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Dog-friendly desert oasis with private hot tub in Tucson’s mid-town

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Interior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tucson Mall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly desert oasis with private hot tub in Tucson’s mid-town

The Urban Ranch

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Welcome to the ranch! Discover old-world Tucson at its finest at this charming, lovingly-restored, three-bedroom adobe ranch. You can relax in the outside courtyards while enjoying the birds and native plants of the desert. Plus, a private hot tub can be just the place to soak in bliss at the end of each day. An outdoor shower adds convenience during your stay.

Inside, you'll find custom beams, Saltillo tile, hand-crafted wooden doors, and original paintings inspired by the South West. Prepare quick snacks or full-course meals in the well-equipped, full kitchen and then dine together at a table for six inside or out in its east-facing backyard. Kick back, relax, and spin some records in the central living area, or set up at the desk in the back bedroom, ideal for remote work or schooling (high-speed WiFi is provided). The Urban Ranch champions sustainability with its eco-sustainable landscape, rainwater catchment, and greywater systems. So close to the restaurants downtown and the hikes in Sabino Canyon, you can return to this beautifully landscaped yard in a quiet neighborhood and enjoy a peaceful evening.

Find yourself in a great central Tucson location that is convenient to everything! Just a mile from your door, visit the Tucson Botanical Gardens with its amazing live butterfly exhibit. The ranch is also within a mile of the city’s incredible 131-mile bike loop, running along the city’s Rillito River path. Being less than four miles from the University of Arizona makes this home excellent for visiting your students. Downtown Tucson is six miles away where you can browse the galleries at the Tucson Museum of Art, sample some of the many popular restaurants, and do a little shopping.

THINGS TO KNOW
This property is managed by Vacasa Arizona LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Arizona
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number 21374910 | Registered

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tucson

North Dodge, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Tucson Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabino Canyon and Saguaro National Park. Check out an event or a game at Tucson Convention Center, and consider making time for Pima Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and cycling.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Arizona - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Tucson Mall - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 12 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Tohono Transit Center - 12 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 13 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Culinary Dropout - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Frank's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly desert oasis with private hot tub in Tucson’s mid-town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly desert oasis with private hot tub in Tucson’s mid-town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly desert oasis with private hot tub in Tucson’s mid-town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly desert oasis with private hot tub in Tucson’s mid-town located?

Located in North Dodge, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Tucson Botanical Gardens and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of Arizona. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and San Pedro Chapel are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Nice home

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac S.

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

Central Tucson getaway

Lovely, peaceful home in an OLD Tucson neighborhood. All the amenities... Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

Great spot for the girls

Super cute and perfect home base
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

The Urban Ranch with Character

This is a wonderful house with a ton of character. The property is nicely maintained and we really enjoyed the large backyard. We would definitely rent the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laura D.

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

Great house with one significant issue

Except for one issue, this would have been a perfect stay in a beautiful and clean rental home. The smaller bathroom attached to the small third bedroom has a significant sewer gas issue which was made worse whenever the shower in the other bathroom was used and also when trying to use the exhaust fan (which only drew more sewer gas into the bathroom). This caused some inconvenience as we were with friends and needed all three bedrooms and both bathrooms. I reported the issue to the management company and trust they will address it for future occupants. I don't like to leave negative reviews but would have liked to know this health-related issue before renting this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barry A.

Great place!

The Urban Ranch was very clean, I'm surprised it was pet friendly. Everything was in great shape. The house was very comfortable and will certainly want to book this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

Great

Great indoor and out door space. Spa was warm and clean Loved all the cute details. Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammie C.

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

Mothers and Daughters

The three generations enjoyed our stay. The large kitchen made it easy to all cook together
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Nice Adobe, Poor Property Management

The property was very nice. The outdoor living area was really nice, with a big courtyard. Ceilings were low in a few places, but the house was really cool.The only downside of this rental was the property management team. I had rented for a a full month. After a few days we ran out of garbage bags. So I called them. After 10 minutes of phone tree virtual assistance I finally got a real person. She told me we would only be allowed 2 garbage bags for the entire month's rental!! After my protesting about spending 8k on this rental, she suggested going to the store and buying them myself!!The other problem was a HUGE safety concern. The gas stove knobs were cracked and not working. Somehow I got the gas on but the ignitors with did not go off. The room started filling with gas odors. After a few minutes I finally got the thing turned off but had to open all the windows to vent the gas. Upon inspection, three of the knobs on the gas stove were cracked making them unusable. Again a call to the property management team. They sent someone out. He promised to get some to us quickly. NEVER HEARD BACK FROM HIM for the next three weeks we were there!!! This was an easy fix. My wife searched Amazon and found replacements that could be there in one day. Obviously this property management team didn't care if the building blew up. My advice to the OWNER, fire these people.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Great Southwest Decor and Classic Records

