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Smart TV, books, offices
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82227 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA!

Experience the epitome of luxury and convenience in our premium and award-winning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath modern-built property nestled in the heart of Tucson's National Historic District, the iconic "El Presidio" neighborhood. Just a brief 5-minute stroll from downtown, this gem offers an unparalleled location, ensuring an unforgettable stay for tourists and locals alike.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Tucson, with shopping, art galleries, and exceptional dining options all within a leisurely walk. Franklin Court is not only a sanctuary for relaxation but also a strategic base for exploring renowned local attractions such as the Gem Show, the Tucson Rodeo, downtown concerts, and the lively events on 4th Avenue. The University of Arizona, a short drive away, makes this property an ideal choice for UofA sports and events enthusiasts, providing swift access to historic Fourth Avenue Street Fairs, eclectic restaurants, and charming shops.

This classic "Transformed Sonoran" row-house pays homage to Tucson's early architectural styles while incorporating modern green building engineering for enhanced noise reduction and energy efficiency. Professionally decorated, Franklin Court accommodates eight guests on plush 1 king and 3 queen, green-tea memory foam beds with luxurious linens. The showers adorned with rich slate tile add an extra touch of opulence.

The inviting earth-toned rooms, including a stunning master suite and an upstairs guest bedroom, exude natural light, while the third bedroom downstairs offers added privacy. Step into the welcoming outdoor living space featuring a covered patio, BBQ, fireplace, and fountain – perfect for intimate gatherings or peaceful relaxation. Recognized in 2008 by the Tucson Historic Preservation Society and the Tucson Opera League, this Craftsman-style home stands as a testament to sensitive infill and green sustainable design.

Highlights of Franklin Court:

5-minute walk to downtown's vibrant scene, right from the historic El Presidio.
Swift access to the UofA and Fourth Avenue Street Fairs.
Indulge in authentic Mexican cuisine at the famed El Charro, celebrating 99 years, just across the street.
Enjoy complimentary access to the nearby YMCA, offering a pool, gym, and more.
Secure digital keyless front entry and a one-car garage with remote control and direct interior access.
Stay connected with high-speed WIFI and unwind with Smart TVs in this comfortable and private retreat.
Elevate your stay with us at Franklin Court – where history meets modern luxury in the heart of Tucson's cultural epicenter.

Property manager

Andrew

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,227 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

Property is also known as

Historic Downtown Tucson
Uofa, Award Winning Tucson
NEW to Vrbo!!! Premium Award winning Downtown Tucson Property!

About the area

Map
Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Fox Theatre - 8 min walk
  • Rialto Theatre - 12 min walk
  • Tucson Convention Center - 12 min walk
  • University of Arizona - 19 min walk
  • Arizona Stadium - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Roy Laos Transit Center - 10 min drive
  • Tucson Station - 11 min walk
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Charro Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪John Henry's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Monica - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Street- Taco and Beer Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cobra Arcade Bar - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA! located?

Located in El Presidio Historic District, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Presidio San Agustin del Tucson and Tucson Convention Center. University of Arizona is 1 mi (1.6 km) away. Tucson Station is 11 minutes by foot.

A Premium and Award-Winning Downtown Property Minutes from the UofA! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan F.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John T., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness
Walking distance to everything
This house is perfect for a game weekend at Arizona or for someone on business involving downtown locations and/or the University. The enclosed patio is fabulous. The distance to cool historic sites is 1 or 2 blocks. Congress road, with all of its fun shops, etc., is just three or four blocks away. Lots of good restaurants close by. We walked to and from the university on game day and walked to Time Market for breakfast - both were nice long walks, but easier than dealing with traffic. Plus, the historic neighborhoods are fire. The only negative was that no grocery stores in Tucson are open after 10 pm. Also note, the house has only one garage but it does not fit a large pickup truck (extended cab Chevy Silverado). But, the garage is awesome for a smaller vehicle. There was street parking to accommodate our extra vehicle. This could be a problem for guests travelling with two vehicles. For guests flying in from out-of-town, you may not even need a vehicle given the incredible proximity of this house to everything we wanted. As for the interior, the house was nicer than it looked in the pictures. It is incredibly roomy, also very quiet neighborhood, the kitchen was nice and large with plenty of room for cooking. The living room comfortably sat 10 people. The master bedroom was larger than a studio apartment and had a nice secluded office nook. We would definitely return to this property on future Tucson trips. I cannot say enough about it. I would have actually paid more :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and clean venue
This is a beautiful home and would stay again; but have some comments and suggestions: 1. Area is slightly run down/ lots of road construction, not too close to walkable streets. 2. As you exit the garage there is a high cement rise from the transition between garage and sidewalk which scraped our car and can cause damage. you can see how many cars have had same problem by the multiple cement cuts; easy fix: have someone sand down the cement rise. 3. Parking ; although it is somewhere in the internet, you should clearly state: how to provide parking for second car: Need a permit? there are not obvious parking meters. overall really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
This updated property was perfect for our family. We were celebrating a U of A graduation. Convenient for Ubers and driving and parking in the private garage. The outdoor patio is a great spot to sit and talk. And the inside is spacious and clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay in Tucson
My family thoroughly enjoyed our three-night stay at this property (our first time to Tucson). As listed, the home was clean and beautifully appointed. It provided ample space for our family with bedroom arrangements that suited our family perfectly. The office space off of the master was also great my son as he was able to complete some work tasks while away from home. My family really loved the beautiful, private patio space as we could spend some time together while enjoying the great Tucson weather. The location is fantastic as we walked to restaurants and was also in easy driving distance to other attractions (UA, Saguaro NP, Desert Museum). We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent downtown location
House is well situated within walking distance of major downtown attractions. Among le space to spread out. Garage is challenging for longer or lower cars, but still workable. Convenient entry to house from garage. Lots of smart tvs.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

tobi e.

