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Stay at the Historic San Jose House Room 4 Doc Holliday

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tombstone, AZ
  • Tombstone Historic District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • O.K. Corral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Old Tombstone Western Town
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sierra Vista, AZ (FHU-Sierra Vista Municipal)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Dining Area

About this property

Stay at the Historic San Jose House Room 4 Doc Holliday

The Legendary San Jose House on Fremont Street is in Tombstone's Historic District. The San Jose House, was built 1879 as Tombstone's 1st boarding house and is one of Tombstone's oldest structures. We are a short distance to main street, the Tombstone Epitaph and The Crystal Palace Saloon. The San Jose House is historically documented, appeared in movies, and also TRUE WEST Magazine. Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Batt Masterson, and many others stayed here including Josephine Marcus. Enjoy Mountain Views and the Sunrise with your morning coffee from our covered porch. Hang your hat & park your boots in The Town Too Tough To Die, and stay at the historic "San Jose House" in the heart of downtown Tombstone.

Property manager

Anne and Eddie McKechnie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tombstone

Tombstone is home to this apartment. Birdcage Theater and Rose Tree Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Tombstone Historic District and Tombstone Epitaph Museum. Big Nose Kates and Good Enough Mine are also worth visiting.
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Tombstone, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tombstone Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Allen Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Big Nose Kates - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • O.K. Corral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Tombstone Western Town - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Nose Kate's Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Longhorn Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tombstone Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crystal Palace Saloon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Four Deuces Saloon - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay at the Historic San Jose House Room 4 Doc Holliday pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay at the Historic San Jose House Room 4 Doc Holliday?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay at the Historic San Jose House Room 4 Doc Holliday?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay at the Historic San Jose House Room 4 Doc Holliday located?

Situated in Tombstone, this apartment building is steps away from Tombstone Historic District, Tombstone Epitaph Museum and Allen Street. Big Nose Kates and Sacred Heart Catholic Church are just steps away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

philip w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg J.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ann Marie S.

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

Weekend trip

It was nice to be so close to the main street of Tombstone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

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

Historical

Very nice historical site. Needs to clean up the yard. Very messy can not sit out there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alphonse

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We thought the place was a great trip to the past. It was honey, comfortable and very close to Allen Street. Parking was right at the door. We will definitely be back to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jodi S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn’t sleep

Air conditioner was screeching all night. So loud we had to turn it off to try to sleep. The bed was extremely uncomfortable. When we informed them the next morning, their response was “ we can’t fix it it’s just old.” The shower head was also broke spraying & leaking everywhere.. I will say it was decorated cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

Great stay in Tombstone

An original building with character. Across the street from everything Tombstone offers. Not a modern motel. Had a comfortable bed, flat screen tv, and microwave and mini fridge
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Christie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Cool Historic Building

We enjoyed staying at the San Jose boarding house. Excellent location, comfortable accommodation. The owners were quick to respond to any questions I had. I will be booking here again if I visit Tombstone again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candace A., Brodnax, Virginia

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

Convenient to all things Tombstone!

We enjoyed our stay at Tombstone. Apartment was clean and within walking distance to everything! It was nice to be able to walk back to the apartment when needed very easily. Bed was very comfortable. It was nice to have someone on site to give us clean towels when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed the experience of staying where figures of the Old West had stayed. Short walk to the historic section of Tombstone for sightseeing, shopping & dining. Parking would have been OK for tying up a horse, but not so good for vehicles. LOL Might be better if there were marked spaces. Last night there, someone parked a large pickup in front of the rooms & barely left room for 2 vehicles.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill B., Houston

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

Awesome visit!

The stay was wonderful! Location was perfect and close to everything. You can walk to everything in Tombstone! We loved the historic room. Bed was comfy. Communication with Owner and management was great. Loved it and would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

GREG K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Tombstone

Bare basics, sparse amenities. Only thing going for this place was historic Tombstone. Very clean inside, but needs Maintenance outside rundown looking. Sporadic Internet, TV did not work ,kept cutting out. No checkout instructions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

amy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Great Stay

Very Clean. Check-in & Check-out was seamless. Great location to walk to all Tombstone tourist attractions. Some basic cable would have been nice, but that is my only complaint.

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Great Location

The location is right where you want to be. My wife and I would walk through the shops, drop things off and be back shopping in minutes because of how close we were. Great place, it is dated but we loved the rustic feel and it did have all the modern touches. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lupe G., Oceanside, Ca.

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

Wild West

The San Jose House is a perfect location to stay in Tombstone. Walking distance to Historic District about 2mins. A short walk to Boothill Graveyard. The room was great, rustic feel with all the amenities you need. Had deer come up the street and feed right next to my room in the early evening, that was so cool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Proximity to downtown was great. The room was clean, but floor was uneven and the shower was TINY. The exterior looks uninviting, particularly the window sills.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Very warm and welcome.

Very clean and friendly, and western charm!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

terri n.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Old ok - dirty not ok

How do I request my cleaning fee reimbursed? I knew it would be an old property but did not expect not cleaned. Refridgerator had previous guests items and was dirty. Bathroom sink dirty with toothpaste spittle dried on. Dirty such that I tried to clean it with a wipe but old caked-on spittle was gross to have to clean. MIcrowave ignored for how long?? Definitely would not recommend. Did not take photos or contact onsite manager because family discouraged my doing so. I booked the stay and was embarrassed by lack of cleanliness. Thank goodness sheets were new and clean!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Excellent!

Very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Barb K.

Cute but needs better onsite assistance

Room was small but cute. Plumbing didn't work had to use room next door for restroom and showers. But didn't offer to move us to the room. Just had to go next door every time we needed restroom. We were the only guests
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2017

About the host

Hosted by Anne and Eddie McKechnie

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Eddie McKechnie has been a SAG Actor and Stuntman in the movie industry for over 30 years. He has also ran and owned businesses in Tombstone Arizona. He came to Arizona with a love for the Old West and would stay at his mothers property The San Jose House when in town. When his mother decided to sell the property, he decided to take it over and keep the property in the family. He along with his wife Anne hope you enjoy your stay at the San Jose House as they have over the years

Why they chose this property

The San Jose House has the distinction of being the oldest Boarding House in Tombstone. It was built out of Adobe in 1879 when Tombstone was in full swing and most of the town was a mining camp. Many famous people stayed at the San Jose House, including Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Josephine Marcus, and Bat Masterson.

What makes this property unique

The home is historic and is made out of adobe, it is cool in the summer and retains the heat in the winter.

Languages:

English