Astronomers Birders Hikers Portal Rodeo Lodging, Fly In Option! 4 Bedrooms

Very roomy and peaceful. Close to hiking, scenery, star gazing.

The skies were incredible—so dark you could barely see your hand in front of your face. Outside, the only real issue was thorns constantly sticking in our shoes and the dog’s paws.There’s a nice café about five minutes away with good lunch options and a small store attached. For full groceries, though, you’ll need to drive to Lordsburg or Willcox—both 45 to 90 minutes away. It’s about a 30-minute drive to the Cave Creek Visitor Center and some great hiking trails we went to in Chiricahua.The house was clean but dated and in need of maintenance. The refrigerator leaked behind it, causing water to soak the rug in front of the sink. One of our group had allergy issues, likely due to mold near the leak. The main toilet ran constantly, and the hot water lasted only a few minutes—either scalding or cold, with no middle ground. The house seems unused for long stretches; when we first turned on a faucet, a few spiders came out before the water.It also rained our last day, and the power was out for six to eight hours.Despite the maintenance issues, we really enjoyed our stay. The skies were breathtaking, the area was peaceful and remote, and the best moments were spent sitting behind the house at dusk, surrounded by silence and open sky.

If you want to see heaven , then you must stay here ! Thank you Peter for suppling all of the necessities and everything we need for an awesome stay ! Hope to be back soon , Patricia

We were not sure what to expect way out in the middle of nowhere - but this place did not disappoint in the least. It was large, comfortable, clean and well appointed. The night sky out there cannot be compared - it was awesome! Communication with Peter was quick and easy - although he forgot to confirm the listing at first and it kept saying it was available and unbooked - he took care of it ASAP. We are birders and can highly recommend this place as close to the great area of Portal and Cave Creek Canyon with everything one could need. There needs to be more places like this in this remote area that contains some of the best birding in Arizona. A great perk was the reasonable pricing with no ridiculous overcharges. Thank you!

I wouldn't recommend this property. The pre -fab home is located in a quiet spot next to an impressive landing strip. The house is located adjacent what appears to be a former RV Park. The House itself was very dusty. The appliances look to be about 30 years old and the stove was very poor condition. Finding a place on short notice in this area appears difficult as there are very few options. I would recommend staying somewhere like Willcox, Lordsburg or Douglas and driving in, as opposed to staying in the Rodeo area, unless your trip is for star gazing.

For birders, there could not be a better place to stay.

What a WONDERFUL respite from touring/hiking in the Chiricahua’s. This home is modern, comfortable and decorated with art that is both elegant and unique for an overall truly memorable stay!

We enjoyed our stay and found the house had everything we needed! The house had a nice southwest feel, was spacious and comfortable. The property was unique and very private. The Mountain View’s were great and the big, starry sky amazing! We were very excited to see the Milky Way!! It was a short and beautiful drive to our hiking destination of Cave Creek! Great property and responsive owner. Thank you!

Everything is thought out and taken care of in this Rodeo house . Quiet and away from all the noise , it is truly paradise . The stars are incredible! There is no light pollution so you can really see billions !!! Peter is very good with communication . Thanks so much Peter for an excellent experience!

House was clean and well stocked. We loved having virtually no neighbors around. Beautiful desert scenery. Very close to Portal, AZ and access to tons of hiking and some easy off-roading adventures. We will definitely return to this area!