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Boutique 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA

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A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a red rug, and a door with a window.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a rug, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a wooden floor, a red patterned rug, a brown leather couch, a small coffee table, and a television on a wooden cabinet.
A spacious living room with a large red patterned rug, a brown leather sofa, and a coffee table with decorative items.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with stained glass.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Arizona

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • High-speed internet

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, McKale Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Arizona Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this cottage is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon, 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. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • McKale Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Arizona Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Himmel Park Tennis Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Centennial Hall - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 4 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 16 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Broadway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Noodies - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boutique 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Boutique 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boutique 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA on 13 Dec 2026 start from ÂŁ366, 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 at Boutique 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boutique 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boutique 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boutique 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of McKale Center and University of Arizona. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium and Arizona Stadium are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing screened in porch and really charming place with thoughtful touches throughout. I’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The casita was wonderful! It is well appointed and the extra-special touches Erica provided were noted and much appreciated. The proximity to the university made our Wildcat Homecoming experience awesome. I am already looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located and well appointed. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place and great location

Lovely property very close to everything you might want to do. Wonderful accommodations, excellent bed, decor was very cool, and easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Excellent host. Erica is an 11 on a scale of 1-10!
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fab place!

EAC Ellen’s location and really darling place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Host, Great Location

Our host was most helpful and provided a wide range of information and options for activities near and far while we were in the Old Pueblo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommended

Wonderful stay. Erica is a very thoughtful, accommodating host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay in Tuscon

Amy husband and I had a wonderful stay in Tuscon at this quaint carriage house. Full kitchen, bath, and comfortable bed made our college bowl weekend great! Wonderful host too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Days

Very restful and close to a lot of activities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little boutique apt.

Erika has an adorable 2nd floor apt. Beautifully decorated with all the necessary items to make for a delightful stay. Very convenient to shopping and dining. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot. Loved it

Great place. Erica is an exceptional host and the property is exactly what we hoped for. Looking forward to coming back for other college events down the road and staying in the other properties with more family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect as always !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Erica was absolutely wonderful. We felt so welcome. She invited us to check out her other rentals - all absolutely gorgeous. The design and quaint nature of the property was so comforting, amazing and beautiful. We LOVED the place. Incredibly clean, had EVERYTHING you could possibly ever imagine *or not - that you could ever need. THANK YOU ERICA! WE WILL DEFINITELY BE STAYING WITH YOU AGAIN!!!!Love,Melissa, Jeff (honey) and Seven (graduate!)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Host

Erica went above and beyond as a host. She had great dining suggestions and was so accommodating with all our requests. Beautiful historic property and amazing decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved this casita, I wished I had known about it two years ago when my son started at the University. It had everything we needed, and close to campus and University Blvd. Looking forward to my next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Erica was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic Charm, Great Location

Access to the property was excellent. Parking was easy. The place is spacious and clean. The photos are accurate. The host was most welcoming. I would like to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful bungalow

Loved everything about your 1920s bungalow on 6th St. Convenient location, amazingly appointed kitchen and bathroom and charmung sitting spaces inside and out. As Arnold once said, "we'll be back!"
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place close to UofA

We really enjoyed our stay and all wonderful small touches. Great communication. Very private. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Carriage House

This was one of the easiest and well-appointed stays we have ever had. It suited our needs exactly, was convenient to downtown and campus and was also full of interesting art and chocolate! House Erica and property were both wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Football game and Half Marathon with our Wildcat daughter

Absolutely wonderful! So comfortable and Charming. I give it 10 star rating. We WILL be back. Lots of nice extra "touches" from our host making us feel very welcomed. Erika is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
OMG - the entire holistic experience was beyond expectations. This property reflected a life time collection of pieces that deserve to be in a museum or throughout my own home. Friendly, communicative host - 5 stars aren’t enough
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Small with a big heart

Charming, comfortable, pretty, lots of character! Such a fun 2-night visit to Tucson to spend Thanksgiving with our daughter. The kitchen is small but functional with plenty of pans, plates, glassware etc. We loved the screened in porch. Everything was great. Will definitely stay there again. Erica was very accommodating! Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

outstanding carriage house near U of A campus

Erica is an amazing property manager and provides updated information on what is happening in Tucson. We felt as if we had a friend in town. The carriage house is a wonderful space to venture forth and see Tucson. You can walk the U of A campus, catch the streetcar to downtown, hike the safe neighborhood, etc. There is a private courtyard to do work, which also has a nice grill. We didn't cook much but the enjoyed the local restaurants. We stayed for 10 days and would have liked to stay longer! We had zero issues with the property and Erica even kindly allowed us an early check-in. Great VRBO experience!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
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