgarde theaters in Paris in the 1920s and worked for sculptor Auguste Rodin. Noted architectural designer Veronica Hughart restored and added to the house in the 1960s. It has a luxurious desert and sophisticated romantic feel that embodies Tucson style. This property is an elegant example of vernacular Spanish-Pueblo revival style architecture that was popularized in the southwest in the first decades of the twentieth century. The house is located in a mesquite bosque, with a wonderful large back yard lined with an old farm fence and has a large amount of outdoor space for barbequing and outdoor dining. There is a circular driveway lined with desert creosote and private parking. The home can comfortably accommodate outdoor dinner parties. Melting adobe ruins are scattered around the property. The property includes a main house with two bedrooms each with a queen bed and two full bathrooms, a large spacious living room with unobstructed views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, a dining room, fully equipped kitchen, and TV room/den. The property also includes guest house/studio with a third queen bed, bathroom and kitchenette. There is Xfinity, Apple TV and Wireless internet. This iconic historic property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and meticulously restored in 2017. Interaction with guests is as much or as little as guest would like. If interested we are happy to arrange guided tours of Tucson and Fort Lowell.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Family friendly

Map of Catalina Foothills, AZ

Nearby attractions

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

17.19 miles

Pima Air & Space Museum

8.48 miles

Saguaro National Park

17.22 miles

Reid Park Zoo

4.47 miles

Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell

5.0

Outstanding(20 Reviews)

House in Catalina Foothills, AZ

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

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About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Family friendly

Map of Catalina Foothills, AZ

Nearby attractions

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

17.19 miles

Pima Air & Space Museum

8.48 miles

Saguaro National Park

17.22 miles

Reid Park Zoo

4.47 miles

Reviews

5.0/5.0

Outstanding(20 Reviews)

5.0

Apr 2022

Thoughtfully restored historic home with period furniture and generously stocked. One of the best we have found.

5.0

Apr 2022

Outstanding Experience

Outstanding Experience

Thoughtfully restored historic home with period furniture and generously stocked. One of the best we have found.

5.0

Mar 2022

Beautiful And Historic

Beautiful And Historic

The house was beautifully appointed, very comfortable and full of a sense of place. We really enjoyed our stay!

5.0

Mar 2022

Very comfortable and lovely place to stay while in Tucson. The home has been very thoughtful restored yet with modern comforts. The host was very helpful with places to visit and where to eat. Will stay here again for sure!

5.0

Mar 2022

Beautiful well appointed historic property

Beautiful well appointed historic property

5.0

Mar 2022

Beautiful Adobe homes

Beautiful Adobe homes

My friends and I truly enjoyed our holiday in Tucson. Staying in this beautiful historic Adobe enhanced our visit. I hope to return soon...

5.0

Mar 2022

Exceptional property

Exceptional property

We stayed here for 18 nights, most of the time with 2 couples. The extra cottage on the property allowed for some privacy. The home is in a beautiful setting, the interior very tastefully decorated, embracing the homes historical roots.. Our host was very responsive. We couldn’t have asked for anything more!

5.0

Feb 2022

The pictures don't do this property justice! It looked like it was going to be a very nice house but it was more thoughtful and cozy than I expected. I felt like all the decor was thoughtfully purchased for th house. Minimal and tasteful. There were nice little touches like a basket or snacks, lotions, and robes that made the stay just a little nicer and easier. The house was very clean and everything felt comfortable.

5.0

Feb 2022

Beautiful and comfortable stay

Beautiful and comfortable stay

5.0

May 2021

We had a great stay at this charming, historic home. The desert landscape is home to rabbits, squirrels and hummingbirds, all framed by a huge living room window with a beautiful mountain view. The temps were perfect for gathering day and night on the spacious patio under bright umbrellas or twinkle lights. This adobe home is perfect for two and also easily accommodated our family party of six. We mostly used the nicely outfitted kitchen for light meal prep and carry-in. There’s not a dishwasher, but that was no problem for a two-week stay. This is a special home inside and out. Period paintings and art, comfortable furnishings and punched-tin lighting and accents make you feel immersed in Tucson history, yet enjoying all the comforts of an updated home. Sabino Canyon hiking is just 10 minutes away, Mt. Lemmon 20 minutes and downtown 20 minutes. Grocery stores, restaurants and shopping are all an easy and quick drive. The host responded quickly to questions and has excellent suggestions for activities and restaurants. We will hope to return to this home for our next Tucson visit.

5.0

May 2021

This house is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the great stay.

5.0

May 2021

Beautiful home and property!

Beautiful home and property!

This house is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the great stay.

5.0

Apr 2021

Historic Beauty

Historic Beauty

5.0

Aug 2020

Amazing property!

Amazing property!

The details of the historical revival of this register historic Lowell district house is stunning - Casa Cheruy is a perfect place to immerse yourself in the historic vibe of Tucson.

