Centrally secluded, Urban Ranch Guesthouse, walk/bike to markets, dining & more!

Our cozy, 3 bedroom, recently renovated guesthouse, is located on a secluded 1.25 acre old horse property. Upon arriving you will be greeted by our pet goats, and horse, who also live there in the old racehorse barn. We have a close up view of the Santa Catalina Mountains, and sit next to the dry Rillito River wash (except in the summer, or winter, after a few days of strong rain). Come in relax in our cozy home, or sit outside on the porch, and enjoy the outdoor space. Our neighborhood is surrounded by tall eucalyptus trees, home to a few great horned owls, lots of hawks and an abundance of wild rabbits running around everywhere! And, we have a shared mesquite grove which forms a canope over the dining table, chairs, swing and grill to enjoy meals outdoors. The backyard at the moment is mostly available to your well trained canine companion (please NO PUPPIES) as it is just a small fenced in yard, but can work to let your four legged family member a chance to rest too, available upon request. Likewise, if you are traveling with equine family, we have room for a trailer and a few of these guests as well, available upon request.

Our property sits within half a mile to farmers markets off the Rillito Park, with paths for biking, walking, rollerblading or horseback riding. The Heirloom Farmers Market, open year round on Sundays, sits next to the Rillito Downs Racetrack, where racing happens January-April. The St. Philip's Plaza Farmers market also opens year round on Saturdays and Sundays, including an artist market, in a lush plaza with a water fountain, dining, entertainment, gyms, salon, spa and more.

We are also within a half mile to the University of Arizona's agricultural farm where you will find free range cows, horses, sheep, and more, on an 80 acre farm. It makes for a great walk in the early mornings, or afternoons, to catch sunrises, or sunsets, with expansive mountain views to the north.

Within 3-5 miles you will also find area hospitals (U of A Cancer & Neurology center, UMC, TMC, NWMC), as well as the University of Arizona main campus to the south of us. Up the foothills to the north, more fine dining, shopping and hiking trails with panoramic views of the city.

If you are here for the Gem Show at the beginning of the year, January through February, the main tents can be found within 6-10 miles of our location.

Heading 8 miles east, you will reach the Catalina Highway, at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Ascending this breathtaking road you will see a change of topography with amazing picture perfect opportunities. Within this road you can access camping grounds, hiking trails, fishing, climbing, bouldering, and training ground for the Tour de France. The end of the road is reached in Winterhaven, a small town with a couple of dining options.. Sky Valley is also open in the summer for rides on the sky lift to reach the peak for more breathtaking views of the city. And, lastly you can find the Mount Lemmon Sky Center, home to the Steward Observatory.

If you are looking for a small roadtrip for more adventure, to the west about 6 miles you will have access to I10 which will take you to more scenic towns like Tubac, Bisbee, Tombstone, Patagonia and more.

But just staying in the city in our country style guesthouse, you will have access to lots of local businesses and parks. Supermarkets and gyms, salons and more are all within a half mile. My family and I live in the adjacent property, and I feed the farm animals both in the morning and late afternoon, so I am available to assist you, if needed, or can give you all the space you want, too.