2BR Happy Cactus Retreat Free Parking | House in Tucson

9.2 (19 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  5 Guests
West University House | 2BR Happy Cactus Retreat Free Parking

2 Bedroom House in West University, Tucson

Indulge in this captivating private home just steps away from the UofA, Downtown, restaurants, and the nightlife.
❤ 1 parking permit provided for street parking
❤ 78` 4k TV
❤ Streaming apps are available using your own account
❤ Child & Dog-friendly
❤ Hotel-standard cleaning
ヅ Workspace + High-speed WiFi
ヅ Fully-equipped kitchen
`Just like in pictures - but better in real life! Loved sharing this picture-worthy home with my friends and family.` - Guest, Eliran
Wake up with a fresh cup of espresso overlooking blue skies. Original brick and wooden vaulted ceilings + a private yet cozy atmosphere will make you fall in love with this historic charming home.
Location Highlights
- Walkability score: 99
- Bikability 97
- Safety 94
Cozy & Modern + Stylish & homey:
Bedroom #1 offers:
• Queen size bed with premium medium-firm memory foam mattress
• Workspace
• Move-in ready Closet
• Large windows with plenty of natural light.
Bedroom #2 offers:
• King size bed with premium medium-firm memory foam mattress
• Move-in ready Closet
• Large windows with plenty of natural light.
Kitchen:
• Bulletproof kitchen with dishes and cookware, and silverware so you can enjoy preparing a yummy meal
• Espresso coffee machine with local coffee
• Cooking essentials
• Sugar, coffee & condiments
• Large Island and plenty of space to cook and dine
Bathroom 1&2:
• Walk-in shower
• Hand and body towels
• Shampoo & conditioner dispensers
• Magnifying mirror
• Hair Dryer
This home also offers:
• Extra pillows & linens
• Air-conditioner & heater
The freshly renovated home has everything you`ll need to stay comfortably in the center of Tucson. Space is clean and practical, storage, luggage caddy, and lots of coat hangers.
You will have access to the whole house
I am here, captain! Kudos to you for reaching out even with the small issues! Happy to help with your stay, tips, and recommendations 24/7. In case of an emergency call otherwise please use Airbnb app for the quickest response.
Friendly, convenient, and central location - 3 min walk to the University of Arizona. 7 min walk to DT. This neighborhood is known in Tucson for the safety and friendliness of residents.
Rental bikes and scooters can be found all over the neighborhood for quick access to all the great and nearby attractions
Mid Stay Cleans / Cleaning Before Checkout for $96 includes linen & towel change + restocking of offered supplies (coffee pods, creamer, sugar, toilet paper, paper towel etc)This unit does not share an entry or rooms with other units.
WiFi Speed of 208 mbps is reference for the fastest speed you can get but not a guarantee.
Corner house by the street (prone to street noise).
Front-Facing cameras outside of the property for your safety.
$20 laundry credits for 8 nights stay and longer.
Please let us know if you will be needing a crib during your stay to ensure its availability. It can be furnished for $25.
Room cleaning for a fee. Just send us a message if you need it to check the availability.
For guests staying, 11-21 night stays: one mid-stay cleaning
and for 22-30 night stays: two mid-stay cleanings
This helps us maintain a fresh and comfortable environment throughout your stay!
Free Street parking w/ permit offered is not a guaranteed spot & subject to availability.
***Cats are not allowed - our housekeepers are allergic to cats***
***Charging your electric cars in the listing is not allowed***
*** Please review our House Rule to see our other fees regarding Pet fee, Early check-in fee, Late check-out fee, Etc.****
To ensure the safety and comfort of all our guests, we partner with an insurance provider that conducts a basic screening for every booking. Guests must successfully pass this screening for us to confirm their stay. This process helps us maintain the quality and security of our property, ensuring peace of mind for both our guests and us. If, unfortunately, you do not pass the screening, we will not be able to host you. No need to worry—here’s what the screening involves, as per our insurance provider:
Email: Verification to ensure the email address is valid, deliverable, and not temporary or disposable.
Phone: Verification to confirm the phone number is valid, deliverable, and not disposable.
Watchlist: A check against our insurance list of guests who have previously caused damage and not taken responsibility for it.
If you have any questions about this process, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to assist! Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to welcome you soon.
-Access Listing via Guest App
-Accidents happen, and we want your stay to be stress-free. Before arrival, guests may choose to purchase an optional Damage Waiver through our secure Guest App.
The Damage Waiver is a small one-time non-refundable fee of $34.95 that helps cover accidental damages during your stay and provides additional peace of mind.
Please note:
The Damage Waiver is completely optional.
Guests may choose to purchase the waiver or decline it.
If declined, guests remain responsible for any accidental damages that occur during their stay.
That’s it—simple, transparent, and designed to keep the home perfect for you and future guests.
LOCAL GUESTS (Tucson area):
- must contact prior to booking with the reason for the stay
NUMBER OF GUESTS:
- maximum 6 guests including visitors
- $25 fee/night for each additional guest beyond # of guests booked past 10 pm
EARLY CHECK-IN:
- $30 fee (subject to availability)
LATE CHECK-OUT:
- $30 fee (subject to availability)
- $100 fee for unauthorized late checkout
NO SMOKING OR NO VAPING:
- $200/day smoking fine for odor remediation
NO LOUD NOISE PAST 10 PM:
- $100 fee for failure to tone down noise after a neighbor`s complaint and/or not following the request to vacate premises
NO FOOD & DRINKS IN BEDROOM/S
- $250 fee for failure to comply
LOST PARKING PERMIT:
- $20 fine/day for the temporary pass + $350 for the replacement
PET RULES:
- CONTACT US with a dog description prior to booking
- Please let us know if your sweet pet needs a crate, doggie toys, bowls, scooper, or anything during your stay so we can prepare it for you
- You must accept the request for a $50 pet cleaning fee for stays 3 nights and less
- 3+ nights the pet fee = $15/night
- Limited to 1 dog; 40 lbs max
- Pet to be up-to-date on vaccinations
- Pick up after them
- Must be house-trained/potty-trained
- Dogs are NOT allowed on FURNITURE
- No fenced yard for dog/s. Must be leashed on the property at all times
- Your dog/s must be with you at all times. Leaving your dog/s unattended (meaning not crated or kenneled) will result in vacating the premises
- You assume financial responsibility for any damage caused by your dog/s and agree to pay an additional amount shall this occur
- If excessive dog/s noise (barking) is disturbing to the neighbors, you must quiet the situation
**NO CATS ALLOWED**
**Failure to follow pet rules may result in a $200 fine and vacating premises**

