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Historic Oasis w/ Pool, Garden, & Fire Pit

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Pool with four Pottery Barn sun loungers & umbrella
Living room with fireplace and built-in bookcase with board games and books.
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Firepit area
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62142 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, El Con Mall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Reid Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Reid Park Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Oasis w/ Pool, Garden, & Fire Pit

Welcome to The Lavender House, a 1940s historic Tucson home situated in the desirable San Clemente neighborhood. Lovingly remodeled using old-world materials and techniques, the Lavender House features handmade Moroccan tiling, a vintage soaking tub, lime wash walls, original oak floors, and marble countertops. Enjoy outdoor dining and grilling, make a fire in the fire pit, or lounge around the pool where you'll feel transported to the Mediterranean beneath the old olive trees.

The Lavender House is for anyone who wants a central location in Tucson and prefers understated luxury, charm, and tranquility. This is not a "copy/paste" VRBO -- artwork is original and furniture has been collected over time by the owners from designers, artisans, and antique stores across the west coast.

BEDROOMS
The house is divided into two wings offering privacy for you and your group. Two bedrooms (a king and a queen) as well as a bathroom with shower, sit on the poolside of the house with views of bamboo, bougainvillea, and the pool area.

The primary bedroom (king) with an ensuite bathroom sits on the east end of the home and features views of a small, private courtyard with creeping roses. The bathroom area includes a walk-in shower, vintage soaking tub, and walk-in closet.

Each bedroom is equipped with high-quality linens, 4 down pillows, a down duvet, a ceiling fan, and light-blocking shades. Guests often compliment the comfort of the beds.

OUTSIDE AREAS
The garden offers various spaces to enjoy; take a dip in the pool, sunbathe on the loungers, have dinner alfresco at one of two dining tables, gather around the BBQ for outdoor cooking, or cozy-up next to the fire pit. The surrounding garden has been landscaped with a Mediterranean flair, from lavender, sage and rosemary to pomegranate, citrus, and old olive trees.


AMENITIES INCLUDE:
-Pillow-top/memory foam mattresses with 100% cotton linens, down duvet, and down pillows.
-Spacious living room with a custom 9-foot deep-seat couch
-Flatscreen TV with Netflix
-High-speed wireless internet powered by Cox
-Decorative fireplace (*Currently unusable. Message us to arrange use)
-Fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials and more (Ninja blender, air fryer, instant pot, etc.)
-Fire pit with seating
-Pebble-tech pool (unheated)
-Outdoor shower
-4 Pottery Barn sun loungers next to the pool
-Outdoor lounge seating area next to the pool under the olives
-Two outdoor covered dining areas for dinner alfresco
-Grill
-2xweek pool service and 2xmonth landscaping service
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Security cameras are placed at the front door, driveway, backyard, and pool area for guests’ security and safety. No cameras are inside the house.
No smoking allowed. There will be a $500 smoking fee applied if violated.
No glassware by pool. Plastic tumblers are provided. Quiet hours are after 10pm.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this holiday home is in the city centre. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium and Gaslight Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Rialto Theatre and 4th Avenue. Zocalo and Reid Park Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Randolph Golf Complex - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • El Con Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Reid Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hi Corbett Field - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 8 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 19 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Portillo’s - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Oasis w/ Pool, Garden, & Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Oasis w/ Pool, Garden, & Fire Pit?

As of 22 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Oasis w/ Pool, Garden, & Fire Pit on 22 Dec 2026 start from £244, 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.

Is Historic Oasis w/ Pool, Garden, & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Oasis w/ Pool, Garden, & Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Oasis w/ Pool, Garden, & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Oasis w/ Pool, Garden, & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Oasis w/ Pool, Garden, & Fire Pit located?

Located in San Clemente, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Reffkin Tennis Center and 3 mi (4.9 km) from University of Arizona. Randolph Golf Complex and El Con Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg N.

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

Perfect Space

We really loved this property. The bedrooms were wonderful. The outdoor space is special! I just wish we used it more. We were so busy with graduation that we weren’t home much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald R.

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

This place was amazing!

Had a wonderful time!! loved the decor and proximity to town, sadly our wildcats didn’t win, but we did with our VRBO! We will be telling our friends and family about this place for years to come!! love from the Ropers
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Relaxing getaway

My family loved this beautiful oasis in Tucson. The home was so cozy, clean and beautifully appointed that we hated leaving to explore the community. We weren’t able to use the pool but was still able to enjoy the patio. My teenage daughter loved reading in the comfy lounge chairs. Sophia was a wonderful hostess. We tried some of her recommendations and loved each of them. I would definitely book Sophia’s wonderful home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

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

Excellent Rental

Great neighborhood, beautifully decorated and equipped house. Habve already booked for next year. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Beautiful property!

Everything was 5 stars. Property is beautiful and relaxing. Charming neighborhood. House had everything we needed for our stay. Communication with Sophia was excellent! Thank you again, can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik B.

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

A Tucson bungalow that wouldn’t be put of place in Provence, France

Wonderful oasis close to downtown Tucson. Spent almost as much time outside the house as inside. The grounds and pool are impeccable. The interior design and art took us to French country. Bravo!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia V.

