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Private Southwestern Style Casita with Lush & Fully fenced Lush Yard**

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Reid Park Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Room

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Southwestern Style Casita with Lush & Fully fenced Lush Yard**

This Private Southwestern Casita comes with complete kitchenette, new bathroom, Large room with Queen Bed, Living/Bedroom with a New Sofa Bed for extra Guests or Relaxation Time, as well as Dining Room Table with Setting for 4. The Guest Casita just oozes with charm & is split up into two spaces ( both sides yours of course to use !!The casita is well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a long or short stay in Tucson !

Amenities: This Casita is Fully Solar - with Central A/C and Heat, kitchenette, Refrigerator, Free Wifi, washer, dryer ( clothes line too ), iron & ironing board, pots and pans, sheets & towels, silverware, blender, toaster, microwave, and Beach Cruisers.

Guest Access
Guest have access to the entire house, and everything in it along with bikes, best back yard, and off street parking where you’ll enter the casita through the iron gate.

Interaction with Guests.

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.


We are just Blocks from some great restaurants (Zaynas, Feast, Kazoku), groceries (Whole Foods and Sprouts), cinemas (El Con and Loft) shopping (Target, El Con Mall, CVS), and parks (Alvernon neighborhood park, Reid Park, Reid Park Zoo (like a mini San Diego Zoo!), Randolph Tennis and Golf Center) and the Tucson Botanical Gardens. You will love the serenity, the classic charm, and the convenience.


**Children and dogs are welcome. **
** Pet fee of $40 added to the total cost of reservation - **
** Ask about discounts for weekly and Monthly Rentals **

Close to Everything Worth Doing In Tucson

- 2 Miles to the University of Arizona

- 3.5 Miles to Downtown Shopping, 4th Ave

- 1 Mile to El Con Mall

- Major cross Streets are Alvernon and speedway 2 blocks north of Speedway

**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

Property manager

Taylor & Yuko
Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Only small gatherings upon approval by owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Typically 60-150.00, depending on breed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ONLY OUTSIDE 20 FT AWAY FROM ANY DOORWAY
Sign Guest Book!
Strip All Dirty towels and sheets ( not comforters or shams ) and put in washer and start before you leave.
Remove all food items from the fridge. Take out Trash.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 9
Note from host: Only small gatherings upon approval by owner
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tucson

Located in Peter Howell, a neighbourhood in Tucson, this holiday home is in the mountains. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Pima Air and Space Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Travelling with kids? Consider Tucson Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Tucson Convention Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Arizona - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Park Place Mall - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 10 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 21 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Frank's Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Times Drive-Thru - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Transplant Detroit Style Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Strike Bowl - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Southwestern Style Casita with Lush & Fully fenced Lush Yard** pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private Southwestern Style Casita with Lush & Fully fenced Lush Yard**?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Southwestern Style Casita with Lush & Fully fenced Lush Yard**?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Southwestern Style Casita with Lush & Fully fenced Lush Yard** located?

This family-friendly Tucson holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tucson Botanical Gardens and El Con Mall. University of Arizona is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Perfect for our needs

This was perfect for us - we needed somewhere simple & comfy. As two friends traveling together it was great to have two separate spaces - ample room for both of us! The fold out bed was OK and it was good to have a sink in the other space. The kitchenette was well equipped & perfect for us. Thank you - we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Tucson Weekend

When we checked in while in front of the property, we realized we confirmed the incorrect dates. We called the owner, he stated he'd meet us in 5-minutes, he was at the property in 2-minutes. We were panicking because we also had our adult dog with us and needed a 2-night stay. Fortunately, the other party renting the unit had to leave early, so the owner helped up secure the weekend rental.He couldn't have been any more helpful and accommodating. We had a wonderful stay in Tucson.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

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

Roadrunners Game Visit

Cute property, very clean. We have discussed staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decent stay for the price

The outside was super cute, in a quiet neighborhood. a bit of a strange layout. I wish the interior was as nice as the exterior. It was just ok. Decor was random and sparse, the bed was a metal frame on wheels. Both the pillow shams and the comforter were obviously worn with a few visible holes and appeared to need a washing. There was only one towel and no bath mat on my first of two nights. The cutting boards and bowels were dirty. One of the 2 burners on the small stove didn't work. Overall it was just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

joann r.

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

Excellent

Very southwest feel.Nicely decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

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

Our Adventure in Tuscon, AZ

We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at our pretty casita in Tuscon. It really is a charming place. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen had a few items to help with meal making. There is plenty of shopping in the area and great markets to go to. We had wonderful weather and took full advantage of the lovely landscaped yard, which is totally fenced so our dog was able to roam around. There was so much to explore around the area. We went to the Botanical Garden, Saguaro National Park, Desert Museum, Biosphere 2 (a must see) and the San Xavier del bac Mission. We loved going to Reid Park for dog walks! So many other places to see and enjoy. Taylor and Yuko take pride in their little gem!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen T.

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

A break from the north

All was good - and as advertised. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Nice home and location

Charming little home close to both hiking and city amenities and conveniences, with virdens and hummingbirds feeding by the front door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael W.

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

Nice place, a couple small updates would be great.

