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Timeless Elegance ~ 1920's Sam Hughes Casita Mariposa ~ Walk to UA! Parking
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485.0 sq m
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Explore the area
Tucson, AZ
- Place, University of Arizona5 min walk
- Place, Arizona Stadium10 min walk
- Place, Tucson Convention Center5 min drive
- Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Timeless Elegance ~ 1920's Sam Hughes Casita Mariposa ~ Walk to UA! Parking
Welcome to Villa Blanca Mariposa
Experience timeless elegance and bespoke charm at Villa Blanca Mariposa, a serene retreat blending historic character with modern comforts. Nestled in the heart of Tucson's iconic Sam Hughes National Historic Neighborhood, this lovingly restored 1920s bungalow offers a perfect oasis just two blocks from the University of Arizona, within a mile of the University Medical Center, and conveniently close to the Gem Show venues and all Central Tucson attractions.
Indulge in a historically charming touch with this bright, spacious, and exquisitely updated home.
Fully Outfitted Kitchen: Gourmet stainless steel range, microwave, coffee maker, blender, and all utensils.
Elegant Dining: A cozy dining room for four, adorned with beautiful furnishings.
Luxury Amenities: All utilities, high-speed internet, and cable television included. Enjoy a 42-inch flat-panel TV in the living room and a 32-inch Smart TV in the master bedroom.
Charming Vintage Bathroom: Stocked with plush, luxury linens.
Comfortable Accommodations: A master bedroom with a sumptuous king-sized bed and a half-bedroom featuring a twin trundle bed for up to two additional guests.
Step outdoors and discover your private sanctuary. The expansive rear patio serves as an open-air living and dining space, complete with a stainless steel grill and comfortable furnishings. Delight in Tucson's idyllic weather while sipping your morning coffee amidst lush local vegetation, serenaded by birds and butterflies.
Additional conveniences include:
Complimentary covered off-street parking.
HE washer/dryer for your laundry needs.
Well-behaved pets are welcome (with prior approval).
Strictly no smoking allowed.
Villa Blanca Mariposa invites you to embrace the essence of bespoke hospitality, offering a quintessential Tucson experience in an enchanting setting. Let your journey begin here.
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○ Local guests, please contact us prior to booking
○ Bookings within 24 hours of check-in will require a driver's license prior to check-in
Experience timeless elegance and bespoke charm at Villa Blanca Mariposa, a serene retreat blending historic character with modern comforts. Nestled in the heart of Tucson's iconic Sam Hughes National Historic Neighborhood, this lovingly restored 1920s bungalow offers a perfect oasis just two blocks from the University of Arizona, within a mile of the University Medical Center, and conveniently close to the Gem Show venues and all Central Tucson attractions.
Indulge in a historically charming touch with this bright, spacious, and exquisitely updated home.
Fully Outfitted Kitchen: Gourmet stainless steel range, microwave, coffee maker, blender, and all utensils.
Elegant Dining: A cozy dining room for four, adorned with beautiful furnishings.
Luxury Amenities: All utilities, high-speed internet, and cable television included. Enjoy a 42-inch flat-panel TV in the living room and a 32-inch Smart TV in the master bedroom.
Charming Vintage Bathroom: Stocked with plush, luxury linens.
Comfortable Accommodations: A master bedroom with a sumptuous king-sized bed and a half-bedroom featuring a twin trundle bed for up to two additional guests.
Step outdoors and discover your private sanctuary. The expansive rear patio serves as an open-air living and dining space, complete with a stainless steel grill and comfortable furnishings. Delight in Tucson's idyllic weather while sipping your morning coffee amidst lush local vegetation, serenaded by birds and butterflies.
Additional conveniences include:
Complimentary covered off-street parking.
HE washer/dryer for your laundry needs.
Well-behaved pets are welcome (with prior approval).
Strictly no smoking allowed.
Villa Blanca Mariposa invites you to embrace the essence of bespoke hospitality, offering a quintessential Tucson experience in an enchanting setting. Let your journey begin here.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtjwUdAMNPS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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○ Local guests, please contact us prior to booking
○ Bookings within 24 hours of check-in will require a driver's license prior to check-in
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Tucson
Located in Tucson, this holiday home is in the city centre. Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium and Centennial Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pinery Canyon Loop and Children's Museum Tucson. Travelling with kids? Consider Steward Observatory Mirror Lab and Reid Park Zoo. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
Tucson, AZ
What's nearby
- University of Arizona - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Arizona Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Rialto Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Reid Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
- Tucson Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Broadway - 15 min walk
- Taco Bell - 15 min walk
- Sonic Drive-In - 12 min walk
- Black Rock Coffee Bar - 13 min walk
- Circle K - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Erica K.
An entrepreneur by nature, I have enjoyed the freedom and flexibility that a self directed path can provide. I have loved to travel and annually embark upon both a beach vacation and an exotic destination in a far away continent - you will find exotic mementos from my travels adorn Villa BlancaMariposa and inspire the eclectic sampling of the world within. Growing up in Tucson in this very property, I wanted to name my special bungalow to honor my connection to my mother, my family and the heritage of the house, hence the name Villa Blanca which means white house - where my friends said I lived as a kid. While home in Tucson, I love to landscape, You will see me working on my properties tending to the mesquite trees, Peruvian apple cactus a native willow or assisting guests at Villa Blanca and other homes. I have always enjoyed cooking - entertaining friends and family and hosting many social events, and look forward to hosting you during your stay in Tucson!
Why they chose this property
My parents were renting the carriage house house in the 1960's while attending the University of Arizona. Reading an ad in the paper the original owners of Villa Blanca - had listed it for sale - it turned out to be my parents landlords - who enjoyed the young couple so - and sold it to my parents over another buyer. With the assistance of my Grandmother for a down payment, My mother and father moved to the front house and raised us girls - in 2010 Villa Blanca passed through the generations from my grandmother, mother and sister to my self - for me to share with you as Villa Blanca.
What makes this property unique
I love Villa Blanca with all of my heart - it is a beautiful home full of warmth and truly does hold every memory in life - Christmas trees, Easter bunnies, Thanksgiving Dinners, watching sesame street while laying on the living room floor, cartwheels in the front yard - giggling with friends - walking to school - having breakfast at Rincon market, bicycling to the UofA. Now it's your turn to make some memories and experience the warmth and love of a family home known as Villa Blanca.
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