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

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A rock garden with a statue of a couple, a small pond, and a planter with green plants.
A single-story house with a sloped metal roof, a garage, and a small front yard with grass and a few shrubs.
A single-story building with a metal roof and a gravel driveway.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Huachuca City, AZ
  • Place, Hunt Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Kartchner Caverns State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Huachuca Military Base
    ‪20 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

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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 Henry F. Hauser Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Arizona Hops and Vines and Big Nose Kates. Old Tombstone Western Town and Good Enough Mine are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Huachuca City, AZ

What's nearby

  • Hunt Park - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Kartchner Caverns State Park - 17 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Fort Huachuca Military Base - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Tombstone Historic District - 29 min drive - 38.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buddy's Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunny D's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mustang Pizza - ‬10 min walk

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 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays!?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays! on 31 Oct 2026 start from £780, 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 Whetstone Retreat, a relaxing home & garden, perfect for longer stays!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 Fort Huachuca Military Base and Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate. Kartchner Caverns State Park and Henry F. Hauser Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Home was very beautiful great location for what we needed went down to visit our son at Ft Huachuca hostess came over showed us around the home Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming home and hosts! Dogs loved the yard! This is one of those places that you really feel “hosted” instead of just given the keys and left to your own devices! Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2026
Thank you! We enjoyed hosting you! Valley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2023
Thanks for the review! So happy you enjoyed your stay! Valley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to our needs

Very accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time again this year. Kitchen has everything you should need. Check in was great
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thanks so much! I'm very happy you have returned this year. Thabks for leaving everything so clean & tidy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

It was so nice to have a house to come home too every night after hunting. Great backyard to hang out and relax!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2024
Thanks for the review, Shane, as well as the personal note you left for us! We look forward to seeing you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Thank you
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2024
Excellent guests. Highly recommend to any other VRBO host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wish warmer ;)

Cute place! Would love to be here warmer weather to sit out back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

Great house. Close to hiking and parks which was exactly what we were looking for. We could have made this a day trip but decided to indulge in a little local vacation. Enjoyed the backyard in the mornings and early evenings after a day out and about. Lovely place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2020
Debra, thanks so much for the lovely review. I'm so glad you had a good stay. Hopefully you'll come back again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Hi! I'm sorry for the delay...I really want to thank you for taking the time to write such a positive review! I really appreciate it, and it is very helpful for future guests! I hope to see you again! Valley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Escape

The hostess was pleasant and provided a beautiful place to stay. Outdoor space is fantastic, many beautiful birds to watch and listen to, the quail were great to watch and hearing the coyotes in the distance was melodious. All comforts of home, nice neighborhood to go for a walk. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2021
Thanks for the lovely review!! Valley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Arizona getaway

This property was an amazing surprise ! It was quiet, restful, and an absolute haven with all the amenities and a few added surprises!… like the birds that frequent the backyard, the the gurgling water fountain, the gathering places and the outdoor living space. Add to that the access to nearby attractions and shopping and you have a WINNER!!
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2022
Philip Thanks so much for the enthusiastic and positive review!! Valley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Hi Phil & Vella! Thanks so much for taking the time to review your stay! It always really helps future guests to know what to expect! And we were very happy to have had the time to spend with you both and get to know you better! I do hope everything works out for you to stay again next year!! Valley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great base for birders.

Whetstone Retreat was just what we had hoped it would be - a very convenient base for birding. The house is very pleasant and comfortable; easy for living, dining and relaxing both inside and outside. The well equipped kitchen is wonderful. We also really appreciated having the luggage racks, plenty of clothes hangers and hair dryers for our use. Valley Tyminski was very easy to arrange details with. We would definitely enjoy another stay at Whetstone Retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2021
Thanks for the lovely review!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
Hi Jodi! Thanks so much for taking the time to write such a nice review! It really does help future guests to know what to expect. I'm so glad you & your family enjoyed your stay. Valley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Choice

My husband and I spent a month enjoying this lovely home. You’ll be treated to all the comforts of home in this well furnished place. The 3 bedrooms have comfortable beds and the living room, dining room and kitchen are spacious. The kitchen has enough dishes and cookware for a family. The back yard has covered and open air dining areas and a covered seating area. The quail, cardinals, humming birds on the property delighted us. SE AZ offers a new amazing natural area to explore every day. The B & B owners live near by and responded immediately to any requests and were glad to share info on the area.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Shari enjoyed the kitchen and the large living room.

Everything was perfect! Enjoyed hiking and cooking on the grill 😋
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort in the desert

Valley’s house, located in a subdivision off the main highway, provides comfortable accommodations for anyone wanting to explore the surrounding desert, canyons, and mountains. The spacious yard and feeders host numerous species of birds and desert cottontail rabbits. With three bedrooms and two baths, this house is more than ample for a couple or small family/group.
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2022
Naomi Thanks for taking the time to write a review! I appreciate it! Valley
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful place

Any appliance you might need to cook a meal, beautifully decorated. Convenient to attractions, restaurants close by open was a problem, closed Tuesday and Wednesday lots of tourist information
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2021
Thanks for taking the time to leave a nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and clean

We really enjoyed our stay in Whetstone. We were wine tasting in Sonoita and it is a short 15 minutes drive to Whetstone. The house was great and affordable. We would stay again when traveling to Sonoita.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Hi Renee, Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We hope you'll come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Oasis

This property is an oasis. It sits in a quiet neighborhood with a surprisingly green and colorful back yard that birders will love. My husband counted 23 species the first afternoon as we sat on the patio! If you have a family group, there are plenty of places to gather in the backyard to chat, play board games (which are provided in the house) or eat meals. The mattresses in the three bedrooms are comfortable and there are roomy closets. The kitchen has every pan or appliance you need to make meals. The dining room offers a coffee/tea bar. The garage has been turned into a laundry room with tiled floor. We spent a month here and hope we can return next year. Steve and Valley are wonderful hosts and very kind people.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Attention to detail, Home away from home

We were in the area for a family funeral. Bringing family together from different parts of the country. House was clean, spacious, and Valley has thought of little details and had what we needed for our stay. Beds comfy, beautiful backyard for relaxing and enjoying the evening. Will happily stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2021
Thanks for the lovely review. I appreciate you taking the time to let future guests know what to expect! Valley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Huachuca

Very well equipped. Has everything one could possibly need. Beautifully decorated and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place.

Clean and well provisioned inside. Needs a door on master bath, but all else is nicely done. Host made accomodation for parking motorcycle inside. Property is close to Karchner Caverns, Tombstone, Bisbee, and Sierra Vista.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the Whetstone Retreat. It was a quiet neighborhood a few miles out of Huachuca City. The back yard was an amazing retreat. Valley and Steve were very helpful hosts.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2021
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