Summary: Our villas are ideal for large families, biking or golf groups, family or corporate retreats, winter guests, or looking for the perfect vacation home. Nestled on 5.7 acres, Solana Spanish Villas is more than just a vacation rental, it's a destination! Enjoy the Spanish charm and modern comfort at our historic mini-resort style villas in Tanque Verde, East Tucson. Come and relax in the heated pool, play a game of pickleball on our private court, or unwind in the serene surroundings. The Space: Solana Spanish Villas is the perfect location for larger groups. You get access to the entire 5.7 acres, this includes the 5 villas, 2 casitas, featuring 16 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms. You also have full access to our exclusive amenities such as the heated resort style pool, private pickleball court, large fire pit with gathering area, and other beautifully landscaped outdoor gathering spaces. With the rental of the 5 villas and 2 casitas, our charming Tanque Verde vacation retreat can comfortably accommodate large groups of up to 40 guests per night. See breakdown of Bedrooms and Bathrooms per villa/casita below. Villa 1 - 4 bedroom / 1 bathroom, sleeps 9 Villa 2 - 3 bedroom / 1 bathroom, sleeps 6 Villa 4 - 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom, sleeps 4-5 Villa 5 - 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom, sleeps 10 Villa 6 - 2 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom, sleeps 7 Casita 7 - 1 bedroom studio / 1 bathroom, sleeps 4 (will connect to Villa 6) Casita 8 - 1 bedroom studio / 1 bathroom, sleeps 2 (will connect to Villa 5) Whether you're planning a memorable family reunion, golf trip, a fun-filled summer camp adventure, a productive corporate retreat, or seeking lodging for a bicycle team training in the Tucson area, we are here to cater to your needs and make your stay exceptional. NOTE: Host/homeowner lives on site, in a completely separate house. Guest Access: Each villa has specified parking spots and are equipped with code accessed locks. The Neighborhood: The Tanque Verde Valley is a hidden gem on the East side of Tucson. The Tanque Verde ("Green Tank") Valley is a unique area of Tucson due to several large washes in the area that bring water down from the mountain, providing for many Mesquite Tree bosques and a truly green oasis in the desert. Other Things to Note: SIGHTSEEING: - Agua Caliente Regional Park, The Oasis in the Desert (4.1 miles) - Saguaro National Park East (6.4 miles) - Trail Dust Town, Western Town with Steakhouse (6 miles) - Tucson Botanical Gardens (9 miles) - Sabino Canyon Recreation Areas, Nature Preserve, Hiking & Biking (9.4 miles) - The University of Arizona (12 miles) - Fourth Avenue, Tucson’s Hip Avenue (13 miles) - Downtown Tucson (14 miles) - San Xavier del Bac Mission, Historic Spanish Mission (24 miles) - Mt Lemmon, Summerhaven (30 miles) - Tubac, Historic Arts Town (60 miles) - Tombstone (67 miles) - Bisbee, Historic Mining Town (90 miles) - Sonoita Vineyards, Arizona’s Napa (45-50 miles) GOLF: Tucson is home to the PGA Tour Championship Golf Tournament, proudly sponsored by Cologuard, welcomes some of the world's most elite golfers to Tucson. - Arizona National Golf Club (4.7 miles) - Forty Niner Country Club (1.7 miles) - Ventana Canyon Club & Lodge (10 miles) - La Paloma Country Club (13 miles) - Fred Enke (9.5 miles) - Randolph Dell Urich (11 miles) - Starr Pass Golf Club (20 miles) - Dove Mountain Golf Club (34 miles) CYCLING: Tucson is known as “The Biking Capital of the World”, Featuring - El Tour de Tucson, One of the most popular one day rides in the USA. Our property is conveniently located with direct biking access to these popular bike paths. Below are the miles one way from the property. - Sabino Tram Road (7.2 miles) - Saguaro National Park East (9.5 miles) - Mt Lemmon Road, major climb (26 miles up) - Freedman Rd, Old Spanish Trail to Colossal Cave (35 miles) - Tucson Bike Loop, paved shared use bike path (100 miles) HIKES (Out & Back): - Tanque Verde Falls (2 miles) - Broadway Trailhead (2.3 miles) - Tumamoc Hill (2.9 miles) - Bridal Wreath Falls Trailhead (5.7 miles) - Sabino Canyon - Sabino Tram Road, paved road (7.2 miles) - Seven Falls Trail (8.2 miles) - Phoneline (9.8 miles) MUSEUMS: - The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures (9 miles) - Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium (12 miles) - Children's Museum Tucson (14 miles) - Pima Air & Space Museum (14 miles) - Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (26 miles) EVENTS: - Tucson Convention Center (14.5 miles) - Fourth Avenue Street Fair (13 miles) - All Souls Procession (14 miles) - Rialto Theatre (14 miles) - Tucson Rodeo (18 miles) - Tucson Gem & Mineral Show (20 miles) CASINO: - Desert Diamond Casino (21 miles) - Casino Del Sol (27 miles) AIRPORT: - Tucson International Airport (19 miles) CLOSEST AMENITIES: - Safeway Grocery Store / Starbucks (2.2 miles) - Walgreens (2.3 miles) - Many local restaurants close by PETS: We are a dog friendly mini resort. A pet fee for each dog, per stay is required with a maximum of 2 dogs per reservation. No cats or other pets are allowed. Only non-aggressive dog breeds under 55 pounds are allowed. Aggressive breeds, including but not limited to Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and Doberman Pinschers, are strictly prohibited.