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2BR Happy Cactus Retreat • Free Parking

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Living area
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Private kitchen
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

2BR Happy Cactus Retreat • Free Parking

Indulge in this captivating private home just steps away from the UofA, Downtown, restaurants, and the nightlife.

❤ 1 parking permit provided for street parking
❤ 78` 4k TV
❤ Streaming apps are available using your own account
❤ Child & Dog-friendly
❤ Hotel-standard cleaning
ヅ Workspace + High-speed WiFi
ヅ Fully-equipped kitchen

`Just like in pictures - but better in real life! Loved sharing this picture-worthy home with my friends and family.` - Guest, Eliran

Wake up with a fresh cup of espresso overlooking blue skies. Original brick and wooden vaulted ceilings + a private yet cozy atmosphere will make you fall in love with this historic charming home.

Location Highlights
- Walkability score: 99
- Bikability 97
- Safety 94

Cozy & Modern + Stylish & homey:
Bedroom #1 offers:
• Queen size bed with premium medium-firm memory foam mattress
• Workspace
• Move-in ready Closet
• Large windows with plenty of natural light.

Bedroom #2 offers:
• King size bed with premium medium-firm memory foam mattress
• Move-in ready Closet
• Large windows with plenty of natural light.

Kitchen:
• Bulletproof kitchen with dishes and cookware, and silverware so you can enjoy preparing a yummy meal
• Espresso coffee machine with local coffee
• Cooking essentials
• Sugar, coffee & condiments
• Large Island and plenty of space to cook and dine

Bathroom 1&2:
• Walk-in shower
• Hand and body towels
• Shampoo & conditioner dispensers
• Magnifying mirror
• Hair Dryer

This home also offers:
• Extra pillows & linens
• Air-conditioner & heater

The freshly renovated home has everything you`ll need to stay comfortably in the center of Tucson. Space is clean and practical, storage, luggage caddy, and lots of coat hangers.

You will have access to the whole house

I am here, captain! Kudos to you for reaching out even with the small issues! Happy to help with your stay, tips, and recommendations 24/7. In case of an emergency call otherwise please use Airbnb app for the quickest response.

Friendly, convenient, and central location - 3 min walk to the University of Arizona. 7 min walk to DT. This neighborhood is known in Tucson for the safety and friendliness of residents.

Rental bikes and scooters can be found all over the neighborhood for quick access to all the great and nearby attractions

Mid Stay Cleans / Cleaning Before Checkout for $96 includes linen & towel change + restocking of offered supplies (coffee pods, creamer, sugar, toilet paper, paper towel etc)This unit does not share an entry or rooms with other units.

WiFi Speed of 208 mbps is reference for the fastest speed you can get but not a guarantee.

Corner house by the street (prone to street noise).

Front-Facing cameras outside of the property for your safety.

$20 laundry credits for 8 nights stay and longer.

Please let us know if you will be needing a crib during your stay to ensure its availability. It can be furnished for $25.

Room cleaning for a fee. Just send us a message if you need it to check the availability.

For guests staying, 11-21 night stays: one mid-stay cleaning
and for 22-30 night stays: two mid-stay cleanings
This helps us maintain a fresh and comfortable environment throughout your stay!

Free Street parking w/ permit offered is not a guaranteed spot & subject to availability.

***Cats are not allowed - our housekeepers are allergic to cats***

***Charging your electric cars in the listing is not allowed***

*** Please review our House Rule to see our other fees regarding Pet fee, Early check-in fee, Late check-out fee, Etc.****

To ensure the safety and comfort of all our guests, we partner with an insurance provider that conducts a basic screening for every booking. Guests must successfully pass this screening for us to confirm their stay. This process helps us maintain the quality and security of our property, ensuring peace of mind for both our guests and us. If, unfortunately, you do not pass the screening, we will not be able to host you. No need to worry—here’s what the screening involves, as per our insurance provider:

Email: Verification to ensure the email address is valid, deliverable, and not temporary or disposable.
Phone: Verification to confirm the phone number is valid, deliverable, and not disposable.
Watchlist: A check against our insurance list of guests who have previously caused damage and not taken responsibility for it.

If you have any questions about this process, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to assist! Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to welcome you soon.
-Access Listing via Guest App

-Accidents happen, and we want your stay to be stress-free. Before arrival, guests may choose to purchase an optional Damage Waiver through our secure Guest App.
The Damage Waiver is a small one-time non-refundable fee of $34.95 that helps cover accidental damages during your stay and provides additional peace of mind.
Please note:

The Damage Waiver is completely optional.
Guests may choose to purchase the waiver or decline it.
If declined, guests remain responsible for any accidental damages that occur during their stay.

