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Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays!

Holiday home in Huachuca City with kitchen and patio

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Shady, cool backyard as seen from covered patio.
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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Huachuca City, AZ
  • Place, Hunt Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kartchner Caverns State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Huachuca Military Base
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays!

The Whetstone Retreat is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a gourmet kitchen. The back patio & backyard are very beautiful, cool & relaxing with a lovely water fountain and 3 different seating areas. This home is exceptionally peaceful & relaxing. It is located in a very quiet community in Whetstone with easy access to all of Southeast Arizona: Kartchner Caverns State Park, Tombstone, Bisbee, Coronado and Chiricahua National Monuments, Sierra Vista and Historic Fort Huachuca, great birding, hiking, and sight-seeing throughout the region including Ramsey Canyon Nature Preserve. Also many excellent wineries nearby in Elgin/Sonoita. Some people are aware that across the border in Naco, Mexico there are some excellent dentists. Ask us for details.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Home is not at all child-proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small dogs 20 pounds or less
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed at any outdoor area, not inside

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HA9464531

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Huachuca City

Located in Huachuca City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Fort Huachuca Military Base and Henry F. Hauser Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Arizona Hops and Vines and Big Nose Kates. Old Tombstone Western Town and Good Enough Mine are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Huachuca City, AZ

What's nearby

  • Hunt Park - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Kartchner Caverns State Park - 11 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Fort Huachuca Military Base - 12 min drive - 19.3 km
  • University of Arizona South - 17 min drive - 26.1 km
  • The Mall At Sierra Vista - 18 min drive - 27.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sunny D's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪I HOP - ‬43 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Hunt Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Fort Huachuca Military Base and Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate. Kartchner Caverns State Park and Henry F. Hauser Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane O.

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

Great place

It was so nice to have a house to come home too every night after hunting. Great backyard to hang out and relax!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison R., Aguanga, California USA

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

Nice Stay

Good place to rest between Az Adventures. Nice property with a beautiful outdoor area to relax in.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted L.

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

Wish warmer ;)

Cute place! Would love to be here warmer weather to sit out back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Great location to our needs

Very accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zamfam Carwash Services

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

Great place

Thank you
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra M., Tucson, Arizona

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

Just what we needed

Great house. Close to hiking and parks which was exactly what we were looking for. We could have made this a day trip but decided to indulge in a little local vacation. Enjoyed the backyard in the mornings and early evenings after a day out and about. Lovely place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victor C.

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

Great location for exploring.

My husband and I stayed at Whetstone Retreat for 13 days and it was wonderful! We were close to trails and bird watching sites, which is what we came for. Valley and Steve were very gracious hosts who tried to anticipate our every need and made us feel at home. We would definitely go back! G & V Carrozzino Ontario, Canada
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie H., Los Luna's NM

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

Weekend Escape

The hostess was pleasant and provided a beautiful place to stay. Outdoor space is fantastic, many beautiful birds to watch and listen to, the quail were great to watch and hearing the coyotes in the distance was melodious. All comforts of home, nice neighborhood to go for a walk. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

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

Arizona getaway

This property was an amazing surprise ! It was quiet, restful, and an absolute haven with all the amenities and a few added surprises!… like the birds that frequent the backyard, the the gurgling water fountain, the gathering places and the outdoor living space. Add to that the access to nearby attractions and shopping and you have a WINNER!!
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

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

A Haven

This was the 2nd time staying in this home. It is such a haven. We went looking for a relaxing place, a place where we could rejuvenate and that is precisely what we found. This time, we also enjoyed visiting with the owners and came away feeling like we had made new friends. What could be better than that?
Stayed 24 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy P.

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

A great base for birders.

Whetstone Retreat was just what we had hoped it would be - a very convenient base for birding. The house is very pleasant and comfortable; easy for living, dining and relaxing both inside and outside. The well equipped kitchen is wonderful. We also really appreciated having the luggage racks, plenty of clothes hangers and hair dryers for our use. Valley Tyminski was very easy to arrange details with. We would definitely enjoy another stay at Whetstone Retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary J K.

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

Excellent Choice

My husband and I spent a month enjoying this lovely home. You’ll be treated to all the comforts of home in this well furnished place. The 3 bedrooms have comfortable beds and the living room, dining room and kitchen are spacious. The kitchen has enough dishes and cookware for a family. The back yard has covered and open air dining areas and a covered seating area. The quail, cardinals, humming birds on the property delighted us. SE AZ offers a new amazing natural area to explore every day. The B & B owners live near by and responded immediately to any requests and were glad to share info on the area.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent G.

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

A TRUE "RETREAT"

Whetstone Retreat is well named because it is a special "retreat"! It is beautifully decorated inside and outside. The gourmet kitchen is a delight with top-of-the line appliances, cookware and is well stocked. The huge back yard is also a delight with the patio, grill, water fountain, trees and variety of hummingbirds. The home has many extras that you don't usually find in a vacation rental. We enjoyed our two weeks there and highly recommend it as a vacation rental! Vince and Carolyn (August 2020)
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jodi S.

