A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
A quiet escape
Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Benson, AZ
Gammons Gulch
Place, Gammons Gulch
35 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
The Penthouse
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
A River Rock Cabin in Cascabel
Built in the ancient floodplain of the fabled San Pedro River, this rustic old cabin has been fully electrified and refurbished. It is 1 room with a large screened porch doubling its living space. It has a double bed - towels, pillows and bed linens provided. There is a counter for eating and food prep plus a sink with hot water and small refrigerator, a microwave, toaster oven and all sorts of electrical appliances for cooking. Heating is with a small pot bellied wood stove that came out of a caboose. Wood is provided. No need to bring bottled water. The bathhouse is separate with a hot shower, colorful Mexican sink and a composting toilet. There is additional space and refrigeration for food storage for long term stays. Sustainability is a watchword in this community which is most concerned about the impact to the land and its creatures that we humans bring. Outdoors next to the cabin is a Mexican adobe fireplace with a grill. Sit by the fire in the evening or get it going early and cook your meal there. The cabin seems to have an old fashioned 'pay it forward' atmosphere as people often voluntarily fill the woodbox for the next guest and leave the place surprisingly clean. Of course there are the sounds and smells of the animals along with a dusty atmosphere. We are part of a working ranch operation. If this is objectionable, this isn't the place for you. Please ask questions before booking if you are uncertain about something. This is wilderness. Interested in Conservation Ranching? Know someone who is? We’re always looking for folks who would like to learn about what we are doing and would like to help. There’s often a fence to check on range (spectacular views), cows to look for on range (great hiking to find them if you can), or mesquite treelets and thistle to dig out of the irrigated pastures. Let us know if this is something you would like to explore, and we’ll work out a plan. Own vehicle essential. Use of Penthouse for additional guests is $25 per night.
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House Rules
Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children
Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Prefer smoking only on porch/outside
DUring Covid 19, minimum stay is 14 days.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 435761
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Benson
Benson is home to this cabin. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Gammons Gulch, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore El Sereno Preserve and Arts Spring. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours, hiking, and mountain climbing.
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at A River Rock Cabin in Cascabel?
As of Sep 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A River Rock Cabin in Cascabel on Sep 8, 2026 start from $90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
Where is A River Rock Cabin in Cascabel located?
Situated in Benson, this cabin is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Gammons Gulch and within 32 mi (52 km) of San Pedro Valley Arts and Historical Museum and San Pedro Valley Observatory. Benson Hospital and San Pedro Golf Course are also within 32 mi (52 km).
About the host
Hosted by Sue
I left the east coast in '94 after a disastrous downsizing of the company I was working for and of course it was a gift in disguise..... once I got my feet firmly planted again. I opened a boarding stable in Tucson and ran that until the city grew too big and close. So I moved out to the wilderness and started over again. It has been such a gift and I don't know that, if I was ever given the chance, I would have thought I would be allowed to choose such a life. The experience has been enhanced by living among a thriving, tiny community of people seeking the balance of what's best for the land and for themselves, making the land and its wild animals an equal partner in the equation. We are doing conservation ranching, preserving an entire canyon while bringing it back from overgrazing, running cattle on range and on irrigated pasture, selling grass fed beef. None of this takes place on this property, but on the thousands of acres of range land and pasture some miles from here. I say this because I've had people ask if there was butchering or branding or whatever going on here. No there isn't. Formerly I was married, living in Conn and eventually divorced and raising a daughter by myself. I worked as a professional photographer for 30 years while also working in printing and publications. My MA degree was from Syracuse School of Journalism.
Horses were always a large part of my life, even tho' I never owned one as a youngster but the time came when I had to let it all go. It was only in retirement that I was able to bring these fabulous animals back into my life.
Why they chose this property
When I was looking for property and came upon this place, I was really struck by the old cabin built into the side of the mesa. I could feel its potential and also its history. Once I settled in with the animals, I turned my attention to the cabin and saw, once I got windows in and opened it up, how welcoming it was. As was the land. The land is in one of the last remaining old mesquite bosques, very near the river, surrounded by desert leading up to mountains on both sides of the river. This is like a national park or refuge and is actually being considered for that status.
What makes this property unique
The energy of the surrounding land is palpable. Native ancient populations lived here in great numbers and on the mesa above me is one of the largest documented villages. It is now under conservation easement. Baicatcan. The hiking or riding in the valley takes you into unspoiled deep wilderness. Before I moved out here, each time I visited the valley, I could feel my whole body expand and relax and let in this clean air and wide open space, the amazing quiet and peacefulness. It is possible to do a Spirit walk with some Native American neighbors, if you ask me to arrange it.