First of all, the photos don't do this place justice. I thought it would be very nice from the photos, but it is fantastic! I entered through the front door to a hallway that opens to a great room, complete with high ceilings and clerestory windows that add just enough light to make the room bright and airy feeling. The master suite is large, as is the master bath. There are two extra bedrooms and a guest bath just across the hall.

Back to the master bedroom - the bed is heavenly. It's a tempurpedic bed that is so comfortable that I slept like a log every night. If you simply can't go to sleep, the head of the bed rises for better tv viewing (not that I ever needed that).

The kitchen is well stocked with every kind of dish or pan you may ever need. The appliances are all newer models and work wonderfully. The washer and dryer are also newer models with all the bells and whistles.

The back yard has grass - almost unheard of in the Tucson area - and the grass adds both ambiance and coolness during the summer. This was so appreciated during the hot end of June and beginning of July. Out back is an additional space with an additional full bath. I used that space as a work studio and got so much more work completed that I would have without a private space.

While the home itself is lovely, the area definitely has lots going for it. This is a bird lover's paradise, only 10 miles up the road is Madera Canyon, one of the US top birding spots. This trip, I saw a trogan which is a brilliant colored southwestern parrot! Madera Reserve itself is also an area with both abundant birds and wildlife.

The owners are gracious, and quickly responded to any questions I had. I will definitely return to Green Valley, as my mother lives there year round. When I do, I will try my best to snag this place as my base for my next visit.