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Historic private elegance. Walk to U of Arizona.

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Food and drink
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51480 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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Tucson, AZ
  • Arizona Stadium
    8 min walk
  • University of Arizona
    9 min walk
  • McKale Center
    11 min walk
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    14 min drive

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Private Southwestern Style Casita with Lush & Fully fenced Lush Yard**
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The price is $150
per night
$294 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Private Southwestern Style Casita with Lush & Fully fenced Lush Yard**

About the neighborhood

Tucson

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Tucson, within a 5-minute drive of University of Arizona and Tucson Convention Center. .This vacation home is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Tucson Mall and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
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What's nearby

  • Arizona Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Arizona - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rialto Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Fox Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Tucson Convention Center - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Screwbean Brewing - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic private elegance. Walk to U of Arizona.

An elegant vintage home in the heart of the university area; minutes to downtown and Banner UMC hospital. Close to dining and cultural events. Located in a quiet neighborhood.
The home has a fully walled yard and locked gate for secure, private, on property parking. Two reserved parking spots are also available in front of the house. The home is beautifully furnished; full of charm, with thoughtfully curated art. Ideal for couples/friends/families who want comfortable gathering areas for shared time, but also desire separate bedrooms & bathrooms.
A renovated bathroom is adjacent to the primary bedroom. The primary bedroom includes a Memory Foam king size bed along with designer linens. The additional bedrooms features a twin and queen beds with Tuft and Needle mattresses. These two bedrooms are in their separate area with a large walk-in rain shower creating privacy for all. WIFI equipped for internet access on your device, also connected to the Smart TV's in living room and queen bedroom; simply login to your favorite streaming apps.
Our backyard features a roomy furnished covered patio for enjoying the outdoor Tucson atmosphere. There is a charcoal BBQ for your outdoor cooking. For pet owners, the property has a large secure yard for your furry BFF to roam safely. A portion of pet fees collected will be contributed to Tucson area animal welfare agencies.

Minutes to food shopping, coffee shops, live music, McKale Center, Tucson Poetry Center, Tucson Festival of Books, Tucson Rodeo-"Fiesta de los Vaqueros", and the Arizona Stadium. Enjoy Tucson's varied UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation for its rich culinary heritage. Tucson prides itself on "The best 23 miles of Mexican food". The home is a great home base for Southern Arizona bird-watching outings. Close to Sunlink-the Tucson streetcar and convenient to bus lines.

A10 minute drive to Randolph Park; featuring a public year-'round handicap/children accessible swimming pool zoo, tennis, a golf driving range, pool, golf courses, a walking/biking loop, dog park and a duck pond. Also home of Arizona Wildcat baseball stadium- Hi Corbett field.


Your hosts and owners of the property have been in the hospitality/hotel business and culinary arts for their entire careers; taking pride in guest comfort and making sure all the details are right for their stay. We have lived in the Rincon Heights neighborhood for over 30 years and call it home with pride. WE ARE NOT A MANAGEMENT COMPANY and do not collect additional Host Fees.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ann and Bruce Bowden

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,480 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 dog @ $15.00 per day 2 dogs $20.00 per day

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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
Vintage Home Close to U of A Downtown
Ideal Location Vintage Home Close to U of A Downtown
Historic elegance. 3 bed 2 bath Walk to U of Arizona.
Historic elegance. 3 bed 2 bath patio. Walk to U of Az.
Historic private elegance. - Walk to U of Arizona. Tucson

Historic private elegance. Walk to U of Arizona. Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and cute property!
Loved this house and the attention to detail by the owners. It’s walking distance to the U of A campus and was perfect for our family trip to Tucson. The backyard is fantastic! The owners were very responsive and great to work with. FYI- the home does not have a dishwasher, but that wasn’t an issue during our stay. We will definitely plan to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home, Lovely Hosts, Delicious Homemade Chocolate Chips Cookies!
We had a wonderful stay. The house is decorated throughout with wonderful art work and crafts.The beds and furniture are very comfortable. Our contacts with the hosts were very enjoyable and helpful. The homemade chocolate cookies were delicious and indicative of the hospitality we enjoyed during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Five stars in every way
This is the second time we have stayed here and it was even better the second time around. Five star experience in every way (both times). All the extra touches really go a long way. Thank you Ann and Bruce!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We have family living in Tucson and we were tired of staying at chain hotels. I gave this location a chance into my surprise. It was a wonderful wonderful experience. The house was beautiful and the chocolate chip cookies were highly appreciated. Thank you all!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., Bay Area, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Experience
What a great stay! The hosts were wonderful and so welcoming upon our arrival. They provided bottles of water, some carbonated beverages, bag of ice, homemade chocolate chip cookies and chips and salsa ready for us when we walked in the door. The space was open, comfortable and had a nice feel to it. There was a nice patio area in the back with some shade. The kitchen is on the smaller side but it worked perfectly since there was only three of us. The bedrooms were also comfortable and there were extra blankets if you needed them. We loved our experience and plan to return. The hosts made our experience memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S., Flagstaff

