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

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A mountainous landscape with a white railing in the foreground.
A desert garden with cacti, flowering shrubs, and a large tree.
A balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape and dense greenery.
A view through a window with a bird feeder outside.
A building with a beige facade, a brown door, and a small circular window. There are two green shrubs with red flowers in front of the door.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Tubac/Rio Rico, AZ
  • Place, Tumacacori National Historical Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Avalon Organic Farms ans Eco Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Chili & Spice
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom no 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rio Rico

Located in Rio Rico, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Mission San Cayetano de Calabazas are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tumacacori National Historical Park and Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. Avalon Organic Farms ans Eco Village and Santa Cruz Chili & Spice are also worth visiting. Rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Tubac/Rio Rico, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tumacacori National Historical Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Avalon Organic Farms ans Eco Village - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Santa Cruz Chili & Spice - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - 9 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gatsby - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Soto's Outpost Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Elvira's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Italian Peasant - ‬11 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore on 6 Jan 2027 start from AU$1,132, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Serenity in Sunny Arizona with tons of birds and shade trees! Bike Trail Galore?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Tumacacori National Historical Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of 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

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome yard. Pet friendly. Lovely host
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2026
Thank you! The birds keep coming after your stay and they know where the water flowers and nectar are! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great bird watching in a secluded spot.

This was a nice house with everything we needed for our week long stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2023
Thank you for your kind words regarding the house. It is nice to know that you all had a great time. The first two yellow roses have appeared this morning! Spring is here!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
House and yard needed maintenance and upkeep. Most of the window coverings we in need of repair that made them difficult to open/close, or slats. We had to clean the floor, the sinks and counter tops before using.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Kitchen was fully equipped - needs new pots and pans. Front door mechanism needs replaced. Needs new window coverings. Loved the quiet country location. The outside needs cleaned up a bit. Appreciate that this property is pet friendly. Our hostess was communicative and available.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice clean quiet home

Home was great and the host Maryann was very accommodating ....she went over and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and happy..... extremely sweet lady :)
Stayed 60 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2024
John, I just now received your review. Your party was wonderful! Come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rio Rico House

Property was conveniently located within easy driving distance to all areas between Tucson and the border.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2023
Dear Friends, It was wo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing in Arizona

Enjoyed our 2 week stay at this nice house. Maryann was very helpful and communicated well. Easy to relax in this scenic country setting with many birds and wildlife.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arizona Hiking

The property was in an excellent location. There was a beautiful hike within 3 miles called the Anza trail. Madera canyon was not far and Patagonia hiking was awesome. The house and property was in an awesome location. Very clean and private. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2024
Thank you both for being so great! May you be blessed with good health and come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friend

Lots of fun better view
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2025
You all were wonderful and respectful and the weather was perfect! Thank you for selecting my house!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The mountains are calling.

The two bedroom house was comfortable and well equipped. The views out the back were splendid and there is a lot to do in the area. We played golf, hiked, went to the Tumacacori mission National Monument and shopped around Tubac. You won't want to leave.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Friends, Thank you for coming and visiting my home. It was wonderful having you. It is great to share this home with so many great folks like you. Your humming birds are still here feeding on the flowers and the the feeders. Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2023
Thank you so much for being my guests......We are having even more birds this week than last.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Serene and warm in Southern Arizona

We are an older couple from northern Arizona who thoroughly enjoyed Maryann's handicapped accessible home. The home was spotless and bright and near great birding areas and restaurants. The climate was perfect. We appreciated the internet to keep in touch with our family, and the helpful landlady nearby. Without question, we will return for a longer stay in the near future!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure having you. Do come again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We stayed here for 10 day...

We stayed here for 10 days in the fall. The house is new and very clean. The area provided plenty to do for us, golf, art, visits to Mexico, but coming back to the wildlife and peaceful scenery surrounding the house provided a perfect combination of an active and relaxing vaction. My only complaint is that there was no cable TV, however, we found all our favorite programs online using the provided high-speed internet. We would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Marta and Mike, We now have Dish TV with all of the local channels and some movie channels as well. Our new renters have loved it and I wish I had done it sooner. Thanks for the honest comment as it helped. Maryann
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tranquil House

My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights and we enjoyed the house immensely. It's very clean and spacious at such a good price. Maryann has thought of everything you will need for a relaxing pleasant stay. It was very quiet and the weather is so amazing. We really enjoyed our time visiting this part of Arizona. Maryann was so thoughtful and helpful in promptly returning some valuables to us by courier that we forgot. Thanks so much Maryann!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Dear Kathy and Cortland, Thank you for visiting my home and your kind words regarding the location and the home. I am glad and honored to have hosted you two. Maryann
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable home

This home is so comfortable and quiet! We enjoyed the many birds at the feeder each day. Golf at Tubac resort is only 20 minutes away and is first rate! The day trip to Madera Canyon was beautiful with snow on the ground. Rio Rico provided all the services we needed and Tubac has great shopping and eating. Don't miss dining at Elvira's in Tubac a great experience. Thanks for sharing your home.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure to have you. Each week, more birds come our way and I am glad to have had you for my guests. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay!

