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Cozy & charming pet friendly home near U of A campus & Banner UMC hospital

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Exterior detail
Living area
Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61361 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, 4th Avenue
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, McKale Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy & charming pet friendly home near U of A campus & Banner UMC hospital

Enjoy a comfortable and quintessential Tucson stay at this centrally located 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home.

After nearly 2 years as a long term rental, the Edison House is back! Decorated with the quirkiness and charm of the "Old Pueblo" in mind, it’s in a prime location to enjoy all the city has to offer. You'll be within walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, and Banner UMC hospital, and a short drive or bike ride to the University of Arizona, 4th Avenue, downtown, hiking trails, and more.

Please note that the home is located in an active neighborhood close to a busy intersection. Noise is typically not an issue, but because of the nature of the neighborhood, we provide earplugs for those who are particularly sound sensitive.

Every ounce of this home is an ode to Tucson — featuring work from local artists and touches that are specific to the charisma of the Southwest. The 1937-built Edison House was recently renovated and boasts numerous upgrades, while still maintaining its historic feel.

The expansive backyard is an ideal place to enjoy a beautiful desert morning or sunset with friends and family, and includes a desert-inspired mural by a local artist, covered patio, fire pit, and charcoal grill. The covered patio is set with outdoor seating and bistro lights — making it a comfortable spot to enjoy with loved ones.

The house can sleep 6, but is also great for couples and smaller groups. It is also pet friendly.

The primary bedroom has a queen bed and a private attached bathroom with a walk-in shower.

The 2nd bedroom has two twin beds and is located next to a shared bathroom, and the 3rd bedroom has a full bed that can easily fit two. The living room includes a futon that sleeps one.

The living and dining space has a dining table that seats six and a large flat-screen TV with Roku, Netflix, and retro gaming consoles. And the fully stocked kitchen includes every essential for cooking and baking.

By the door to the backyard you’ll find the laundry nook, and in the hallway closet we have extra towels and other amenities such as an iron and ironing board, laundry detergent, and more.

While we allow infants, young children, and pets to stay at the Edison House, please note that it is not child proof and you will need to keep an eye on your children and pets at all times. For young ones there are typical hazards within the home and outside. Do not leave pets in the backyard unaccompanied as we live in the desert and hawks, snakes, and other wildlife could pose a threat.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not use interior fireplace
Maximum stay of 62 nights during the high season (October - April)

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this vacation home is in the city center. Pinery Canyon Loop and Children's Museum Tucson are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saguaro National Park and Sweetwater Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at McKale Center or Arizona Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Arizona Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Himmel Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • 4th Avenue - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • McKale Center - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 7 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sonoran House - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Postino Winecafé - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy & charming pet friendly home near U of A campus & Banner UMC hospital pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy & charming pet friendly home near U of A campus & Banner UMC hospital?

As of Apr 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy & charming pet friendly home near U of A campus & Banner UMC hospital on Jan 28, 2026 start from $193, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy & charming pet friendly home near U of A campus & Banner UMC hospital?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy & charming pet friendly home near U of A campus & Banner UMC hospital?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy & charming pet friendly home near U of A campus & Banner UMC hospital located?

Located in Jefferson Park, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of University of Arizona, 4th Avenue, and Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium. McKale Center and Himmel Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa G.

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

A lovely stay!

This was the perfect stay for our post wedding nuptials. Walkable, bikeable, and a short drive to all places we wanted to be!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Wonderful house; great hosts

Perfect house for a Tucson stay and Julia was great to communicate with. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

Amazing home!

Julie is amazing, and the property is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Wonderful visit to Tucson

We were very pleased with our stay at the Jefferson Park house. It was a perfect central location for our activities which included Mt. Lemmon, Tanque Verde Falls, and dining at restaurants in the downtown area. The house was quiet and clean, and the back yard offered a nice place for our small dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeane-Marie C.

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

Great for UofA visit

My family and I attended an event at the UofA during our stay. The house was only minutes by uber to the campus. It was a great location for our trip. The home itself was very charming. Looks to be recently remodeled. The owners have thought of everything. It was a very lovely home. We will stay again tge next time we are in Tucson.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

allan w.

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

Edison house

What a great place! Stayed here for all of February . Super clean, tastefully decorated, close to everything. It was hard to leave, but needed to return to snow country. Would love to stay here again. Thanks Julia for allowing to stay nat your house and thanks for all the great advice on Restaurants and things to do. Al and Deb
Stayed 35 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew I.

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

The Edison house is a great family house, Julia is a great host who is responsive & thoughtful!

We spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Tucson visiting our daughter who is a freshman at U of A. There were five people and two dogs and we all were very comfortable and had plenty of space to spread out. The home was very clean and everything was ready for our stay. My wife really liked how the house was decorated and that it was remodeled. Our girls said they slept really well and like how comfy the beds were, along with solid wifi. My son liked that there was a play station that he could get his video game fix. I liked the location of the house to the U of A campus as well as other things like coffee shops, restaurants, and stores. Lastly, our dogs really enjoyed the large backyard, we also enjoyed sitting out in both the covered patio and around the fire pit. Julia was a great host who communicated and was very responsive from the beginning to the end. The check-in and check-out instructions were simple and easy to follow. I really appreciated the simple check-out instructions, the last thing you want to do at the end of your stay is jump through a bunch of hoops. Julia made sure we had her contact information if we had questions or needed a recommendation, which we appreciated. I would recommend this house for families or people with pets. We will be checking to see if this house is available on our next trip down to Tucson!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Great place to stay in Tucson

Spotless and lots of attention to detail! Very convenient location and safe. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Super cute!

Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry J.

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

Escape from construction

Needed a local house with yard for myself wife, dog and cat while our house was undergoing repairs. This filled. the needs perfectly.
Stayed 45 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

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

Cute and convenient

Perfect for our family of 5 to stay - everything we needed was provided, location was great, and house was charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

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

Comfy, Convenient!

Came to town to visit family and loved this place. Great decor, easy access to any direction. Backyard is a nice place to hangout.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julia Van Valkenburg

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My husband and I were born and raised in Tucson, AZ, and live there now with our two rescue dogs. We spent most of our twenties living in Los Angeles and consider California to be our second home.

We love to travel, spend time outdoors, and relax with our friends and family.

Why they chose this property

We love Tucson, which is why we filled our home with little touches specific to the Southwest.

Located in the vibrant and historic Jefferson Park neighborhood, the Edison House is just north of The University of Arizona campus, walking distance to Banner UMC hospital, and just a few minutes from 4th Avenue, downtown Tucson, and many outdoor attractions.

This home is the perfect location for visiting travel nurses and medical professionals, students, professors, families, and more!

What makes this property unique

One of the most unique features of the Edison House is a desert-inspired mural in the backyard, created by local artist and muralist Keegan Rider. The large backyard also has plenty of room to relax by a fire, enjoy the shade under the covered patio, or grill!

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