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Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!

Vacation home near University of Arizona in Tucson

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, McKale Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tucson Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tucson

Blenman-Elm stay.With a stay at this Blenman-Elm vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Catalina American Baptist Church and 2 miles (3 km) of University of Arizona. Tucson Botanical Gardens and McKale Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • McKale Center - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Arizona Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • El Con Mall - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 12 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Red Garter Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sonoran House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brucha - ‬18 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.

Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!

Welcome to the Saguaro House! Walk through the lush front yard to your own private retreat. You'll love the open concept and large backyard and full kitchen. All four cozy bedrooms have their own Roku TV! Catch up on your favorite shows or relax in the backyard nestled up to the firepit under the DarkSky Certified Tucson sky! The proximity to 4th Ave, the UA campus, downtown, the Children's museum and MANY more are sure to make you're trip in Tucson one to remember. Book with us today!

This home provides 4 bedrooms (queen beds each with their own TV!), along with a dining room, kitchen and living room that all flow nicely together. Guests love to enjoy the back yard, appreciate the onsite laundry and the long driveway. You will have full access to the entire property apart from the detached garage.

Turnkey Pros will provide concierge service during your stay. You will be provided an after-hours phone number to call in case an issue needs to be reported or you have questions about the property.

TPT 21455678

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.8 mi (23-min drive) away from the Tucson International Airport (TUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson (18-min drive) and Casino of the Sun (24-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! to downtown Tucson?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Tucson.

Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
There was damage in the laundry room that we should have been made aware of in advance. We were not responsible for the damage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older home and older plumbing so be prepared to relive the past and all that comes with it. Loved the home, surrounding neighborhood and murals around town . Clean and well equipped it fit our needs perfectly! The back garden is a dream.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S., LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and clean

We stayed for a soccer tournament and found it was clean and comfortable. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

OKAY STAY, Nice Location, Minor Maintenance Needed

We selected this location due to its central location and proximity to the university. Property is in older historic neighborhood that was quiet and felt safe due to the number of people walking dogs and strolling children. Nice property, could use some maintenance and attention to details. List we noted: Master bath sink drains slow, numerous garden light bulbs burn out in back yard, kitchen faucet spray not properly retracting, remotes for televisions need batteries, blind valence missing in living room, towel hooks loose in guest bath, weeds in gravel in yard. Cleanliness of property was good; however, we noticed a few strange items: master bed pillows had women’s perfume fragrance and we wondered if the pillow cases were laundered, someone’s shoes were left in master bedroom, toilet paper roll and trash under furniture in living room. Owner should talk to the property management/cleaning crew. We had an issue with the thermostat and could not adjust the temperature and we woke up on the first morning freezing. Directions listed in booklet were obviously for a different thermostat. Owner was nice enough to come by to reset the thermostat.This property requires you to buy an insurance policy to cover damages up to 1500. I have never been required on past VRBO for mandatory insurance. By the time you add up the hefty management fee, service fee and insurance this property is pricy. Would consider staying here in future if maintenance issues resolved.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home close to everything.

My family and I stayed here while we were in the process of moving. The back yard is to die for. It's like you have your own personal hidden oasis. The fire pit was perfect for me and my 3 boys to roast marshmallows and make s'mores. The kitchen also is equipped with everything that you need to make a family dinner. The best part of the house is it is close to everything. Perfect location for dinning out or taking in a good game at the U of A. All in all a very nice and comfy place.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

Liked: Cleanliness

U of A visit

Place was great. Nice comfortable beds and lots of space. Backyard didn’t have the hot tub that we originally saw in posting but they told us that was a mistake. The master bathroom had a plumbing issue that took a couple of days to resolve. Tub was filthy and had a bad odor but they sent someone out to clean the day after check in and then a plumber the following day. That was the only negative. Would stay here again as long as plumbing was checked on before check in time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024