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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Near Rodeo, NM and Portal, AZ

Valley Vista Getaway in southwestern New Mexico offers a unique retreat with breathtaking 360° mountain and valley views. Choose our charming single level tiny home with full amenities or our convenient RV site. Enjoy unparalleled stargazing in our on-site observatory (Bortle 1 skies), nature lovers explore world-renowned birding and hiking in the nearby Chiricahua Mountains and Cave Creek Canyon, Arizona, or join your host John for a personal star party or solar viewing. Awarded by LuxLife Magazine. Perfect for astronomers, birdwatchers, hikers, herpers and those seeking a peaceful escape.

Inside our cozy retreat, you'll find:

√ Sweet Dreams: A comfortable queen-sized bed with plenty of storage for your belongings.

√ Modern Bathroom: A well-appointed bathroom with a shower, taller toilet, and a convenient pull-down grab bar.

√ Relax & Recharge: A combined living room and kitchen area perfect for relaxing, dining, and enjoying each other's company.

√ All the Essentials: A washer and dryer for added convenience during your stay.

√ Stay Connected & Entertained: Enjoy AC/Heat for year-round comfort, fast WiFi for staying connected, and a Smart Roku TV with access to ABC, NBC, CBS, and your favorite streaming services.

√ Stargazers Welcome! Bring your telescope and mount and take advantage of our on-site observatory for incredible stargazing under the clear New Mexico skies.

√ Birders, Hikers, Herpers and Rock Hounds make Valley Vista Getaway your base camp for exploring Cave Creek Canyon, Arizona.

√ Perfect for 2 people: Our tiny home comfortably accommodates up to two guests, making it ideal for romantic getaways or solo adventures.

Explore the San Simon Valley: Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the surrounding area, with stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere.

Important Details:

2-night minimum stay required.
Come experience the joy of tiny living in our charming escape. Book your unforgettable getaway today!



Nightly $95 + tax

Weekly $450 + tax

Monthly $1,450 + tax

1x Cleaning Charge $25 per stay
will be charged


Amenities:

√ 1 Queen bed

√ Fully-furnished kitchen (stove with oven,
   microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator,
   coffeemaker, toaster, electric can
    opener, electric fry pan)

√ 32" Smart TV with Roku

√ USB charging ports in living room lamps
   and bedroom alarm clocks

√ Full laundry facilities

√ Air-conditioning, heat and ceiling fans

√ Electric fireplace

√ WiFi 15 Mbps



Observatory for Guest Use:

Attention astronomers! If you looking for a prime location to set up your telescope and mount, look no further than our observatory located just a few steps away from the house or RV site.

Our observatory is spacious enough to accommodate two telescopes, making it ideal for visual observation or astrophotography. Furthermore, the low light pollution in the area ensures that you'll have a crystal-clear view of the night sky.

Valley Vista Getaway boasts some of the darkest Bortle 1 skies in the country, making it the perfect destination for stargazing enthusiasts.

Our observatory is equipped with

√ 10' x 12' roll-off roof

√ Sturdy concrete
   floor

√ Electricity

√ WiFi  and Ethernet

√ Monitor to plug into

√ Wind guards to increase the height of
   the walls if necessary

√ Corner shelf to hold your computer or
   eyepieces



Request a Personal Star Party:

If you don't own a telescope and would like to explore the beauty of the night sky, you can arrange for a personal star party with host John. John will visit with you about astronomy and offer a chance to observe the moon, Jupiter, Saturn, star clusters, nebulae, and other celestial objects through his telescope. In addition, he will provide insights about the night sky and allow guests to experience it firsthand.



Request a Daytime Solar Viewing:

Host John will visit with you about the sun and offer a chance to observe solar prominences and sun spots through a safe solar scope. A prominence is a large bright feature extending outward from the sun's surface. In addition, he will provide insights about the sun and allow guests to view the sun in a unique way.



Personal Star Party's and Daytime Solar Viewings are free for guests staying at Valley Vista Getaway, so why not request both experiences during your stay?

Property manager

Cathy Adler

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai
  • Telescope

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Smartphone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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

Property is also known as

Home + Observatory Dark Skies Views Birding
Home w/ Observatory Stargazing Birding Views
Home w/ Observatory Dark Skies Views Birding
Home + Observatory Astronomers Views Birders
Home w/ observatory - dark skies, birding & views Animas

