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Wildflowers are blooming ~ 1920's Sam Hughes Casita ~ Villa Blanca Mariposa
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Space | 915 sq. ft. |
| Property type | bungalow |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 4 nights |
Overview
Stay at Villa Blanca Mariposa a lovely 1.5 Bedroom/1 Bath Home and walk to UofA
Welcome to Villa Blanca Mariposa, perfect for a relaxing vacation with immediate urban amenities, well situated only two blocks from the University of Arizona, within a mile of the University Medical Center, near the Gem Show venues, and close to anything in Central Tucson. This charming 1920's bungalow home is located in Sam Hughes, a National Historic Neighborhood, has been recently lovingly updated, is bright, spacious and very comfortable.
This fully outfitted historic home has a complete kitchen with a gourmet stainless range, microwave, coffee maker, blender, all utensils and dishes. The dining room seats four, and boasts beautiful furnishings. All utilities are included; even cable television and high speed internet! There is a 42 inch flat panel tV in the living room and a 32 inch Smart TV in the Master Bedroom, a HE washer/dryer, and a wonderfully charming vintage bathroom - complete with luxury linens. Villa Blanca Mariposa sleeps two persons comfortably (up to four people) with a master bedroom that sleeps two (King size bed), and a half bedroom
which sleeps up to two guests on a Twin Trundle Bed.
With the gorgeous weather found in Tucson, the large rear patio can double as another living room, dining room and kitchen with comfortable patio furniture and a beautiful stainless grill.
Local vegetation are perfect for enjoying the birds and butterflies while sipping your morning beverage.
Well Behaved Pets may be considered. Smoking never permitted.
Villa Blanca Mariposa welcomes you to Tucson!
About Erica K.
An entrepreneur by nature, I have enjoyed the freedom and flexibility that a self directed path can provide. I have loved to travel and annually embark upon both a beach vacation and an exotic destination in a far away continent - you will find exotic mementos from my travels adorn Villa BlancaMariposa and inspire the eclectic sampling of the world within. Growing up in Tucson in this very property, I wanted to name my special bungalow to honor my connection to my mother, my family and the heritage of the house, hence the name Villa Blanca which means white house - where my friends said I lived as a kid. While home in Tucson, I love to landscape, You will see me working on my properties tending to the mesquite trees, Peruvian apple cactus a native willow or assisting guests at Villa Blanca and other homes. I have always enjoyed cooking - entertaining friends and family and hosting many social events, and look forward to hosting you during your stay in Tucson!
Erica K. purchased this bungalow in 2010
Why Erica K. chose Tucson
My parents were renting the carriage house house in the 1960's while attending the University of Arizona. Reading an ad in the paper the original owners of Villa Blanca - had listed it for sale - it turned out to be my parents landlords - who enjoyed the young couple so - and sold it to my parents over another buyer. With the assistance of my Grandmother for a down payment, My mother and father moved to the front house and raised us girls - in 2010 Villa Blanca passed through the generations from my grandmother, mother and sister to my self - for me to share with you as Villa Blanca.
What makes this bungalow unique
I love Villa Blanca with all of my heart - it is a beautiful home full of warmth and truly does hold every memory in life - Christmas trees, Easter bunnies, Thanksgiving Dinners, watching sesame street while laying on the living room floor, cartwheels in the front yard - giggling with friends - walking to school - having breakfast at Rincon market, bicycling to the UofA. Now it's your turn to make some memories and experience the warmth and love of a family home known as Villa Blanca.
Guestbook comments from the manager
Dear Erica, Everything was perfect from your sweet house to the wine, flowers, toiletries, linens, furnishings, etc. We appreciated your dining and activity recommendations & all of the resource books, pamphlets, etc. Can't wait to come back next Year!
