The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo
The Isabella is an inviting, warm and cozy one bedroom adobe condo in Tucson’s Barrio Viejo or “old neighborhood”. Her charms include Saguaro cactus rib ceilings, thick adobe walls and brick paved floors. She is located in the Ochoa Court condo complex dating back to at least 1888. Cook yourself a gourmet dinner in her old meets new kitchen, lounge in the intimate back patio, relax and stream some movies in the desert chic living room and sleep well in the luxurious King Bed with memory foam mattress. This adorable historical condo is located within walking distance to downtown, the SunLink Streetcar to U of A, local brewpubs, coffee shops and restaurants including easy walks to 5 Points Cafe, the Meyers Cafe and lounge, and the Coronet. New to VRBO, but our first guests wrote...."The Isabella is stunning inside and out. It is beautifully furnished with everything you could need. ....We enjoyed relaxing on the back patio in the evening with snacks and cold beers."
Property manager
Jennifer Smith
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Tucson
Located in Barrio Viejo, a neighborhood in Tucson, this vacation home is in the mountains. St. Augustine Cathedral and Pioneer Memorial are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Tucson Mall and Tuscon Spectrum. Check out an event or a game at Tucson Convention Center, and consider making time for Pima Air and Space Museum, a top attraction not to be missed.
Tucson, AZ
What's nearby
Tucson Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Fox Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Rialto Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
University of Arizona - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Arizona Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Roy Laos Transit Center - 10 min drive
Tucson Station - 19 min walk
Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
The Monica - 15 min walk
Ruiz Hot Dogs - 11 min walk
Street- Taco and Beer Co. - 13 min walk
Iron Johns Brewing Company - 14 min walk
Cobra Arcade Bar - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo located?
Located in Barrio Viejo, this vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tucson Convention Center and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of Arizona. Arizona Theatre Company and St. Augustine Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Tucson Station is 19 minutes by foot.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
The Isabella is adorable! I highly recommend anyone and everyone to stay here! The house was cozy and so cutely decorated, very clean and well stocked, the location perfect and the host very quick to answer and help when we needed it! Thank you so much for the wonderful place to stay!
If we could give more than a 5 star rating, we would! The place was beautiful! Clean, conveniently located and with a great deal of special touches. If we are ever back in Tucson we definitely would rent this place again!
I truly enjoyed my stay at The Isabella! It was clean, quiet, comfortable and very welcoming! The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. Jennifer was very quick to communicate and answer any questions I had. I honestly can’t say one negative word about The Isabella, it is a great stay and I would definitely stay here again! There are also two places in the neighborhood you can walk to and have coffee and pastries with nice outdoor seating. I had a wonderful stay, Thank You!!
This is our second one month stay at The Isabella. The home is lovelier than the pictures and very comfortable to be in. The location is so fun. We enjoyed walking to town, going to historic sites, and the restaurants and galleries close by.
Jen’s place was as advertised! Spotless and very well maintained. All appliances were new and the owners provided detailed usage instructions for everything. The area is close to downtown yet very quiet. We had good communication with Jennifer and she was very helpful. I would highly recommend staying at her unit. We intend to go back this winter.
Relaxing and quiet location, short walk to good food, nice neighborhood. Beautifully furnished and kept inside. Would recommend and I would easily go back. Framed art is local and perfect for the ambiance.
Up and coming nice little neighborhood. Extremely well apportioned small house with great king size bed. Perfect for 2 person getaway. Easy check in, easy drive to all of Tucson. I highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a central Tucson stay.
Really lovely place in historic neighborhood. Great place to walk around and have a sense of old Tucson. Good low key restaurants to walk to. Downtown only blocks away. Perfect.
We had a great stay. The property is exactly as listed and is in a great location. The property manager was super responsive to all inquiries. We will definitely be back!
The Isabella was very clean and well maintained. It was a cute place to stay for a visit to Tucson. We loved being able to walk to numerous locations in the downtown area. We also loved relaxing on the back patio area with coffee or perhaps a cold one.The bed was extremely comfortable and we had good sleep during our visit. Occasionally the house would let out a noise with the changing outside temps.Our only concern was changing the house to a dog friendly rental. I'm sure most other Americans will like that.
All good, well equipped kitchen, even sharp knives, Weber grill on the back patio. Comfortable king-size bed. Recommend without any reservations and would stay there again.
Despite the irritating and needlessly complicated Italian appliances we love all else about this rental. Quiet, clean, nicely appointed. Jenn is so easy to deal with as manager.
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It is spacious, with beautiful historic features. It was stocked with everything we needed (and more) for a long-term stay. The oven/microwave is tricky at first, but Jenn's instructions (posted on side of fridge) plus a youtube video were helpful. The neighborhood is quiet and walkable to many desired destinations. Great hiking is a reasonable drive in all directions. Communication with the host is first rate.
Comfortable in-town home.3 rooms.Everything cleanEasy parking on a quiet street. Nicely stocked with lots of extras in the frig, the bathroom (q-tips, suntan lotion, all soaps, coffee, jam, sodas) A little tough using some of the appliances the first time. Very comfortable bed, but high We would happily stay here again
Came for the Tour de Tucson. The perfect little Isabella is situated close enough to walk to the event several times before and after the race. Renovated, old adobe buildings circa 1800s with restaurants and cantinas galore. Small porch in back is an oasis! Decor is IKEA & local art! Quiet, comfy & cozy. The Isabella is perfection!
This property is exactly as described. It is clean and completely functional. Everyone you need is there for you. Bed is very comfortable, great shower, washer/dryer, kitchen is fabulous. Clean. Really clean. The outdoor space is so cute, reserved parking for for you. This place has it all. We loved it!
Comfortable and spacious. Problems with Internet connection at first but they were resolved within a day. Interesting part of the city.
Roger K.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Smith
I am so happy to introduce myself! I've lived in Tucson for over 35 years and absolutely love the Sonora desert. I have raised my five children here and am so happy to wake up every morning to the beautiful sun and mountains. I love hiking Tucson's varied hiking trails and have just started mountain biking. There is so much history here with wonderful restaurants and plenty to do outdoors.
Why they chose this property
Dating back to the late 1800's, the Isabella has such charm and unique historical features that it felt like a place I'd like to stay as soon as I entered for the first time. The Saguaro rib ceiling and thick adobe walls offer the experience of staying in an old adobe home, but with modern conveniences. While the Isabella is cozy at 850 Square Feet, each room is spacious and inviting. Finally, I really enjoy evenings spent on the back patio, grilling and just enjoying the Tucson nights.
What makes this property unique
The Isabella is located on a quiet street with historical buildings all around. I really enjoy walking my two dogs around to see the sights. The food in the neighborhood is terrific, Coffee at Exo Roast Co., breakfast at Five Points Market or the Meyer Avenue Cafe, dinner at the Coronet, El Minuto Cafe or Cafe Desta. She is also an easy .7 mile walk to the light rail taking you to the University of Arizona campus. Continue a couple of blocks on Cushing Ave and you are right in the midst of Tucson Gem Show activities. As a cyclist, I can be on The Loop (one of America's best bike paths) in a mile, go climb the "A" mountain, road bike Gates Pass or ride the extensive MTB trails in Tucson Mountain Park. Finally, when I'd rather just sit and reflect, Parque De Orlando y Diego Mendoza is right on the corner next to Ochoa Court.
Languages:
English
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