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Timeless Elegance ~ 1920's Sam Hughes Casita Mariposa ~ Walk to UA! Parking

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Grand windows let natural light in the inviting and warm living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Timeless Elegance ~ 1920's Sam Hughes Casita Mariposa ~ Walk to UA! Parking

Welcome to Villa Blanca Mariposa

Experience timeless elegance and bespoke charm at Villa Blanca Mariposa, a serene retreat blending historic character with modern comforts. Nestled in the heart of Tucson's iconic Sam Hughes National Historic Neighborhood, this lovingly restored 1920s bungalow offers a perfect oasis just two blocks from the University of Arizona, within a mile of the University Medical Center, and conveniently close to the Gem Show venues and all Central Tucson attractions.

Indulge in a historically charming touch with this bright, spacious, and exquisitely updated home.

Fully Outfitted Kitchen: Gourmet stainless steel range, microwave, coffee maker, blender, and all utensils.
Elegant Dining: A cozy dining room for four, adorned with beautiful furnishings.
Luxury Amenities: All utilities, high-speed internet, and cable television included. Enjoy a 42-inch flat-panel TV in the living room and a 32-inch Smart TV in the master bedroom.
Charming Vintage Bathroom: Stocked with plush, luxury linens.
Comfortable Accommodations: A master bedroom with a sumptuous king-sized bed and a half-bedroom featuring a twin trundle bed for up to two additional guests.
Step outdoors and discover your private sanctuary. The expansive rear patio serves as an open-air living and dining space, complete with a stainless steel grill and comfortable furnishings. Delight in Tucson's idyllic weather while sipping your morning coffee amidst lush local vegetation, serenaded by birds and butterflies.

Additional conveniences include:

Complimentary covered off-street parking.
HE washer/dryer for your laundry needs.
Well-behaved pets are welcome (with prior approval).
Strictly no smoking allowed.
Villa Blanca Mariposa invites you to embrace the essence of bespoke hospitality, offering a quintessential Tucson experience in an enchanting setting. Let your journey begin here.

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○ Bookings within 24 hours of check-in will require a driver's license prior to check-in

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About the area

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this holiday home is in the city centre. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium and Centennial Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pinery Canyon Loop and Children's Museum Tucson. Travelling with kids? Consider Zocalo and Reid Park Zoo. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • McKale Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Arizona Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Centennial Hall - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 4 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Broadway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Noodies - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 169 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a beautiful historic neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes Erica was most helpful . The house was very comfortable for a month stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lereece L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home. Very cozy and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ambyr M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, walking distance to campus, super clean, easy communication with the owner. Erica, the owner, was great and very informative. We loved our stay and will book again when we visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erica was an excellent host in all aspects of our stay including communication, answering questions and providing very useful info. She was very responsive to all of our needs in terms of using the property. It is clear and obvious that she works hard and takes great pride in her property. We could not have asked for anything more.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a find - both the property and owner. Both are 5 stars and would recommend to anyone exploring U of A or Tucson. Erica the owner was a gem and offers a fantastic property and information on the area.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is ideally located in the heart of Tucson, blocks from the U of A campus. Our host, Erica, was very gracious, welcoming and offered recommendations on key points of interest and cultural events. The historic home has charm and character, without being pretentious. The outdoor courtyard and patio areas provided for pleasant relaxation in a garden sanctuary. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is jammed packed with everything you could possibly need for cooking and hosting, relaxing and enjoying your time with loved ones. Its location is safe and snug near some of downtownTucson's most exciting attractions! For the size of the home and its natural southwestern beauty and all of its super cozy furnishings this house is totally worth the price! Thank you so much so such a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Great Place to visit your U of Arizona student

Great place and super quaint…… second time we have stayed here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in and check out we’re seamless. One minor operator error with the heat system but the host was super “on it” and came over immediately. Plenty of towels, every kitchen appliance and piece of cooking equipment you could possibly need. Full spice cabinet, LOTS of travel artifacts, books and games. She thought of everything! Arrived to a sweet note, water, snacks, bottle of wine, lights on. Beautiful cozy place to stay with ole Thank you of outdoor space for morning coffee or a nice meal!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Tucson in July

My husband and I had a wonderful stay. We needed to get some work done on a property we own in town. Staying at this VRBO was such a treat. Great to end each of our work days in this beautiful, quiet retreat. Erica was very gracious and communicative throughout our stay. Will book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Love the location

Beautiful home near everything! Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

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

Great place and great host

Our stay exceeded expectations. Erica added personal touches that elevated our experience. Responses to questions were fast and she went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Funtastic!

We really enjoyed our stay! Convenient, cute as heck, charming....FUN!!! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Great spot in Sam Hughes area or Tucson

This is a nice cozy unit in a great area of Tucson. You are walking distance to the University and have access to a lot of amenities within a short walk/drive. Erica is an awesome host who provides lots of local area content and is readily available to answer questions or help with any issues that crop up. We will look to stay here again next time we are in Tucson.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay at Erica’s beautiful home and would stay there again in a heartbeat! She was a gracious hostess and made us feel at home at all times. I didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kyle lynn c.

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

Sam Hughes Neighborhood Stay

Erica was a wonderful host. The Casita had everything we needed and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

We loved our stay. The house was just as advertised with personal touches just for us. There were fresh flowers too! The bedding was so luxurious and bath towels so fluffy. Walking distance to campus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Charming

This property is wonderful! Beautifully cared for and furnished. Erica provides some extra personal touches that are thoughtful and appreciated. The location is amazing for any U of A family - walkable. Felt at home during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Erica's communication was seamless. Simple details like the personalized scrabble memo's Erica left for our family in each room was such a kind and thoughtful gesture. I appreciated the popular eateries and Things to do around town that Erica provided as well. This home was more than I expected and the energy that filled it is exactly what my soul needed. Moreover, the amenities (AC, full kitchen, washer/dryer) furnishings, decor, books, etc added to the timeless atmosphere which made our stay too comfortable. My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to enjoying this special home again or exploring one of Erica's other rentals. Mahalo Erica!
HI > AZ Freshman Season Bear Down
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli T.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Erica made us feel right at home in this 1920 pueblo. The home was very clean, full of charm and was fully stocked for our stay. She added personal touches that made our getaway even more special. We highly recommend this little home - we'd love to come back sometime and enjoy it all over again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

peter c.

great property

We really enjoyed the property and the location. Erika is a great host and made everything simple. We used the pool and fitness center at the university. Great facilities for $8 per visit
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy and Rob N.

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

Perfect Stay!

We loved this property! It is an absolutely charming home with so many special touches. Erika's communication about local restaurants was so appreciated as were the treats left for us!:) We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Perfect getaway!

Villa Blanca Mariposa is peaceful & beautiful. Loved the Southwest vintage decor and tranquil outdoor space. Personalized touches throughout. Short walk to UofA campus. Thank you Erica!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

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

Cute home in Sam Hughes

We had a great stay with Erica. The house is in a great location and absolutely adorable. The outdoor seating is great, if the weather was cooler we would have spent a lot of time there. There was unfortunately an issue with the refrigerator, but I assume this is a one-off as it was a new refrigerator. Overall it was a great spot for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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