We enjoyed our stay and were very happy with the house and all it had to offer us. We spent time on the patio every day and enjoyed the incredible amount of bird activity! The views were outstanding and were everywhere you looked. Our dog also enjoyed the freedom of a fenced in yard ! The neighbors were wonderful-very friendly. Maryann was also great! Very helpful and informative. We enjoyed the location-very easy to get to wherever you wanted to go, but also out of the hubbub of lots of traffic and noise. We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for being my guests! I glad that you made it home safely. It was a joy to have you as my guests. Come back again:)
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beds were comfortable and there were birds to watch but the house was disappointing; the garage was filthy and we had to clean up mouse droppings, dead frogs, and mice and garbage on the first day. The house was dirty in general and towel racks were missing or falling off the wall, the window blinds were broken and hard to operate, furniture was worn out and uncomfortable, BBQ grill was filthy and unusable, as was most of the cookware, windows and sliding glass doors were filthy and the tracks that they run in appeared to have never been cleaned, the only bike trail was 3 miles away and there was nowhere to walk a dog except on paved roads.We rented for 2 months but left early.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful

We stayed for in May for 2 nights. The house was great - very nice and clean, well equipped, fenced in lot. Nice views of the Mountains. A nice drive to the propety on a good road, bringing you to the location. Out in the country, yet neighbors near by so you dont feel completely isolated. We set up our telescope and enjoyed the stars at night. During the day, we visited Tubac, Patagonia, Sonoita and the vineyards there. Had a nice lunch at the Velvet Elvis in Patagonia. I would definitely return and recommend. thanks MaryAnne!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you or leaving me a bottle of wine from one of our local vineyards. I had no idea that we had such good wine!
Archival

4/10 Poor

Serenity?

Map needed to show mileage-it's 20 miles from town, few streetlights, not good night driving.House was very nice, owner very friendly but needed to be gently reminded we came for privacy-should not have scheduled repairman while we were there, nor shown up early am herself to do yard work, especially since she had a day or so's vacancy after us and before next guests. We gave up and left a day early.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
The road was being repaired and it is not that far from town. Only 10-12 minutes. The repairman was scheduled a month before and this is the only time that he could come. I am so sorry, but the repair was needed and I keep everything in good repair.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace in the Desert

So thankful that this property turned out to be exactly what we were looking for. We so much enjoyed being able to walk on the surrounding streets nearly void of traffic with our dogs. The house was comfortable and our host, MaryAnn did everything she could to make our stay enjoyable. We had some amazing sunsets, along with some cows who came to visit and a coyote. Saw a bobcat and several roadrunners too. Rio Rico is a wonderful area full of wildlife. I found a hummingbird feeder under the sink, made up some nectar and had hummingbirds drinking it within two hours. Many different varieties. A bird watchers mecca. Thanks, MaryAnn for opening up this home to us.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
It was nice to have you two!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Rural Neighborhood Stay

This is a lovely property, set among rolling hills and desert, but on a lovely small street with neighbors. House is spacious, with wonderful light coming through windows in kitchen and living room. It is a real treat to sit and eat at the kitchen table and look out at the lovely view. Off of living room is the backyard patio, also with exquisite views. Living room has two couches to lay and read on, plus a comfortable chair and ottoman. Kitchen is well-stocked with plenty of dishes, mugs, glasses, and silverware. Also there are plenty of bath towels and washcloths, toilet paper, etc, The little street is easy to walk on with beautiful views; and within a short drive there are easy lovely hiking trails; as well as, a long paved walking path along a small road. We took an easy drive to Tubac and Tumacacori. So much to do and see; as well as a perfect house to relax in.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2024
Thank you both for staying and the lovely review! I so appreciate it. I am going to ask some people for the area to see if we could get a map of the trails, including the de Anza Trail.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Debbie...the neighbors loved you two! Come again.
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