[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Desert Ranch House tucked into Nature's Beauty all around! Vacation home in Apache Junction ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90878000/90877977/0beecdc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90878000/90877977/3462a9dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90878000/90877977/4e70667a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90878000/90877977/f2c56fa8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90878000/90877977/85947013.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Tonto National Forest, this Arizona desert house offers a serene retreat. Soak up the warm sun, explore nearby trails for biking and hiking, or tap into your inner cowboy at the neighboring horse stables. Roast s’mores by the fire pit under starry skies and stay connected with Starlink satellite. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Desert Ranch House tucked into Nature's Beauty all around! Come visit the best of the glowing and amazing Arizona desert. Tucked in the quiet scenery of Tonto National Forest and surrounded by saguaros & desert goodness, this house on 1.25 acres is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Soak in the warm sun while enjoying the easy access to trails for biking, running, and hiking. There are also neighboring horse stables to tap into your inner cowboy or cowgirl. At night, kick back under the open sky of stars while roasting s’mores by the fire pit. The house is equipped with a Starlink satellite so even though you are out in nature, there isn’t a lack of connection ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118936800/118936702/f9dab0c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ‼️ Superstition Gecko | 3BR Retreat w/ Mtn & BBQ Apache Junction - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=118936702&PinnedHotelID=118936702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93370000/93368700/93368605/7cc75c47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Desert Resort, Heated Pool, King Beds, Scenic Mt. 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There is a shed and a large shop in the backyard, which are not to be used by guests. The Ranch House is a special, relaxing and revitalizing place for us - please be respectful and treat it as if it were your own place! ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.462795,-111.57517&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qqgkEx__hT%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%40QBS%40QBQBQBQ%40QBSDQBODQBQDQDQDODQDOFQDQFODOFOFQFMHQFMFOHMHOFOHMHMHMHOJMHKJMHKJMJKJKJMHKLKJIJILMJILGJKLGLKLGLIJGLGNGLGLGLGNELELENGLCNELCNCLENCNCLCNANANCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBN%40N%40LBNBNBLDNBNBLDLBNFLDNDLDLFLFLFNFLFJFLHLFLJLFJJLFJHLLJHJHLJHJJLLJHJJLHJJLHJJLHNHLHLHLFNHNHLFNFLHPFLFPFNDNFNFPDPDNDPDNDPDPBPDPBPDNBRBP%40PBPBP%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%3FP%40R%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPARAP%3FRAPAPAPCRAPCPCPARCPCPENCREPCPENEPEPENEPEPGNGNENGPGNGNINGNGLINILGNILINIJINKLILKJILKLIJMJKJIJMJKHKJMJKHMHKHMHMHMHMFKFMHODMFMFMFMDOFMDODMBMDODOBMBOBOBMBOBO%3FOBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCO%3FOCMCOCOCMCOCMEOEMCOEMEMGOEMGMGMGOEMIKGMGMIMIMIKIMIKIMKKKKIMKIKKKKKKKKMIMKKIMKMIOIKIOIMGOIMIOGMGOIOGOGOGQEOGOEOGQEQEOEQEQEOCQEQCQEQCQAQCSCQCQAQCSAQAQAQ%3FSAQ%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qqssGOT2LELU4rESJsH6vWZNRow=) Apache Junction, AZ #### What's nearby - Salt River Tubing - 14 min drive - 14.3 km - Usery Mountain Regional Park - 15 min drive - 14.3 km - Lost Dutchman State Park - 15 min drive - 15.5 km - Las Sendas Golf Club - 18 min drive - 19.9 km - Saguaro Lake - 39 min drive - 37.2 km #### Getting around - Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cat Wagon Tap and Bottle - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Desert Ranch House tucked into Nature's Beauty all around! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Desert Ranch House tucked into Nature's Beauty all around!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Desert Ranch House tucked into Nature's Beauty all around!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Desert Ranch House tucked into Nature's Beauty all around! located? > Situated in Apache Junction, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Tonto National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dutchman Dog Park and Banner Goldfield Medical Center. Superstition Mountain Museum and Desert Grove Family Medical - Crimson are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Desert Ranch House tucked into Nature's Beauty all around! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda S. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Desert Ranch Loved the ranch house and location! Amazing experience!!!! ##### Linda S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim W. Mar 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to Venue but not in the city! We came to AZ for a wedding and enjoyed getting away from the city to the Ranch House, we would stay again. ##### Kim W. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zack H. Feb 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house Great location ##### Zack H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good spot for a group Wish we would have got to see the owls but had a lovely stay. Great view from the backyard onto the mountains! Nice, clean place: as described. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Beth Mar 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I loved everything about our stay here. Didn't know what to expect since I've never rented an air b&b, but literally you just have to bring what you want to eat and drink here. Everything else was provided. this was completely tucked away and private, yet super close to the renaissance fair, which is why we went, and shopping if that is why you go. I will most definitely stay here again!!! Thank you for making our weekend so great. ##### Mary Beth Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Peggy R. Apr 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and relaxing We had an extended stay of 4 weeks at the desert ranch house. It was a nice to have a comfortable and relaxing place to return to after a long day at work. We had everything we needed to make us feel at home. We didn't always have the ability to watch t.v. and the internet connection was spotty. Our host Michael went out of his way to accommodate our needs and made it easy for us to communicate with him when needed. ##### Peggy R. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mindy G. Mar 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Saved Our Vacation We contacted Nathan on VRBO to see if his Desert Ranch Home was available after we had stayed one night at a terrible place. Nathan said he had to clean his place and said that he would have it ready at 7, he had it ready two hours early. The house is in a great location for hiking and views. It was clean neat and we really appreciated the welcome basket as we hadn’t had a chance to go to the store before arriving. Each bedroom had its own charm and personality. The beds were clean and comfortable and there were plenty of extra pillows and blankets. The kitchen was well stocked with all that we needed and there was a stash of Kirkland spices and a nice sampling of coffee pods. The bathrooms were clean with more than enough towels, new hairdryers and Kirkland shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We had a great time playing cards outside on the patio. The table and other patio furniture was comfortable and clean. The birds and rabbits were fun to watch, wish we had seen the owls, maybe next time. The TV and internet worked perfect and there was a huge selection of puzzles to work on in the office closet. Nathan’s home was so welcoming and comfortable that we would want to stay there on our next visit. ##### Mindy G. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard B. Mar 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Desert Ranch Stay Property was exactly as advertised. Somewhat remote, very clean, comfortable. The backyard was very large and out dog loved it. Michael was very responsive and flexible as we asked for an early checkin which he agreed to. Definitely would stay there again. ##### Richard B. 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