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

Cabin in Animas with kitchen and fireplace

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Valley Vista Getaway cabin.
Front porch with 2 black chairs and table with coffee mugs to enjoy the sun rise
Living room w/ duel recliner love seat, electric fireplace & Smart TV
Kitchen w/ Full-size Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave & Dishwasher
Enjoy your meal at the table looking out at the Peloncillo Mountains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Chiricahua Desert Museum
  • Place, Chiricahua Gallery
  • Place, Geronimo Surrender Monument

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Animas

Located in Animas, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Chiricahua Desert Museum and Chiricahua Gallery are cultural highlights, while Geronimo Surrender Monument is a local landmark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Animas, NM

What's nearby

  • Chiricahua Desert Museum - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Chiricahua Gallery - 16 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Myrtle Kraft Library - 24 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Geronimo Surrender Monument - 26 min drive - 43.6 km

Restaurants

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

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 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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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chinmay K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

mary ann p.

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

Peaceful Refuge

I felt so at ease in this home surrounded by distant mountains. Everything I needed was provided. Loved the quiet on the sunny porch. Then there was the bonus of John sharing the night sky with his telescope and vast knowledge. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marianne H.

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

A room with a view

We had a great time and would rent this place again. The star party John gave us was lots of fun, with great views of Saturn and Jupiter as well as star clusters, galaxies and nebulas. The house is very comfortable, kitchen was well equipped and having the washer/dryer came in handy. Overall a great experience for our short birding vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Stargazing in the Desert

Great stay with Cathy and John in their cabin in the desert. It was as described, a fully-equipped cabin and an observatory. The hosts were great and attentive. Being away from stores of any kind meant you needed to have what you needed (bring all your food!) and I did. John was a fabulous tutor for learning about star gazing, he loves the hobby and loves sharing his passion. You won't have any regrets with this pick!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

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

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Everything you need

Valley Vista Getaway provided us with everything we needed for a long weekend of hiking the Chiricahua Mountains. The VRBO listing for the property is exactly accurate. The cabin has a well-equipped kitchen so we cooked meals easily with food we brought in from Tucson. The bedroom was comfortable, and we had excellent sleeps under the dark skies. Cathy and John are responsive and amiable while also respecting our space. If you want a quiet weekend with easy access to the Chiricahuas this is your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonder S.

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

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn Y.

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Curtis H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike R., Aurora, Colorado 80014

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

Rodeo, New Mexivo

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

Wonderful experience

This was a great experience for my son and me. We were in the area to do some deer hunting and had the perfect place to stay and rest between hunts. Plus the hosts were amazing and gave us a Solar viewing and Star Party where we got to see the sun, Jupiter, Saturn, Pleiades, Andromeda and the moon through their telescopes. It was awesome!!! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

2 Days of Serenity

After a whirlwind of travel starting in Southern Cal, then to Tuscon for a couple of days, where we stayed in a well-known hotel, our 2 days at Valley Vista were the best. Total relaxation and the hosts couldn't be better! Cathy was so kind when I spoke with her on the phone and John was as well when we met. My only regret is that we couldn't have stayed longer. We definitely plan to come back for a longer period of time and surely experience the star gazing the next time. I will highly recommend to anyone I know who plans on being in the area to stay! 5 stars and 4 thumbs up from my wife and I. Thank you, John and Cathy!!! Matt and Keli
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

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

Valley Vista Getaway

This little house was perfect for us. We were birding in the Portal/Cave Creek area which is less than half an hour away. We got a couple life birds while we were there! Loved the bird feeding station that we could see from the bedroom window. The view of the Milky Way is impressive!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great little base for Portal visit

This was a great, little place for my in- laws when they met us in Portal. We stayed in our RV using the full hookups at the house. It was so convenient to be right next door - able to coordinate plans, share meals and visit, yet with everyone having their own space as well. Cathy and John’s responses to our questions, their flexibility and their kindness was greatly appreciated. A private star party was a rare treat and thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Adler

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We're John and Cathy, your hosts at Valley Vista Getaway. We're passionate about nature and the wonders of the night sky. We discovered this hidden gem in southwestern New Mexico while searching for the perfect dark sky location. With years of experience owning a campground in the Black Hills of South Dakota, exploring the country in our Motorhome, volunteering at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and John having a background in civil engineering and Cathy with non-profit organizations, we're excited to share this special place with you. Whether you're an avid stargazer, birder, hiker, herper or simply seeking peace and quiet, we're here to ensure your stay is unforgettable.

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