We had an excellent time at RCR. The two bedroom two bath casita was spacious and modern, with a…read morewell stocked kitchen, beautiful bathrooms and super comfortable beds. The casita had beautiful mountain views, a spacious patio and convenient trail access. If I'm not staying with family locally, I'll always try tostay at RCR. Thanks Bill and Gretchen!

So, I'm conflicted writing this review. On the one hand, Rincon Creek Ranch and the farmhouse…read morecasita my family stayed in were AWESOME. On the other hand, I so loved the quiet relaxation I'd kind of like to keep the awesomeness to myself, so that way the place doesn't get overrun by a horde of people. For peace and quiet, beautiful scenery and tastefully appointed casitas literally next to Saguaro National Park (East) this is your best bet. The owners Gretchen & Bill are thoughtful and gracious hosts and they really thought of all the little details to make this a worthwhile experience. I recommend getting groceries at the Safeway on your way in because once you're there you won't want to leave the ranch! Yes, there is a dirt road going in.

What a beautiful oasis hidden in the desert! The property is absolutely gorgeous and you can tell…read morethe owners put so much thought and intention into every detail. I stayed in the Cholla room which offered the most breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset. The property itself is spacious with a large living room, kitchen and dining common area and rooftop seating. The canyon pool and hot spring jacuzzi I had such a relaxing time unwinding and disconnecting and will definitely be back on the future for a more R&R!

We booked an overnight stay to attend a spiritual pottery retreat which included a pottery class,…read moregourmet dinner, and meditative sound bath. Each of these individual experiences were very rewarding, but in tandem had the effect of making you forget about your day to day and focus inwards on yourself. Besides the natural beauty of the desert, the Posada with its adobe architecture and manicured gardens seemed like an oasis in the desert. For me, this was truly a unique experience, not to mention witnessing a rare aura event in the night sky during our meditative sound bath.

I had the most relaxing get away at Xanadu Ranch. Karen is the hostess and provides a full…read moreorientation to your accommodations and the outside areas. We were the only guest at the time and the quiet was wonderful. The space was clean; the bed was very comfortable; there was full bath and kitchen (fridge had trouble keeping things cold, never got above 45 degrees so take a good ice chest). The kitchen amenities were perfect for making breakfast and a couple of dinners during our 5 night stay. It was nice to have access to a TV but they do need to replace the swivel head which is broken and the TV is at a 45 degree downward angle. We propped it up with a roll of paper towels!! It worked. The outdoor space around the koi pond is so tranquil and pleasant that my husband and I hung out in our PJ and had coffee every morning. At night it was a great place to take in the stunning night skies. If you time it right you get ti watch Karen feed the giant koi Karen was very good at guiding us to the wineries and I can't thank her enough for recommending the Sonoita winery whose MeCaSah wine is truly an award winner. We also went the Vera Earl Beef which sell aged beef..so good. Also of note is the Copper Brothel Brewery where I had the best chicarrones ever and I don't want to leave out The Corner Scoop for the best breakfast burritos. All in all it was so enjoyable and hope to return.

The grounds are beautiful and serene. We always stay in Bunkhouse B. It was clean and the perfect…read moresize for the 2 of us. Loved the front porch and sitting out there for coffee in the morning and wine in the late afternoons. Karen and Bernie are amazing, welcoming hosts. We have been coming here for years and it never disappoints!

Stayed here on a 4-day visit to Tubac to celebrate our wedding anniversary. It's a very quiet…read moreproperty tucked away just a short walk away from the main part of Tubac. The unit was clean, spacious, quiet, well-maintained, tastefully-furnished, and comfortable, with little touches here and there that made it feel "homey". The staff was instantly and positively responsive when there was a maintenance issue. We would definitely return on our next visit to Tubac.

A lovely establishment, well appointed including some local…read moreCoffees And plenty of outdoor seating choices. We just returned from our first stay, and will Return again. The communication and prices were excellent. I would keep Your visits to the secret garden to daylight hours only, as there is a family of skunks that like to forage the grass at night. They won't bother you if you don't bother them.

Everything was absolutely perfect! Dina, the innkeeper, is incredible! She ensured that all my…read moreneeds were met, from my meals to room accommodations. And that three-course breakfast? It exceeded all my expectations--delicious!

I highly encourage you to spoil yourself at the Adobe Rose Inn next time you are in Tucson! My…read morehusband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay. Tom was exceptionally gracious and we felt like family by the time we left. His breakfasts were so delicious and he went above and beyond to accommodate my plant based requests. The property was so charming, we hardly wanted to leave:) Thank you Tom for making this a lovely and much needed vacation!

Im writing a review because I wanted to warn potential customers of what kind of people they may be…read moredealing with. I submitted inquiries for quotes for a few available units looking to stay for a month on the Desert Moon Vacation Rentals website. A one bedroom and a two bedroom as a solo guest. The one bedroom was very small and I saw a two bedroom that had more space also available so I inquired about both. I also asked a question on the website after, asking about mail and food deliveries saying "are we allowed to get mail or food delivered to the apartments?" By saying "we" I simply meant the entire complex and didnt think anything of the wording. I was never implying that as more than one guest. It was just a generalization. After asking that question I got an incredibly weird response back by the owners who seem to think its normal to accuse thier potential guests of hiding something or lying? They stated "your inquiry was for one person but say "we". If you have another person you need to add them to the quote. Please note we live on the property and have cameras so we will know whats going on at all times" - picture attachment. Ummm Yikes. SO unnecessary. Im well aware of the guest policy and know cameras are on the property. That is usually standard when renting airbnb or vacation rentals. The occupancy is for 2 people, so why would I lie about only having one guest? It makes no sense. No, I am not lying. No, I am not hiding another guest. Absolutely no need for you to over analyze everything and say that to me. Absolutely Ridiculous. I was instantly met with accusatory and rude responses from the property managers for absolutely no reason. I simply asked a question. It was extremely bizarre. They seem very odd and untrustworthy of their guests so much so, they accuse you of hiding or lying something right off the bat with no right to do so. Its extremely unprofessional to treat potential guests this way and its a complete deterrent. Why would I stay at a property that is so rude to me immediately? Not ok in the slightest, you have no right to treat people this way. I did nothing wrong! After reading through their reviews on airbnb, I can see this isn't the first time these ladies have been untrustworthy and accusatory toward guests. I screenshotted several reviews essentially dealing with similar experiences about how accusatory these women can be and how unnecessary they act. One lady had a picture of a dog in her profile picture and the owners proceeded to grill her about not allowing dogs in thier rental. She never intended to bring her dog on vacation with her but for some odd reason these ladies made the assumption she was trying to hide it simply because of her profile picture. That is not ok! Just over the top and extremely prying and odd behavior. People can travel without thier dogs and solo travelers can stay in two bedrooms if they choose. JEEZ. I understand if you have had issues in the past with untrustworthy guests sneaking people in but this type of behavior is unacceptable and SO unprofessional!!!! Its a huge red flag. Why be in the rental business and claim yourselves as professionals when you do not trust anyone you rent to and this is how you respond? I was beyond uncomfortable while exchanging emails inquiring about the property afterward and they continued to be very rude and dismissive toward me. Would not give me more information and was just very weird and unwelcoming. They are just mean people. It was so uncalled for. I eventually declined to stay here because I do not deserve to be treated this way whatsoever. I did not do anything and even tried to prove im trustworthy and telling the truth by offering references or letting them read my airbnb reviews to prove I travel solo. I did not have to explain myself but felt it necessary because of how they were treating me. I wanted them to feel comfortable and initially tried to understand why they were suspicious. I have no reason to lie as I have been traveling all year SOLO!!! They declined my offer and continued to be very rude and nasty to me and try to play it off as if they weren't. I was very nice and tried my best to remedy the situation and make it right but apparently that wasn't enough. They immediately did not trust me. So strange..... I would not recommend doing business with these ladies as they are unprofessional and nasty. Beware, they will over analyze everything you do and say. BIZARRE and beyond creepy. I have never had this type of experience when trying to rent a vacation rental before and this was the absolute worst type of behavior I have ever come across. This isnt the first time and wont be thier last. Just to clarify: I believe it was Maria that I was speaking to in email exchanges. Unfortunately, a very unpleasant lady to interact with.

The house is architecturally unique and interesting. That's where it ends…read more The furniture looks like it was all gathered from Goodwill in the 80's. The linens are unmatched, crummy, and old. Curtains are sheets hung on wire. Every cabinet door in the place is nearly falling off. There's a great bathtub in the master suite, but the ancient water heater doesn't have the capacity to even fill it with hot water. You're in very close proximity to the guest house and there's not a ton of privacy from them, as there are no curtains in the main living areas of the house and floor to ceiling windows. The cleaning fee is ASTRONOMICAL and gets you nothing. I loaded the dishes, stacked the linens near the washing machine, stripped beds, and took out all trash - things that SHOULD BE COVERED BY A CLEANING FEE - and was left a negative review for cleanliness. Carla is unprofessional and rude. There are a lot of excellent desert homes in the Tucson foothills area. Do yourself a favor and skip this one.

