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Alta Vista Bed & Breakfast Inn


Alta Vista Bed & Breakfast Inn

11300 East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85748
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Peter & Gaila Smith

(520) 647-3037
(800) 947-3037

 

Extraordinary panoramic views of the Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains as well as the lush Tanque Verde Valley instill a sense of serenity at this desert oasis covering more than three acres. Built high on a hill with territorial-style architecture, the guest bedrooms offer a variety of decor. The spacious White Wicker Room blends traditional with cottage romance. The cheery Santa Fe Room boasts a lodge-pole bed and the cozy New England Room features a four-poster bed. A hearty breakfast includes fresh fruit, homemade baked goods, prickly pear cactus jams and an entree that may be a Spanish omelet, Grand Marnier French toast, or multigrain pancakes with real maple syrup. Special dietary needs and desires are gladly catered to. Relax on the front porch or sit by the fire in the living room. Walk the gardens, or explore nearby Saguaro National Park East.

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Alta Vista Bed & Breakfast Inn



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Rates

$145 to $185

Payment types accepted include Master Card, Personal Checks, Visa and Travelers Checks.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea

Events Hosted

  • Honeymoons
  • Meetings
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Any Small Groups

Available Food Service

  • Room Service
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Full Breakfast
  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Country Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Wine
  • Breakfast Can Be Served In Your Room Upon Advance Request

Other Activities

  • Tennis
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Bicycling
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Wineries
  • Hiking At Saguaro National Park East
  • Mt.lemmon
  • Birding & Wildlife Observation
  • Agua Caliente County Park
  • Sabino Canyon
  • Kartchner Caverns
  • Pima Air & Space Museum
  • Arizona Sonora Desert Museum

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Medical Spa Services

Specialty Treatments: Massages

Spa Packages: Mind Body Spirit Renewal

Innkeeper(s)

Peter & Gaila Smith

Rooms

This property has 2 total guest accommodations with private bath, 2 with fireplaces. The types of beds available include King.

Amenities In Room

  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Reading Lamps
  • Telephone
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Central Air
  • Bathrobes
  • CD Player
  • Cable TV
  • DVD
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Refrigerator
  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • VCR
  • Clock Radio
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Hair Dryer
  • Stereo
  • Television
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Satellite TV
  • Microwave

Amenities On Site

  • Swimming
  • Phone
  • PC
  • Parlor Games
  • Library
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Hot Tub/Spa
  • Fireplace
  • Fax
  • DVD
  • Copy Machine
  • Computers
  • Television
  • VCR
  • Hot Tub/spa
  • Pool Heated By Solar Energy System
  • Herb & Flower Gardens
  • Fresh Eggs From The B&b's Chickens
  • Fruit Trees With Oranges
  • Lemons
  • Limes
  • Grapefruit
  • Figs Grapes
  • Mulberries When In Season

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Daily Newspapers
  • Desk
  • FAX On-site
  • Gym Nearby
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub Onsite
  • Early Breakfast Available
  • Early Check Out
  • Use Of Washer
  • Dryer On Site
  • Small Meetings Breakfast

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Alta Vista Bed & Breakfast Inn

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Location: City/Urban, Mountains and On the edge of Tucson in the East.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Verona's
  • Beyond Bread
  • El Charro

Romantic Interest

The setting affords award-winning views of the mountains and desert from nearly every point. Very private setting.

Weather

About Our Rooms

The South of the Border

The South of the Border Room is decorated reminiscent of colorful and festive Mexico! This spacious and boldly colorful master suite has a king size bed with a comfortable Doctor's Choice mattress, luxurious sheets like butter and a private bathroom with a spacious shower with all the soft towels you could want. There's plenty of countertop space at the sink for your cosmetics. This room is perfect for a longer stay because of all of the extra storage and closet space that it has. You'll enjoy watching the many different birds hopping in and out of the large oleander bush and feasting at the bird feeders just outside your bedroom window overlooking the back courtyard. Rate : $145.00 per night

Rates: $165 - $185

Type of bed: King

 

Santa Fe Room

This is a bright Santa Fe Style room with a King bed and a private bath combo/shower, satellite dish/TV-VCR, refrigerator, microwave and a romantic kiva-style fireplace. Also has a wonderful view of the Santa Catalina Mountains. High speed wireless Internet access.

Rates: $145 - $165

Type of bed: King

 

Innkeeper Note

We think that our Alta Vista Bed and Breakfast Inn of Tucson, Arizona is a great value! Our room rates include the following Inn amenities: Afternoon tea and a snack at your afternoon check in. Dinner menus, recommendations and reservations upon request. Wonderful handmade soap and special turndown service. Self serve hot tea is always available in our dining area. During cooler weather enjoy a good book or play a game while you cozy up in the living room next to the wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the stars from the hot tub and pool with beautiful views of the mountains, desert and valley below. Also included in our rates are 2 for 1 admission to The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Pima Air & Space Museum, Kartchner Caverns State Park and many more! Just ask us. We also do special requests breakfasts created with our own fresh eggs from our own hens, our own B&B grown organic fruits,herbs, homemade jams and jellies. Be sure to meet our pet roadrunner, Roadie and our sweet loving little dog, Emma. We hope to meet you soon. We love to pamper our guests!

