Title: Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly Holiday home with private pool, near University of Arizona ## Photo gallery for Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly ![Pool - Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly (Tucson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776100/99776100/dede08a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly (Tucson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776100/99776100/9acc483d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly (Tucson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776100/99776100/1bdba5dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly (Tucson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776100/99776100/c71214c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly (Tucson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99780000/99776100/99776100/dc322d8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into the heart of Tucson at Casa Allan James, where modern comfort meets timeless charm. Dive into your private pool, stay productive in your designated workspace, and enjoy year-round comfort with central air conditioning. With a well-appointed kitchen and high-speed Wi-Fi, this urban retreat offers a seamless blend of relaxation and connectivity. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom895 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi £362 includes taxes & fees 21 Feb - 22 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly Immerse yourself in the allure of Casa Allan James, a mid-century bungalow in Tucson. Dive into your private pool, relax in stylish comfort, and stay productive in your designated workspace. This urban retreat is more than a stay; it's a Tucson experience like no other. Book now and savor the heart of Tucson's charm. The space Step into a world where comfort meets style in the heart of Tucson. Casa Allan James isn’t just a place to stay; it’s your ticket to a memorable urban retreat. This mid-century bungalow seamlessly blends modern comfort with timeless charm, offering you an extensive backyard and a refreshing pool to savor the essence of Tucson. TPT License #21318802 Your Urban Oasis: Inviting Pool: Immerse yourself in cool, crystal-clear waters or soak up the sun poolside. It’s the ultimate relaxation spot. Your private pool is available year-round, though unheated and best enjoyed May through October, with pool temps being "crisp" at the beginning and end. Central A/C: Enjoy year-round comfort with our central air conditioning, a welcome relief on warm Tucson days. “Mini-Office”: Stay productive while on vacation with your own designated workspace - perfect for remote work or planning your Tucson adventures. Modern Kitchen: Unleash your inner chef in our well-appointed kitchen. It’s equipped with everything you need to whip up culinary delights. Seamless Connectivity: Stay connected to the digital world with high-speed Wi-Fi, making it easy to plan your Tucson explorations or catch up on emails. Premium Queen Beds: Recharge in style on our top-quality queen-size beds, ensuring restful nights for all. Security: For peace of mind, access our ADT security system upon request. What Our Guests Say: • “This is the best you will find!! It’s clean, private, and has an awesome pool!! We love it here!” - Scott, August 2023 • “2nd time staying here and will be making it our 3rd in a couple months. It’s our go-to when coming to Tucson.” - Donna, August 2023 • “Shawn’s house is close to where my daughter lives in Tucson, an ideal location for me when visiting. Really enjoyed the pool and privacy. Very comfortable and uncluttered house.” - Donna, August 2023 • “My wife and I attended a work conference in Tucson and brought our two-year-old daughter with us. This was a great place for us all to stay. The hosts were very communicative, and our daughter loved the pool.” - Jason, August 2023 • “This is a comfortable, private place with a well-stocked kitchen and a fantastic pool! We will definitely be back!” - Casey, July 2023 • “Casa Allan James was the perfect location for our staycation with friends. This Desert Bungalow is unique and filled with handpicked artwork and furniture that set it apart.” - Casey, July 2023 • “We think of Shawn’s place as our ‘summer home’. It’s always an amazing week filled with swimming and relaxing.” - Cady, July 2023 Escape to Casa Allan James and immerse yourself in Tucson’s allure. Book now and experience urban living at its finest! Guest access You have complete and private access to the entire home and property. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling - 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Security Deposit Required of up to $500\. Minimum age to rent is 21. Renter Agreement must be signed within 24 hours after booking. For last-minute reservations, agrmnt must be signed before check-in info will be sent. NO Smoking. NO parties/events. