If you love modern decor -- and I am the one in our party who loves it the most -- you will love this place: the geometry of the interior lines are sometimes even trapezoidal, and there are north (mountain) and south (city lights) views from two different balconies as well as the back yard.
We opted to heat the hot tub and were glad we did. Not super cold by NY standards, but the water was chilly. Well designed to highlight the spillway into the pool.
Tall ceilings and a charming, open loft area add to the character. Plenty of seating in the dining area, but you'll want to dine outdoors in order to be closer to the desert and/or sky and Tucson lights.
Dining might be walkable, but we didn't try on this trip. There's a nearby Einsteins, and Blanco Cocina is one of the best and most affordable menus in the area. Bring in your own Tucson Tamales if you are on a budget.
If you're not from the area, be advised that most Tucson driving is city driving. So if you're planning to go the the Desert Museum, Gates Pass, the Air Museum, or Biosphere, allow time for lots of conversation at the traffic lights. Not like parts of greater Metro Phoenix, which has a freeway system ringing much of the area.
We were able to have drinks at the lovely beautiful resorts (Dove, La Paloma, El Conquistador, Ventana Cny), but felt like our $ was better spent in this great guest house.