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“La Casita Encantada” All the Charm & all the Amenties for a Long or Short Stay!

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Living room
Kitchen/Bartop Dining Area
Living room
Front porch -
Bedroom 1

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 487.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Arizona
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Reid Park Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Agave Room

1 Queen Bed

LIving Room

1 Single Bed

Saguaro Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

“La Casita Encantada” All the Charm & all the Amenties for a Long or Short Stay!

Lovely and Full of Charm - Whether your coming to visit your kids at the U of A or Escaping the Winter Elements, We are certain that you will enjoy your stay in our Tastefully Remodeled 1946 Bungalow. Everything has been updated, from kitchen to decor with modern amenities, while still maintaining the charm of a Southwest Casita. New Heating and Air Conditioning along with Saltillo Tile throughout so that you are comfortable your entire stay.

IF THIS ONE DOESN'T QUITE FIT YOUR NEEDS, ASK ABOUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS - 663815, 969240, 960915, 1172513, 1074835, 1169254, 1572301, 1433543, 1573432 .ALL THESE HOMES ARE WITHIN A BLOCK OF ONE ANOTHER / MAJOR CROSS STREETS ARE ALVERNON & SPEEDWAY.

CLEANING —

We have gone Beyond Covid -19 protocol !! We use both a product called In-Cide ( sold at Home Depot ) as well as wipe everything down with a hospital cradle sanitizing agent that kills Covid 19 and other known viruses in 10 minutes after contact. We’ve changed our checkin time to 4 pm and the place is aired out for hrs before cleaner even goes in. Everything is washed in the hottest longest cycle the washer! We’ve had no issues at all. We provide hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap as well for all our properties.
Bedrooms

Both bedrooms have queen-sized beds and closet ( one is a standard closet, the other is a walk-in ) and a chest of drawers and sitting chair. Extra linens are available in the closet for both beds, along with extra pillows and comforters. Also available is a queen-sized air mattress for additional guests.

Guest Access
Guest have access to the entire house, lovely front porch, fully fenced in back yard, and carport for free off street covered parking. The carport provides covered parking for 2 cars. There is plenty of space behind the house and in the driveway to park an RV (though not covered).

Interaction with Guests:
We live in the house next door and are available any time for questions. That being said, we enjoy privacy when we travel, so unless you reach out to us with questions, we will happily leave you in peace to enjoy your stay. If you need us, we're happy to share our knowledge of the neighborhood and help you find whatever you need in Tucson.

Close to Everything Worth Doing In Tucson

- 3 Miles to the University of Arizona

- 3.5 Miles to Downtown Shopping, 4th Ave

- 1.0 mile to El Con Mall

- 1.5 Miles To Golf and Botanical Gardens

- 10 miles to Desert Museum

- 7 Miles to Sabino Canyon

See what our pasts guests are saying by reading some of the reviews !!!



Warm Arizona Regards

Taylor & Yuko

Property manager

John Taylor Bard
Premier Host

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Upon owners approval
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Pet fee of 60-150.00 depending on breed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Empty fridge and take out trash. Please keep pets off furniture or put a sheet over the couch or bed
Strip All Dirty towels and sheets ( not comforters or shams ) and put in washer and start before you leave
Quiet after 10 pm

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 9
Note from host: Upon owners approval
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
Property Registration Number 471950334

We should mention

A car is recommended 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 is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Travelling with kids? Consider Tucson Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Tucson Convention Center. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, rock climbing and mountain climbing nearby.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Arizona - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Park Place Mall - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 12 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Frank's Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Times Drive-Thru - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Transplant Detroit Style Pizza - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Strike Bowl - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is “La Casita Encantada” All the Charm & all the Amenties for a Long or Short Stay! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at “La Casita Encantada” All the Charm & all the Amenties for a Long or Short Stay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “La Casita Encantada” All the Charm & all the Amenties for a Long or Short Stay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “La Casita Encantada” All the Charm & all the Amenties for a Long or Short Stay! located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centte, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tucson Botanical Gardens and El Con Mall. University of Arizona is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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. 109 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco R.

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

Biking and Hiking

We enjoyed the easy access to the loop, the mountains, and the national park. We enjoyed the garden and relaxing after our activties.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

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

Tuscon for Cycling

House was perfect for our needs and exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Clean and convenient

I loved this little house. It was comfortable, quiet and close to anything I needed. I would stay there again. Just the right size too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

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

Cozy & Quiet

Really cute casita, perfect for coming back ago after hiking and dining at local restaurants we miss from when we lived in Tucson. It was the taste of home we desperately needed. Thank you for letting us stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamela C.

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

Tucson Escape

Nice property to hang out with my dog! Nice location with a large backyard. Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn M., Rockville

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

Great place to stay

this is a very nice place to stay, bedrooms were comfortable, granite counter tops, stove/oven, and refrig, and washer/dryer set it apart from other places. Kitchen was very well equipped, really complete.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Home for the holiday.

Super cute clean home..extreamly pet friendly. Owners were very and always available.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

R. Eric L.

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

Charming Casita

We so much enjoyed our time in this lovely Casita Bonita! Very clean and comfortable with excellent proximity to Tucson attractions while being situated within a safe and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

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

Casita Bonita

The house was in a very quiet neighborhood. Perfect for dogs. Convenient to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louisa A.

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

Spacious Desert Oasis

Perfectly clean and ready for the whole family, the hi-tech thermostat keeps the temp perfect day and night. Plenty of space for dining & games indoor and out. Bedrooms for privacy, room to spread out. Parking in the shade as well. Easy walking neighborhood, with convenience stores just blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Excellent value

Very convenient location. Lovely small house perfect for our needs. Very comfortable. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything you need away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jodee A., STILLWATER

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

Nice, clean resort.

The condo had everything we needed to make meals. We loved the hot tub. The Condo was clean and well kept. Lots of towels! Took advantage off the beach chairs and the cooler. Beach was a short walk as were small convenience stores and restaurants. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Glendy G.

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful 3 day stay at the Casita. Taylor was a friendly host. He left us snacks and fruit which went beyond what he needed to do. The house was comfortable and our dogs enjoyed the huge backyard. The neighborhood seemed safe and was quiet with friendly neighbors. Would definitely stay again!

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Generally a nice place to stay. the home was very clean and had some good amenities (i.e. big TV, good dishes). However the bathroom could use some upgrades. The shower worked but it was old and somewhat primitive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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

Summer in Tucson

The house is clean and exactly like the photos. There is everything that you would need, especially in the kitchen. The air conditioning worked very well and there are ceiling fans in the living area too.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gale D.

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

Very cute casita in a quiet neighborhood

Taylor was very responsive and brought us cutting knives and other kitchen items when we asked for them. Big backyard and comfortable chairs on the front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Tucson Get-Away

My husband and I stayed at this adorable little bungalow for 3 nights and couldn't have been happier. A great kitchen with all necessary tools, comfy couch and restful backyard allowed us to maximize our enjoyment during our short little respite. Although it was further from downtown than we thought when booking, it was centrally located for all of our adventures and we would definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ron P.

So good we won't stay in hotels if we have a choice.

Taylor does a super job keeping clean and comfortable homes. We felt it was our home for a week and enjoyed Tucson a lot. MT Lemmon, Desert Museum, Catalina state park were interesting and in bloom. Beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

Muy Bonita Casita

Taylor was a great host and answered all questions we had. The casita was very cozy and clean and a home-away-from-home. It had close proximity to U of AZ which was wonderful for our needs. The nearby Whole Foods on Speedway was very handy for groceries. Great sites we visited in Tucson were Saguaro National Park East with a drive through loop, Biosphere 2, and San Xavier Mission.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

julie m., Frederick, MD

This was a really cute, conveniently located place to stay.

This property was as described. It had a nice layout. The back yard was really cute and relaxing. It was clean and well maintained. Taylor and Yuko were very good hosts. I would recommend this property to others. It was a good value. It was close to pretty much anywhere you would want to go.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Dana N.

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

Lovely home

We stayed here for a long weekend to celebrate the holidays with some friends. The location was perfect! Easy to get everywhere. House is well stocked. Both beds are very comfortable. Great back yard for our little doggies. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Had everything we needed. Communication with the host was wonderful and easy check in and out! We will be back! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

An Enjoyable Stay in Tucson

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this bed and breakfast. The house was gorgeous and well decorated. The yard was well landscaped and had plenty of room for my two children and two big dogs to run around. It was our own little oasis in the middle of the city. It was hard to believe how close we were to downtown while sitting out in the yard surrounded by beautiful fauna. My family and I would definitely stay here again and we will recommend it to all of our friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Great Hospitality

My husband and I visited Tucson for our third anniversary and were so pleased to have chosen to stay at this property! Not only is the casita beautiful and well-maintained, but Taylor and Yuko are wonderful hosts. They provided water, snacks, toiletries, and even presented us with a bottle of wine, cute little cactus and a sweet welcome note. We have had great VRBO experiences, but this was by far the best. Thank you Taylor and Yuko for helping us have an amazing anniversary trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Taylor and Yuko B.

Another Great Stay at Taylor and Yuiio's Bungalow

This is my wife Kathy and mine 2nd year in a row staying with Taylor and Yuko, and if we were not going to hawaii next year, this is where we'd be, already booked 2020 because we know it fills up FAST!! The property just keeps getting nicer every time we come. This . year, they added solar!! One great spot - you won't be disappointed
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by John Taylor Bard

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Taylor - I'm originally from Oxford Pennsylvania though Arizona has been my home since 1997 and I absolutely love it! Cooking, gardening and reading are just a few of my favorite things to do in my spare time. I love to travel and am very friendly and personable and enjoy meeting new people from all over the United States and beyond. With that said, hosting is something I enjoy very much :)

Motto: " Live for today, Plan for tomorrow, and Learn from Yesterday"


Yuko - Born and raised in Japan until Junior High, went to High school and college in Tucson Az. Just started my apt in Fukuoka as rental , for I plan on returning to Arizona here in the near future, though Fukuoka will always be "home". Keeping my place there keeps me connected for when I return, Which will be 2-3 times annually. Very much a people person, and this Vacation Rental has been rather fun..:)

Together - We make a great team and We look forward to meeting more people via VRBO

Why they chose this property

This is the adjacent property to my private home, which has another casita behind it that we use as a vacation rental. So if this one isn't open, inquire about the other. With that said, We absolutely LOVE the neighborhood. You can't get any more centrally located to EVERYTHING to do in Tucson ! Close to U OF A, hiking golf, great restaurants, parks, botanical gardens, malls, downtown entertainment etc, while located in a well established quiet neighborhood that was built out in 1940's.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Japanese

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