Heartland Guesthouse, Canelo Az: Special Rate for Early Bookings!

Heartland Ranch is a 160-acre former bustling livestock ranch that now quietly awaits our next Guests. Once guardian of cattle, horses, goats, sheep and, yes, alpacas, our “retired” Anatolian Shepherd dog Zena now tends to just one old llama by the name of Tank. Zena, by the way, is shameless about being petted and handed treats, so be forewarned. There's a reason we’ve placed a well-stocked treat jar just inside the Guesthouse door!

Heartland Guesthouse has been extensively and beautifully furnished with everything to make your stay a pleasure, whether you are a couple, a family with children or a group of friends. You will enter through a passive solar sunroom, much appreciated for enjoying a cup of coffee and a croissant on cool winter mornings. This opens to the vaulted Great Room with its cozy wood pellet stove, framed by a dramatic 18'-tall stone backdrop, and comfortable seating for 6 around the HDTV/DVD console. A spacious dining area, breakfast bar and fully-equipped, full-size kitchen are next, with all the standard kitchen appliances and dishware you would need whether you are staying a week or a year. The dining area overlooks a private outdoor patio under the oak trees with excellent gas barbecue, outdoor table and seating and, of course, multiple bird feeders well-attended by all the birds who come to Heartland Guesthouse for the Spring nesting season. The downstairs bedroom can be configured with either two twin beds or a very comfortable king bed, and it is adjacent to the laundry area as well as a large full bath complete with handi-bars for our mobility-restricted or elderly guests. The second-floor master bedroom is large, with a 'VERY comfortable' (to quote our guests) queen bed, vaulted ceiling, private balcony and ensuite bathroom. Also on the second floor is a loft library with office set-up including a desk, phone, bookcase and wired or wireless Internet connection.

As for activities while staying at the Guesthouse, here are just a few: Birding in one of the world's top birdwatching destinations, hiking the Arizona Trail or individual trails in the Huachuca Mountains, visiting wineries, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, boating, visiting the multitude of area tourist attractions, shopping for area arts and crafts, trail riding with horses – these are just a few of the possibilities. For folks who are looking for complete and total relaxation in a beautiful location, we have an interesting library of books, CDs and DVDs, that we can augment to your special interests, as well as games, jigsaw puzzles, hiking staffs, and a National Forest practically right outside your door. The fully-equipped kitchen means you can cook all your meals to your heart’s content or just prepare a quick and easy breakfast before you head out the door to area adventures and excellent dining. Let us know if you will be bringing your own horses and we’ll be happy to discuss accommodations for them as well! We maintain a Guest Activities Book with lots of ideas to keep you as occupied as you want to be. The one thing you CAN'T be here is . . .bored!

The Ranch is rurally located 20 miles south of Sonoita and 15 miles west of Sierra Vista, surrounded on 3 sides by National Forest. A 'traffic jam' here means the raccoons are taking their time crossing the road. State Highway 83 brings you to within 1.5 miles of the Guesthouse; and the graded, gravel road the rest of the way is easily traversed by passenger cars. Fort Huachuca graciously provides a day pass for US citizens through the Fort to Sierra Vista, so that all the amenities of a city are just 30 minutes away. Bisbee, Tombstone, Benson, Karchner Caverns, Sonoita, Patagonia, Tubac and the Mission at Tumacacori are all within approximately an hour’s drive away. Tucson and its International Airport, where rental cars may be obtained, is an hour and a half away; and the Guesthouse is 3 hours from Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix, where airfares are often discounted.

The Guesthouse refrigerator will be stocked with a complimentary first morning’s breakfast, and we also provide Concierge Services at a small additional fee if you wish us to purchase groceries for you before your arrival. We will contact you about 2 weeks before your arrival to find out your particular interests in visiting this area and will tailor the Guesthouse's selection of CDs, DVDs, books and activity brochures and maps to your taste. Our mission is to provide you with a truly memorable vacation -- one that brings warm memories and a smile for years to come -- so please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can be of assistance. We look forward to your visit!