[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Tiny Home with Observatory near Rodeo, New Mexico & Portal, AZ Cabin in Animas with kitchen and fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66018900/66018867/43f78da4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66018900/66018867/3fddff79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66018900/66018867/473fa4eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66018900/66018867/12ef071a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66018900/66018867/4fdc3e8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Valley Vista Getaway, a charming single-level tiny home in the picturesque San Simon valley of southwestern New Mexico. With AC/Heat, WiFi and a Smart Roku TV with popular channels, this cozy space is perfect for relaxation and dining. The observatory offers stargazing opportunities with minimal light pollution while the fully-furnished kitchen provides everything you need for a comfortable stay. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tiny Home with Observatory near Rodeo, New Mexico & Portal, AZ Welcome to Valley Vista Getaway, your peaceful desert retreat in southwestern New Mexico, just minutes from Rodeo, NM and Portal, AZ. Stay in an award-winning tiny home surrounded by 360° mountain and valley views, and experience some of the darkest Bortle 1 skies in the United States. Perfect for astronomers, birdwatchers, hikers, herpers, and photographers, this serene getaway offers the ultimate blend of comfort, quiet, and cosmic beauty. 🏆 Rated Exceptional on VRBO and featured in LuxLife Magazine 🌠 Highlights 🔭 Private On-Site Observatory (Bortle 1 skies!) 🌄 Panoramic 360° Desert & Mountain Views 🌵 Minutes from Cave Creek Canyon & Chiricahua Mountains 🛏 1 Bedroom | 1 Bath | Sleeps 2 💨 WiFi, A/C & Heat, Smart Roku TV, Laundry, Full Kitchen √ Bright, Open Design with High Ceilings & Large Windows 🚫 No Fire Pit or Outside Grill (burn ban restrictions) 🌌 Stargazing & Astronomy Experiences 🔭 Bring your telescope and use our on-site roll-off roof observatory, equipped with: √ Electricity, WiFi & Ethernet √ 10’x12’ viewing space for up to two telescopes √ Monitor hookup, wind guards & storage shelf 🔭🔭Or join host John for a personal star party under pristine dark skies — free for all guests! Observe the moon, planets, nebulae, and star clusters, and learn the constellations with expert guidance. ☀️ Also available: Daytime solar viewing through a professional solar telescope. 🌵 Perfect for Nature Lovers √ Explore nearby attractions: √ Cave Creek Canyon, Arizona – World-class birding & hiking trails √ Chiricahua Mountains – Home to rare wildlife and scenic hikes √ San Simon Valley – Desert serenity and unforgettable sunsets Ideal for birders, hikers, herpers, rock hounds, and astrophotographers seeking solitude and adventure. 🛏 Inside the Tiny Home 🛋 Cozy Living Area: Smart Roku TV (ABC, NBC, CBS & streaming), electric fireplace 🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen: Stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, blender, crockpot, and utensils 🛏 Bedroom: Queen bed, soft linens, USB charging ports, storage space 🚿 Bathroom: Step-in shower, taller toilet, grab bar, hair dryer 🎛️ Laundry: Washer and dryer in unit 💨 Comfort: Air conditioning, heat, electric fireplace and ceiling fans 🌐 Internet: Fast 15 Mbps WiFi 💰 Rates Nightly: $95 + tax Weekly: $450 + tax Monthly: $1,450 + tax Cleaning Fee: $25 per stay 2-night minimum stay required. 💫 Why Guests Love It ⭐ “The best stargazing Airbnb we’ve ever stayed at.” ⭐ “Beautiful, quiet, and spotless — the host’s astronomy knowledge made our trip unforgettable.” ⭐ “Perfect for birding, hiking, and relaxing under the Milky Way.” 🌟 Book Your Desert Adventure Today Unplug. Look up. Discover the universe from your doorstep. Experience New Mexico’s Valley Vista Getaway — where the stars feel close enough to touch. ✨ Reserve your stay today and enjoy a one-of-a-kind astronomy and nature experience! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Alarm clock - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai - Telescope ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Computer monitor ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Smartphone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Eco-friendly toiletries - Electric car charging station - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27700000/27692900/27692872/704573d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Estate for Family Reunion, Weddings, Business Retreat, and Vacations Rodeo - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 77 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=27692872&PinnedHotelID=27692872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66016900/66016832/f40f131d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private RV Site with Personal Observatory Access Animas - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Mountain view - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=66016832&PinnedHotelID=66016832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118870000/118864500/118864442/c53a3eda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Four Bar Cottages: The Hacienda Portal - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave CA $185 CA $225 total includes taxes & fees Nov 18 - Nov 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=118864442&PinnedHotelID=118864442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118870000/118864500/118864445/71655161.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Four Bar Cottages: The Apache Portales - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill CA $216 CA $261 total includes taxes & fees Nov 18 - Nov 19 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=118864445&PinnedHotelID=118864445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102800000/102799300/102799245/1126158c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sky Islands Retreat in Rodeo w/ Mountain Views! Rodeo - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=102799245&PinnedHotelID=102799245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 20 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Home + Observatory Dark Skies Views Birding Home w/ Observatory Stargazing Birding Views Home w/ Observatory Dark Skies Views Birding Home + Observatory Astronomers Views Birders Home w/ observatory - dark skies, birding & views Animas ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=31.92152,-108.979004&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:spzaEv%7DcxS%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FS%40Q%40S%40Q%40Q%40QBO%40SBQBQBQBOBSDQBODOBSDODODQFODQDOFOFQFMFQFMFOFOHMFOHOHKHOHMHMHMHMJKHMJKJMHKJKJMJIJKLIJKJKLIJILIJILGLILGLILGLGLELGNGLELENELENELENELCNANELANENALANANANCN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FNBN%40N%40L%40N%40NDL%40NDN%40LBNDLDNDLDNDLDLDNFLFLDLFLHLFLFLHLFJHLHJJLFJJJJLHJJJHJLJJJJHLJJHLJJHLHLHLHLHNHJHNFNHLFNFNFLFPFLFPFNDNDPFNDPDNDNDRBNBNDPBRBNBPBPBP%40RBN%40P%40P%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FR%3FPAP%3FPARAPAPARAPCNAPCPCRCPCNCPEPCPCNEPEPENENGPENEPGNGNGNGNGNGNGLINGNILILINILIJILILKLILKJILKJKJKJKJKJMHKJKHMHKHMJKFMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFOFMDMDODMDODMBODMDO%40OBMBOBOBM%3FOBO%40O%40O%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAO%3FOAOAOCM%3FOCOCMCOCOAMEOEMCOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMGMGMEMIMIMGMIKGMKKGMKKIKKMIKKKKKKKKIKKMKKIMKMIKIOIKIMIOIMIMGOIOGMGOGOGOGOGOGOEQEOGQEOEOEQCQEOCQEQCQCOCQCSCQAQCOAQASAQAQAQ%3FSAQ%3FQ%3FSAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E6MuzJsSp0Bng7E86glHh11q7eQ=) Animas, NM #### What's nearby - Chiricahua Desert Museum - 16 min drive - 16.3 km - Chiricahua Gallery - 20 min drive - 21.6 km - Myrtle Kraft Library - 31 min drive - 31.8 km - Geronimo Surrender Monument - 34 min drive - 43.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Sky Island Grill & Grocery - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Armbrewster - ‬6 min walk - ‪Lunch - ‬13 min drive - ‪Lunch - ‬13 min drive - ‪pj's - ‬5 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. ### 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? > Check-out 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 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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