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Artist Zen Retreat in the Heart of Tucson

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi
Smart TV
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Tucson Botanical Gardens
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina American Baptist Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Artist Zen Retreat in the Heart of Tucson

The moment you drive through the electronic gate you will be transformed by its natural beauty and leave the world behind. On almost an acre in the middle of Tucson, my home is a blend of glass, wood, stone and original art work. My home was built by a very well know archictect of Tucson and was the featured article in Tucson Home And Garden magazine. Southwest meets Asian zen retreat, central to everything. Japanese wood fired hot tub as well as a stone sauna, you will feel as though you are in one of Tucson's high end resorts, but it is your own to enjoy! Completely fenced and private gorgeous mature cactus garden in backyard to relax and unwind. Guaranteed to take your breath away, there is no other home like this in Tucson!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Tucson Botanical Gardens. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 5 minutes by car from University of Arizona and 10 minutes from Tucson Mall
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Artist Zen Retreat in the Heart of Tucson Private vacation home

Artist Zen Retreat in the Heart of Tucson Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H., Brookline, Ma

Liked: Cleanliness
This a beautiful home! A hidden gem! Designed by the architect, Ron Fridlind, every aspect of the house and grounds reflect his unique aesthetic- floor to ceiling windows, stone floors, wooden walls & ceilings, ambient and natural light all seamless brought into relationship through sculptural metal work. Each room is also decorated with a mix of old west artifacts, Japanese and indigenous art. The mix is playful, mystical and just plain fun! The gardens reflect the same aesthetics. Wherever you look there is a surprising element awaiting your eye. The house was spotless and communication was not only easy but personal and kind. One thing to note is that each room is at a slightly different level and the garden path and entryway are uneven so this would not be the choice for those with balance or perceptual issues. This home is unique in the neighborhood, unless there are others hidden away like this is. So be prepared to be in awe when the gates open and you arrive in this little dreamland! Your nerves will automatically reset & you’ll be both charmed and soothed from the moment you step into the entryway.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming host. Home very clean and comfortable. Beautiful gardens and very artistic home.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Diana H.

The house was full of trip hazards, none of which were mentioned in the house description. The floor levels of the rooms varied from room to room and there were no railings or colored tapes to indicate this, so I fell several times and finally hurt my back so badly that we decided to move out after one week. Otherwise,,the house was as interesting as described, and the plumbing was good once it was fixed while we were there and with our supervision. I wish I could be more positive about our experience. We tried hard to live with the obstacles, wanting it to work, but finally had to give up and move to a hotel. The owner refused to refund us any rent.
Stayed 43 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Celeste R., Farmington, Mi.

Liked: Cleanliness

Artist retreat

This rental is a private, unique and art filled home. There are views of a private cactus garden from every room. The hosts were very easy to contact and responded quicly to questions. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fariba M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A unique home

An amazing home and an architectural marvel. Every morning, I loved waking up to the full view of the garden all around me. We enjoyed the house during our one month stay, and planning to come back again if we can. Nancy and Erica were very nice and communicative.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tate P.

Amazing

This property is stunning with beautiful gardens, a wonderful serenity, and inspiring artistic surprises all around. The house is absolutely beautiful. It was a delight to be here.
Stayed 43 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryalice B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Gem

The home and gardens are architectural and design marvels and every inch of the home is filled with artful moments. Nancy and Erica were fantastic to work with and we enjoyed many of their suggestions for dining and entertainment when we weren’t exploring the gem show. They quickly resolved a water main issue and kept us informed. Loved the beauty and the tranquility of the home and setting. Fabulous host and home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super place!

We loved it! Nancy's home is interesting, very private, and felt like an urban retreat. She did a great job of welcoming us and getting us comfortable with her home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful desert garden retreat

A beautiful, light- and art-filled retreat with a gorgeous desert garden…in the heart of Tucson. What a treat to stay here; minutes from downtown and easy access to fantastic hiking spots in all directions. The house is a true retreat, with an amazing garden, and lots of beautiful spaces to curl up and read or sketch. The architecture is stunning, and the owner’s warmth and thoughtfulness is reflected in every detail. A true gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N., Milwaukee

Liked: Cleanliness

Sanctuary In The City

This is a fantastic gem of a property and a host! The property is a large, zen, garden oasis in the midst of the city but with the privacy one typically only finds on the outskirts of town. Half of the plants on the north half of Tucson must be in this garden alone! A woodfired hot-tub overlooks the garden's comfortable living nooks including a banquet table large enough for a gathering, relaxing lounge chairs, serenity placed benches beside saguaros, and all-weather sofas and loveseats. It is a hummingbird paradise! On the other side of the house is an all season screen porch that leads into a like-wise private herb garden and barbeque. Our host Nancy went out of her way to take care of us and teach us about the property! Fantastico!!!
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2022