Private 2.5-Acre Retreat with Pool, Train & Tortoises Escape to a private desert casita on 2.5 acres with palms, aloe, and mountain views. Enjoy a pool, hot tub, playground, grill, patio, and even a child-sized train. Inside, find a newly remodeled space with two queen beds, sofa bed, full kitchen, and washer/dryer. A family of red-foot tortoises lives onsite & loves leftover veggies! With its quiet setting, private entrance, and incredible stargazing, this is a one-of-a-kind Arizona retreat. Our casita is one of only two homes tucked away at the end of a quiet dead-end street. Just three houses from the vast Tonto National Forest—larger than Yellowstone—you’ll feel immersed in the Arizona wilderness while still enjoying the comforts of home. The property is alive with nature. In spring, hummingbirds flock to the thousands of aloe vera blooms and will often zip right up to greet you. At night, you may hear coyotes howling in the distance, javelinas, desert quail, and other native creatures wander across the land. For those who love adventure, bring a blacklight and discover the glowing scorpions that make their home in the desert.

My name is Andrew and I live in the main house with my wife, 2 children and 3 standard poodles. We love to explore the outdoors by off-roading and see the wildest places in Arizona.

While the properly has the feel being very rural, remote, and private, we are close to all the amenities and attractions. We have grocery stores, malls, movie theaters, parks, and museums all within 15-minute drive. We are just a few miles from the Cubs MLB Spring Training Center, the Salt River, Saguaro Lake, Usery Park, and many more fun places.