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Historic San Jose House Room 2 Wyatt Earp

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Room
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Porch or lanai
  • Internet access
  • Living area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic San Jose House Room 2 Wyatt Earp

The Legendary San Jose House on Fremont Street is located in Tombstone's Historic District. The San Jose House, was built 1879 as Tombstone's 1st boarding house and is one of Tombstone's oldest structures.
We are a short distance to main street, the Tombstone Epitaph and The Crystal Palace Saloon.
The San Jose House is historically documented, and has appeared in many movies, and also TRUE WEST Magazine.
Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Batt Masterson, Josephine Marcus and many others stayed here. You can enjoy views of the Dragoon Mountain range off the porch and the Sunrise with your morning coffee. Hang your hat & park your boots in The Town Too Tough To Die, and stay at the historic "San Jose House" in the heart of downtown Tombstone.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 905636vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tombstone

Located in Tombstone, this apartment is in the city centre and in the mountains. Birdcage Theater and Rose Tree Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Big Nose Kates and Good Enough Mine.
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Tombstone, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tombstone Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Allen Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • O.K. Corral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Doc Holliday's Gunfight Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Tombstone Western Town - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Nose Kate's Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Ringo's Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Four Deuces Saloon - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Doc Holliday's Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Longhorn Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic San Jose House Room 2 Wyatt Earp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic San Jose House Room 2 Wyatt Earp?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic San Jose House Room 2 Wyatt Earp?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic San Jose House Room 2 Wyatt Earp?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic San Jose House Room 2 Wyatt Earp located?

Located in the heart of Tombstone, this apartment building is steps away from Tombstone Historic District, Tombstone Epitaph Museum and Allen Street. Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Big Nose Kates are just steps away.

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fun stay!!! So cool to stay right in historic tombstone. The bed was very comfortable and this is a great place for the history buffs!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the location and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally enjoyed the stay!.. Absolutely wonderful experience for Old Western Town experience. Would however recommend including extra toilet paper and bath towels for more than two guests. Otherwise Exceptional Experience!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bed was comfy and the Main Street with the shops, restaurants and saloons were only a block away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chandra F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
There were no bath towels, washcloths or hand towels. I asked for some about 7pm upon our arrival and left at 7:30am the next morning with them still not provided. They said they didn’t have any clean ones and needed time to launder them.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emma M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The room was small and quaint - just like you’d expect with a historic boarding house like this. Check in was easy and the host was kind. The neighborhood is fun and bustling. As far as the property goes, i wish it would have been cleaner. Our bathroom was a little dingy, and we had to request towels. The San Jose house offers internet and has a tv, but the connection was very weak. The property has a beautiful view of the mountains and is in walking distance to many attractions. Though it wasn’t exactly what we had in mind, we enjoyed our stay in the Wyatt Earp room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce W.

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

Nice place

Close to Historic town..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tray O.

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

Great

Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property manager was kind, friendly and helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marsi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly as described, but too small and outdated to sleep comfortably for us. Mostly, we freaked ourselves out with our own imaginations. There were plenty of flies, the bathroom was just too small to take a good shower, and the mini-split squealed like scratchy violins. We forfeited our money and left in the night for another place to stay just to get a good night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tombstone fun!

Renting was easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

KELLI

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Would not stay here again. Total lack of communication not very clean or comfortable, ac was very noisy hard to sleep, fan in livingroom had no cord to tyrn light off, holes in all drapes, overall very run down. We left 2 nihhts early and just ate tge cost.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Disliked: Amenities
Pictures advertising room were not as expected. There were three of us and only 2 bath towels were supplied. I texted VRBO explaining this and never received a reply. And I understand we stayed during the week and we heard loud repairs around 7:30 am in the room next door. It was an acceptable accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice Place

The listing didn't give enough information about the property, it was better than we expected. It had two queen-sized beds, a coffee maker, a microwave, and a refrigerator that we didn't know about. Our only complaint was the mattresses weren't particularly comfortable, probably worn out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

JAY W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

NOT GREAT

BIG GAP UNDER FRONT DOOR. NO HOT WATER MORNING WE WERE LEAVING. NOT SURE PICTURES WE SAW ON LINE WHERE OF THE UNIT WE STAYED IN. COFFEE MAKER DID NOT WORK. WOULD NOT STAY HERE AGAIN.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

mandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
The location was with in walking distance of old Tombstone, interesting building, beds were comfortable. The communication or lack there of was disappointing. I reached out to owners before our trip, got a quick text. yes, we got your reservation. NO- entry directions before trip, night before, day of, I called VRBO- They tried to reach owners. Thank God there was an employee onsite who gave me a code to get into our room. FOUR HOURS after check in we got a text with entry directions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ron C.

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

Exactly what I wanted in Tombstone!

