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Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac

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3-sided fireplace separates the living room from dining/kitchen
Pool
Completely remodeled large custom kitchen with counter seating
Private kitchen
Dining area seats up to 6, plus adjacent counter seating

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Disruptive Paintball Inc
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Highland Vista Labyrinth
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Park Place Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac

Welcome to the Gem on Hawthorne! This fun & quirky home shares roots with the world famous Tucson Gem & Mineral Show. Previously owned and designed by an original co-owner of the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, you will marvel at the unique characteristics of this home which exemplify the creative culture of Tucson. Your stay away is set on the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a great central Tucson neighborhood. Fabulous amenities are at an arm's reach. Enjoy the view of the Catalina Mountains from your doorstep. Relax in your private oasis with a sparkling pool in the spacious & lush backyard. Take in the experiences of what Tucson has to offer with this ultimate local's experience...


Keywords: 1600 sq.ft. single-family home w/ pool, pet friendly, family friendly, Tucson Gem & Mineral Show

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:30 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 permissible by owner approval & $150 deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only

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
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

About the area

Tucson

Duffy, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. Tucson Mall and Park Place Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saguaro National Park and Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Reffkin Tennis Center or Hi Corbett Field. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Live Theater Workshop - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Disruptive Paintball Inc - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Highland Vista Labyrinth - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Park Place Mall - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Arizona - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 12 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salad and Go - E Speedway Boulevard - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac located?

Located in Duffy, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Park Place Mall, El Dorado Medical Center and Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Center. Fort Lowell Museum and Trail Dust Town are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very comfortable stay in this lovely home. We found it very private and quiet even so close to the city. Great location for exploring. Very clean and great communication with host. Bonus for us northeasterners was the pool. We swam in February!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Julie was very attentive, house was spotless and well equipped. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ron is an exceptional host. The house is in a quiet neighborhood and close to shopping. The kitchen is well supplied with utensils, dishes and cooking vessels. We are looking forward to our stay next year.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kory L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, centrally located!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a real “gem” of a place, loved the mid-century vibes alive and well. Property felt secure and comfortable, backyard a perfect place to relax with the pool (a plus for a northeasterner in late winter!), and the locale perfect for getting around. The host was very ready with any questions and had nice extra touches ready for our stay like a well-kept kitchen supply, soaps in the bathrooms and plenty of extra towels, though I singlehandedly demolished their entire supply of facial tissues due to a head cold (sorry, Ron!) We look forward to visiting again thanks to the comfort offered here and will look to stay again. Thank you, Ron and Julie!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The pool was gorgeous. The neighborhood was very nice and quiet, yet close to anything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was welcoming with lights turned on for our delayed arrival. House is comfortable and well kept. Host was helpful, and assisted when needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

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

Great Home in the heart of Tuscon

This was such a nice stay, great location and an absolutely lovely house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

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

Nice Property with some History

Accurately listed. We enjoy the charm of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna B.

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

Nice place to stay

Had a great time. House had everything we needed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Fantastic place to explore Tucson from

Very clean, with an accurate listing. We enjoyed the many amenities this house had to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Wonderful Property

Clean, comfortable home with great amenities. The pool was great and the house had everything you could need for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

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

Wonderful Place to Stay

Stayed for 4 days. Just loved it and if i am in Tucson again, definitely will stay again! Highly recommended and I don’t leave reviews often.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2021
Good afternoon Colleen. It was such a pleasure to have you and your guests stay with us. We look forward to hearing from you if you’re ever in Tucson again. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Duffy stay

Property was excellent and our host was particularly helpful
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great place, just like the photos

VRBO should let you rate without leaving a written review.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Beautiful Home!

We loved our stay at this beautiful home. The house was very clean, well stocked and very comfortable. The Pool was perfect. Check in was easy and Ron the Host was wonderful to work with. We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home and would definitely like to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures don’t do it justice. It’s a beautiful home, full of thoughtful, artistic details. Super clean. Easy to access, quiet street. Great pool and lounging chairs. Plenty of room for a family. Was just myself and my freshman Wildcat. Was a perfect place to land before checking into dorms. Caught a beautiful sunset too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Fantastic

The property was so nice and the few times I had questions I was answered quickly! Definitely a great place in Tucson!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Sunny Tucson

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

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

Convenient central-east property

We had a short stay at this central-east side house in late winter. Found it as advertised, clean and convenient, suited our needs well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Perfect vacation spot

Our stay at Julie's Duffy property was absolutely all we could have hoped for. The house was clean, well furnished, and filled with local history. My family enjoyed reading about the previous owners and their passion for rock collecting. We enjoyed the mountains, the hiking, and the restaurants of Tuscon, and it was awesome to look forward to coming home to this property. It was just away from the busy streets, and the neighborhood was clean and very quiet. I'd highly recommend this house, and we'd love to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

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

Gem Show

Large spacious, three bedroom, clean property. Beautiful decor. Amenities were greatly appreciated. Comfortable bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

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

Relief from the cold weather of the pacific northwest

We had a fantastic stay and enjoyed getting a break from the terrible weather up in Portland Oregon. Sarah was an absolute perfect host. Communication was fantastic and accommodations were wonderful. As a fellow VRBO property owner myself, I highly suggest this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen A.

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

As described

Really nice house, just as described.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ron H.

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Why they chose this property

Quiet, central location to all of Tucson
Respectable, homeowner neighborhood
Fun & unique characteristics

What makes this property unique

Whether a winter stay for retirees, family holiday, or business commitment in Tucson, there is much to offer at a surprisingly affordable rate.

Languages:

English
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