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Relax in a serene outdoor space with a picnic table, hammock, and lush desert plants.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker.
Cozy living space with a brick wall, bookshelf, and comfortable seating area.
Cozy living room with a television, framed artwork, and decorative items.
Cozy living space with a comfortable seating area, dining table, and fully equipped kitchen.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Tucson, AZ
  • Saguaro National Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Sabino Canyon
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Tucson, AZ (TUS-Tucson Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Tucson

Near the slopes.Within a 15-minute walk of this Tanque Verde guesthouse, you'll find Saguaro National Park and Broadway Trail. B & B Cactus Farm and Desert Ecology Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Saguaro National Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Park Place Mall - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base - 21 min drive - 18.9 km
  • University of Arizona - 27 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Sabino Canyon - 27 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Tucson Station - 26 min drive
  • Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bread and Butter Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Knightly's Ranch Guesthouse

Private and comfortable guesthouse nestled next to the National park. Perfect for hiking, mountain biking bird-watching horseback riding and nature lovers. Unbelievable Mountain View's and Lush Landscaping. A true western experience with anything that you would need. Fire-pit, bbq and all amenities. Fluffy King bed and flat screen TVs . Wifi, games, movies, books. The property is on a dirt road on a 5-acre ranch that is gated and fenced and completely secluded. Dogs, horses ,cats, chickens on the property. Deceptively secluded because its location off Broadway and Speedway provides you with ease to get to anywhere. Located within the Tanque Verde Valley, it's close to Mt. Lemon, golf courses/ranges, the University of Arizona (20 minute drive), sightseeing, Wild West tours, Exploring the desert, hiking, and great dining. Visit friends or relatives nearby in a real home setting that is completely private. Very tranquil and restful or a great adventure.. A photographers dream. I have a gym membership at Forty Niner Country Club so I can give you the key to the pool and the workout facilities while you enjoy your stay I can recommend any restaurant in town that will suit your needs.

Property manager

Meg Swain

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Games
  • Library
  • Music library
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Printer
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Kids must be supervised. Cactus, snakes, horses

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Knightly's Ranch Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristy H., Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute little cabin in the desert

We just loved the location. Close enough to town but far enough out for solitude. Their are 2 horses on the property that are mellow and chill. You can feed them treats and love on them. As we have 3 at home, this helped give us our daily horsey fix. 3 dogs run the property and are very friendly and love getting treats. The cabin itself is older and kind of crowded and cluttery. Needs a good cleaning. We only cooked there once, but there is just about anything you would need there. Hosts were friendly and the view there is awesome. Very close to the Saguaro National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private, and comfortable.

Hosts gave us a lot of privacy, but made sure to think of ways to make us feel comfortable. Very dog friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming rustic guesthouse

This is not your average vacation rental. The rural desert location was astonishingly beautiful. The house had a classic old Tucson rustic feel. If you prefer sterile Target decor, this is not for you, but if you are up for a quirky adventurous stay, book this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rural location

Very comfortable, close to hiking, away from city hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Liz W.

Great quiet location

We loved this place mainly because it feels out in the country but is very convenient to the grocery store, restaurants, etc. You can walk to Saguaro East, the dogs and horses are great and the bed is fabulous! The photos are accurate - the house has a lot of stuff in it so if you can't handle clutter, this is not the place for you. Meg was a wonderful host and we hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S., STILLWATER

Liked: Cleanliness

Ranch guesthouse getaway

The definition of laid-back and rustic, this comfortable guesthouse is furnished with an eclectic collection of new-and-old western/southwestern furniture, artwork, books, mementos, and curios that reflect years’ worth of curation by the owner/family who also owns the horses on site and the dogs that monitor the entrance for you in exchange for snack treats (the horses favor carrot treats, but will put up with apples if that’s what you have; the dogs are willing to work for cheese sticks.) The kitchen and pantry are well-equipped and generously stocked, there is seating indoors and out for reading, lounging, enjoying the wine left for us by the host, novel-writing, and cactus-gazing, and the Mt.-Lemmon-high cloud of a king-size bed is mercifully slow to kick you out unless you have early plans for the day. Two large-screen electronic centers are available – we didn’t drive 1800 miles to Tucson to watch TV, so we can’t vouch for them. If the bathroom is on the small side, it is nonetheless entirely suitable to every purpose – and never once did two adults who like long showers come close to using up the hot water. The location was part of the draw for us: far enough away and close enough to the busy core of Tucson. The trails of the eastern part of Saguaro National Park are within 2 minutes’ drive or a few more minutes’ walk for the spry, yet two of our favorite dining experiences were within ten minutes’ drive. Yes, if you wish to visit locations on the western or the foothills sides of town, there will be a bit of travel. That’s the trade-off for the private, quiet, semi-rural location. There's a locked gate, so whoever rides shotgun will be getting in and out to attend to it when you drive somewhere. This was our second stay at this property, the first being some 7 years earlier, with second-marriage plans (it’s a long story.) With the world going crazy, it’s hard to say when we might be back in the area (we’ve VRBO-d in all parts of the country, with more parts to go.) Half of our party did a plein air oil painting of the scene looking north from the property gate, so we’ll be able to remember where we were, even without GPS. Finally, there are many, many photos of the property on this site, so do your research.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy H., Boulder, CO

Great location for hiking and birding

Comfortable and quiet location with lot's of privacy. Shower could have been hotter and cleaner. Cluttered but comfortable. Plenty of food items left behind by previous occupants.

