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Reviews of Tranquil Retreat with Gorgeous near 360-degree Mountain Views!

Tranquil Retreat with Gorgeous near 360-degree Mountain Views!
Rio Rico, AZ

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

DAVID D.

More PRO than CON
Listing failed to disclose the lack of use of the carport. Owners car parked in carport. We wouldn't have made the reservation if it had been disclosed that the carport could not be used. Sandstone patio was lovely as was the view from the patio into the GREENSPACE.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house with great mountain views
We liked the peaceful setting and lovely mountain views. We also appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, having 2 bathrooms, and being able to use the washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get-away
Great property, perfect for us. The owner, Tim, was very responsive. Very quiet, great views, Will definitely book again next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
We arrived early and the owner Tim allowed us to check in a little early, much appreciated!! The house is spacious and comfortable. The patio is fantastic with amazing views! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desert Sanctuary
Beautiful views from this lovely home. Gorgeous patio. It’s a short drive to town. Grab a few groceries in town and nestle in to this great home. Comfortable beds, good overall layout. We’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Amazing views, clean, well kept home. Good communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat stay
Thanks again Tim!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Tim’s place is a great place. It’s clean and functional and provided a place to stay convenient to work in Nogales.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gordon S.

3 bedroom rambler
Newer nicely located house. Floor plan was a little ackward. Medium quality construction. needed some TLC on the matenence, Drain in main bath backed up and had to clean hair out with wire, several of the lights had bulbs that were out. Just little things that would improve the experience.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bird Beautiful
It was a very well kept, scenic , birdy, property with beautiful gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Janet K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet with good view
Overall good but kitchen missing a coffee maker for at least 4. No toaster. Could use a shaded area outdoors. Could use kitchen more .towels
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location....peace and quiet yet close to things we wanted to do.
We loved this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location! Cool House!
Was a great central location to explore Southern AZ. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views and location
Very nice house, beautiful views, Tim was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, the water could've been hotter, hard to get a nice steamy bath. Beds were very comfortable with good linens. Spacious, good kitchen, it is in a remote area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eliza M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A solid yes.
Easy and very nice. Grilling dinner at sunset was beautiful! We loved our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing & quit
Easy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andreya G., Durham, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The view! Wow!
The house was well appointed and very comfortable, and out of every window was an amazing view. The patio was perfect for watching the sunsets and stargazing. Thank you, Tim, for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf getaway
Great courses all within 20-30 minutes. Great secluded location. Clean, with fantastic views. We were looking for a quiet location with spectacular views. This fit the bill for us perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views - Comfortable Stay
The sunsets from the backyard are like nothing we had ever seen before, absolutely breathtaking. Star gazing was also fantastic. The house is quite. The kitchen is nice. The beds are extremely comfortable. The TV entertainment and wi-fi were easy to use. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and definitely will stay here again if we are ever back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you could want
The property was very nice and the location, while somewhat remote, was great for being outside and enjoying the views. This accommodation worked out just fine for us while making a covid-19 visit to our friends in Green Valley and walking along the Anza Trail. Quite close to the best place to eat, Wisdom's and Wisdom's Dos. However, there was a fair amount of food left in the cupboards and fridge, the lights were not bright and while basically clean it seemed the place had not been thoroughly washed down for a while. The owner was very responsive and very helpful and responded to inquiries rapidly. We felt safe and comfortable and would not hesitate to return should the need/desire arise.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., New Mexico

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and remote
We really enjoyed the quiet location. There was also easy access to hiking and biking that was very enjoyable. The property is fairly remote, but that was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tommi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
Clean and well presented house, quiet surroundings and great views, as advertised. Patagonia lake and Sonoita wineries within an hour's drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rio Rico
Nice quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in the desert
We rented this property over the Christmas holidays for a family vacation. It's in a great location for exploring the surrounding landscape and communities, hiking, and doing many outdoor activities. The house is nothing fancy but it has everything you need, is spacious, and is surrounded by desert with amazing views, sunsets, wildlife (ie. resident roadrunner who sleeps in the carport at night), and great walking right out the front door. It's very peaceful. Tim was an incredibly kind and accommodating host and easy to communicate with. I would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 5, 2021
Thank you Susan, my pleasure to have you!

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great outdoors
The house was more than adequate for a family of six. Children and the adults too enjoyed the outdoor trails and hiking. The patio was perfect to enjoy the great Arizona weather, the mountains, the wildlife and the tranquility.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Great place in joyed our time
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Virgil K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
We rented this place for my work crew and I it was perfect not that far out close the stores perfect place for peace and quiet Tim was great to work with if I work in this area I’ll be back Thank Tim
Stayed 78 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, nice comfortable home!
The house is clean and comfortable and has everything needed for a family to enjoy their stay. The property is beautiful and the views are amazing, especially the sunsets. It was fun to watch the wildlife and be visited by the local cows at dusk. great for stargazing. Very quiet and private. Close to Tubac with great shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2020
Thanks, appreciate the wonderful review!

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rio Rico Getaway
This is a charming property in the Southern Arizona area of Rio Rico! The house is spacious and nicely appointed. We didn't lack for anything. The property is in a gorgeous area and the patio is spectacular. I'm an amateur astronomer, so I was especially in love with the amazing dark skies! All in all, a fantastic getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

sylvia d.

