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Stylish GEM in the Desert, Entire House near downtown and UofA, 3BR/2BA.

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Breakfast included
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stylish GEM in the Desert, Entire House near downtown and UofA, 3BR/2BA.

You are so close to all the action in a very quiet neighborhood. Five minute drive or a 15 minute walk to University Of Arizona, less than 2 miles to UMC. Our home is centrally located, less than 10 minutes to I-10. You will be within 10-20 minutes of everything in Tucson. Our home is ready to be your home away from home! We even have a laptop table and chair for your business needs!
Home is about 100 yards from "The loop" bike trail linking to over 100 miles of paved trails throughout Tucson.

Our home has been decorated and equipped just for you or your group. Each room is a private oasis. We have one master suite with a huge walk in closet, King size bed and an ensuite all to yourself. There are two other bedrooms with queen size mattresses and all have access to the second full bathroom. You have 7 in your group? No problem we have a futon in the living room.

We have decked this kitchen out. You have everything you need to cook up a gourmet meal. We supply you with 8 plus settings. Our table will comfortably fit 6 although if you have 8 we have a leaf you can put in.

We have a spacious outdoor space fully equipped with an outdoor patio set, BBQ and a fire pit with Adirondack chairs. The backyard is illuminated by stylish string lights.

We also have an on-site washer and dryer for your use (no charge). Laundry soap is included.

Don't worry about packing toiletries as we have provided you with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Leave your hairdryer at home. We have two hairdryers for you to use so you don't have to bring yours in your luggage.

We have a beautiful 50 inch mounted Smart TV in the living room. Enjoy access to favorite streaming media accounts via a strong WiFi signal throughout the house.
The Master bedroom has a mounted 43 inch Smart TV as well.

High Chair, Pack and Play and children's toys also available as an upgrade.
Parking inside garage may have extra fees if available. Contact us for details.

Property manager

Nidia Jones

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,415 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

All overnight guest needs to be registered and paid for. If you plan to have visitors, please notify us. Quiet hours are between 10pm and 8am.
No heavy drinking at our property please. No drug or underage drinking on our property. A $500 fee will be assessed for smoking inside.
Make up removing wipes and paper towels are for any sort of clean ups. There's a $20 charge for stained bath towels and $10 for a wash/hand towel.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arizona Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 3 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Del Taco - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Screwbean Brewing - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Barrio Brewing Co. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish GEM in the Desert, Entire House near downtown and UofA, 3BR/2BA. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish GEM in the Desert, Entire House near downtown and UofA, 3BR/2BA. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish GEM in the Desert, Entire House near downtown and UofA, 3BR/2BA. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stylish GEM in the Desert, Entire House near downtown and UofA, 3BR/2BA. located?

This family-friendly Tucson vacation home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Arizona Stadium and University of Arizona. Steward Observatory Mirror Lab and Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tucson Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Stylish GEM in the Desert, Entire House near downtown and UofA, 3BR/2BA. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Great property great location walking path near by great restaurants would stay again thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, private, and convenient

My husband, son, and I used this home while visiting our daughter at U of A. The quiet neighborhood was very appreciated. It’s very close to campus and Arbol where our daughter lives.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrysi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed the place

It was comfortable and nice so we booked it 2 more times
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great visit with daughter

The visit to Tucson went very well. It was a short trip, but we had a lot of fun. We enjoy visiting Tucson to see my daughter at UA. The fire pit in the backyard was a great treat and a way for her to bring her friends over and enjoy smores. The house is pretty close and convenient to the UA campus and also had a grocery store super close to get supplies. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly Enjoyable

All points of interest were easily accessible from the house. It was large and comfortable enough for our whole family inside and in the garden. Communication with the host was pleasant and requests and questions were handeled or answered immediately. The house was well stocked with towels, kitchen utensils and condiments etc. Our stay was truly enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geri N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, well appointed home

We absolutely loved the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

Loved the convenience and the friendliness and responsiveness of Nidia! Would stay again. Just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Ginger v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fine place to stay

We found the beds hard but that is subjective. All else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saira R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location Close to UofA

We stayed at Nidia's home during college move-in. The location is ideal and her home is perfectly appointed with everything you need during a stay away from home. Than you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alben M., ALBUQUERQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Trip to see our Wildcat

Location is close to U of A! Spacious rooms, super clean, easily found, and a great host!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Get Away

We spent a weekend at this location and what a great location it is! A relatively quiet neighborhood with a great place to stay. The house was more than what we bargained for with great space in the three bedrooms, and an very spacious back yard with a relaxing ambiance!! Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

The house was great, and communication with host was timely and appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable

Very comfortable home, very well stocked for everything you would need during your stay. Nidia was very responsive and attentive about any questions we had during our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing accommodations

We were visiting my oldest daughter at UofA and were so happy with everything about this place! It was clean with gorgeous decor. The beds were extremely comfortable. Will definitely reserve it again for future visits to Tucson. The location is perfect. Communication with the owner was easy and quick as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

celeste h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoughtful touches

There are so many thoughtful touches from the time you arrive until you leave. The house is really cute, clean and was great to have 3 bedrooms. It’s really close to campus and downtown so it was very convenient for our purposes. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Jo Ann M., Georgetown, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

For cleanliness, organization, amenities, tasteful decorating and host response, we give Nidia 5 stars. Quiet neighborhood and conveniently located to university and downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable home

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very comfortable and Nidia was quite hospitable. The only draw back is the road construction in the area can be difficult to maneuver at night. Should we return to Tucson we would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle B., Gladstone, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Comfortable

My husband, daughter, and I very much enjoyed our stay at this lovely home, which was quiet and very comfortable. The house was neat, tidy, and well organized. The proximity of the U of A campus and city center made it an ideal location for our spring break visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College Visit

The property was just as listed - lots of attention to detail and very clean. We appreciated having a place close to the university for a college visit and parent’s weekend. Highly recommend if you are looking for a nice indoor and outdoor home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Property

This is the first time dealing directly with an owner rather than a renting agency through VRBO. Nidia is very attentive and available for her guests, we appreciated her accommodating us very last minute. The home is super clean and great for a family stay. Great location for downtown Tucson!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheree W., Scottsdale AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and very conveniently located.

We were in town for a 3 day volleyball tournament at the Tucson Convention Center. The house was less than ten minutes from the tournament and all other activities in the area. The accommodations were clean and cozy. Will definitely look to stay here in the future. Thank you Nida!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for telework

We attended a virtual conference and this locale was perfect. Great wifi, easy connectivity devices and smart TV. We enjoyed how well stocked the house was and that each room was comfortable for our stay. The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe. Host was very responsive and made sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Host

Our daughter is a Wildcat student athlete. We booked to get her situated at school. This place was great! It is well cared for. Quiet neighborhood, yet very close to campus, shopping, zoo, and botanical gardens. There is a paved running/walking trail right down the street and we used it every night!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shante D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting for Thanksgiving

This property is perfect if you would like to be near campus. It's an easy walk or short drive. Being close to a Safeway grocery store was a bonus for us. The layout of the house was nice with the bedrooms being on one side of the house and all the shared living space on the other. The backyard was comfortable and made for another nice space to relax. Everything was as it said it would be. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucson

Place was very clean and owner was very nice and quick response
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020