Ranchito Paraiso: Rustic Elegance, Happy Piggies, and Friendly Donkeys

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A camel leaning on a wooden table with a cake and a knife on it, and a person holding a glass of wine.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a colorful rug, a painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.
A window view of two donkeys in a stable with a brick building in the background.
A desert landscape with a gravel ground, sparse vegetation, and a building with a covered area.
A kitchen with wooden ceiling beams, a gas stove, a sink, and various kitchen utensils.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Benson, AZ
  • Place, San Pedro Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Pedro Valley Arts and Historical Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, San Pedro Valley Observatory
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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Ranchito Paraiso: High Desert Retreat with Friendly Piggies and Donkeys

About the area

Benson

Located in Benson, this cabin is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Gammons Gulch and Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kartchner Caverns State Park and Council Rocks. San Pedro Valley Observatory and Mescal Movie Set are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding, cave exploring and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Benson, AZ

What's nearby

  • San Pedro Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • San Pedro Valley Arts and Historical Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • San Pedro Valley Observatory - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Kartchner Caverns State Park - 19 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Amerind Foundation Museum - 21 min drive - 35.6 km

Getting around

  • Benson Station - 4 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mad Mule Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ranchito Paraiso: Rustic Elegance, Happy Piggies, and Friendly Donkeys pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Ranchito Paraiso: Rustic Elegance, Happy Piggies, and Friendly Donkeys?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ranchito Paraiso: Rustic Elegance, Happy Piggies, and Friendly Donkeys on 1 January 2027 start from NZ$553, 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 Ranchito Paraiso: Rustic Elegance, Happy Piggies, and Friendly Donkeys?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ranchito Paraiso: Rustic Elegance, Happy Piggies, and Friendly Donkeys?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ranchito Paraiso: Rustic Elegance, Happy Piggies, and Friendly Donkeys?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ranchito Paraiso: Rustic Elegance, Happy Piggies, and Friendly Donkeys located?

Situated in Benson, this golf cabin is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from San Pedro Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of Benson Hospital and San Pedro Valley Arts and Historical Museum. San Pedro Valley Observatory and Gallery of Dreams 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. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is perfect for a quick getaway from your daily life. Great proximity to town, Tombstone , and Bisbee. Peaceful at night and full of life with all of the rescue family during the day. They are all well taken care of and treasured.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little farm

We loved staying at this house and waking up to feed the animals in the morning!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Relaxing enviornment, pets added to the property. Owner was very kind. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Clean & Friendly

Enjoyed our 3 night stay in SW Arizona. The place was clean, the bed was comfortable. Easy hop to Tucson and Sonoita wine country.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described and with lots of little touches that made it easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special retreat

A comfortable and welcoming abode allowed us to enjoy a wonderful quality stay, including the hospitable entourage of pot belly piglets, donkeys, dogs, and goats. Recommend highly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outdoor paradise

The casita glowed with warmth! Loved the outdoor interaction with the goats, donkeys, pigs. Kareva was the perfect host and went above and beyond to make sure that we were comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a fun place to stay

This unique rental is an adventure. The owner goes beyond the expected to make you feel welcome and actually part of her amazing life style. She rescues donkeys, goats, pigs, dogs and weary travelers with a heart big as the desert sky.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a FANTASTIC experience!!!

This little place was such a treat!! Kareva goes out of her way to make you feel welcomed and comfortable and her kind spirit shines through everything in the place! The “ranchito kids” make it so much fun too!! We will definitely be back to stay again and see our friends on the ranch!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bikes, donkeys, goats and a peacock!

The house was very cute, artistic and clean. The animals were curious and wanted to meet us, they were quite entertaining. Our host Kareva is friendly and takes such good care of her guests and her pets. I would recommend this little house very much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thank you for your kind words, Karen ! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! 🤠🌵🐴🐴🐴🐷🐷🐷🐐🐶🐶🐶🦚🌵
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fascinating, fun and friendly

We loved our stay at Kareva and Eric's Casita. It is described perfectly in her write-up. Every morning we enjoyed breakfast at the counter overlooking the "courtyard" watching the birds, or dogs or pot bellied pigs! Kareva provided so many little amenities, from honey and jam to anything you might need in the bathroom cabinet. We felt very comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed the 5 days we got to hang out at this most interesting accomodation!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Hello Jill and Scott - Thank you for your beautiful words - we miss you guys - we got so used to seeing you enjoying the Ranchito! Thank you so much for being such thoughtful, kind guests. We look forward to your return! Warmest wishes, Kareva 💥🌵🐷🐾🌺
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Desert Experienc

Who knew the donkeys would greet us every morning and be so excited for our return each evening! It was an absolute delight to stay with Kareva, Erick, and all the animals. We most enjoyed sitting at the kitchen window watching the animals, the birds, the sky, the weather. We had fresh eggs for our breakfasts and fires in the cool evenings. Kareva's recommendations for places to visit, eat, and hike were spot on! We can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely words, Jill! We loved having you on the Ranchito and we hope to see you and Ben soon! Warm wishes, Kareva
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Benson

Owner/hostess Kareva was very communicative prior to arrival and made us feel most welcome. She had furnished the casita with colorful and attractive items and provided wine and basic foods as a greeting. Great place to stay when in Benson.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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