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Gem Show Ready, Central, Quiet, Updated Mid-Century, Pet-Friendly
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Tucson, AZ
- Park Place Mall12 min walk
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base5 min drive
- University of Arizona12 min drive
- Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Gem Show Ready, Central, Quiet, Updated Mid-Century, Pet-Friendly
Welcome to Fancy Granny; our classic brick 1957, 3bd/2ba, freshly updated mid-century desert retreat. She boasts modern conveniences with a splash of retro + great outdoor living.
★ “One of the best Airbnbs we've ever stayed in!”
WHAT GUESTS LOVE
★ “Excellent location.”
★ “Immaculate, well-stocked and had great fixtures."
★ “Private, quiet environment."
★ “Hot tub was such a great amenity."
★ “Pet friendly”
** We are open to “home swapping,” reach out if you have a property to exchange.**
THE SPACE - KEY FEATURES
✔ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, & BBQ Grill
✔ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (1 King, 2 Queen Beds)
✔ Private, Fully Fenced Yard
✔ Peaceful Desert Views & Spacious Outdoor Area
✔ Centrally located to Top Attractions + Great Restaurants: GEM Show, UofA, DT, Saguaro E. Nat'l Park, Mt. Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, Old Tucson, & more!
LIVING ROOM + ENTRY CLOSET
★ “Plenty of space to lounge and catch up.”
★ “Carefully designed and luxurious”
✔ Comfy Sofa and Chairs w/ Pillows & Blankets
✔ Smart TV
✔ Black out Blinds
✔ Board Games, Playing Cards and Magazines
✔ Open floor plan to Dining Room
✔ Ironing Board + Iron
✔ Pickleball set
✔ Dog Blanket for Furniture
LARGE KITCHEN & DINING
★ “Kitchen were immaculate, well-stocked and had great fixtures."
★ “Equipped with everything we needed for the weekend trip!”
✔ Double Oven, Stove, Fridge, Microwave, Dishwasher, AirFryer
✔ Kuerig Coffee Station (Drip, Pod, Sugar, Local Teas)
✔ Spices, Cooking Oil, Pots & Pans, Bakeware, Blender, Toaster, etc
✔ Dining Table (Seats 6)
✔ Bar Cart (Special Glasses: Wine, Champagne, Lowball)
✔ Sliding Door to Patio from Dining Room and Door out from Kitchen
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (3 BEDROOMS)
★ “The bed was comfortable and restful.”
KING BEDROOM 1 + BATHROOM
✔ King Bed + En-Suite Bathroom (Makeup Rags, Clock)
QUEEN BEDROOM 2
✔ Queen Bed
✔ Writing Desk and Chair
QUEEN BEDROOM 3
✔ Queen Bed
ALL BEDROOMS HAVE:
✔ Bamboo Linens & Pillows
✔ Nightstands & Reading Lamps
✔ Portable Fans
✔ Extra Pillows and Blankets
✔ Luggage Racks + Hangers
BATHROOMS (2 FULL)
✔ 1 Walk in Shower + 1 Tub
✔ Hair Dryer, Native Shampoo + Conditioner, Towels, Makeup Towels
OUTDOOR SPACE
★ “Neighborhood is quiet and has beautiful landscaping with lots of cacti
★ “How nice it was to sit out on the porch each morning with coffee in the green garden where purple and yellow plants were blooming.”
✔ Hot Tub (7 Seater, LED Lights)
✔ Gas Fire Pit + Seating for 6
✔ Gas BBQ Grill & Outdoor Dining
✔ Sun Loungers
✔ Custom Cornhole
✔ Fully Fenced Yard
LAUNDRY ROOM
✔ Washer & Dryer (w/ bio detergent for greywater)
PARKING
✔ Covered Parking (1 Car) + Driveway (2 Cars)
✔ RV Parking
CLIMATE CONTROL
✔ Central Heating & Cooling
✔ Portable Fans in Each Bedroom for Extra Comfort
INTERNET
✔ 5G High-speed internet
SECURITY
✔ Equipped with SimpliSafe Security Cameras (exterior only).
PRIME LOCATION
★ “Private, quiet environment yet still close to downtown and East Saguaro National Park.”
★ “Great location, quiet and safe but close by to everything.”
Nearby Attractions:
✔ Saguaro National Park East – 9.3 mi
✔ Sabino Canyon – 9.8 mi
✔ Mount Lemmon (Windy Point Vista) – 24.6 mi
✔ Agua Caliente Park – 12.5 mi
✔ Tucson Botanical Gardens – 5.5 mi
✔ Sonora Desert museum - 21.2 mi
✔ Desert Hiking & Biking Trails – Nearby
Events & Entertainment:
✔ Tucson Gem & Mineral Show – 7.4 mi
✔ Downtown Tucson & 4th Ave – 8 mi
✔ Rialto Theater – 6.9 mi
Golf & Recreation:
✔ Arizona National Golf Club – 10.6 mi
✔ Forty Niners Country Club – 10 mi
EASY CHECK-IN
✔ Flexible Self Check-in with Smart Lock
✔ Unique Door Code Sent Before Arrival
"Stay Fancy, Feel at Home"
★ “One of the best Airbnbs we've ever stayed in!”
WHAT GUESTS LOVE
★ “Excellent location.”
★ “Immaculate, well-stocked and had great fixtures."
★ “Private, quiet environment."
★ “Hot tub was such a great amenity."
