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Ranch house on 5 acres, family and pet friendly, totally private

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10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Marana, AZ
  • Popular LocationTucson Premium Outlets39 min drive
  • Popular LocationTucson Mall45 min drive
  • Popular LocationGolf Club at Dove Mountain45 min drive
  • AirportTucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Ranch house on 5 acres, family and pet friendly, totally private

Private adobe ranch house (owner is not on site) located near the foothills of the Tortolita mountains, surrounded by lush desert and vegetation Located 15 minutes east of the I-10/ Marana junction. The property is very good for astronomy. DarkSite Finder lists the area as a green zone. This property is well suited for full enjoyment of the outdoor environment with plenty of shade. The property has a large porch and patio with a covered bar. A barbecue is available for outside fires and cooking along with a separate propane Weber barbecue grill. There is wireless internet access. This ranch house is super clean and well suited for anyone who wants to experience life in the beautiful Sonoran desert in a semi-remote area. Plenty of parking is available including space for RVs and trailers. The property has direct access to virtually unlimited State trust and Federal land, perfect for outdoor and off-road exploration by 4x4 vehicles, motorcycles, mountain biking and UTV's. Pets are welcome with notification. The interior includes a fully equipped kitchen and dining area with plenty of room for guests. The bathroom is newly renovated with a large walk-in shower and a full size washer and dryer. The master bedroom is a well furnished room with a queen bed, a flat screen smart TV with Netflix, dresser and a queen size Lazy Boy pull out couch that can sleep 2. The property is accessible via paved roads and 1 mile of graded dirt road. The entrance to the property has a secure and lockable gate.

The house is situated in the center of a 5 acre parcel. Vegetation provides full privacy.

The entire property is fenced with cattle fencing as Arizona is an open range State. This means cattle may openly roam and the fencing keeps cattle out.

Two portable 20’ pet fences are available upon request, allowing the patio and porch area to be isolated for pets. .

Property manager

Bill Martin

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is fine outside the home
Firewood is available at cost.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Marana

Located in Marana, this vacation home is in a rural area. Quarry Pines Golf Club and Golf Club at Dove Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Red Hills Visitor Center and Ironwood Forest National Monument. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Marana, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tucson Premium Outlets - 39 min drive
  • Tucson Mall - 45 min drive
  • Golf Club at Dove Mountain - 45 min drive
  • University of Arizona - 49 min drive
  • Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 24 min drive
  • Bisbee Breakfast Club - 24 min drive
  • Jack In The Box - 24 min drive
  • Nicos Mexican Food - 24 min drive
  • The Feedlot Cafe at Marana Stockyards - 31 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded desert gem!
I couldn't imagine a better place to enjoy the Sonoran desert! So close but far enough from civilization to truly enjoy nature, the night sky and solitude with access to restaurants, stores and an abundance of activities if you can bring yourself to leave this amazing property! Nancy was an amazing host and clearly strives for every guest to feel the happiness she and her family feel while there. Im terrible at leaving reviews but this stay was above and beyond my expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astrid F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay at ranch
This is an amazing place to stay! Beautiful location, a little remote (and therefore nice and relaxing) but still easy to get to everywhere you might want to go in the area. Nancy and Bill were perfect hosts. All kinds of goodies awaited us upon arrival and both Nancy and Bill were full of tips on things to do in the area. The ranch has everything one might need. Loved my morning coffee on the porch watching the many birds. And the sunsets are amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful
We loved staying at this vacation rental. Super clean out and away from traffic. Super quite and peaceful. Owner was super nice and helpful. I would recommend to anyone to stay at this property. We will most likely stay again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really Great Place
The house is nicely decorated and has everything you will need. Large bedroom with comfortable bed. Visiting in July, so very hot, but AC worked great and the patio always has shady areas. Just wonderful to sit outside in the morning, evening or at night. Lots of birds and tranquiltiy. Great place overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ranchito paradise
Where to begin…I can’t say enough about how wonderful our host Nancy was. Nancy was personable and inviting from the moment we first connected over text. She and her husband were willing to allow us to have our 5 dogs stay here as well which was an incredible accommodation. We were in a pinch because our RV is being repaired and we had nowhere else to stay. The ranchito is adorable inside and out with SW decor and everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay on 5 acres of beautiful desert. I especially loved relaxing on the patio in the shade of the trees listening to the birds. There are many birds that spend their time in the trees and on the cactus around the patio. If you are looking for solitude, nature and a stay in a charming adobe casita, this is where you want to book your stay. Nancy has been the best hostess I’ve ever had and I will be back next year. If I could give it more stars, I would.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bill Martin

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I love the vegetated deserts and mountains in Arizona and New Mexico. I grew up in upstate New York and graduated from the University of Arizona. I own an environmental engineering firm. I have been a life long motorcycle addict and love adventure riding and racing, I also own a 55 Willys wagon. My wife is a nurse and we live in Oro Valley, Arizona. We have two adult boys We enjoy the outdoors and frequently visit Southern Colorado. We also like to kayak.

Why they chose this property

I bought the property to use as a family getaway. We use it for our family gatherings. The location provides a base for extended jeep and motorcycle rides. Many canyons and Indian ruins are located within a short distance. The property is also located within 30 minutes of my home.

What makes this property unique

Guests will be able to enjoy the desert southwest in a very comfortable setting. The property feels very western and remote and surrounded by desert and with mountain views. The night sky is wonderful. Guests can enjoy the property without having strict homeowner rules. The property is private and secure.

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