Vacation Rentals by Owner

Hope to enjoy this wonderful home again!!

Guest: judi (Wyoming)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/28/11

Our family--adult kids, grandkids (ages 2 and 4), gramma, grampa, border collie, and tiny little dog ALL enjoyed the home. The kids kept busy the first couple of hours just exploring all the nooks and crannies. We cooked a couple of wonderful meals to share with friends/family and the home provided a wonderfully convivial gathering place. We would/will rent it again in a heartbeat. I would recommend it for a single person, couples, families with small children, pet owners, women's retreat....just about any type of gathering. The owner was super helpful. Thanks so much for making our first family vacation with grandchildren super and unforgettable!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Best dog rental ever!

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 11/30/10

We spent a wonderful Thanksgiving at Karen's eclectic, peaceful home outside Sonoita. I echo the other reviewer's comments, but also wanted to add that this is the most dog-friendly rental we have stayed in. The enclosed, very large yard was great fun for our dogs, and worry-free for us. For those traveling with dogs, I would highly recommend this rental.

Recommended for:Pet owners

Wonderful quiet place

Guest: Cindy (Fayetteville)
Date of Stay: 10/31/10 Review Submitted: 11/14/10

We just returned from a week at the Rain Valley House. It was wonderful. The home is very spacious with very thoughtful touches everywhere. We enjoyed the quiet solitude and are looking forward to going back during peak birding season. My husband brought his celestial scope and the stars were magnificent. Views were amazing from every vista. Bed was very comfortable, lots of linens, kitchen set up to cook in and basic supplies present. There was tons of room and it seems even six could fit very comfortably (we were only 2). Karen was also very gracious to let us apply our deposit to this trip after we had to cancel last spring due to a family emergency. We will definitely be back!.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Always wonderful...

Guest: Karen & Bruce (Goodyear, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

We have stayed here 4 times this past year & each time has been great. The listing description is accurate and the pictures show everything clearly. It's just a great place, which is why we will make reservations to stay there again. The owner is so helpful & makes all the planning & visit very easy for us. It's always very clean & there are nice extra touches everywhere. We enjoyed just hanging out at the house as it's so peaceful there and also exploring the wonderful wineries nearby & beautiful scenery all around. Our dog loved it there too! Highly recommend!

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Wonderful Vacation Spot

Guest: Steve and Pam (Calumet,MN)
Date of Stay: 03/28/10 Review Submitted: 04/23/11

Our pups were so glad we brought them back to the Rain Valley house this spring. This is the perfect place for a relaxing time for all family members! I love every room of this home and sitting out in the yard with a good book. The fence surrounding the property keeps even our tiny Yorkie safe on his explorations. We also love to explore the surrounding area. Wine country, Coronado National Forest, birding,photography, the possibilities are endless.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We are setting our dates for 2011!!

Guest: Steve and Pam (Calumet,MN)
Date of Stay: 03/28/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

This year was our 4th stay at the Rain Valley House. You couldn't find a more perfect location. A beautiful, unique home and property even better then described. Peaceful and quiet and centrally located in Southwest Az to many beautiful sites. Or, as we like to do, enjoy our morning coffee in the so private walled yard. A perfect place for our 4 legged family members as well. They also could relax and be perfectly at home. Karen is the best hostess! Thank you for sharing your wonderful home. Can't wait until we can visit again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Nan
Date of Stay: 03/15/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

Thanks so much for opening your house to me. I loved it here - the location, privacy, views & the unique architecture of the house. The dogs were in doggie heaven - they had never had such a large space to run free in before & took full advantage of it. I definitely hope to come back again. Maybe next time I will actually leave the property & do the sight-seeing I'd originally planned to do!

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Guest: Ann D.
Date of Stay: 03/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

We had a wonderful time here - loved the area & this house.

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Chuck, Teresa, and Gizmo from Minnesota

Guest: ozzie (Elgin, Mn)
Date of Stay: 02/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

We had a couple days to spare in az, we were so lucky to find this place at the last minute. Karen was so great to work with. Everything was more than we expected, very beautiful, quiet place.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We'll be back!

Guest: C & Y (Canada)
Date of Stay: 01/03/09 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

We have stayed at Rain Valley House twice and are planning on a third time and more. The owners are so helpful and friendly, the house is quirky - in a good way - and our two dogs just love the safe yard. The stars at night are glorious, plus strolling around the yard watching the sun come up with a cup of java in your hand is the perfect way to start your Arizona day. As much as we hate to spread the word about this special place, we have to state that it is one of our favorite spots for our winter vacation!! Thank you Karen and Jim!!! Colleen, Kris, Copper and Danny Winnipeg, Canada

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Kathy J.
Date of Stay: 07/20/08 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

We had a wonderful week staying at your place. We utilized everything including the pool table!

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Guest: Kathy G.
Date of Stay: 04/03/08 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

Thanks so much for letting us stay in your beautiful & unique home. The kids & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

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Guest: Jan & John
Date of Stay: 02/21/08 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

Lovely house - beautiful part of the Southwest, great birds. Had a fine time & many thanks. Hope to meet you again before too long.

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Guest: Bill, Jeannie & "The Bandit"
Date of Stay: 01/15/07 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our time at your house. Thank you for all you did to make our vacation so special! It was a real treat to enjoy the Arizona sun from such a private & unique spot - And Bandit loved the rabbits!

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Guest: Lynn, Dave & Flint
Date of Stay: 04/16/06 Review Submitted: 07/23/10

Our stay was completely enjoyable & we were able to visit so many wonderful parts of Southern Arizona. We enjoyed feeding the birds & the house.

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