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you would possibly hope for
Lovely house. Super clean, with everything you would hope for and in a nice historic residential district of Tucson, minutes away from the U of A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Marilena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Casa Reina is an absolute jewel! Well appointed, spotless, with its historical charm it will capture your heart as soon as you open the front gate. The house is spacious and has a wonderful private backyard where you can relax while observing the hummingbird coming in for some nectar. The host is superb, we found homemade cookies, a well stocked fridge and a welcoming handwritten note. The hosts were prompt in replying to to our messages and everything worked out like a charm. The location is central to everything, shopping, the UofA, Tucson Sonora Desert Museum, Downtown (including the superb Gem and Mineral Museum hosted in the historical Court House), restaurants… The neighborhood is safe and quiet. Don’t miss out, make this place yours for a while.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable getaway close to university campus
Terrific location, clear instructions from our host made it easy to get situated. The back patio and yard gave us a lovely setting to relax upon arrival. We were two sets of couples and the house was perfect to give us each privacy since the bedrooms are separated into two different wings. Clean, comfortable, great set-up. If we return to Tucson, we'll stay here again in a heart beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family of 5
My family of 5 (2 adults, 3 teens) stayed at Casa Reina for 3 nights as part of our tour of Arizona's National Parks. It was the perfect home base for us. The house is adorable and looks just like the pictures posted on VRBO. I especially loved all the local artwork throughout. The house was equipped with everything we needed for our stay, and the hosts even left some homemade snacks and cold beverages for our arrival. Beds were comfortable. I enjoyed early mornings on the back patio, sipping coffee and watching the F-16s from the local air force base fly overhead! The location is convenient, and easy to find. Just about a half hour from either side of Saguaro National Park. It is in an urban area, but we felt very safe here. If we were to return to Tucson, we would absolutely stay here again! Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect 'home base' for exploring Tucson!
Our family stayed at this sweet home over spring break and I would absolutely recommend it! The house was very clean and well stocked, and the location was convenient for us to visit everything that Tucson had to offer. 5 stars and we would certainly stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon l.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely gem near UofA
Safe/secure property in a neighborhood just south of the university. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Would stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P., Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Casita
Lovely home for a stay in Tucson. Comfortable beds, beautiful decor. Wonderful patio for relaxing. Fantastic Safeway grocery store a short drive away. Thoughtful gifts from the hosts, lemons from their garden, cold drinks, chips and salsa. thanks so much for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We selected this property for a weekend getaway. It is centrally located close to many restaurants and the campus. The snacks and cold drinks were an added bonus. Love that the bedrooms and bathrooms are separated on each side of the house allowing privacy when needed. Also the access to the backyard from each side. If you have kids or a pet watch for the small cactus growing in the backyard. We will definitely stay again if available when we are in Tucson.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry B., Phoenix, AZ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
I could live here
Great place for 2 couples. We each had our own side of the house. The treats left for us upon arrival were well appreciated and delicious. We have stayed in many VRBOs, this home and host are tops. The feel, the esthetics, the cleanliness made a super comfortable home away from home. We won’t look anywhere else when in Tucson
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

S G.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 years in a row, this is now my go to place in Tucson
Everything is just fabulous. The house is lovingly decorated with local art and so comfortable. The layout is great for friends, families, or two couples. I always look for good outdoors space too and this property is wonderful with outdoors space from both bedrooms. Ann brought baked cookies over one day to add to chips/salsa and basics for cooking provided. I will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa Reina is a Gem
Great location for navigating around Tucson. Charming decoration and furnishings, well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds and bedrooms. Attractive back patio area and secure parking with walled garden. A great place to come home to after a day of sightseeing. Owners were accommodating and informative with good recommendations for dining and attractions. We hope Casa Reina is available again for our next visit. Alan and Mary
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from Home
Loved everything about this stay. I want to live there, it’s so beautiful. The hosts are top notch on decor, ease of check in/out processes and hospitality. We will visit there again-thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming & Comfy!
After reading the reviews for Bruce and Ann's home, I was looking forward even more to our vacation in Tucson. The home lived up to its exceptional reviews, and then some! It is nicely decorated with comfortable, quality furniture. The kitchen is well-stocked with all the necessities. Dish and glassware is plentiful and well cared for. The backyard is inviting, but the weather didn't cooperate during our stay. The welcome treats were very much appreciated! Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
The house surpassed all expectations! Ann and Bruce made us feel so welcome and added personal touches to enhance our experience in their lovely home. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you for making our visit in Tucson so enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
This was one of the most comfortable rental stays I’ve experienced. The house was bigger than expected with lots of amenities, and the owners were great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house, good location
We had a great family stay - location is easy to get to and close enough to many Tucson activities- even to walk to. Neighborhood is quiet and clean and parking was right in front of the house. The house is even nicer than photos show. Beds were very comfortable, bathrooms nice and yard pretty. We loved the place and would recommend highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

J a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, quiet, and spacious
We stayed at this property after Christmas 2023. It exceeded our expectations. Although the photos represent the property really well, it was even nicer in person, immaculate and well-presented. The hosts left a tray of home made goodies for us, along with ample sparkling and still waters, nachos and salsa. There were plenty of coffee beans for grinding fresh each morning. The sleeping arrangements work well with the master bed and bath located on one side and the second and third bedrooms on the opposite side of the property, so everyone has their own space. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well appointed. It was a homelike space to return to after a day out hiking, etc. This property is also soundproof. Although it is near a main street, once you’re inside you don't hear a thing. It was too cool to enjoy the private garden, but it would be a great place to unwind. At the same time that you feel away from everything when you’re in the house, it’s close to Safeway, coffee, restaurants, and downtown, as well as roads that take you to the beautiful scenery surrounding Tucson. We highly recommend it and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely Worked For Us
We were two couples and thus very much appreciated the two wings of the house. Our two dogs loved the yard, savoring time outside in the AZ sun. The kitchen was well appointed. They even had two sheet pans! It’s a pretty place to enjoy Tucson.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Great UA location
Great spot for UA events. Recommend adding electronic keys for entry!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, beautiful house
The location is perfect for just about anywhere in Tucson, but particularly downtown/university. The house is immaculate, well-stocked and very comfortable. Even with a homecoming game a few blocks away the house was quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023