In-Town Historic House with Panoramic Views & Gardens Bisbee, Arizona Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 21078

Front of house with stone wall foundation (faces sideways to street)

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Location: Bisbee, Tucson & Southern Arizona, Arizona, USA (Near Ramsey Canyon, 1 1/2 hours drive Southeast of Tucson)

Accommodations:  House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 1-6)

The historic Clawson House sits on top of Clawson Hill adjacent to Castle Rock in the heart of the town of Bisbee, which has been designated a National Historic District. The Territorial house, originally built in 1895 for mine manager, Spencer Clawson, was expanded in the 1920’s and now occupies over two acres of level and hillside land, with views out in three directions, including views over Downtown Bisbee out to mountains in Mexico.

The house includes wrap-around porches on three sides, with large rooms that incorporate original woodwork and built-in cabinetry, floor-to-ceiling French doors, original hardware, and sliding pocket doors. The house has been a perennial favorite on both Bisbee home and garden tours.

Downstairs, there is a large entrance hall, large living and dining rooms, downstairs bedroom with bath, TV room or study, fully-equipped large kitchen with separate breakfast area, and screened-in porch. The living room has a gas fireplace. Upstairs is a large hall and two large bedrooms that share a bath. Each of the three bedrooms has a queen-sized bed. The upstairs bathroom has a Victorian clawfoot bath that is outfitted as a shower as well. Outside is a xeriscape cottage garden that blooms March through November, and a large outdoor eating area for al fresco dining.

Bisbee is a former mining town, located a mile high in the Mule Mountains, one-and-one-half hours drive southeast of Tucson, and eight miles north of the Mexican border. Subsequent to the mine closing in the mid-1970’s, Bisbee has emerged as a friendly, fun and quirky artists/crafts town, and in addition is a good center for exploring nearby areas such as Ramsey Canyon (one of the premier birdwatching areas in the United States), Tombstone, the Coronado National Monument, Kartchner Caverns, as well as the Chiracahua National Monument and Forest. There are numerous hiking opportunities in and around Bisbee, and a public golf course is five miles away. The town offers a number of fun restaurants, many of which are within a short walk.

Because of its altitude, Bisbee has moderate year round temperatures, with a temperature "spring" that begins in April and a "water" spring that begins in July, with short and cooling "monsoon" rains coming through the mountains through early September. Many residents of Tucson and Phoenix use Bisbee as their summer "get-away."

The house is not air conditioned, but there are a number of ceiling fans in the rooms, including the bedrooms. Most homes in Bisbee do not have air conditioning.

While winter temperatures are moderate by most people's standards, with many bright, sunny days, Bisbee (as with other historic towns in Arizona and New Mexico) is located at significant altitude. It is NOT South Florida (or Palm Springs, for that matter). Your can check out Bisbee temperatures on a number of web pages.

Bisbee is increasingly being publicized as a vacation destination, and on March 29, 2002, Money Magazine listed Bisbee on its "Best Places to Vacation" list of ten top vacation destinations, citing its climate and accessibility to a variety of nearby attractions In addition, the National Trust for Historic Preservation added Bisbee to its 2005 list of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations -- the first Arizona city to make this list of "unique and lovingly preserved communities." (click on "More Bisbee Information" link below for copy of articles).

For the fashion conscious, Kate Spade featured Bisbee in a 12 page photo shoot that appeared in the March 2006 Vogue and Town and Country magazines.

Due to the many antiques which are in the house, the house is not suitable for families with young children. There are three queen size beds only, with no other sleeping arrangements, such as pull out couches. No Smoking. There is a very helpful onsite caretaker on the property who occupies a separate apartment, and can be contacted to provide additional assistance during your stay. The apartment is located underneath the house, with its separate outside entrance, and in no way affects the privacy of guests.

Routine cleaning of linens and towels is provided at no additional charge, as is routine vacuuming of the premises after guests leave. We reserve the right to charge for unusual cleaning associated with spills, stains, etc.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Gas Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Gas fireplace in living room
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Restaurants
  • Biking
  • Hiking
• Other Activities
  • Wildlife Viewing (esp, birdwatching), Sightseeing (Tombstone is 25 miles to the North), Coronodo and Chiricahua National Monuments

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From: $750/up to 4 nights ... $1000/week .. $3000/month
NOTE:  RATES DO NOT INCLUDE USE OF THE HOUSE FOR HOSTING PARTIES IN EXCESS OF
TEN GUESTS.  ANY USE OF THE HOUSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH LARGE EVENTS SUCH AS
WEDDINGS MUST BE CLEARED WITH OWNERS IN ADVANCE.  WE DO NOT PERMIT THE
HOUSE TO BE USED FOR WEDDING RECEPTIONS.

DUE TO THE LARGE SIZE OF THE HOUSE, WE HAVE TO CHARGE A MINIMUM $750 RENTAL FOR
ANY STAY LESS THAN 4 NIGHTS

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 04/10/09
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  Clarice and Roger Ewing , Warrensburg, Mo
  • We have recently returned from another stay at the Clawson House in Bisbee. This has become a second home to us as we have enjoyed this wonderful house and community for a six week stay for four consecutive years. Clawson House graciously embraces you with its hospitality; it is spacious, yet intimate, and is well-appointed and well-equipped from all necessary appliances to wine glasses. It is an easy and fun place to entertain friends. Its large lot provides a most generous allowance for parking, a uniquely rare asset in Bisbee. Having a care-taker (Abigail) on site is an additional bonus. We think that Abigail is a rare find. We use the two extra bedrooms for periodic visits with close friends as we would in our own home. The Clawson House provides extremely luxurious living in a city we consider the very best Arizona has to offer.
• 01/13/09
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  Jane Petterson , West Vancouver, Canada
  • This is truly a special property. In keeping with its standing as the mine manager's house of old, it stands proudly on its own hill, with commanding views in many directions over Bisbee. It has such atmosphere and charm. Plenty of books for avid readers, a warm fire for cold weather, efficient central heating, high-quality furnishings and linens. It was wonderful to sit out on the deck and pass the time. Ours was a family reunion, gathering together relatives from England, the US and Canada. We all loved our stay here. We felt very grand! Abigail, the caretaker, is a delight. Very friendly and approachable without being obtrusive. I would highly recommend Clawson House - perfect location and charming accommodation.

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