Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees.
Tucson, Arizona
2
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1
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6
Max Sleeps
2 nights
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Desert Gem Guesthouse
Located on the far east side of Tucson in the Rincon/Vail area. This cozy 1200 sq.ft. guesthouse is surrounded by lush mesquite trees and can easily accommodate up to 6 guests. The front porch is ideal for having your morning cup of coffee/tea or afternoon wine, bird watching and taking in the view of the Rincon Mts. and Rincon Peak. Located only 5.3 miles from Saguaro National Park East and 8.2 miles from Colossal Cave. Our Desert Gem is fully furnished with
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At Least 80% Lighting From LEDs Books Double-glazed Windows Smoke-free Property Water Dispenser Desk Desk Chair Dryer Fireplace Iron/ironing Board Recycling -
OUTDOOR
BBQ Grill(s) Beach Loungers Firepit Outdoor Furniture -
PARKING
Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available -
INTERNET
Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access -
CONVENIENCES
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LANGS SPOKEN
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ACCESSIBILITY
1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Area Rugs In Public Areas Gravel Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. In-room Accessibility No Elevator (single Level Property) Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stair-free Path To Entrance Thin Carpet In Public Areas Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking -
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FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children's Books Children's Games Dining Table Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Separate Living Room -
ACTIVITIES NEARBY
Birdwatching Cycling Fitness Center Access Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Mountain Biking Mountain Climbing Zoo -
BEDROOM
Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating -
BATHROOM
Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels -
ENTERTAINMENT
Smart TV -
OUTDOOR SPACE
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FOOD AND DRINK
Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Electric Kettle Kitchen Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
Check-in : 01:00 PM
Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 6
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Carolyn B.
Submitted Jun 29, 2026
Stayed Jun 26, 2026Very clean, spacious and airy. Host was responsive. Would stay here again.
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Helen W.
Submitted Jun 1, 2026
Stayed May 19, 2026We really enjoyed our time there. The house was clean and comfortable. IT was not hard to find and was close to our relatives.
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Andrew G.
Submitted May 12, 2026
Stayed May 7, 2026The property was ideal, great location, well stocked with everything we needed. Great host.
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Carlye S.
Submitted May 8, 2026
Stayed Mar 28, 2026Clean, well kept and cared for space.
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Sarah K.
Submitted Apr 19, 2026
Stayed Apr 17, 2026Great place near the Nation Park! Wish we could stay longer!
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Joanna G.
Submitted Apr 13, 2026
Stayed Apr 10, 2026The Desert Gem was clean and comfortable, and in the perfect location for exploring and enjoying the area! Charlene was very responsive, and it is obvious that she treats her Gem with thought and care. It was hard for me to leave, which is the best recommendation that I can give! I will book again! Thank you!
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Liz R.
Submitted Apr 7, 2026
Stayed Apr 2, 2026Great stay. The bed was superb-I slept like a rock. Shower was fantastic as others have noted. Close to hiking and stores. Very clean. The kitchen had all that was necessary and no clutter beyond- I was able to easily cook what I wanted. Grill worked well and had extra gas if needed. Very well thought out and comfortable. Good communication. Happy I stayed here. I loved that there were quail all over the area and the trees out front were a cheerful yellow in bloom.
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Valerie W.
Submitted Mar 2, 2026
Stayed Feb 1, 2026Our VRBO was very nice. Everything was clean and orderly and we had everything we needed to get started on our month long stay. We did contact the host a couple of times and she was always very accommodating and got back to us quickly
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Mike L.
Submitted Feb 11, 2026
Stayed Jan 14, 2026Check in was super simple host was available for anything that might have come up but nothing did it was quite and very clean beautiful views and about 15 minutes from most of my needs would definitely stay again
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Julie E.
Submitted Feb 1, 2026
Stayed Jan 25, 2026Located in a quiet neighborhood, the guesthouse was very clean.
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DL A.
Submitted Jan 27, 2026
Stayed Jan 7, 2026The place was very clean and cute. Charlene was a great host. My wife uses a wheelchair and this place was very accessible. I would definitely stay here again.
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Melody T.
Submitted Jan 3, 2026
Stayed Dec 26, 2025This was our second time staying here and we will continue to stay here when we visit Tuscon. The area is beautiful and the casita has everything we need. The host is very responsive and helpful.
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Roxann M.
Submitted Dec 10, 2025
Stayed Dec 5, 2025The laundry was convenient. The rooms were nicely sized the beds were comfortable everything that we could possibly want or need was in there. The kitchen was well equipped, the same answer I would give everything we needed plus lotta things we wanted. We’re right there. The host was very, very attentive and friendly And our overall day was great.
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Patricia B.
Submitted Nov 18, 2025
Stayed Oct 24, 2025The kitchen was just right, the laundry area was perfect, the two bedrooms were unique. There was a glass garage door in the back of house with a big comfy recliner, perfect for looking outside at the birds and scenery and drinking coffee in the morning. Everything was very clean. Nice area for grilling and sitting outside with the view of the mountains and desert scenery. Every evening after a day of site seeing it was a pleasure to go back to house.
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LaFonda W.
Submitted Oct 22, 2025
Stayed Oct 3, 2025The home was wonderful but the outdoor space to watch the sunrise AND sunset was spectacular!Will definitely book again while visiting the Tucson area.
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Traci H.
Submitted May 30, 2025
Stayed May 23, 2025We loved our stay in the desert. The home was spotless, and the bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed coffee in the backyard each morning as we listened to birds chirping and gazed at the mountains. We highly recommend this home for those who want a quiet stay close to nature.
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Zayneb A.
Submitted May 18, 2025
Stayed May 16, 2025This property was lovely! It embodied the Arizona desert. The house was very clean, decorated nicely, and had everything we needed!
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Phil k.
Submitted Apr 12, 2025
Stayed Apr 2, 2025Convenient location for a big variety of adventure. Beautiful home with everything you might need or want and great host, Charlene.
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Emma S.
Submitted Apr 3, 2025
Stayed Mar 28, 2025We had a great experience for our family with close proximity to hiking trails and the canyons. Our kids loved the swings in the front yard and having their own bunks in the back of the house.
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jim f.
Submitted Mar 24, 2025
Stayed Mar 7, 2025Fantastic! Perfect location, easy to enter and exit, very comfortable. Christine was very well-organized and extremely helpful. It helped having her nearby when needed, which she was (one time)
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Ed G.
Submitted Mar 8, 2025
Stayed Feb 7, 2025The unit was clean, well equipped, comfortable with lots of outdoor space. The owner was very helpful and kind. We highly recommend the Desert Gem
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Robert G.
Submitted Jan 27, 2025
Stayed Jan 23, 2025Clean well equipped comfortable place to stay
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Ashley B.
Submitted Jan 19, 2025
Stayed Dec 31, 2024Great place!
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Kazuhide I.
Submitted Dec 28, 2024
Stayed Dec 22, 2024Away from the city, it was very quiet. Convenient to visit Saguaro National Park East. We went the park day and night. It was nice to see cacti and stars together. (Note that the park load is closed at 20:30.) The property has enough space surrounded by livery yards.It was clean and full kitchen was very convenient. Washer and dryer were big snd useful.The owner (Charlene) was very friendly. I would like to come back in the future.
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Jenna B.
Submitted Dec 1, 2024
Stayed Nov 27, 2024Very comfortable and lots of space for 4 adults. Highly recommend.
