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One Little Casita on 1st Street with Private Backyard - 3 miles to U of A

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4475 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens
    3 min drive
  • El Con Mall
    4 min drive
  • Reid Park
    5 min drive
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    16 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Tucson

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Tucson, a 5-minute drive from University of Arizona and 9 minutes from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Tucson Convention Center and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Tucson Mall.

What's nearby

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Arizona - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Reid Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Arizona Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 9 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 13 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Frank's Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Times Drive-Thru - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Transplant Detroit Style Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Strike Bowl - ‬4 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.

One Little Casita on 1st Street with Private Backyard - 3 miles to U of A

Super Cute 1 Bedroom Casita is in a great Neighborhood in the Heart of Tucson just 2.5 miles to U of A. So Whether your coming to visit your kids at the U of A or Escaping the Winter Elements, We are certain that you will enjoy your stay in our Tastefully Remodeled 1950's Casita . You will love the serenity, the location and the convenience ---it is close to everything worth seeing and doing in Tucson.


CLEANING.

We have gone Beyond Covid -19 protocol !! We use both a product called In-Cide ( sold at Home Depot ) as well as wipe everything down with a hospital cradle sanitizing agent that kills Covid 19 and other known viruses in 10 minutes after contact. We’ve changed our checkin time to 4 pm and the place is aired out for hrs before cleaner even goes in. Everything is washed in the hottest longest cycle the washer! We’ve had no issues at all. We provide hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap as well for all our properties.

We feel certain that we are providing a safe place for our guests to stay and have received the same feedback from guests

Here's a link to all our listings - All of which are all within a block away From each other and all very nice.




GETTING AROUND :

Only a few blocks away from the largest park in Tucson ( Reid Park), Reid Park Zoo, the driving range and golf course, as well as just a few minutes from downtown and of course the University of Arizona. Public transportation is close as well as a cute little neighborhood park is right around the corner. If you have a chance, take a walk ( or bike ride ) around the Peter Howell neighborhood we are a part of and enjoy all the beautiful homes. (It is a very lovely neighborhood). Everything has been updated, from kitchen to decor with modern amenities, while still maintaining the charm of a Southwest Casita. New Heating and Air Conditioning along with Tile throughout. In addition to that is free wifi, washer/ drye, satellite Tv, off street parking for 2 cars covered parking ( upon request for 1 ) even space for an RV if you need it!!

BEDROOM -

Has New Full sized bed + Linens, chest of drawers and Standard closet and it's own entry from carport through the private back yard.


COMMON AREA / LIVING ROOM -


Has new Queen Sized Copenhagen sofa bed ( Xtra Comfy ). There's also 2 cots available if that's preferred. Extra linens are available in the closet for both beds, along with extra pillows and comforters.


GUEST ACCESS-

Guest have access to the entire Casita, front porch, fully fenced in back yard, and carport for free off street covered parking for 1 vehicle ( upon request ). Plenty of space for an RV to park in front driveway.

AMENITIES:

Central A/C and Heat, kitchen, Refrigerator, Private Off Street Parking for RV and Car and Courtyard in Front of House, Free Wifi, washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, pots and pans, sheets & towels, silverware, toaster, microwave. And if you need anything else, just ask us !!

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS -

We live in the house next door and are available any time for questions. With that being said, we enjoy privacy when we travel, so unless you reach out to us with questions, we will happily leave you in peace to enjoy your stay. If you need us, we're happy to share our knowledge of the neighborhood and help you find whatever you need in Tucson.

Close to Everything Worth Doing In Tucson

- 3 Miles to the University of Arizona

- 3.5 Miles to Downtown Shopping, 4th Ave

- 1.0 mile to El Con Mall

- 1.5 Miles To Golf and Botanical Gardens

- 10 miles to Desert Museum

- 7 Miles to Sabino Canyon

See what our pasts guests are saying by reading some of the reviews !!!


***One last note ***


***Please note : ****
All travelers staying 30 days or longer are not subject to the transient lodging tax, and can expect a refund from VRBO after booking.

Warm Arizona Regards

Taylor & Yuko
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Taylor & Yuko

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside 20 ft from doorway

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 475 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet feef depends on breed, generally $60-150.00

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, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cutest Studio Casita Heart Tucson Everything House
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Private Backyard Super Cute 1 Bedroom 3 Mile Minutes to Uofa
Private Backyard Super Cute 1 Bedroom 3 mile Minutes to UofA.

One Little Casita on 1st Street with Private Backyard - 3 miles to U of A Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 106 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value & location
We visited Tucson to celebrate my granddaughter's 21st birthday and stayed at the Casita. We had received information that the Casita had a queen size bed which turned out to be a full size bed, only about 80% as big as a queen. The full size mattress was also extremely soft and we tended to roll from the sides to the center which made sleeping the first night rather uncomfortable. The bed being too small for us, we decided to use the sofa bed for one of us, only to find out there were no linens available as advertised. We had to request them and when they finally came, they were in the original plastic wrapping which gave a distinctly unpleasant odor to them, so we had to wash them at my granddaughter's apartment before using them for the third night. We also received information that a washer and dryer were available; they weren’t. The best thing about the stay was the rear patio. We wound up getting takeout from our granddaughter's favorite restaurants and having leisurely quiet dinners on the patio every night which we thoroughly enjoyed. The Casita was very clean and convenient to the University area. We had no need to cook, but the kitchen was well equipped for meal preparation. We would certainly consider returning if we ever visit Tucson again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideally located casita
We came to visit Saguaro National Park and were very impressed with how the casita was very much in the city but still easy to get to the park. We were only five minutes away from a Walmart and restaurants too. We didn’t get to sit outside in the back due to pouring rain, but everything inside was just as we had hoped!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central Tucson location
We came for UofA Homecoming. This central location allowed us to easily visit family on the E side, W side, join others for dinner in the NE, and be close to the University activities. The property far exceeded expectations while traveling with pets.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayden F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little casita
It was perfect for what it needed. A quick little turn around trip for a wedding :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J., Peachtree City, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Location
Nice property with a well stocked kitchen and private backyard area. It is convenient to U of A and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda G., Blue Ridge

Run!
Worst stay ever! Bugs, crippling mattress and no TV! Host was not accommodating! Will never stay with Desert Air again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Traci D.

Not what advertised
We hate to complain, the hosts were very accommodating to our changes in dates but the property was average. There were dirty pans in the oven, the shower was clogged and there was no washer and dryer as stated in the amenities. We ran out of clothes. Also quite a few cockroaches, they nested in the door frame so chirped all night and day as well as in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Four night stay
Great place for a couple to stay for a few nights. Like the full kitchen and refrigerator. Excellent communication with the property owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy L.

Short stay
The property was adequate for my purpose. Unfortunately the reason for my visit wasn't fir fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but nice
For a short stay for one or two people, this place is perfect. The private back yard was awesome for our dogs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for single
I was in Tucson for a UofA event with my daughter. This was the perfect cottage for the weekend. It is well appointed and clean when I arrived. Taylor and Yuko are great hosts. Very responsive. I’d stay here again (we also booked the adjoining house for the family for graduation weekend).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Kept Secret In Tucson
We cant say enough about this little gem of a casita. Its so quiet, peaceful, and private. Its just the right size for 2 people. The back yard was perfect for a BBQ at home. It is walking distance from a CVS and McDonalds and just far enough from main roads that you cant hear the traffic. We loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bettie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ms. Bettie
The casita was perfect for our needs. The accommodations were great for my elderly mother. The neighborhood was nice and safe. Wonderful little Casita with a wonderful host. I appreciated receiving the call from you regarding booking. Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Cozy
Casita was small but had everything you would need. The small backyard was great for my dog. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

kathleen P.

Garage size apartment
Location was good, cleanliness inside and out was average. Adequate space for 1-2 people as a base camp.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Xmas vacation
Nice quiet clean and private. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed my stay
We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Midtown hideaway
Very peaceful despite being so close to major streets. A comfy space and a pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darolin (Lin) W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Great little place. Had everything we needed. Well stocked with coffee, pans, towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash. Even has a bbq grill and patio furniture in a fenced yard. Very clean and just an all around great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Extremely disappointed
The property looked clean on the surface however, there were hairs (not mine) on the bed pillows and I encountered several large cockroaches my first morning there. I immediately packed up and contacted the owner for a refund. While the owner was responsive at first, I still have not received $116.61 of the promised full refund. I have contacted VRBO several times and they claim that the host is not being responsive and VRBO can not issue the remainder of the refund. In addition to the uncleanliness of the casita, I also had the added stress of having to find a new place to stay - all while trying to move my child on to campus from out of state.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
This vrbo rental was very clean, newly updated and tastefully decorated. Neighborhood is a mix of homes from some needing refurbishing to large and small homes that look great. Felt safe in the neighborhood. About maybe 1 mile walk to the downtown historical district. Pictures are quite accurate. The yard is cute. Only one thing we were quite disappointed about was, the backyard has a propane fire pit that we were were looking forward to use a couple nights that we were there, with the weather being so nice and the propane tank was empty. We didn’t know until the first evening looking to use it. Notified the manager and he said they would have it filled the next day or we could and they would reimburse us. It didn’t get filled the next day and we did not do it as we did not feel that we should have had to do it. If this is unimportant for your stay, no worries. Still, We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimber M., Round Rock

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute casita conveniently located to many fun places in Tucson.
Super easy to check in and enjoy the amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike s., El Paso, tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location close to everything very clean and comfortable
Things were good Taylor responded to my needs and everything was fine I’d recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandra M.

Cute Casita in Decent Neighborhood but Needs Updating
Very small property for 1 or 2 people. The full sized bed is pushed against the wall so adults have to crawl over one another to get in and out. Furnishings are shabby and dated as are the wall coverings, bed cover, shams and linens. Outdoor furniture is in good shape but cushions have exposed stuffing. Laundry facilities are next door in a shed on the adjacent property which is used by that renter, as well. Wi Fi. cable TV with Firestick. Furnishings are limited, basic and very old. Reasonably priced, but I wouldn't stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
tucson stay
Very nice little place. Just what we needed for my husband, myself and our dog. Centrally located to all the things we wanted to see. Only suggestion would be to include a small table in the unit to eat off of.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022