★ “Pet friendly”
** We are open to “home swapping,” reach out if you have a property to exchange.**
THE SPACE - KEY FEATURES
✔ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, & BBQ Grill
✔ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (1 King, 2 Queen Beds)
✔ Private, Fully Fenced Yard
✔ Peaceful Desert Views & Spacious Outdoor Area
✔ Centrally located to Top Attractions + Great Restaurants: GEM Show, UofA, DT, Saguaro E. Nat'l Park, Mt. Lemmon, Sabino Canyon, Old Tucson, & more!
LIVING ROOM + ENTRY CLOSET
★ “Plenty of space to lounge and catch up.”
★ “Carefully designed and luxurious”
✔ Comfy Sofa and Chairs w/ Pillows & Blankets
✔ Smart TV
✔ Black out Blinds
✔ Board Games, Playing Cards and Magazines
✔ Open floor plan to Dining Room
✔ Ironing Board + Iron
✔ Pickleball set
✔ Dog Blanket for Furniture
LARGE KITCHEN & DINING
★ “Kitchen were immaculate, well-stocked and had great fixtures."
★ “Equipped with everything we needed for the weekend trip!”
✔ Double Oven, Stove, Fridge, Microwave, Dishwasher, AirFryer
✔ Kuerig Coffee Station (Drip, Pod, Sugar, Local Teas)
✔ Spices, Cooking Oil, Pots & Pans, Bakeware, Blender, Toaster, etc
✔ Dining Table (Seats 6)
✔ Bar Cart (Special Glasses: Wine, Champagne, Lowball)
✔ Sliding Door to Patio from Dining Room and Door out from Kitchen
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (3 BEDROOMS)
★ “The bed was comfortable and restful.”
KING BEDROOM 1 + BATHROOM
✔ King Bed + En-Suite Bathroom (Makeup Rags, Clock)
QUEEN BEDROOM 2
✔ Queen Bed
✔ Writing Desk and Chair
QUEEN BEDROOM 3
✔ Queen Bed
ALL BEDROOMS HAVE:
✔ Bamboo Linens & Pillows
✔ Nightstands & Reading Lamps
✔ Portable Fans
✔ Extra Pillows and Blankets
✔ Luggage Racks + Hangers
BATHROOMS (2 FULL)
✔ 1 Walk in Shower + 1 Tub
✔ Hair Dryer, Native Shampoo + Conditioner, Towels, Makeup Towels
OUTDOOR SPACE
★ “Neighborhood is quiet and has beautiful landscaping with lots of cacti
★ “How nice it was to sit out on the porch each morning with coffee in the green garden where purple and yellow plants were blooming.”
✔ Hot Tub (7 Seater, LED Lights)
✔ Gas Fire Pit + Seating for 6
✔ Gas BBQ Grill & Outdoor Dining
✔ Sun Loungers
✔ Custom Cornhole
✔ Fully Fenced Yard
LAUNDRY ROOM
✔ Washer & Dryer (w/ bio detergent for greywater)
PARKING
✔ Covered Parking (1 Car) + Driveway (2 Cars)
✔ RV Parking
CLIMATE CONTROL
✔ Central Heating & Cooling
✔ Portable Fans in Each Bedroom for Extra Comfort
INTERNET
✔ 5G High-speed internet
SECURITY
✔ Equipped with SimpliSafe Security Cameras (exterior only).
PRIME LOCATION
★ “Private, quiet environment yet still close to downtown and East Saguaro National Park.”
★ “Great location, quiet and safe but close by to everything.”
Nearby Attractions:
✔ Saguaro National Park East – 9.3 mi
✔ Sabino Canyon – 9.8 mi
✔ Mount Lemmon (Windy Point Vista) – 24.6 mi
✔ Agua Caliente Park – 12.5 mi
✔ Tucson Botanical Gardens – 5.5 mi
✔ Sonora Desert museum - 21.2 mi
✔ Desert Hiking & Biking Trails – Nearby
Events & Entertainment:
✔ Tucson Gem & Mineral Show – 7.4 mi
✔ Downtown Tucson & 4th Ave – 8 mi
✔ Rialto Theater – 6.9 mi
Golf & Recreation:
✔ Arizona National Golf Club – 10.6 mi
✔ Forty Niners Country Club – 10 mi
EASY CHECK-IN
✔ Flexible Self Check-in with Smart Lock
✔ Unique Door Code Sent Before Arrival
"Stay Fancy, Feel at Home"
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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: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
A small pet cleaning fee will be required.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
About the area
Tucson
Colonia Del Valle, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Tucson Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Center and Reid Park Zoo are also worth visiting.
Tucson, AZ
What's nearby
- Park Place Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
- Reid Park Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
- University of Arizona - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
- Pima Air and Space Museum - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 16 min walk
- Whataburger - 15 min walk
- Texas Roadhouse - 14 min walk
- Angie’s Lobster - 14 min walk
- El Güero Canelo Restaurant - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Your host

We are from Portland Or and moved to Tucson in 2020. We were in search for a sunny, warmer place and fell in love with the desert. With backgrounds in Mortgage and Real Estate, my husband and I decided to become hosts to those wanting to experience the desert.
Why they chose this property
We love the convenient location to downtown, the airport, Saguaro East NP and Sabino Canyon. We were also looking for a more mid century vibe neighborhood.
What makes this property unique
We have grass for one thing. :) We love having a great outdoor spot to hang out, the fire pit, the hot tub and large patio make it great during winter months which is half the year. We also gave Fancy Granny a nice update but kept her fun vintage character so she is comfy and fun and has all the modern conveniences.
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