Serene & Secluded, Heart of the Sonoran Desert, 62 acre EcoRanch on Natl Forest

Awarded LUX Magazine 2020 Most Serene Desert Accommodation & Horse Boarding Facility - Southwest USA and recognized by MillionMile Magazine as one of the top 10 unbelievable places to celebrate a 10th Anniversary! Additionally, Miranda Lambert selected the ranch for a photo shoot, VRBO picked Rio Rancho Verde (one of 5 locations out of 3700 vacation rentals in Scottsdale) to film a social media promotion on YouTube, we've been featured on a Hulu series and booked for a Western film production. This beautiful and remote 62 acre ranch is located on the Tonto National Forest, 20 minutes from Scottsdale! We offer an exclusive, upscale Western equine experience which includes horse boarding, or you can rent a horse down the road at the local stable. Join in on the day to day operations of a first class equine facility, watch as we feed the horses, learn about barn operations, engage in manure management or take a roping lesson from our resident cowboy!
Enjoy breathtaking views, pristine scenery, awe-inspiring Arizona sunsets and Southwestern desert skies filled with stars!! Hike, bike or ride right out from the back gate into hundreds of miles of Sonoran desert trails, explore the Verde River (9 miles away through desert washes), explore the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve, 1/2 mile from our gate, offering over 32,000 acres and 215 miles of trails in untouched, natural desert. You can stay a month and never see the same trail twice! Discover century old window rocks, double crested saguaros, Anasazi ruins, and experience local wildlife sightings, including javelina, coyotes and baby bobcats.
Our 800 square foot fully furnished Western bunkhouse/casita, features a combination of Southwestern/Western upscale décor, complete with a private patio with BBQ, offering the perfect setting for a cool cocktail at the end of the day. Amenities include a full kitchen with microwave/convection oven, stove, frig, big screen TV, king size bed and separate bathroom. Enjoy a glass of wine on the outside veranda as the sun sets and dine al fresco surrounded by native desert plants overlooking the organic garden, (help yourself to seasonal veggies) or start your morning with coffee in the barn as the horses wait for their breakfast!
Dogs are allowed (sorry no cats) with a $75 non-refundable pet fee. Cleaning fee increases by $50. Dogs must be crated in the owner's absence unless prior arrangements have been made with owner.
The owners are on site 24/7 and always available to help with suggestions on trails, local attractions and desert information. Please note that we board horses, with the owners on site (usually Jan - March). We also have 2 other short term rentals here so there are other guests on property.
There's something for everyone - come share the adventure and experience an authentic Arizona vacation at Rio Rancho Verde! Reboot, recharge, relax and rejuvenate!
Please note, the attached VRBO video highlights our 2 bedroom suite with a short viewing of the bunkhouse/casita. The pool featured in the video is only for use by the guests of the 2 bedroom suite and is not available for guests of the bunkhouse/casita.
If this is booked, please try our other listings 766813, or 763667.