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Ranchito Paraiso -

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· Benson, Cochise, Arizona

3 acres hosted by Kareva A.

2 lodging sites

Near Saguaro National Park

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

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. On your right, you will see the corrals for our sweet donkeys, Miss Fiona, Haiku, and Felipe Ortiz, sureley hanging out with their sidekick naughty goats, Harley and Quinn. To the left, you will see an abundance of giant Mesquite trees and Kassandra - a lovingly renovated RV nicknamed the Micro Mansion. To the right of the south ranch gate, you will see the rustic elegance of Kasita Morada, the purple house. Our neighbors tend to be javelina, owls and coyotes. There have been occasional bobcats and lynx. We live in a ranching community, so neighbors are few and far. (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. The views are phenomenal. Sunsets are magical and sunrises provide beauty and hope. 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. 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. Let us know if you'd like to hang with the donkeys. They love to cuddle. Even though the grocery store is two miles away, you will feel remote. So far, 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 (check out our reviews via our website, ranchitoparaisoaz.com). My name is Kareva and I am a professional host who works hard to make your stay memorable, comfortable, and rustically elegant. You will find the fridge stocked with fresh local farm eggs, butter, muffins, half and haf, French jam and cheese. There is a selection of teas. I grind fresh coffee beans. If you'd like a firepit under the stars, one will be ready for you already set up with kindle and a stack of wood. If you need more wood, you are welcome to gather it on the property. Both Kassandra and Kasita Morada have outdoor seating and dining areas, kitchens, and Smart TVs with high-speed Wifi. The Ranchito has beautiful mountain views. Pets are welcome, but please keep on a leash as we do not have individual guest yards as of yet. We do have our two amazing potbelly pigs, Jonah and Benjamin, who roam and forage. They are sweet and sociable and would love fruit and veggie scraps. Please keep dogs away from them and keep ranch gate closed. Please keep children away from the donkeys and never let them approach them without my supervision. There may be other guests and their pets present on the property. If you are traveling with large animals, such as horses or cows, we can accommodate them also.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Desert

Ranch

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3 ratings · 3 reviews

Martin L.recommends

April 15, 2024

Rustic Elegance - Kasita Morada

Exceptional Hipcamp!

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

Derby D.recommends

December 16, 2023

Rustic Elegance - Kasita Morada

thoughtful amenties & animal visits

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.recommends

June 4, 2023

Kassandra - Desert Paradise

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