ロデオ＆アニマス、NM＆ポータル、AZ近くの天文台キャビン

Escape to a peaceful high-desert retreat in southern New Mexico, just:

• 15 miles from Portal, Arizona
• 17 miles from Cave Creek Canyon
• 8.6 miles from the Chiricahua Desert Museum

Valley Vista Getaway is an award-winning tiny home with panoramic desert and mountain views, located under true Bortle 1 dark skies.

Spend your days exploring the incredible birding, hiking, and wildlife of the Portal–Chiricahua region, then return each night to quiet desert skies filled with stars.


Perfect for astronomers, birders, hikers, herpers, photographers, and nature lovers. Just minutes from Rodeo and Animas, NM and Portal and Cave Creek Canyon, AZ.

• Highlights

• Private roll-off roof observatory under Bortle 1 dark skies

• 360° desert & mountain views

• Minutes from Cave Creek Canyon birding

• Quiet location near the Peloncillo Mountains

• 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | Sleeps 2

• Full kitchen + washer & dryer

• WiFi (107 mbps), A/C & heat, Smart Roku TV

• Free hosted 2 hour star party with your stay

• Free hosted solar viewing with special telescope with your stay

• No fire pit or grill (regional burn restrictions)


• Observatory & Stargazing Experience

Bring your telescope or enjoy the night sky from our private roll-off roof observatory.

Observatory features:
• 10' × 12' observing space
• Electricity + WiFi + Ethernet
• Monitor hookup
• Adjustable wind guards
• Storage shelf

Guests without telescopes are also invited to join host John for a personal 2 hour star party under pristine desert skies.

View:
• The moon’s craters
• Planets
• Nebulae and star clusters
• The Milky Way stretching horizon to horizon

• Daytime solar viewing through a dedicated solar telescope is also available.


• Perfect Base for Nature Exploration

Valley Vista Getaway sits in a unique location where New Mexico desert meets the Chiricahua Mountains ecosystem.

Nearby highlights include:
• Cave Creek Canyon — internationally known birding destination
• Portal, Arizona — gateway to the Chiricahua Mountains
• Chiricahua Desert Museum — natural history & herpetology center
• Peloncillo Mountains — quiet desert hiking and wildlife habitat

This region attracts:
• Birders
• Herpers
• Hikers
• Wildlife photographers
• Perfect Base for Nature Exploration

Valley Vista Getaway sits in a unique location where New Mexico desert meets the Chiricahua Mountains ecosystem.

Nearby highlights include:
• Cave Creek Canyon — internationally known birding destination
• Portal, Arizona — gateway to the Chiricahua Mountains
• Chiricahua Desert Museum — natural history & herpetology center
• Chiricahua National Monument — spectacular hoodoo formations
• Peloncillo Mountains — quiet desert hiking and wildlife habitat

This region attracts:
• Birders
• Herpers
• Hikers
• Wildlife photographers
• Astrophotographers


Inside the Tiny Home

Designed for comfort, simplicity, and quiet desert living.

Living Area
• Smart Roku TV (ABC, NBC, CBS & streaming)
• Electric fireplace
• Large windows with desert views

Kitchen
Fully equipped with:
• Stove & oven
• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator
• Coffee maker, toaster & blender
• Crockpot & cookware

Bedroom
• Queen bed with soft linens
• USB charging ports in alarm clocks
• Storage space

Bathroom
• Step-in shower
• Grab bar
• Hair dryer
• Taller toilet

Comfort & Utilities
• Washer & dryer
• Air conditioning & heat
• Ceiling fans
• 15 Mbps WiFi


• What Guests Love Most
Guests consistently mention:
• The incredible dark skies
• The peaceful desert setting
• The observatory experience with host John
• Easy access to Cave Creek Canyon birding


• A Rare Southwest Experience

Spend your days exploring desert mountains, wildlife, and world-class birding.

Spend your nights under some of the darkest skies in North America.

Valley Vista Getaway offers a rare combination of:
✔ Observatory stargazing
✔ Quiet desert seclusion
✔ Proximity to Cave Creek Canyon
✔ Comfortable modern accommodations


• Book your stay and experience the stars above the Southwest.