2BR Happy Cactus Retreat Free Parking is located in West University. 2BR Happy Cactus Retreat Free Parking provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Parking, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Parking, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

2BR Happy Cactus Retreat Free Parking has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the West University has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in West University, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Security/Safety
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • 2 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required
Pet Friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • TV
General
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • WiFi available
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Joe T.
Jan 13, 2026 01:19:11 PM
Review Score:   4
Summary: The location was great. Walking distance to the school and shops/restaurants. The house was cute and well suited for a family or couples. Everyone had their own bed/bath space. Yes, you can hear the cars all hours of the night, but it's the city, so we expected it and got used to it. At this point, I would have rated it 4 or 5 stars. HOWEVER, if something goes wrong, you're at the mercy of a property management company and not an individual owner, so don't expect white glove treatment. We arrived to a backed-up kitchen sink with three inches of sewage in it. Couldn't use the dishwasher and it was packed with the previous renter's dirty dishes, so we had no utensils. As soon as we arrived, management acknowledged it and said they'd send someone right away. No one arrived. When we followed up, they said they can't get someone to fix it and had no other property for us to switch to. So, we were stuck all weekend with a sewage filled sink. As such, had to eat out every meal. Also, the place was not ready when we arrived (45 minutes after check-in) and not stocked with extra toilet paper or trash bags. We bought own for the night until they could deliver more. I followed up with them for two weeks for a partial refund and, while they finally said a refund has been processed, I'll believe it when I see it in my bank account. Again, it was a nice place, but keep in mind you're at the mercy of a property management company and you're likely one of many renters they're dealing with.
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FAQ's

Is this West University house pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the West University house have a swimming pool?

No, this West University house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in West University house?

Best-rates for the West University house starts from $157 per night with includes Internet, Kitchen, Laundry, Air Conditioner, Parking, Pet Friendly, TV, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Child Friendly with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is West University house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the West University house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the West University house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the West University house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the West University house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for West University house?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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