5 Mi to Dtwn: Tuscon Escape w/ Yard & Patio!

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An outdoor patio area with string lights, a grill, and seating.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the surrounding trees.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a television, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.
A living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television, and comfortable seating.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Frankling Auto Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Labyrinth
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Phillips Plaza
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Tucson

Richland Heights East, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sabino Canyon and popular attractions include Pima Air and Space Museum and Old Tucson Studios. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Tucson Convention Center or Kino Sports Complex.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Frankling Auto Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Labyrinth - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • St. Phillips Plaza - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • FoodInRoot Farmers' Markets - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Arizona - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Tohono Transit Center - 6 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 9 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Seven Cups - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Guadalajara Original Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Mi to Dtwn: Tuscon Escape w/ Yard & Patio! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 Mi to Dtwn: Tuscon Escape w/ Yard & Patio!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Mi to Dtwn: Tuscon Escape w/ Yard & Patio!?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Mi to Dtwn: Tuscon Escape w/ Yard & Patio!?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is 5 Mi to Dtwn: Tuscon Escape w/ Yard & Patio! located?

Located in Richland Heights East, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from St. Phillips Plaza and 2 mi (3.2 km) from University of Arizona. St. Phillip's in the Hills and Rillito Park Horse Racetrack are also within 3 miles (5 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 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful peaceful and location

very nice quiet setting, close to every one needs, great walking and pet area. close to Riverwalk, park, restaurants etc. Hosts were super folks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nando and Sandy are great hosts and very welcoming. House is spacious and you have a large enclosed area for dogs. Location is close to restaurants and shopping. Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rancho De Tucson

Was an amazing stay with amazing host family. Truly enjoyed our interaction with host. Memorable impression!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and location!

We were in town for a family celebration. This home had everything we needed and was very clean and comfy. The beds were really comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed. Hosts are both lovely people and the back yard was perfect for our doggies. Nando and Sandy!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This is a beautiful, gracious and comfortable property

Hosts work to assure that you have everything you need! There is plenty of room for relaxing and enjoying yourself. It is a great central location with quick access to numerous restaurants and direct route to scenic points on the northeast side. Brunch and/or shopping are very close by. Plenty of parking if you need it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
It was a pleasure to have Ann at our Casa de Sol y Sombra! We were delighted to accommodate her events in our patio. She and her family were meticulous in leaving the property in pristine condition. Her return would be welcomed.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Tucson stay

The low score was because of spotty internet, cooler than expected water temperature, no dishwasher.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This was our second time staying at Fernando and Sandy’s place, and we hope to stay many more times. Best place ever. We can't recommend this place and hosts enough!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Tucson getaway

Quiet neighborhood, great location for seeing the sites. Nando and Sandy go out of their way to make you feel welcome from the moment they "great you at the door", what a bonus that was. Had all we needed, great location for walking and just relaxing. Would definetely stay here again. Many thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
MerrieLynn and Art were great guests and we would be pleased to see them here again. They were easy to host and respectful of the property. Our pooches were also most favorably impressed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Hosts for an Amazing Property

From the moment we arrived, we knew we had found a great place to stay in Tucson. Nando and Sandy welcomed us and walked gave us a tour of the front house (where we would be staying). Then they took us to the courtyard behind the house which was beautiful. There are seven (I believe I'm remembering that number correctly) heaters if to warm up the courtyard on a nice night and there is a very large outdoor kitchen. Beyond the courtyard is another fenced in backyard that seems huge where the dogs can play. Also for the dogs is a fenced in sideyard with a dog run. Our dog immediately began playing with their two dogs. Sandy and Nando asked us if they could have us over two nights later for a dinner where Nando makes paella. We happy accepted. They also invited my father (whom we were visiting in Tucson) and my brother who was also traveling out. Our boys asked if we could stay here every time we come to Tucson. The house was great. It was the winter so we turned on the heat at night and the house got very toasty. There are two tv rooms with big screen tvs and DirecTV with premium channels on each. The bed in the master bedroom is comfortable and our boys enjoyed the twin beds in the other room. There were beef tamales in the freezer for us as well. The night of the paella was great. My family felt so welcomed. My 12-year-old actually had four helpings of the paella he liked it so much. Nando and Sandy treated us like we were part of their family. They also have a grapefruit tree that had fruit ready to pick. I cannot tell you how many grapefruit my kids picked and ate. They loved it. Overall, our experience was probably better than 5 stars but that is all I can give. We found a place that we will make sure to book any time we come to Tucson. Thank you Sandy and Nando!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
We’re so glad they enjoyed their stay! If there is a perfect guest, that would be this family. They left everything in great condition and both their boys and their dog were very well-behaved. They even retrieved our dog who decided to break out and take a walk on her own while we were away from home! We enjoyed having the family here and hope to see them again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Really nice place & great folks

Sandy & Nando offer a very comfortable wing of their home located in a nice, unpretentious Tucson neighborhood that is welcoming & great for dog walking, with beautiful mountain views. While the kitchen utensils can use some updating, & I believe Sandy may have already taken care of that, as when she asked for my opinion, it was my only critique, & she seemed genuinely receptive to my suggestion. If you're really, really good, or really, really lucky, Nando will prepare his masterpiece seafood paella while you're there, & if he does, accept their gracious invitation...and come hungry!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
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