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Secluded desert guest house with outdoor fireplace.

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Property grounds
Living area
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
1 bedroom, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rio Rico, AZ
  • Place, Tumacacori National Historical Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Avalon Organic Farms ans Eco Village
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Chili & Spice
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rio Rico

When you stay at this apartment in Rio Rico, you'll be 15 minutes by car from Avalon Organic Farms ans Eco Village. .This apartment is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Tumacacori National Historical Park and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Santa Cruz Chili & Spice.
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What's nearby

  • Tumacacori National Historical Park - 12 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Avalon Organic Farms ans Eco Village - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Santa Cruz Chili & Spice - 13 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Tubac Golf Resort - 20 min drive - 12.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gatsby - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Melio's Trattoria - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Soto's Outpost Mexican Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Wisdom's Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sonora Mia - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Secluded desert guest house with outdoor fireplace.

Stay with us in our new guest house situated on 40 acres in the middle of the Sonoran desert. Walk out the front door into the desert and birdwatch in a world famous birding area.
After experiencing a jaw dropping sunrise you could drive to Nogales Mexico, golf or shop in the art community of Tubac .Then enjoy the sunset by the fireplace in your private gated courtyard perfect for pets. If you are looking for a private getaway to enjoy the beauty and serenity of the desert this is the place. We would enjoy having you
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned apartment. The bathroom has a shower.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Secluded desert guest house with outdoor fireplace. Reviews

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Exceptional

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & relaxing. Great views. The outdoor fireplace is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John and Janis were great hosts. The guest house is pet-friendly. Their 2 dogs interacted well with our 2 dogs. The location is private, quiet, and out in the countryside in the Sonoran desert. Lots of birds singing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the little outdoor fireplace to admire the starry skies and sunsets. The casita is comfortable and rustic, with unique handmade details. Owners live on site and are friendly and happy to help with any questions. Lovely dogs that like to say hello. It’s a bit away from town, but I enjoyed the quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at John and Janis’s place. It was very peaceful…..beautiful mountains in the distance, tons of stars in the sky at night. And free range cattle, which visited several times a day! And Sprinkles and Darby were excellent host, also! It seemed very remote….in a good way!…but was only 15 minutes from Tubac, so we were able to go to visit the shops and art galleries easily. When you go to Tubac, make sure you go eat at Wisdoms, which is a wonderful 5th generation Mexican restaurant that John recommended to us. We would happily return to the casita the next time we go to Tubac.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026