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The Cactus House

Vacation home near University of Arizona in Tucson

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Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Disruptive Paintball Inc
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Tucson Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Highland Vista Labyrinth
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Tucson

The Garden District stay.Your stay at this The Garden District vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Arizona and Tucson Botanical Gardens. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and Catalina American Baptist Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Disruptive Paintball Inc - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Michael Higgins American Indian Art - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Live Theater Workshop - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • The Highland Vista Labyrinth - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 18 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 23 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Roadhouse Cinemas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

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 Cactus House

A cozy and comfortable 1950's Bohemian gem near mid-town with living room, kitchen, dining room, and laundry.

It includes two bedrooms with Queen Beds: one is firmer and the other, softer. The couch in the living room does have a full size hide-a-bed mattress.

Kitchen appliances include microwave, dishwasher, stovetop with oven, full refrigerator with freezer, and garbage disposal. Small appliances include drip coffee maker, blender, crockpot, handmixer, citrus juicer, personal size waffle maker, and toaster. We also stock some pots and pans, measuring utensils, mixing bowls, etc for baking and cooking.

Backyard covered patio has outdoor lighting, table/chairs, and installed shade screens to block east and west sun for sitting outside any time of the day.

Front and backyards feature a variety of desert plants which include small barrel and young saguaro, 12' night blooming cereus, prickly pear, and organ pipe cacti as well as mesquite trees, creosote bush, aloe, ocotillo, agave, jojoba, and more.

We provide a Roku TV with assorted free channels and an antenna that picks up about 50 other channels, as well as a DVD/VCR player. You will find an assortment of games and jigsaw puzzles in the cabinet in the dining room, a variety of books in the bookcase, and an antique style desk by the south window in the living room.

Visit my guidebook for recommended eateries, activities, interests, and sceneries. Feel free to contact me for any information to make your stay in Tucson more enjoyable. I love to be of assistance.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please sign our guestbook and let me know when you are headed out.
Do close darkening curtains in Living Room and Dining room.
Push against inner door to make sure it is secured after setting the Nest Lock. Leave outer door unlocked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children must be attended by an adult at all times

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
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, 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cactus House to the airport?

This vacation home is 10.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Tucson International Airport (TUS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cactus House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Cactus House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cactus House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment Tucson (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Cactus House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cactus House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Cactus House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Cactus House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Cactus House to downtown Tucson?

This vacation home is 4.7 mi away from Tucson.

The Cactus House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kit z.

The house was very well organized, with lots of brochures about activities and reading materials. We love the garden / patio. We love everything about our stay here!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice place
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cactus House was super comfortable and homey, and had a lovely back patio with a view of the mountains. Kitchen had so many appliances, great cookware, and a wonderful selection of teas and coffee. Mary Lou left us holiday goodies and decorations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed the house. Easy access and great communication from the host. House was wonderful with comfortable beds. We found great restaurants nearby. Look forward to another trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

B Merce L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shady and breezy patio living time
Boutique Southwestern designs
Luxurious and Dreaming Comfort
Nice surrounding community
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solomon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mary Lou was a gracious host. She made sure we had everything we need during our stay at the Cactus House. It is a beautiful house and was closely located to everything we needed. We will definitely book again when visiting Tucson.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our favorite "home away from home" in Tucson. We have stayed here six times and will be back again later this year. The house is clean, has everything we need, and has security measures that make it feel safe for us and our belongings. The owners are wonderful and always respond quickly to communications. Check-in and check-out are a breeze. It's pleasant to sit in the shade of the covered patio, and look at the backyard cactus garden and the Catalina Mountains to the north. We'd recommend this house to anyone who is looking to be centrally located, because from here it's an easy drive to most of Tucson's main attractions (e.g., the University of Arizona, Saguaro National Park (East), Mt. Lemmon, Mission Garden, Tucson Botanical Gardens, Reid Park Zoo), as well as many fine restaurants, stores for grocery shopping, and Park Place Mall.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and charming

My nephew and family enjoyed their stay in the Cactus House and MaryLou was an excellent host staying in close texting contact. The house is well equipped and really cute.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025