As an Airbnb Superhost with over a decade of experience managing short-term rental properties, I love the satisfaction that comes from helping others create lasting vacation memories that bring them joy for years to come. I hope our paths cross someday soon! Your hosts Bree & Bear do not live on the property but do live right down the street and can be reached by message or phone between the hours of 8AM-9PM Tucson time.

Welcome to Cactus Cottage, a vintage 1BD/1BA guesthouse in the heart of Tucson that stylishly pairs retro charm w/ modern comforts. Complete w/ full kitchen, private bathroom w/ combo tub, fast WiFi & a 43” smart TV, you’ll feel right at home in this charming, relaxing getaway. The beautiful, historic Blenman Elm neighborhood boasts a bike score of 97, a walk score of 75, and is close to many of Tucson’s main attractions. Whether for business or pleasure, you’ll find it all at Cactus Cottage!

The historic Blenman Elm neighborhood was established in 1900 & is said to be the "vanguard" of the ranch-style home in Tucson. Architecturally significant, the neighborhood features 17 styles of homes that were popular between the 1920s & the 1950s, including 21 homes built by Swiss-born Tucson architect Josias Joesler. It is a diverse neighborhood with pockets of wildlife you might not expect in the city. Historical landmarks dot the Blenman Elm landscape, including the Arizona Inn, which opened in 1930; SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church & School, which opened in 1931; and Blenman Elementary School, which rang its bells for the first time in 1942. Blenman Elm is the 3rd most walkable neighborhood in Tucson. With a bike score of 95 & a wallk score of 71, it is just a 10-minute walk/2-minute drive to the historic Arizona Inn, a 4-minute drive to University Medical Center, & a 4-minute drive to University of Arizona. Dining ranges from upscale pizzerias, to colorful Mexican cantinas serving homestyle cuisine, to sports bars & brewpubs featuring impressive happy hour specials. Himmel Park has tree-lined paths for jogging and cycling, a summer pool & open-air theater in the fall. Nearby attractions ------------------------- - Arizona Inn (a 10-minute walk away!) - University of Arizona (a 3-minute drive away!) - Tucson Botanical Gardens - Arizona State & Arizona History Museums - The Mini Time Machine Museum - Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium Nearby restaurants ------------------------- - Arizona Inn - Prep & Party - Culinary Dropout - Kingfisher - Flora's Market Run - Miss Saigon - El Charro - El Guero Canelo - Feast Nearby grocery stores & markets ----------------------------- - Flora's Market Run - Whole Foods - Sprouts - Trader Joe’s - Albertson's - Safeway - Fry's - Bashas’ Nearby shopping ------------------------- Boutique shopping centers with restaurants (Broadway Village, Plaza Palomino) and more mainstream options (Target, CVS, Walmart)