Amenities
Sam Hughes Bungalow Accommodation and Amenities
- bungalow
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 915 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: Noon
- Max. occupancy: 4
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- pets considered
- Events Allowed
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- Downtown
- Town
- Adventure
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
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Bedroom 2 -
1 twin/ single
,
Twin Trundle Bed Sleeps Two in Half Bedroom
Bedroom 1 - 1 king , King Bed sleeps two in Master Bedroom
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Music Library
- Satellite / Cable
- Television ...
- Toys
- Video Library
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- 6 garden chairs
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- limited accessibility
- Private Chef
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- library
- live theater
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- zoo
- antiquing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- basketball court
- cycling
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- roller blading
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(50 traveler reviews)
Fabulous home and great neighborhood
Loved staying at this home. It was more than we expected. "Top of the line" bedding and towels. Comfortable furnishings and fully stocked kitchen appliances and dishes. Lovely landscaping in both front and back yards. Perfect location with easy access to downtown. Very quiet neighbors. I would absolutely stay here again.
Villa Blanca Mariposa transcends all expectations!!
This bungalow is absolutely perfect! it has historic character, the warmth of a home, a blend of contemporary and eclectic and southwestern decor, all done very tastefully. The towels are thick, the sheets are smooth, the pillows are lofty, the cupboards are full of supplies. I was very happy to have a garage for my car, to keep it out of the Tucson sun. The laundry room was an unexpected bonus. The location is superb. Erica's suggestions were abundant and detailed. I walked the lovely neighborhood streets every morning. I loved seeing the cactus gardens and architecture of the Sam Hughes district. I will return. Thank you, Erica!
Wonderful
My wife and I stayed for a week. Wish it could have been longer. The house is so homey and comfortable and centrally located. Convenient parking is behind the house separated from the house by a private backyard courtyard. The backyard was very peaceful and enjoyable. Erica took good care of us even though we never met. We were greeted with a handwritten note and goodies including wine and chocolate. She was never more than an email or text away when we had a couple of questions. The house is on a major street (6th Street) but you'd never know it once inside where it is quiet and peaceful. The house is an oasis in the city and I highly recommend it.
Relaxing weekend
I was in Tucson for a family wedding and the house fit all of my needs for the weekend. The home embodies everything that Tucson reminds me off (grew up in tucson) The home was comfortable and absolutely adorable. Took my dog for a walk around the neighborhood which is just full of character with all the different styled beautiful homes. It's quiet and a historic part of town with plenty of restaurants and hangouts a short walk away. Do keep in mind the front of the house does face a major street and the front yard is shared with the home next door but overall peaceful and private.
Fabulous!
This sweet little bungalow exceeded our expectations! It is so charming and has everything you could possibly need on a vacation. The decor is lovely, the sheets and bedding are comfortable! The outside seating areas were the best for having morning coffee. There is even covered parking which is pretty important when that AZ sun is beating down on your car. We were there for our daughters college graduation and it was just 2 blocks from the stadium so we walked and missed all that traffic. The location is great. Close to Tucson Tamale and Cashew Cow! Two of my favorite places! Most definitely recommend this little gem!
Kelly and Bill
North Carolina
Exceeded our expectations
The property was wonderful and enhanced our stay in Tucson. It was quaint and clean and the amenities made our week easy. It was decorated nicely with comfort in mind. The beds and pillows were super comfy. The kitchen was equipped with everything you could possible need and neatly organized. The bathroom was clean with plenty of towels, hair dryer and basic bath amenities. The home was located close to multiple freeways making it easy to see the sights. It was also located close to grocery stores if you needed items. We enjoyed the semi-private, fenced in back yard with patio table and chairs. Perfect for morning coffee, late afternoon cocktails, and our small dogs. In summary we had a great experience and would recommend it to others. The only tricky part was the second bedroom has a trundle that makes exiting the home through the back door tricky, but seriously a very small issue. If we are ever back in Tucson, I would stay here again.
