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Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees.

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

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Tucson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Saguaro National Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Pima County Fairgrounds - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Pima Air and Space Museum - 20 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 27 min drive - 26.1 km
  • University of Arizona - 37 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 31 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freddy S Frozen Custard Steakburgers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Rustico Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees.

Guest house near Saguaro National Park
Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees. provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Barbecues, books and smoke-free property
  • A water dispenser and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees. include thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and recycling

Property manager

Charlene Fitzpatrick

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees. located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Saguaro National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fantasy Island Trails and Purple Heart Dog Park. Rincon Mountain Visitor Center and Freeman Homestead Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Desert Gem Guest House nestled among lush Mesquite trees. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Great stay

Clean well equipped comfortable place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Great Place!

Great place!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil k.

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

Fun at every turn

Convenient location for a big variety of adventure. Beautiful home with everything you might need or want and great host, Charlene.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Great for families

We 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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed G.

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

Desert Gem

The unit was clean, well equipped, comfortable with lots of outdoor space. The owner was very helpful and kind. We highly recommend the Desert Gem
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim f.

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

Desert Gem 2025

Fantastic! 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)
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

Great Desert Gem!!

Great place nice & quiet. Charlene was great. House was just what we wanted ,everything worked out well. We'd come back in heart beat
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

A Real Gem!

Comfortable and clean. Quiet area, easy to walk or bike. Fun to see different desert wildlife during our stay. Even better than the pics. Will stay again when in the Tucson area.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kazuhide I.

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

Quiet and comfortable

Away 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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful peaceful place.

Incredibly nice place to stay. Had my elderly parents with me that can’t get around like they use to. This place was perfect for them. No big stairs and the amenities were perfect for them. Especially that shower. We had a huge amount of family in for a wedding and the would come and visit my dad/mom and everyone was so impressed by the property. Everything was thought of! Thank you so very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody T.

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

Lovely property. Good for families with kids.

Everything went smoothly. The rental is pretty spacious. The bathroom is quite spacious, so even though there is only one bathroom there is plenty of room for someone to be getting ready at the sink while someone else is showering (assuming you are with spouse or someone you would share a bathroom space with like that) The outdoor space was nice, although we did not spend a lot of time in it. We were either visiting family at their place or recovering from the flu we got for Christmas. Kitchen is pretty well stocked with basic appliances/dishes/pots/pans etc. The bed in the master bedroom and the day bed mattresses were comfortable. The bunk bed mattresses were not as comfortable but should be just fine for smaller kids. Don't plan on putting adult sized people on them. We expect to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

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

Comfortable and spacious

Very comfortable and lots of space for 4 adults. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff and Ellen T.

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

Great place in quiet neighborhood.

Tidy , neat and clean. Very relaxed location out of town but close to everything we needed. We would definitely use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

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

Nice

Thanks we would like to return we have relatives in your neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024