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Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell

Holiday home in Tucson with kitchen and patio

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The south facing patio and outdoor dinning area is perfect to enjoy the AZ sun.
Fenced yard and south elevation
living room fireplace
living room
kitchen eating area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Tucson, AZ

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest House / Third Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest

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

Master Bathroom

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

Second Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell

Historic Casa Cheruy is an award-winning adobe estate set on two secluded acres in the heart of the Fort Lowell Historic District, just moments from Craycroft Road and Fort Lowell Road. Offering a rare combination of central location, privacy, and architectural integrity, this iconic East-Central Tucson property delivers an immersive historic experience with the comfort and amenities expected of a luxury retreat.

The main house features three generous bedrooms and three full baths, with original colored concrete and brick floors, hand-carved ceilings, exposed vigas, and a dramatic sculpted fireplace anchoring the salon-style living room. Thick adobe walls and carefully preserved materials create a sense of calm, permanence, and intimacy that modern construction cannot replicate.

ARCHITECTURE, GROUNDS and OUTDOOR LIVING
Casa Cheruy is an elegant example of vernacular Spanish-Pueblo Revival architecture, a regional style popularized in the early twentieth century and defined by organic massing, thick adobe walls, and handcrafted details.

The home is nestled within a mature mesquite bosque, with expansive outdoor spaces designed for gathering and relaxation. The large backyard is bordered by an original farm fence and offers multiple areas for outdoor dining, barbecuing, and entertaining. Adobe ruins and historic remnants are scattered across the grounds, reinforcing the sense of place and continuity. A circular drive lined with desert creosote provides private off-street parking and a gracious arrival experience.

From the living spaces, guests enjoy unobstructed views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, particularly striking at sunrise and dusk.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND AMENITIES
The property includes both a main house and a detached guest house or studio, offering flexibility and privacy for couples, families, or small groups. Main House: Two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, Two full bathrooms, Spacious living room with mountain views, Formal dining room, Fully equipped kitchen, TV room. Guest House / Studio: Third queen bed, Private bathroom, Kitchenette Modern conveniences are seamlessly integrated, including Smart TV, Streaming services, and high-speed wireless internet.

RECOGNITION AND RESTORATION
Casa Cheruy was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and recently underwent a meticulous restoration , ensuring the preservation of its historic fabric while enhancing comfort and functionality for contemporary guests.

GUEST EXPERIENCE
Guest interaction is entirely at your discretion. We are happy to provide privacy, or, for those interested, we can assist with curated introductions to Tucson and the Fort Lowell area, including historically informed tours and recommendations tailored to architecture, art, and regional culture.

Historic Casa Cheruy is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic sense of place, refined desert living, and a residence that tells a story. It is equally suited for quiet retreats, creative stays, and elegant indoor-outdoor entertaining, all within minutes of central Tucson.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact us for event rates.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave the keys on the dining room table before departure. Exit through the front door, engage the lower lock, and ensure the door is fully closed behind you.
Safe Travels Home.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Please contact us for event rates.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tucson

Located in Old Fort Lowell, a neighbourhood in Tucson, this holiday home is in a rural area. Pima Air and Space Museum is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tucson, AZ

Getting around

  • Tohono Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 17 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Quesadillas - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Trident Grill II - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pacos Mexican Food - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Authentic Tucson Adobe in Old Fort Lowell located?

Located in Old Fort Lowell, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Lowell Museum and San Pedro Chapel. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and Trail Dust Town are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful and unique, bed was super comfortable, gift box was lovely touch and grounds were stunning. Loved it and will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair M., Durango, Colorado USA

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

Outstanding Experience

Thoughtfully restored historic home with period furniture and generously stocked. One of the best we have found.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana S., Berkeley, California

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

Beautiful And Historic

The house was beautifully appointed, very comfortable and full of a sense of place. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

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

Beautiful well appointed historic property

Very comfortable and lovely place to stay while in Tucson. The home has been very thoughtful restored yet with modern comforts. The host was very helpful with places to visit and where to eat. Will stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Beautiful Adobe homes

My friends and I truly enjoyed our holiday in Tucson. Staying in this beautiful historic Adobe enhanced our visit. I hope to return soon...
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana T.

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

Exceptional property

We stayed here for 18 nights, most of the time with 2 couples. The extra cottage on the property allowed for some privacy. The home is in a beautiful setting, the interior very tastefully decorated, embracing the homes historical roots.. Our host was very responsive. We couldn’t have asked for anything more!
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

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

Beautiful and comfortable stay

The pictures don't do this property justice! It looked like it was going to be a very nice house but it was more thoughtful and cozy than I expected. I felt like all the decor was thoughtfully purchased for th house. Minimal and tasteful. There were nice little touches like a basket or snacks, lotions, and robes that made the stay just a little nicer and easier. The house was very clean and everything felt comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Beautiful home and property!

This house is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

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

Historic Beauty

We had a great stay at this charming, historic home. The desert landscape is home to rabbits, squirrels and hummingbirds, all framed by a huge living room window with a beautiful mountain view. The temps were perfect for gathering day and night on the spacious patio under bright umbrellas or twinkle lights. This adobe home is perfect for two and also easily accommodated our family party of six. We mostly used the nicely outfitted kitchen for light meal prep and carry-in. There’s not a dishwasher, but that was no problem for a two-week stay. This is a special home inside and out. Period paintings and art, comfortable furnishings and punched-tin lighting and accents make you feel immersed in Tucson history, yet enjoying all the comforts of an updated home. Sabino Canyon hiking is just 10 minutes away, Mt. Lemmon 20 minutes and downtown 20 minutes. Grocery stores, restaurants and shopping are all an easy and quick drive. The host responded quickly to questions and has excellent suggestions for activities and restaurants. We will hope to return to this home for our next Tucson visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick P., Alamo

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

Amazing property!

