Why Rent a Room when You Can Rent a Canyon?

Property Type

• House

• 1000 sq. ft.

House Rules

• Max. occupancy 6
• Minimum Age Limit For Renters:

  10 years. Must be swimmers....moreless

• Non Smoking Only
• Not Suitable For Children:

  Unfenced pool, patio without rails and drop-offs into cactus, fast moving creek, fire-starters, heavy objects on shelves, etc....moreless

• Pets Not Allowed:

  Trained service animals allowed....moreless

Accommodation Type

• Vacation Rental

Meals

• Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Suitability

Entertainment

• Books:

  Great selection of books. Owner a former publisher ......moreless

• CD Player
• DVD Player:

  Seems most of our DVDs and videos are classics ......moreless

• Games
• Music Library
• Stereo

• VCR
• Video Library

Attractions

• Churches
• Cinemas
• Health/Beauty Spa

• Library
• Museums
• Playground

• Recreation Center
• Restaurants
• Winery Tours

Local Services & Businesses

• ATM/Bank
• Fitness Center

• Groceries
• Hospital

• Laundromat
• Massage Therapist
• Medical Services

Leisure Activities

• Boating
• Horseback Riding

• Scenic Drives
• Shopping

• Sight Seeing
• Wildlife Viewing

Location Type

• Mountain View:

  One of only two homes (the other a mile away) in a private red rock desert canyon with a creek running through it. A 4-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle is required to get to and from the home....moreless

• Waterfront:

  On a creek....moreless

Sports & Adventure Activities

• Cross Country Skiing
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Golf

• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Mountain Climbing

• Mountaineering
• Rafting
• Rock Climbing
• Swimming

Dining

• Dining:

  Dining area off kitchen seats 4; outdoor dining table seats 6. ...moreless

• Dining Area

• Seating for 6 people

General

• Air Conditioning:

  Swamp cooler. We turn it on approximately mid-June. It is not an air conditioner and does not deliver hotel-type cold air. ...moreless

• Clothes Dryer:

  The house is off the grid and uses solar power, so energy conservation is often required. We have a clothesline if you prefer....moreless

• Fireplace:

  We have a fireplace in the living room and on the outdoor patio. No other fires or open flames permitted. ...moreless

• Heating:

  Radiant heating in floor and a pellet stove in master bedroom....moreless

• Linens Provided
• Living Room:

  We limit occupancy to 6 because this is a cozy small home. If it's cold out, 6 in the living room can be a squeeze....moreless

• Mobile Phone:

  Cell phone service is spotty in the canyon but good about 10 minutes away. Verizon phones sometimes receive and send messages from the kitchen counter but don't count on it....moreless

• Parking Off Street

• Telephone:

  Some Verizon phones pick up service at the gate, a 5 minute walk away, and sometimes receive texts in the kitchen....moreless

• Towels Provided
• Washing Machine:

  The house is off the grid and on a well. Not all water sources can be running at once....moreless

• Wireless Internet:

  Spotty service at random places in canyon. Reliable service 10 minutes away at a cattle grate. Free internet is available in town, a 15-20 minute drive....moreless

• Wood Fireplace

Kitchen

• Coffee Maker:

  Stove top espresso pot, percolator, and small espresso machine. Filters and holder for individual serving drip coffee....moreless

• Cooking Utensils
• Dishes & Utensils:

  Dishes, barware, cooking pots and pans. ...moreless

• Dishwasher
• Kitchen
• Oven

• Pantry Items:

  Salt and pepper, random spices left behind by guests, olive oil and balsamic vinegar....moreless

• Refrigerator
• Stove:

  New Wolf gas stove....moreless

• Toaster

Outside

• Deck / Patio

• Outdoor Grill

Pool / Spa

• Private Pool:

  Unfenced, unheated. Children under 10 years old are not permitted and all guests must be able to swim. We open the pool in May depending on weather. We cannot guarantee the date it will be open....moreless