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

Spectacular Everything

Our family was delighted by this lovely Vrbo property. The location was ideal for many of the planned activities on our agenda. The pool and yard were just beautiful and well cared for…we spent a lot of time enjoying them. All the rooms were clean, tastefully decorated and comfortable. The master bedroom especially was a real stunner. Our experience at this home really made our week special!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

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

Tucson Lavender House

Very nice, quiet, comfortable place. Interesting historic neighborhood. Kitchen excellent. Trader Joes and Sprouts 5-minute drive. Also, lots of restaurants close by. Good central location for just about everything. Anywhere in the city, including airport, less than 20 minute drive. Multiple mountain and desert hiking trailheads less than 30 minutes away (Madera Canyon just under 1-hour drive). Only complaint, it was unseasonably cold so we did not use back yard or pool. I think those would have been great if the weather had been warmer.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Charming and Convenient Property in Tucson

The house is charming, comfortable, spacious and very clean. It was quick and easy to get to downtown restaurants as well as the beautiful natural areas on the outskirts. We were impressed with all the seating arrangements in the private yard and around the pool deck. The kitchen was amazingly well stocked and the appliances are all quite new and in good working order. The beds were divine. One issue -- communicating through the VRBO app, which continued to be a challenge. Sophia worked around this and we were able to message one another via email and phone messaging. Overall -- I would recommend this property for small groups and families who would like the comforts of home while visiting Tucson.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moneira C.

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

Lovely property

My husband, mother, daughter, and I came to Tucson for my mother's birthday to visit a friend and stayed in the Lavender House. The house and the surrounding property were beautiful, well-maintained, and well-stocked with everything you could think of the. The beds were super comfortable. The furniture and decor was high quality and more than you would expect from a VRBO. It was nice because my mother had the master bedroom/bathroom, which were on the opposite side of the house from the bedrooms where my husband and I and our daughter slept, so there was some privacy. We enjoyed spending time in the backyard on the lawn chairs and had lunch at the back table one day. My daughter even attempted to get into the pool even though it was still a bit early in the season for it. Sophia, the owner, was very communicative and responsive. We had a great stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin F.

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

Beautiful, spacious, understated luxury

In a nutshell, the VRBO listing is accurate: this is a fantastic getaway in a charming, laid back, slightly-off-the-beaten-path neighborhood. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces have been done with understated luxury; particular kudos to the comfortable beds, the excellent shower and tub in the main bath, and all the outdoor spaces. These aren't complaints at ALL, but two know-before-you-go caveats: (1) the neighborhood is quite close to the Air Force base, so there were a handful times during the day that there was some relatively loud airplane noise. This was the exception and not the rule, and it didn't bother us at all (the planes are kind of cool to see), but it could bug some people. (2) The (beautiful, spacious) kitchen has marble countertops, which can discolor easily -- if you're planning a home cooking extravaganza, or just don't want to have to worry about stains, caveat emptor. Bottom line, this was a perfect spot for us for the week; we would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

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

Lavender Perfection

If you are looking for a comfortable oasis in the center of Tucson, look no further. I took my two teens to Tucson for a quick Spring break trip to see family and friends. We wanted to rent a place that was close to Reid Park and had a comfortable yard for outside meals with family. Lavender House exceeded our expectations. The beautiful photos don’t do it justice. Let’s start with the yard. The pool was clean, and though unheated, it was still swimmable the first weekend in April. The picnic table overlooks the pool. It seats six comfortably, and I enjoyed the fact that it was in the shade. We didn’t use the fire pit, but the outdoor chairs and sofas around it are a comfortable place for a morning coffee or (in my case) a tasty smoothie made courtesy of the Ninja blender in the well-appointed kitchen. The grill sits around the corner from the fire pit, which is the furthest point in the back yard from the pool, but the closest to the kitchen—making it much easier to access if grilling is your thing. Inside the Lavender House, you will find two good-sized bedrooms and a bathroom with a shower on the pool side of the house and a new owner’s suite on the other side with a gorgeous bathroom. The beds are simply the most comfortable I have ever slept on and my kids agreed. The first night, I chalked it up to exhaustion, but they remained absolutely perfect. We have the Heavenly mattresses in our home, and these beds were a notch up from that. The living room has a comfortable sofa and chair, a large t.v., and a fireplace. The dining room sits next to the kitchen, but we tended to eat either at the breakfast nook or outside. The kitchen is small, but well appointed—microwave, gas range, coffee press, Ninja blender, electric kettle, and a filtering water pitcher. I don’t think you’d want more than two people trying to cook at the same time. There’s even a very large wooden cutting board, which is a must because those gorgeous marble countertops will stain. (As an aside, I have been trying to get my 15-yr-old son to use a cutting board for years. The note from the Lavender House about staining countertops…and my threat of “you break it, you buy it”…finally did the trick. We’ve been home for over a week, and he’s been using cutting boards at home—thank you!!! The Lavender House made our trip to the Old Pueblo truly feel like coming home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

An outstanding rental home in Tucson

An elegant but comfortable home with plenty of space for relaxing. Gorgeous bathrooms. Great location in a pleasant neighborhood. Homeowners gave attention to detail and were very attentive. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

leo c.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sophia Lotter

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Hi, I'm Sophia, and I'm thrilled to host you on your next trip to Tucson, AZ! Entertaining is one of my great joys, so I am excited to finally offer up our home in the desert for others to experience and enjoy. As a creative and Feng Shui consultant, I have taken great care to design and curate the space so that you can truly unwind in a beautiful and comfortable setting, while experiencing all of the wonderful things our little slice of paradise has to offer.

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