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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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600 S Convent Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
  • Tucson Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Rialto Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo

The Isabella is an inviting, warm and cozy one bedroom adobe condo in Tucson’s Barrio Viejo or “old neighborhood”. Her charms include Saguaro cactus rib ceilings, thick adobe walls and brick paved floors. She is located in the Ochoa Court condo complex dating back to at least 1888. Cook yourself a gourmet dinner in her old meets new kitchen, lounge in the intimate back patio, relax and stream some movies in the desert chic living room and sleep well in the luxurious King Bed with memory foam mattress. This adorable historical condo is located within walking distance to downtown, the SunLink Streetcar to U of A, local brewpubs, coffee shops and restaurants including easy walks to 5 Points Cafe, the Meyers Cafe and lounge, and the Coronet. New to VRBO, but our first guests wrote...."The Isabella is stunning inside and out. It is beautifully furnished with everything you could need. ....We enjoyed relaxing on the back patio in the evening with snacks and cold beers."

Property manager

Jennifer Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Tucson

Located in Barrio Viejo, a neighbourhood in Tucson, this holiday home is in the mountains. St. Augustine Cathedral and Pioneer Memorial are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tucson Mall and Tuscon Spectrum. Children's Museum Tucson and Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium are also worth visiting.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tucson Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fox Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Arizona - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Arizona Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 19 min walk
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Monica - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ruiz Hot Dogs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Street- Taco and Beer Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Iron Johns Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cobra Arcade Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo located?

Located in Barrio Viejo, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tucson Convention Center and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of Arizona. Arizona Theatre Company and St. Augustine Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. Tucson Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

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

We loved it here!

The Isabella is adorable! I highly recommend anyone and everyone to stay here! The house was cozy and so cutely decorated, very clean and well stocked, the location perfect and the host very quick to answer and help when we needed it! Thank you so much for the wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou A.

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

Exceeded Expectations!

If we could give more than a 5 star rating, we would! The place was beautiful! Clean, conveniently located and with a great deal of special touches. If we are ever back in Tucson we definitely would rent this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

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

Comfort and Beauty!

I truly enjoyed my stay at The Isabella! It was clean, quiet, comfortable and very welcoming! The neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. Jennifer was very quick to communicate and answer any questions I had. I honestly can’t say one negative word about The Isabella, it is a great stay and I would definitely stay here again! There are also two places in the neighborhood you can walk to and have coffee and pastries with nice outdoor seating. I had a wonderful stay, Thank You!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

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

The Isabella, what a fine

This is our second one month stay at The Isabella. The home is lovelier than the pictures and very comfortable to be in. The location is so fun. We enjoyed walking to town, going to historic sites, and the restaurants and galleries close by.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Comfortable stay

Love the spaciousness of the apartment and the courtyard. Great neighborhood. Second stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Isabella

Jen’s place was as advertised! Spotless and very well maintained. All appliances were new and the owners provided detailed usage instructions for everything. The area is close to downtown yet very quiet. We had good communication with Jennifer and she was very helpful. I would highly recommend staying at her unit. We intend to go back this winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Great location for gem show getaway.

Up and coming nice little neighborhood. Extremely well apportioned small house with great king size bed. Perfect for 2 person getaway. Easy check in, easy drive to all of Tucson. I highly recommend this house for anyone looking for a central Tucson stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thor H.

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

Great property and great location

Perfect property for a stay near central Tucson
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donn J.

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

So beautiful

Really lovely place in historic neighborhood. Great place to walk around and have a sense of old Tucson. Good low key restaurants to walk to. Downtown only blocks away. Perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleena K.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay. The property is exactly as listed and is in a great location. The property manager was super responsive to all inquiries. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha C.

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

Loved our stay at Casa Isabella

The house is very charming and stocked with everything you need. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Great location to U of AZ

Will definitely stay here again , very nice place , close to U of AZ
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles L.

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

Historic barrio

All good, well equipped kitchen, even sharp knives, Weber grill on the back patio. Comfortable king-size bed. Recommend without any reservations and would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla A.