Loved the interior design of the house and the back patio amenities. Beautiful landscaping in the front yard. The family enjoyed listening to the classic records in the living room. The back yard had a lot of dead leaves and needles all over the patio, but Vacasa did eventually sent someone over to clean it up. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Sanctuary Sangri-La in the heart of the Southwest

I loved everything g about the Urban Ranch. It was the perfect escape for rest and relaxation and the hot tub was the absolute best after a long day exploring all Tucson has to offer. The serene setting compliments this adobe style house and the attention to detail was the perfect touch of the southwest. I would highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Such a Charming Home and Property

Beautiful attention to detail inside and out of this wonderful adobe abode. The home feels lived in and well cared for - a pleasure to enjoy indoors and out. Extremely clean and well attended. Wish we had more time at the house to “pretend” we lived there - we were on the go. Mixed older neighborhood of well and not so well kept properties as well as apartments, etc - only ding but it didn’t “bother” us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan T.

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

fit the needs

It was moderately comfortable.. the living area s furniture was very uncomfortable. I had to purchase garbage bags for refuse, there was very little dish soap. the outside chairs were old and tattered. the lighting was sparse in the bedrooms and the AC was minimal for the heat of the week... the ice machine and water feature on the fridge were not working...
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Gary M.

Great house terrible neighborhood. Also mold

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ciaran F.

First time using Vasaca as rental option. 5-star experience

Everyone in the household commented on how great everything was about this place. I'd absolutely book this spot again if traveling to Tuscon. Thank you Vacasa
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

c s.

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

This house is amazing! So well done, comfortable and out of a magazine!

Everyone from start to finish was great to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Julie J.

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

Picture Perfect

This property is lovely. The house is well maintained, extremely clean and the facilities are more than adequate. The photos accurately portray how cool and stylish this house is. What I didn’t like: the neighborhood (dead cat leg in the front yard, old couch on the curb across the street i.e. eyesore and loud neighbors drunk fighting at 3 am even though we were asked to be “good neighbors” and be quiet from 10P-6A.) Also, maybe the cleaning fee is a bit high since I had to run the dishwasher, start a load of towels and take out the trash bins.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

Perfect in Every Way

We've enjoyed quite a few vacation rentals, but this was our hands down favorite. Convenient location in a safe, tidy, historic neighborhood. Superb landscaping on all sides, including a large and very private back patio with a nice bit of mountain view, clean xeriscape surfaces, rain capture system to water an interesting variety of succulents, and a huge hot tub. Interior has gorgeous traditional wood ceilings, saltillo tile floors, everything beautifully updated. We'd could happily live in this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Primo location

We wanted a pleasant place, with a hot tub, and easy access to Sabina Canyon, the river bike path, and several museums and the Botanical Garden. Early morning walks from the front door and the wonderful landscape paintings and art books were extra bonuses.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

janelle f.

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

I will stay here every time I come to Tucson

This house was so impeccable. Authentic Tucson charm. Warmth, comfy and best vibe ever. I will stay here every time I am in Tucson to visit my daughter. We loved it so
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Great indoor and outdoor spaces. Comfortable beds. Clean. Environmentally friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guillermina A.

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

Family Weekend

Home was clean and meet our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla G.

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

Great central place

Very nice, clean, and roomy. Nice back yard. Great central location if you are new to Tucson.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Fun, well-appointed home close to parks and other amenities

We loved the private courtyard (we ate all our meals outside), the well-designed kitchen/dining area, and large comfortable bedrooms. Quiet neighborhood located near Sabino Canyon, downtown Tucson, several playgrounds (we had a toddler in our group), the Desert Museum, etc., etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Perfect Oasis

This home is tastefully decorated and incredibly relaxing. The beds are comfy and the backyard is like a private oasis. Absolutely loved it. :)

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