Peppertrees B & B Inn

Peppertrees is one of my favorite B&Bs. I have stayed repeatedly since 2004 in both the now reconfigured East Wing House and my favorite, the Casita which is very well conceived in décor, comfortable and private. The location is terrific, a very short walk from the University Blvd entrance to the University of Arizona – the older part of the campus. There is onsite parking a plus in that part of Tucson.
Ron and Jill McCormick are great innkeepers, friendly and attentive. They were wonderfully supportive and understanding during a difficult 2014 stay which had to be curtailed because of my wife’s illness.
Jill trained at the Culinary Institute of America, was a chef pre-​9/​11 at Windows on the World and owned and operated a pastry shop in Alexandria, Va. before returning to take over Peppertrees from her mother. Her breakfasts are works of art which are served in good weather in a lovely patio, graced with a fountain and shade. She accommodates additional breakfast guests on advance notice for a reasonable surcharge.

hands down, the nicest b & b i have EVER stayed at, and i stay at one in every ciry where i travel. décor and garden gorgeous, super-​helpful and friendly folks in Jill and Sean, but what puts it over the top are the incredibly thoughtful extras, like the tiny pitchers of fresh flowers everywhere in my room; and Jill is a CIA grad and sure cooks like it. will come here every time i am in Tucson, to be sure!

Keeping it short, my stay at Peppertree was both a pleasant experience and a great value. Jill a CIA trained pastry chef provided perhaps one of the best breakfasts I can remember and Ron her husband the conversation. the Casita was clean and also very comfortable and the grounds very nicely maintained. This is also one block from the start of the University of Arizona campus and surrounded by nice community features including an incredible upscale small market and wood burning oven pizzaria. If you like B&Bs this one is great.

Peppertrees is an outstanding value in a pleasant in-​town Tucson neighborhood near the University of Arizona. You get a house, not a room, including bedroom, living room, kitchen and small eating area. Ours also had a private garden patio.
Everything is clean, in tip-​top condition, comfortable (although a bit cramped in a few spots), and tastefully decorated. The owners are available, pleasant, and helpful.
Breakfast is an experience. This is not just competent home cooking — this is professional cuisine. You would pay $ 20 or more per person at any resort, and it would not be as good as what you get at Peppertrees.

I was looking for a place to stay in Tucson last minute; hotels were almost fully booked and AirBnB ‘s results weren’t too nice. Then I found this B&B. I am HAPPY I came across their website. The reservation was VERY easy! Location is wonderful if you like walking around towns. Tucson’s UofA area is pretty cool, with many restaurants, bars, and nifty places to go, all walking distance from Peppertrees. We stayed in the Casita. Decoration was gorgeous yet simple. The view to the little garden in the back was priceless. Bed was VERY comfortable. Now, the highlight of our stay was Jill’s cuisine. I read reviews that it was amazing, but having the experience yourself will be unforgettable! For us it made a difference and we loved it. Will definitely plan to go back and stay there!

We love to stay in B&B inns and Peppertrees ranks among the best in which we have ever stayed. Jill, a classically trained chef, prepared amazing breakfasts delivered to our door when we were ready by her husband, Ron. They have great outdoor space, but it was a little too cool to eat outside during Christmas week. Her manchego cheese stuffed omelet is the best egg dish I have ever eaten. I am still dreaming about it and all of her egg dishes along with her creative vegetable and potato sides and beautiful and healthy fruit plates. The grounds of the inn provide citrus and herbs used in her cooking. Her homemade, lavendar flavored compotes were delicious. We stayed in the Casita which our children described as a Hobbit House. Nice clean space with a private patio and lots of seating areas. Lovely accommodations, really good food, great bed, and gracious hosts. Doesn’t get any better than that (and we were there during Christmas week. They live on the grounds with their young family). Highly recommend.

