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Gem Show/Golf / Univ.of AZ Sports/Birding, Bicycling, Hiking

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Dine at the bar.
Large walk-in shower
King Bed
Full size refrigerator
Nearby public golf

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Reid Park Zoo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tucson Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gem Show/Golf / Univ.of AZ Sports/Birding, Bicycling, Hiking

This spacious modern (2010) 800 Sq.ft. Guest house has a full kitchen (Oven Range, D/W, M/W, Refrigerator, Keurig Coffee Maker), King size bed and large walk-in shower, Satellite T.V. and Wireless Internet. Washer and dryer. Site is conveniently located just minutes from Downtown,University of Arizona and all major Gem Show locations. One block to City bus. Located in a central Tucson neighborhood there are several restaurants within walking distance. Randolph Municipal Golf Course and Reid park Zoo are nearby.

Property manager

Mike Lovelace
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Double memory foam sofa bed. 1 adult or 2 children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this cottage is in the city centre. Shoppers can check out Tucson Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Sabino Canyon and Saguaro National Park. Zocalo and Reid Park Zoo 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

  • Reid Park Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Arizona - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 9 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 6 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gem Show/Golf / Univ.of AZ Sports/Birding, Bicycling, Hiking have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gem Show/Golf / Univ.of AZ Sports/Birding, Bicycling, Hiking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gem Show/Golf / Univ.of AZ Sports/Birding, Bicycling, Hiking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gem Show/Golf / Univ.of AZ Sports/Birding, Bicycling, Hiking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gem Show/Golf / Univ.of AZ Sports/Birding, Bicycling, Hiking located?

Located in Midtown, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Zocalo and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from University of Arizona. Reid Park and Hi Corbett Field are also within 1 mile (2 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. 53 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Tucson

Very nice guest home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald C.

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

Perfect location, wonderful property

Impeccably maintained and immaculately clean. Hosts were terrific and easily contacted, super friendly. Location is very convenient to U of A. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Elizabeth G.

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

Fantastic stay

Great people, great location, great property. Our first Vrbo stay and they have set the bar very high! Always available, never intrusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

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

Great vacation spot

Great central location and amazing property. Lots of space, it was well equipped and the owners were lovely. This place renewed our faith in vacation rental properties. Hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry w.

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

Tucson Winter 2025

Our impression: it is a very good place to stay. Good owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

Good place to stay in Tuscon

Wonderful accommodations - gracious host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Marsha V.

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

Perfect Tucson Getaway

This property is centrally located making it an easy trip to everywhere we wanted to visit during our stay in Tucson. Mike and Bette were wonderful hosts and their guest house was clean, comfortable and well appointed. We will definitely be staying here again on our next trip to Tucson!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

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

Cozy

This property was cozy, clean and convenient. While not exactly the area I thought we were renting in, it was a very nice place with a nice host. Would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Excellent casita in a great location!

Loved our stay here! The casita is clean and comfortable! The location is excellent! The hosts were lovely and accommodating! Great restaurants within a few minutes walk of the property. Great walking/jogging trail through the neighborhood! I would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marijka E., Madison, WI, USA

A perfect desert oasis

We had a wonderful time staying at this guest house. As others mentioned it is immaculate and has everything you could need for a perfect vacation. We really enjoyed the neighborhood shops and restaurants walking distance from the house. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

This place is Dialed in for guests

This is a great central Tucson location and the cottage is very clean and has everything you need to enjoy your stay. Host is very friendly and helpful as well. Thanks Mike and Betty!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

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

Tucson guest house

This VRBO guest house was clean, comfortable, and homey. It had everything we needed, was in a quiet, safe, and centrally located neighborhood. The hosts were friendly, hospitable, and communicated clearly and in a timely manner with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

A Great Experience

My wife and I truly enjoyed our stay. This property is lovely and private. It's in a great neighborhood and within minutes to great restaurants and local attractions. Mike our property manager was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. We highly recommend this location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

A Gem in Tucson!

