Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays!

3 bedroomsSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Huachuca City, AZ

Kartchner Caverns State Park12 min drive
Fort Huachuca Military Base13 min drive
Sierra Vista, AZ (FHU-Sierra Vista Municipal)18 min drive
The Mall At Sierra Vista19 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Whetstone Retreat is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a gourmet kitchen. The back patio & backyard are very beautiful, cool & relaxing with a lovely water fountain and 3 different seating areas. This home is exceptionally peaceful & relaxing. It is located in a very quiet community in Whetstone with easy access to all of Southeast Arizona: Kartchner Caverns State Park, Tombstone, Bisbee, Coronado and Chiricahua National Monuments, Sierra Vista and Historic Fort Huachuca, great birding, hiking, and sight-seeing throughout the region including Ramsey Canyon Nature Preserve. Also many excellent wineries nearby in Elgin/Sonoita. Some people are aware that across the border in Naco, Mexico there are some excellent dentists. Ask us for details.

Property manager

Valley Tyminski

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Elgin Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | 580 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Home is not at all child-proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Small dogs 20 pounds or less

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed at any outdoor area, not inside

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property registration number HA9464531

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Huachuca City

Located in Huachuca City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Fort Huachuca Military Base and Fort Huachuca Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Flying Leap Vineyards and Arizona Hops and Vines. Big Nose Kates and Helldorado Gunfight Theatre and Restaurant are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Huachuca City, AZ

What's nearby

Kartchner Caverns State Park - 12 min drive
Fort Huachuca Military Base - 13 min drive
San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area - 19 min drive
The Mall At Sierra Vista - 19 min drive
Tombstone Historic District - 23 min drive

Restaurants

Buddy's Bar - 17 min walk
Dusk Till Dawn Cabaret - 6 min drive
Chester's - 6 min drive
My Little Playhouse - 6 min walk
Good Food Cafe - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Hunt Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Coronado National Forest and Fort Huachuca Military Base. Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate and Kartchner Caverns State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for exploring.

My husband and I stayed at Whetstone Retreat for 13 days and it was wonderful! We were close to trails and bird watching sites, which is what we came for. Valley and Steve were very gracious hosts who tried to anticipate our every need and made us feel at home. We would definitely go back! G & V Carrozzino Ontario, Canada

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zamfam Carwash Services

30 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Thank you

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

4 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Haven

This was the 2nd time staying in this home. It is such a haven. We went looking for a relaxing place, a place where we could rejuvenate and that is precisely what we found. This time, we also enjoyed visiting with the owners and came away feeling like we had made new friends. What could be better than that?

Stayed 24 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jodi S.

4 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for family time

This property is beautiful, with the backyard setting, patio furniture, and the pergola. There is lots of space outside. There is lots of space inside. The furniture is comfortable, and clean. Beds are comfortable as well. Valley has thought of everything you need in a place away from home. We were able to cook and relax with the ease of items available in the kitchen. This was our second stay at this property. It is a nice stay away from home.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison R., Aguanga, California USA

2 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

Good place to rest between Az Adventures. Nice property with a beautiful outdoor area to relax in.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Valley Tyminski

We love cooking good food & drinking good wine. In fact, we make our own wine and do quite a bit of canning (interesting things like habanero sauce, blackberry black pepper & aged rum jam, pickled asparagus, paleo apple butter, etc.) We have enjoyed fishing in Alaska for halibut & salmon and make our own smoked salmon. We especially like it when we get to meet our guests, which frequently gives us an opportunity to share the things we make.
Our favorite compliment from our guests is when they express that their experience has been like a "home away from home."
Our first AirBnB experiences were in Barcelona, Spain and Amsterdam. We absolutely loved the feeling of experiencing how we would live if we were locals there! That's what inspired us to create our own AirBnB. So far, it's been great to share our own area with folks from other places, especially because Cochise County, Arizona is a totally amazing destination in so many ways!
Steve and Valley are both licensed Realtors with Keller Williams Southern Arizona. So, if you are thinking of relocating to the area, buying a house, selling a house, or investing in property in Southeast Arizona, we will be happy to work with you!

Why they chose this property

Ideal location. Cool, shady back patio and garden if you're escaping the Phoenix heat! Close to Kartchner Caverns, Tombstone (and Bisbee,) Sonoita/Elgin wineries and, of course, Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca. Gourmet kitchen for those who love to cook. Great for military families.

What makes this property unique

Extremely relaxing covered back patio & shaded backyard that attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Beautiful water fountain. Fairy lights in covered gazebo. Guests have called this place "more than a Retreat, it's an Oasis."