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Tucson Desert Rendezvous

Family-friendly holiday home in Tucson with a water park

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Sleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Reid Park Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tucson Desert Rendezvous

Midtown Tucson Desert Rendezvous

Just a Block away from Our other Listings!! ( Read the Reviews on them and you'll know this will be a Great Place to Visit Kids in College or to escape the Winter Elements or even StayCations!! Recently Remodeled in 2018, the Place is absolutely beautiful.


This Property has full kitchen, free wifi, Big Back Yard, Room for Rv, Covered Patio for entertaining, A/C and heat ( 0f Course ) Off Street parking, Washer / Dryer inside casita, Tv, Direct Tv- and much more — !! Alvernon Park is just a block away and El Con Mall is just a few minutes away. You can’t be more centrally locates to everything worthy of doing in Tucson than this Neighborhood!!



GUEST ACCESSS

Guest have access to the entire house, lovely front and back porch, fully fenced back yard, and off street parking for 2 cars. There is plenty of space behind the house and in the driveway to park an RV (though not covered).

GUEST INTERACTION

We live in the neighborhood and are available any time for questions. That being said, 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.

OTHER THNGS TO NOTE~~


Only a few blocks away from the largest park in Tucson ( Reid Park), Reid Park Zoo, the driving range and golf course, as well as just a few minutes from downtown and of course the University of Arizona. Public transportation is close as well as a cute little neighborhood park is right around the corner. If you have a chance, take a walk or bike ride around the Peter Howell neighborhood we are a part of and enjoy all the beautiful homes. (It is a very lovely neighborhood).

** Rates are Seasonal **
** 15 dollar per night for each extra guest past 2 **

~~IF THIS ONE DOESN'T QUITE FIT YOUR NEEDS, ASK ABOUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS - 663815, 969240, 960915, 1172513, 1074835, 1169254. ALL THESE HOMES ARE WITHIN A BLOCK OF ONE ANOTHER / MAJOR CROSS STREETS ARE ALVERNON & SPEEDWAY.!!



Warm Arizona Regards

Taylor & Yuko

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
All ages
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
With owners approval
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
With $60-150.00 dollar fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside the casita 20 ft from doorway

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please remove bed linens and start in the washing machine. Don’t put the shams of comforters in the washing machine we take care of those!
Empty out all items from the fridge and put in the outside trash
Please sign the guest book :-)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Empty fridge and Take out all Trash.
Quiet after midnight and No extra overnight guests beyond what is listed on reservation without owners approval.
Strip All Dirty towels and sheets ( not comforters or shams ) and put in washer and start before you leave

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: 6
Note from host: With owners approval
Long-term renters welcome
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 next to a golf course and in the mountains. Shoppers can check out Tucson Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Arizona - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Park Place Mall - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 9 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Frank's Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Brucha - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tucson Desert Rendezvous pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Tucson Desert Rendezvous?

As of 3 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tucson Desert Rendezvous on 4 November 2025 start from NZ$281.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Tucson Desert Rendezvous?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tucson Desert Rendezvous?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tucson Desert Rendezvous located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bj g., Oregon

Great studio apartment for a couple with two little dogs.

We found this apartment very clean and comfortable. The towels and bed linens were very good quality. The apartment was sufficiently equipped to take care of all of our needs. We found the neighborhood very quiet even on New Years Eve. The customer service was outstanding. For example we were low on propane for the BBQ and Taylor delivered another tank on Christmas Day! We will definitely stay with Taylor and Yuko at a future visit to Tucson.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful

Could not be home for Christmas. But this property made me feel like I was at home. Taylor and his wife are very accommodating and very helpful and definitely filled with the Christmas spirit. they made my otherwise dreadful Christmas all the more tolerable the way they decorated this lovely property up! Would recommend this to anyone who is in the area, as it is centrally Located to everything

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location

Nice but the way too small bed

The overall space was nice and clean however, the bed was so small no two normal size adults could honestly fit in that bed comfortably. I wound up having to sleep on the couch for two nights. We never had the opportunity to meet the owners due to our late arrival and subsequent departure on the day we left. The room was clean although the bathroom window area was quite dusty. I would definitely recommend this place. However, again if you are staying alone, it would’ve been perfect but for two full size adults, the bed was just way too small :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jannette K.

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

Highly recommend

Very nice in every respect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carla R.

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

Quiet location

Was a great location. Close to restaurants, and was a fairly easy to navigate anywhere we needed to go. Host is friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara H.

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

Quaint dog friendly spot with quick access to city!

Myself, partner, and Great Dane enjoyed our week long stay at the casita in early January! They allowed us to check in a little early and we used a lock box to check in, easy! The place has a flat long drive way that we could almost fit our 38ft Class A motor home in! We RV full time and needed to put the rig in the shop for a week. The house was well equipped so we could work (great wifi), cook, do laundry, and relax. The property managers were very easy to get a hold of and answered within minutes. They even came and fixed the tv remote for us! We felt comfortable and relaxed! Keep in mind that this casita shares the property with a home. While we stayed, there was no one in the larger home which was nice so the owners let us use the bigger yard for our dog. The Casitas yard is very small but pretty private. So just something to know that you could share the driveway with other guest and the casita and main home are pretty close. All in all we were thankful to find a clean, safe space to stay for a week with our huge Great Dane! Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Long stay

This is a guest house with a small enclosed yard, however there is not a door from the house to the yard, you must go through the main house backyard to get to the guest house yard. The place is okay for a short stay, but there was not another option available at the time, so we stayed a month. The price was high, 4k for a month, and it is a one room place with small separate bathroom. Bed is a Murphy bed, small and low to the ground, uncomfortable. Bathroom is small, shower head is low, made for a short stature person. Furniture was cheap and not comfortable. There is a large mesquite tree in the driveway that will cover you car with its little leaves. Yard is full of gravel and cactus with an aggressive dog next door that barks and growls everytime you walk outside. Nice park close by, but have to watch out for the homeless camp across the street from park. Tile floors were nice. Hosts were responsive. I think it would be fine for a short stay, but it is expensive.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

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

Great location, great price

Spent 2 weeks here and enjoyed my stay. Great internet speed helped when I had to work from the Casita.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betz G.

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

Pick this one!

Super host doesn’t begin to express Taylor and Yuko. The Casita was charming and met all our needs, as well as our dogs. I can’t begin to thank Taylor for being right there when the internet had a glitch. We would definitely stay again! Thank you Betz & Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

William T.

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

Nice

It was nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Ronald M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

Pee stains on the toilet when I got there. Made me realize other areas need cleaning, and have so I cleaned the areas myself (in the time of coronavirus). Listing is misleading because the backyard is for the owners, not for the guests (plus they have a dog who might bite you if you try and go outside). Complete lack of privacy because owners are often at the backyard and most of the blinds are for the backyard. That means the blinds have to stay shut so that the owners don't see you. Owners can hear everything hoing on inside the guesthouse, and the guest can hear the owners very loudly in the backyard. Owners were loud by thw guest house, and have woke me up talking on the phone. Moaing the lawn, talking loudly ect.. I had to accept the fact that even phone conversations or anything I do is being heard by the owners when they are outside. Felt really uncomfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith P., Posen, MI

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

Tucson Vacation

We were very comfortable and did a lot of sight seeing. Happy to have the maps and brochures left there for us.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Burton N.

Tucson Stay

Studio was clean and met our needs. For the price, it was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Crystal D.

Nice! Clean! Fantastic Super Host!