Wow! What a truly wonderful place! The pool house is exceptional - the five star reviews are very accurate from location to cleanliness and beyond! I highly recommend it and will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou G., Bend, Oregon

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

Wonderful !!!

We could not have been happier with our choice !!!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LouAnn G.

Lovely casita in a great location

This was our second visit to this casita, and we enjoyed ourselves even more this time. The house is spacious and well-equipped. My husband and I both noted that, upon the second visit, it really felt like our secret Tucson get--away. The host, Mike, is a quick and helpful communicator. Excellent in all ways.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

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

Outstanding!

The location of the casita was great! It was close to everything we wanted to see. We visited Barrio Bread, which is just a short walk away. (Tip-make sure to get there before they open and plan to wait in line in the sun. The first time we walked over at 10:30am and they were sold out! The second time we arrived a few minutes before they opened and the line was to the end of the block. We waited about 40 minutes, but it was worth it-the sourdough breads were so good!)The casita was well equipped and stocked with everything we needed! There was an ample supply of paper products, coffee, plastic wrap, and even gallon sized ziplock bags! Most vacation rentals don’t provide those things.I wasn’t sure if we would enjoy staying behind someone’s home in a casita, but the host was gracious and we rarely saw him. We sat outside and enjoyed the sun in the beautiful backyard. My only disappointment was I didn’t get to meet their resident tortoise as he was still in his winter hibernation!Thank you, Mike, for a great stay! We hope to return to Tucson some day!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., Roseville mn

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

Exceptional rental in Tucson

We just returned from month at this lovely, peaceful location. The neighborhood is not far from central Tucson, the University of Arizona, hiking and biking trails, and state and national parks. For seniors and others who wish to avoid freeways, great restaurants and food stores are nearby. The entire property is lovely and very comfortable, with high end finishes and a fine king size bed. Perhaps the best thing, however, are the great hosts who were most gracious and made us feel welcome. Do not hesitate to rent this excellent property!
Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanne R.

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

Wonderful Home Away From Home

The guest cottage was absolutely perfect for our stay. It provided everything we needed to feel as though we were at home! The grounds/yard was so nice and provided a relaxing cozy place to decompress at the end of night and energized us for the start of our day. The pool was awesome and so relaxing! The owners were so considerate to our privacy but so welcoming and kind! They made our family welcome when they came to visit. We will definitely use this property again and again! Thank you Mike and Bette.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert H., Oklahoma City is our home

Like-new modern home away from home

One cannot imagine a more beautiful setting.The modern kitchen has every convenience. Hundred of CD's available for mood music. Walk-in, glass-enclosed shower. Huge closet. Wonderful hosts! We shall always come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G.

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

Pool

Disappointed the pool was not heated during our stay. Everything else was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rita D.

You'll Love It

This casita/guest house is absolutely immaculate and is even more stunning and convenient in person than what's shown in the photos. The pool is just a couple of very short steps away and is clean, private and inviting. My Mother's Day stay in Tucson was fantastic! Mike and Betty were super host and hostess giving excellent food and activity suggestions. As a VRBO owner myself I congratulate you for sharing such a delightful gem! Thank you and I will be contacting you again when I return to Tucson.

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Nice Casita

We were very pleased with our stay in Mike's casita. Plenty of space, very comfortable, good central location in Tucson. Mike and Bette were great hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Perfect Casita!

My husband and I stayed in this lovely casita with our daughter as we moved her into her dorm at U of AZ. We stay in VRBO's whenever we travel and this sweet home was my favorite of all. It is beautifully decorated, clean, and well-stocked--Mike and Bette have thought of everything! The location is great--close to campus! The pool and patio are beautiful--This VRBO has everything--including Rincon--their sweet tortoise!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara O.

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

Great location. Great hosts. Perfect for our family.

Beautiful. Perfect for our visit to Saguaro.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike Lovelace

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A Tucson resident since 1965, I know the area and would be happy to help you find whatever interests you.

Why they chose this property

Centrally located Tucson neighborhood with a sense of community.

What makes this property unique

Built in 2010, this property has all the modern conveniences situated in an established neighborhood.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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