Serene & Secluded, Heart of the Sonoran Desert, 62 acre EcoRanch on Natl Forest | Apartment in Scottsdale
1 Bedroom Apartment in Rio Verde Foothills, Scottsdale
Awarded LUX Magazine 2020 "Most Serene Desert Accommodation & Horse Boarding Facility - Southwest USA and recognized by MillionMile Magazine as one of the top 10 unbelievable places to celebrate a 10th Anniversary! Additionally, Miranda Lambert selected the ranch for a photo shoot, VRBO picked Rio Rancho Verde (one of 5 locations out of 3700 vacation rentals in Scottsdale) to film a social media promotion on YouTube, we've been featured on a Hulu series and booked for a Western film production. This beautiful and remote 62 acre ranch is located on the Tonto National Forest, 20 minutes from Scottsdale! We offer an exclusive, upscale Western equine experience which includes horse boarding, or you can rent a horse down the road at the local stable. Join in on the day to day operations of a first class equine facility, watch as we feed the horses, learn about barn operations, engage in manure management or take a roping lesson from our resident cowboy!
Enjoy breathtaking views, pristine scenery, awe-inspiring Arizona sunsets and Southwestern desert skies filled with stars!! Hike, bike or ride right out from the back gate into hundreds of miles of Sonoran desert trails, explore the Verde River (9 miles away through desert washes), explore the Scottsdale Sonoran Preserve, 1/2 mile from our gate, offering over 32,000 acres and 215 miles of trails in untouched, natural desert. You can stay a month and never see the same trail twice! Discover century old window rocks, double crested saguaros, Anasazi ruins, and experience local wildlife sightings, including javelina, coyotes and baby bobcats.
Our 800 square foot fully furnished Western bunkhouse/casita, features a combination of Southwestern/Western upscale décor, complete with a private patio with BBQ, offering the perfect setting for a cool cocktail at the end of the day. Amenities include a full kitchen with microwave/convection oven, stove, frig, big screen TV, king size bed and separate bathroom. Enjoy a glass of wine on the outside veranda as the sun sets and dine al fresco surrounded by native desert plants overlooking the organic garden, (help yourself to seasonal veggies) or start your morning with coffee in the barn as the horses wait for their breakfast!
Dogs are allowed (sorry no cats) with a $75 non-refundable pet fee. Cleaning fee increases by $50. Dogs must be crated in the owner's absence unless prior arrangements have been made with owner.
The owners are on site 24/7 and always available to help with suggestions on trails, local attractions and desert information. Please note that we board horses, with the owners on site (usually Jan - March). We also have 2 other short term rentals here so there are other guests on property.
There's something for everyone - come share the adventure and experience an authentic Arizona vacation at Rio Rancho Verde! Reboot, recharge, relax and rejuvenate!
Please note, the attached VRBO video highlights our 2 bedroom suite with a short viewing of the bunkhouse/casita. The pool featured in the video is only for use by the guests of the 2 bedroom suite and is not available for guests of the bunkhouse/casita.
If this is booked, please try our other listings 766813, or 763667.
Serene & Secluded, Heart of the Sonoran Desert, 62 acre EcoRanch on Natl Forest is located in Rio Verde Foothills. Serene & Secluded, Heart of the Sonoran Desert, 62 acre EcoRanch on Natl Forest provides accommodation, featuring Pool, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This Apartment features Pool, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Serene & Secluded, Heart of the Sonoran Desert, 62 acre EcoRanch on Natl Forest has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Rio Verde Foothills has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Rio Verde Foothills, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation