Front view of Casa de Alegria with covered deck and bistro table.
Location: Bisbee, Tucson & Southern Arizona, Arizona, USA (10 min walk to Old Bisbee businesses, 90 mi from Tucson,)
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
An ideal peaceful retreat for artists, writers, and anyone wishing to experience an escape from the fast pace of modern life.
Casa de Alegria will be available to purchase in April 2010.
Casa de Alegria, "House of happiness", on Opera Drive, captures the essence 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.
The setting is superb, Bisbee is nestled between two deep canyons within the mile-high Mule Mountains. 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 are beautiful with lots of cloud cover and temperatures often only reaching the low 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: Portable evaporative cooler, ceiling fans.
- Washer: In the house, not shared.
- Dryer: In the house, not shared.
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed: This bed is very comfortable!
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Cable TV/internet hookup available upon the request of long-term tenants.
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- 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: Internet hookup is available at your request in standby mode.
- 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
- Pet Friendly: There is a $10/day surcharge for pets up to a maximum of $25/stay. For month long rentals there is a returnable pet deposit of $250.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Outside OK.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- 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 .. $550/wk .. $850/month (includes all utilities March-November.)
$10/nt pet surcharge up to a maximum of $25.
TWO NIGHT MINIMUM STAY PLEASE
December-February: $75 utility surcharge/month.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Front view of Casa de Alegria with covered deck and bistro table. - Bisbee Vacation Rental
- Enjoy the inspiring views from the front porch. - Bisbee Vacation Rental
- Cozy and romantic bedroom with very comfortable Queen bed. - Bisbee Vacation Rental
- Enjoy breakfast in the sunny dining area with fresh breezes and great views.
- Relax in comfortable and bright living room with TV and books of local interest
- Large and bright kitchen featuring original cast iron sink with double drainers.
- Brick patio dining area, awesome views and additional bistro table and chairs.
- Planter filled with flowers to attract butterflies and humming birds.
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Bert & Shelley Ferris , Kincardine, Ontario,Canada
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Dave & Pat , Kamloops B.C.
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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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"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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Colette , Phoenix, AZ
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"Awesome little miner's cabin! Staying here was a great pleasure! We wouldn't consider staying anywhere else for our Bisbee stays!"
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"Thanks again. This place gets better each time I see it!"
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"Cute house! Thanks for letting us share its charm!"
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"Bisbee inhabitants are really friendly and there is a lot to do all around. It is a good place to catch up on sleep."
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"The house is very peaceful....we look forward to coming back."