Sophia’s place is a great choice for a short or long stay in Tucson! It is centrally located in the heart of the city, which is a huge plus. In the past, we have stayed on the perimeter, and it took an hour or more to get everywhere. Being downtown, you are 10 minutes or less to the Whole Foods and other grocery stores; five minutes from the best pizza, some of the best restaurants, or the Mercato or Annex, which are great fun. You can visit either side of Saguaro, Mt. Lemmon, Madiera Canyon, Catalania State Park, and many other outdoor attractions in 30 minutes or less and then be back intown for evening activities. You are one mile from a great clean laundromat. This proximity actually changed how I feel about Tucson as a city.
The space itself is a true little oasis. Sophia has thoughtfully landscaped and designed the space, with a sitting area, lovely garden and fire pit. There is a solid metal fence that closes you in from the city, so you can relax in nature while being in the heart of downtown! The spot feels safe and secure, while being tranquil and calm in the heart of an urban environment. We are on a x-country road trip, and from experience I can say that spots like this are hard to find in cities.
Sophia was helpful with recommendations and quick to respond in communication. She was also incredibly gracious. We actually extended our stay in Tucson by a day, in part because the environment was so perfect.