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Tiny Home with Observatory near Rodeo, New Mexico & Portal, AZ

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A wooden cabin with a large window, under a starry night sky.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a mounted TV displaying streaming services, a windmill decoration, and a fire extinguisher.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a door, and a view of a desert landscape with mountains in the background.
A fireplace with a TV above it, a fire burning inside, and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer/dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Animas, NM
  • Place, Chiricahua Desert Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Chiricahua Gallery
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Geronimo Surrender Monument
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Animas

Located in Animas, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Portal Peak and Granite Peak, while Chiricahua Desert Museum and Chiricahua Gallery are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, wildlife walks and hiking/biking trails.
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Animas, NM

What's nearby

  • Chiricahua Desert Museum - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Chiricahua Gallery - 17 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Myrtle Kraft Library - 27 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Geronimo Surrender Monument - 28 min drive - 43.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sky Island Grill & Grocery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪pj's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lunch - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cave Creek Sandwich Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Armbrewster - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny Home with Observatory near Rodeo, New Mexico & Portal, AZ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tiny Home with Observatory near Rodeo, New Mexico & Portal, AZ?

As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiny Home with Observatory near Rodeo, New Mexico & Portal, AZ on 26 Dec 2026 start from £187, 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 at Tiny Home with Observatory near Rodeo, New Mexico & Portal, AZ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiny Home with Observatory near Rodeo, New Mexico & Portal, AZ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny Home with Observatory near Rodeo, New Mexico & Portal, AZ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tiny Home with Observatory near Rodeo, New Mexico & Portal, AZ located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Chiricahua Desert Museum and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Chiricahua Gallery. Myrtle Kraft Library and Granite Peak are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable, well stocked, great star viewing with John. Quiet and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a nice place to stay

Perfect place to stay when in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay in the desert

Wonderful place, clean and well maintained, has everything you need and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This area is absolutely gorgeous. And this home is so cute and fun to stay at. John and Cathy are great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The little house was cute and comfortable and had everything we needed. The observatory was a pleasure to use and we got several nights of clear skies so was a perfect trip for us. Would recommend to anyone who wants to see some truly dark skies with all the comforts of home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is in an amazing location. The sky at night is unbeatable. Portal is about a half hour away and provides great hiking and sight seeing. Met John, he was very nice and ready to make any reasonable accommodations. Great stay for 2 people.
Chiricahuas at sunset
Orion Constellation
The Milky Way
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place and Great People

The location was perfect for our needs and the owners were awesome!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was well planned and stocked. Location was very quiet. Our host was there to answer questions and concerns, which were minor. The openess to include us in his astronomy pursuits was a very special and memorable experience. All in all, it was well planned and executed. We plan on returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

A+ hospitality, star party was excellent and very peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice remote location

We stayed three night. Clean, comfortable, and if you have any interest in astronomy contact the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Star trip

Great host would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2021
Tom & Jane were great guests. Enjoyed sharing the night sky with them. Would definitely welcome them back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a great stay here. Very clean and quiet. Saw lots of wildlife around the property. Would book again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unique little house. Owners were great and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

The place is very clean, has everything organized efficiently. Comfortable, quiet, easy access to Cave Creek and nice hosts. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good site for biologists

Very comfortable and well organized. Has local sagebrush habitat and is 20 minutes from extensive hikes in Portal region.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Valley Vista Getaway

My friend and I came to the area for birding in the Chiricahuas. We stayed at valley vista and it was a perfect spot for everything we wanted to do during our stay. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun 2024
We enjoyed meeting Sonder and Patrick. They were great guests and we would welcome them back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Astronomers Delight

We chose Valley Vista Getaway because of the observatory and it did not disappoint. The hosts were extremely welcoming and happy tp answer questions about the area. The house was well equipped, clean and confortable. Happy to recommend this rental.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
Thank you! It was a joy meeting you both.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a FANTASTIC little cottage with all the amenities one could need and a hidden gem for star gazers, astro photographers and birders. Wonderful hosts, beautiful wide open location, a roll off roof observatory to put your telescope in, lovely, cozy, tastefully decorated cottage. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful cabin

Cozy cabin convenient for exploring the Portal and Cave Creek Canyon area. Very well-equipped and comfortable. Friendly, helpful hosts. Quiet and peaceful. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable Stay For Birding

We enjoyed the Gambel and Scaled Quail right outside the bedroom window as well as rabbit, jack rabbit, coyote, and the stargazing. About 20 minutes easy drive to Cave Creek Canyon for more birding where we had a good look at the Elegant Trogon. Hosts were right next door and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you for your review. We are happy you got to see an Elegant Trogon during your stay, something that we haven't seen yet. We invite you to stay with us again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rodeo, New Mexivo

It is great!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A stary stay in a sweet spot

It's a great tiny getaway! Perfect size for two people who want some dark sky's and quiet time. John, the host, is very kind and caring. The star party was fun. If you stay on a clear night, definitely don't skip the telescope time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2023
Thank you Jed and Natasha. Come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, Cozy, Peaceful

This is a well furnished, cozy little cabin with all the modern amenities. I thoroughly enjoyed staying in the quiet peaceful setting, and just being able to get away from the city for awhile. John and his wife were very communicative and helpful. I'll definitely stay again if I'm coming out that way, R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a very cozy and comfortable house. The hosts are great and helpful. The house is very clean, fully furnished with every amenities needed. The welcome book is well organized and very informative. It is obvious the hosts put in lots of efforts and thought into the welcome book.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed for a very pleasant stay. A/C. Well fitted out kitchen. We brought our own food because grocery stores are limited in this area. It is located 15-30 minutes from all the excellent birding across the border in Arizona (Portal and Paradise).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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