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The Big Blue House

3.0 of 5
144 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85705
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Ranked #15 of 56 Tucson B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 100 Reviews
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bellaluna12345
San Diego, California
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

This place was PERFECT!!! I used to go to the University of Arizona and so I visit Tucson often, at least 3 times per year. When my husband comes out with me, we stay in a hotel. It's been a pain to stay in a hotel near 4th that isn't super expensive or kitchy, like Hotel Congress or the Mariott.... More

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LenaPlakias
Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011

My husband and I stayed at this great big blue house. It is clean, comfortable and oh my god the fridge is always full with drinks, yogurts, fresh pastries and fruit. There was only 2 of us but I am sure if we had another person or two in the room there would have been more than enough to feed... More

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ktbrowning
Baldwin City, Kansas
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011

We stayed 4 nights in Room 1. We loved sitting on the porch in the mornings drinking coffee and planning our day. We also enjoyed the quiet nieghborhood. We live in the country and were concerned about 'city noise"--not a problem here. This residential neighborhood is within walking distance of downtown, 4th Ave., and U of A. We would stay... More

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K G, Owner at The Big Blue House, responded to this review
31 July 2011

We enjoyed your company and it is always fun and a pleasure to introduce potential new neighbors to this beautiful University area historic neighborhood. More

catzen
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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11 reviews
45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2011

We stayed here for a week prior to moving into our new house. The cottage was clean and pleasant. We had cats with us and the owners were wonderful about that. I would highly recommend the Big Blue House to anyone looking to stay near the University, 4th St., and downtown. We will recommend the Big Blue House to family... More

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K G, Owner at The Big Blue House, responded to this review
12 July 2011

We are thrilled that you appreciated our free-standing Pet Friendly Cottage. Although the cottage is our only pet friendly room, we do enjoy our furry friends... and we like the pets too. More

desertqueen28
Santa Fe, New Mexico
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 July 2011

A lovely house in a great central location. You felt more at home, and Lea and Ken are like friends, you can talk and ask questions, and find out what you need to know about Tucson. The whole experience was like visiting a good friend who had a really nice house. More

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pickascreen
Urbana, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011

We stayed in "The Big Blue House" during our house hunting trip to Tucson. Our room was beautiful and the Ramsey's were very friendly and helpful. This B&B is a short walk to the U of A and great value for money. Stay here! More

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waitt
Sydney, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011

We stayed here for 3 nights and loved every moment. The photos really do not do the rooms justice. We had room 5 and it was lovely and homely from head to toe, plenty of room for us 4 girls in our twenties. We spent our mornings enjoying the fresh pastries, coffee and tea on the huge wrap around porch,... More

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AZmom56
Fountain Hills, Arizona
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2011

Room 6 is mine! I love that room. It has an awesome bed and really interesting furnishings. Lea, the hostess, was friendly and showed me around the house to see the different rooms and the unique decor of each room. I loved reading about the history of the place in the booklet they created and had in my room. And... More

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K G, Owner at The Big Blue House, responded to this review
2 August 2011

Every time I read this review it makes me smile :) Lea More

NutmegandGinger
Logan, UT
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2011

We stayed two nights. This B&B is charming and has a lot character, a great remodel. We stayed in room #2, much larger than in the picture. Walking distance to 4th street, and downtown. My only complaint is that the room never seemed dark since the porch lights were on all night. We will stay there again if we are... More

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mabcap
Hoboken, New Jersey
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011

Just wanted to say how much we appreciated having such a lovely place to stay for the week. Being able to fix our meals and eat in the room was very convenient and much more relaxing than having to eat at restaurants. Also, it was so much fun to sit on the big front porch and watch people walk by.... More

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