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Historic Home

Vacation home near University of Arizona in Tucson

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A wooden cabin with a hammock, potted plants, and a corrugated metal structure.
A wooden building with a slatted fence, a paved pathway, and a potted plant.
A cozy living room with a large window, a plush sofa, a small side table, and a door with a mirror.
A living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV mounted above it, a leather sofa, a recliner, and a glass coffee table.
A covered outdoor area with a hammock, seating, and a pergola.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, McKale Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Arizona Stadium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tucson

Midtown stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Midtown vacation home, you'll find University of Arizona and Arizona Stadium. Also, McKale Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Centennial Hall is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McKale Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arizona Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Centennial Hall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rialto Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 4 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cactus Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ramiro's Taco Shop - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Home

2 Blocks from the UofA!
Want a space to share meals and the weather together? Play some classic board games? Attending a sporting event or conference at the UofA?
The space
Resort-like backyard with yard games and ambient lighting

THERE IS A TINY HOUSE ON THE PROPERTY, it is also listed on VRBO, and is a shared backyard space

Water filtration system to get rid of the gross Arizona water taste
Guest access
Just pull right up in the driveway (can fit 4 cars). There is a smart keypad on the door.

To avoid tickets please only park only in the driveway

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Piano
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 8 mi (14-min drive) away from the Tucson International Airport (TUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson (14-min drive) and Casino of the Sun (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Historic Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Home to downtown Tucson?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Tucson.

Historic Home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location for visiting campus
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and communication was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike k.

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

Great location

Perfect location to Mckale stadium and walkable to 4th ave!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sue h.

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

A very pleasant stay in Tucson.

The house and grounds are lovely, comfortable, and very clean and well kept. The location is central and was perfect for us. The host was very gracious. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Best stay in Tucson!

Came back to Tucson to visit campus with friends and this house was perfect!! Great walking distance and had everything we needed. The backyard space made it so great to be able to enjoy the sunset and quality time with friends! Will absolutely stay here again whenever we come visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

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

Comfy house

Great space, comfortable furniture, nice decorating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TreShequa W.

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

Definitely A Vibe

This was sucha a beautiful stay! Very Clean and accommodating I loved that I had all the things I didn’t think I would need like paper plates and pans. Loved the back yard and the firepit! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

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

As advertised!!

Perfect location and set up, especially for U of A activities. Cool bungalow with lots of character and space in the backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Cute house close to campus

My husband, Dad and I were looking for a place to stay close to campus as we had basketball tickets. This place was perfect! It's a cute clean house with a nice backyard/outdoor area. And it was a 5 min walk to McKale Center. It had everything we needed and checkin was easy. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

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

Great Location to UofA

We picked this property for its location to UofA. Short walk to the Stadium and Graduation festivities on campus. Backyard is large and private. Communications with the host had a prompt response. Amenities in the house were great, nice to have meals delivered to the house with no hassle. Would stay again next time we are in Tucson!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda d.

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

Close to campus

The property is clean and comfortable. We came to visit UA campus and it was very conveniently located to the campus and walking distance to the free train into downtown. There are a couple casual restaurants and grocery store also with walking distance. The backyard was lovely with hammock to rest. Ryan recommended "La Chingada" in downtown for dinner which was fantastic. We will stay here again if my son attends UA.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Very convenient location to the University of AZ.

Ryan communicated often and we appreciated the Keurig coffee maker and complimentary coffee. The Brita water purifier was also very much appreciated. A few suggestions: I have a sensitivity to fragrances, I suggest washing the towels and sheets with a CLEAR non-fragrant detergent . Add a mirror to the bedroom at the front of the house. Thanks for a great stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin L.

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

Comfortable, good location, but wifi/cable did not work

Place is as advertised. Clean, good location, easy check in and out. Ryan was fine to work with, but our wifi and cable didn't work throughout the entire stay. Ryan did massage back and forth on this, but no resolution. This was a little painful, as our AT&T cell signal was weak inside the house, and we had to go to cafes to download and send our work emails.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulka W.

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

Wonderful house in a great location for gem shows

First, want to comment on the property owner/management. Ryan was extremely helpful in answering some questions I had the first day or two. He went out of his way to try to accommodate an extension to my stay but unfortunately the property was already booked for when I needed it. I appreciated the thoughtful details - the kitchen had just what I needed for cooking for the week, there were Kleenex boxes all around the house, they have these cool charging blocks in each bedroom for all of the iPad, iPhone, watches etc. I’m getting one when I get home! The house was clean and the beds were comfortable. Such a plus for a longer stay to have a washer and dryer too. Didn’t have time to enjoy it but has a wonderful backyard / sitting area. Felt safe. Considering already for next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sara K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Mediocre in most ways

Fun ‘adult kids and their spouses’ trip to visit our newly retired parents. We’re fairly easy going but found a few disappointing things during our stay. There were about 12+ scented plugins that were extremely overwhelming and gave us instant headaches. We pulled the ones we could find and left them on the front step - the house aired out in about a day and was much more pleasant afterwards. In general, the home and furnishings are rough around the edges, but workable. Home wasn’t very clean. Noisy neighborhood and a very ‘collegeville’ feel. Some may not mind and I should have assumed, but much prefer a quieter area. Lastly, the backyard is what sold us on this place! It was great but not disclosed that there was a tiny home in the backyard, and that we would be sharing our backyard space with those renters. Turned out to be fine but I would have appreciated knowing ahead of time and may have booked somewhere else taking that and the cost into consideration. Pros - lots of space, yard, we had what we needed. Cons - plug-in scents, not clean, home and furnishings were rough around the edges, didn’t care for the neighborhood. All in all, we had a great time but wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

There is someone living in a house in the beautiful backyard

Was so excited for this stay until we realized the great backyard we had booked it for has a whole tiny home on it and that person will be present and found laundry by the back door and parking In The backyard talk about awkward and not disclosed. DO NOT STAY
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikky B.

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

Extremely nice backyard

Everything was perfection. Nice getaway
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

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

A Wonderful Stay!

We had the most wonderful stay! The house was very clean and well-stocked. Ryan was very helpful and responsive. We loved the retro vibe the house had. The kitchen had all the necessities of home. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. There were many wonderful amenities but our favorite was the backyard space. There was such a peaceful ambiance, with the lighting, hammocks, and the fire pit; you almost forgot you were in a busy city. It was a great location, close to downtown and all the sites we wanted to see. My daughter & I made some great memories and we would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Location

Perfect spot for parents attending sporting events. Easy walk to football and basketball stadiums. Owner knows the small things that make a difference for guests. Comfortable and quiet neighborhood. With a freshman we'll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Acxel V.

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

Family event

I Just want to note how understandable and easy it was too work with the owner with any issue , the house was really neat and comfortable the backyard was awesome for our little party we threw definitely recommend you visit this place it's going to be a core memory for us!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Football Weekend

Communication and check in was very easy. Awesome backyard and great location to the stadium. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Great Location! Great back yard

Great location. Close to the UofA football stadium. Huge yard with plenty of seating! Property manager very responsive. Reasonably priced! I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurelien P.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lydia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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