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Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore

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A heated pool
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore

. This is an area that has good small wineries, golf courses, hiking, biking and birdwatching. The wineries are from a similar ground as that of southern France. You can go to the wineries or the large gourmet market in Tubac. Do you want warm, sunny weather? The weather now is delightful for outdoor activities almost every day of the year. Enjoy this 1400 SF home on over .6 acre with lots of privacy! Furnished home with good Sealy Queen Size Mattress and new bedroom furniture and Ashley living room furniture in Master. Other bedroom has a high quality Queen mattress too. For $30, you can get a twin bed for the office for your entire stay.It comes with blankets, sheets and pillow. This gives privacy for that person. This has a TV so you can watch TV. Kitchen has cookware, dishes, coffee maker and blender/food processor. Home has 2 bedrooms and 1 office/bedroom, 2 full bathrooms and outside patio with bird feeder and bird bath. There are 2 full bathrooms and ceilings are cathedral. There are 2 HD TV's--one in living room and one in the office and hooked up to satellite. TV. As of 8/26/18 there is a new internet booster receiver. The system is perfect for getting and receiving emails with pictures or small videos, podcasts from professional organizations, banking. Two people can use it at same time but not three or five simultaneously. It is good for findings on Google. It is not a system that is sufficient for commercial work such as formatting magazines or huge payrolls documents.

There is a dishwasher, range, microwave/grill, refrigerator, garage door opener, washer and dryer. The yard is fenced. It has four chairs and a table and the seating pads are new. The newly covered patio is new and blocks out direct sunlight in the heat of the day. There is a simple blue chair for another person if needed. It is a non-smoking unit and if someone wants to bring their dog, it must be over 2 years old and fixed and approved by the owner. Of course, you must pick up the poop and not have a dog who diggs.

There is the Tumacacori National Park and Historic Presideo State Park nearby. Birds and wildlife are abundant. In January through May and mid-September through December the weather is delightful for golfing & hiking! In March, there is an annual bicycle event on the rural street where the house is located. The mountain views are outstanding and Madera Canyon is less that 1/2 hour away. There is excellent dining in the area and the famous arts and crafts of Tubac. Fitness gym, beauty salon and nail salons are close by and they are wonderful! This is a great art haven with lots of artists! The local fitness center has a heated pool year around and that it nearly impossible to find anywhere else. If you are a biker, bring your wheels and helmet and enjoy the surroundings daily. Helmets are required here. Other bikers will share their favorite trails.

Fine dining can be found in the Esplendor Resort (Rio Rico Golf Resort) or the Tubac Golf Resort. Tubac Golf Resort has two fine restaurants in a western setting. Wisdoms offers a fine meal just south of Tubac and it is very fun. The bartender makes a wonderful margarita! The Tubac Inn offers wonderful pork dishes and there is almost always action there. Cowboys sometimes come on horses and stop to wet their thirsts. In Rio Rico where the Garrett's super market is located, there is Nick's Diner and an Italian restaurant that are both wonderful. There are over 10 golf courses nearby! Locally and Sycamore and Madera Canyons offer great birds and wildlife as well as the Santa Cruz River and the Anza Trail nearby (at Palo Parado) . Come and enjoy..

The vineyards are some of the best in the US and similar to southern France. Arizona. Vineyards is a popular roadside attraction in Nogales on the way to Mexico. Located less than one hour from the resort, the wines are unique and have classic Southwestern names such as Rattlesnake Red, Desert Dust and Coyote Red.

Callaghan Vineyards
About an hour south of Tucson, the Callaghan Vineyards have been producing award-winning wines for over fifteen years. Owner Kent Callaghan aptly named his 17-acre vineyard “Buena Suerte” (or “Good Luck” in Spanish) and has won many kudos for his fine wines, including the highly-praised 1996 Fumé Blanc. The winery is open
Callaghan Vineyards


Sonoita Vineyards
Another winery near Mr. Callaghan’s establishment is the Sonoita Vineyards. Co-owner Dr. Gordon Dutt was a soil scientist at the University of Arizona when he and A. Blake Brophy established their first experimental vineyard in 1973. They found that the high altitude (5,000 feet) soil is nearly identical to the soils of Burgundy, France. The 20-acre vineyard now produces over 10,000 gallons per year. Their 1986 Cabernet Sauvignon had the distinction of being served at the White House.


