An entire town dedicated to the arts, Tubac will take you through throngs of museums, galleries, and historic buildings. You’ll find over 100 establishments related to art, including jewelry shops, decor boutiques, gift shops, potteries, and artists’ studios. You’ll certainly have a day of full creative discoveries. Tubac was originally a garrison, which was later repopulated by farmers, ranchers, and miners. Today, this town is widely known as an art colony that holds the long-running arts festival every February. Tubac has an active art school that has produced high-class talents, including the sculptor Bob Brisley and watercolorist Al Romo. You can also engage in a month-long study of art. Or you can stop by Tubac on your way to the historic Camino Real, a highway known as a major trade route during the Spanish era. Either way, check out our recommended Airbnb vacation rentals in Tubac, Arizona.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on July 25, 2024.
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1. Casita close to a golf resort (from USD 90)
A cottage that is a few paces away from the golf course welcomes you in Tubac for short- and long-term stays. This Airbnb vacation rental is friendly to dogs. It even has a dog door! The patio comes with a new heat lamp and the parking is private. You have access to WiFi so you can stay digitally connected for work while on vacation. You can use the grill, microwave, and fridge for storing and cooking meals.
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sandra’s little kaseeta is a sweet room with all the amenitiesthere's plenty of closet space and a large bathroom with an awesome showerthe amenities were comfortable clean and included everything we neededthe small but adequate kitchen area has nice appliances glassware coffee and tea assortment etcthe bed was extremely comfortableCleanliness:
clean and comfortablea very clean and comfortable place to stayher place was clean and quietgreat place convenient and cleansparkling clean neat comfy and many thoughtful touchesHost:
she was a great host: thoughtful friendly and welcomingsandra was a great host who went over and abovesandy was very responsive throughout the reservation process and while i stayed at her casitaexpect a very nice place and a great hostsandra was an amazing host highly recommendedRead more reviewsLocation:
great location easy walk to town and the resortgreat location - just what i neededvery cute place slept great walking distance to everything in towngreat location right in the tubac golf resorteasy walk to town beautiful scenery
2. Spacious child-friendly apartment (from USD 85)
Homey interiors that remind you of the good-old Spanish days welcome you in this Airbnb vacation rental that fits five guests. Fully furnished, the apartment features kid-friendly facilities (crib, high chair, books, toys, and dinnerware) and it is only a few steps away from the Tubac Art Festival venue. If you’re in Tubac for business, you’ll appreciate the fast ethernet and WiFi connection available in this rental. Among the stunning features of the house is its walled courtyard with a pretty little fountain and its kitchen with a spacious layout.
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a lovely apartment with a great walled courtyard and fountainthe bedroom has a very comfortable bed ended up sleeping way too muchthe kitchen is very well equipped including a keuriggeorge's place looks just like the pictures on site it's lovely comfortable and exudes south west charmthe apartment was so charming and comfortable with every convenience that you could hope forCleanliness:
clean and spacious apartment with personalityplenty of clean high quality linensvery clean and well equipped for a night or long termclean organized and everything i could have asked for to be comfortableincluded breakfast clean quiet and comfortableHost:
george was a great hostgeorge was a great hostgreat host and great spotgeorge was the perfect hostgeorge is a wonderful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was great walking distance to everythingwonderful place in great locationperfect location for staying in tubacgreat location and such a beautiful place close to restaurants and shopswalking distance to everything and beautiful home
3. Sunny ranch house with pool
Take art inspiration from mother nature and stay at this fully furnished salmon-colored casa with a pool, a spacious yard, and a covered patio swing. This Airbnb vacation rental in the historic Valle Verde Ranch is within walking distance to the village center and Tubac Presidio State Park. It also features direct access to Anza Trail, a serene place for biking, hiking, and camping. The location is close to birdwatching areas, too. You’ll witness hawks and warblers flying around the house.
Tubac, Arizona, United States
4.29 km (2.7 mi) from Tumacacori National Historical ParkSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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the space was perfect clean and beautiful in a gorgeous areabeautiful comfortable private and cleanRead more reviewsHost:
kelley is a wonderful host and shared his local knowledge and recommendations with uskelley was a fantastic host full of great information and genuinely kindit's truly a one of a kind place
4. Pleasant casita in a convenient location (from USD 79)
You can have the entire guesthouse to yourself or share it with a friend. This Airbnb vacation rental in the south is close to Anca Trail, Tubac Presidio State Park, and the village commercial district. Here, you have a quality coffee maker, a fridge, microwave, AC, WiFi, and Roku TV. You can use the chiminea to keep you warm or, better yet, to prepare your all-time favorite S'mores. After a day of discovering places and scavenging for art pieces, you can watch Netflix and chill in this cozy casita.