This place is wonderful. I had family coming into town and they booked one of their suites for a couple of days.
The rooms: their suites are basically just little apartments, complete with two floors, bedroom, bathrooms, kitchen with dining area, living room, and a little private patio in the back. There is also a big beautiful garden/​yard with a patio and a water fountain that is shared by the guests. Everything is very clean and tidy and beautifully arranged. For example, the hotel owners (a married couple) put fresh flowers on the dining table, there are nice paintings on the walls, the shelf in the living room has various books, and there are magazines in the bathrooms. When my folks arrived, there were little snacks on the kitchen table and water, milk, and lavender lemonade in the fridge.
Food: one of the hotel owners is a chef and she is amazing. The breakfast she makes is like a piece of art. She also makes dinner for the guests upon request, which is just as fantastic. I have never eaten a meal as good at any restaurant I have been to in Tucson and, in fact, most places. By the way, the meals are brought to the individual apartments; you can also eat outside in the patio.
Staff: the hotel owners do almost everything themselves. For example, there are no employees who bring the breakfast to the apartments but the hotel owners do it themselves. They are extremely friendly and accommodating and always happy to chat a little with their guests. They also have an adorable little daughter who sometimes brought us the breakfast.
I can highly recommend this place. My folks loved it here.

We had a wonderful experience! Beautiful private home, colorful, clean and comfortable. Delicious breakfast! Great location. We will be back!

Have been to so many BB places in the country, Jill and Ron’s place is the best, without doubt. The whole place is so thoughtfully designed, They are so friendly and the kids are so adorable. Definitely will come back!

My in-​laws’ stay here has proven to be consistently pleasant! The breakfast is fabulous, and each room has tons of character. My personal favorite room is the Spanish Room, where the California King bed is atrociously big and comfy. Never disappointed!

The general set up a few condo’s around a super cute secret garden/​patio. The breakfast here was one of the best I’ve had in Tucson. Only downside is when traveling as a couple, renting a two bedroom condo is a bit excessive. This would be an ideal place if we had kids OR traveling with a large group.

We loved Peppertrees! Went to Tucson for a weekend getaway to see the All Souls Procession. Excellent location right by U of A campus. Many restaurants, bars, novelty shops in walking distance. Another couple, my husband and I booked essentially half a house. We had two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen, living room and patio all to ourselves. It was a perfect relaxing weekend. Breakfast was wonderful and almost too pretty to eat! It was a very nice treat to have a platter of snacks waiting and homemade lemonade in the fridge. The owners were very kind and accommodating.

Wonderful time at the Peppertrees! Beautiful gardens, lovely rooms, elegant gourmet breakfast. Extremely kind and attentive proprietors. Location is excellent for enjoying the local community.

Loved this establishment and wish we could have stayed longer to try out the breakfast. We were here for weekend orientation at U of A which is within walking distance and you can take the public transportation from the airport — no need to rent a car. If the sample refreshments and fruits/​pastries and nuts set out on our arrival are any indication of the food if you decide to eat here… FABULOUS. The décor and privacy and care of their garden (note there aren’t many lawns in Tucson; after all it is the desert). Wish this were our home. The attention to detail. Both Ron and Jill are four star hosts. I was told Jill was a pastry chef at Four Seasons back east. We will be back! Thank you again for making our brief visit to Tucson a delight.

Wonderful place!!! Beautiful secluded surroundings minutes from the University of Arizona. Ron and Jill are gracious hosts. The breakfast is absolutely delicious and exquisitely presented. I will definitely be back!

Great location, outstanding gourmet breakfasts, comfy beds with soft sheets and clean roomy bathrooms. Perfect. Great value

Stayed here with my parents during our trip to Arizona and we stayed in the Sunrise suite. Jill was very nice and welcoming. I really liked how we had lots of privacy with our own little guest house (2 floors, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths) and I had my own room as opposed to sharing a hotel room with my parents for almost same price.
I am a light sleeper and had a little trouble sleeping because I could hear Amtrak faintly at night and in the morning, the light would shine in even with the curtains closed. I was also super bummed that we didn’t get any of the homemade lemonade or green tea :(but breakfast was delicious! :) Overall, a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Very clean and well thought out living quarters for the guests. Very clean and every need is considered; u forgot your nail clippers, there is a whole grooming set is supplied. There are little (not so little to me) touches such as complementary homemade lavender lemonade waiting for you in the fridge upon arrival should be enough to give you an idea about what type of place this is: it is like your home but better! Great gourmet breakfast! The best!