That’s it—simple, transparent, and designed to keep the home perfect for you and future guests.



LOCAL GUESTS (Tucson area):
- must contact prior to booking with the reason for the stay

NUMBER OF GUESTS:
- maximum 6 guests including visitors
- $25 fee/night for each additional guest beyond # of guests booked past 10 pm

EARLY CHECK-IN:
- $30 fee (subject to availability)

LATE CHECK-OUT:
- $30 fee (subject to availability)
- $100 fee for unauthorized late checkout

NO SMOKING OR NO VAPING:
- $200/day smoking fine for odor remediation

NO LOUD NOISE PAST 10 PM:
- $100 fee for failure to tone down noise after a neighbor`s complaint and/or not following the request to vacate premises

NO FOOD & DRINKS IN BEDROOM/S
- $250 fee for failure to comply

LOST PARKING PERMIT:
- $20 fine/day for the temporary pass + $350 for the replacement

PET RULES:
- CONTACT US with a dog description prior to booking
- Please let us know if your sweet pet needs a crate, doggie toys, bowls, scooper, or anything during your stay so we can prepare it for you
- You must accept the request for a $50 pet cleaning fee for stays 3 nights and less
- 3+ nights the pet fee = $15/night
- Limited to 1 dog; 40 lbs max
- Pet to be up-to-date on vaccinations
- Pick up after them
- Must be house-trained/potty-trained
- Dogs are NOT allowed on FURNITURE
- No fenced yard for dog/s. Must be leashed on the property at all times
- Your dog/s must be with you at all times. Leaving your dog/s unattended (meaning not crated or kenneled) will result in vacating the premises
- You assume financial responsibility for any damage caused by your dog/s and agree to pay an additional amount shall this occur
- If excessive dog/s noise (barking) is disturbing to the neighbors, you must quiet the situation
**NO CATS ALLOWED**
**Failure to follow pet rules may result in a $200 fine and vacating premises**
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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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: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
-Access Listing via Guest App -Accidents happen, and we want your stay to be stress-free.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Tucson

Midtown, a neighborhood in Tucson, is home to this vacation home. 4th Avenue and Rialto Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Saguaro National Park and Sweetwater Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Arizona Stadium or McKale Center.
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What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Centennial Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 4th Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 3 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Time Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Illegal Pete's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gentle Ben's Brewing Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scented Leaf Tea House - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2BR Happy Cactus Retreat • Free Parking pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 2BR Happy Cactus Retreat • Free Parking?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2BR Happy Cactus Retreat • Free Parking on May 25, 2026 start from $165, 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 2BR Happy Cactus Retreat • Free Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2BR Happy Cactus Retreat • Free Parking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2BR Happy Cactus Retreat • Free Parking located?

Located in Midtown, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Centennial Hall and University of Arizona. 4th Avenue and University of Arizona Museum of Art are also within 15 minutes. Tucson Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and it's an amazing location if visiting UofA.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Broderick E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very cute and accurate to its listing. The location is ideal for events at the university and there are numerous excellent restaurant options within steps of the front door. Traffic is a bit noisy outside, so the white noise machine in the bedroom was much appreciated. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near the UofA. Excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location to the University.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was conveniently located, clean and the contact with the owners was easy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Close to Campus Charm

We really enjoyed staying here! Very convenient and close to campus, downtown, restaurants, etc. Loved that it was pet-friendly and kid-friendly! Super comfy beds, spacious living area and kitchen, and overall clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robinson C.

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

amazing location

We needed to be close to campus, so this place was perfect. It's on a very busy corner, however, so it's noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect for visiting the University. Walking distance to a lot of restaurants and bars. Traffic noise was loud but was expected as it was mentioned in description. Definitely will use again! Communication was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Thanksgiving

Perfect place. Daughter is a U of A student. Would love to stay again for parents weekend, move in…. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becca W.

