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Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!

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A desert-style house with a gravel driveway, surrounded by various cacti and desert plants.
A single-story house with a yellow exterior, large windows, and a paved patio area with red tiles.
A single-story house with a beige exterior, a front porch, and a small garden with potted plants.
A house entrance with a red porch, a white door, and a view of a desert landscape with cacti and a blue pot.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Arizona

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Himmel Park Tennis Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, McKale Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Tucson

Blenman-Elm, a neighborhood in Tucson, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sabino Canyon and Saguaro National Park, while Pima Air and Space Museum and Old Tucson Studios are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Tucson Convention Center or Kino Sports Complex.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Himmel Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catalina American Baptist Church - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Himmel Park Tennis Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Arizona - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • McKale Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 12 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Yellow Brick Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miramonte - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! on Oct 25, 2026 start from $291, 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 Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! located?

Located in Blenman-Elm, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Himmel Park Tennis Center and University of Arizona. Tucson Botanical Gardens and McKale Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host had great communication and made my stay perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 10, 2026
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Junior at our property! They were an exemplary guest who adhered to all house rules with great care and respect. Communication was smooth and prompt from beginning to end, making the entire hosting experience seamless. We would highly recommend them to any future hosts without hesitation. They are always welcome back, and we sincerely hope to host them again in the future. Thank you, Junior, for being such a fantastic guest! Till next time, The Turnkey Pros Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - nice quiet neighborhood. Spacious home with beautiful desert landscape in the front yard and private enclosed back yard. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2026
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Lynn at our property! They were an exemplary guest who adhered to all house rules with great care and respect. Communication was smooth and prompt from beginning to end, making the entire hosting experience seamless. We would highly recommend them to any future hosts without hesitation. They are always welcome back, and we sincerely hope to host them again in the future. Thank you, Lynn, for being such a fantastic guest! Till next time, The Turnkey Pros Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2025
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Ava at our property! They were an exemplary guest who adhered to all house rules with great care and respect. Communication was smooth and prompt from beginning to end, making the entire hosting experience seamless. We would highly recommend them to any future hosts without hesitation. They are always welcome back, and we sincerely hope to host them again in the future. Thank you, Ava, for being such a fantastic guest! Till next time, The Turnkey Pros Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Gem is right-We stayed 2 nights and were pleased with all that this Gem had to offer. Clean house, cute yards, comfy beds and a great location for our needs. Thank you for all the communications.Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2026
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Anne at our property! They were an exemplary guest who adhered to all house rules with great care and respect. Communication was smooth and prompt from beginning to end, making the entire hosting experience seamless. We would highly recommend them to any future hosts without hesitation. They are always welcome back, and we sincerely hope to host them again in the future. Thank you, Anne, for being such a fantastic guest! Till next time, The Turnkey Pros Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient and clean

We stayed for a soccer tournament and found it was clean and comfortable. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2025
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Shawn at our property! They were an exemplary guest who adhered to all house rules with great care and respect. Communication was smooth and prompt from beginning to end, making the entire hosting experience seamless. We would highly recommend them to any future hosts without hesitation. They are always welcome back, and we sincerely hope to host them again in the future. Thank you, Shawn, for being such a fantastic guest! Till next time, The Turnkey Pros Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older home and older plumbing so be prepared to relive the past and all that comes with it. Loved the home, surrounding neighborhood and murals around town . Clean and well equipped it fit our needs perfectly! The back garden is a dream.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2025
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Seve at our property! They were an exemplary guest who adhered to all house rules with great care and respect. Communication was smooth and prompt from beginning to end, making the entire hosting experience seamless. We would highly recommend them to any future hosts without hesitation. They are always welcome back, and we sincerely hope to host them again in the future. Thank you, Seve, for being such a fantastic guest! Till next time, The Turnkey Pros Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was damage in the laundry room that we should have been made aware of in advance. We were not responsible for the damage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home close to everything.

My family and I stayed here while we were in the process of moving. The back yard is to die for. It's like you have your own personal hidden oasis. The fire pit was perfect for me and my 3 boys to roast marshmallows and make s'mores. The kitchen also is equipped with everything that you need to make a family dinner. The best part of the house is it is close to everything. Perfect location for dinning out or taking in a good game at the U of A. All in all a very nice and comfy place.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

U of A visit

Place was great. Nice comfortable beds and lots of space. Backyard didn’t have the hot tub that we originally saw in posting but they told us that was a mistake. The master bathroom had a plumbing issue that took a couple of days to resolve. Tub was filthy and had a bad odor but they sent someone out to clean the day after check in and then a plumber the following day. That was the only negative. Would stay here again as long as plumbing was checked on before check in time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 5, 2024
Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased to let you know that the plumbing issues have been resolved and the bathtub has been beautifully re-glazed! We would love to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

OKAY STAY, Nice Location, Minor Maintenance Needed

We selected this location due to its central location and proximity to the university. Property is in older historic neighborhood that was quiet and felt safe due to the number of people walking dogs and strolling children. Nice property, could use some maintenance and attention to details. List we noted: Master bath sink drains slow, numerous garden light bulbs burn out in back yard, kitchen faucet spray not properly retracting, remotes for televisions need batteries, blind valence missing in living room, towel hooks loose in guest bath, weeds in gravel in yard. Cleanliness of property was good; however, we noticed a few strange items: master bed pillows had women’s perfume fragrance and we wondered if the pillow cases were laundered, someone’s shoes were left in master bedroom, toilet paper roll and trash under furniture in living room. Owner should talk to the property management/cleaning crew. We had an issue with the thermostat and could not adjust the temperature and we woke up on the first morning freezing. Directions listed in booklet were obviously for a different thermostat. Owner was nice enough to come by to reset the thermostat.This property requires you to buy an insurance policy to cover damages up to 1500. I have never been required on past VRBO for mandatory insurance. By the time you add up the hefty management fee, service fee and insurance this property is pricy. Would consider staying here in future if maintenance issues resolved.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback and for staying with us. We’re glad you enjoyed the central location and the charm of the neighborhood, and we appreciate your kind words about the cleanliness of the home. We’re very sorry to hear there were aspects of your stay that did not meet expectations. We always encourage guests to reach out during their visit, as we are more than happy to address any issues in real-time to ensure a more comfortable experience. Since your departure, we’ve gone through the property and taken care of the items you noted, including maintenance on the sink and faucet, replacing light bulbs, restocking remote batteries, securing towel hooks, and reviewing the cleaning checklist with our team to prevent oversights like the ones you described. We've also updated the thermostat instructions to reflect the current model, so future guests won’t have the same issue. Regarding the required damage insurance, we understand your concerns. That policy is set through our VRBO listing platform and is intended to offer peace of mind during your stay, but we’ll certainly take your feedback into consideration as we review our policies and pricing structure. We truly appreciate your thoughtful suggestions and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future, with all improvements in place. Warm regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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