Sonoita Vineyards


Keywords: Golf, Birdwatching, Cycling, Hiking, 3 bedroom, fenced yard, dog welcome, HBO & Showtime. If you are a Silver Sneaker's member, there are 3 different nearby locations that you can visit. One has a year around heated pool. The Anza Trail can be traveled nearby and this is an old Spanish trail north.
The wild life is delightful. There were over 95 birds identified by birders who came in April 2014. There is a complete list in my traveler's book.
Don't forget to visit the Tubac chamber on NE side of Tubac as it has extra things that come up weekly.
Bring you hiking shoes and your sense of adventure and go on the de Anza trail commencing on Palo Parado Trail recently improved by the state. Venture west off the trail just a little and see the Santa Cruz River miandering along side the train where Juan Baptista and Fr Keno stopped to rest and let their horses drink the water and refresh. themselves. It is very relaxing and great for seeing birds and taking pictures.
At the end of April, the park is going to lead people through a four miles hike along the de Anza Trail and provide a bus for those who don't want to hike both ways. It's pretty level and you will get the feel of how it would be for Juan Baptista (Spanish explorer) and Fr Keno using this trail years ago. Bring your camera and good closed toed shoes.
Just a Note: We have a Tubac Fire Dept Ambulance with IEMTs, portable EKGs and a Medical Air Vac Helicopter two miles away. When I called them their ambulance came out and they were warming up the copter just in case I had to be air lifted. That's superior service and they connect you by 911.
I have a medical alert system and it went off while I was working and they came out to see if I was OK.
Holy Cross in Nogales is the best equipped hospital nearby, but Santa Cruz Regional is just getting more advanced things. Doctors are always available at Holy Cross and St Mary's in Tucson along with six other fine hospitals. Holy Cross reads X-rays and other scans by emailing it to a specialist and get immediate feedback from a radiologist.
We also have dialysis center here too.
Az Tax License: 21445832

Property manager

9288537453 call or text only

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Owner has serious reaction to cigs

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dog that is Over 2 Years/fixed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Fenced/2 car garage

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Serenity Warm Sunny Arizona Tubac Has Beautiful Views Birds Galo

About the neighborhood

Map
Tubac/Rio Rico, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tumacacori National Historical Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avalon Organic Farms ans Eco Village - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Tubac Center of the Arts - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Tubac Golf Resort - 15 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Melio's Trattoria - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stables Ranch Grille - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wisdom's Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soto's Outpost Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Italian Peasant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Tumacacori National Historical Park, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Avalon Organic Farms ans Eco Village and Santa Cruz Chili & Spice. Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob M., Littleton, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great bird watching in a secluded spot.
This was a nice house with everything we needed for our week long stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Art L., Colorado Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Great home and area. Maryanne was great at communication.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Heaven in the desert
This is a spacious home with a lot of natural light, mountain views, spectacular sunsets, amazing birds and peace! Also a great bathtub! We had a fantastic 6 weeks! We would love to return to this paradise.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rio Rico House
Property was conveniently located within easy driving distance to all areas between Tucson and the border.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing in Arizona
Enjoyed our 2 week stay at this nice house. Maryann was very helpful and communicated well. Easy to relax in this scenic country setting with many birds and wildlife.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arizona Hiking
The property was in an excellent location. There was a beautiful hike within 3 miles called the Anza trail. Madera canyon was not far and Patagonia hiking was awesome. The house and property was in an awesome location. Very clean and private. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Rural Neighborhood Stay
This is a lovely property, set among rolling hills and desert, but on a lovely small street with neighbors. House is spacious, with wonderful light coming through windows in kitchen and living room. It is a real treat to sit and eat at the kitchen table and look out at the lovely view. Off of living room is the backyard patio, also with exquisite views. Living room has two couches to lay and read on, plus a comfortable chair and ottoman. Kitchen is well-stocked with plenty of dishes, mugs, glasses, and silverware. Also there are plenty of bath towels and washcloths, toilet paper, etc, The little street is easy to walk on with beautiful views; and within a short drive there are easy lovely hiking trails; as well as, a long paved walking path along a small road. We took an easy drive to Tubac and Tumacacori. So much to do and see; as well as a perfect house to relax in.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

