Valley Vista Getaway

Valley Vista Getaway Relax at Valley Vista Getaway, a peaceful tiny home retreat in southern New Mexico near Portal, AZ and Cave Creek Canyon. ft. home.

Bortle 1 dark skies, a private observatory, and quiet desert landscapes--perfect for astronomers, birders, hikers and nature lovers. Welcome to Valley Vista Getaway Vacation Home & RV site, plus observatory. We hope you will like our place as much as we do. Valley Vista Getaway Vacation Home - Charming 1 bedroom / bathroom / combination full kitchen & living room one level tiny home. Comfortably s

leeps 1 to 2 people.

2 night minimum stay or take advantage of our weekly (7 night) rate. Astronomers, bring your telescopes & mounts and set-up in our 10’x12’ roll-off roof observatory only steps away from our house. Birders, we are only 15 miles away from world-class birding in Portal, AZ & Cave Creek Canyon. Our home is located just minutes away from Rodeo & Animas, NM and Portal, AZ. The space - Experience tiny home living for yourself in our cozy one level 400 sq. Our home has all the amenities you will need for a comfortable stay. We have utilized the space in our home to be very functional and to enjoy the views. TECHNOLOGY - Free WiFi; USB ports in the living room table lamps and the bedroom alarm clocks for charging your cell phone / tablet and Smart TV Roku. KITCHEN / DINING / LIVING ROOM - Full-size stove & refrigerator; Dishwasher; Microwave; Coffeemaker; Toaster; Electric can opener; Pots & pans; Bakeware, Utensils; Shelf to put over sink to expand counter space; Dining table seats 2; Comfy loveseat recliner. BEDROOM - Queen bed; Night stands; Alarm clocks; Reading lights; Closet w/ hangers; Dresser; Storage above the bed; Linens,

BATHROOM - Shower w/ 2 shower seats; Taller toilet; Sink w/ medicine cabinet; Pull-down grab bar by toilet; Large towels. CONVENIENCE & COMFORT - AC & heat; Electric fireplace in living room; 2 ceiling fans; Washer & dryer. SAFETY - Nothing in the house runs off of propane or gas, everything is electric; Fire extinguisher; Smoke detectors.

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Valley Vista Getaway RV Site - We welcome you to camp on our property and take advantage of our observatory to view the night skies. We are located in a Bortle 1 dark sky area. Astronomers bring your telescopes, mounts, cameras & computers to set-up in our roll-off roof observatory only steps away from our RV site. Stay a couple of days or take advantage of our weekly (7 nights) rate. Our RV site can accommodate small to large RVs. FHU site with 30 and 50 amp plug-ins available, well water and septic tank sewer. WiFi available and satellite friendly. **Guests will need to bring a long water hose and a long sewer hose to be able to access the water and sewer.**

RVs must be self-contained. There are no bathrooms, laundry or picnic tables available. Observatory - 10’ x 12’ Roll-off roof observatory; Concrete floor; Electric and WiFi. Our property sits at an elevation or 4,222 ft. overlooking the San Simon Valley with views of the Chiricahua mountains on the Arizona border and the Peloncillo Mountains in New Mexico. We are located only 15 minutes away from Rodeo and Animas, New Mexico and Portal, Arizona.

Fall availability at Valley Vista Getaway in Southwestern New Mexico!  Located near Rodeo, NM; Portal, AZ and Cave Creek...
08/21/2026

Fall availability at Valley Vista Getaway in Southwestern New Mexico!
Located near Rodeo, NM; Portal, AZ and Cave Creek Canyon, AZ

Make your reservation today at -
valleyvistagetaway.com

Or through VRBO and Airbnb
Look for home w/ observatory under Rodeo, NM or Portal, AZ

08/20/2026

Rustler Park in Cave Creek Canyon is currentlty worth a visit if you are a birder. The elderberry shrubs are fruiting and attracting a variety of birds to make the drive up top worthwhile.

Here are some of the birds seen recently at Rustler Park by friend Steve Wolfe.

Thanks for sharing Steve.

This picture of a Crevice Spiny Lizard was taken by recent Valley Vista Getaway guest Henry C, when he was roaming the g...
08/14/2026

This picture of a Crevice Spiny Lizard was taken by recent Valley Vista Getaway guest Henry C, when he was roaming the grounds during a little down time while attending the 50th Anniversary International Herpetological Symposium held at the Chiricahua Desert Museum.

Thanks for sharing Henry!

08/13/2026

Welcome to Valley Vista Getaway - your private desert retreat where a cozy cabin meets nature and endless skies. Whether you are here for stargazing birding, herping or hiking, this is where quiet moments turn unforgettable.

πŸ’« Vacation Rental and Observatory
πŸ“ Near Rodeo, NM & Portal and Cave Creek Canyon, AZ
πŸ”— https://valleyvistagetaway.com

🌈 Sometimes the best views happen just a few miles away.This week, guests at Valley Vista Getaway didn't get to witness ...
08/07/2026

🌈 Sometimes the best views happen just a few miles away.

This week, guests at Valley Vista Getaway didn't get to witness this incredible rainbow because we're located near the Pelloncillo Mountains, where we couldn't see this. Fortunately, our friend Sandy Shiloh was in the perfect spot in Arizona just across the border and captured this incredible view of the Pelloncillo Mountains after a haboob came through from the east.

She also snapped this pic the week before. Again, our view wasn't like this.

Monsoon season in the Southwest never disappoints - one moment it's a dust storm, the next it's a rainbow stretching across the desert sky.

πŸ“ Valley Vista Getaway - near Rodeo, New Mexico and Portal, Arizona
πŸŒ„Minutes from Cave Creek Canyon
✨ Bottle 1 dark skies β€’ Birding β€’ Hiking β€’ Stargazing β€’ Peace & Quiet

https://valleyvistagetaway.com

πŸ“· Photo Credit: Sandy Shiloh

🚴 Bring your bike & explore the Southwest! πŸŒ„When you stay at Valley Vista Getaway, don't forget to pack your bike or mou...
08/06/2026

🚴 Bring your bike & explore the Southwest! πŸŒ„

When you stay at Valley Vista Getaway, don't forget to pack your bike or mountain bike! Ride the quiet gravel roads surrounding the property or head just 22 minutes away to Cave Creek Canyon near Portal, Arizona, where you'll find spectacular scenery, towering cliffs, and unforgettable rides through one of the Southwest's most beautiful canyons.

After your adventure return to your cozy cabin, relax on the porch and when the sun goes down, enjoy some of the darkest skies in the United States.

Whether you're here for cycling, birding, hiking, herping, stargazing, astrophotography or simply a peaceful getaway, Valley Vista Getaway is the perfect base for exploring the area.

πŸ“Near Rodeo, New Mexico and Portal, Arizona
🚴 Quiet gravel roads & scenic canyon rides
🌌 Bottle 1 dark skies
πŸ”­ Private observatory & host-led stargazing available by request
🏠 Book directly at https://valleyvistagetaway.com OR find us in Airbnb and VRBO under Rodeo, New Mexico and Portal, Arizona - house with observatory

Photo Credit: Dirtyfreehub

https://dirtyfreehub.org/routes/arizona/geronimo-trail/

We've been pretty dry here in southwestern New Mexico. But after the thunderstorm with hail rolled through last evening,...
08/06/2026

We've been pretty dry here in southwestern New Mexico. But after the thunderstorm with hail rolled through last evening, this cactus decided to bloom today!

πŸ’« Sometimes the best souvenir is learning your way around the night sky. After a personalized star viewing with host Joh...
07/31/2026

πