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Timeless Elegance ~ 1920's Sam Hughes Casita Mariposa ~ Walk to UA! Parking

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Grand windows let natural light in the inviting and warm living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • University of Arizona
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Arizona Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tucson Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • 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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Property manager

Erica K.
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
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. Pima Air and Space Museum 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 Zocalo and Reid Park Zoo. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking and cycling nearby.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Arizona Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rialto Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 4 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Coffee Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Timeless Elegance ~ 1920's Sam Hughes Casita Mariposa ~ Walk to UA! Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Timeless Elegance ~ 1920's Sam Hughes Casita Mariposa ~ Walk to UA! Parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Timeless Elegance ~ 1920's Sam Hughes Casita Mariposa ~ Walk to UA! Parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Timeless Elegance ~ 1920's Sam Hughes Casita Mariposa ~ Walk to UA! Parking located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of McKale Center and University of Arizona. Centennial Hall and Arizona Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Great spot in Sam Hughes area or Tucson

This is a nice cozy unit in a great area of Tucson. You are walking distance to the University and have access to a lot of amenities within a short walk/drive. Erica is an awesome host who provides lots of local area content and is readily available to answer questions or help with any issues that crop up. We will look to stay here again next time we are in Tucson.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Funtastic!

We really enjoyed our stay! Convenient, cute as heck, charming....FUN!!! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Charming

This property is wonderful! Beautifully cared for and furnished. Erica provides some extra personal touches that are thoughtful and appreciated. The location is amazing for any U of A family - walkable. Felt at home during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Great Place to visit your U of Arizona student

Great place and super quaint…… second time we have stayed here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

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

Family vacation

We enjoyed our stay at Erica’s beautiful home and would stay there again in a heartbeat! She was a gracious hostess and made us feel at home at all times. I didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

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

Great place and great host

Our stay exceeded expectations. Erica added personal touches that elevated our experience. Responses to questions were fast and she went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

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

Cute home in Sam Hughes

We had a great stay with Erica. The house is in a great location and absolutely adorable. The outdoor seating is great, if the weather was cooler we would have spent a lot of time there. There was unfortunately an issue with the refrigerator, but I assume this is a one-off as it was a new refrigerator. Overall it was a great spot for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Love the location

Beautiful home near everything! Spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

We loved our stay. The house was just as advertised with personal touches just for us. There were fresh flowers too! The bedding was so luxurious and bath towels so fluffy. Walking distance to campus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

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

We’ll be back!

All the reviews on this place were spot on! This place was perfect! The yard to just relax it was a bonus! The host was on top of all communication. I am so picky when it comes to beds and this one was so comfy I fell right to sleep. We will be staying again!!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli T., Mckinney, Tx

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

Anniversary Getaway

Erica made us feel right at home in this 1920 pueblo. The home was very clean, full of charm and was fully stocked for our stay. She added personal touches that made our getaway even more special. We highly recommend this little home - we'd love to come back sometime and enjoy it all over again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kyle lynn c., Reno, USA

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

Sam Hughes Neighborhood Stay

Erica was a wonderful host. The Casita had everything we needed and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy and Rob N.

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

Perfect Stay!

We loved this property! It is an absolutely charming home with so many special touches. Erika's communication about local restaurants was so appreciated as were the treats left for us!:) We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

gracia s.

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

Perfect Stay

Very beautifully remodeled, furnished and welcoming home in the heart of Sam Hughes. Everything in terms of kitchen needs was available. Amenenites including shampoo, lotion, towels or anything else possibly needed was generously provided. There was even coffee and tea. Check in was seamless. Perfect instructions. Erica was also the perfect hostess.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

peter c., Ottawa

great property

We really enjoyed the property and the location. Erika is a great host and made everything simple. We used the pool and fitness center at the university. Great facilities for $8 per visit

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Perfect getaway!

Villa Blanca Mariposa is peaceful & beautiful. Loved the Southwest vintage decor and tranquil outdoor space. Personalized touches throughout. Short walk to UofA campus. Thank you Erica!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mendy M.

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

College move-in

Fantastic location - very close to the University. I was worried about a historic home in Arizona in August but the air conditioning was super cold. Everything was perfect. We will definitely try to stay at this location again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

We LOVE Villa Blanca!

Villa Blanca was the perfect place for our stay. Our trip was bitter sweet moving my youngest daughter from Califonria to Tucson for school. The accommodations were incredible, comfortable, relaxing. Erica is the friendliest host ever and has furnished the home with everything we needed and more - including a bottle of wine - delicious after a 16 hour drive. No more hotels when we come visit. Thank you, Erica!

10/10 Excellent

Felicia P.

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

1920’s style

Erica is amazing! I loved the welcome we received and all of the amazing accommodations. My parents house was built in 1921. I love the original style of the house. The original hard wood floors, cabinets, and walls. Brought back so many memories for me. This home has everything you need to cook, do laundry, and so much more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Sam Hughes gem

We spent the weekend moving our daughter into the dorms and couldn't have stayed in a more convenient location. We love the architectural charm of these homes and it couldn't be decorated more appropriately, equipped with any accessory you may need. Thank you for the hospitality...we'll be back. Jack
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

AJ T.

Villa Blanca Mariposa - Review

We stayed at Villa Blanca Mariposa for a week in August, and can only echo the comments of previous reviewers: Erica keeps the place in immaculate condition, replies promptly to any communication, and goes out of her way to make her guests feel welcome and at home. Our concerns about traffic noise from 6th St proved unfounded too. In fact, the location was perfect for us (easy walking distance to the University of Arizona). The only improvement we did suggest regards the kitchen where a cranky chest of drawers and a somewhat erratic set of utensils makes cooking on the (fantastic) gas stove a little cumbersome. That's almost nitpicking though - we totally enjoyed our stay and would be back in a heartbeat!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emilah D., Albuquerque, New Mexico

Charming home, charming visit!

Villa Blanca was a lovely place to stay for our visit to Tucson. Having lived in Tucson for 7 years, I was happy to find a well furnished rental close to the university and all the things I love. Erica furnished the space beautifully. The bedrooms were spacious and the master had lots of dresser space. The half-bedroom was small but sweet. The kitchen has every appliance, dish, cookware, and utensil I could possibly need (and I cook a lot). Overall, it was very comfortable and homey for the three of us. A couple of notes....if you plan to bring food and cook, there is not a lot of dry good storage space in the kitchen. It is tiny and although functional in terms of how it is outfitted, not so functional for storing food that does not need to be refrigerated or plugging in the fabulous appliances. The icing on the cake? Erica was very generous with our check-out time when my husband got ill from food poisoning the night before we were due to leave. She adjusted her schedule for cleaning and prepping the place so that he could rest and get it out of his system.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol E., Massachusetts

Wonderful Tucson Home

We loved this rental. I am from Tucson and love this style of home which is typical of Tucson and the Sam Hughes area. Erica has restored this house with obvious care and appreciation for the architectural details that make these homes special. Tucson friends and family who visited during our stay were charmed and impressed. We had to keep things neat because everyone wanted to look around. Our niece spent one night and so loved the house that she threatened never to leave. The furnishings are complementary to the style and reflect the care and pleasure with which they were chosen. Maintaining the original details means there may be the occasional sticking drawer but that drawer is likely supplied with all the linens or utensils you could possibly need. The house is stocked with everything and Erica left a pad for us to note anything we felt was needed but every time we thought of something a brief search would turn it up. Erica seems to have thought of everything, even to providing keys on easy-to-find key chains, fresh flowers, welcome gifts, and bath products. The furnishings are not only beautful but also very comfortable. We arrived after midnight (3AM on our clock) and Erica was there to greet us. The only problem was that we so enjoyed talking to her we were up even later. However, once there the bed was very comfortable. The location is excellent. A block away is Grimaldi's - a very good pizza place, and a few blocks in the other direction is a great market and sandwich/coffee place, it's walking distance to the U of A and very easy to get around. We are very much looking forward to our next stay at Villa Blanca.

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Tucson villa

Great little getaway!! Host was super attentive
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erica K.

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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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English, Spanish

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