5.0

Feb 2020

My husband and I spent a week in this property with another couple. There was plenty of room and next time I would bring one more person or another couple with us as well. We all loved every minute being in this beautiful, historic home....across between living in a museum and an interior decorators dream. Every where you look there is beauty. It was also comfortable and practical. We enjoyed cooking in the well equipped kitchen, painting landscapes on the beautiful grounds, Qigong and yoga in the paved Back terrace, hikes and bike rides, and fires in the evening around the fire pit. The only down side is you can hear the road...a bit of reality in this dream of a place.

5.0

Feb 2020

Artful bliss

Artful bliss

5.0

Feb 2020

Great property for relaxing and enjoying Tucson.

Great property for relaxing and enjoying Tucson.

Wonderful casa for 6 people; historical, not overloaded with furniture, well stocked and nice size kitchen, great patio for BBQing; and just a very comfortable place to enjoy friends and company.

5.0

Nov 2019

Perfect!

Perfect!

Absolutley lovely! I particularly enjoyed the descriptions in the guest book of the various artwork and sculpture around the home. We were there for a stay from San Francisco and could not recommend this property enough. The five of us stayed in the main house but the additional guest quarters are perfect if someone in your party would like additional privacy. It has such an historical ambience but has been updated with all the amenities. Thank you!

5.0

Mar 2019

Historic and beautifully restored Adobe

Historic and beautifully restored Adobe

This house is exquisitly updated and furnished; Demion has made it into a showpiece that delights the senses at every angle and in every room. The furniture is art and the art is (on the walls) is museum quality - all very comfortable, if a little sparse (could use a coffee table). Beds and linens are better than you'll find in the best hotels and the kitchen is well (and stylishly) equipped with everything you need to get started (just add milk!). Baths are updated but still retain the charm of the house style...the small act of moving from room to room was pleasing by itself. Spending time on the living room sofa offers a painting-like view of the yard through the beautifully framed windows - jackrabbits, roadrunners and the like will pass by on a regular basis. If you spend time outside, there is a lovely fire pit area (grounds are also extremely well-laid out). Essentially, this is a perfect place, with only one caveat: it is located just off a busy road (with noise, mostly only heard outside). The fact that the road proximity is not mentioned in any reviews is obviously due to the overwhelming experience of quality that you feel throughout the house and grounds. We were left quite appreciative of the labor of love that has made this house such a classy experience and would recommend a stay here wholeheartedly.

5.0

Feb 2019

Beautiful home with amazing views of the Catalina mountains!

Beautiful home with amazing views of the Catalina mountains!

Great for famlies.

5.0

Jan 2019

Gorgeous home in the Tucson desert

Gorgeous home in the Tucson desert

Our family of six enjoyed staying in this beautiful home with an awesome location. The host was friendly and available to help with whatever we required. I'd love to stay here on my next trip to Tucson.

5.0

Dec 2018

Great stay!

Great stay!

We had an excellent stay. The home is very well done and clean. The owner met us on time and was very gracious in showing us around the house briefly and answering questions. It's location was excellent not far from most the Catalina foot hills has to offer. The outside grounds are very spacious and the fire pit was nice with the little starter kit they have available. The gift basket of European coffee cookies, coffee and the Prosecco in the fridge was a very nice welcoming touch too. It is a vintage home so you do have several manual things to do like the dishes and separate switches on the wall sconces, but all in all none of that bothered us and we all chipped in and cleaned up after meals. We really enjoyed our stay! Highly Recommend and look forward to a future stay!

5.0

Nov 2018

Great place for my family

Great place for my family

We recently were in Tucson for a memorial service for my father as we honored and reflected on his long life. This was one of two houses that we rented on VRBO. This was my first experience with VRBO and I was very impressed with the ease and detailed information offered as I booked and paid for this weekend. This property was perfect for us. The kitchen was more than enough to feed my large family of 14. We loved the quiet and peaceful setting in the dessert. There were many places for my family to spread out in the TV room, living room, kitchen, and in the large space outside. Our favorite part of this property is the fire pit. We gathered abound the fire for a few hours enjoying a great time of fellowship. I would definitely rebook this property...Extremely pleased!!!

5.0

Mar 2018

Beautiful authentic southwest design on a peaceful property

Beautiful authentic southwest design on a peaceful property

Highly recommend this gem as a peaceful getaway in style. Loved the house, the grounds, and the amenities that come with it like vintage Italian bikes!

5.0

Feb 2018

Unique place. Host was great

Unique place. Host was great

Damion was great and we enjoyed our stay. He put a lot of thought into the needs of the guests and stocked the house with all the necessary amenities. Great experience with him and VRBO. Far better than Airbnb

5.0

Feb 2018

Great Stay

Great Stay

Host was very accommodating and nice. It’s a lovely place and we had a wonderful time.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Catalina Foothills?

The average price for a rental in Catalina Foothills is $124 per night. This rental is $276 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell. 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 Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Catalina Foothills, AZ

Nearby attractions

Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell

House in Catalina Foothills, AZ

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Catalina Foothills, AZ

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Catalina Foothills?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell?

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