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming cats only 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b72626x ## About the area Midtown, a neighbourhood in Tucson, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Saguaro National Park and Sabino Canyon, while Old Tucson Studios and Pima Air and Space Museum are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Tucson Convention Center or Kino Sports Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Tucson travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tucson.dx602986) [View more Holiday homes in Tucson](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tucson-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602986-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.23746%2C-110.96503&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bQjoyGiajt6w9ZgqMSASSQO5Bac=) Tucson, AZ ### What's nearby - 4th Avenue 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - University of Arizona 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Centennial Hall 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Rialto Theatre 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Tucson Convention Center 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Getting around - Tucson Station 8 min drive - Tohono Transit Center 13 min drive - Tucson International Airport (TUS) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 7 min walk - Time Market 9 min walk - Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 9 min walk - Gentle Ben's Brewing Co. 15 min walk - Starbucks 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly? ### How much is parking at Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly? ### What time is check-in at Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly? ### What time is check-out at Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly? ### Where is Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mid-Century Retreat | Private Pool+Pet Friendly Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily R. 16 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway This was a great place for us to stay and be able to explore Tucson! Cozy and the hosts were very accommodating. The outdoor pool area is amazing! ##### Emily R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie N. 13 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay We had a great weekend stay. The house was very comfortable, with a really nice remodeled kitchen. Quiet neighborhood, that was just down the road from U of A. ##### Melanie N. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian J. 6 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well done Everything was as advertised and it was a very nice place to hang my hat for 5 days. Neighborhood was kind of funky and fun. If the pool could have been a couple degrees warmer I’d have no complaints at all. Would stay here again! ##### Brian J. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina K. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a U of A visit This cute little house was exactly as advertised. Host provided detailed check-in/check-out instructions. Parking was easy (and mostly shaded!). Loved having my very own pool :) Would definitely stay again when in Tucson. ##### Katrina K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melody C. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absoloutley Perfect! We loved evwrything about our stay. It was clean and the backyard was dreamy. Loved all the art and little touches. Will stay again! ##### Melody C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracie G. 24 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Completely darling This property is exactly as advertised - adorable, well situated, and the owners are very responsive. It’s an older bungalow on the smallish size (much like the house I grew up in), but perfectly big enough for our needs. I have spent up to 2 weeks at a stretch here and it’s my Tucson go-to favorite. ##### Tracie G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy First time staying at this VRBO and it was great! Very clean, inside and out, including the grounds and pool. Comfortable furniture. Safe neighborhood. One block to Eegee’s, a local sub sandwich place with cold slushies. There’s an upscale hot-pot there, too.It’s 1 block from the #4 SunTran, which connects with the #25 SunTran line to the Tucson Airport. #4 also connects quickly to U of Arizona campus. SunTran is free.It’s about 1 miles from Fry’s Grocery, which seems to be part of the Kroger grocery chain. ##### Sarah H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Debra B. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was ok. The television was very old in the front room and did not work well with the remote, but that was not that serious. What is scary is the security system. ALL of the doors lock together and when I was in the backyard I got locked outside as I had left my phone in the house. There is NO exit from the backyard as all gates are padlocked and I was locked out from 3:15 until 10:15 at night when my son came home from work. This could have been disasterous as I am 70 and it was in the 100's. I could have had a medical emergency and only could have gotten in from breaking a door or window. This is also illegal, there HAS to be a way out of backyard. In addition, the last day the inside alarm kept going off. I am more concerned about the safety more than anything. The backyard was lovely, the host was very responsive, the house was equipped with all that we needed, the beds were incredible but this WAS a scary situation. ##### Debra B. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen D. 14 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing property - close location to UofA, adorable house that was very clean and well stocked, and great pool area that was very private. We’ll definitely look to stay here again! ##### Karen D. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori P. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip Great location. Less than 10 miles to alot of activities we wanted. House was very stocked. Property manager touch bases to verify all was good. Would definitely stay again. Thanks Matt ##### Lori P. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy F. 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Nancy F. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ---