Casa Tierra Adobe Bed & Breakfast Inn, Tucson, Arizona

The rustically elegant home of Barb and Dave Malmquist, Casa Tierra (Earth House), recalls haciendas of old Mexico. The all-adobe home features over fifty arches and includes entryways with vaulted brick ceilings and beautiful interior arches and courtyards with fountains. Each of the sun-baked adobe bricks was left exposed so the natural color and texture can be appreciated. Hand-made ceramic lights are found throughout the inn. The viga and latilla ceilings, brick floors and brightly patterned Talavera tile throughout the home further enhance the feel of Mexico.

Casa Tierra has three beautifully decorated rooms and a two bedroom suite featuring private baths, queen-size beds, refrigerators, microwaves, telephones, hairdryers, plush robes, full four star amenity package, private entrances and patios that overlook the desert landscape. Rooms also open into the beautifully landscaped courtyard where guests can relax and enjoy the fountain. Guests can enjoy the large common room with T.V., movies, games and library, or work out in the fully equipped exercise room. There is a separate hot tub area in the desert and guests can watch the sun set, the moon rise and the stars fall with the owner's telescope.

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