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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

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Tucson, AZ
  • University of Arizona
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rialto Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tucson Convention Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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.
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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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt C., Minneapolis, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Central Location and Classic Charm
Cute home with lots of space for family to spread out in super central location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily D.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in Tuscon
Great location adjacent to University of Arizona. Comfortable accommodation. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Pat C.

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
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B., Scottsdale, AZ

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

staci b.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay.
Communication with property manager was fantastic. Location is near downtown and campus. Safe, good neighborhood. Would gladly stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M., San Carlos, CA

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review:
Marketing info was accurate. Fairly humble abode in a good location. Would benefit from more deck furniture.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam A., Maypearl Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
cozy historical
cozy little house with good A/c and plenty of beds. very clean and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tucson gem
Such a comfortable quaint bungalow! Great hospitality! They thought of every detail! Loved these accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022