The mountains are calling.
The two bedroom house was comfortable and well equipped. The views out the back were splendid and there is a lot to do in the area. We played golf, hiked, went to the Tumacacori mission National Monument and shopped around Tubac. You won't want to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Myrna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
My husband, furbaby and I were very comfortable in Maryann's property. The home is well furnished and the master bed was very comfortable. The views are outstanding and we had a wonderful time taking walks and watching a variety of birds that visited the property. Maryann is a wonderful hostess. She even brought us amazing blueberries.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth/Ted V.

Serene and warm in Southern Arizona
We are an older couple from northern Arizona who thoroughly enjoyed Maryann's handicapped accessible home. The home was spotless and bright and near great birding areas and restaurants. The climate was perfect. We appreciated the internet to keep in touch with our family, and the helpful landlady nearby. Without question, we will return for a longer stay in the near future!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We stayed here for 10 day...
We stayed here for 10 days in the fall. The house is new and very clean. The area provided plenty to do for us, golf, art, visits to Mexico, but coming back to the wildlife and peaceful scenery surrounding the house provided a perfect combination of an active and relaxing vaction. My only complaint is that there was no cable TV, however, we found all our favorite programs online using the provided high-speed internet. We would definitely stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

2nd visit better than the first
We came back for another visit to this wonderful vacation home. We had a great time visiting Old Tucson, wineries, old missions, museums, and of coarse, the art. Again, the the place extremely peaceful and we loved the views. The house remained very clean and modern, there is also now TV for something to do at night when we were not looking at the impressive stars! We plan to return again sometime soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Court B., Victoria BC Canada

Tranquil House
My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights and we enjoyed the house immensely. It's very clean and spacious at such a good price. Maryann has thought of everything you will need for a relaxing pleasant stay. It was very quiet and the weather is so amazing. We really enjoyed our time visiting this part of Arizona. Maryann was so thoughtful and helpful in promptly returning some valuables to us by courier that we forgot. Thanks so much Maryann!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Comfortable home
This home is so comfortable and quiet! We enjoyed the many birds at the feeder each day. Golf at Tubac resort is only 20 minutes away and is first rate! The day trip to Madera Canyon was beautiful with snow on the ground. Rio Rico provided all the services we needed and Tubac has great shopping and eating. Don't miss dining at Elvira's in Tubac a great experience. Thanks for sharing your home.

10/10 Excellent

pam b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay!
We enjoyed our stay and were very happy with the house and all it had to offer us. We spent time on the patio every day and enjoyed the incredible amount of bird activity! The views were outstanding and were everywhere you looked. Our dog also enjoyed the freedom of a fenced in yard ! The neighbors were wonderful-very friendly. Maryann was also great! Very helpful and informative. We enjoyed the location-very easy to get to wherever you wanted to go, but also out of the hubbub of lots of traffic and noise. We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Online listing
Advertised as having two queen beds in a room, two twins beds in a room and a queen bed in the master. But there was only two beds in the house. Cots do not counts as a twin or a queen bed!!!! Otherwise all was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G., Phoenix

Peaceful
We stayed for in May for 2 nights. The house was great - very nice and clean, well equipped, fenced in lot. Nice views of the Mountains. A nice drive to the propety on a good road, bringing you to the location. Out in the country, yet neighbors near by so you dont feel completely isolated. We set up our telescope and enjoyed the stars at night. During the day, we visited Tubac, Patagonia, Sonoita and the vineyards there. Had a nice lunch at the Velvet Elvis in Patagonia. I would definitely return and recommend. thanks MaryAnne!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Serenity?
Map needed to show mileage-it's 20 miles from town, few streetlights, not good night driving.House was very nice, owner very friendly but needed to be gently reminded we came for privacy-should not have scheduled repairman while we were there, nor shown up early am herself to do yard work, especially since she had a day or so's vacancy after us and before next guests. We gave up and left a day early.