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lol he had written instructions for use of tv heater/air conditioner places to eat etcbob's casita is small but has everything needed for a comfortable stayla casita is an adorable little space with a comfortable bathroomCleanliness:
very tiny very clean very cozyclean quiet very comfortable placeeverything was clean and the bed was comfyclean easy check in comfortablevery nice place to stay clean and comfortable roomHost:
thank you bob for being a great hostbob was a wonderful host and provide insight to the area and morebob is a very welcoming host precise and complete in his info reactive and kindbob was gracious and kind and quick with communicationsbob is very friendly and communicativeRead more reviewsLocation:
great location walk to downtown tubaclocation worked great for melocated easy walking distance to the downtown of the arts community of tubaceasy walk to town (10ish mins) and attractionsif you are looking for a cute quiet place where you can walk into town this is it
5. Spanish-inspired house with private patio (from USD 113)
Previously an old cigar store annex now a stylish Tucson guesthouse, this Airbnb vacation rental is a bestseller among stogie lovers. It stands next to Grumpy Gringo’s Fine Cigars and is not far away from major attractions (art galleries, museums, restaurants, festivals, and birding areas). The property has a bath, a spacious lounge, a private patio, and a laundry area. During the busy art festival season, free parking passes are available when you book this rental.
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the ambience of candles in the fireplace and coffee table were a delightthe bed and living room furniture were all very comfortableit is hugh with beautiful comfortable furnishingseasy to find perfect location in tubac private courtyard very comfortable bed & furnishingsbed was very comfortable and the space itself was cozyCleanliness:
a small refrigerator & coffee maker super clean & friendly people everywhereit was very clean and c/bud was extremely hospitableHost:
pleasant host and relaxing accomodationthe hosts were friendly and very sweet to my service dogthe most friendly airbnb host i’ve metthe hosts are warm and welcoming as well as being very attentive to our special needsour host was easy to communicate with and was there when we arrived to greet usRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfectthis was the perfect location for experiencing the quaint village of tubacadorable apartment in an excellent locationi highly recommend this airbnb it is right downtown so you can walk everywheretruly unique place in an unique community
6. Luxury three-bedroom casa (from USD 225)
This luxury Airbnb vacation rental is within walking distance from Tubac Golf Resort or the village center. Ideal for six people, this casa with rich, warm Spanish-inspired interiors has three bedrooms, two baths, a living room, and a kitchen for cooking and baking. You can bring home Tucson paintings from nearby shops. Better yet, bring home happy memories with you after visiting scenic attractions such as Tumacacori National Historic Park, Tubac Nogales, Patagonia, among others.
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beds were very comfortable tooCleanliness:
it was exceptionally clean and comfortablebeautiful home and very cleanthe property was very cleansuper clean neat and tastefully decorateddon & kisha's house is spotless and beautifulHost:
they were so responsive and helpfulgreat house super hosts very responsive kind and generousdon & kisha were very responsive to our requestshosts: fast and friendly communicators great book of tips about the area toothey were so kind to leave fun snacks in the kitchen to welcome usRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing gem in wonderful location in tubac location: awesome & super close to the resortwalking opportunities were great with the golf course and community so closewhat a great house and location the house is beautifully decorated and has incredible viewseasy walk into town or the golf resort and toddler friendlythis is the place to relax in roomy luxury
7. Pleasant ranch house (from USD 85)
Experience a laidback holiday and stay at this cozy property on a 6-acre (2.43-hectare) ranch with a vegetable garden. Enjoy watching the sunrise (or the sunset, depending on your favorite) from the front porch of this fully equipped Airbnb vacation rental. Plus, you get the rare chance of feeding donkeys and alpacas. The village center is 1 mile (1.61 km) away from the rental. You can walk or drive to get to downtown Tubac.
