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Charming Historic House: Quiet, Secure, Private, Home-Away [#352019] | View Property

Armory Park
House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)
$125 - $175/nt US Dollars
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  • Great location, peaceful

    Great location, peaceful

    • Guest Pat & Michael
    • Date of stay 03/29/13
    • Review Submitted 04/08/13
    We stayed over Easter weekend to visit our son who attends the University of Arizona. Easy access to the University by car, probably under 2 miles. Many birds visited the backyard, thanks to full feeders and birdbath. Saw hummingbirds, Gila woodpecker, lesser goldfinches, thrashers, white wing doves, house finches and the usual sparrows, to name a few. I left clothes in the closet and Kathleen was kind enough to quickly mail them to us.Thanks, Kathleen! Very quiet neighborhood, too.

    Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • great stay in tucson!

    great stay in tucson!

    • Guest eva r
    • Date of stay 11/19/12
    • Review Submitted 01/05/13
    We had a wonderful time at this charming house! Everything you needed- fully stocked kitchen for cooking, clothes washer, wonderful back yard and barbecue. We couldn't have asked for more! Our kids had such a fun time just being outside in the spacious backyard. We found this trip to be so fun and relaxing because we felt very comfortable and at home in this house! We will definitely be back!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • A Gem in Tucson

    A Gem in Tucson

    • Guest L
    • Date of stay 11/09/12
    • Review Submitted 11/17/12
    Kathleen's home is a great place to stay if you are looking for a peaceful and charming bungalow in historic downtown Tucson. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, the gated entry greets you with a wonderful covered porch. The house has a spacious kitchen, nice size rooms and a back yard to have a larger group over for entertaining. All necessary household items are provided to allow a true "home away from home" feeling. The house is also located near (within walking distance) many great restaurants and bars. I would definitely recommend avoiding the standard hotel chains littered across Tucson in favor of a clean, cozy, and character filled home for your next family vacation or weekend getaway.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • A house full of charm

    A house full of charm

    • Guest Phil B.
    • Date of stay 10/04/12
    • Review Submitted 10/10/12
    Kathleen’s house is absolutely full of old time charm; wooden floors, claw feet bath, rustic furniture etc. And it also has all the modern comfort you desire; efficient air conditioning, a brand new beautiful kitchen, TV, internet. It may be a little dusty in places (desert dust, hard to keep out) but the atmosphere, the deco, everything reminded me of a country house in the south of France. Staying there at the end of our vacations hiking around the canyons of Arizona, we appreciated the shaded calm of the house, listening to the tic-tac of the clock while reading… It’s also close to central Tucson so we walked to bars and restaurants, which was very convenient. The best remains to be said: Kathleen is a wonderful host, very attentive to her guests, still never intrusive. She promptly acted upon a couple of requests we had making us feel like she really wanted us to be happy in her house. And we were. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Wonderful stay in this charming historic home

    Wonderful stay in this charming historic home

    • Guest Deana
    • Date of stay 03/22/12
    • Review Submitted 04/19/12
    I enjoyed a lovely spring week in Kathleen's sweet and comfortable home. I didn't want to leave! I especially enjoyed the sunny art room and the back patio. The house has a great sense of history and is equipped with everything you need to feel at home, including interesting art and books. I had the pleasure of spending a little time with Kathleen and she was a warm and gracious hostess! The historic neighborhood is great for walking.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Charming, convenient...all that you could ask for.

    Charming, convenient...all that you could ask for.

    • Guest Cheryl
    • Date of stay 03/15/12
    • Review Submitted 03/18/12
    This little house is perfect! It is filled with interesting and eclectic art and antiques and is extremely comfortable. It is a short, easy walk to downtown, but it was hard to leave the peaceful little house. The owner is terrific and makes sure that everything is in perfect order for your stay. I would definitely stay here again.

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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  • urban oasis

    urban oasis

    • Guest Sally
    • Date of stay 03/07/12
    • Review Submitted 03/13/12
    Sublimely peaceful in the very heart of Tucson ~ we walked everywhere. The historic house is furnished with every imaginable comfort. We spent a lovely week having meals on the patio, reading on the porch, enjoying the serenity.

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Charming, Comfortable Home Away From Home

    Charming, Comfortable Home Away From Home

    • Guest Selena
    • Date of stay 01/26/12
    • Review Submitted 02/11/12
    I was here for eleven days on business and the Artist's Guest House provided by far the most enjoyable stay in the twelve years I've been coming to Tucson. The location in a quiet historic neighborhood has easy access to everything. The house is comfortable and charming with a firm mattress and a well equipped kitchen. I really enjoyed Kathleen's original art work throughout the house. Kathleen made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. She provided wonderful touches like interesting books, art supplies in the studio, coffee, a chocolate bar and other goodies and necessities. I enjoyed relaxing in the backyard in the sun every day and eating out on the back porch. The Artist's Guest House transformed my entire experience of this annual trip. I am so glad to have discovered this gem.

    Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Great house! Great Stay!

    Great house! Great Stay!

    • Guest Sam and Maggie
    • Date of stay 01/20/12
    • Review Submitted 09/06/12
    We stayed four nights for the first time last January and had a lovely and comfortable time. The house is spacious, quiet, clean and beat our expectations from the online description. We enjoyed coffee each morning out on the back patio and prepared most of our meals in the fabulous kitchen. Downtown Tucson is easily accessible from the house- a yoga studio, 4th Ave, good restaurants and the farmers market! Kathleen is extremely welcoming and knowledgeable about the area and its history. We are looking forward to returning again soon!

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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  • Lovely home, highly recommended!

    Lovely home, highly recommended!

    • Guest Audrey15
    • Date of stay 12/06/11
    • Review Submitted 12/06/12
    This house was charming. Kathleen gave us a lovely welcome and then left my two young girls, my husband and I to ourselves. We loved the touches like having art supplies handy, the back yard, a few wine glasses, and the beautiful and cozy beds and tub. Would love to come stay again!

    Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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  • The location can absolutely not be beat.

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    The location can absolutely not be beat.

    • Guest Lane
    • Date of stay 11/23/11
    • Review Submitted 09/16/12
    My husband, sister, and sister's boyfriend met in Tucson for Thanksgiving and Kathleen's guest house was the perfect home base. It was very comfortable with all the amenities of a hotel, but with the comfort of being at home. The kitchen was well appointed and we were able to cook Thanksgiving dinner for the four of us, as well as several other large meals, with up to 3 of us working in the kitchen at a time. The location can absolutely not be beat. It was central to all our activities (most of which were spur of the moment): Saguaro NP hike, Senora Desert Museum, dinner at El Charro & movie at El Con Mall. There is also a market and some restaurants that were within walking distance. The neighborhood is very cute, as is the house, which is very nicely decorated with inspiring original art. Will definitely stay again if we make it back that way.

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  • Artist's Guest House is a perfect description.

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    Artist's Guest House is a perfect description.

    • Guest Audrey
    • Date of stay 11/18/11
    • Review Submitted 09/16/12
    Kathleen's house is the way you wished you lived if you swept away all the unimportant stuff and kept the things that really mattered: a garden, a french press, a sketchpad and some pastels, a giant bathtub, a down comforter... Absolutely charming, lovely place and we really appreciated the apples and other goodies in the kitchen.

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  • Comfort and Peace

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    Comfort and Peace

    • Guest Vanessa
    • Date of stay 10/27/11
    • Review Submitted 09/16/12
    We had a wonderful time here! Right in the center of historic Armory Park, blocks from wonderful grocery shopping at 17th St. Market, a mile from 4th avenue shops and eateries, plus a walk to downtown Tucson to visit museums, music venues and eat delicious food from the Cup Cafe. We loved being here, we spent early mornings drinking coffee on the front porch, making light lunches in the fully stocked kitchen and evening glasses of wine out back while the stars came out. We wished we could have stayed longer. Kathleen was attentive while providing the utmost respect for our privacy, we were so glad to have enjoyed Tucson in the best way possible - in comfort and peace.

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  • August in Tucson

    August in Tucson

    • Guest MB
    • Date of stay 08/06/11
    • Review Submitted 09/22/11
    I stayed for 7 weeks at the Artists Retreat ,as it is called... it was needed place refuge of rest. This area of Tucson has so much to partake in, from near by, a Yoga studio ( which I attended twice a week), music events and downtown arty shops and historic Tucsonan buildings. It is an place for one on their own, for a couple, or family.. I was in the process of writing a book and my time there allowed quiet time for that .. August was very hot which I loved , the monsoons magical, so I would go again at that time of year .. I highly recommend this charming home.

    Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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  • Close to Downtown Tucson

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    Close to Downtown Tucson

    • Guest James
    • Date of stay 07/10/11
    • Review Submitted 09/06/12
    We stayed 3 nights in July of 2011. We were very comfortable & found that the house met all of our needs. It is clean and well furnished and we liked the simplicity of furnishing. The kitchen had all we need to prepare our meals - plus the owner provided us with excellent coffees and a delicious snack! The bathroom was also very clean. There is a nice terrace out back to dine on. We felt safe in the neighborhood and liked how close it was to downtown Tucson. Plenty of visitor info is provided & the owner was quick to respond to questions we had. We highly recommend this home for budget travelers who like to do their own cooking!

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