I visited Tucson for my UofA college student back in August and now every time I plan my trip back, I book with Taylor and Yuko.This home was clean, convenient to the university, perfect for one or two, has everything you will ever need, but most of all the hosts are amazing! Quick to respond, quick to accommodate and a pleasure to rent from. In February of this year I stayed at another rental of this super host and I was not disappointed. Now I have friends in Tucson that I can reach out too everytime I need a home. 5 ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful casita, Taylor and Yuko were very responsive. Casita was very clean and quiet.

Very clean and quiet. Would prefer to have deadbolt on side door but otherwise it was perfect. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Fredric H.

Very nice spacious casita - would be perfect with a wider bed!

My husband and I were very happy with the condition of the casita, its location, and the inviting patio area that was great to come home to during our days of sightseeing. However the listing was somewhat misleading when it said it would sleep 2 to 4 with a twin/single . murphy bed. The murphy bed is rather narrow for 2 adults, and there is no other bed. Although the sectional is large and very comfortable for seating, it made for a very uncomfortable night's sleep. Thankfully, Taylor brought a comfy cot over when we requested it for our final two nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

Just perfect for a Staycation -

Sweet spot for me and my fiancé to get away without going away ! Nice neighborhood, lots of great eateries close by and a park that was perfect for taking our malshepoo! Taylor and Yuko were perfect hosts - start to finish. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

FRED M.

A lovely neighorhood retreat in Tucson

This was our first time renting through VRBO. As we searched through the properties available we found this place. We came to Tucson for a month. Specifically to visit our daughter who has lived in Tucson for the past 6 years and secondly to escape the winter in Chicago. All I can say in that our every expectation was more than met. Taylor, the owner, was receptive to our needs. The place was exceptionally clean. We were made to feel at home. I would recommend this location as a place to stay without reservation.
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Just right for us.

We came from Mexico to visit with friends. Wonderful casa and wonderful host. Hope we can come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gail H., Mesa, AZ

Sweet Getaway Casita

Nice open-concept casita tucked in a great neighborhood close to downtown Tucson, UofA, and nearby attractions. It is perfectly sized for a solo-traveler or couple (bed is a large single/full), Pet-friendly, and stocked with all the basics. Main backyard/courtyard is shared with the main house, but there is a private separate backyard available for more privacy if desired. Onsite washer/dryer shared with the main house renters is a nice plus for those longer stays. Owners are very attentive and ready to meet all your needs. My pups and I throughly enjoyed our stay here. Thanks so much Taylor & Yuko!!! Gratefully, Gail & the Littles
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

heather m.

Very Responsive Owners

The place was great and the owners were very responsive. We had a small issue with the renters in the property that shared the yard with this property, but the owners were very responsive and worked quickly to resolve it. The place was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for a weekend away in Tucson. We'd stay here or in one of their other properties again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Really clean and fantastic location

Owners very nice, responsive, helpful, kind hosts. Place very clean and comfortable located in a very good location in Tucson.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Sheree H.

Comfortable and convenient!

We loved our stay in Tucson! Taylor and Yuko are so friendly and helpful. Our casita was clean, quiet and so centrally Iocated. Great coffee and Korean restaurant close by! I packed lightly thinking we would have a washer and dryer but there wasn’t either. Otherwise the casita had everything we hoped it would and more!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Awesome place!

This place does not disappoint - lovely, comfortable and has absolutely everything you need! The owners have thought of every little detail to make you feel completely at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Absolutely fabulous

This was my first time staying at a home and not a hotel when away for business. Taylor and Yuko’s casita was terrific and I will definitely stay again. The casita was huge with a full kitchen, a sectional couch, and a large TV on a swivel so you could watch your favorite show from anywhere in the room. Laundry room was available just outside your door. Quiet and safe neighborhood near everything in Tucson. I stayed for three days and could not be happier. Taylor texted me the day before my arrival with instructions for the lockbox and checked in via text to see if I needed anything. I felt that they were there if I needed anything but everything had been taken care of. I even had fresh fruit on the dining room table. Thanks again for a wonderful experience,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Taylor Bard

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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 :)

Why they chose this property

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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