The details of the historical revival of this register historic Lowell district house is stunning - Casa Cheruy is a perfect place to immerse yourself in the historic vibe of Tucson.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hari Kirin Joan K.

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

Artful bliss

My husband and I spent a week in this property with another couple. There was plenty of room and next time I would bring one more person or another couple with us as well. We all loved every minute being in this beautiful, historic home....across between living in a museum and an interior decorators dream. Every where you look there is beauty. It was also comfortable and practical. We enjoyed cooking in the well equipped kitchen, painting landscapes on the beautiful grounds, Qigong and yoga in the paved Back terrace, hikes and bike rides, and fires in the evening around the fire pit. The only down side is you can hear the road...a bit of reality in this dream of a place.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Great property for relaxing and enjoying Tucson.

Wonderful casa for 6 people; historical, not overloaded with furniture, well stocked and nice size kitchen, great patio for BBQing; and just a very comfortable place to enjoy friends and company.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele D., San Francisco, CA

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

Perfect!

Absolutley lovely! I particularly enjoyed the descriptions in the guest book of the various artwork and sculpture around the home. We were there for a stay from San Francisco and could not recommend this property enough. The five of us stayed in the main house but the additional guest quarters are perfect if someone in your party would like additional privacy. It has such an historical ambience but has been updated with all the amenities. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sophia V.

Historic and beautifully restored Adobe

This house is exquisitly updated and furnished; Demion has made it into a showpiece that delights the senses at every angle and in every room. The furniture is art and the art is (on the walls) is museum quality - all very comfortable, if a little sparse (could use a coffee table). Beds and linens are better than you'll find in the best hotels and the kitchen is well (and stylishly) equipped with everything you need to get started (just add milk!). Baths are updated but still retain the charm of the house style...the small act of moving from room to room was pleasing by itself. Spending time on the living room sofa offers a painting-like view of the yard through the beautifully framed windows - jackrabbits, roadrunners and the like will pass by on a regular basis. If you spend time outside, there is a lovely fire pit area (grounds are also extremely well-laid out). Essentially, this is a perfect place, with only one caveat: it is located just off a busy road (with noise, mostly only heard outside). The fact that the road proximity is not mentioned in any reviews is obviously due to the overwhelming experience of quality that you feel throughout the house and grounds. We were left quite appreciative of the labor of love that has made this house such a classy experience and would recommend a stay here wholeheartedly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zane L., Atlanta

Beautiful home with amazing views of the Catalina mountains!

Great for famlies.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B., Carlsbad, CA

Gorgeous home in the Tucson desert

Our family of six enjoyed staying in this beautiful home with an awesome location. The host was friendly and available to help with whatever we required. I'd love to stay here on my next trip to Tucson.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dan F., Anchorage

Great stay!

We had an excellent stay. The home is very well done and clean. The owner met us on time and was very gracious in showing us around the house briefly and answering questions. It's location was excellent not far from most the Catalina foot hills has to offer. The outside grounds are very spacious and the fire pit was nice with the little starter kit they have available. The gift basket of European coffee cookies, coffee and the Prosecco in the fridge was a very nice welcoming touch too. It is a vintage home so you do have several manual things to do like the dishes and separate switches on the wall sconces, but all in all none of that bothered us and we all chipped in and cleaned up after meals. We really enjoyed our stay! Highly Recommend and look forward to a future stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Great place for my family

We recently were in Tucson for a memorial service for my father as we honored and reflected on his long life. This was one of two houses that we rented on VRBO. This was my first experience with VRBO and I was very impressed with the ease and detailed information offered as I booked and paid for this weekend. This property was perfect for us. The kitchen was more than enough to feed my large family of 14. We loved the quiet and peaceful setting in the dessert. There were many places for my family to spread out in the TV room, living room, kitchen, and in the large space outside. Our favorite part of this property is the fire pit. We gathered abound the fire for a few hours enjoying a great time of fellowship. I would definitely rebook this property...Extremely pleased!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Noelle P.

Beautiful authentic southwest design on a peaceful property

Highly recommend this gem as a peaceful getaway in style. Loved the house, the grounds, and the amenities that come with it like vintage Italian bikes!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Greg F., Mill Valley, California

Great Stay

Host was very accommodating and nice. It’s a lovely place and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miles M.

Unique place. Host was great

Damion was great and we enjoyed our stay. He put a lot of thought into the needs of the guests and stocked the house with all the necessary amenities. Great experience with him and VRBO. Far better than Airbnb
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

About the host

Hosted by Demion Clinco

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A Tucson Native with an interest in architecture, art and historic properties.

Why they chose this property

Grew up in the Old Fort Lowell neighborhood. When this property became available there was concerned it would be subdivided and developed. The property was carefully restored and the land saved.

What makes this property unique

The Historic Casa Cheruy is an exclusive estate in the picturesque northern edge of the Tucson Basin at the edge of the Santa Catalina Foothills. Casa Cheruy is an impressive, private residence that you can call home while vacationing in Tucson. Casa Cheruy’s east side address is minutes from restaurants, shopping and nature and strikes the perfect balance of location, privacy and luxury. Steeped in a series of historical narratives you will find peace and tranquility behind the thick adobe walls. The 2400 sq. ft rambling mud adobe house typifies the authentic style of Arizona.

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