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Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac

Holiday home in Tucson with private pool and kitchen

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3-sided fireplace separates the living room from dining/kitchen
Pool
Completely remodeled large custom kitchen with counter seating
Private kitchen
Dining area seats up to 6, plus adjacent counter seating

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Park Place Mall
  • Place, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
  • Place, University of Arizona
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac

Welcome to the Gem on Hawthorne! This fun & quirky home shares roots with the world famous Tucson Gem & Mineral Show. Previously owned and designed by an original co-owner of the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, you will marvel at the unique characteristics of this home which exemplify the creative culture of Tucson. Your stay away is set on the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a great central Tucson neighborhood. Fabulous amenities are at an arm's reach. Enjoy the view of the Catalina Mountains from your doorstep. Relax in your private oasis with a sparkling pool in the spacious & lush backyard. Take in the experiences of what Tucson has to offer with this ultimate local's experience...


Keywords: 1600 sq.ft. single-family home w/ pool, pet friendly, family friendly, Tucson Gem & Mineral Show

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs permissible by owner approval & $150 deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only

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 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

About the area

Tucson

Duffy, 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Park Place Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • University of Arizona - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 12 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Salad and Go - E Speedway Boulevard - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac located?

Located in Duffy, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Park Place Mall, El Dorado Medical Center and Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Center. Fort Lowell Museum and Atria Bell Gardens Academy Hall Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures don’t do it justice. It’s a beautiful home, full of thoughtful, artistic details. Super clean. Easy to access, quiet street. Great pool and lounging chairs. Plenty of room for a family. Was just myself and my freshman Wildcat. Was a perfect place to land before checking into dorms. Caught a beautiful sunset too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric Z.

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

Nice Property with some History

Accurately listed. We enjoy the charm of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Fantastic place to explore Tucson from

Very clean, with an accurate listing. We enjoyed the many amenities this house had to offer.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Donna B.

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

Nice place to stay

Had a great time. House had everything we needed.

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Beautiful Home!

We loved our stay at this beautiful home. The house was very clean, well stocked and very comfortable. The Pool was perfect. Check in was easy and Ron the Host was wonderful to work with. We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home and would definitely like to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Wonderful Property

Clean, comfortable home with great amenities. The pool was great and the house had everything you could need for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen L.

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

Wonderful Place to Stay

Stayed for 4 days. Just loved it and if i am in Tucson again, definitely will stay again! Highly recommended and I don’t leave reviews often.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Duffy stay

Property was excellent and our host was particularly helpful
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great place, just like the photos

VRBO should let you rate without leaving a written review.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Fantastic

The property was so nice and the few times I had questions I was answered quickly! Definitely a great place in Tucson!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

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

Convenient central-east property

We had a short stay at this central-east side house in late winter. Found it as advertised, clean and convenient, suited our needs well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Sunny Tucson

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Linda J.

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

Nice house in Tucson

The king bed was kind of hard for one of us and the queen bed was kind of soft for one of us. Otherwise no complaints. Good comfortable house, nicely furnished, kitchen was good enough, clean, nice quiet neighborhood. Would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

Superlative Experience

Timely, responsive, clean, functional, safe, comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen A.

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

As described

Really nice house, just as described.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S., Rio Rancho, USA

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

Gem Show

Large spacious, three bedroom, clean property. Beautiful decor. Amenities were greatly appreciated. Comfortable bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Cute and close to everything

Spent the week here with my parents, husband and 7yo son, everyone loved the retro vibe of the house, and while the pool was a lil cold for me (it was February) that didn't stop my son from using it and having a great time! Ron stopped by the house 1 day to check on the pool and provided us with a lot of great things to do in the area. The location was great, was close to just about everything and was a nice quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth J., Fallbrook, CA USA

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

The "Gem" on Hawthorne

We were here for 19 wonderful nights during the annual Tucson Mineral and Fossil Show. The house was immaculate, the kitchen amazing, the beds comfortable. Ron, the property manager, was very helpful. This is a very special property with an interesting history. We look forward to our stay in 2025!
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

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

Lovely home in quiet neighborhood

We stayed for a weekend in the summer. The house AC worked great and the pool was amazing. This home is very well decorated and stocked. The water pressure was great and the beds were all very comfortable. There is ample parking including covered parking. The property has great privacy and is located on a col de sac. Lovely back yard that our doggies enjoyed. I would highly recommend this place. We will stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Central Tucson home on quiet cul-de-sac

We (self, spouse, and 2 adult children) stayed at this property for 5 nights, April 3 - April 8, 2024. The property was very clean, comfortable, and well decorated and appointed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and felt very much at home. It was perfect and I can't think of any needed improvements. We would happily stay there again. Laurie
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

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

Great little oasis in the city

Check in was easy even when we requested to do so early. House had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. Lots of upgrades to a vintage house (it is adorable). Lots of outdoor seating and shade. Aside from the pool, the grass and huge shade tree helped to keep us cool too. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor Lyon E.

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

Great property

This was an excellent space--so easy to get to places we wanted to visit. Necessary stores nearby. Great place for our two dogs, as well. The dog space has plenty of room, so they could run around. It was quiet. And it was well-stocked with what we needed to do our own cooking when we wanted. Would highly recommend this property! Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Home base for college move in

I was having a birthday during the week we were moving in the the dorm at UA with my son. Having a pool in the backyard was my present to myself for the week! The house was beautiful and comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan C., Houston

Houston

The house was great; it was very roomy and clean. We enjoyed the central location and the owner/manager was very helpful, especially since I locked myself out of the house twice. Ha! The house was also very well stocked with kitchen and bathroom supplies. My grandson loved the pool and the shaded backyard. Will rent again when I visit Tucson.

About the host

Hosted by Ron H.

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Why they chose this property

Quiet, central location to all of Tucson
Respectable, homeowner neighborhood
Fun & unique characteristics

What makes this property unique

Whether a winter stay for retirees, family holiday, or business commitment in Tucson, there is much to offer at a surprisingly affordable rate.

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