The Historic Ball-Paylore House: Landmark of Modernist Architecture and Design

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A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, large glass windows, a brick wall, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa with cushions, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, blue brick wall, white bed, orange pillows, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a chair.
A residential area with houses, a large open space with a circular building, and mountains in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Arizona

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Catalina American Baptist Church
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Himmel Park Tennis Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Green Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Pink Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Tucson

Tucson is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sabino Canyon and popular attractions include Pima Air and Space Museum and Old Tucson Studios. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Tucson Convention Center or Kino Sports Complex. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain climbing and ecotours.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Catalina American Baptist Church - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Himmel Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Himmel Park Tennis Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 7 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 15 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonoran House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bay Horse Tavern - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Historic Ball-Paylore House: Landmark of Modernist Architecture and Design pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Historic Ball-Paylore House: Landmark of Modernist Architecture and Design?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Historic Ball-Paylore House: Landmark of Modernist Architecture and Design on 30 May 2027 start from AU$1,481, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Historic Ball-Paylore House: Landmark of Modernist Architecture and Design?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Historic Ball-Paylore House: Landmark of Modernist Architecture and Design?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Historic Ball-Paylore House: Landmark of Modernist Architecture and Design?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Historic Ball-Paylore House: Landmark of Modernist Architecture and Design located?

Situated in Tucson, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Himmel Park Tennis Center and University of Arizona. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium and McKale Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay, perfect little nest for 20 days. Everything was spot on.
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow. Hard to put into words, but the vibe created in this space puts if far and away above any comparable BnB. If you are looking for a place to stay in Tucson, trust me, you'll love it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a highlight of our US trip - what a gem!We stayed for a few nights and I think that's what you need to get the measure of this place and the neighbourhood.The building feels authentic but the AC was comfortable and the laundry in the outbuilding was important to us at this stage of our travels. The layout of the place, the furniture, the refrigerator- all epic.We used it as a base to explore the Catalina Mountains- recommend the Scenic Highway and the Mount Lemmon stargazing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic historical property in lovely neighborhood

The house was a fantastic choice. The neighborhood is lovely; great for walking in the morning or evening. House was exactly as described; clean and nicely appointed. I would definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a Gem

Loved this historic property and the opportunity to explore a unique piece of U of A history just a few short blocks from campus. Neighborhood was safe and lovely. The house makes for great photo ops. Historic Preservation Society has done an amazing job of restoration, including vintage Herman Miller furniture - we were so impressed!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quality Vintage

This house was built in 1952, and it exemplifies the best of MidCentury Modern without frills. The space is open and clean. Everything functions without fussiness. It's a place where one can take a vacation from the complexities of the 21st Century without abandoning comfort.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A memorable stay

We’ll never forget our stay at the Ball-Paylore house. It was almost like time-travel to the 1950s, with one-of-a-kind midcentury architecture featuring curving spaces, and sweeping floor-to-ceiling wall-to-wall windows in the living room-dining room and bedrooms, with views of the private desert garden. The compact 1950s tile bathroom and kitchen are basically unchanged. The kitchen features fully functional 1950s appliances including an old GE refrigerator, a brick-enclosed oven and a built in stovetop, as well as vintage early space-age china. The living room has comfortable midcentury style sofa and chairs and an extensive library. The only significant updates are the large and very comfortable beds in the two bedrooms.The garden gets lots of sun though there are also shaded places to sit. The neighborhood has many interesting southwestern midcentury suburban houses with wide streets and is pleasant to walk around in. Only one drawback: one of us is quite tall and found that he had to be careful not to hit his head on the wood beams supporting the ceiling in a couple of places.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, great neighborhood and close to U of A

This house is such a fun slice of mid-century modern history. It is just as pictured on the VRBO site, small, efficient and so clean. The neighborhood is so charming. The host is very responsive and made us feel comfortable and welcome. The only negative is the house is made for the average sized person which was fine for my family. Enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Practically perfect

This was my second visit to the Ball Paylore House and it was even more special and wonderful than I remembered. The house is beautiful, comfortable and imminently practical. And the host was so responsive and accommodating. I can’t wait to come back and stay here again.
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