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

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Tucson, AZ
  • Place, University of Arizona
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, McKale Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Arizona Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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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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○ Local guests, please contact us prior to booking

○ Bookings within 24 hours of check-in will require a driver's license prior to check-in
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from University of Arizona. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 1-minute drive from University of Arizona and 10 minutes from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
As a guest of Timeless Elegance ~ 1920's Sam Hughes Casita Mariposa ~ Walk to UA! Parking, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 915 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

🧹 Before You Go... • Please don’t leave dirty dishes – our housekeeper’s got enough on her plate!

• If you moved furniture, kindly return it to its original spot. • Return keys to the basket where you found them. • Turn off all lights, HVAC, and TVs.

• Lock screen doors using the twist lock on the bottom.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
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.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erica was an excellent host in all aspects of our stay including communication, answering questions and providing very useful info. She was very responsive to all of our needs in terms of using the property. It is clear and obvious that she works hard and takes great pride in her property. We could not have asked for anything more.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in and check out we’re seamless. One minor operator error with the heat system but the host was super “on it” and came over immediately. Plenty of towels, every kitchen appliance and piece of cooking equipment you could possibly need. Full spice cabinet, LOTS of travel artifacts, books and games. She thought of everything! Arrived to a sweet note, water, snacks, bottle of wine, lights on. Beautiful cozy place to stay with ole Thank you of outdoor space for morning coffee or a nice meal!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home is ideally located in the heart of Tucson, blocks from the U of A campus. Our host, Erica, was very gracious, welcoming and offered recommendations on key points of interest and cultural events. The historic home has charm and character, without being pretentious. The outdoor courtyard and patio areas provided for pleasant relaxation in a garden sanctuary. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D., Sarasote, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes Erica was most helpful . The house was very comfortable for a month stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
This home is jammed packed with everything you could possibly need for cooking and hosting, relaxing and enjoying your time with loved ones. Its location is safe and snug near some of downtownTucson's most exciting attractions! For the size of the home and its natural southwestern beauty and all of its super cozy furnishings this house is totally worth the price! Thank you so much so such a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lereece L., El Paso, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home. Very cozy and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erica's communication was seamless. Simple details like the personalized scrabble memo's Erica left for our family in each room was such a kind and thoughtful gesture. I appreciated the popular eateries and Things to do around town that Erica provided as well. This home was more than I expected and the energy that filled it is exactly what my soul needed. Moreover, the amenities (AC, full kitchen, washer/dryer) furnishings, decor, books, etc added to the timeless atmosphere which made our stay too comfortable. My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to enjoying this special home again or exploring one of Erica's other rentals. Mahalo Erica!
HI > AZ Freshman Season Bear Down
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a find - both the property and owner. Both are 5 stars and would recommend to anyone exploring U of A or Tucson. Erica the owner was a gem and offers a fantastic property and information on the area.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ambyr M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, walking distance to campus, super clean, easy communication with the owner. Erica, the owner, was great and very informative. We loved our stay and will book again when we visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tucson in July

My husband and I had a wonderful stay. We needed to get some work done on a property we own in town. Staying at this VRBO was such a treat. Great to end each of our work days in this beautiful, quiet retreat. Erica was very gracious and communicative throughout our stay. Will book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was such a wonderful stay for us! Our daughter was having knee surgery and we wanted to be close, since we live a distance away. This home was clean, cool, well stocked, convenient location to everything, thoughtfully arranged for guest comfort, loaded with little notes and gifts and special treats, comfortable, and completely welcoming. Erica was a fabulous, responsive, generous host. She has her roots in Tucson and knows the area well. The kitchen is stocked with every appliance, cookware, utensil, serving bowl, toaster oven, even a Kitchen Aid! You name it, it was there! We were blown away. It's like walking into a home you own! Erica is the BEST! We loved her and her kind and gentle demeanor. If you want a great place to stay, this is it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jodi D.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill M., Wall Township, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Patti M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Rob A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

gracia s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Kelli T., Mckinney, Tx

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tracy and Rob N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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