100 Year Old Historic Downtown Retreat with private Salt Water Spa/Pool

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6950 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Tucson, AZ

Fox Theatre17 min walk
Tucson Convention Center2 min drive
University of Arizona3 min drive
Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Be prepared to fall in love! This vintage home retains much of the original charm from when it was first built in 1916, but with just the right amount of modern updates to enjoy. Located in the Dunbar Spring Neighborhood, one of Tucson's first neighborhoods, adjacent to downtown and just 2 miles from University of Arizona, this 950 square foot home has one bedroom with a king-size deluxe bed for maximum comfort, a second bedroom with a queen bed and a pullout couch in the living room. It is decorated with a mix of antiques and modern pieces and contains quite a bit of art from latin and local artists. Heating, cooling and hot water tank are all new and energy efficient. Carport accommodates 2 cars and the driveway could readily house an RV. The kitchen has a full size gas range/oven and refrigerator and freezer. The kitchen is completely outfitted with everything you would need to cook/ bake at home, complete with pots, pans, bakeware, dish ware, toaster, blender, indoor grill, coffee maker, french press, expresso maker, a full array of herbs and spices. There is a full size washer and dryer. The bathroom has an oversize shower with 3 shower heads. There are 2 flatscreen TV's, one in the living room, one in the main bedroom, which also has a DVD player. The kitchen has a glass table with four chairs and outside on the covered, private patio, is another table and 4 chairs for outdoor dining.

But the back yard!!!! This is one of the biggest highlights of our home! With the outdoor dining on the covered porch, the cozy outdoor fireplace with seating, the tranquil sound of the fountain, the bistro area, the safe and gated salt water spa/pool with outdoor seating, this is a place to recharge as a single traveler, enjoy romantically as couple, have a blast as a family, or host a party or gathering with friends (the former owners told us once there was a party out there that housed 150 people!). There is a lovely cactus garden, outdoor bar, outdoor mini 'fridge, grill and twinkling outdoor lighting to enjoy your evenings!
Location:
Take the Sun link streetcar downtown to one of the many restaurants in the area, shops and art galleries. Just minutes to super fun 4th avenue and University of Arizona. Hiking spots are as close as 15-20 minutes away!

Property manager

Judy or Melissa

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Not toddler proof

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Small dogs may be allowed. Call to discuss.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, outdoor lighting, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon, while Pima Air and Space Museum and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum are cultural highlights. Tucson Convention and Visitor Bureau and Children's Museum Tucson are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cave exploring, ecotours, and mountain climbing in the area.

Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

Fox Theatre - 17 min walk
Rialto Theatre - 20 min walk
Tucson Convention Center - 2 min drive
University of Arizona - 3 min drive
Arizona Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

Tohono Transit Center - 11 min drive
Tucson Station - 19 min walk
Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 16 min walk
Burger King - 11 min walk
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - 13 min walk
El Charro Cafe - 12 min walk
Corbett brewery - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 100 Year Old Historic Downtown Retreat with private Salt Water Spa/Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 100 Year Old Historic Downtown Retreat with private Salt Water Spa/Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 100 Year Old Historic Downtown Retreat with private Salt Water Spa/Pool?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 100 Year Old Historic Downtown Retreat with private Salt Water Spa/Pool located?

Located in Midtown, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Steinfeld Mansion, University of Arizona, and Tucson Convention Center. Tucson Museum of Art and La Casa Cordova are also within 15 minutes. Tucson Station is 19 minutes by foot.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Mar 4, 2024

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

Tucson

Enjoyed out stay especially the backyard

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Jan 3, 2024

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

Nice place in tucso

Too cold for us to use the outside much but this was a great location and a well-equipped house with a super responsive owner.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art M.

Sep 29, 2023

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

Tucson city home

The property was clean great fenced in outdoor space with pool. Location was close to everything in city including restaurants, Tucson Museum of Art. I was in town for wedding and very happy with this property. Melissa the property owner was also excellent and responded quickly to questions I had. They allowed my dog and that was a big plus. The property is not a new build it is eclectic old Tucson charm. The kitchen is well equipped if you choose to cook. I ate out at several great Tucson restaurants I recommend this property

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

valerie m.

Aug 19, 2023

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

Fantastic Time!

The owners were great to work with! When we needed to get in touch, they were available. The adobe house was perfect with a lot of character. The back yard was amazing. The Spa/pool was used daily and nightly. We could not have been happier spending 17 nights in Tucson. We will be back in Tucson many more times and hope Dunbar Springs is available. Thank you both for making this trip, great!

Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Apr 30, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucson hideaway

Always a fun place. We'll be back. Close to 4th Avenue. And our kids live close by.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Judy or Melissa

Hi! My name is Judy and I live in Oro Valley. I grew up in Connecticut, but moved to Tucson in 1979 to attend University of Arizona. I have seen Tucson really expand over the years, but have always loved the charm of Tucson's older neighborhoods. I have traveled around the world, but always come back home to the land of cactus and sunshine. Most likely, it will be my wonderful daughter-in-law, Melissa, who will be your contact person while in Tucson. She is smart (U of A grad in Biology), warm, friendly and welcoming and an outstanding fix it girl! I hope you really get a chance to enjoy our lovely Dunbar Spring Retreat!

Why they chose this property

Dunbar Spring neighborhood is culturally diverse and is home to some of the country's best environmentalist like Brad Lancaster, who is a water harvesting whiz and travels all over the world teaching people and governments on permaculture and water-harvesting. It is my goal to obtain solar panels for the whole house and a water harvesting collection system. The Dunbar Spring Neighborhood organic community garden, was once voted the Best Community Garden in Tucson. I look forward to helping with this project to restore it to its original splendor. There is such pride in the history of this neighborhood as you can see by the artistic signposts and painted street art. I love being a part of all this!

What makes this property unique

The former owners have said they have hosted huge parties at this home and I can believe it with the many seating areas and nooks in the back yard, the bubbling fountain, the romantic sound of the train rumbling by, the outdoor fire pit, and the salt water spa/pool, but it is also a wonderful place to feel cozy inside. I loved mixing latin elements with antiques with modern touches for a homey, but eclectic feel. I wanted to decorate with some vintage Tucson photos, but was unable to find any. Instead, I used photos I took in Peru and printed them in sepia tone. One picture of children is from my travels in Guatemala. There is a series of paintings of horses by local Tucson artist Virginia Stonebarger and a pastel and mixed media collage of the Maitreya Buddha by local artist Pat Aiken. The settee is a 19th century piece from a plantation in Virginia, as is the spool bed from 1895.