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The Zendo Oasis. Your Private Resort in Tucson.
Discover the Zendo Oasis, your private resort in midtown Tucson. Don't settle for a sterile hotel room that can cost hundreds more. The Zendo offers a retreat atmosphere that will impress. Exercise in our full gym and luxuriate in a hot stone sauna! After, jump in the pool! Sip wine while enjoying evenings around a chiminea under starlit skies. Lounge by the pool in the sun or shade on the deck or under louvered patios. The Zendo is close to the UA and downtown. Book now and escape the ordinary!

⁜2 Blks UA⁜King⁜SPA ⁜Lush Private Garden⁜Historic⁜
☀Unique, Renovated Kitchen & Bath☀ 1930s 2 BR Sam Hughes house ☀SPA☀ 1 of Tucson's most walkable, safe & historic neighborhoods 2 blks 2 UA Airbnb won't let me give it the amount of stars it deserves!-a guest ☀ Custom design well stocked kitchen ☀ Large private enclosed yard +flowering garden ☀ Comfy beds for a good night's sleep! ☀ Roomy 1200 sqft ☀ Covered parking ☀ 9 yrs Superhosts! Families & couples enjoy our Hot tub & BBQ ★Anti-viral cleaning★ Welcome to our cheerful Tucson getaway!

Little Hummingbird House -An Enchanted Food Forest
Casita Colibrí (Little Hummingbird House) - lush oasis flourishing with life nestled in The Enchanted Food Forest-home to fruit trees, gardens, koi pond, chickens, giant tortoise, dogs, cats, and its namesake, hummingbirds in Tucson's heart. Enjoy fresh eggs & fruit, wander garden paths, relax poolside, or watch koi beneath the waterfall. It's not just a place to stay—it’s a special place to slow down, reconnect, and breathe in beauty and life, where peace & magic are woven into every corner.

Villa Clemente Central 1br Resort Oasis UofA Dtwn
Welcome to Villa Clemente, your peaceful desert escape in the heart of Tucson! This stylish, resort-inspired 1-bedroom retreat is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or a trio seeking comfort and convenience. Whether you're here for a campus visit, golf weekend, hiking adventure, or a restful staycation, Villa Clemente offers everything you need to relax and recharge. 1BR w/ rain shower, full kitchen, coffee bar, grill, putting green, luxe touches, near UofA, Reid Park, golf & hiking trails.

The Root Beer Adobe Hotel
A striking 1890's adobe dwelling located in the renowned historic Barrio Viejo district. The Root Beer Adobe Hotel is an old-world experience nestled within a collection of folk art; primitive antique interiors complimented with high ceilings, concrete, brick, and saltillo floors, all bathed in natural desert light throughout. There are three large bedrooms, a great family den, a dining room, two fireplaces, a clawfoot tub washroom, and a native garden patio with outdoor living amenities.

Barrio Viejo 1870 Adobe, KingBed, FirePit, downtwn
This unique, spacious, updated & authentic adobe is located in the historic Barrio Viejo of Tucson, nestled between downtown and Five Points. This desert Adobe has been abandoned since the 1970’s, but is now revitalized with new amenities, exposing the beautiful adobe walls and preserving the original ceilings. The fully stocked kitchen includes a gas range, dishwasher and granite countertops. Enjoy the smart TV in both the bedroom and living room. King size bed in bedroom

Central and Stylish Midcentury Pool House
Our beautiful adobe pool house is a Tucson gem. Comfortable queen bed, fireplace, and stylish modern furnishings with large windows looking out to trees and sparkling pool. Vaulted ceilings and natural light make for a restful space. Located in historic Jefferson Park, it’s a midtown oasis close to the UofA and two blocks from the UMC/Banner Medical Center. Midtown/University location allows for convenient access to all of Tucson. *Newly improved high speed WiFi 11/1/2021

Tucson Poet's Studio
Tucson Poet's Studio was featured in Architectural Digest (10-1-2025) “50 Best Airbnbs Across the United States", New York Magazine (6-19-2015) “Taste the Flavors of Tucson” and LivAbility (7-6-2018) “Accessible Airbnb” *NEW* EV Charger! The studio shares the private, walled courtyard and pool with the main house where my husband and I live. Located in the Peter Howell neighborhood, a convenient midtown area close to everything (2.5 mi to UA, 5 mi to downtown).

TREAT GUEST HOUSE Private, Quiet, Comfortable
Himmel Park pool is very close by and open in June & July. Welcome to a one-of-a-kind guesthouse created by a Swiss-born professional photographer and freelance artist. This attractive open studio space is part of my "Gesamtkunstwerk" (entire body of work), still in flux. Featuring murals and curated pieces from across a lifelong creative journey. Thoughtfully designed with passion and purpose, the space offers both inspiration and comfort in the heart of Tucson.

1BR Casita on 17 Scenic Foothills Acres #9
Retreat to this peaceful 1-bedroom casita in West Foothills, set on a picturesque 17-acre property. Enjoy a king bed, AC/heat, full kitchen with RO water, icemaker, microwave, stove/oven, 65" Roku TV with 220 channels, fast WiFi, in-unit washer/dryer, and game table. ~800 sq ft of comfort and charm. Just 2 miles up Ironwood Hill Dr from Silverbell Rd, 6 miles to UofA. Impeccably clean and inviting, perfect for a tranquil escape. AZ TPT Lic 21337578

Historic University 2 Bedroom 2 Bath
Newly remodeled historic property in 4th Ave/Downtown Tucson. Located a stones throw from the street car & walking distance to the U of A, shopping, night life, bars, & trending eatery's. Enjoy this two bedroom two bathroom w/ all the essentials for long & short term stays. Sleep tight w/ super comfy king bed in the master and a queen in the 2nd bedroom. Tastefully decorated thru-out. Hot location that definitely wont disappoint!

Extra-Spacious 1BR Guesthouse Close to UA
Charming guest casita in historic mid-town neighborhood, perfect for short- or long-term stays. Its location 5-7 blocks from University of Arizona and Banner University Medical Center makes it super convenient for grad students, visiting professors and researchers, snowbirds, or vacationers. The nearby streetcar and bus routes provide easy access to downtown attractions.
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Destinations to explore
- Mount Lemmon
- Mt Lemmon Ski Valley
- University of Arizona
- Sabino Canyon
- Saguaro National Park
- Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
- Tumamoc Hill
- Tucson Convention Center
- Kartchner Caverns State Park
- Biosphere 2
- Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
- Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Titan Missile Museum
- Reid Park Zoo
- Catalina State Park
- Tucson Museum of Art
- Mission San Xavier del Bac
- Pima Air & Space Museum
- Rialto Theatre
- Tumacacori National Historical Park
- Sonoita Vineyards
- Children's Museum Tucson
- Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
- Trail Dust Town