Liked: Cleanliness
God's Country in Rio Rico, AZ
This rental is such a joy! The home is lovely, fully appointed, and lacks for nothing. Views of the mountain ranges from your outside patio are spectacular with Arizona unabadshedly showing off its famous and magical grandeur while taking your breath away. In addition, many birds and animals visit, as well as butterflies, roadrunners (the very same lighthearted shadow boxing champion mentioned by another reviewer, lol), and rabbits of all sizes. Perhaps the most noteworthy were two Mama cattle with their tiny babies who immediately ate every blade of grass for their supper while keeping us under constant surveillance. Thank you, Tim, for sharing your home with us. Our own move to Rio Rico is finally complete and we are slowly getting settled. However, we will always fondly remember our stay at our home away from home!
Stayed 21 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2020
Thanks Sylvia, Was a joy having you there. Thanks for the great review. Hope to see you around Rio Rico someday!

10/10 Excellent

Rene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We felt at home
Perfect place to stay and relax...
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay, Great Location
Secluded, but great hilltop location. Wonderful views. Property was very clean and neat. Exactly as described. We finished a few days early, but had no way to contact property manager to let them know that we were leaving early.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely views and great house!
The house was great, clean with plenty of room and gorgeous views. The owner contacted us promptly when I couldn't access the door code. The location worked out well for activities in Tubac.

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our time at this house. Our main purpose was house hunting in the Sahuarita area.
All went well. We had a little excitement when my daughter got locked in the one bedroom. It would be nice if.the entrance was better marked. We arrived at the house In the dark each night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful mountain views
The sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. Beds were very comfortable. Quick hot water to the showers.

10/10 Excellent

Carole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday
Great location, home needs help with landscape & decorating. We had so much fun. The area is just beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vistas beyond compare!!
this property was wonderful and just what we, a group of four birders, were looking for. Several wonderful birding hotspots close by. The house was very clean. Would definitely try to book again when we come back to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Pleasant Desert Retreat - Perfect for Our Three Week Stay
The property is exactly as advertised. It is a pleasant, comfortable house, in a quiet neighborhood, with beautiful mountain views. The sunsets were spectacular. Our purpose was to spend a calm three weeks catching up with family and friends, but it was also a working vacation for me. The excellent internet connectivity allowed me to do everything I needed to do. The beds were very comfortable, and the kitchen has everything you need to cook complete family meals. Tim was accessible and helpful. I made the mistake of ordering an Amazon delivery, assuming it would be delivered to the door, as it is back home. Here UPS delivered to the USPS lock box. Tim helpfully had his cousin drop the key by the house, so we could pick up our package. The location is only about three miles from the interstate, so it is very convenient to get to Nogales in about 20 minutes or Tucson in under an hour, but there is virtually no traffic that comes by the house, so it is both convenient and secluded. We’re not serious birders, but there were some treats that we really enjoyed. Road runners all over the place, including one that came every day to shadow box with his reflection in the glass door. We put out a hummingbird feeder on the patio table and had regular visitors, including a completely unexpected Gila Woodpecker who slurped the nectar with gusto. Also seen were lots of Gambel’s Quail, a pair of varied buntings and a kestrel. Jack rabbits were all over as well. So, it was perfect for us, and we hope to be able to return in the future. Thanks Tim for sharing your home with us.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Tom, What a lovely review. Appreciate you taking the time to create such a long, beautiful description of my place! Thanks,Tim

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Scenic VRBO Property
We were very pleased with the property. The views of the Sonoran Desert and the Santa Rita Mountains were beautiful. The house was comfortable and clean, exactly as promised. The whole rental and check-in process was smooth and easy. A great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Rio Rico Memoriable stay
It is a great place with plenty of wild life on the back patio to watch in the morning. Weather was 70-90 F and sunny the entire time. Had a great time visiting friends and entertaining at the house. Would happily go there again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hugo R.

Amado Wedding
We needed a place to stay for a wedding that I woukd be Officiating in Amado. We wanted something close but reasonable. The house certainly fit both needs. We found everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the entire house clean. We would recommend!

10/10 Excellent

victoria m.

Great stay
The house was perfect for our needs. Fully equipped, light bright and airy. Beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Suzanne D., Phoenix, Az

Scenic retreat
Spectacular mountain views for morning sunrises, evening sunsets and star gazing from a great patio became the highlight of our getaway weekend! Was nice to come back after full days of site seeing to grill out and relax on the patio. House was comfortable size to accommodate 4 of us and room to spare. The master suite with full bath was private and spacious. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene P.

Great get away!
Beautiful views in a remote, but not too far away, comfortable home.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thanks Sharlene, Lovely to have you two stay. Thanks so much for leaving the place amazingly clean, hope you can come again. A pleasure having you!

8/10 Good

MEIR P.

Perfect location
This property is in nice location 180 degrees vistas . Sunrise and Sunsets are beautiful . Very large home can sleep 6 easily . Decor and furnitures are dated but ok . Very centralized in southern AZ . If you look for peace and quiet this is your place .
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Wonderful home, surrounded by beautiful mountains
The house was super clean and very well maintained. We enjoyed sitting on the patio, eating lunch and taking in the scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Mike, You folks are the best. Can’t get over how nice you left the place. Wow, you even washed the towels! Please come again! Really appreciated having you stay! Tim

10/10 Excellent

Hector S.

Great
No issues
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Great Getaway
Beautiful and tranquil evenings make this home a wonderful place to stay. We stayed during the monsoon season and watching the distant clouds and storms was beautiful. Located about 15 min north of Nogales, AZ and about an hour south of Tucson, it is centrally located for many tourist sites. The owner is very accommodating and helpful. The peace and quiet, along with the proximity to I-19 and reasonable price all come together to make this home well worth a stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thanks for the kind words Gary. A pleasure to have you stay at my place!