Lodging
The Jacobson House was built in 1977 from concrete and glass. A prototypical example of desert brutalism, the critical regionalist project responded to the climatic conditions of the Sonoran desert to create a serene and evocative intersection of desert and light.
Constructed in the old Santa Catalina Foothills Estates the home was commissioned Joan and Arthur Jacobson. The house blurs the division between inside and out , using glass window walls that capture 360 surrounding views of the Santa Catalina Mountain range and the Tucson Valley. The three bedroom, three bathroom home features a vaulted living room, kitchen, view room, dining room, library, reading loft, and fireplaces. as well as a series of private courtyards, patio, and rooftop deck. For more than 35 years local wildlife has taken refuge at the Jacobson House watering hole easily viewed from the living room.
The Jacobson House is an alluring Tucson retreat offering history, design, luxury, and privacy with connivence of central location. Close to dining, shopping, hiking, and other outdoor recreations and only fifteen-minute drive from Downtown Tucson and five miles north of the University of Arizona,
The House & Property
Recognized for its important contributions architecture, The Jacobson House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Pima County Historic Landmark,
In 2022 the property underwent a meticulous restoration and was appointed with classic mid-century furniture including work by Tucson’s twentieth-century industrial designers. The house features museum-quality modernist art from Tucson painters with growing collection of works by women abstract expressionists. |
The living room, formal dining room, view room, library, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, fully equipped gourmet kitchen, swimming pool, garage, and patios combine to make your stay unforgettable. This one-of-a-kind architectural retreat offers a rejuvenating experience in the Sonoran Desert.
Every detail from high-speed internet, classic road bicycles, and other luxury amenities have been thoughtfully integrated to enhance your visit to Tucson. Architectural details including wood-burning fireplaces, exposed site-cast concrete beams, glass window walls, handmade tile, gray concrete floors, remarkable light, and views add to the beauty of the Jacobson House. The house provides guests the ability to unplug, realign with the rhythm of light and nature, and fully immerse in the remarkable design.
Three bedrooms: one king, two queen beds & three bathrooms
Tuft & Needle premium mattresses
Luxurious cotton linens with duvets. premium pillows and Pendleton blankets
Original mid-century modern furniture & original fine art
Remarkable Architecture
Two-zone central climate control with Nest thermostats
Premium lotion, soap, and shampoo from Public Goods
High-speed wireless internet
Equipped kitchen
Wireless UE Boom Speaker
The Jacobson House is situated on four acres in the heart of the old Catalina Foothills Estates on the alluvial fan of the Santa Catalina Mountains off Campbell Avenue between River Road and Skyline Drive.
Majestic saguaros, mature palo verde and mesquite trees, creosote bushes, and unobstructed views of the Santa Catalina Mountains and city views combine to create a contemplative retreat.
Designed by Judith Chafee the house is an architectural masterpiece.
Today this architectural treasure is available for those looking for a unique and immersive experience seeking the authenticity of Arizona design.
Private outdoor courtyards and seating areas
Private off-street parking and garage
Vintage-style road bicycles and helmets
Unobstructed views of the Santa Catalina Mountains
Four private acres of saguaros and nature
Close proximity to the LOOP and Rillito River Trail
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Designated a Pima County Historic Landmark
Private Swimming Pool
10 min. drive to world-class hiking
The Jacobson House is an enchanting place to stay in Tucson and offers guests a true taste of 20th-century Southwest modern design. Steeped in a series of historical narratives, the Jacobson House is unparalleled. The 3000 sq. ft. modern masterpiece typifies modern Arizona style where tranquility awaits behind the concrete walls.
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Staying at the Jacobson House is a connection with light and the rhythms of the deserts