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

Live this place

Despite the irritating and needlessly complicated Italian appliances we love all else about this rental. Quiet, clean, nicely appointed. Jenn is so easy to deal with as manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi J.

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

The Isabella is Wonderful

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It is spacious, with beautiful historic features. It was stocked with everything we needed (and more) for a long-term stay. The oven/microwave is tricky at first, but Jenn's instructions (posted on side of fridge) plus a youtube video were helpful. The neighborhood is quiet and walkable to many desired destinations. Great hiking is a reasonable drive in all directions. Communication with the host is first rate.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

A "Just right" place to stay.

Most important for us was that it was walkable to family in the area. In addition, it was a clean & cosy place in a Historic Tucson neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Isabella knocks it out of the park

Comfortable in-town home.3 rooms.Everything cleanEasy parking on a quiet street. Nicely stocked with lots of extras in the frig, the bathroom (q-tips, suntan lotion, all soaps, coffee, jam, sodas) A little tough using some of the appliances the first time. Very comfortable bed, but high We would happily stay here again
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Quaint location near downtown area

We really enjoyed our stay!! Everything was just as advertised and the host provided snacks for our enjoyment.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tener b.

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

Fantastic

Cozy comfortable very well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

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

Great Getaway!

This property is exactly as described. It is clean and completely functional. Everyone you need is there for you. Bed is very comfortable, great shower, washer/dryer, kitchen is fabulous. Clean. Really clean. The outdoor space is so cute, reserved parking for for you. This place has it all. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

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

Cute Casita in Barrio Viejo

We loved this property! Everything was just as described, very clean, quiet location. It was a perfect place to stay for our trip to Tucson.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger K.

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

Stay in Tucson

Comfortable and spacious. Problems with Internet connection at first but they were resolved within a day. Interesting part of the city.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Enjoyed out stay very much.

I would stay at the Isabella again without hesitation. The home was charming and comfortable, the kitchen was very well equipped, and the location worked well for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

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

Wonderful property

Loved staying here for an educational retreat at the University. Great location, so many nice touches including snacks and drinks, super responsive host. Would definitely recommend and stay here again in the future. Thank you for a lovely time in Tucson!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., chico, CA

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

Great stay

Great location and host. Nothing but praise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Smith

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I am so happy to introduce myself! I've lived in Tucson for over 35 years and absolutely love the Sonora desert. I have raised my five children here and am so happy to wake up every morning to the beautiful sun and mountains. I love hiking Tucson's varied hiking trails and have just started mountain biking. There is so much history here with wonderful restaurants and plenty to do outdoors.

Why they chose this property

Dating back to the late 1800's, the Isabella has such charm and unique historical features that it felt like a place I'd like to stay as soon as I entered for the first time. The Saguaro rib ceiling and thick adobe walls offer the experience of staying in an old adobe home, but with modern conveniences. While the Isabella is cozy at 850 Square Feet, each room is spacious and inviting. Finally, I really enjoy evenings spent on the back patio, grilling and just enjoying the Tucson nights.

What makes this property unique

The Isabella is located on a quiet street with historical buildings all around. I really enjoy walking my two dogs around to see the sights. The food in the neighborhood is terrific, Coffee at Exo Roast Co., breakfast at Five Points Market or the Meyer Avenue Cafe, dinner at the Coronet, El Minuto Cafe or Cafe Desta. She is also an easy .7 mile walk to the light rail taking you to the University of Arizona campus. Continue a couple of blocks on Cushing Ave and you are right in the midst of Tucson Gem Show activities. As a cyclist, I can be on The Loop (one of America's best bike paths) in a mile, go climb the "A" mountain, road bike Gates Pass or ride the extensive MTB trails in Tucson Mountain Park. Finally, when I'd rather just sit and reflect, Parque De Orlando y Diego Mendoza is right on the corner next to Ochoa Court.

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English

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