Peppertrees was my first Bed and Breakfast experience, and was a good one! I ended up with the Sunrise suite to myself (2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms) and it was a very comfortable stay. The location is extremely close to the University and the same distance in the opposite direction leads to the fun 4^th ave district.
The bed was comfortable and breakfast was a well-​balanced and tasty selection. The owners were very accommodating with my late departure and arranged for my taxi to the airport.

This B&B is a must visit! We stayed in the Sunset suite. Very comfortable, clean and wonderfully decorated. The breakfast was fabulous. The owner Jill is a wonderful chef.
In addition, upon our arrival, there was fresh lavender lemonade and passion tea. A plate of fresh small cakes, jam and fruit too.
They’re only three blocks from the main gate at U of A. I walked back and forth to the school for two days. Very convenient! I’ll definitely be back.

I haven’t stayed in a lot of bed and breakfasts, but I have to say that this place is top-​notch!
The staff is super friendly and helpful, the food was just as beautiful as it was delicious, and the property was cozy with a lush central garden full of plants and trees.
There was a plate of nuts, fruits, and chocolates waiting for us upon arrival and the fridge was stocked with Lavender lemonade (which happened to go great with our silver tequila) and a refreshing tea.
I didn’t get a chance to see the entire place, but it seemed that all of the units had private entrances and porches/​patios for sitting and relaxing.
The bed was quite comfortable and there was definitely no shortage of pillows. The bathroom was well stocked/​equipped with toiletries and towels and the shower had decent water pressure for hosing off that Arizona sweat.
The price was reasonable, check in/​out was painless, and sitting just 2 blocks from the university and close to loads of shops and restaurants; the location is prime.
I will definitely be back.

I have stayed at several Bed and Breakfasts throughout the years and this one is by far the best. Often the rooms I have stayed in were all in a house with one entrance and the living room being a central dining area for all the guests. This can be a bit awkward (actually very awkward depending on the other guests).
Peppertree is great. It is located right in the historical and cultural heart of Tucson next to the University district. If you are visiting Tucson, they are just two short blocks west of the Universities main gates (and Centennial Hall where I saw Wilco the night before).
Their focus is serving great organic food and providing a more upscale, private environment than would be typically found in the standard hotel near the University. We were greeted immediately upon our arrival and shown to our suite. Each suite has its own private entrance, bathroom and private sitting/​dining area. Most porches have cozy sitting areas in front. There is a central garden area in the middle that you can choose to dine/​hang out in or you can eat in your room. The amount of privacy Peppertrees provides really sets this place apart.
Our suite was adorable, very shabby chic and boutique style in décor. The fridge was stocked with Lavender Lemonade and Green Tea which were both delicious, and the sitting area had a spread of fruit, nuts and chocolates. This made a big impression and helped us to feel right at home. The beds were very comfortable, my only complaint is the light poured in a little too early. They really should put up darker curtains for those of us who stay out all night enjoying the downtown festivities.
Breakfast was amazing! It is prepared daily by the very talented and award winning pastry chef Jill Light McCormick. See attached pictures; it included a wonderful egg and cheese frittata with fresh greens and bacon. There was also fresh fruit and a pastry covered in raspberry sauce. I cleaned my plate and that is rare for me with breakfast.
Check out was a snap and the price was quite reasonable. If you happen to be visiting downtown Tucson I highly recommend Peppertrees for a delightful and unique experience.

A wonderful place to relax and spoil yourselves in a very cute, warm, and welcoming B&B. Be sure to relax in the hammock at the end of the day (or after breakfast!).
It is highly recommended that your breakfast be served outside in the patio near the fountain. The food is absolutely wonderful. For a person who likes eggs only fully cooked, I was blown away by the delicious flavors of the eggs over easy paired with sauteed vegetables and a cornmeal cake.
My only gripe is the early morning sun pours in (even with the window shades closed) and the hen clucking right under my window as she’s laying eggs kept me from sleeping in.
Free wireless, myriad amenities, and complimentary beverages in the fridge (including fresh tea or lemonade made daily) are all the more reason I want to come back.