We had a good stay at Taylor and Yuko's place. They were friendly (over text) and flexible on check-in time as well. The outdoor area is great.Note that this casita is one of two rental properties on the same lot. Each has its own outdoor space.A couple of things that could have been improved:1) A small shelf in the shower would have made it easier to place toiletries in there. This is especially good for guests (like me) with mobility issues, since it removes the need to keep bending up and down. (The property is otherwise accessible.)2) The "second bed" in this listing is really a fold-out couch that was too flimsy and uncomfortable for my friend to use. Don't think of this as a true two-bedroom property.Other than that, we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexa H.

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

It was ok, just pricey

It's a comfortable casita, clean, well stocked with essentials. Parking was easy. Yard was fenced, but I wouldn't leave a pet unattended as the front gate wouldn't close. My dog escaped, which wasn't fun due to the busy roads nearby. This was my final night of a 6 week cross country road trip with my dog. It ended up being the single most expensive night on the entire trip because I was hit with an additional "pet fee" after booking. I had done many rental bookings throughout my trip, always noting that I was traveling with my dog during the booking process. I was stuck with this additional pet fee after booking because of course I booked last minute & could not cancel. Just annoyed with the five star price for a three to four star place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

nocynic

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

Lovely hosts

We actually met Yuko and their young son as we were checking out, and very much enjoyed talking to them. It was immaculately clean, and when I needed them to replace the propane in the grill, they dealt with it immediately. Two things that you should be aware of before renting, though. The layout is rather odd; the kitchen, while quite well equipped for a VRBO property, is in the same area as the bedroom. This was a bit of a problem for us, as I aways awaken hours before my girlfriend. So I had to disturb her putting my breakfast together and getting the coffee going. And (to be fair, like much of Tucson) it is not a great walking neighborhood. It is not pedestrian friendly, and there isn't much around it as a destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François P.

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

An oasis in the heart of Tucson

Once on the property, you forget that you are in a city. Everything about this place is peaceful. I highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

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

Lovely dog friendly casita

Good central location. Great for dogs because of fenced yard
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan B.

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

Nice place in good location

Spent a long weekend here and loved the close proximity to black crown coffee and other restaurants. Neighborhood felt safe and was relatively quiet aside from the neighbors dog barking. My only complaint is the thermostat schedule. It's so random and would turn the heat off in the middle of the night which was really frustrating because we'd wake up cold. Overall I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Todd S.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Brief visit to Tucson and love the casita!

Really comfortable and spacious casita. Lovely outdoor area that enabled me to enjoy the late fall sunny and warm days in Tucson. It was the perfect place to allow us to explore Tucson during the day and to come home to a nice sweet place in a comfortable neighborhood. And we at the best Mexican food every day of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Nice

Clean and convenient. Close to attractions. Hosts were very responsive to communication
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN C.

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

The right choice

Comfortable …. Private… home away from home. I’ve stayed here three times…. Will stay three more. I highly recommend this place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine L.

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

Charming Casita

The Casita provided a nice, peaceful getaway. Perfect small fenced yard with nice landscaping. Everything you need is provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casita bonita

Quaint casita for a cozy getaway. Great yard for our pup who joined us. Conveniently located for last-minute forgotten supplies. Hosts were very responsive and considerate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Nice backyard Casita

Nice, clean, good space, can't say much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

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

Perfect Desert Home

Was a beautiful home. Exactly what my wife and I were looking for while visiting our daughter at U of A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Marisa D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fine for a short stay

The villa was neatly decorated and had a lot of character. The landscaping was beautiful, the life tree was magical. The fridge was dirty, the pillows were flat and the extra ones were stained, the shower head needed to be replaced… quiet neighborhood, but we will probably not be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A K.

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

Great place to stay!

The casita had everything needed for a pleasant stay. Gorgeous yard and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Taylor & Yuko

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Taylor - I'm originally from Oxford Pennsylvania though Arizona has been my home since 1997 and I absolutely love it! Cooking, gardening and reading are just a few of my favorite things to do in my spare time. I love to travel and am very friendly and personable and enjoy meeting new people from all over the United States and beyond. With that said, hosting is something I enjoy very much :)

Motto: " Live for today, Plan for tomorrow, and Learn from Yesterday"


Yuko - Born and raised in Japan until Junior High, went to High school and college in Tucson Az. Just started my apt in Fukuoka as rental , for I plan on returning to Arizona here in the near future, though Fukuoka will always be "home". Keeping my place there keeps me connected for when I return, Which will be 2-3 times annually. Very much a people person, and this Vacation Rental has been rather fun..:)

Together - We make a great team and We look forward to meeting more people via VRBO

Why they chose this property

This is the adjacent property to my private home, which has another casita behind it that we use as a vacation rental. So if this one isn't open, inquire about the other. With that said, We absolutely LOVE the neighborhood. You can't get any more centrally located to EVERYTHING to do in Tucson ! Close to U OF A, hiking golf, great restaurants, parks, botanical gardens, malls, downtown entertainment etc, while located in a well established quiet neighborhood that was built out in 1940's.

What makes this property unique

Here’s a link to all our other listing -

https://www.vrbo.com/tripboard/b33f031b-1bda-463f-b0d7-c3add8b17cbd

Please have a Look, they are all very nice properties. They are all - CLOSE TO EVERYTHING - shopping , restaurants, The U of A , and we have 7 other listings so we can acamodate almost any group. We also have tables and chairs for events,, and we go all out to make for the best experience with our events coordinator .

Here’s a link to all our other listing -

https://www.vrbo.com/tripboard/b33f031b-1bda-463f-b0d7-c3add8b17cbd

Please have a Look, they are all very nice properties

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English, Spanish, Japanese

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