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Tucson Desert Rendezvous

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a table.
A dining table with four chairs, a basket, and plates and wine glasses.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and appliances.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.
A patio with a round table and chairs, a colorful striped umbrella, and a view of a green building and trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Toys
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Reffkin Tennis Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tucson Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, El Con Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Tucson

Located in Peter Howell, a neighbourhood in Tucson, this cottage is next to a golf course and near a water park. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Pima Air and Space Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Tucson Convention Center or Kino Sports Complex. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Disruptive Paintball Inc - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Reffkin Tennis Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • El Con Mall - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cinemark Century El Con 20 - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 9 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Portillo’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tucson Desert Rendezvous pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Tucson Desert Rendezvous?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tucson Desert Rendezvous?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tucson Desert Rendezvous?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tucson Desert Rendezvous located?

Located in Peter Howell, this golf cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Reffkin Tennis Center and 2.5 mi (4 km) from University of Arizona. El Con Mall and Tucson Botanical Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this little studio for parent’s weekend. The location was great and a quick Uber ride to/from campus. It had parking, a comfy bed, and all we needed for our visit. Taylor was quick to respond to questions prior to our visit. I’d recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2026
Please do come again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The neighborhood of this home is one of my Tucson favorites, centrally located and peaceful. I really enjoyed the openness of the big one room floor plan with kitchen space, big closet space & a washer dryer.
Stayed 23 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 13 Oct 2026
Please do come again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, even nicer than I expected. The owner has been very accommodating and kept in touch. I couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super responsive - the room was perfect for me and would have also been great if there had been 2 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2026
Awesome Guest always welcome back. Please do look us up on a return trip!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet location

Was a great location. Close to restaurants, and was a fairly easy to navigate anywhere we needed to go. Host is friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2026
Thank you !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute, clean property with a private backyard. The neighborhood is dog-friendly and there is a park just a couple blocks away. The house is conveniently located, walkable to some restaurants and shopping and a short drive for everything else. Communication with the host was clear and check out tasks were very reasonable. We would definitely consider returning or renting another property from the owners if we are back in Tucson!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
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Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was comfortable and suited our needs well. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2025
Thank you SO much for choosing our Tucson home! We’re thrilled you picked our place out of so many great options — it truly means a lot to us! 🙌🏼 We’d LOVE to host you again anytime — we actually have 13 other unique rentals all within a block of this one, so you’ll always have fun options for future trips back to sunny Tucson! 🌵☀️ If you have a minute, we’d be super grateful if you could share a quick review — let everyone know what you enjoyed most about the home, the neighborhood vibes, and any awesome things you discovered while you were here! Your feedback helps us and future guests so much! ⭐️ Thanks again for staying with us — you’re welcome back anytime! Warmest wishes, Taylor & Yuko
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tucson Vacation

We were very comfortable and did a lot of sight seeing. Happy to have the maps and brochures left there for us.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2020
Please do come again !!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tucson Stay

Studio was clean and met our needs. For the price, it was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Sorry for the late response - but .... Much thanks - please do come again !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The key box was easy to access and the space was perfect for me. Stayed for 2 weeks and worked remotely. Had plenty of space for all my work computer equipment and to just live in. The area was quiet and I took several long walks around the neighborhood. Will definitely try to stay here again when I’m back next December/January.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2026
Awesome Guest always welcome back. Please do look us up on a return trip!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend

Very nice in every respect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2026
Thank you !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very Responsive Owners

The place was great and the owners were very responsive. We had a small issue with the renters in the property that shared the yard with this property, but the owners were very responsive and worked quickly to resolve it. The place was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for a weekend away in Tucson. We'd stay here or in one of their other properties again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Many Thanks for the review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pick this one!

Super host doesn’t begin to express Taylor and Yuko. The Casita was charming and met all our needs, as well as our dogs. I can’t begin to thank Taylor for being right there when the internet had a glitch. We would definitely stay again! Thank you Betz & Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2020
Betz —
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sweet Getaway Casita

Nice open-concept casita tucked in a great neighborhood close to downtown Tucson, UofA, and nearby attractions. It is perfectly sized for a solo-traveler or couple (bed is a large single/full), Pet-friendly, and stocked with all the basics. Main backyard/courtyard is shared with the main house, but there is a private separate backyard available for more privacy if desired. Onsite washer/dryer shared with the main house renters is a nice plus for those longer stays. Owners are very attentive and ready to meet all your needs. My pups and I throughly enjoyed our stay here. Thanks so much Taylor & Yuko!!! Gratefully, Gail & the Littles
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Many Thanks for the review!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location

Nice but the way too small bed

The overall space was nice and clean however, the bed was so small no two normal size adults could honestly fit in that bed comfortably. I wound up having to sleep on the couch for two nights. We never had the opportunity to meet the owners due to our late arrival and subsequent departure on the day we left. The room was clean although the bathroom window area was quite dusty. I would definitely recommend this place. However, again if you are staying alone, it would’ve been perfect but for two full size adults, the bed was just way too small :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint dog friendly spot with quick access to city!

