You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cactus Cottage: close to UA, remodeled historical home
Renovated historic home in the heart of Tucson. Plenty of space and sleeping arrangements for the whole family. Pet friendly. With puzzles, Smart TV & casting services, cards, games and a beautifully lit patio area - you'll have all the entertainment you need right at home. Don't forget to make a fresh cup of coffee with our fully stocked Keurig, including 25+ fun flavors. ~~~ Located in central Tucson. 5 minutes to University of Arizona. 10 minutes to downtown. 90 minutes to Phoenix.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from University of Arizona. A water park and concierge services are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Services include a concierge and babysitting
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Just a 1-minute drive from University of Arizona and 6 minutes from Tucson Convention Center
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly vacation home also features a garden and concierge services.
Property manager
Kaela Ward
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
4 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Wildlife walks 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
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 4 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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: 7
Note from host: All events MUST be pre-approved. Thanks!
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Cactus Cottage: close to UA, remodeled historical home Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Matt C., Minneapolis, MN
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Central Location and Classic Charm
Cute home with lots of space for family to spread out in super central location.
Matt C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
2/10 Terrible
Emily D.
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Owner cancelled 2 hours from check-in and offered no support
The owner sent one single message two hours before check-in and cancelled our reservation. They neither offered help nor pointed us in the right direction. Actually, they never even responded to our messages. Our girls weekend trip ended up totally ruined after hours (and more money) spent on the phone with vrbo support while sitting in our cars at night in Tuscon. I hope this person is at least penalized internally. I should add that they cancellation was because they accidentally doubled booked on another platform. So, renter beware!!! You could end up stranded in Tuscon with an owner that refuses to reply or point you in any help direction.
Emily D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Graham M.
6 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Graham M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin D., Houston, TX
28 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Tuscon
Great location adjacent to University of Arizona. Comfortable accommodation. Quiet neighborhood.
Kevin D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather M.
21 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation stay
Great home for graduation. Close to north campus. Enough room for 8 of us to be together and be comfortable for a few days.
Heather M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Pat C.
2 Dec 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Issues
Stairs to second floor serious hazard for senior citizens
No coffee pods
None of the beds had pillow cases and one no blanket or duvet cover. We found them and towels in the dryer
Not enough laundry soap for 6 adults washing towels
Not enough trash bags
broken window in bedroom off patio
shower curtain was disgustingly dirty
power plug for patio lights didn't work so we used the roof level plug
the shade sail had no ropes to put it up
There was a sewer type order when the laundry room bathroom was used.
The dishwasher had an odor until it was run
The dining room table had enough dust on it that you could write your name in it
The positive was the location was near all our events
I paid a lot of money to stay and am not happy about it. My family made the best of it but was not a pleasant environment
Pat C.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Frances S.
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Frances S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Margaret B., Scottsdale, AZ
10 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Historic but Comfortable Close to U of A
We stayed at this house for a family member's U of A graduation. It fit all of us (multiple generations) comfortably, everyone slept very well, and the kitchen had all we needed. It was clean and updated, but also had nice historic architecture. The location was perfect, and the management was very responsive and nice. We would definitely stay there again.
Margaret B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
staci b.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tucson Stay
Home was just as listed. Very clean. Easy to access. Great location - very close to UA campus. Had all that we needed. I would highly recommend. Only downside (if you want to call it that) is that the stairs leading up to the extra room with the 3 twin beds is SUPER steep. Other than that, it was fabulous!
staci b.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Timothy W.
16 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay.
Communication with property manager was fantastic. Location is near downtown and campus. Safe, good neighborhood. Would gladly stay here again
Timothy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Eric M., San Carlos, CA
6 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home in Tuscon!!
The property was nice and the communication with the manager was excellent. We did not encounter any significant issues. We were missing a pan needed to cook with and the owner went out of her way to drop off a brand new set! Would definitely stay here again if I was in the area.
Eric M.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Chad C.
15 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Review:
Marketing info was accurate. Fairly humble
abode in a good location. Would benefit from more deck furniture.
Chad C.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
John D.
25 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sun Seeking
We really loved staying at this house! The manager is very attentive and the house well kept. It is full of interesting a relaxing spaces with natural light. It worked well for a "working-vacation" spot while we visited our UA student daughter and hiked and ate our way around greater Tucson.
John D.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ronald K.
10 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We loved this house. Great location, good parking, nice patio and overall fantastic value. The fourth bedroom is behind a door that does not look like an access door, but it is. The steps are steep, so you need to have agile people to utilize the room. It's a good use of space and kind of a fun room. I would rent this place again.
Ronald K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sam A., Maypearl Texas
6 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
cozy historical
cozy little house with good A/c and plenty of beds. very clean and accommodating
Sam A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristin O.
23 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Tucson gem
Such a comfortable quaint bungalow! Great hospitality! They thought of every detail! Loved these accommodations.