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Retro-Inspired Artist’s Escape with Pool & Open Spaces. Welcome to Lester House!

Holiday home in Tucson with private pool and kitchen

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Outdoor dining
Games room
Smart TV, fireplace
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Step into the charming 1950s mid-century modern home, offering a spacious and inviting living space. Enjoy the large yard with pool, unwind in one of the cozy rooms or explore Tucson's vibrant downtown just a few miles away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Retro-Inspired Artist’s Escape with Pool & Open Spaces. Welcome to Lester House!

Step into this newly renovated 1950s mid-century modern retreat, a true gem blending retro charm with modern style! The open and airy design features brand-new wood laminate floors, a sleek, fully updated kitchen, and an inviting, light-filled atmosphere throughout. Every room boasts brand-new furniture, adding warmth and a touch of artistry to your stay.

With over 1650 square feet of living space, this home offers plenty of room to relax, entertain, or create lasting memories. Outside, a large yard with a pool (not heated) awaits.

Conveniently located in midtown Tucson, you’re just under 6 miles from the University of Arizona (a 15-minute drive) and close to all the city’s best attractions.

Whether you're lounging poolside, or exploring the vibrant surroundings, this home promises an unforgettable Tucson getaway. Book your stay now!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: $50 pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

Mid Century Local Artist's Retreat with Pool Tucson
Central Tucson Charmer Newly Renovated Entire House With Pool!

About the area

Tucson is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out Tucson Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tucson Convention Center or Udall Park Tennis Center.
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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Park Place Mall - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tucson Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • University of Arizona - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Reid Park Zoo - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 21 min drive
  • Tohono Transit Center - 27 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Quesadillas - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Salad and Go - E Speedway Boulevard - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Retro-Inspired Artist’s Escape with Pool & Open Spaces. Welcome to Lester House! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Retro-Inspired Artist’s Escape with Pool & Open Spaces. Welcome to Lester House! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retro-Inspired Artist’s Escape with Pool & Open Spaces. Welcome to Lester House!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro-Inspired Artist’s Escape with Pool & Open Spaces. Welcome to Lester House!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retro-Inspired Artist’s Escape with Pool & Open Spaces. Welcome to Lester House! located?

Situated in Tucson, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Fort Lowell Museum, Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Center and El Dorado Medical Center. San Pedro Chapel and Trail Dust Town are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Retro-Inspired Artist’s Escape with Pool & Open Spaces. Welcome to Lester House! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We had a wonderful stay. The property was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Girls Weekend

The house was a described and very comfortable for our group. The owner was very responsive to questions. The pool area is very nice and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay

Our family only had one night here. It was good, but pool was too cold probably too early into spring, and we were farther away from family than expected. The house was clean, kitchen was big, and decorations were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

The house was as advertised. Very central location, quiet neighborhood. Responsive host.Great place to meet up with old friends.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely one to come back to!

Everything was very clean! And the pool made the stay even better. This is one I’ll be booking again for future stays!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

House was lovely and clean. Outside area was private and nice to spend time in with nice view of the mountains. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tucson

The furniture needs updating and the bathroom needs a good cleaning.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

The house is very nice, clean, comfortable. Tanya is an amazing host really attentive and accommodating. We enjoyed the pool. We would definitely love to stay here again whenever we go back to Tucson.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Very clean, property manager responds quickly, very homey. Would stay again. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Met our needs

Spacious home and host is very responsive
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

We can’t say enough about Tanya and her hospitality - she made sure we had a pack ‘n play available for my daughter when we arrived and made check in/out a breeze (which with two small children was invaluable). Her property is immaculate and lovely, perfectly located and ideal for families visiting the Tucson area. The citrus trees and the pool were BIG hits with our kids as well. We will for sure stay again if we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice city getaway!

This home is well equipped, very clean, and some extra touches top it off. The pool would be a treat on a hot day, back yard is very relaxing. Some city sounds outside of the property, but we loved the access to hikes, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bodaciously Awesome Home

Beautifully appointed home in a quiet neighborhood with easy driving to Firetruck Brewing, movie theater, hospitals, and shopping. Home is spacious, incredibly clean, and so artsy. Lots of bedrooms and upscale bathrooms plus a huge well appointed kitchen, amazing game room, spacious living room, and a wonderful back yard with loads of seating, BBQ area, and a huge pool. We had our family Christmas get together here and it was so comfortable and upscale. Perfect for a honeymoon, family reunion, or just a stay in Tucson to explore the amazing sights of southern Arizona. Host communication was excellent too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer J., Peoria AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property we will be back!

Cute home, great back yard and grill. Everything we needed was on property. Great coffee bar, house was clean. Property description online accurate. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Carter S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Property is in need of TLC

Overall it was a fine stay. Property management was responsive and helpful. However, the property is in rough shape. Walls are dirty, paint is chipped, drywall is cracked, tiles are missing and damaged and the living room furniture is worn out. It’s clear the photos in the listing are from years ago and do not reflect the condition of the property in 2025.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nephi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Reunion

We enjoyed our stay at the Lester House in Tucson. We had family from out-of-state, and from overseas that stopped by during our stay. The nice pool and playroom kept the children busy the entire time. We would gladly stay here again in the future. Convenient location to many shopping venues and leisure activities. Responsive manager to any requests and needs. Thank you very much for a memorable stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Comfortable stay in a great location

We recently stayed in this home for my daughter's soccer tournament in Tucson. It comfortably fit our family of six. The beds were really comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet and centrally located. Tanya left some goodies for us when we arrived - we felt spoiled! She was so helpful and we felt very well taken care of. We would definitely stay here again next time we are in Tucson.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and Inviting

We got caught up in the CrowdStrike issues that plagued airline travel, causing us to arrive about eight hours later than planned. We were relieved to arrive to such a clean, well appointed home! Everything was as expected, and we especially enjoyed the use of the pool. Communication with the property managers was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to come back soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation weekend

We had 3 different commencement ceremonies to attend on the U of A campus on 3 different days. It was a very convenient location for the back and forth. The host was accommodating and communicative. We enjoyed the backyard space and pool during down time. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Spacious, Comfortable and Quiet

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this home with our family of four. Our kids (11 and 14) each had their own room and lots of space to be on their own. We appreciated how quiet the neighborhood was and all of the amenities. Thank you, Tanya!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cortney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

This property is beautiful and we really enjoyed ourselves. We had an emergency situation and needed a place to stay pretty quick for a family of 5. We were able to book this house on short notice and it was completely ready for us. We enjoyed the screened in porch and the pool. There is beautiful artwork throughout the house. We were very comfortable and everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry O.

Beautiful home

In town for my grandmothers 90th Bday party and decided to rental a house near the Host hotel. We are so happy we booked this downtown Tucson home. Loved the updated decor, spacious with all the amenities you would want, located on a private cul de sac street and close to stores & restaurants. Tanya was very flexible and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, great stay!

This house is beautiful and clean! The location was quiet and on a cul de sac so there wasn’t any traffic or noise. The beds were firm (which I prefer) and I slept like a log during our entire stay! The pillows were great as well! We were able to enjoy the pool and fire pit. The host was also very accommodating! Initially it was going to be just my husband and I staying at the house, and when our group size changed after booking it, she allowed us to add my brother and his wife without hesitation. Additionally, our flight got changed last minute, which had us arriving WAY earlier than planned. Tanya was super great and allowed us to check earlier than the normal time. I did have a question the day before we left that she never responded to, but I consider that a minor thing and overall I felt that she went out of her way to accommodate us and our requests. As a previous reviewer noted, the key lock box was tricky the first day but my husband figured it out. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Erica G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
we experienced a fire and after investigation the authorities determined that it was a grease fire that was from residual grease almost instanlty after starting the propane grill and determined we were not at fault as we hadn’t even started any food yet only started it to get it prepared for a birthday bbq and it caught on fire one fire extinguisher only had a small amount of product come out and the second one didn’t work at all
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great communication

Our stay was fantastic. Communication with Rome, our host, was great. He offered suggestions and answered questions in a timely manner. The location was centrally located for our activities. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025