Casita in the SW, with lots of character! Cactus of several varieties and birds

Florence, Arizona
$116 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

Southwest country, open space , where the quail, hawks, owls, coyotes, rabbits, other birds travel to.

Studio has one bedroom off the kitchen, area. Bathroom, and courtyard with a hot tub & gas fire bowl.
Bedroom has A new King size comfortable bed, new pillows for you. This is changed out today. DirectTV . This opens to the courtyard. New blackout drapery goes across the room, this gives you a room divider, and light control. They stack up to each side of the room. And
new double sleeper sofa, with memory foam mattress. It sits really nice.
This is very comfortable,
Kitchen has : microwave, toaster oven , refrigerator with upper freezer. Deep Sink , new dishes. New 24' electric range, and hood above. I have pots pans etc, all in there to use for cooking.
Bathroom has lots of towels, shower etc.
On site laundry available, just ask when you need to us it.
Heat and air conditioned.
Patio has fire bowl, swing seating, rocker, hot tub. Two gates, is enclosed for your use.
Full view of sunsets.
Lots of parking, just out side of patio area. Long drive way off the street.

The casita has parking , opens to the west and north. In the distance you can see Superstition Mts, SE the Catalina Mts. Few miles away is Boxx Canyon, We have hiked or rent side by side in Florence. Or bring your own.

We are country desert, neighborhood rural, it’s what Az is. So we would like to share this in the winters. This is the best time of the year for hiking. Bring good hiking boots, clothing for layering. Water bottle, and a good walking stick. Please be aware of the critters and clawers, after all we are a desert.
We live on site. This our winter, home next to the casita. We share a eight inch brick thick wall plus’s 4” on each side insulated. So it’s very quiet. Our interests are retired, enjoying taking care of this home, sharing some of the unique things that we have done in Az. Hiking, events near and around here.
Some guests have come for winter baseball season, Western league around the valley.
Golfing, near by Florence.
Unique small towns, easy driving.
Greek Monastery about 8 miles south of here. There’s the Casa Grande National Park over in Coolidge. Was the first in the country’s park system. Very interesting.

Non smoking, no pets.

We use the time between guest for deep cleaning, and preparation for the next guests, with two to three days in between. Key is also sanitizer. After cleaned it is closed up for the next guests. There is also cleaning products under each sink, paper towels toilet paper, etc.


As you check our photos, the studio has blackout curtains between the king size bed, and the full size hide-a-bed. Plenty out storage space, this area goes out to the fenced area, with hot tub.
Note on the tub, need to have pre request for using. As I have it empty and it takes a day to fill and warm. It is so nice after a day of hiking!

The kitchen is just right for light eating. For additional use,outdoor cooking on a barbecue is provided in the patio area. 2021 we have added a smooth top range pans and bake pans, pizza pan.. Over head fan and microwave.
Patio furniture includes a swing to stretch out on, and couple other chairs. Barbecue.
After a day of hiking, come back and relax ! Put a steak on to the barbecue, watch the colorful sunsets. Get into your hot tub. Watch the stars! Especially brighter in the Southwest. Star chart to name the solar systems.
I have added a hot or cold water system. Great for making tea, or filling your water bottles.

We look forward to your choosing our casita. We love the Southwestern winters! No snow to shoveling, or like the Nw months of rain! I would suggest a light weight jacket, as it gets cooler in the evenings. We layer our hiking wear. A good pair of shoes, hat etc. I like to take walking stick with.
Since this is the desert we always keep a sharp eye on the ground. We are all in the same place of the wild life! Caution is important!

One of my favorite things is driving out and hiking in the morning, packing a light lunch then hiking back, to truck. We do have a good time! Also take our BC/Aussie along. I don’t allow pets, although you can ask

We have a horseshoe pit, it is fun! And a recycled desert finds for a mini golf course, plenty of putters. Eighteen holes to practice your skills on.
With the higher fuel prices for driving here, I won’t to help with 10% off for a seven day stay & 15% off for 28 days of stay or more.

So come on down, get in the Sun! Winters are a lot better warmer!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Energy-saving Switches Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 780 Sq Ft (73 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Showers Only
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Freezer Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster Oven
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Furnished Balcony/patio Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Blackout Drapes/curtains Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Stair-free Path To Entrance Tile Flooring In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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Review Review

  • Diana H.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2026

    Stayed Jan 21, 2026

    Friendly hosts.

  • Jill F.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2026

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    My host family was very welcoming, and accommodating, there was a bar of fresh flowers at the table, packets of tea and hot chocolate mix and a porch light on at the entry door. The hostess told me where i could attend a Christmas candlelight service at a local church, and allowed me to play with her dog.

  • Lois R.

    Submitted Dec 17, 2025

    Stayed Dec 10, 2025

    Staying at Marsha and Lon’s Casita made our trip to visit Mom an even better experience. Marsha is a great host and lovely woman. She thought of everything, laundry on site, lots of extra blankets/ pillows even a new toothbrush in the cabinet. She took time to clean the hot tub before we came it was immaculate and was the perfect way to end our day after hiking in the desert (water reaches up to 104). The king size bed was very comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with all we needed to cook our dinners. It was very peaceful waking up in the morning on this pristine property filled with saguaros. We will definitely come back and stay here again on our trips to visit my mother in law.

  • Lucetta L.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    The hot tub was just right, the responsiveness of the owners was just right and Marsha included a few little extras to help make our stay very comfortable and just right! Thank you for sharing your desert home with us!

  • Wina l.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 9, 2025

    I highly recommend this accommodation very peaceful We would stay here again

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 22, 2025

    Loved our stay here and would readily stay again. I chose this unit in part due to its proximity to the monastery which we frequent. The host is honest about advertising. On this occasion we enjoyed the small size. The bed was very comfortable and the patio area

  • Rosemary K.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2025

    Stayed Feb 12, 2025

    The Casita was the quiet oasis we were looking for. Nice patio with swing, grill, hot tub and table/chairs. Had refrigerator, stove, and microwave with a nice bathroom and comfortable bed.

  • Terri B.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2025

    Stayed Feb 2, 2025

    Gorgeous views and all the necessities for a quiet getaway with my husband.

  • Tom J.

    Submitted Feb 4, 2024

    Stayed Jan 14, 2024

    This is a very cozy efficiency apartment with a private entrance and is attached to the host's home in a quiet out of town ranchette subdivision. There is also a private patio with a hot tub that is perfect for gazing at the stars under the Sonoran Desert sky. The property is a few miles outside of Florence where saguaro and cholla cacti abound. I was on a working trip but wouldn't hesitate to bring my wife to this property for a vacation. And the hosts were extraordinarily hospitable and made me feel like family!

  • Ruth O.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2024

    Stayed Jan 21, 2024

    Hospitality extraordinaire,Clean, quiet

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