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Desert Bloom / Blocks from U of A / 1 BR 1 BA

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Traditional stucco building with a wooden door, surrounded by desert plants and cacti.
Compact kitchen with a floral-patterned backsplash, sink, and refrigerator.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink, surrounded by a dining area.
Traditional architecture meets serene surroundings in this charming single-story retreat.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, fireplace, and large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 352 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Tucson, AZ
  • University of Arizona
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Rialto Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Tucson Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪15 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.

Desert Bloom / Blocks from U of A / 1 BR 1 BA

✓ Charming & special
✓ Coffee station
✓ Smart TV
✓ Fast Wifi
✓ Fully equipped + stocked kitchen
✓ Streetcar nearby

SAFETY DEPOSIT OR DAMAGE WAIVER: To preserve the condition of our property, a non-refundable Damage Waiver for a small fee ($18.75) OR a refundable Safety Deposit ($250) will be required after booking. The purchase and ID verification will be done via our Fig & Toast Boarding Pass and Enso Connect, an authorized booking partner.

5 min walk → University's main campus & coffee shops
12 min walk → 4th Ave.

(Arizona TPT License #21557180)
Hosts are Members of Arizonans for Responsible Tourism (AZRT)

We are always happy to help, very responsive, and we communicate via the message thread in the app.

PARKING: There are 2 street-specific parking passes in the casita on the built-in shelves in the living room for use during your stay. Please place it on the dash or hang it from the rearview mirror of your car, and ensure that you are parked on 2nd Ave to avoid parking tickets. Please remember to return the parking passes where you found them prior to your departure.

Walking distance to coffee shops, pizza, city bikes, University Boulevard, bars, and convenience stores.

LAUNDROMAT: The home does NOT have a laundry room (washer or dryer), but a laundromat is just a 3-minute drive away, quite close if needed.

PETS: This is a pet-friendly home, and guests are welcome to bring their furry friends! There is a limit of two pets, and the associated fees are $58 for one pet and $90 for two pets. (Fees are charged per stay, not per night. For two pets, $58 is included in the initial reservation payment, and an additional fee request is sent after booking.) We ask that pets not be allowed on the furniture and that guests pick up and discard any droppings.

PACKAGES & MAIL: If you need to receive packages or mail during your stay, please DO NOT plan to have anything delivered to the property. Instead, please plan to have packages or mail delivered to an Amazon locker, FedEx location, etc.

SOFA BED: Please let us know if you plan to use the sofa bed so we can have bedding ready for your stay.
- No smoking in or around the property
- No parties
- No large gatherings
- No unapproved pets

○ Local guests, please contact us prior to booking

○ Bookings within 24 hours of check-in will require a driver's license prior to check-in
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from University of Arizona. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, living room, and dining area
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • 8 minutes by foot from University of Arizona and a 3-minute drive from Tucson Convention Center
This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Todd Millay

Languages

Croatian, English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 560 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.

Property is also known as

333707

Desert Bloom / Blocks from U of A / 1 BR 1 BA Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Tucson

I came to Tucson for some work at UofA and this property was very conveniently located, clean, and charming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to UofA Campus

Overall, pleasant stay! Very convenient during graduation visit.Some suggestions: Bathroom sink difficult to use/not functional and not attractive/was old. No shelves in bathroom to put toothbrush, toiletries, etc. A mirror for shorter people or full length mirror. A Kuerig coffee maker would be a nice addition. A water filter in the fridge would been nice too. Add blanket for the living room couch/bed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Wonderful Stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend in Tucson

We had a great time! The neighborhood is so fun. The unit is just two blocks from Time Market which we highly recommend for food and coffee. The house was clean and cozy and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne M., Schenectady

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation in Tucson

Place was excellent for our stay in Tucson. Quiet neighborhood but still within walking distance to the restaurants near the college. Sofa bed was a plus. Would definitely rent from Todd again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tucson 4th Ave/University

We had a lovely and comfortable stay. Very relacing and charming. Walkable to everything one needs/wants. Love this neighborhood! Hosts were very accommodatibg and kind. Smooth and easy check-in and great communication! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Softball tournament week

Near downtown night life and easy travel to ball fields which was the reason for our visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet casita, great location.

Cute casita in a great location. Walking distance to fun shops and dining. Todd was great. For some odd reason my reservation didn’t show in the VRBO system so we likely needed a bit of extra hand holding but the owners were very nice and accommodating. Nice experience. Good value.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Trista D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Moms weekend at UA

This house was perfect for our stay! Best location to walk to my daughter’s dorm and it had everything we needed! Such a cute house, will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Actually, we had to cancel our trip due to severe weather, making a road trip inadvisable. The crew at Desert Bloom were kind and compassionate. Luckily we insured our stay and Desert Bloom was very helpful giving us the documentation we needed for the insurance company. Would be happy to book again! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway at Desert Bloom

We had a lovely time in Tucson with Desert Bloom as our home base. It is well situated, clean, and cute!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tuscon vacation

We had a lovely stay at Desert Bloom in the month of March. The house was ready and spotless when we arrived, and we especially enjoyed the Tucson vibe! Many thanks to our hosts, and we'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parents weekend

Super clean, hosts were fantastic, great location to U of A.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024