I was spending 3 nights in Tombstone, so I wasn't expecting a plush resort. I wanted a quiet, clean, and comfortable place to rest my head, and a location convenient to all the town has to offer. That is exactly what the San Jose House delivered! It is not a "house", so don't expect that type of set up. It more closely resembles a motel, but better. I stayed in the Wyatt Earp room. There was a bedroom at the back of the unit and a bed in the front of the main room. The beds were very clean and comfortable. There was also a kitchenette in the main room, with a small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot. The bath was clean, and the shower had good pressure (which important to me). All in all, I was more than pleased, and would absolutely recommend to anyone going to Tombstone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your review we enjoyed having you stay at the San Jose House. We look forward to seeing you again in the future
Archival

4/10 Poor

cindy l.

Clean and great location for downtown Tombstone

I would of given a four star rating if all had went well. Our TV didn't work first day, air conditioning didn't work second day, was moved to a different unit where the air conditioning worked but the TV did not work. On site manager was as helpful as she could be, very nice lady. After writing owners (could not get them to call me personally) about our problems they responded with a fair and just outcome. If booking here just make sure there is new window air conditioner and ask about TV. Our room was very clean and they had kureg coffee pods, with sugar and powdered creamer available. Good location for downtown Tombstone. Not a lot of parking available if there is a special event in Tombstone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Marjorie T.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
On arrival big disappointment. The room is just that, ONE ROOM. It is NOT a 2 bedroom accommodation It must have been a 1 bed with living room at one point but they stuck a broken sagging bed in there so they could get the higher rate. To call it two bedrooms accurately would require a DOOR between the rooms, but there is not a door or even a curtain to provide privacy. If you are not comfortable with having no privacy between the beds then do not book this listing. Ac split system located over the rear bed, was SO LOUD but did not actually work for cooling. You have to run it to try and draw in the fresh cool outside air which is less musty and hot than what we smelled when walking in. I specifically booked stating 3 guests but we were only provided 2 bath towels not even an had towel or wash cloth. All messages from host were obviously AI generated and host still has not replied to any messages. The top of the coffee pot was so dusty we were not going to drink anything coming out of it and could not even clean it because….only 2 towels! The historic building was cute but the inaccuracy of the listing, lack of cleanliness, and LOUD ac/road traffic would have been unbearable for anything longer than the single night. My recommendation the extra for a second room at Hotel Tombstone and enjoy clean rooms, plentiful towels and great pizza instead!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Archival

4/10 Poor

Stephanie T.

Not as advertised! No fridge, stove, or microwave. Air conditioning did not work!

This was advertised as a "house" with fridge, stove, and microwave. Was basically a motel room with no amenities at all. We bought food to cook on our way into town and were very disappointed when we arrived and found no fridge, stove, or even microwave to make dinner. Then the air conditioning did not work and we sweltered through an Arizona night. The property manager on scene was very sweet and offered to try and find us a microwave or toaster oven to borrow but by that time we decided to just find a local place for dinner (Johnny Ringo's has great pizza nearby!) The only great thing about the place was the location. it was right in center of Tombstone so we could walk to activities the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
I am sorry you were disappointed with the room. We are not a "House", but it is the name of the property given to it when it was built in 1879. we are an Historic Landmark. We do have a fridge in every room I am not sure why you didn't see it, but we do not have a stove advertised on our listing. We have a microwave upon request, as it is an historic property and has an old electrical system and we do our best not to overload it. We have our A/C units re serviced and inspected as it has been very hot. Sorry for any issues you had with your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

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

Pretty much centrally located behind Allen Street. Great time.

From start to finish would recommend to any person chasing history. Wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Historic place to stay

This is a really quaint little place to stay in. It’s not too big and great for just a few days of our travel. Everything was in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda L.

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

Great location and history

Enjoyed the location and reading about the history of this place. There was a bit of traffic noise and the outside lights shined through the curtains which was a bit annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pictures are deceiving

The location was just what we were looking for. However, we apparently did not look at the description or pictures carefully enough. There was no door on the one and only bedroom; the other bed was in the "living room". A small kitchenette but no table and chairs. There was a big ball of hair by the front door and some hair on the shower wall. The floors had not been mopped. But to end on a positive note, the shower had good flow and was nice and hot!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Anne and Eddie McKechnie

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Eddie McKechnie has been an Actor and Stuntman for over 30 years.
He has been featured in many Western Movies including the movie Tombstone, Lightening Jack, The Quick and the Dead, The Young Riders amongst many others. Eddie knows the area well, and can provide you with the History and attractions of Tombstone

Why they chose this property

The San Jose House is one of the oldest and most historic properties in Tombstone. It has been a family business as Eddie's Mom owned the property for many years prior to Eddie and his wife Anne taking over ownership of the old Adobe Building.
The San Jose House has been featured in many Documentaries, and also is conveniently located in the Historic District close to the main street in Tombstone.
If you are looking to capture a piece of Tombstone History, then look no further than the San Jose House.

What makes this property unique

Historic Property
Historic District
WiFi
Internet TV
One bedroom Units
Adobe Structure
Fridge, Coffee Pots and Microwaves in room
Covered Front Porch with Benches outside

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