Ranchito Paraiso - Peaceful Oasis

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5 reviews

· Benson, Cochise, Arizona

3 acres hosted by Kareva A.

2 glamping pitches

Near Saguaro National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center.

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100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Imagine pulling through the gate into Ranchito Paraiso - a desert paradise, seemingly remote, but just minutes from the town of Benson. First, you will feel calm and peaceful. To the left, you will see an abundance of giant Mesquite trees and Kassandra - a lovingly renovated spacious RV nicknamed the Micro Mansion. Farther along, is the rustic elegance of Kasita Morada, the purple house. On your right, you will see the corrals for our sweet donkeys, Miss Fiona, Haiku, and Isla Preciosa, hanging out with their sidekick goats, Harley and Quinn. We live in a ranching community, so neighbors are few (there is a KOA across the north side of our unpaved road). You will love the stars and the moon and the quiet here at the Ranchito. It is a wonderful getaway surrounded by mountain views. The sunsets are magical and sunrises provide beauty and hope. The Ranchito is an artsy retreat with quirky yet elegant accommodations and a wonderful space to breathe, create, write, binge on Netflix, or just take a break to enjoy a cup of coffee or glass of wine and bird watch. The donkeys and goats love our guests, and will patiently stand by for a brush, a cuddle, and a compliment while you sip your favorite beverage. You will be within 15 minutes to Kartchner caverns. Tombstone is 20 mins, whereas Bisbee, AZ vineyards and Tucson are about 40 mins away. The Ranchito is 3/4 mile north of I-10 and one mile from the Amtrak line that runs between LA and Texas. San Pedro golf course is a few hundred yards away, with delicious food and a dog-friendly patio. Even though the grocery store is two miles away, you will feel remote. Elegant glamping is available in a lovingly renovated RV named Kassandra and a custom DIY tiny home (Kasita Morada). Guests find both units quite stunning and well-equipped.

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100% Recommend5 Ratings · 5 reviews

Joshua A.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

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Kareva is an incredible host! She was extremely friendly and kind to myself and my two children, and allowed them to help her feed and groom some of the animals on the property. Speaking of which, my children loved how friendly the donkeys and pigs and goats were. And Kassandra - the RV we stayed in - was clean, spacious and well accommodated. We look forward to being able come back and to stay again!

Claire T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Such a Great Experience

With kids ·

Rustic Elegance - Kasita Morada

This is one of the best places I have ever stayed. The animals are so friendly, and the host goes out of her way to be accommodating and kind. My teenage boys loved the animals and looked forward to seeing them every day. My kids usually want to sleep in, but they were motivated to get up if I told them the animals were out! The house itself is really cute and comfortable, and the location is less than five minutes from the interstate.

Martin L.

15 reviews

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· April 2024

Exceptional Hipcamp!

With pets ·

Rustic Elegance - Kasita Morada

This was a wonderful place to stay. The accommodations were beautiful and exceptionally clean. The bathroom and the shower were perfect.

Derby D.

2 reviews

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· December 2023

thoughtful amenties & animal visits

With pets ·

Rustic Elegance - Kasita Morada

Good host communication & thoughtful details make this stay memorable. Welcome hug from Kareva & quick tour of spaces. With permission, interacted with animals & fed apples to donkeys. They are super curious! Kept pup greetings calm with use of safety gates. Appreciated! Fenced property for on-leash dog to explore, being aware of loose sanctuary animals. Found a piggy sleeping in sun & the stunning feathers of Peacock George. Animals visited us several times. Expect a dusty desert outdoor experience. Lotsa clean amenties inside tho, like slippers & curtains for night privacy at doors to bathroom areas; warm shower water, space heater, bright skylight. Comfortable sleep/lounge area to unwind & rest. Kitchen loaded with useful items & huge window to view animals grazing. Thanks for the veg-pizza & crust crisper gadget. Nice surprise. Kareva: give the animals hugs from us & enjoy the carrots & apples we brought them. ciao!

Carrie C.

3 reviews

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· June 2023

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We had an absolutely amazing stay at Kassandra! What a magical place! We loved all the animals, it was peaceful and relaxing! It was our 3rd year anniversary and we are so happy we stumbled upon this place! Kareva has everything ready for you, fresh ground coffee in the morning, we didn’t drink wine but she left us a bottle when we arrived. Kareva has everything you could possibly need for an amazing getaway! I highly recommend this little slice of heaven! We were very grateful to have met Kareva and cannot wait to return! Thank you for an amazing weekend!

Location

Benson, Cochise, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of O’odham Jeweḍ, Sobaipuri, Tohono O’odham, and Hohokam First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking