Casa Linda - Tucson

Casa Linda is a century-old craftsman bungalow situated in Tucson's historic Menlo Park neighborhood, home to the Mercado San Augustine and the modern street car. A wide and deep front porch is perfect for enjoying mornings and evenings with friends. - Casa Linda - Tucson
The living room offers comfort and class, with a deep and wide sofa, cozy love seat, and flat screen tv mounted on an adjustable bar. We've also provided books, games and a WiiU. Throw blankets are found under the side table. - Casa Linda - Tucson
Queen sized bed in the front room. - Casa Linda - Tucson
A workspace and charging station is just off the living room and front bedroom. - Casa Linda - Tucson
A generous dining table with bench & chairs, and bar area make up the dining room. - Casa Linda - Tucson
A long and spacious kitchen is fully stocked for you to prepare your favorite meals. Updates include all new appliances including the addition of a dishwasher to make your stay more relaxing. - Casa Linda - Tucson
An electric stove and microwave round out the kitchen. Pots & pans are stored below, pantry items above. A laundry nook hides behind those curtains. - Casa Linda - Tucson
A small mudroom off the kitchen holds extra towels for your stay, as well as the scooter charges and helmets. - Casa Linda - Tucson
The second or back bedroom features another queen size bed, this with a memory foam mattress with cooling pad. Extra pillows and a duvet in cover make for a comfy night's rest. - Casa Linda - Tucson
While smaller, the second bedroom manages to offer a queen bed, side table, dresser and closet space. Frankly my favorite room to sleep in for its coziness. - Casa Linda - Tucson
Updates in the bathroom include a new sink and toilet, filtered shower head and the new flooring and stone bath mat. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and moisturizer are provided. Please remember toilet paper only in toilet. - Casa Linda - Tucson
A full tub with shower and rainfall shower head, offers great pressure and heat!  - Casa Linda - Tucson
The laundry area is in the kitchen, with simple new machines to use. Allergen-free laundry pods are provided. - Casa Linda - Tucson
A covered patio shades the house and provides outdoor relaxation. Enjoy a grill and patio table to have your lunch or dinner outside. - Casa Linda - Tucson
You're welcome to bring out the fire ring and patio benches to enjoy a fireside chat or maybe even s'mores. Please remember to use caution and use away from the house. - Casa Linda - Tucson
A grill, patio table and fire ring are available for your use. Please be kind and clean and store these items when used. - Casa Linda - Tucson
Everyone falls in love with this porch. Great in the mornings for coffee or to catch the sunset at night. The wide railing all the way around is a perfect height for perching. - Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
All windows have black out curtains. - Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
The front or "Master" bedroom has a full dresser and mirror along with a closet and luggage rack. The bed is a hybrid memory foam/pillow top, with a cooling pad. Bedding includes multiple pillows and a duvet in a fresh cover. - Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
We're lucky to have beautiful mature landscaping in the front, which attract wildlife. You can spot birds, bunnies, lizards and more here. - Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
A paved walkway connects the front to the side patio and back deck. You can get all the way round in bare feet if needed. - Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Choose your brew, keurig single serves for a quick trip or brew your favorite roast after settling in. - Casa Linda - Tucson
Two electric scooters are stored in the mud room, and are available for guest use. They are good for riders up to 180 lbs. Use at your own risk and you are responsible for their safe return. Please read guide for full instructions for your own safety - Casa Linda - Tucson
A gas grill with 3 burners and warming rack plus side burner is provided for your use. - Casa Linda - Tucson
Grill like a pro with a full set of grilling tools. - Casa Linda - Tucson
The fire ring is found under the back patio, toward the steps. Please be sure to empty, cover and return here when finished using. - Casa Linda - Tucson
Two planter trellises on wheels offer a bit of color as well as positionable shade on the patio. Please use care when moving, especially when recently watered, as they are heavy; lift slightly as you move them and use the wheel brakes.  - Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson
Thanks to a recently cleared tree on the neighboring lot, there’s now a clear view to the Catalina’s off the back porch.  - Casa Linda - Tucson
Casa Linda - Tucson

Casa Linda - Tucson

4 Guests · 2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom · Vacation Home · Entire place · 750 Sqft
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Immerse yourself in timeless charm! Recently updated 1916 Craftsman, nestled in Menlo Parks historic district. Modern amenities, cozy rooms, pet-friendly, and a delightful front porch. Book now and create cherished memories!

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Welcome to our beautifully updated 1916 Craftsman home, nestled in Menlo Parks historic district and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Weve made extensive upgrades, including new flooring, modern appliances (including a dishwasher!), and enhanced fixtures in the bathroom. The bedroom now offers more space, and the patio has a delightful shade for you to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Youll find a great layout in our 750 sq ft home, making it feel spacious and welcoming. The living-dining area offers ample room and even space for a dedicated work desk. The kitchen is generously sized and connects to a convenient mudroom with easy access to the back door. The bathroom boasts a cozy feel, and weve added a curved shower bar for extra comfort while enjoying the waterfall shower head.

Entertainment options are abundant, from live local TV and streaming services like Hulu and Disney+ on the flat-screen TV with a soundbar, to super-fast WiFi for your favorite media devices. Weve also ensured your devices safety by updating and grounding the outlets throughout the historic home.

Comfort is a priority here with an oversized HVAC unit to keep you cool in the summer and warm on chilly desert nights. Additionally, weve installed two whole-home air cleaners, featuring polarized filters and UV lights, to ensure fresh and healthy air.

Bedroom one offers about 100 sq ft of space, complete with a queen bed, drawers underneath, a nightstand, and a closet. Bedroom two is even cozier, featuring a queen bed, dresser, and side table. The dining room and living room are designed to comfortably seat six, just like the patio set.

Speaking of the patio, its a perfect spot to enjoy the desert landscape and wildlife, especially during cool mornings and evenings. Youll find unlimited seating on the spacious front porch, along with two relaxing lounging-style chairs. The back deck, complete with benches, offers a great space to relax, and a sunshade allows you to enjoy the deck and patio even more. Please note the sunshade may not be available due to monsoon storms in the summer months, when its too hot in the shade anyway.

We happily welcome pets, and we have a dog door at the back and a fully fenced yard for their enjoyment. Pet owners are kindly requested to clean up after their furry friends, both indoors and outdoors.

Special amenities abound, including a grill, fire ring, and two electric scooters.

Please be aware that our neighborhood has a rich history and a diverse mix of properties, ranging from half-million-dollar remodels to new construction and older homes like our charming 1916 cottage. While we take immense pride in our continuous improvement and repair efforts, we want to be transparent that our home may not be the epitome of a fancy old home renovation. The slightly slanted floors, non-square corners, and creaking floors add to the character and charm of our beloved home.

We hope youll find our historic retreat a delightful and inviting place to stay, creating wonderful memories during your time in Menlo Park. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to book your stay!

We’re happy to hear from potential guests with any questions, special requests, about potential future dates or stays over 18 days.

We offer a moderate cancellation policy.
If you choose the discount, non refundable rate, no refunds will be made should you have to cancel, regardless of the reason.

Notes on Linda:
Built in 1916
Craftsman Bungalow
Rare for the era wood construction

Stone fence at front is made of volcanic rock mined at A mountain. You’ll find homes and fences of this rock a lot in the neighborhoods near UA. It can no longer be mined making this a rare and valuable feature.

The art at Linda:
In the dining room west wall is a photo print from the cauldron burn at an early All Souls Procession and a line art drawing created by a friend as he sat at what would now be the end of the dining table, at one of those fun craft parties we used to do. Below is a tile-top table created by Victor. On the north wall is a painting by a local artist purchased at Mr Heads (Craft beers on tap & local art on display in a hip space with exposed-brick walls & a patio, address: 513 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705) on a trip home after moving to San Diego, and over the bar a framed print thats been in most of our houses.

In the living room are framed hand-painted scenes from Mexican artists in Guadalajara, where a part of our family is from.

Over the desk and in the front bedroom are now some large paintings by a local artist I found at the winter street fair 2022. The bedroom hosts Floral Note and an abstract piece in white, while a large floral print greets you on entry from over the desk.

In the back bedroom and kitchen are some floral still lives, by an artist and friend named Richard Zelens, his pieces are typically huge and always vibrant, plus affordable. Above the laundry some pressed flowers by a friend again, from our crafting days.

In the mudroom are a couple second hand farm house style prints and painting.

A note on us as hosts: we are a lower class couple who found long term renters to be too destructive to such an older home, and use airbnb as a means to protect and improve her. We do not make any profit from this venture, as revenues cover costs and the regular maintenance and frequent repairs. We host because we love this house and weve loved using airbnb ourselves, and get real joy out of sharing our unique little home with you.

You have the whole place to yourself.

We are not onsite however easily reached for any issues, and have a team of incredible local professionals who help us.

Youre steps way from one of the best taquerias in town (Sonoran Delights with the fabled Sonoran Hotdog, authentic tacos and dinners, Raspados and Escamoches!), as well as Pats Chili Dogs down Grande Ave in Barrio Hollywood, the Mercado San Augustine with restaurants and stores, and with the street car a block away youre connected to all thats cool about Tucson. Also nearby is the Santa Cruz River Walk or Loop stretching from south of town all the way north (great for biking, jogging, scooter rides), bike rentals (on Bonito just north), the Garden of Gesthemene sculptures and lots more...

Note this is Menlo Park west of I-10, one of Tucson’s oldest neighborhoods. In fact it’s the original “barrio,” the banks of the Santa Cruz having been continuously inhabited for over 4,000 years. It’s a great neighborhood with a mix of historic, traditional and the up & coming. The street Casa Linda is on is quiet and friendly, filled with traditional multi-generational blue-color families and young professionals.

Casa Linda itself is surrounded by two undeveloped lots, whose owners anxiously await the date they can get ahold of Casa Linda and sell it all to a developer, which we have no intention of allowing. The bonus to you is a lot of privacy. We have never had issues, but if either lot is ever a detraction from your stay (due to its state or any activity), please let us know right away and we will get in contact with the owners.

Streetcar, buses, and bikes for rent are all nearby. Easy access to all of downtown Tucson, or enjoy the loop on the Santa Cruz River Walk for a run or stroll.

We outfit Linda with everything new (and some personal treasured favorites) in 2019, and readily replace and upgraded things since, so you have a great furnished place to stay! We like to visit, so if its not up to our standards we fix it, right away.

We do our best to have as low a cleaning fee as possible and pay a living wage; of the $80 fee, all $80 goes to the cleaner. This cleaner rate does not include cleaning any extra amenities used such as the grill or firepit, which would raise the fee by another $40 to plan for their possible use by every guest. Instead, we ask guests whod like to use them, to return these amenities as they found them, or we can arrange small reasonable fees if you would rather not have the hassle.

We do not expect guests to clean, but we do ask that spills, large messes, large amounts of trash be addressed, i.e. just pick up after yourself a little. This helps avoid more mess and stains.

Casa Linda offers both a moderate, and a discounted, non-refundable cancellation policy. If you select the optional, discounted non-refundable option, please be aware that refund will not be made under any circumstance, including medical or family emergencies.

Casa Linda uses a smart lock and thermostat, and bluetooth/aux speakers for your music, and we have plenty of charging cables. The WiFi is on a router and works great!

Pets must be disclosed when booking. Pets not disclosed will incur an additional $100 fee. In the event of a pet mess inside the house, a cleaning kit is available under the kitchen sink, contact us right away for instructions to avoid a stain and any extra cleaning charges.

Any amenities used (grill, patio table, fire ring, scooters, etc.) must be cleaned and put away. A charge will be applied as follows if the cleaners must do this for you:
Cigarette Butts in the yard -$15
Dog poop in the yard - $20
Fire ring not emptied and stored - $15
Grill not cleaned and put away with cover - $20
Patio Table not cleaned and put away with cover - $15
Smoking inside the house - $200

Alternately, if you want a stress free vacation with no clean up (or assistance setting up) , let us know in advance and we can adjust the cleaning fee and cleaners schedule to accommodate!

Sleeping Configuration

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Bedroom 1
1 single bed
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Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
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Bedroom 3
1 queen bed

What this place offers

IconWashing Machine
IconIron & Board
IconHair Dryer
IconLinens Provided
IconFull Kitchen
IconOven
IconFire Pit
IconGas Grill
IconHigh Speed Internet
IconLaptop friendly workspace
IconDesk
IconSmart TV

Nearby activities

IconCycling
IconWalking
IconBird Watching

Suitability

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Child friendly
Crib/Pack 'n Play
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Events allowed
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No smoking allowed
Smoking is only permitted outside; please keep doors and windows to house closed if smoking on the porch or patio.
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Parking Included
Two tandem spaces in drive, plentiful free street parking (permits required at Gem Show, see host).

Meet The Host

Just an old home owner trying to keep it safe for the next 100 years.
IconMember since: November 2022
IconSpeaks: English
IconResponse rate: 100%
IconResponse time: within an hour

Scenic views

IconMountain view
IconCity skyline view
IconGarden view

Location

City
Landmark/Monument
Park

Getting around

Streetcar, buses, and bikes for rent are all nearby. Easy access to all of downtown Tucson, or enjoy the "loop' on the Santa Cruz River Walk for a run or stroll.

Directions

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Policies and Rules

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Check In: 3PM - 12AM (midnight)
Use the Yale lock on the door by first pressing the logo. Enter the door code (sent to you in messages before arrival) and then the checkmark. Press the Yale logo to lock when leaving. We are glad to accommodate early check-in and late check-out requests in the rare instances it is possible; inquiring early on helps make this possible so let us know as soon as possible if you will need this courtesy.
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Check Out: 11AM
Minimum age limit for renters: 21
Maximum occupancy: 4
House Rules
You agree to hold Casa Linda and her owners, Matt & Victor Ventura, harmless and release same from liability for any accident, injury, damage or loss experienced as part of your stay at Casa Linda, and you further assume all responsibilities and liabilities for your use of the property and amenities.

Clean up after yourself, be nice to the neighbors. Smoking ok outside.

All guests MUST read the Home Guide (found in the listing). This is a 100+ year old home, so there are some unique characteristics and tips for making your stay the best it can be.

Pets must be disclosed when booking. Pets not disclosed will incur an additional $100 fee.

Guests are responsible for their own dishes and cleaning up obvious messes, and taking out full trash or when it contains food waste.

Any amenities used (grill, patio table, fire ring, scooters, etc.) must be cleaned and put away. Contact us if you would like our assistance in handling these.

A charge will be applied as follows if the cleaners must do this for you:
Cigarette Butts in the yard -$15
Dog poop in the yard - $20

Report any broken, lost or damaged items to us prior to your departure.No smokingCheck-in is anytime after 3:00 PM
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Damage Deposit Policy
As a security deposit alternative, houfyProtect, an upfront nonrefundable low cost property damage protection policy for just $5 per night, is taken at time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund minus handling fees for cancellations made at least 30-days before arrival. After 30 days, a 50% refund minus handling fees for cancellations made at least 14-days prior to arrival. After 14 days, no refunds without prior approval and agreement.
Notes
We outfit Linda with everything new (and some personal treasured favorites), and readily replace and upgraded things since, so you have a great furnished place to stay! We like to visit, so if it's not up to our standards we fix it, right away.

Pets must be disclosed when booking. Pets not disclosed will incur an additional $100 fee.
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