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it is exactly as described but the breakfast is deliciousthe room was perfect for the two of usand the breakfasts were simply outstandingthe breakfasts were really tasty-what a bonus huge portionsthe room is comfortable and privateCleanliness:
christy's place was very pretty and cleanthe casita was clean comfortable and privatethe bathroom seemed to be remodeled and nice and cleanHost:
your hosts are wonderfulwonderful hosts very friendly and communicativethe owners are delightful and have 4 dogs who are just the sweetest thingsvery helpful and knowledgeable with the local vibethe owners are super nice and easy to talk toRead more reviewsLocation:
super cute and fun placefrank's breakfasts were wonderful location was great quiet peaceful yet so close to i 19great place to stay feels a world away but still close to downtown tubacbarney burro is especially gentle and cute and the alpacas are so special to see up closebeautiful ranch with fun animals and very close to tubac
8. Furnished upper bedroom with gorgeous balcony (from USD 237)
Stay in this upper bedroom for two with elegant interiors and a balcony that overlooks the wide grounds. Every room in Dessert Willow Unit 4 is tastefully decorated, even the bathroom and kitchen. Gorgeous sunroom, overarching French windows, scenic waterfalls koi pond, wood fireplace - everything about this place spells out elegant beauty. It’s perfect for a honeymoon or retreat. You even get to enjoy discounted access to the Soulistic Healing Center.
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the gardens on property were spectacular and the room was adorablethe price was great and the rooms were great as wellCleanliness:
quiet well appointed cleanclean & sweet and great serene peaceful locationgreat location super clean beautiful home kind hosts quiet and peacefulthe place was very clean very quiet and in walking distance to everythingbeautiful gem in the heart of tubac spacious and true arizona charmHost:
the host was very accommodating and even left us fresh fruitwhen i called to ask questions they answered the phone immediately and were extremely helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location walking to all in the village; yet privateexcellent location in old town tubac close to the arts districtadorable place and great locationit's a great location and our stay was wonderfulthis place is great super private yet close to town
9. Lovely townhouse with an outdoor heated pool
Spend your Tubac holiday in a lovely two-story townhouse with access to an outdoor heated pool and a fitness center. You can get fit while on holiday. This fully furnished two-bedroom Airbnb vacation rental sleeps six and features a walk-in closet and a bathtub in the master’s bedroom. Your activity options include playing golf, joining art tours in downtown Tubac, hiking, and even horseback riding.
Tubac, Arizona, United States
3.67 km (2.3 mi) from Tumacacori National Historical ParkTop guest reviews
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each bedroom has a queen bed with a very comfortable mattress its own bathroom and walk-in closetthe complex also has nice amenities which i didn’t use but nice to have pool hot tub gymthe bathrooms had good water pressure and the living room was enjoyable and nicethe place itself is beautiful but needed cleaning and repair of wifihaving a pool and hot tub was fantasticCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable accomadationsthe condo was clean and quietvery clean very comfortableit was clean and well keptvery clean bright comfortable spaceHost:
shay is a wonderful hostshay was an amazing hostshay is a great host and very accessible via phone or texta quick note in advance to let us know the dishwasher was awaiting repair would have been helpfulthe host was helpful before our arrival and answered all our questionsRead more reviewsLocation:
walking distance to fun shopping areagreat location ideal for cyclingthe location was great for my needswe enjoyed shay’s place the location is ideal to visit tubac/nogales and close off highwaygreat location price and overall stay
10. Designer's home with pool
Your family and friends can stay at this beautiful designer’s house in a quiet neighborhood for a luxurious staycation in Tubac. This single-level home sleeps four people and it features a kitchen, a living room, a bath, a heating/cooling system, a washing area, WiFi, and a walk-in closet. You have access to a large pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, and a large courtyard with a lovely fountain. A commercial-grade BBQ grill is available for weekend group meals.
Tubac, Arizona, United States
3.98 km (2.5 mi) from Tumacacori National Historical ParkAccommodates: 4
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exceptionally well-stocked with free bottled water and coffee and all the kitchen utencils you could imagineCleanliness:
this is a beautiful townhome quiet clean comfortable with everything you needuse pot and pan cycle to clean dishesRead more reviewsHost:
host did a great job if making the stay easy and comfortablesunny was a pleasure and very accommodating
Bask in the beauty of Tubac, Arizona
Holidays in an art colony like Tubac should be spent in rentals that reflect the town’s reputation for beauty, artistic pursuits, and historical significance. Whether you’re in town for a stopover, a weeklong of fun joining art festivals and scenic excursions, or a monthlong of art study, stay only in warm, comfortable, and pleasantly styled spaces. Choose any from the list above.
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