Front view of Casa de Alegria with covered deck and bistro table with chairs.
Location: Bisbee, Tucson & Southern Arizona, Arizona, USA (10 min walk to Old Bisbee businesses, 90 mi from Tucson,) View Map
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
Keywords: Old Bisbee home, historic, cabin, casita,
An ideal peaceful retreat for anyone wishing to experience the essence of Old Bisbee in a 105 year old miner's cabin with beautiful gardens and mountain views.
Please note there will now be a couple of sweet little cats as permanent residents so I am no longer accepting visiting pets. But Norman and Cleo make entertaining company if you are willing to put some food in their bowls. (Norman does like to sleep on the bed.)
Casa de Alegria, "House of happiness", on Opera Drive, blends seamlessly with the character of Old Bisbee. A visit to this unique town is an opportunity to escape the fast-paced modern way of life and get a glimpse of a previous era. Many parts of Bisbee have not changed since the beginning of the last century. There are many historic buildings and museums to help preserve the character and tell the tale of a booming frontier town where fortunes were made and lost in what was, at the time, the richest copper mine in the world.
Casa de Alegria sits high up on one side of the once infamous Brewery Gulch, with wonderful views of the Oak covered mountain sides and well preserved Victorian houses. The 100 year old house was originally a home to a mining family and has been restored with a liberal use of bright and cheerful colors.
Antique furniture helps capture a bygone era and the overall impression is peaceful and joyful, hence the name. Wake up in the comfortable bed as sunlight fills the room and birdsong echoes through the canyon, smells of roasting coffee waft up from the town, a short ten minute walk away. This is my place to relax and unwind and it is my desire to share that peace with you.
This is a perfect spot for observing the natural history of the area. We get lots of beautiful birds feeding in the trees around the house including humming birds unique to the area.
San Pedro House (15 minutes away on Hwy 90) and Ramsey Canyon Preserve (35 minutes away in Sierra Vista) are two wonderful nature viewing areas which we like to visit over and over again.
One of the biggest surprises, even to native Arizonians, is the Bisbee weather. The summer months of July and August can be beautiful often with lots of cloud cover and temperatures in the 80's Farenheit. The summer monsoon season brings spectacular thunder storms and cooler temperatures and that's when the desert can look its most beautiful. Winters are mild, not really beginning until late December, although the elevation of 5,300 feet allows for some chilly nights and occasional snows will dust the hillsides.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Window unit A/C in largest room, Portable evaporative cooler, ceiling fans.
- Linens Provided
- Washer : In the house, not shared.
- Dryer : In the house, not shared.
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed : This bed is very comfortable!
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : DirectTV satellite with DVR.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : A small collection of videos is slowly growing at the house.
- CD Player
- Music Library : A small CD collection is available.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : A small campstyle gas grill is stored under the house.
- Deck/Patio : Nice brick patio area with awesome views and bistro table and chairs for outdoor dining.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Beautiful views of wooded hillsides and steep canyons.
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : secured internet connection
- Other Amenities
- Relaxing hammock on the porch, Two outside dining areas with Bistro tables and chairs, camp chair for relaxing in the backyard, small selection of books of local interest, huge original cast iron sink with double drainers, Mexican talavera tile accents in the kitchen, hardwood floors.
- Suitability
- Smoking Not Allowed : Outside OK.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Excellent birdwatching in the area close to exceptional Ramsey Canyon, Nearby Kartchner Caverns State Park, Two hour drive to Saguaro National Monument, A very short drive to Mexico, 10 minute walk to Old Bisbee downtown area.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$95/nt .. $600/wk
TWO NIGHT MINIMUM STAY PLEASE
December-March: $75 utility surcharge/month.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Charming and Sweet Restored Miner's Cabin in Old Bisbee
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Bisbee
I fell in love with Bisbee on my first visit, on a road trip with my girlfriend. The town absolutely captivated me in part because it reminded me of southern European mountain villages that I explored as a child. I came back a few months later to shop for a house I could take care of and use as a personal retreat.
The Unique Benefits at this House
This house is very well preserved without alteration to the original miner's cabins. It is away from busy streets and activity and yet a close enough and enjoyable walk to the shops and attractions of down town.
10 minute walk from the house to wonderful shops, galleries and restaurants.
Wonderful 100 year old grocery store with fresh baked bread and a superb deli with sandwiches to order. A good place to grab supplies and an adventure in itself. (Take 106 steps down to Brewery Avenue
Don a hard hat and slickers and ride the train like the miners used to do deep into the earth and see how Bisbee became so wealthy and grew so fast.
Trails lead up from behind the house. In a few minutes you can enjoy spectacular views over Old Bisbee and be in the middle of oak forested hills and desert.
Owner's Map of Bisbee
I love to travel and explore new places. I especially like the ambience and character of historic houses and my passion has been making them shine again and come to life.
Property Photos
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- Front view of Casa de Alegria with covered deck and bistro table with chairs. - Bisbee Vacation Rental
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- Enjoy the inspiring views from the front porch. - Bisbee Vacation Rental
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- Cozy and romantic bedroom with very comfortable Queen bed. - Bisbee Vacation Rental
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- Enjoy breakfast in the sunny dining area with fresh breezes and great views.
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- Relax in comfortable and bright living room with TV and books of local interest
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- Large and bright kitchen featuring original cast iron sink with double drainers.
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- Brick patio dining area, awesome views and additional bistro table and chairs.
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- Planter filled with flowers to attract butterflies and humming birds.
Traveler Reviews (14)
Guest: Claire and Marc Stern
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Date of Stay: 12/07/09
Review Submitted: 12/07/09
"Beautiful and peaceful casa! I would be remiss not to mention all the hummingbirds and butterflies tat we saw on the patio! They were lovely. Thank you for such a lovely and peaceful place to relax, we really enjoyed ourselves."
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Guest: Bert & Shelley Ferris
(Kincardine, Ontario,Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/19/09
Review Submitted: 05/19/09
We spent 3 wonderful months at the Casa last winter ! Loved the location , the people and the magic of being perched on the side of the mountain looking down into Brewery Gulch , you can almost imagine what would have been going on it's heyday ..... liked it so much we're going back again for another 3 months !
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Guest: Dave & Pat
(Kamloops B.C.)
Date of Stay: 05/07/09
Review Submitted: 05/07/09
While in Bisbee, we felt immersed in history, surrounded by remnants of a previously vibrant time. There is still plenty to do, however, if you wish. This well equipped, comfortable cabin is the perfect setting to just relax, enjoy the wildlife, or use as a base to explore the town and surrounding mountains. We enjoyed all aspects of our experience in the cabin, and my wife and I would love to come back, only to stay longer.
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Guest: Bert and Shelley Ferris
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Date of Stay: 03/25/09
Review Submitted: 03/25/09
My husband and I have just spent 3 wonderful months in your casa! First time in Arizona and it certainly won't be our last. Have explored caves, went riding, and hiked every mountain range in southern Arizona. The casa, being our "Base of Operations" was pretty well central to all our excursions and WE COULDN'T HAVE ASKED FOR MORE. You have a little piece of heaven here, Justin and I can tell by the love put into this place that you know it! Till we meet again, take care of Bisbee and God Bless!
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Guest: Connie and Keith
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Date of Stay: 11/15/08
Review Submitted: 11/15/08
"Very deliciously quiet. We loved the cabin, especially the hammock. We came up on a working vacation. Keith had a writing project and I had some fiber arts pieces to finish. We worked, relaxed and enjoyed your house and Bisbee. Thanks!"
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Guest: Colette9
(Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 11/13/08
Review Submitted: 11/13/08
If you are going to Bisbee I can't recommend this home enough. I visited last March and absolutely fell in love with this place. It is cozy and charming and the bed is soooo comfortable! I still think about the Casa de Alegre all the time and know a piece of my heart is still there. The location is great, not too close to the hustle and bustle of the tourism, yet only a few minute walk to downtown. I look forward to the day I can return to Bisbee and will stay no other place.
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