House in Tubac/Rio Rico, AZ

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

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

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A place to call home...Three bedroom where Living Room &Master connect to Patio
The Bedroom has a sliding door to go out into the covered patio...
Living Room is bright and nice and has new funiture! Direct TV Now Included!
Second Bedroom
Spectacular View from Living Room, Bedroom and Covered Patio

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

9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Tubac/Rio Rico, AZ
  • Popular LocationTumacacori National Historical Park2 min walk
  • Popular LocationTubac Center of the Arts12 min drive
  • Popular LocationTubac Golf Resort15 min drive
  • AirportTucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

. 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 Sealy Queen Size Mattress and new bedroom furniture and Ashley living room furniture in Master. Other bedroom has a high quality Queen mattress too. For $30, you can get a twin bed for the office for your entire stay.It comes with blankets, sheets and pillow. This gives privacy for that person. This has a TV so you can watch TV. Kitchen has cookware, dishes, coffee maker and blender/food processor. Home has 2 bedrooms and 1 office/bedroom and outside patio with bird feeder and bird bath. There are 2 full bathrooms and ceilings are cathedral. There are 2 HD TV's--one in living room and one in the office and hooked up to satellite. TV. As of 8/26/18 there is a new internet booster receiver. The system is perfect for getting and receiving emails with pictures or small videos, podcasts from professional organizations, banking. Two people can use it at same time but not three or five simultaneously. It is good for findings on Google. It is not a system that is sufficient for commercial work such as formatting magazines or huge payrolls documents.

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. The newly covered patio is new and blocks out direct sunlight in the heat of the day. There is a simple blue chair for another person if needed. It is a non-smoking unit and if someone wants to bring their dog, it must be over 2 years old and fixed and approved by the owner. Of course, you must pick up the poop and not have a dog who diggs.

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

Property manager

Maryann Kinzel (Visa and MC accepted)
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Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fenced/2 car garage

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Dog that is Over 2 Years/fixed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Owner has serious reaction to cigs
Please be careful not to scratch or damage walls.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rio Rico

Located in Rio Rico, this holiday home is in the city centre. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Mission San Cayetano de Calabazas are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and Tubac Golf Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Avalon Organic Farms ans Eco Village and Santa Cruz Chili & Spice. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Tumacacori National Historical Park - 2 min walk
  • Avalon Organic Farms ans Eco Village - 6 min drive
  • Tubac Center of the Arts - 12 min drive
  • Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - 15 min drive
  • Tubac Golf Resort - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wisdom's Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Melio's Trattoria - 13 min drive
  • Elvira's Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Soto's Outpost Mexican Restaurant - 13 min drive
  • Stables Ranch Grille - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore located?

This family-friendly Rio Rico holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Tumacacori National Historical Park, Avalon Organic Farms ans Eco Village and Santa Cruz Chili & Spice. Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Enjoyable Stay
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Heaven in the desert
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.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Online listing
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Great home and area. Maryanne was great at communication.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myrna D., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
My husband, furbaby and I were very comfortable in Maryann's property. The home is well furnished and the master bed was very comfortable. The views are outstanding and we had a wonderful time taking walks and watching a variety of birds that visited the property. Maryann is a wonderful hostess. She even brought us amazing blueberries.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Maryann Kinzel (Visa and MC accepted)

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Maryann is originally from Southern California. She grew up near Playa del Rey and has traveled throughout Mexico, Central America and northern and Central South America' In addition many of the provences of Canada and Alaska. She has also traveled through Spain, France, Germany, Cyprus and the Canary Islands . She enjoys birding near the Santa Cruz River and hiking.
She teaches Culinary Arts at the Rio Rico High School and has over 95 students. She has been a professor at Northern Arizona University and at the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a mom and has two daughters and two sons all whom enjoy this location to hike, golf, and to hang out and relax.

Why they chose this property

I built this home originally for myself, but since it only has only a 2 car garage, I decided on building another one that has a 3 car garage. I live in this same area as I enjoy star gazing and bird watching and walking in the wilderness. It is close to Madera Canyon where there are pine trees. The evenings always have a nice, gentle breeze and you can look forward to sunny, pristine skies that are some common in Arizona. I love the birdwatching from almost every window in the house.

What makes this property unique

If you like to see the stars that are visible from the dark, clear skies of this area, this is the area for you. There are also a lot of wild life in the area and there is the faint sound of an occasional train in the valley below. The Tumaccari Mountains and Elephant Rock can been seen from this location and the sunsets and sunrises are superior.
Tubac has a unique feel to it with rich culture of Spain, Mexico and Arizona and it has many fun and historical places. There is a festival of the lights Dec 4-6th and an art walk on that Friday. There is a new HD 32 inch Sony TV with Dish Satellite Service. There is another HD TV in the office!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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