Green Witch House at the Arizona Sky Village

Entire home in Portal, Arizona, United States

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 bathrooms
Hosted by Neil
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

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Our house is a well-equipped home decorated in south western style. It has been rented by visitors from many parts of the world since 2005, some of whom have returned many times.

It is situated at the mouth of Cave Creek Canyon in the beautiful Chiricahua Mountains which are noted for their abundance of wildlife and walking trails.

The pristine night skies is evidenced by the number of private observatories.

The space
The house has three bedrooms, one of which is equipped and used as a study. The others are a master bedroom with a queen size bed and an en suite bathroom with shower and large corner bath. The second bedroom also has a queen bed and is adjacent to the family bathroom with a bath and shower over it. The two bedrooms are at opposite ends of the house making it highly suitable for two couples.

The lounge and dining room are combined to form a 'Great Room'. This leads to the well-equipped kitchen and breakfast area.

The whole house is air-conditioned by a heat pump which doubles as a heater in cold weather.

Guest access
Guests are welcome to use any part of the house including washing machine and drier.

There are binoculars and a small astronomical refractor for you to use. For those who want to bring larger scopes there is a concrete pad with a surrounding wind screen. There are power points on the outside of the house and an extension lead to reach the concrete pad.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Desert view
Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 273 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Portal, Arizona, United States
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Neighbourhood highlights

Let us introduce you to one of the world's best destinations for lovers of nature and the great outdoors. The Arizona Sky Village was set up to provide astronomers with access to clear, dark skies where they can enjoy and share their hobby with like-minded people. Its location was chosen carefully by Jack Newton, the leading astrophotographer, with astronomy in mind but it also happens to be one of the premiere bird-watching locations in North America and is at the mouth of Cave Creek Canyon in the beautiful Chiricahua Mountains.

The village itself is a low-impact development designed to preserve the unspoilt beauty of the area. Single-storey homes on large plots are dotted about in the desert at the foot of the mountains giving access to lovely scenery and a wealth of wildlife. Strict planning rules ensure the night sky remains dark to reveal its natural beauty.

Once the stamping grounds of Apache chiefs such as Cochise and Geronimo the area is rich in game. Abundant pottery shards show the sites of former indian camps. Monuments mark the locations of significant events in the history of the area which involved many conflicts between white settlers, Native Americans and Mexicans.

Desert birds, mountain birds and migratory species travelling between Mexico and the north make up a rich diet for the bird watcher, whether novice or dedicated twitcher.

Javelinas, Coati, Jack Rabbits, Cottontails and many other animals are seen regularly. More rarely mountain lions and black bears may be glimpsed.

Meet your host

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273 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Lives in Darlington, United Kingdom
Retired. Most of my working career was in optical astronomy as an engineer.
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Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 15:00 – 02:00
Checkout before 11:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
May encounter potentially dangerous animals
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm