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

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Property grounds
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, Saguaro National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Pima Air and Space Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Microwave
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 23 reviews
Privacy and views, with Saguaro National Park -East at the end of the street

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of Saguaro National Park. The apartment offers a fireplace and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with fireplace, patio and Smart TV
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Saguaro National Park and 13 minutes from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Damselfly Studio. Contemporary, comfortable retreat with gorgeous views near SNP offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Tucson apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
All you have to do is put the key back in the door and enjoy your travels.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host Fredericka deserves more than 5 stars! She was so friendly and knowledgeable. Offered lots of great suggestions for the area. The rental was absolutely fabulous. It was clean, had snacks and drinks provided, the decorations were fun, the property was just perfect. It was right in the center of all the activities we wanted to do. Fredericka made us feel like friends instead of just travelers passing by. We will definitely stay here again and strongly encourage anyone else to stay here too. You won’t regret it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

D S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Place

We had a wonderful surprise by being greatly by the hostess and was delighted with how welcoming she was. The accommodations were better than the description and pictures online. Highly recommend and will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gro T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dwayne, Louisville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed studio. Comfy bed and great shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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