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

Great for family time

This property is beautiful, with the backyard setting, patio furniture, and the pergola. There is lots of space outside. There is lots of space inside. The furniture is comfortable, and clean. Beds are comfortable as well. Valley has thought of everything you need in a place away from home. We were able to cook and relax with the ease of items available in the kitchen. This was our second stay at this property. It is a nice stay away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R., Huntsville, Alabama

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

Quiet retreat

We were very pleased with our stay here. The home is supplied with every kitchen gadget and necessity. I brought a few pans for "special recipes" just in case and I never unpacked them! If you enjoy peace and quiet and enjoy birdwatching you will love it here. We had drinks on the patio and were entertained by cactus wrens, cardinals, and several sparrows. A few quail and a couple of rabbits also stopped by. It is centrally located for hiking and just a short drive to Tombstone or Bisbee.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Shari enjoyed the kitchen and the large living room.

Everything was perfect! Enjoyed hiking and cooking on the grill 😋
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi H.

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

Comfort in the desert

Valley’s house, located in a subdivision off the main highway, provides comfortable accommodations for anyone wanting to explore the surrounding desert, canyons, and mountains. The spacious yard and feeders host numerous species of birds and desert cottontail rabbits. With three bedrooms and two baths, this house is more than ample for a couple or small family/group.
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Connie S.

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

Beautiful place

Any appliance you might need to cook a meal, beautifully decorated. Convenient to attractions, restaurants close by open was a problem, closed Tuesday and Wednesday lots of tourist information
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Quiet and clean

We really enjoyed our stay in Whetstone. We were wine tasting in Sonoita and it is a short 15 minutes drive to Whetstone. The house was great and affordable. We would stay again when traveling to Sonoita.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

An Oasis

This property is an oasis. It sits in a quiet neighborhood with a surprisingly green and colorful back yard that birders will love. My husband counted 23 species the first afternoon as we sat on the patio! If you have a family group, there are plenty of places to gather in the backyard to chat, play board games (which are provided in the house) or eat meals. The mattresses in the three bedrooms are comfortable and there are roomy closets. The kitchen has every pan or appliance you need to make meals. The dining room offers a coffee/tea bar. The garage has been turned into a laundry room with tiled floor. We spent a month here and hope we can return next year. Steve and Valley are wonderful hosts and very kind people.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

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

Attention to detail, Home away from home

We were in the area for a family funeral. Bringing family together from different parts of the country. House was clean, spacious, and Valley has thought of little details and had what we needed for our stay. Beds comfy, beautiful backyard for relaxing and enjoying the evening. Will happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

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

Huachuca

Very well equipped. Has everything one could possibly need. Beautifully decorated and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

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

Nice place.

Clean and well provisioned inside. Needs a door on master bath, but all else is nicely done. Host made accomodation for parking motorcycle inside. Property is close to Karchner Caverns, Tombstone, Bisbee, and Sierra Vista.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Relaxing getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the Whetstone Retreat. It was a quiet neighborhood a few miles out of Huachuca City. The back yard was an amazing retreat. Valley and Steve were very helpful hosts.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S., -

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

Comfortable house with charming back yard

Valley and Steve are excellent hosts! It was so nice to meet and get to know the,. The property is conveniently located for exploring areas around Tombstone and Bisbee, and is next door to Huachuca City and Sierra Vista. Be aware that with that convenience comes some traffic noise from the busy highways, such as they are in southeastern Arizona. Sitting on the lovely back patio to birdwatch was a perfect distraction! While we were there we explored Fairbanks Ghost Town, which is close by. The guys drove up and did the Titan Silo Missile Museum Tour while the girls hiked up Ramsey Canyon for birdwatching and went to the antique mall that was close by. We also went to Tombstone, which is only about 20-25 minutes away, a few times. We did the Copper Mine Tour in Bisbee, which is only about 45 minutes away. The house is perfectly set up with 3 bedrooms that each has a queen sized bed. The beds are divinely comfortable! The kitchen is fully stocked with all necessary implements, but if you find you need something Valley is quick to respond to get it to you. We grilled out on the back patio area one day and it was perfect! One thing that caught us by surprise was the per person extra fee for over 2 people. There were 5 of us in the group and with 3 Queen sized beds, we assumed 6 was the guest limit. This may have been a VRBO oversight in the listing, so just be aware of it. You will not be sorry if you rent this property! It is well worth it. Thank you, Valley and Steve for making our visit most pleasant!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Valley Tyminski

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We love cooking good food & drinking good wine. In fact, we make our own wine and do quite a bit of canning (interesting things like habanero sauce, blackberry black pepper & aged rum jam, pickled asparagus, paleo apple butter, etc.) We have enjoyed fishing in Alaska for halibut & salmon and make our own smoked salmon. We especially like it when we get to meet our guests, which frequently gives us an opportunity to share the things we make.
Our favorite compliment from our guests is when they express that their experience has been like a "home away from home."
Our first AirBnB experiences were in Barcelona, Spain and Amsterdam. We absolutely loved the feeling of experiencing how we would live if we were locals there! That's what inspired us to create our own AirBnB. So far, it's been great to share our own area with folks from other places, especially because Cochise County, Arizona is a totally amazing destination in so many ways!
Steve and Valley are both licensed Realtors with Keller Williams Southern Arizona. So, if you are thinking of relocating to the area, buying a house, selling a house, or investing in property in Southeast Arizona, we will be happy to work with you!

Why they chose this property

Ideal location. Cool, shady back patio and garden if you're escaping the Phoenix heat! Close to Kartchner Caverns, Tombstone (and Bisbee,) Sonoita/Elgin wineries and, of course, Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca. Gourmet kitchen for those who love to cook. Great for military families.

What makes this property unique

Extremely relaxing covered back patio & shaded backyard that attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Beautiful water fountain. Fairy lights in covered gazebo. Guests have called this place "more than a Retreat, it's an Oasis."

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