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1 mile to UofA, 5 minutes to downtown. 360 views of city lights & mountains!

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Exterior
Room
Private kitchen
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, 4th Avenue
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Centennial Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1 mile to UofA, 5 minutes to downtown. 360 views of city lights & mountains!

Truly a one of a kind home in the center of Tucson! 1 mile to UofA & 5 minutes to downtown. Comfortable & beautifully decorated! Roof deck is a must see with 360 degree views of the mountains and city lights! Huge kitchen with coffee bar. Pretty backyard with hot tub, hammocks, fire pit, grill, yard games, & more. Just off Campbell Ave corridor which has tons of restaurants, coffee shops, and stores within walking distance. Bike or walk along Mountain Ave to reach the UofA. Perfect vacation!
The space
First Floor - 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, ping pong table, and kitchen. (Bedroom 1 has 2 queen beds, bedroom 2 has one queen bed, and bedroom 3 had 2 twin beds. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a bathroom)
Second Floor - primary bedroom with one king bed, one queen bed and a small fold down sofa. Primary bedroom has a private bathroom.
Third Floor - large outside roof deck with table, chairs and lights.
Guest access
Guests have full access to the main property. The casita is rented separately. It is fenced off and is off limits to guests of the main house.
Other things to note
Unsupervised children are not allowed in the hot tub or on the roof deck at any time.

Guests should observe quiet hours from 10pm-8am.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any kind inside the house. No unsupervised children on the roof deck or in the hot tub at any time.

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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
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
Property Registration Number 21451936

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this holiday home is in the city centre. University of Arizona Museum of Art and Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tucson Botanical Gardens and Shonto Trading Post. Travelling with kids? Consider Zocalo and Children's Museum Tucson. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling, horse riding and mountain climbing in the area.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 4th Avenue - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Arizona Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • McKale Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Centennial Hall - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 11 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fry's Fuel Center - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Doughbird - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 mile to UofA, 5 minutes to downtown. 360 views of city lights & mountains! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 1 mile to UofA, 5 minutes to downtown. 360 views of city lights & mountains!?

As of 22 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 mile to UofA, 5 minutes to downtown. 360 views of city lights & mountains! on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$492, 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.

How much is parking at 1 mile to UofA, 5 minutes to downtown. 360 views of city lights & mountains!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 mile to UofA, 5 minutes to downtown. 360 views of city lights & mountains!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 mile to UofA, 5 minutes to downtown. 360 views of city lights & mountains!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 mile to UofA, 5 minutes to downtown. 360 views of city lights & mountains! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of 4th Avenue and University of Arizona. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium and University of Arizona Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 12 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very comfortable for our group of 8. We enjoyed hanging out together in the indoor open spaces as well as enjoying the hot tub and games outside as well. Overall, very enjoyable stay and very convenient to the University of Arizona where we spent our days.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This space was perfect for our big family- a great yard, hot tub, huge kitchen area, and rooms with multiple beds made our family trip fun and convenient. The space was clean and low maintenance, and the owner was communicative and friendly. I would definitely come back here!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as listed/shown, and it made us feel at home during a difficult weekend, celebrating the life of my husband's sister.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Great Stay

Clean house and great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heidi h.

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

Gem Show Stay

The property was lovely, clean, and cozy.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tannisha H.

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

5star

It was an amazing stay. We loved it definitely will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Peefect for Entire Family

We stayed here for our daughters graduation from UofA. Everything was great. Enough room for everyone, plenty of seats, the backyard was an additional great space to use. Would recommend to abyone looking for a place with a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherilyn S.

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

Family get together

House and yard were great for games and socializing. Nicely appointed. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Great Stay in Tucson

The house was very comfortable; we loved the open spaces and the ping-pong table got a lot of use. Overall, the house allowed us to relax in our downtime and that was very much appreciated. The neighborhood also seemed quiet and safe and we were able to get out for a walk or run for some exercise.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Graduation!!!

Great weekend for our large family of 6- lots of room for everyone and fun things to do in the yard. Perfect location and beautiful home!! We loved it!! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Amazing property

We just got back from Family Weekend at U of A, and stayed at this beautiful property. Everything about the home is perfect, from the comfortable and spacious rooms, enormous kitchen, beautiful backyard and rooftop deck. There was an awesome game room stocked with a ping pong table, tons of card games, etc and the kids loved it. It's rare to see a rental so immaculate.....there was not a speck of dust on any of the outdoor furniture and the interior was fantastic. The hostess was incredibly accommodating and responsive, and beyond flexible with us. We appreciated the stay and wonderful customer service. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and super accommodating. Lots of options for activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Candace Riccardi

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My name is Candace. I started hosting in 2020 after 18 years of working in corporate America. My husband and I are extremely hands-on. We love designing and managing our properties, as well as interacting with guests. Our goal is to provide clean and well equipped spaces that we would want to stay at with our family. We have high standards so our guests can relax and enjoy their time with us!

Why they chose this property

Samos is a quiet neighborhood, but it's close to all the action. Centrally located, 1 mile from the UfoA. 5 minutes to downtown. Walking distance to the Campbell Ave corridor with loads of restaurants, shopping, salons, coffee shops, and more. Great neighborhood for walking your dogs! Mountain Ave is exceptional for biking. Ideal spot!

What makes this property unique

This is one of the most unique homes in Tucson, and certainly in the area. Our roof deck offers a 360 degree unencumbered view of the city. Mountain views by day and city lights at night. It is a must see!

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