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Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Himmel Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Tucson Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!

Welcome to the Saguaro House! Walk through the lush front yard to your own private retreat. You'll love the open concept and large backyard and full kitchen. All four cozy bedrooms have their own Roku TV! Catch up on your favorite shows or relax in the backyard nestled up to the firepit under the DarkSky Certified Tucson sky! The proximity to 4th Ave, the UA campus, downtown, the Children's museum and MANY more are sure to make you're trip in Tucson one to remember. Book with us today!

This home provides 4 bedrooms (queen beds each with their own TV!), along with a dining room, kitchen and living room that all flow nicely together. Guests love to enjoy the back yard, appreciate the onsite laundry and the long driveway. You will have full access to the entire property apart from the detached garage.

Turnkey Pros will provide concierge service during your stay. You will be provided an after-hours phone number to call in case an issue needs to be reported or you have questions about the property.

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3851500vb
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

About the area

Tucson

Blenman-Elm, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. Reffkin Tennis Center and Randolph Golf Complex are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium and Tucson Botanical Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at McKale Center or Arizona Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Himmel Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Arizona - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • McKale Center - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Arizona Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 12 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 17 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonoran House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Miramonte - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Red Garter Saloon - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Gem: 8 Guests - Short drive to Gem Show! located?

Located in Blenman-Elm, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Himmel Park and University of Arizona. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium and Tucson Botanical Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 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 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Junior F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host had great communication and made my stay perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb, 2026
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Junior at our property! They were an exemplary guest who adhered to all house rules with great care and respect. Communication was smooth and prompt from beginning to end, making the entire hosting experience seamless. We would highly recommend them to any future hosts without hesitation. They are always welcome back, and we sincerely hope to host them again in the future. Thank you, Junior, for being such a fantastic guest! Till next time, The Turnkey Pros Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a Gem is right-We stayed 2 nights and were pleased with all that this Gem had to offer. Clean house, cute yards, comfy beds and a great location for our needs. Thank you for all the communications.Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2026
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Anne at our property! They were an exemplary guest who adhered to all house rules with great care and respect. Communication was smooth and prompt from beginning to end, making the entire hosting experience seamless. We would highly recommend them to any future hosts without hesitation. They are always welcome back, and we sincerely hope to host them again in the future. Thank you, Anne, for being such a fantastic guest! Till next time, The Turnkey Pros Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ava H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2025
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Ava at our property! They were an exemplary guest who adhered to all house rules with great care and respect. Communication was smooth and prompt from beginning to end, making the entire hosting experience seamless. We would highly recommend them to any future hosts without hesitation. They are always welcome back, and we sincerely hope to host them again in the future. Thank you, Ava, for being such a fantastic guest! Till next time, The Turnkey Pros Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older home and older plumbing so be prepared to relive the past and all that comes with it. Loved the home, surrounding neighborhood and murals around town . Clean and well equipped it fit our needs perfectly! The back garden is a dream.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2025
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Seve at our property! They were an exemplary guest who adhered to all house rules with great care and respect. Communication was smooth and prompt from beginning to end, making the entire hosting experience seamless. We would highly recommend them to any future hosts without hesitation. They are always welcome back, and we sincerely hope to host them again in the future. Thank you, Seve, for being such a fantastic guest! Till next time, The Turnkey Pros Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Convenient and clean

We stayed for a soccer tournament and found it was clean and comfortable. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2025
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Shawn at our property! They were an exemplary guest who adhered to all house rules with great care and respect. Communication was smooth and prompt from beginning to end, making the entire hosting experience seamless. We would highly recommend them to any future hosts without hesitation. They are always welcome back, and we sincerely hope to host them again in the future. Thank you, Shawn, for being such a fantastic guest! Till next time, The Turnkey Pros Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was damage in the laundry room that we should have been made aware of in advance. We were not responsible for the damage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora L.

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

Lovely home close to everything.

My family and I stayed here while we were in the process of moving. The back yard is to die for. It's like you have your own personal hidden oasis. The fire pit was perfect for me and my 3 boys to roast marshmallows and make s'mores. The kitchen also is equipped with everything that you need to make a family dinner. The best part of the house is it is close to everything. Perfect location for dinning out or taking in a good game at the U of A. All in all a very nice and comfy place.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

U of A visit

Place was great. Nice comfortable beds and lots of space. Backyard didn’t have the hot tub that we originally saw in posting but they told us that was a mistake. The master bathroom had a plumbing issue that took a couple of days to resolve. Tub was filthy and had a bad odor but they sent someone out to clean the day after check in and then a plumber the following day. That was the only negative. Would stay here again as long as plumbing was checked on before check in time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2024
Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased to let you know that the plumbing issues have been resolved and the bathtub has been beautifully re-glazed! We would love to welcome you back in the future.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Christopher C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

OKAY STAY, Nice Location, Minor Maintenance Needed

We selected this location due to its central location and proximity to the university. Property is in older historic neighborhood that was quiet and felt safe due to the number of people walking dogs and strolling children. Nice property, could use some maintenance and attention to details. List we noted: Master bath sink drains slow, numerous garden light bulbs burn out in back yard, kitchen faucet spray not properly retracting, remotes for televisions need batteries, blind valence missing in living room, towel hooks loose in guest bath, weeds in gravel in yard. Cleanliness of property was good; however, we noticed a few strange items: master bed pillows had women’s perfume fragrance and we wondered if the pillow cases were laundered, someone’s shoes were left in master bedroom, toilet paper roll and trash under furniture in living room. Owner should talk to the property management/cleaning crew. We had an issue with the thermostat and could not adjust the temperature and we woke up on the first morning freezing. Directions listed in booklet were obviously for a different thermostat. Owner was nice enough to come by to reset the thermostat.This property requires you to buy an insurance policy to cover damages up to 1500. I have never been required on past VRBO for mandatory insurance. By the time you add up the hefty management fee, service fee and insurance this property is pricy. Would consider staying here in future if maintenance issues resolved.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback and for staying with us. We’re glad you enjoyed the central location and the charm of the neighborhood, and we appreciate your kind words about the cleanliness of the home. We’re very sorry to hear there were aspects of your stay that did not meet expectations. We always encourage guests to reach out during their visit, as we are more than happy to address any issues in real-time to ensure a more comfortable experience. Since your departure, we’ve gone through the property and taken care of the items you noted, including maintenance on the sink and faucet, replacing light bulbs, restocking remote batteries, securing towel hooks, and reviewing the cleaning checklist with our team to prevent oversights like the ones you described. We've also updated the thermostat instructions to reflect the current model, so future guests won’t have the same issue. Regarding the required damage insurance, we understand your concerns. That policy is set through our VRBO listing platform and is intended to offer peace of mind during your stay, but we’ll certainly take your feedback into consideration as we review our policies and pricing structure. We truly appreciate your thoughtful suggestions and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future, with all improvements in place. Warm regards
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - nice quiet neighborhood. Spacious home with beautiful desert landscape in the front yard and private enclosed back yard. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Turnkey Pros

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We have been hosting the Tucson community for a few years and aim to give our guests the best experience and keep them coming back.

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is quiet while still being close to The UofA. Our neighbors take great pride in their homes as we do.

What makes this property unique

Our outdoor space is private, includes a firepit and games it always wows our guests.

Languages:

English

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