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Damselfly Studio. Contemporary, comfortable retreat with gorgeous views near SNP

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Room
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

Map
Tucson, AZ
  • Saguaro National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Pima Air and Space Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Damselfly Studio. Contemporary, comfortable retreat with gorgeous views near SNP

With this studio I love to create a home away from home for my guests. It's like a luxurious hotelroom with privacy. 2 min from Saguaro Natl. Park - East. Ideal for hiking, biking and birding. Just outside city limits, overlooking the city with desert and mountain views. Dark night skies, howling coyotes, hooting owls and occasional javelinas. For your info; the studio is next to our casita. See more on this Dragonfly casita on vrbo.com/2504493

Property manager

Cellphone +1(520)658 8407
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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Amenities

Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this apartment is in a rural area. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Pima Air and Space Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. William Clements Recreation Center and B & B Cactus Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Saguaro National Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Park Place Mall - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Pima Air and Space Museum - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
  • University of Arizona - 22 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 22 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Damselfly Studio. Contemporary, comfortable retreat with gorgeous views near SNP pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Damselfly Studio. Contemporary, comfortable retreat with gorgeous views near SNP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Damselfly Studio. Contemporary, comfortable retreat with gorgeous views near SNP?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Damselfly Studio. Contemporary, comfortable retreat with gorgeous views near SNP located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Saguaro National Park, Rincon Mountain Visitor Center and Freeman Homestead Trail. Desert Ecology Trail and Desert Ecology Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gro T.

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

Fantastic Casita!

We loved everything about our 6 night stay at Damselfly Studio. Beautiful views, comfortable and clean, super friendly hosts, perfect location, quiet and relaxing, and lots of wildlife. We hope to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

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

We love this place so much!

This is our second year staying at the Damselfly and it was wonderful as always. Fredricka is very responsive and friendly. If you are a fan of nature and wildlife this is the spot for you. The bird-watching game is top notch . The wildlife and environment can't be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Beautiful home away from home

Fredericka has an amazing place that is comfy and has everything you need. You can tell she enjoys hosting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Quiet and pleasant

Charming and comfortable with a view of the Catalina Mountains. Frederika is most helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Perfect getsway

Beautiful, immaculate, spacious studio. Lovely views. Quiet, peaceful. Delightful host! Hoping to stay again, only longer to enjoy it even more:)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Saguaro National Park stay

We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. The Damselfly studio was roomy, comfortably furnished and very pleasant. We were very close to the Park for hiking and within easy driving distance to restaurants. Fredericka was a very accommodating and friendly host. You will not be disappointed if you stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas J.

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

Delightful

Hostess is amazing, and went above and beyond. She even supplied some snacks and drinks. Everything you could need was there. The Damselfly Studio was wonderful. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Wonderful! This was our third visit!

We enjoyed our previous visits so much that we booked a third stay! The property is so clean, calm and peaceful. Birds and other wildlife are just out the door. Frederika is an amazing host! We enjoyed chatting with her and she provided great recommendations on things to do and see in the area. The studio was perfectly appointed with little amenities to make our stay more comfortable. We plan to return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie H.

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

Beauty, tranquility, and comfort

Damselfly was exactly as pictured on Vrbo. The room was decorated with lovely touches. The bed was very comfortable. The water pressure was great. The grounds are stunning and I wish we'd had more time to take advantage of the space and beauty of the property. We had lovely sunrises from our deck and if we sat quietly, the hummingbirds came and went to the feeder next to the deck. Our host Fredericka was great with communication at time of booking, before arrival, and on property. She showed us around the place and the grounds and was very welcoming. We appreciated the bottles of water and snacks that she left for us. Access to lots of nice sundries too. Property is on the east side and a good 20-30 minute drive from the more active parts of Tucson but we were there for the nature. It was dark and good for star-gazing. Close to the East Saguarago Nat'l Park and Sabino Canyons. We were also very close to the Pima Air and Space Museum, which was very cool. About a 40 minute drive to the West National Park. All parks and hiking were stunning. Damselfy was a wonderful place to call home and rest up in before the next day's adventure.So lucky we found this place and HIGHLY recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy G.

