Santa Fe Style Charmer near University of Arizona

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

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Parking available
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1317 East Ellis Drive, Tucson, AZ, 85719

Tucson Mall
‪5 min drive‬
University of Arizona
‪5 min drive‬
Tucson Convention Center
‪9 min drive‬
Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath town home right in the heart of Tucson.

My home has all the charm of a traditional Santa Fe style home, with Saltillo tile, beehive fireplace, large, colorful kitchen and a covered back patio with views of the Catalina Mountains. There's a community pool in the development for your use.

The house is furnished and fully equipped with all modern appliances: refrigerator, ice maker, oven, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, washer, dryer and barbecue on the back patio.

You are a 5 minute bike ride out the front door to the famous Rillito River Path, which is a 21 mile path that traverses the city, and a 10 minute bike ride (5 minute drive) directly to the University of Arizona down private Mountain Road. Tucson was recently recognized as the only U.S. city as a UNESCO World Gastronomy site, and our home is located just around the corner from the "Campbell Corridor" where many of these great restaurants are located. In addition, there is a weekend Farmer's Market located at St. Phillips Plaza on this corridor, which is about a half mile away.

Sprouts, Trader Joe's and LA Fitness are conveniently located within 2 minutes drive, and my home is only 10-15 minutes from downtown Tucson, where all of the new and vibrant restaurants and activities are emerging. You can even hop on the light rail just 5 minutes from the house and ride that into downtown.

Come see what draws people from all over the world to Tucson and enjoy a stay in our little hidden gem.

Property manager

Chris McAdoo

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Prior approved needed before booking.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1. This is a quiet neighborhood, so out of respect for our neighbors, please no loud noise or parties after 10 pm.

2. Please properly clean all dishes and silverware before putting them away and treat them as though it was your own home.

If animals are permitted, please do not allow them on any of the furniture, including the beds.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tucson

Campus Farm, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. 4th Avenue and Rialto Theatre are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tucson Mall and St. Phillips Plaza. 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. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

St. Phillips Plaza - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Tucson Mall - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
University of Arizona - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Rialto Theatre - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Tucson Convention Center - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

Tohono Transit Center - 4 min drive
Tucson Station - 11 min drive
Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Dao's Tai Pan's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Nancys - ‬2 min drive
‪Guadalajara Grill - ‬7 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Santa Fe Style Charmer near University of Arizona have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Santa Fe Style Charmer near University of Arizona pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Santa Fe Style Charmer near University of Arizona?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Santa Fe Style Charmer near University of Arizona?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Santa Fe Style Charmer near University of Arizona located?

Located in Campus Farm, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from St. Phillips Plaza and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from University of Arizona. Rillito River Park and Rillito Park Horse Racetrack are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

2 Aug 2024

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

Great stay, charming house!

Host was great! Excellent communication and made our nerves about VRBO settle. Check in was flawless and explained well. The house was great! Had everything we needed and having the washer and dryer was sooooo helpful! Pool was literally across the small road and great for the kids in the evening. Would stay here again for sure!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

26 Apr 2024

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

College friends

Terrific location; quiet, safe neighborhood. Owner was fully accessible - and patient!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

1 Apr 2024

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

Highly recommend

This was our second stay here. Chris is a great host- easy to reach, quick to reply, friendly and helpful. The house is clean, comfortable, spacious and ideally located in mid-town Tucson. Close to the Loop trail, the university, shopping, Tucson Mall and many restaurants. The neighborhood is friendly, safe and quiet.

Stayed 151 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Joy W.

19 Oct 2023

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

Mom comfort trip

Great location to U of AZ campus! Very quiet neighborhood. I felt very safe staying there alone. I cooked for college kids and the kitchen had everything I needed! I was expecting a private pool however the pool was very close and not crowded even thought it was a community pool! House was clean !

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

28 Apr 2023

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

Perfect for our Needs

We had just come from staying at a hotel in Scottsdale, cramped into one room. This was a welcome pleasure to have the whole house for all five of us at less than the cost in Scottsdale. Chris was very communicative regarding check in and the couple of times we connected with him at the beginning and end of our stay. The house is very shaded so it would stay cool on hot summer days. There were 3 rooms, a main living area, eating area, kitchen, and 2 full bathrooms with a covered small patio that had a bbq (we did not use it). Location was perfect for us. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

7 Apr 2023

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

Great place to stay in Tucson

This is a very comfortable, clean and well equipped house with a private patio on a quiet street. It’s conveniently located within walking distance of the Loop Trail and many restaurants. Chris is an excellent host. We look forward to returning.

Stayed 121 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

2 Apr 2022

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

Great Base to Experience Tucson

We stayed for two months and had a brief visit with our daughter and son-in-law. It’s a modest older home in north central Tucson. It was very clean (big deal!) and the owner, Chris, is great. But the location is superb. There are four grocery stores, each about a mile and a quarter away depending on which way you go. You have Fry’s, Safeway, Trader Joe’s and Sprouts. The Guadalajara Original Grill is a very good Mexican restaurant you can easily walk to. Downtown is 20 minutes. So is Sabino Canyon. The national parks are a bit farther but easy. It is right in the middle of everything. You can easily ride a bike to the Loop and then you can ride forever. Pickleball and tennis are 10 minutes away at the racquet club. So clean, convenient, great owner. It’s a simple older home so if you’re looking for a palace it won’t be your thing. I tried to rebook for next year but it is already taken. The word is out.

Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Isabel C.