About the neighborhood

Map
Animas, NM

What's nearby

  • Chiricahua Desert Museum - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Chiricahua Gallery - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Myrtle Kraft Library - 24 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Geronimo Surrender Monument - 27 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Granite Peak - 37 min drive - 32.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky Island Grill & Grocery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Rodeo, NM and Portal, AZ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Near Rodeo, NM and Portal, AZ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Rodeo, NM and Portal, AZ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Near Rodeo, NM and Portal, AZ located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Chiricahua Desert Museum and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Chiricahua Gallery. Myrtle Kraft Library and Granite Peak are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Near Rodeo, NM and Portal, AZ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
A+ hospitality, star party was excellent and very peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Astronomers Delight
We chose Valley Vista Getaway because of the observatory and it did not disappoint. The hosts were extremely welcoming and happy tp answer questions about the area. The house was well equipped, clean and confortable. Happy to recommend this rental.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great stay here. Very clean and quiet. Saw lots of wildlife around the property. Would book again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Star trip
Great host would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonder S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valley Vista Getaway
My friend and I came to the area for birding in the Chiricahuas. We stayed at valley vista and it was a perfect spot for everything we wanted to do during our stay. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique little house. Owners were great and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
The place is very clean, has everything organized efficiently. Comfortable, quiet, easy access to Cave Creek and nice hosts. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful cabin
Cozy cabin convenient for exploring the Portal and Cave Creek Canyon area. Very well-equipped and comfortable. Friendly, helpful hosts. Quiet and peaceful. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a FANTASTIC little cottage with all the amenities one could need and a hidden gem for star gazers, astro photographers and birders. Wonderful hosts, beautiful wide open location, a roll off roof observatory to put your telescope in, lovely, cozy, tastefully decorated cottage. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R., Aurora, Colorado 80014

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rodeo, New Mexivo
It is great!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, Cozy, Peaceful
This is a well furnished, cozy little cabin with all the modern amenities. I thoroughly enjoyed staying in the quiet peaceful setting, and just being able to get away from the city for awhile. John and his wife were very communicative and helpful. I'll definitely stay again if I'm coming out that way, R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Stay For Birding
We enjoyed the Gambel and Scaled Quail right outside the bedroom window as well as rabbit, jack rabbit, coyote, and the stargazing. About 20 minutes easy drive to Cave Creek Canyon for more birding where we had a good look at the Elegant Trogon. Hosts were right next door and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jed D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A stary stay in a sweet spot
It's a great tiny getaway! Perfect size for two people who want some dark sky's and quiet time. John, the host, is very kind and caring. The star party was fun. If you stay on a clear night, definitely don't skip the telescope time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A room with a view
We had a great time and would rent this place again. The star party John gave us was lots of fun, with great views of Saturn and Jupiter as well as star clusters, galaxies and nebulas. The house is very comfortable, kitchen was well equipped and having the washer/dryer came in handy. Overall a great experience for our short birding vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a very cozy and comfortable house. The hosts are great and helpful. The house is very clean, fully furnished with every amenities needed. The welcome book is well organized and very informative. It is obvious the hosts put in lots of efforts and thought into the welcome book.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Valley Vista Getaway
This little house was perfect for us. We were birding in the Portal/Cave Creek area which is less than half an hour away. We got a couple life birds while we were there! Loved the bird feeding station that we could see from the bedroom window. The view of the Milky Way is impressive!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wow, you have to get John to show you the stars in the Observatory! Beautiful!! A very nice quiet stay. Everything you need ... except food! is all provided for your convience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
This was a great experience for my son and me. We were in the area to do some deer hunting and had the perfect place to stay and rest between hunts. Plus the hosts were amazing and gave us a Solar viewing and Star Party where we got to see the sun, Jupiter, Saturn, Pleiades, Andromeda and the moon through their telescopes. It was awesome!!! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Star Party
The cabin was small but cozy and efficient. It had everything you could need including a full sized kitchen, washer and dryer, queen sized bed, maps and books. The Adlers also provided a terrific guest book with tons of information. John was VERY generous with his time and his telescope.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little base for Portal visit
This was a great, little place for my in- laws when they met us in Portal. We stayed in our RV using the full hookups at the house. It was so convenient to be right next door - able to coordinate plans, share meals and visit, yet with everyone having their own space as well. Cathy and John’s responses to our questions, their flexibility and their kindness was greatly appreciated. A private star party was a rare treat and thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing dark sky near Portal AZ
Cathy and John are gracious hosts. John is a top tier amateur astronomer and with his telescope in the adjacent personal observatory gave us a “tour” of the heavens. The little house is perfectly laid out and very comfortable, spotless clean. For daytime activities Portal AZ and Cave Creek Canyon are very close by car. Memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stargazing in the Desert
Great stay with Cathy and John in their cabin in the desert. It was as described, a fully-equipped cabin and an observatory. The hosts were great and attentive. Being away from stores of any kind meant you needed to have what you needed (bring all your food!) and I did. John was a fabulous tutor for learning about star gazing, he loves the hobby and loves sharing his passion. You won't have any regrets with this pick!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 Days of Serenity
After a whirlwind of travel starting in Southern Cal, then to Tuscon for a couple of days, where we stayed in a well-known hotel, our 2 days at Valley Vista were the best. Total relaxation and the hosts couldn't be better! Cathy was so kind when I spoke with her on the phone and John was as well when we met. My only regret is that we couldn't have stayed longer. We definitely plan to come back for a longer period of time and surely experience the star gazing the next time. I will highly recommend to anyone I know who plans on being in the area to stay! 5 stars and 4 thumbs up from my wife and I. Thank you, John and Cathy!!! Matt and Keli
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a nice place to stay
Perfect place to stay when in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need
Valley Vista Getaway provided us with everything we needed for a long weekend of hiking the Chiricahua Mountains. The VRBO listing for the property is exactly accurate. The cabin has a well-equipped kitchen so we cooked meals easily with food we brought in from Tucson. The bedroom was comfortable, and we had excellent sleeps under the dark skies. Cathy and John are responsive and amiable while also respecting our space. If you want a quiet weekend with easy access to the Chiricahuas this is your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024