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Desert Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking

Vacation home near University of Arizona in Tucson

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A backyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.
A round wooden table with four chairs, a mirror on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A two-story brick house with a front porch, a driveway, and a garden area with plants and a small table.
A living room with a fireplace, a television above it, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a double sink, green tiles, a window with curtains, and a cabinet above the sink.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Arizona Stadium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, McKale Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Tucson

Midtown stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Midtown vacation home, you'll find University of Arizona and McKale Center. Also, Arizona Stadium is within half a mile (1 km) and Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Arizona Stadium - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • McKale Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Centennial Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 6 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Broadway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • Del Taco

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 Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking

A calm brick-bungalow stay near the UA and Downtown. Work at a dedicated desk on fast Wi-Fi, stream on the 50` smart TV, and cook in a chef-ready kitchen. Outside: shaded dining patio in a fully fenced yard with a private stock-tank pool and cozy fire pit. Two color-fresh bedrooms sleep 4. Central A/C, keypad check-in, pet-friendly, and a classic brick fireplace with soft string lights. ~5 min to Downtown, ~8 min to UA, quick I-10 access. Quiet comfort and the essentials done right.

(Seasonal Pool Closure: Please note that the pool is closed for the winter season and will reopen around late March to early April (weather permitting). The pool is not heated during winter months.)

Note: Second bedroom entry goes through the shared bathroom
Access via Guest APP

Accidents happen, and we want your stay to be stress-free. Before arrival, guests may choose to purchase an optional Damage Waiver through our secure Guest App.

The Damage Waiver is a small one-time non-refundable fee of $34.95 that helps cover accidental damages during your stay and provides additional peace of mind.

Please note:
The Damage Waiver is completely optional.
Guests may choose to purchase the waiver or decline it.
If declined, guests remain responsible for any accidental damages that occur during their stay.


LOCAL GUESTS (Tucson area):
- must contact prior to booking with the reason for the stay

NUMBER OF GUESTS:
- maximum 4 guests including visitors
- $25 fee/night for each additional guest beyond # of guests booked past 10 pm

EARLY CHECK-IN
- subject to availability:

LATE CHECK-OUT:
- subject to availability
- $100 fee for unauthorized late checkout

NO SMOKING OR NO VAPING:
- $200/day smoking fine for odor remediation

NO LOUD NOISE PAST 10 PM:
- $100 fee for failure to tone down noise after a neighbor`s complaint and/or not following the request to vacate premises

NO FOOD & DRINKS IN BEDROOM/S
- $25.00 fee for failure to comply

LOST PARKING PERMIT:
- $20 fine/day for the temporary pass + $200 for the replacement

PET RULES:
- CONTACT US with a dog description prior to booking
- Please let us know if your sweet pet needs a crate, doggie toys, bowls, scooper, or anything during your stay so we can prepare it for you
- You must accept the request for a $70 pet cleaning fee for stays 3 nights and less
- 3+ nights the pet fee = $20/night
- Limited to 1 dog; 40 lbs max
- Pet to be up-to-date on vaccinations
- Pick up after him/her
- Must be house trained/potty trained
- Dog is NOT allowed on FURNITURE
- No fenced yard for dog. Must be leashed on the property at all times
- Your dog must be with you at all times. Leaving your pet unattended (meaning not crated or kenneled) will result in vacating the premises
- You assume financial responsibility for any damage caused by your dog and agree to pay additional amounts shall this occur
- If excessive pet noise (barking) is disturbing to the neighbors you must quiet the situation

**NO CATS ALLOWED**
**Failure to follow pet rules may result in a $200 fine and vacating premises**

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Rules

Access via Guest APP Accidents happen, and we want your stay to be stress-free.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Desert Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Tucson International Airport (TUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Desert Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Desert Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Desert Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson (14-min drive) and Casino of the Sun (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Desert Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Desert Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Desert Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Desert Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Desert Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking to downtown Tucson?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Tucson.

Desert Nest Retreat • Firepit • Free Parking Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great, it was easy to find and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, cute touches and very comfortable. Clear communication and very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and quiet. Nothing special, but perfectly nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Theresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Neighborhood was very loud with motorcyclesracing up and down the street all night long. Didn’t get much sleep due to the noise. Cute house though and clean. The bed comfortable. The bathroom is very small but clean and the shower works fine. Kitchen efficient but I would have liked someKind of kitchen oil and an extra coffee pod or two.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mary Jo F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first clue was when we approached the house and found the front yard was dirt covered with weeds. The house was raw and the kitchen was poorly equipped. The bathroom door would not shut unless you slammed it really loudly. The closets were covered with curtains, not doors. The beds had very bad mattresses, not up to what you normally find today even at Motel 6. We had a one night stay and when we got up in the morning, we had no hot water. The landlord said he would send someone immediately but no one came. Later, we asked for some sort of refund and he claimed the water had never been cold. We let it run from both faucets separately for 20 minutes and neither of them ever gave us hot water. So we paid him full price but had to take an ice cold shower. That's just wrong. Also, they hit you with a separate pet fee after you reserve the property, before you get check-in instructions. Why not be upfront and include it with VRBO summary? This was our worst ever VRBO experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026