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace in the Desert
So thankful that this property turned out to be exactly what we were looking for. We so much enjoyed being able to walk on the surrounding streets nearly void of traffic with our dogs. The house was comfortable and our host, MaryAnn did everything she could to make our stay enjoyable. We had some amazing sunsets, along with some cows who came to visit and a coyote. Saw a bobcat and several roadrunners too. Rio Rico is a wonderful area full of wildlife. I found a hummingbird feeder under the sink, made up some nectar and had hummingbirds drinking it within two hours. Many different varieties. A bird watchers mecca. Thanks, MaryAnn for opening up this home to us.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Enjoyable Stay
The property is as described. It is a little more remote then we thought, however, once we got our bearings we thoroughly enjoyed our time. The birds were fabulous, we didn’t realize we were in a prime location for bird watching. We purchased some suet at the bird store in Tubac at sat back a watched the action. If you are a bird enthusiast this is the place, one suggestion would be to have an Arizona Bird book available and a hummingbird feeder and seed available would be great! We also thoroughly enjoyed the pizza at the Del Rancho pizza place 5 min down the road! We also throughly enjoyed the Juan Barista Trail, which can be accessed at various points, including the trail just off the exit, Palo Parado. We didn’t find the community pool, although we didn’t ask about it, it would be helpful to have that info available. Tubac was wonderful, the Tubac Golf course was great and we had an amazing dining experience at Elvira’s, highly recommended. We would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stephen D.

Great setting and well equipped home
We stayed at this home for three days in early April. It is in a rural location actually southwest of Tumacacori. The scenery is beautiful and the home is well equipped in the kitchen and entertainment area. The bedding is good quality and comfortable. We slept well. We could not get the internet to work consistently. I believe that an upgrade may be required here. If you need wi fi,you can go online at the nice coffee shop in Tubac. One reviewer said that you are 30 minutes away from supplies but I found the drive to Tubac to be under 20 minutes depending on whether you take the Interstate or the service road. We always expect to drive a fair bit when we go to Tubac, and the drive is very pleasant. There is a good restaurant in Tumacacori and the spice factory is there as well. Maryann lives nearby and is very hands on. She even filled the bird feeders for us. Her communication is excellent during the booking process and during your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

PATRICIA B., OTTAWA, ILLINOIS

Quiet and peaceful, lovely mountain views.
Pros: In a very quiet, peaceful area. Lovely mountain views. House is clean, everything in working order. Garage is very nice for your car. Maryann lives close by and is very attentive and responsive to any issues. Stars are beautiful at night. Close to HIGHWAY 19 which is the main route to Tucson, National parks and most places you need to go. Cons: You are out in the country. Driving 20 minutes on Highway 19, for groceries, gas or restaurants.The only real shopping is at least 30 minutes away in Green Valley, where the best grocery stores can be found. Carpeting and furniture are older and worn, I did not find the furniture very comfortable, which may be personal choice. Water is very hard. I ended up buying drinking water. The fenced yard has very large stone which my dogs had difficulty walking on and would not go out on except to toilet.
Stayed 54 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice clean quiet home
Home was great and the host Maryann was very accommodating ....she went over and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and happy..... extremely sweet lady :)
Stayed 60 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arizona house
We had a great experience with the house and the owner. We were there for 10 days for my sons allstar tournament. The owner was very kind and understanding of our needs during that week of baseball. We would stay again if we ever find ourself in that area again:) we were very pleased.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judi H., Plano, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birds Galore!
Great house: has all the basics. Owner was very helpful. We loved all the birds at the feeders and the location is very quiet and peaceful. Plan to spend time relaxing on the patio!