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Alta Vista Bed & Breakfast Inn

 

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Three night minimum January through April
Children Restrictions:mature children
Cancellation:Cancellation Policy 1 month notice required for a refund of your deposit, otherwise the charge is 50% of the total room charge.
Pets:Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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83% would stay again
Last reviewed on3/22/2010
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Romantic and Relaxing

Alta Vista Bed & Breakfast Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Jan and Brian Strehler
Delta, BC
3/22/2010

We stayed for 5 nights in March, 2010 and enjoyed our time there so much. The Innkeepers, Gaila and Peter made us feel so welcome. Our bedroom was very comfortable with beautiful views and a delightful bathroom, very well stocked with everything one needed. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the breakfasts were splendid! Fresh fruit from their garden, fresh eggs from their own chickens, home made jams, wonderful muffins. Nothing was too much trouble for Gaila and Peter. Gaila gave us many suggestions for our time there and we did enjoy hiking in the National Parks and Canyons. But for those less energetic days, there is a beautiful garden to sit in. The views are spectacular and one can relax and enjoy the scenery. We heartily recommend the Alta Vista Inn.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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I got to stay in paradise!

Alta Vista Bed & Breakfast Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Lucia Cavallo
2/5/2010

I was a former guest and now I am a current employee of this charming Tucson Bed and Breakfast Inn. Some time ago, on a romantic Tucson weekend get-away with my sweet-heart, I found the peaceful Alta Vista Bed and Breakfast Inn located near Saguaro National Park East, in Tucson, Arizona. We had such a wonderful experience and were treated like VIP guests. Gaila is an amazing hostess and for a while after our stay she kept in touch and eventually it turned into a job opportunity for me. Now I am the Assistant Innkeeper at Alta Vista Bed and Breakfast Inn. Working by Gaila's side I learned that it was not only us she treated like special guests but every single guest that visits here is treated special and pampered. This charming Tucson B&B is ideal for all people of all ages and interests. If you want a Tucson romantic get-away, Gaila and I love to "play Cupid." Do you enjoy the outdoors? There are plenty of great Tucson hiking trails, parks, horse back riding stables, and outdoor fun we can suggest. We are happy to help plan your itinerary for you. Arizona Birders love our little oasis because we have many unique Tucson birds that stay at or near our Tucson, Bed and Breakfast all year long and plenty of Tucson desert wildlife that comes to visit too. The beautiful weather here in Tucson,Arizona offers a great opportunity to enjoy the sunshine all year long and boost some good mood feelings, relaxation and create some great memories of your Tucson, vacation. This is a place that will make you want to vacation in Tucson again and again. My name is Lucia and I look forward to meeting you at our Alta Vista Bed and Breakfast Inn.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Gorgeous home, amazing wildlife and

Alta Vista Bed & Breakfast Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Alix Feeney
10/10/2009

My husband and I stayed at Alta Vista for 3 nights in September of 2009. Gaila and Peter were just the friendliest people in the world to us. We felt like we were at home, that we could completely relax. Every effort was made to make us more comfortable, including making personalized vegan breakfasts for us! They could NOT have been more accommodating. The house is beautiful and we swear we saw more wildlife in their front and back yards than we did during our entire 2 week trip to AZ and Utah. Great heated pool and hot tub- very romantic!! They also have a beautiful little dog, Emma, who is a rescue. What a sweetie heart she is! We fully intend to return again one day. If you are ever in the Tuscon area you must stay here, if will be well worth it- trust us!

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
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Wonderful Weekend

Alta Vista Bed & Breakfast Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Donna Campbell
Sierra Vista, AZ
10/1/2009

We stay at a B&B to celebrate our anniversary pretty much every year in recent history. This year we chose the Alta Vista in Tucson. It is a very pretty house, beautiful views of the mountains and desert, lots of birds to watch, and clean. The food was very good. Our hosts took care to meet our medical needs and our tastes. Very important, the bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed watching the stars and relaxing in the pool and the hot tub in the evening. The weather is great and lots to do in the area as well. We would not hesitate to return to the Alta Vista. We really enjoyed our weekend.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Spetacular

Alta Vista Bed & Breakfast Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Kathi & John Blanchard
Chandler, AZ
9/28/2009

We just returned from a one night stay at this inn and we had a wonderful time. The views are spectacular and we so enjoyed the swimming pool and hot tub with cocktails at our side. The 18 chickens laid wonderful eggs that we enjoyed in the morning for a superb breakfast. The owners were not there, but the people filling in for them were great - thank you Jan and Paul. We will be back again.

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Wonderful Atay & New Friends!!

Alta Vista Bed & Breakfast Inn

5 of 5 hearts
June Revell
Parsons, KS
8/15/2009

From the moment we arrived we were treated like long lost members of the family. We were AMAZED at all the little touches!! Your taste buds are in for a treat at the Alta Vista...warm brownies at check-in, margaritas by the pool, and a breakfast to die for. The view was beautiful and there wasn't anything we could've asked for that Gaila and Peter weren't willing to make happen for us. They are both very knowledgable about the area and made wonderful suggestion to make every aspect of our trip the best it could possibly be!

  • My ratings for this property
    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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