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The Sawtelle House: in the heart of the UA and 4th Ave districts

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, 4th Avenue
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Rialto Theatre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪14 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.

The Sawtelle House: in the heart of the UA and 4th Ave districts

The Sawtelle House, built in 1906 and located on the bustling corner of University Blvd and 4th Ave, is now available for private, overnight stays and sleeps up to six. The Master bedroom includes a King Sized bed, the second bedroom has a Queen. The Study has a couch which converts into a Queen Bed. The Dining Room seats up to eight. The front porch is perfect for relaxing while watching life on the Avenue. Check in begins at 3:00 pm (no later than 10 pm) and check out is 10:00 am. Welcome!
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from 4th Avenue. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of Arizona and 9 minutes from Tucson Mall
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills 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/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: One dog, 25 lbs or smaller is allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Rental rates include up to FOUR guests. Two additi

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
Note from host: Rental rates include up to FOUR guests. Two additi
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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The Sawtelle House in the Heart of the UA 4th Ave Districts

The Sawtelle House: in the heart of the UA and 4th Ave districts Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was exactly as we expected based on our previous visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette C., Cantril, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
This location is perfect for enjoying the University, the little restaurants and shops and the trolley that links Tucson. This is an historic house kept in excellent condition with all the amenities we needed. Communication with the host was excellent as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

I know it's a cliche to say it's a home away from home but The Sawtelle house truly was. Comfortable beds, large washrooms, fully stocked kitchen!! Or host was accessible but not too accessible, of you know what I mean. Perfect!kitchen
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house in a fabulous location

What a comfortable place to spend ten days! The kitchen is well-equipped with great workspace. There's an office (aka second bedroom) for the laptop. The living room has cozy couches for reading. The king-sized bed is great. The bathrooms work well. The dining table is perfect for meals. Ian is a responsive host and is right there if you need him but respects your privacy otherwise. The house is half a block from the tram and an easy walk to downtown and to the university if you don't want to take the tram. The hiking in Tucson, the art and the general ambience is terrific. We had a great stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice historic home

Excellent access to AZ University and variety of restaurants and bars on 4th Ave. Free trolley runs right by the property and takes riders to University and down 4th Ave.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Return Stay

I loved it so much I came back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

leigh ann d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place. The owners are awesome

Its wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed Our Stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location and Host

This is an amazing property in an excellent location. It offers access to great food and entertainment. The host is quick to help with any needs, and I can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Hamilton R., Scottsdale, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient & Comfortable

Perfect spot for family visiting to attend graduation at University of Arizona. Left the car parked and took the Sun Link for graduation ceremonies, easy walking to restaurants. Very clean and comfortable, wish we’d found this sooner!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F., Lehtbridge, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Tucson university

Location location location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

leigh ann d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vrbo rental ever!

Awesome property
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

RaeAnn V., St. Cloud, MN.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tucson Festival if Books trip

Great location to access the festival in addition to easy access restaurants and tourist attractions. Clean and comfortable accommodations . Enjoyed our stay here and would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

leigh ann d.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place great host

it was a prefect 10
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness

U of A move-in Day

Great location! Great little place to stay! Clean! Beds are comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and wonderful host!

This is the third time we have rented this house and every time we have a terrific time. The location is perfect for the things we like to do (close to museums, university campus, restaurants, theaters, public transportation, natural beauty, freeway access). The house is always clean and well stocked so if you want to cook it’s easy to do so. Best of all the host is the perfect combination of respecting your privacy and being responsive to whatever you might need.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Joan r., Longmont

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Location

WE booked for 11 days during the Gem Show. The location was within a block of the streetcar stop, which went directly to the Convention Center, so that was very handy and fun to ride with the UA college students. We enjoyed the coffee shop across the street, the comfortable beds and linens, and the well-stocked kitchen. The owner responded quickly when we asked for some additional kitchen supplies. On the con side, the funiture was not comfortable, and was dated. Also on some nights, our sleep was disrupted with drag racing on 4th Avel; probably not a probem for short term stays. We didn't use the windowless large dining room, but thought it would make a great tv/theater room!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

leigh ann d.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this place!

Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, close to campus and lots of activity

We really enjoyed our stay. Ian was very responsive. We appreciated the amenities like coffee, tea and quite a few spices, Kleenexes, shampoo and the card and board games. No conditioner, which we ended up having to purchase so just something to note if you stay here. Highly recommend this location and Maggie's Cafe just across the street. We went there for breakfast 3 mornings in a row. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient Location for UofA Visits

We booked this property to visit the UofA with our daughter. Check-in was simple. The house was clean and has plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable. The floorplan is a bit funky but that's typical of a 100-yr. old home which this is. The location is super convenient for visits to the UofA, Fourth Avenue and downtown. The streetcar goes right by throughout the day and night and you can walk pretty much everywhere. As some other reviews have mentioned, it can get quite noisy at night, as the restaurant across the street played loud music until around 10pm and there was a lot of car/motorcycle activity until around 2am. But we expected that and just turned on some extra fans to drown out the noise and it was manageable. There is a tv but there isn't cable to watch lots of channels so we headed down to a local bar to watch some football which was just fine. Owner was very responsive throughout the booking process and stay. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would gladly visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Tempe

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home and fantastic location

We have stayed in this home numerous times and will definitely stay there again. It is clean, comfortable, and the location is perfect to walk to all of the restaurants and shops on 4th Ave. The hosts have made this a wonderful space that feels cozy and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

leigh ann d.

Liked: Cleanliness

excellent

Great place! 5 *****
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love this house!

This is the third time we’ve stayed at this property. The house is great, the location is great, and the host is superb. We enjoy coming to Tucson during the winter to get sun and fun things to do. We have never been disappointed. We highly recommend the Sawtelle House.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., Fort Collins

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, good setup for group.

House was easy for 6 of us to use. Location directly across street from coffee shop was great! Landlord was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorri G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect way to enjoy the culture of the University area.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! My 18 year old son and I were visiting the University of Arizona. I chose this property to be able to give him a feel of the area around the college including 4th Ave, the houses in that area, and enjoying the people walking around and bike riding from the front porch. Ian and Allison were wonderful hosts! We would definitely stay again at the Sawtelle House!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022