[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Old Southwest Luxury & Glamor - Bolsius House Vacation home in Tucson with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103550000/103546000/103545969/2a5a21c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103550000/103546000/103545969/e486ac62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103550000/103546000/103545969/8a215f37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103550000/103546000/103545969/2898ba15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103550000/103546000/103545969/a865d09e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Old Southwest Luxury & Glamor - Bolsius House. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Old Southwest Luxury & Glamor - Bolsius House Discover historic charm at Bolsius House. Originally crafted from Fort Lowell ruins, this 3-bed, 3-bath haven by artist Charles Bolsius boasts scenic Santa Catalina Mountain views. Nestled in Old Fort Lowell Historic District, enjoy a salon-style living room, kitchen, sitting room, dining room, and patios/gardens. Close to dining, shopping, hiking; just 20 mins from Downtown and 6 miles from U of A. Immerse in Tucson's allure, blending history, luxury, and privacy. Your perfect retreat awaits. Step into luxury and history at Bolsius House, where 150-years of history have been lovingly restored. The combination of modern amenities and heritage set the stage for an unforgettable stay. This unique retreat features a salon-like living room, formal dining, TV room, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen, and enchanting patios. Adorned with regional antiques and 20th-century local art, it's an Old Pueblo gem. Enjoy modern comforts like high-speed internet, HD TV, and vintage Italian road bikes. Architectural highlights, including a kiva fireplace, wooden ceilings, hand carved door, hand-plastered walls, and polished concrete floors, blend history with connectivity. Immerse yourself in Tucson's past while savoring every contemporary luxury at Bolsius House. Nestled in the heart of the Old Fort Lowell Historic District, Bolsius House is located on the edge of a mesquite bosque, near the confluence of the Rillito River and Pantano Wash. Amidst scattered mud adobe ruins, ancient mesquite trees, creosote bushes, and captivating views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, it offers a serene retreat. This property, once an early Hohokam village dating back to the Snaketown phase (C.E. 700-750), transitioned through the Hohokam Classic period (C.E. 1150-1450). In the 1870s, it became part of the US Territorial Fort Lowell. The 1930s-1960s saw it flourish as a hub for a southwestern artist colony, creating a microcosm of the rich cultural tapestry of the Southwest. The property is located near the intersection Fort Lowell Road and Craycroft Road. The house is set back from the street surrounded by desert vegetation but on the patios the sound of traffic is audible. There is high speed wireless internet. streaming TV services including Netflix. Spectacular desert views Private courtyards Out door lounge seating and dining area Three bedrooms with king-size and queen beds with Tuft and Needle Mattresses. Living room, dining room, library sitting room with with fireplaces Professional-grade kitchen Three bathrooms with showers and two clawfoot soaking tubs. Wi-Fi, TV, sound system, safe. Central Air-conditioning, heating. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Bicycles - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycles - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Property does not allow children - Recycling - Solar energy - Unit size: 3,000 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36080000/36077100/36077074/c1464098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Farmhouse Charm Meets Modern Luxury – Pool Included! 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Close and lock the windows and doors when leaving the premises. Lost key fobs will result in a 100.00 replacement fee. Bicycles: Use at Your Own Risk. Helmets are provided. The host is not responsible for any accidents or injuries. No fires in fireplaces. If rules are broken or property damaged during stay we retain the right to cancel your reservation without a refund. Guest responsible for all damage. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.265594,-110.87548&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aw%7DcEvjvcT%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%3FQ%40QBQ%40Q%40QBSBQBQ%40OBQDSBODQBQDQDODQDODOFQDOFODQFMFQHOFOFOFMHOHMFMHOHMHMHMJKHMJMHKJMJKJKJKJKJKJIJKLKJILILIJGLILILGLIJGNGLGLELGNGLELENELCNELCNENCLCNCLANCNANCNAL%3FNANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDNBLDLBNDLDNFLDLFLDNHLDLFLHJFLHLHLFLHJHJHLJJJLHJJHJJJLJHJJLHJJLHLJJHLHLHNHLHLFLHNFLFPHLFNFPFLDPFNFNDPDNDNFPBNDPDPBPDNBRBPBNBP%40PBR%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPARAR%3FPAPAPAPCPAPCRAPCPCNCPCRENCPEPEPCNGPENENEPGNGNEPGNGNGNILGPGLINGLILILINILILKJILKLIJKLIJMJKJIJKJMHKJMJKHKHMHMFMHMHKFMHMFMDOHMDMFMDOFMDODMBMDOBODMBOBOBM%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOCMCOCOEMCOEMCOEMEMEOGMGMEMGOGKGMIMGMIMIKGMIMIKIMKKKKIKIKMKKKKKKKMIKKMIMKKIMIMIMIOGMIMIOGMGOGOIOGOGOEQGOEOGQEOEOEQEOEQCQEQCOESCQAOCQCQCSAQAQCQAQ%3FQAQAS%3FSAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7mktxIRBhV8NBy1IVeNBdq3fHVI=) Tucson, AZ #### What's nearby - Tucson Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.5 km - Park Place Mall - 7 min drive - 5.7 km - University of Arizona - 9 min drive - 8.0 km - Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 11 min drive - 9.1 km - Reid Park Zoo - 11 min drive - 9.5 km #### Getting around - Tohono Transit Center - 20 min drive - Tucson Station - 24 min drive - Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Quesadillas - ‬16 min walk - ‪Trident Grill II - ‬2 min drive - ‪Amelias Mexican Kitchen - ‬18 min walk - ‪Pacos Mexican Food - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Old Southwest Luxury & Glamor - Bolsius House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Old Southwest Luxury & Glamor - Bolsius House? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Old Southwest Luxury & Glamor - Bolsius House? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Old Southwest Luxury & Glamor - Bolsius House located? > Located in Old Fort Lowell, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of San Pedro Chapel and Fort Lowell Museum. 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