Chiricahua Bird/Sky Cabin By Cave Creek Canyon

Premium birding, astral, and lunar eco-retreat. Overlooking 10 private acres & a forever-wild reserve, blending seamlessly into the national forest. This exclusive modern haven is built for birders, astronomers, and photographers. Enjoy endless views and Bortle 1 dark skies (w/ exterior red lighting to protect night vision). Unwind on the screened porch by the wood fireplace or the open patio, designed to attract native and migratory birds. Includes Starlink WiFi. Walk to the Portal store!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private 10-acre estate featuring a 'forever wild' nature conservation sanctuary, providing a seamless buffer into the national forest, with direct access to exclusive hiking right from the property.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom: 1 queen bed
- Additional Sleeping: Living room, screened porch
- Starlink WiFi (blazing fast speeds)
- Rare Bortle Class 1 dark-sky corridor (optimized for deep-sky imaging)

CABIN FEATURES
- Screened-in porch w/ wood-burning fireplace
- Covered porch, outdoor seating areas w/ glider chairs
- Water fountain
- Smart TV, dinette set
- Ceiling fans, central heat & A/C
- Starlink WiFi
- Step-free observation deck, 10-acre private reserve & custom hiking trails

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster
- Drip coffee maker & French press (starter coffee provided)
- Coffee grinder & tea selections
- Cooking essentials, dishware & flatware
- Water station

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story cabin
- Step-free access w/ ramp


PARKING
- Ample space in the private driveway

-- THE LOCATION --

- Within the Chiricahua sky island corridor — one of North America's premier birding regions, home to rare, migratory species such as the Elegant Trogon
- Bortle Class 1 Dark Skies: Experience absolute, pristine darkness in a globally recognized dark-sky corridor, offering astronomers and astrophotographers unparalleled, razor-sharp views of the Milky Way right from the property
- Perched at the mouth of Cave Creek Canyon — hear the creek from the porch, reach the trailhead in under 500 feet
- Walking distance to Portal Store & Cafe, local farmers market, post office & medical clinic
- Enjoy exclusive, crowd-free hiking across your own 10-acre reserve featuring a 'forever wild' nature conservation sanctuary, stepping directly onto protected forest land
- 5 miles to Southwest Research Station — a premier natural history field station drawing scientists & naturalists from around the globe

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story cabin offers step-free access with a ramp
- The owner lives on the same property but in a completely separate structure; you won’t see them during your stay
- The cabin features a locally sourced and purified drinking water station. Unlimited crisp, refreshing water is fully provided for cooking and drinking during your stay
- This property borders right up against the peaceful national forest, offering a secluded nature escape with beautiful views
- To ensure a seamless stay, your booking includes premium complimentary perks such as fresh whole coffee beans, a bundle of firewood, laundry soap, and filtered ice and water sourced from a local spring. We also provide nectar and bird food for your convenience, allowing you to enjoy the local birdlife from the deck, provided there is no active bear activity in the area