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

Quiet spot near Tucson

We stayed 3 nights and found it to be very relaxing. Host was very pleasant and loaned me her new coffee press since I don't care for the Keurig. Wish the bed was larger. A queen would be have been perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Lovely studio with beautiful views

The property, host, and location were great. The studio was clean and spacious. The property had great indoor and outdoor lounging spaces. Nice views of the mountains with beautiful sunsets and sunrises. The host provided a perfect balance of welcoming availability while giving us space so enjoy our vacation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN N.

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

Perfect!

Fredricka was welcoming and wonderful, she even had coffee supplies, snacks and drinks for us! Damselfly was just perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Excellent Experience

Comfortable, clean, nice deck and located within a very short drive to the Saguaro National Park entrance. The hostess was terrific. She met my car as I pulled in, and she was responsive whenever I needed to contact her. If you intend to cook, be aware that there is a fridge and microwave in the "kitchen" area, but no sink or stove. This was not a problem for me, as I mostly at out or had cold food that I brought in (sandwiches, cereal, etc.). I would stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

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

Would stay again

Beautiful place, clean, quaint little gem in the desert. Nice views. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

A perfect stay!

We enjoyed a wonderful 3-night stay in this quiet desert retreat. The place was spotless, and we found every amenity we might need for a studio stay. We loved the many seating areas, shared courtyard, and enjoyed watching the birds from the back deck. Frederika is a thoughtful host, and it’s obvious she has made the extra effort to make the studio a comfortable getaway. We loved it so much we ended up booking 2 more stays during our time in Tucson!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob w.

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

Exceeded Expectations

Great experience. Damselfly was private, quiet, and in a lovely setting. The unit was in excellent condition and thoughtfully stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

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

Incredible, restful stay!

The cleanliness was impeccable, I own a cleaning company so I tend to be more critical than most. Our host was so kind and friendly, all the special little touches made us feel at home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham M.

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

In Tuscon for Saguaro

Beautiful property. Very well decorated space with everything you need. Less than five minutes to the East Gate of Saguaro National Park. Frederika is a fantastic host and made our stay great. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris f.

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

Quiet, great location, beautiful view

We love to stay here. It’s clean and welcoming. You can hear the coyotes at night. Great hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRED M.

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

Great getaway and solitude

Beautiful casita located at the foothills of the Tucson Mountain Range, right outside of Saguaro National Park. Our hosts, Frederika and Arie did everything to make us feel right at home. We highly recommend that you take the time to visit. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marygene L.

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

Amazing

Was way beyond our expectations. Hostess was amazing, very clean and amazing view, would highly recommend to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

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

Great location and host

The Damselfly studio was beautiful and the perfect location for our visit to Tucson, Saguaro NP, and Colossal Cave. The studio was exactly as pictured, had many amenities/supplies, and Fredrika and Ari were the most gracious hosts. I could not recommend more!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

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

Could not have been better!

This place is perfect, everything we needed to make our stay in Tucson wonderful. Close to the national parks, beautiful view. Lots of little touches to make the place special. Hostess is beyond fabulous! I have already recommended to friends who have trips planned.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

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

Tranquil Setting

Everything we could have hoped for and a bit more. Lovely hostess, views and some good hiking. Would like to go back again sometime. Thank You
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Cellphone +1(520)658 8407

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My name is Frederika, and I've worked in hospitality all my life. My knack for service could not be contained for long, so i decided to pursue my passion further at home! As an easy going person, I try to make my guests feel as at home as possible. While of course, respecting distance and privacy, for me and my guests.

Why they chose this property

We love Tucson because of its artsy historic downtown, its renowned university and its friendly people with a relaxed atmosphere and refined, hip eateries. The beautiful weather and abundant nature. We had no idea the Sonoran desert could be this beautiful. That's what we like to share with our guests.

What makes this property unique

We chose this home because of its location on 8 acres on top of a knoll overlooking the Tucson valley. Moreover, because of the casita so beautiful we wanted it for ourselves! ;-)

Languages:

English, German, Dutch

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