Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees.

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Tucson, AZ
  • Saguaro National Park
    7 min drive
  • Rincon Mountain Visitor Center
    11 min drive
  • Pima County Fairgrounds
    16 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    27 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this guesthouse is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Saguaro National Park and Fantasy Island Trails. .This guesthouse is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Pima Air and Space Museum and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.

What's nearby

  • Saguaro National Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Pima County Fairgrounds - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Pima Air and Space Museum - 18 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Tucson Speedway - 19 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 24 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 31 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freddy S Frozen Custard Steakburgers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Rustico - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees.

Desert Gem Guesthouse

Located on the far east side of Tucson in the Rincon/Vail area. This cozy 1200 sq.ft. guesthouse is surrounded by lush mesquite trees and can easily accommodate up to 6 guests. The front porch is ideal for having your morning cup of coffee/tea or afternoon wine, bird watching and taking in the view of the Rincon Mts. and Rincon Peak. Located only 5.3 miles from Saguaro National Park East and 8.2 miles from Colossal Cave. Our Desert Gem is fully furnished with a king bed in the master bedroom. Others can sleep in the back room that is furnished with a bunk bed that has both a full and twin size mattress. This room also has your own washer and dryer set up. The open floor plan creates a welcoming living room with a queen size bed, TV, WiFi, Bluetooth phone access. This space is shared with a dining area for 6 and a full kitchen with all necessary appliances. The back room has a lovely all glass windowed garage door that, along with a standard backdoor, will open up to the safely fenced in back and side yard. Here you can enjoy sitting around a fire pit and view the small lush wash that borders the property, creating total privacy between you and the neighbors for a very quiet and secluded desert retreat, and yet, only a 30 min. drive to downtown Tucson. The best of both worlds!
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free guesthouse features wheelchair access, books, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Charlene Fitzpatrick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Water dispenser

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
Long-term renters welcome
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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful peaceful place.
Incredibly nice place to stay. Had my elderly parents with me that can’t get around like they use to. This place was perfect for them. No big stairs and the amenities were perfect for them. Especially that shower. We had a huge amount of family in for a wedding and the would come and visit my dad/mom and everyone was so impressed by the property. Everything was thought of! Thank you so very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Ellen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in quiet neighborhood.
Tidy , neat and clean. Very relaxed location out of town but close to everything we needed. We would definitely use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Real Gem!
Comfortable and clean. Quiet area, easy to walk or bike. Fun to see different desert wildlife during our stay. Even better than the pics. Will stay again when in the Tucson area.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Thanks we would like to return we have relatives in your neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Desert Gem!!
Great place nice & quiet. Charlene was great. House was just what we wanted ,everything worked out well. We'd come back in heart beat
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property. Good for families with kids.
Everything went smoothly. The rental is pretty spacious. The bathroom is quite spacious, so even though there is only one bathroom there is plenty of room for someone to be getting ready at the sink while someone else is showering (assuming you are with spouse or someone you would share a bathroom space with like that) The outdoor space was nice, although we did not spend a lot of time in it. We were either visiting family at their place or recovering from the flu we got for Christmas. Kitchen is pretty well stocked with basic appliances/dishes/pots/pans etc. The bed in the master bedroom and the day bed mattresses were comfortable. The bunk bed mattresses were not as comfortable but should be just fine for smaller kids. Don't plan on putting adult sized people on them. We expect to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023