Nice house in need of TLC
Loud freight train nearby was annoying . Lack of basic providions including garbage bags, a sponge dishwasher soap, etc. We had to buy all kinds of basic things. There was no information including where to put the garbage. The water in one of the showers did not get hot. House in need of TLC. I do not recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and nice
Great location to a walkable part of downtown. Comfortable place with good amenities. Has garage parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister’s trip to Tucson
I rented this property for a sister’s weekend with my two sisters. The property was beautiful and had everything we needed. We also enjoyed the area and ability to walk around downtown Tucson and nearby restaurants. Having El Charro so close was a bonus! I would recommend it and definitely rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
Quality-built historic home that perfectly accommodated our extended family gathering. Plenty of common space, we particularly enjoyed the courtyard’s fireplace and large kitchen island. There’s also a few great restaurants within a couple blocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Exquisite Property!
My siblings and I booked this property for a short 3-day family reunion and we could not have been happier with our choice! Everything about this home was exquisite. We loved the idea of having at least one bedroom downstairs with quarter bath and the master bedroom upstairs huge with a lovely bathroom. My sister and I shared the large third bedroom upstairs, outfitted with two comfortable queens, ceiling fan, and multiple pillow options. We enjoyed morning coffee and conversation around the ample dining room (which seated 8) and had our choice of comfy seating in the living room, as well. The walled-in patio with built-in fireplace, climbing fuchsia, and oversized decorative urn exuded a spa-like feeling that transported us to a little bit of paradise. The kitchen came complete with every appliance one could want, a dual coffeemaker that could make a carafe or individual cup using pods, and a huge middle island (chalkboard painted for added fun doodling!) perfect for food prep and family socializing. The interior décor was done so tastefully in a minimalist style with earth tones, framed art, and pieces of interest, making every room and space so comfortable, soothing, and aesthetically inviting. Check-in and out was a “breeze”! The location of this property is centrally located to the University of Arizona, artsy and funky coffee shops, vibrant neighborhood eateries, and within an easy drive to hiking/walking trails. A real “GEM”! You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Never again
Even though the place is beautiful, I would not stay here again. With tax and fees it ended up being over $400 a night. Too expensive for this place. Plus, owner did not care about the extreme exit from garage that scraped the bottom of the car no matter how slow you went and blamed it on our car. Plus he needs to purchase a permit as the homeowner so the 2nd or 3rd car doesn’t have pay for meters or a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kitty C.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful property
This property is beautiful, with high ceilings, classy furnishings and a spacious, lovely private patio! The location is perfect, within walking distance of many restaurants, the art museum, etc. The upstairs master bedroom with the balcony looking over the patio is a dream. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
U of A move-in
We needed a comfortable place to stay while moving our daughter back to school and this was definitely that! The location was fantastic, too! We’ll definitely try & stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ketil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large beautiful house
The property is very large and located in a quiet, historic downtown area. The owner was very responsive and accommodating. We stayed in the property during one of the hottest summers ever and one of the A/C did work as well as it should. He tried to repair it but as he couldn’t he offered us a substantial refund.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and loved the patio!
We came to town with family for a wedding. The property was walking distance and the neighborhood was very cute. The patio was great for hanging out and visiting and the whole place served as a great home base for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sha b., Indianapolis,IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Tucson Wedding
Lovely and comfortable stay at your property! We had so much room! Thank you for your quick assistance with all things to make the stay great! Wish we had more time to just rest in the patio area and to grill, but we are explorers and everything was in walking distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R., Tucson, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice size home in downtown
Had plenty of space for the 4 of us. 3 bedrooms, 2 up, one down were well located for privacy. Nice private courtyard for sunning or lounging. Didn't use the grill or fireplace as it was warm weather. Perfect spot to stay for the FolkFest. Bring earplugs if you don't like the train noise. We did and it helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy C., Boulder, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home with a Central Location
Property is nicely located for an easy walk out the front door to coffee shops, museums, and restaurants in downtown Tucson, while central to much of Tucson via car. Nicely furnished, high ceilings, no owner clutter, an open kitchen, and a quiet private courtyard make this a comfortable home.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house and location.
Excellent house. Some nits: Barbecue grill was dirty, could not start outdoor fireplace, and one of the shower doors upstairs needs aligning. Kitchen was well stocked with a good set of knives. Comfortable house for a group of 5 adults. Centrally located home near U of A and downtown. only downside is it is near a mjaor freight train track which at times can be noisy. Would rent this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

destinee c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome home
Good location, house was very clean and nicely updated. Great communication with owners. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and Comfortable!
My extended family booked this property to be close to my daughters downtown wedding venue and it could not have been more perfect! It had all the space we needed and exceeded our expectations! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The location was excellent and the space was perfect for a group. Beautiful house and attentive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in Tucson
Great property in outstanding location. Versatile place with a lot of amenities. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023