8/10 Good

Dennis O.

Rustic, quiet retreat.

Beautiful scenery of the mountains, good place to take your dog. Owners so nice.

10/10 Excellent

John K., Springfield, MA.

More than a little charm

This is the place you want to stay if: you enjoy great scenery, love animals, enjoy the desert solitude, and want something different than a cookie cutter apartment. It is a guest house that sits on the same property as a main house but is stand alone. We very much enjoyed our one week there and Meg, the host, was very accessible and helpful to us. She even got us a discount at her golf course when we played. We also fell in love with her dog, Abby, who was always by our side and wanting to play catch. All in all, a fun week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

Such a warm and gracious hostess!!

Meg is such a kind and generous hostess. She's not intrusive in any way but she's so willing to be of assistance! The guest house has lots of interesting memorabilia - just the place if you want to really experience the feeling of the old west. It's a short walk away from Saguaro National Park East and all the lovely trails there-Tucson's desert is like no other! So beautiful! We slept like babies in the peaceful quiet. Thank you for everything Meg!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M., Gold Canyon, AZ

Great relaxing weekend

The guest house is complete with everything you need. We were close to hiking and nice drives for exploring. Meg is very accommodating too and we loved the dogs and horses at this desert getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C., Alexandria, VA

Very happy!

This was a great space...literally walking distance to the trailheads into the park. Highly recommend for anyone who just needs a comfortable space to stay while they explore the magnificent Saguaro National Park. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

2/10 Terrible

Wayne J.

Cluttered & filthy

We were so looking forward to this stay, but were appalled as soon as we walked in the door. The place was just plain filthy. The property is out in the country area of Tucson and is all dirt roads to get there. But, it wasn't just dusty. Every surface (couch, chairs, countertops) were gross. We could only have a cold breakfast, because what you could find of the kitchenette countertops were dirty. I made the mistake of trying to wipe the counter off, and the sponge was black, literally. There is a stove in there, but it appears to be used only for storage. I was going to use a cutting board to cut some fruit, but it was gross. Cobwebs and spiders were bad. She has some nice antique furniture in there, but such big pieces created obstacle courses throughout the place. I am sorry to write such an awful review but for the money it cost us, it was unacceptable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Ellen P.

Unique Ranch Guest House

This is a very unique guest house located on a small ranch within walking distance of several hiking trails in Saguaro National Park. We thoroughly enjoyed our daily morning hikes. The owner was helpful and gave us great area restaurant suggestions. If you are looking for a unique, peaceful spot complete with horses and very friendly household pets, this is it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

DAMON C., SAN FRANCISCO, CA

She was great

Meg was amazing. This place was great. To start not 30 minutes after getting there, our stupid city dog stepped in a cactus. I called her to see if she knew any good vets in the area. She said don't spend that money on a vet, I'll be right over. She brought gloves and tweezers to remove the thorns. Saved us a ton on bills. He didn't do that again. She brought over a ton of firewood for me and my visiting local family to have a bon fire in the fire pit. The teens loved it. She said there's a ton of apples and carrots in the fridge. Feed them to the horses anytime you like. We'ld do it every day. The place itself has everything. I mean everything. Unique knick knacks everywhere. It's comfortable, cozy, and homey. I can't thank her enough for for the dog and letting us rent this great place. P.S. Sunrise over the Rincons each morning is stunning.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Michele J., New Richmond Wisconsin

Friendly and perfect ranch style experience.

Everything you could need and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Out of the way mini-ranch near East Saguaro NP

This place has character. You have to love animals, because you will be welcomed by a loving dog and attentive cats. The bed is extremely cozy and comfortable, and the couch can sleep a third person comfortably. Everything you need is there--if you want to cook or grill, everything is there with a small counter top oven. Take a morning hike in Saguaro NP and enjoy the view from the guest house. Because of the 20-minute drive from downtown, you get a great view of the park and Mt. Lemmon, as well as the night sky.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

8/10 Good

Janelle B.

Comfortable. As advertised

We were looking for a quiet comfortable place to relax and recharge for a long weekend. The guest home was perfect setting out of the city activity. Well stocked kitchen with all the cooking necessities. Enjoyed the sunrise with a cup of coffee. Fire pit available for the chilled evening if wanted. We were talking about a return longer trip before the end of the first day.

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry K.

Fantastic stay!

Was outstanding,very hospitable, gorgeous and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016