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Entire home·Private host

The Cactus House

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Property grounds
Dining
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
The Cactus House provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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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 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.

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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
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
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

Pets not 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

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

The Garden District, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Tucson Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tucson Convention Center or Hi Corbett Field. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Park Place Mall - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • University of Arizona - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • Circle K

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cactus House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cactus House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cactus House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cactus House located?

Located in The Garden District, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Tucson Botanical Gardens and 3 mi (4.9 km) from University of Arizona. The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures and San Pedro Chapel are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

The Cactus House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Solomon S.

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

Libby R.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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