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Stay @ 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA

Stay @ 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Overview of Stay @ 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Tucson, AZ
  • Popular LocationCheba Hut5 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrident Pizza Pub5 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Arizona7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSonic Drive-In11 min walk

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2
700 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Stay @ 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA

Welcome to villa Blanca Tortuga, high above it all in a 1920's loft style apartment. This vacation rental is on the second floor, is perfect for a relaxing place to nest and is accessible to immediate urban amenities, well situated only two blocks from the university of Arizona, within a mile of the university medical center, near the gem show venues, and close to anything in central Tucson. This charming 1920's carriage house is located in Sam Hughes, a national historic neighborhood, has been recently lovingly updated, is bright, spacious and very comfortable.
This fully outfitted carriage house has a complete kitchen with a gourmet stainless range, microwave, coffee maker, blender, all utensils and dishes. The dining patio seats four, and the home boasts old world furnishings. All utilities are included; along with high speed internet, a DVD player and a deluxe 42" television with 99 cable channels! There is a he washer/dryer, a wonderfully charming vintage bathroom - complete with luxury linens. Villa Blanca Tortuga sleeps two persons comfortably with a master bedroom that sleeps two (Simmons Beautyrest Classic McCalister Plush Super Pillow Top King sized bed).
With the gorgeous weather found in Tucson, the large rear patio can double as a dining room. The small yard boasts comfortable patio furniture perfect for enjoying the birds and butterflies while sipping your morning beverage.
Well behaved pets may be considered. Smoking never permitted.
Villa Blanca Tortuga welcomes you to Tucson!

Property manager

Erica K.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

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 center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

General

  • 1 unit
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Stay @ 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage Villa Blanca Tortuga Walk UA
Stay @ 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage Villa Blanca Tortuga Walk UA

About the neighborhood

Tucson

Located in Tucson, this cottage is in the city center. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Steward Observatory Mirror Lab and Tucson Convention and Visitor Bureau. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, hiking/biking trails, and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • University of Arizona - 7 min walk
  • Arizona Stadium - 11 min walk
  • Rialto Theatre - 4 min drive
  • Tucson Convention Center - 6 min drive
  • Reid Park Zoo - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 4 min drive
  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 14 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 18 min walk
  • Panda Express - 19 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 19 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 16 min walk
  • Trident Pizza Pub - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay @ 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay @ 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay @ 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay @ 1920's Sam Hughes Carriage House ~ Villa Blanca Tortuga & Walk to UA located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Steward Observatory Mirror Lab and University of Arizona. Himmel Park and McKale Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Charm, Great Location
Access to the property was excellent. Parking was easy. The place is spacious and clean. The photos are accurate. The host was most welcoming. I would like to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carriage House
This was one of the easiest and well-appointed stays we have ever had. It suited our needs exactly, was convenient to downtown and campus and was also full of interesting art and chocolate! House Erica and property were both wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

alicia s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab place!
EAC Ellen’s location and really darling place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG - the entire holistic experience was beyond expectations. This property reflected a life time collection of pieces that deserve to be in a museum or throughout my own home. Friendly, communicative host - 5 stars aren’t enough
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot. Loved it
Great place. Erica is an exceptional host and the property is exactly what we hoped for. Looking forward to coming back for other college events down the road and staying in the other properties with more family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host, Great Location
Our host was most helpful and provided a wide range of information and options for activities near and far while we were in the Old Pueblo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness
outstanding carriage house near U of A campus
Erica is an amazing property manager and provides updated information on what is happening in Tucson. We felt as if we had a friend in town. The carriage house is a wonderful space to venture forth and see Tucson. You can walk the U of A campus, catch the streetcar to downtown, hike the safe neighborhood, etc. There is a private courtyard to do work, which also has a nice grill. We didn't cook much but the enjoyed the local restaurants. We stayed for 10 days and would have liked to stay longer! We had zero issues with the property and Erica even kindly allowed us an early check-in. Great VRBO experience!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place and great location
Lovely property very close to everything you might want to do. Wonderful accommodations, excellent bed, decor was very cool, and easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
The unit was comfortable, welcoming, and lovingly decorated with Southwestern art. We enjoyed having breakfast on the cute sun porch. Erika was friendly, extremely helpful and provided us with lots of information about things to do in Tucson. The only issue we had, as seniors, was maneuvering the stairs going up to the unit. We would consider a downstairs unit in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

sue k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely suite in Sam Hughes
Erica's carriage house is wonderfully equipped and decorated and located in a beautiful part of Tucson! I enjoyed my stay tremendously. Thank you!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Tucson
Structure Type
Cottage