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

Tubac/Rio Rico, Arizona
$197 avg/night
Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

. 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 mateesses in all Bedrooms. Second bedroom has a queen sizebed. The third bedroom has two twin size beds This has a TV so you can watch TV. Kitchen has cookware, dishes, coffee maker and blender/food processor. Home has 3/bedroom, 2 full bathrooms office desk in living room, and outside patio with bird feeder and bird bath. There are 2 full bathrooms and ceilings are cathedral. There are 2HD TVs hooked up to Dish.TV. As of 8/26/18 there is a new internet booster receiverTwo people can use it at same time but not three or five simultaneously can play video games and for sharing big files as it is Tings highest speed.

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. It has a covered patio and blocks out direct sunlight in the heat of the day. There is a chair in each bedroom. The carpeting is new as of 7/1/26. It is a non-smoking unit and there are no pets.

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

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Climbing Nearby Pickleball Court Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Music Library Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Area Rugs In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Owner Has Serious Reaction To Cigs Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Thin Carpet In Public Areas Well-lit Path To Entrance Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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  • DAVID D.

    Submitted May 4, 2026

    Stayed Apr 20, 2026

    House and yard needed maintenance and upkeep. Most of the window coverings we in need of repair that made them difficult to open/close, or slats. We had to clean the floor, the sinks and counter tops before using.

  • Clay W.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2026

    Stayed Jan 7, 2026

    The beds were comfortable and there were birds to watch but the house was disappointing; the garage was filthy and we had to clean up mouse droppings, dead frogs, and mice and garbage on the first day. The house was dirty in general and towel racks were missing or falling off the wall, the window blinds were broken and hard to operate, furniture was worn out and uncomfortable, BBQ grill was filthy and unusable, as was most of the cookware, windows and sliding glass doors were filthy and the tracks that they run in appeared to have never been cleaned, the only bike trail was 3 miles away and there was nowhere to walk a dog except on paved roads.We rented for 2 months but left early.

  • Mark B.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2026

    Stayed Mar 8, 2026

    Awesome yard. Pet friendly. Lovely host

  • Sue B.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    Kitchen was fully equipped - needs new pots and pans. Front door mechanism needs replaced. Needs new window coverings. Loved the quiet country location. The outside needs cleaned up a bit. Appreciate that this property is pet friendly. Our hostess was communicative and available.

  • bill b.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    Lots of fun better view

  • Lynne H.

    Submitted Dec 6, 2024

    Stayed Nov 25, 2024

    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.

  • John G.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed May 7, 2024

    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 :)

  • Debbie D.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2024

    Stayed Mar 5, 2024

    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.

  • DAVID W.

    Submitted Mar 7, 2024

    Stayed Jan 20, 2024

    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.

  • Tina K.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2024

    Stayed Jan 5, 2024

    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!

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