Myself, partner, and Great Dane enjoyed our week long stay at the casita in early January! They allowed us to check in a little early and we used a lock box to check in, easy! The place has a flat long drive way that we could almost fit our 38ft Class A motor home in! We RV full time and needed to put the rig in the shop for a week. The house was well equipped so we could work (great wifi), cook, do laundry, and relax. The property managers were very easy to get a hold of and answered within minutes. They even came and fixed the tv remote for us! We felt comfortable and relaxed! Keep in mind that this casita shares the property with a home. While we stayed, there was no one in the larger home which was nice so the owners let us use the bigger yard for our dog. The Casitas yard is very small but pretty private. So just something to know that you could share the driveway with other guest and the casita and main home are pretty close. All in all we were thankful to find a clean, safe space to stay for a week with our huge Great Dane! Thank you!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2022
Many thanks, please do look us up on a return tip!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Long stay

This is a guest house with a small enclosed yard, however there is not a door from the house to the yard, you must go through the main house backyard to get to the guest house yard. The place is okay for a short stay, but there was not another option available at the time, so we stayed a month. The price was high, 4k for a month, and it is a one room place with small separate bathroom. Bed is a Murphy bed, small and low to the ground, uncomfortable. Bathroom is small, shower head is low, made for a short stature person. Furniture was cheap and not comfortable. There is a large mesquite tree in the driveway that will cover you car with its little leaves. Yard is full of gravel and cactus with an aggressive dog next door that barks and growls everytime you walk outside. Nice park close by, but have to watch out for the homeless camp across the street from park. Tile floors were nice. Hosts were responsive. I think it would be fine for a short stay, but it is expensive.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2022
Many thanks, please do look us up on a return tip!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, great price

Spent 2 weeks here and enjoyed my stay. Great internet speed helped when I had to work from the Casita.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2021
Many Thanks!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

It was nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2020
Thanks William !
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

Pee stains on the toilet when I got there. Made me realize other areas need cleaning, and have so I cleaned the areas myself (in the time of coronavirus). Listing is misleading because the backyard is for the owners, not for the guests (plus they have a dog who might bite you if you try and go outside). Complete lack of privacy because owners are often at the backyard and most of the blinds are for the backyard. That means the blinds have to stay shut so that the owners don't see you. Owners can hear everything hoing on inside the guesthouse, and the guest can hear the owners very loudly in the backyard. Owners were loud by thw guest house, and have woke me up talking on the phone. Moaing the lawn, talking loudly ect.. I had to accept the fact that even phone conversations or anything I do is being heard by the owners when they are outside. Felt really uncomfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2020
First off, we don't live on site, so had you responded to our messages of how things were going, we could have addrressed any issues that you had very quickly as we live only a block away. The casita does have its own private back yard behind it, and in fact its own entrance to the right of the french doors of the casita. I think you are very mistaken and had you voiced your concerns they would have been addressed immediately
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice! Clean! Fantastic Super Host!

I visited Tucson for my UofA college student back in August and now every time I plan my trip back, I book with Taylor and Yuko.This home was clean, convenient to the university, perfect for one or two, has everything you will ever need, but most of all the hosts are amazing! Quick to respond, quick to accommodate and a pleasure to rent from. In February of this year I stayed at another rental of this super host and I was not disappointed. Now I have friends in Tucson that I can reach out too everytime I need a home. 5 ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful casita, Taylor and Yuko were very responsive. Casita was very clean and quiet.

Very clean and quiet. Would prefer to have deadbolt on side door but otherwise it was perfect. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for leaving us a review, we hope that you’ll look us up when you return visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very nice spacious casita - would be perfect with a wider bed!

My husband and I were very happy with the condition of the casita, its location, and the inviting patio area that was great to come home to during our days of sightseeing. However the listing was somewhat misleading when it said it would sleep 2 to 4 with a twin/single . murphy bed. The murphy bed is rather narrow for 2 adults, and there is no other bed. Although the sectional is large and very comfortable for seating, it made for a very uncomfortable night's sleep. Thankfully, Taylor brought a comfy cot over when we requested it for our final two nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Sorry for the late response - but .... Much thanks - please do come again !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Just perfect for a Staycation -

Sweet spot for me and my fiancé to get away without going away ! Nice neighborhood, lots of great eateries close by and a park that was perfect for taking our malshepoo! Taylor and Yuko were perfect hosts - start to finish. Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Sorry for the late response - but .... Much thanks - please do come again !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A lovely neighorhood retreat in Tucson

This was our first time renting through VRBO. As we searched through the properties available we found this place. We came to Tucson for a month. Specifically to visit our daughter who has lived in Tucson for the past 6 years and secondly to escape the winter in Chicago. All I can say in that our every expectation was more than met. Taylor, the owner, was receptive to our needs. The place was exceptionally clean. We were made to feel at home. I would recommend this location as a place to stay without reservation.
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Sorry for the late response - but .... Much thanks - please do come again !!
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