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Rates & Availability
Sam Hughes Bungalow Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Manager accepts payment in:
- USD
| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly * | Event | ||||
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2017 Summer Special
Jul 16 2017 -
Aug 5 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$70
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From
$99
Fri,Sat
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$475
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$1,950
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 7 2017 -
Aug 7 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$99
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From
$99
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 8 2017 -
Aug 8 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$99
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From
$99
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 9 2017 -
Aug 9 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$99
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From
$99
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 10 2017 -
Aug 10 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$99
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From
$99
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 11 2017 -
Aug 11 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$105
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From
$105
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 12 2017 -
Aug 12 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$105
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From
$105
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 13 2017 -
Aug 13 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$99
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From
$99
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 14 2017 -
Aug 14 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$99
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From
$99
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 15 2017 -
Aug 15 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$99
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From
$99
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 16 2017 -
Aug 17 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 18 2017 -
Aug 19 2017
2 night minimum stay
|
$105
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From
$105
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 20 2017 -
Aug 21 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 22 2017 -
Aug 23 2017
2 night minimum stay
|
$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 24 2017 -
Aug 24 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Aug 25 2017 -
Aug 26 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$105
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From
$105
Fri,Sat
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$650
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$2,600
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Summer Cusp 2017 Season
Aug 27 2017 -
Oct 12 2017
2 night minimum stay
|
$99
|
From
$125
Fri,Sat
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$650
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$2,600
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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2017 Fall
Oct 13 2017 -
Nov 30 2017
Changeover Day: Thursday 2 night minimum stay
|
$110
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From
$130
Fri,Sat
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$700
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$2,900
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 1 2017 -
Dec 2 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$250
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From
$250
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 3 2017 -
Dec 4 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$125
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From
$125
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 5 2017 -
Dec 6 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$125
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From
$125
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 7 2017 -
Dec 7 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$145
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From
$145
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 8 2017 -
Dec 9 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$250
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From
$250
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 10 2017 -
Dec 11 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$150
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From
$150
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 12 2017 -
Dec 13 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$145
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From
$145
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 14 2017 -
Dec 14 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$145
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From
$145
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 15 2017 -
Dec 16 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$250
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From
$250
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 17 2017 -
Dec 18 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$145
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From
$145
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 19 2017 -
Dec 20 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$145
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From
$145
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Dec 21 2017 -
Dec 21 2017
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$145
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From
$145
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Winter 2017-2018
Dec 22 2017 -
Jan 26 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 2 night minimum stay
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$250
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From
$275
Fri,Sat
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$1,200
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$4,000
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Special Event 2018
Jan 27 2018 -
Feb 17 2018
4 night minimum stay
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$300
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$1,900
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$5,000
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Spring 2018
Feb 19 2018 -
Apr 14 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$185
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From
$200
Fri,Sat
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$1,000
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$3,900
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Apr 15 2018 -
Apr 16 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$145
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From
$145
Fri,Sat
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$1,000
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$3,900
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Apr 17 2018 -
Apr 18 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$145
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From
$145
Fri,Sat
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$1,000
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$3,900
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Apr 19 2018 -
Apr 19 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$145
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From
$145
Fri,Sat
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$1,000
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$3,900
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
Apr 20 2018 -
Apr 21 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$165
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From
$165
Fri,Sat
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$1,000
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$3,900
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
May 14 2018 -
May 15 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
May 16 2018 -
May 17 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
May 18 2018 -
May 19 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$105
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From
$105
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
May 20 2018 -
May 21 2018
2 night minimum stay
|
$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
May 22 2018 -
May 23 2018
2 night minimum stay
|
$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
May 24 2018 -
May 24 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
May 25 2018 -
May 26 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$105
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From
$105
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
May 27 2018 -
May 28 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
May 29 2018 -
May 30 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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Nightly Rate
May 31 2018 -
May 31 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$85
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From
$85
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$150
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From
$165
Fri,Sat
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$950
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$3,400
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| Notes: Rates are based on 3 guests; add $25 per night, per additional guest | |||||||||
Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $90 |
| Pet Fee | $50 |
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Manager's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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