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

August stay

It was nice, very clean and had everything you could need. The noise level was fine, didn’t even notice any. I definitely plan on staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Short stay May 5-7

No surprises here, as the listing is clear that the property is on a busy road and there is unavoidable traffic noise. The host kindly left foam earplugs for those who are noise sensitive.Location couldnt be better for those visiting U of Arizona, as it's a 5 minute walk to campus. Lots of restaurants within a stone's throw; be aware the clientele is very young for the most part.Communication with host was outstanding, messages answered within minutes. Early check in was an easy process. Snacks were thoughfully left in the kitchen. We only stayed 2 nights and the house was well equipped for our needs. Thanks Eduard!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

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

Nice & Cozy Stay

Great location- clean - great beds EXCELLENT coffee Easy to Uber - low cost to get to places CVS across street Only neg - noise Overall that did not bother me. But is you are sensitive to noise That maybe an issue
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joe T.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
The location was great. Walking distance to the school and shops/restaurants. The house was cute and well suited for a family or couples. Everyone had their own bed/bath space. Yes, you can hear the cars all hours of the night, but it's the city, so we expected it and got used to it. At this point, I would have rated it 4 or 5 stars. HOWEVER, if something goes wrong, you're at the mercy of a property management company and not an individual owner, so don't expect white glove treatment. We arrived to a backed-up kitchen sink with three inches of sewage in it. Couldn't use the dishwasher and it was packed with the previous renter's dirty dishes, so we had no utensils. As soon as we arrived, management acknowledged it and said they'd send someone right away. No one arrived. When we followed up, they said they can't get someone to fix it and had no other property for us to switch to. So, we were stuck all weekend with a sewage filled sink. As such, had to eat out every meal. Also, the place was not ready when we arrived (45 minutes after check-in) and not stocked with extra toilet paper or trash bags. We bought own for the night until they could deliver more. I followed up with them for two weeks for a partial refund and, while they finally said a refund has been processed, I'll believe it when I see it in my bank account. Again, it was a nice place, but keep in mind you're at the mercy of a property management company and you're likely one of many renters they're dealing with.
Backed up kitchen sink. It was like that all weekend.
The amount of toilet paper provided.
Previous renter's dirty dishes in a dishwasher we couldn't use.
No utensils because they were all dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Quick UA visit—Happy Cactus

I visited Tucson to visit my daughter in school at the UA. I looked for a place near the campus and "Happy Cactus" was a perfect fit. It is centrally located and along the SunLink tram line. It is also just a few blocks away from Time Market, a wonderful market/restaurant. Happy Cactus is well appointed, clean, updated and easy to use. It is along a busy intersection so I stayed in the side bedroom while my daughter stayed in the one closer to the main road. Lots of details taken care of including a nice coffee maker with plenty of Keurig pods and a water filter pitcher, too. Plenty of kitchen accessories made breakfast and snacks easy to prepare. All-in-all this is a great place! Thank you very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property had very easy access to the University of Arizona. It was walkable to many coffee, shops, restaurants, bars, and most of all- events at the university. I appreciated the fact that the property owner did not jack-up the prices during the time of graduation, unlike all of the hotels in the area which doubled and tripled their prices. I thought that was very nice. The beds were extremely comfortable, and the place was clean. I was surprised to see such a large television in the living room area. It was also a nice surprise to have some coffee pods in order to make coffee in the Keurig that was provided. Be aware that since the property is located so close to such a heavily traffic area, it won’t be super quiet at night. The prime location near the university outweighed any nighttime noise in my opinion. Parking was also quite easy, because a parking permit was provided. Communication with the owner was excellent. Responses came very quickly. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marisa C.

Disliked: Check-in, location

Extremely Noisy

u are looking for a quiet get away, this is not the place for you. If you are from a small town, you will not be accustom to the noise level from the streets you are surrounded by. The cars/trucks, motorcycles, and off road vehicles that drive by revving their engines is unacceptable. Every 5 minutes (or less) you will be hearing a vehicle rev its engine and peel out. This almost made us call the non-emergency line and file a complaint. The vehicles drive by with their music blaring at a hearing loss induced level at all times of the day and night. We are expected to keep our noise level down in the house, but the entire 1/2 million people living in the city are not. The noise coming through the walls on university is the worst, but it does seep into all the walls. We were here for 6 nights, the host allowed us 4 towels total, 7 wash clothes total, two hand towels for the bathrooms total, and two hand towels for the kitchen total for the 6 nights. I understand there is a washer and dryer, but that is an unacceptable amount for two people for 6 nights. There is no dish cloth, the host expects you to use an unsanitary sponge to wash the dishes or use the dish washer. There's only two of us here, no use in using the dish washer. There was no hand soap in the kitchen, just dish soap in the soap dispenser. Be warned- the water is so hot, adjust before washing your hands, washing the dishes, or taking a shower. The internet is 15 mb download, keep that in mind as wel
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and very clean. Great responses from property management
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shari G.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JT S.

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

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