Very high on my list of places i can't wait to visit again...This 49,000 acre preserve, managed by…read morethe Nature Conservancy, offers overnight accommodations in a remote, peaceful setting. Be forewarned this is NOT a full service hotel and there is a very long list of rules/guidelines for staying here which are strictly enforced. Reservations are required WAY in advance if you hope to get a casita here, and the ranch is closed to visitors during the hot summer months due to rattlesnake activity. But (if you are still reading...) if you are pretty self sufficient, willing to pack in all of the food and drink for your stay (the nearest safeway will be an hour away down a dark, pothole filled dirt road) and in search of a rare respite completely immersed in the natural beauty of southern Arizona, then this place is well worth the journey. Muleshoe Ranch is located at the southern end of a 50 mile riparian nature preserve, at the convergence of three rivers in the Galiuro mountains. You can climb mountains, explore the terrain, hike through shady riverbeds or do all of the above in a single day. Your self guided adventures can range from an easy nature trail to a half day loop (Beth Woodin Trail, which is spectacular) or a 4 wheel drive expedition into the backcountry. The landscape changes with the seasons and at night there's some of the best stargazing you'll find anywhere. Wildlife abounds, and includes many species of hummingbirds as well as elusive troops of ring tailed coatimundi. Wildflowers are abundant in the springtime and the streambeds teem with life. The casitas (actually 4 casitas round a grassy courtyard) and a little stone house down the hill are available for overnight rental. Very comfortable accommodations with beds and fully equipped kitchens. Some of the casitas have a living/dining room area with futon sofas that convert into additional sleeping accommodations. There are plenty of little outdoor seating areas to rest and relax. There is an outdoor deck for stargazing and wildlife viewing, as well as a common room for socializing with other guests. Nearby there is a visitor center and a small gift shop which are open to day visitors during limited hours. The icing on the cake are the two outdoor natural spring fed hot (very hot!) tubs crafted from round galvanized cattle troughs, which are only available to overnight guests. Before or after a strenuous day of hiking they are heavenly! Be sure to visit the Nature Conservancy/Muleshoe website and read through all of the details about a stay at Muleshoe to decide whether it's right for you. It is a very special place off of the beaten path of tourist travel.

What an absolutely incredible find! Only 2 1/2 hours or so outside of Tucson but it feels like a…read morewhole other world! No cell phone reception and no Internet. Amazing hiking trails, gorgeous wildlife, sunsets and sunrises that take your breath away. All while talked into a nature conservancy park. So you learn all about programs they are doing to help nature. One being there incredible monarch butterfly program. The Casitas are super cute! Perfect accommodations. Each has a bathroom, a little kitchen, and usually seating either on the front patio or back patio. Hot water was perfect and the septic system worked very well. And don't forget to pack your swimsuit-they have hot tubs that you can sit in. And I haven't heard if you get up early enough sitting in them to watch the sunrise is well worth the early morning alarm!

While our time here was short, the memories we made here will last forever. What a special,…read morebeautiful property, run by warm, welcoming and talented hosts! The house is historic, beautiful and comfortable, perfect for nature lovers. If you're a birder, this is definitely a place that should be on your short list. Even if you're not a birder, but love nature, beautiful scenery, peace and quiet and delicious, gourmet breakfasts, when you stay here, you're in for a treat. Mary Jane and Tom are great hosts, who make you feel welcome and comfortable, like staying with family. Close to the charming little town of Patagonia, but far enough away to be completely quiet and peaceful, this is a great getaway for those who need to take a break from the stress of everyday life.

From the moment we pulled into the driveway and saw the 200-yr-old cottonwood tree, we knew this…read morewas a special place. Longtime residents/innkeepers Tom & Mary Jane are warm, hospitable, knowledable, discreet hosts, happy to chat if you want to and tell you all the local lore, also happy to give you space. Tom is an excellent gourmet chef & each breakfast is different. The main house is cozy adobe with a huge stone fireplace. Beds are comfortable w/good mattress. There's a mini fridge to store food and a microwave and 'common area' with hot coffee & a great selection of teas. The flagstone patio is excellent for dreaming, bird-watching, (it's a hot birdwatching place w/great biodiversity & right on some bird migration paths), star-gazing, and watching the sun go down with a glass of wine. The property lies off a dirt road, with excellent hiking, biking, and running trails and streams (at least in spring) so feels quite remote, but it's also about 3 miles from the little town of Patagonia. This is perfect for a couples getaway (there are two free-standing casitas plus a main lodge) but also for families and it's dog-friendly. They have a donkey and a horse who love snacks and an excellent library of books to read. It also seems to draw like-minded souls as the other guests we met over our 3-day stay were lovely, respectful, quiet, and as grateful and amazed as we were to have found this charmed hideway.

We recently rented this property for 1 week, in June. to accommodate family members that came to…read moreTucson to celebrate my mothers 100th birthday. My family loved it. It's an interesting and amazing property and everyone raved about how they enjoyed being there. The property is secluded and spacious and has a wonderful pool and spa area for relaxation and visiting. There was plenty of room to spread out, both inside the house and outdoors. It was perfect for my large family and the owners were very accommodating to our needs. If we ever have a similar need, we would definitely rent it again and have been telling others about it.