The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo - Tucson

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 279 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Tucson, AZ

Tucson Convention Center9 min walk
Fox Theatre15 min walk
University of Arizona4 min drive
Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The Isabella - A stunning historical adobe condo in Barrio Viejo

The Isabella is an inviting, warm and cozy one bedroom adobe condo in Tucson’s Barrio Viejo or “old neighborhood”. Her charms include Saguaro cactus rib ceilings, thick adobe walls and brick paved floors. She is located in the Ochoa Court condo complex dating back to at least 1888. Cook yourself a gourmet dinner in her old meets new kitchen, lounge in the intimate back patio, relax and stream some movies in the desert chic living room and sleep well in the luxurious King Bed with memory foam mattress. This adorable historical condo is located within walking distance to downtown, the SunLink Streetcar to U of A, local brewpubs, coffee shops and restaurants including easy walks to 5 Points Cafe, the Meyers Cafe and lounge, and the Coronet. New to VRBO, but our first guests wrote...."The Isabella is stunning inside and out. It is beautifully furnished with everything you could need. ....We enjoyed relaxing on the back patio in the evening with snacks and cold beers."

Property manager

Jennifer Smith

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Tucson

This vacation home is located in Barrio Viejo, a neighborhood in Tucson, and is in the mountains. Pima Air and Space Museum and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Tucson Mall. Children's Museum Tucson and Tucson Convention and Visitor Bureau are also worth visiting.

Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

Tucson Convention Center - 9 min walk
Fox Theatre - 15 min walk
Rialto Theatre - 19 min walk
University of Arizona - 4 min drive
Arizona Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

Roy Laos Transit Center - 10 min drive
Tucson Station - 19 min walk
Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

The Monica - 15 min walk
Street- Taco and Beer Co. - 13 min walk
Cobra Arcade Bar - 16 min walk
Iron John's Brewing Company - Congress - 17 min walk
Ruiz Hot Dogs - 11 min walk

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Fifi N.

22 Apr 2024

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

Lovely property

A lovely property with everything you would need...except an iron and ironing board; definitely a basic the owner should consider providing. The home has quirks like banging noises when the outdoor temperature changes (especially morning and evening) and an owl likes to visit the roof overnight. All part of the Tucson experience! The bed is extremely comfortable and the little basket of snacks was thoughtful. A very enjoyable home away from home in a quiet neighborhood. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynee A.

22 Apr 2024

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

Gorgeous, well-appointed condo!

We absolutely loved staying in this beautiful condo during our recent trip to Tucson. It is exactly as shown on the listing. The kitchen has everything you need (and more)! They even provided a few welcome snacks - such a nice touch. The bed is incredibly comfortable and the sheets & comforter too. Very quiet area and I enjoyed reading in the shared courtyard one afternoon too. Very convenient location to downtown Tucson and easy highway access for other adventures. Highly recommend. Exceptional value.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

8 Apr 2024

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

Even better than anticipated!!

The place exceeded our expectations, as did the neighborhood! It made our stay in Tuscon very special!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

5 Apr 2024

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

Five stars

This was a beautiful place to stay. Clean, quiet neighborhood, beautiful interior, there were even snacks! What’s not to love? Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol A., Estes Park, Colorado

31 Mar 2024

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

Charming home

The Isabella is a jewel. Wonderful interior design, comfortable, kitchen well stocked, the most informative home manual. We stayed three weeks, found so many restaurants and historic downtown sites all walkable, a treat to stay here.

Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Smith

I am so happy to introduce myself! I've lived in Tucson for over 35 years and absolutely love the Sonora desert. I have raised my five children here and am so happy to wake up every morning to the beautiful sun and mountains. I love hiking Tucson's varied hiking trails and have just started mountain biking. There is so much history here with wonderful restaurants and plenty to do outdoors.

Why they chose this property

Dating back to the late 1800's, the Isabella has such charm and unique historical features that it felt like a place I'd like to stay as soon as I entered for the first time. The Saguaro rib ceiling and thick adobe walls offer the experience of staying in an old adobe home, but with modern conveniences. While the Isabella is cozy at 850 Square Feet, each room is spacious and inviting. Finally, I really enjoy evenings spent on the back patio, grilling and just enjoying the Tucson nights.

What makes this property unique

The Isabella is located on a quiet street with historical buildings all around. I really enjoy walking my two dogs around to see the sights. The food in the neighborhood is terrific, Coffee at Exo Roast Co., breakfast at Five Points Market or the Meyer Avenue Cafe, dinner at the Coronet, El Minuto Cafe or Cafe Desta. She is also an easy .7 mile walk to the light rail taking you to the University of Arizona campus. Continue a couple of blocks on Cushing Ave and you are right in the midst of Tucson Gem Show activities. As a cyclist, I can be on The Loop (one of America's best bike paths) in a mile, go climb the "A" mountain, road bike Gates Pass or ride the extensive MTB trails in Tucson Mountain Park. Finally, when I'd rather just sit and reflect, Parque De Orlando y Diego Mendoza is right on the corner next to Ochoa Court.