15 Apr 2019

Sweet stay

Common areas , ie kitchen, dining , living areas very nice. As was outside patio. Bathrooms could use update, newer fixtures, grab bars, and bedrooms need new bedding and more lighting.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Shandeen G., BELLINGHAM

31 Oct 2018

Quiet and comfortable

A pleasant place to stay. Quiet neighborhood allowed for a great night's sleep every night. The patio was terrific. Air fresheners in every room were a little overwhelming for the senses, though. Note to owner: master bath sink stopper needs to be fixed so it can open and close properly. It was stuck closed when we arrived, so my husband spent 30 minutes trying to fix it only to discover the stopper plunger wasn't even connected to the mechanism under the sink. Also, you might consider adding another towel rack in front bathroom to accommodate the six guests you are otherwise set up for. (We were only four, but there wasn't enough towel space for the two people sharing the front bathroom.)

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

6 Apr 2018

Perfect base for biking

The condo was perfect for our biking trip in Tucson: just a few blocks away from the beautiful Rillito River Park section of the Loop. The kitchen and bathrooms were well-stocked, and the condo stayed wonderfully cool (if a little dark) in the sunny, 80-degree weather.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Heather M.

18 June 2017

Enjoyable

This was a perfect location, great place and very helpful owners. We will plan to stay again next year!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Siraelle M.

1 May 2017

Wonderful place Great family great communication

I loved every single moment spent in that house

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Taomi G.

18 Feb 2017

Wonderful stay in great neighborhood

Impeccable, very spacious and comfortable house with all the amenities you wish for a short or long stay in beautiful Tucson. Will come back and stay in the same house! Thank you for welcoming us!

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Candy H., Howell MI

16 Jan 2017

Great location for sightseeing in Tucson.

Home more than met our expectations. Owner very easy to work with. Great restaurants in the area. We love hiking in the desert and you can visit both sides of the desert quite easily from this location. Home was well maintained in we always felt safe. We were a short distance from Reid Park which we thoroughly enjoyed along with the zoo. Lots of little touches in the house which made if feel like home. Would recommend this home for anyone visiting the area. Thanks to Chris's parents for all the help and information they provided. P.S. We love Sprouts.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

steven g.

3 Dec 2016

Highly recommended

Very good location. Near Tucson Mall (5 minute drive). Very nice people to talk to. Everything in good working condition. Clean no bugs. Apartment has an Old Santa Fe look but very nice.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S., Live Oak, California

14 Nov 2016

Very nice

The owners were very nice and communicated very well with me. The place was clean, had good internet, and was nice and quiet. I would recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lyle M.

1 Aug 2016

The house was as described, only better.

I and my two grandsons stayed at the Santa Fe style charmer for 30 days in July, 2016. The location was perfect for us. We were close to the library, Tucson Racquet and Swim club, the university and our place of business. The swimming pool is perfect for that end of day cooling off. We found the house clean and well equipped. All of the appliances worked well. Many of our meals were prepared on the grill. When we were not eating in, we sampled some of Tucson's myriad of Mexican restaurants. The covered parking was important to us as the daytime temperatures always exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit. While in Tucson we also enjoyed visits to the Pima Air Park, Arizona Historical Museum, and Desert Museum as well as hiking and camping nearby. I would definitely recommend this property to my friends and will seek this rental if we return to Tucson.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

17 May 2016

Great hospitality

The owners met us with a bottle of wine and that set a tone for the whole stay. The house was perfect for our needs and helped us relax and enjoy a great week in Tucson. Thanks for the great hospitality!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

claude L., Levis

3 May 2016

we had a good stay, quiet and comfortable I loved it

So nice and clean. I recommand it!!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cat L.

1 Apr 2016

Great property, quiet location

This is a great property! Convenient location and very quiet area. Pool is just across the street. Kitchen is stocked nicely with whatever you may need. Secluded patio with a grill. Large space for dining indoors or hanging out watching tv. The owner is extremely helpful and accessible. Will definitely stay here again next time we're in Tucson.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Elaine H.

20 Mar 2016

Very good

Our group consisted of two couples and dog and we very much enjoyed our stay here. The property was spacious and clean with a well-stocked kitchen, comfortable living area, pleasantly shaded patio area and front carport. The swimming pool just a few feet from the carport, although not heated and too cold for use during our stay, was still a nice area to lounge in the sunshine. The house is within a 15 to 20 minute walk to some great restaurants and pubs including el Saguarito where we enjoyed every taco Tuesday and their nightly entertainment. Also walking distance or short drives away were grocery stores, shopping centres, weekend markets & horse races at Rio Rillito. Great bike paths & running/walking trails were along the Rio but unfortunately the bikes originally detailed in the listing were not available. Several reasonably priced golf courses were within 30 minutes (Forty-Niner, Quarry Pines, Crooked Tree & El Conquistador) as were numerous hiking trails in the surrounding mountains as described in a book left by the owners.

Stayed 40 nights in Feb 2016

About the host

Hosted by Chris McAdoo

I'm originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, but have lived in Tucson for 21 years. I have lived in NYC, L.A., Phoenix and Tucson. I am a passionate travel photographer, enjoy yoga, hiking and skiing in the winter time. I've also had the chance to travel all over the world and love discussing favorite travel destinations with my guests.

Why they chose this property

This was my first home in Tucson. Tucson is not super easy to traverse by freeway, so what I liked about this home when I bought it, was it's easy, close access to everything you want to get to. The location is hard to beat. The home is walking distance to the famous Rillito River path, where you can walk, ride your bike or rollerblade.

What makes this property unique

There are excellent restaurant choices for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and varying from casual to upscale, all within 5-10 minutes from my home.

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