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Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac

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3-sided fireplace separates the living room from dining/kitchen
Pool
Completely remodeled large custom kitchen with counter seating
Private kitchen
Dining area seats up to 6, plus adjacent counter seating

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Park Place Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac

Welcome to the Gem on Hawthorne! This fun & quirky home shares roots with the world famous Tucson Gem & Mineral Show. Previously owned and designed by an original co-owner of the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, you will marvel at the unique characteristics of this home which exemplify the creative culture of Tucson. Your stay away is set on the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a great central Tucson neighborhood. Fabulous amenities are at an arm's reach. Enjoy the view of the Catalina Mountains from your doorstep. Relax in your private oasis with a sparkling pool in the spacious & lush backyard. Take in the experiences of what Tucson has to offer with this ultimate local's experience...


Keywords: 1600 sq.ft. single-family home w/ pool, pet friendly, family friendly, Tucson Gem & Mineral Show

Property manager

Ron H.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:30 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
Dogs permissible by owner approval & $150 deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only

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
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

About the area

Tucson

Duffy, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. Pima Air and Space Museum is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Tucson Botanical Gardens and Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Park Place Mall - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • University of Arizona - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 12 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Guadalajara Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Transplant Detroit Style Pizza - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac located?

Located in Duffy, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Park Place Mall, El Dorado Medical Center and Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Center. Fort Lowell Museum and Atria Bell Gardens Academy Hall Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Perfect vacation spot

Our stay at Julie's Duffy property was absolutely all we could have hoped for. The house was clean, well furnished, and filled with local history. My family enjoyed reading about the previous owners and their passion for rock collecting. We enjoyed the mountains, the hiking, and the restaurants of Tuscon, and it was awesome to look forward to coming home to this property. It was just away from the busy streets, and the neighborhood was clean and very quiet. I'd highly recommend this house, and we'd love to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Fantastic place to explore Tucson from

Very clean, with an accurate listing. We enjoyed the many amenities this house had to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Hawthorne Place Tucson AZ

A lovely home in a quiet and very friendly neighborhood. The home is generously appointed with ample linens towels etcThe kitchen is fully equipped to cook family meals with multiple kitchen ware. Pots, pans, dishes,etc.. Great accommodations for families! couples or
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Linda J.

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

Nice house in Tucson

The king bed was kind of hard for one of us and the queen bed was kind of soft for one of us. Otherwise no complaints. Good comfortable house, nicely furnished, kitchen was good enough, clean, nice quiet neighborhood. Would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Great Home in the heart of Tuscon

This was such a nice stay, great location and an absolutely lovely house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Beautiful Home!

We loved our stay at this beautiful home. The house was very clean, well stocked and very comfortable. The Pool was perfect. Check in was easy and Ron the Host was wonderful to work with. We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home and would definitely like to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

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

As advertised

House was as advertised. Every thing worked and was clean. Host was responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

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

Wonderful stay in quiet cul-de-sac

We had a fantastic stay! What a beautiful home with wonderful history! So many lovely details to make our stay comfortable and memorable. Everything was very clean and tidy. New fluffy towels for bathroom and pool area. Kitchen was well appointed. Lots of room for all of us. And we appreciated the pool on these very hot days that Arizona is known for. We will definitely be back! Thanks so much! 🙏💕
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Superlative Experience

Timely, responsive, clean, functional, safe, comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

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

Lovely home in quiet neighborhood

We stayed for a weekend in the summer. The house AC worked great and the pool was amazing. This home is very well decorated and stocked. The water pressure was great and the beds were all very comfortable. There is ample parking including covered parking. The property has great privacy and is located on a col de sac. Lovely back yard that our doggies enjoyed. I would highly recommend this place. We will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac

We (self, spouse, and 2 adult children) stayed at this property for 5 nights, April 3 - April 8, 2024. The property was very clean, comfortable, and well decorated and appointed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and felt very much at home. It was perfect and I can't think of any needed improvements. We would happily stay there again. Laurie
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen A.

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

As described

Really nice house, just as described.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

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

Convenient central-east property

We had a short stay at this central-east side house in late winter. Found it as advertised, clean and convenient, suited our needs well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Cute and close to everything

Spent the week here with my parents, husband and 7yo son, everyone loved the retro vibe of the house, and while the pool was a lil cold for me (it was February) that didn't stop my son from using it and having a great time! Ron stopped by the house 1 day to check on the pool and provided us with a lot of great things to do in the area. The location was great, was close to just about everything and was a nice quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth J., Fallbrook, CA USA

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

The "Gem" on Hawthorne

We were here for 19 wonderful nights during the annual Tucson Mineral and Fossil Show. The house was immaculate, the kitchen amazing, the beds comfortable. Ron, the property manager, was very helpful. This is a very special property with an interesting history. We look forward to our stay in 2025!
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great place, just like the photos

VRBO should let you rate without leaving a written review.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Loved it

We really enjoyed our stay at this unique and funky house, clean, comfortable, great back yard. Even good bike storage in the breezeway. The Kitchen is even better than the photos, nicely stocked with equipment and spices. Much appreciated. Loved the history of the "Gem House". My husband said it's one of his favorites and we have stayed in a ton of VRBO's around the world in some amazing places. But, he was just that comfortable there that he ranked it super high. Thanks for preserving the this mid century gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

UA Student Move In

This was a great place for family to stay as we moved our sophmore into the forms Great house and the pool was fabulous Nicely furnished, comfortable befs, and grrat location Host was very acvomidating and responsive We will be back Go Wild Cats
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Fantastic

The property was so nice and the few times I had questions I was answered quickly! Definitely a great place in Tucson!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Sunny Tucson

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Tuscon is great!!

This neighborhood was quiet, maybe a bit sketchy. Watch when driving, stop signs at crossings were not obeyed… almost got t-boned. House itself was awesome….retro vibe. Anyone over 5’6 will not like the showers,,,, very low. Solar heated pool…. Misrepresented …. No solar cover…. No solar heat even with the lovely weather. This house was close to everything we wanted to do. Easy to get in touch with the owner!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Wonderful Property

Clean, comfortable home with great amenities. The pool was great and the house had everything you could need for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Duffy stay

Property was excellent and our host was particularly helpful
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor Lyon E.

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

Great property

This was an excellent space--so easy to get to places we wanted to visit. Necessary stores nearby. Great place for our two dogs, as well. The dog space has plenty of room, so they could run around. It was quiet. And it was well-stocked with what we needed to do our own cooking when we wanted. Would highly recommend this property! Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S., Rio Rancho, USA

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

Gem Show

Large spacious, three bedroom, clean property. Beautiful decor. Amenities were greatly appreciated. Comfortable bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ron H.

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Why they chose this property

Quiet, central location to all of Tucson
Respectable, homeowner neighborhood
Fun & unique characteristics

What makes this property unique

Whether a winter stay for retirees, family holiday, or business commitment in Tucson, there is much to offer at a surprisingly affordable rate.

Languages:

English

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