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A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA!

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Lobby
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8207 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA!

Experience the epitome of luxury and convenience in our premium and award-winning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath modern-built property nestled in the heart of Tucson's National Historic District, the iconic "El Presidio" neighborhood. Just a brief 5-minute stroll from downtown, this gem offers an unparalleled location, ensuring an unforgettable stay for tourists and locals alike.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Tucson, with shopping, art galleries, and exceptional dining options all within a leisurely walk. Franklin Court is not only a sanctuary for relaxation but also a strategic base for exploring renowned local attractions such as the Gem Show, the Tucson Rodeo, downtown concerts, and the lively events on 4th Avenue. The University of Arizona, a short drive away, makes this property an ideal choice for UofA sports and events enthusiasts, providing swift access to historic Fourth Avenue Street Fairs, eclectic restaurants, and charming shops.

This classic "Transformed Sonoran" row-house pays homage to Tucson's early architectural styles while incorporating modern green building engineering for enhanced noise reduction and energy efficiency. Professionally decorated, Franklin Court accommodates eight guests on plush 1 king and 3 queen, green-tea memory foam beds with luxurious linens. The showers adorned with rich slate tile add an extra touch of opulence.

The inviting earth-toned rooms, including a stunning master suite and an upstairs guest bedroom, exude natural light, while the third bedroom downstairs offers added privacy. Step into the welcoming outdoor living space featuring a covered patio, BBQ, fireplace, and fountain – perfect for intimate gatherings or peaceful relaxation. Recognized in 2008 by the Tucson Historic Preservation Society and the Tucson Opera League, this Craftsman-style home stands as a testament to sensitive infill and green sustainable design.

Highlights of Franklin Court:

5-minute walk to downtown's vibrant scene, right from the historic El Presidio.
Swift access to the UofA and Fourth Avenue Street Fairs.
Indulge in authentic Mexican cuisine at the famed El Charro, celebrating 99 years, just across the street.
Enjoy complimentary access to the nearby YMCA, offering a pool, gym, and more.
Secure digital keyless front entry and a one-car garage with remote control and direct interior access.
Stay connected with high-speed WIFI and unwind with Smart TVs in this comfortable and private retreat.
Elevate your stay with us at Franklin Court – where history meets modern luxury in the heart of Tucson's cultural epicenter.

Property manager

Andrew

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,227 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Historic Downtown Tucson
Uofa, Award Winning Tucson
NEW to Vrbo!!! Premium Award winning Downtown Tucson Property!

About the area

Map
Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Fox Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Arizona - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Arizona Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 11 min walk
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Charro Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪John Henry's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Monica - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Street- Taco and Beer Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cobra Arcade Bar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA! located?

Located in El Presidio Historic District, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Steinfeld Mansion and Tucson Convention Center. University of Arizona is 1 mi (1.6 km) away. Tucson Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

A very nice & spacious rental in an excellent location. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location to a walkable part of downtown. Comfortable place with good amenities. Has garage parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Great property in outstanding location. Versatile place with a lot of amenities. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Looking forward to spending more time there while in Tucson!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Beautiful craftsman home in the heart of Tucson…..a perfect classy getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Good location, house was very clean and nicely updated. Great communication with owners. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

This updated property was perfect for our family. We were celebrating a U of A graduation. Convenient for Ubers and driving and parking in the private garage. The outdoor patio is a great spot to sit and talk. And the inside is spacious and clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

This property is beautiful, with high ceilings, classy furnishings and a spacious, lovely private patio! The location is perfect, within walking distance of many restaurants, the art museum, etc. The upstairs master bedroom with the balcony looking over the patio is a dream. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

We came to town with family for a wedding. The property was walking distance and the neighborhood was very cute. The patio was great for hanging out and visiting and the whole place served as a great home base for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Quality-built historic home that perfectly accommodated our extended family gathering. Plenty of common space, we particularly enjoyed the courtyard’s fireplace and large kitchen island. There’s also a few great restaurants within a couple blocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Very enjoyable !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

We very much enjoyed our stay. The home was spacious and comfortable, with everything we needed. Communication with the property manager was excellent. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

I rented this property for a sister’s weekend with my two sisters. The property was beautiful and had everything we needed. We also enjoyed the area and ability to walk around downtown Tucson and nearby restaurants. Having El Charro so close was a bonus! I would recommend it and definitely rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Property is nicely located for an easy walk out the front door to coffee shops, museums, and restaurants in downtown Tucson, while central to much of Tucson via car. Nicely furnished, high ceilings, no owner clutter, an open kitchen, and a quiet private courtyard make this a comfortable home.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Everything was so beautifully appointed with fabulous kitchen for cooking … didn’t get to spend enough time on the beautiful patio… great location . Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

We had a wonderful stay over New Year's. The property is beautiful and within easy walking distance to all of downtown. You can hear the trains at night, but you can't beat this property. We'll be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

We spent the weekend here for a soccer tournament at the Kino Sports Complex. The location and house were just perfect. We hope to return. Andrew was extremely helpful and responded immediately. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Lovely and comfortable stay at your property! We had so much room! Thank you for your quick assistance with all things to make the stay great! Wish we had more time to just rest in the patio area and to grill, but we are explorers and everything was in walking distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

House is well situated within walking distance of major downtown attractions. Among le space to spread out. Garage is challenging for longer or lower cars, but still workable. Convenient entry to house from garage. Lots of smart tvs.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

My family thoroughly enjoyed our three-night stay at this property (our first time to Tucson). As listed, the home was clean and beautifully appointed. It provided ample space for our family with bedroom arrangements that suited our family perfectly. The office space off of the master was also great my son as he was able to complete some work tasks while away from home. My family really loved the beautiful, private patio space as we could spend some time together while enjoying the great Tucson weather. The location is fantastic as we walked to restaurants and was also in easy driving distance to other attractions (UA, Saguaro NP, Desert Museum). We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10

Very spacious and clean. Fully equipped. I loved the kitchen island. Communication was great. Whenever I texted, a reply came within minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10

We loved this property and especially the location in the Presidio district of Tucson. Great restaurants, museums, etc were within a very short walk. The convenient access to downtown was a definite plus but we were surprised how easy and quick we could access Safeway and Albertsons with very little traffic. Most important for us was the super easy access to hiking at Painted Hills, TM Park, Sweetwater Preserve and Suguaro NP West. The house is awesome, the private garage is a bonus and Andrew is an awesome host.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Excellent house. Some nits: Barbecue grill was dirty, could not start outdoor fireplace, and one of the shower doors upstairs needs aligning. Kitchen was well stocked with a good set of knives. Comfortable house for a group of 5 adults. Centrally located home near U of A and downtown. only downside is it is near a mjaor freight train track which at times can be noisy. Would rent this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Had plenty of space for the 4 of us. 3 bedrooms, 2 up, one down were well located for privacy. Nice private courtyard for sunning or lounging. Didn't use the grill or fireplace as it was warm weather. Perfect spot to stay for the FolkFest. Bring earplugs if you don't like the train noise. We did and it helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023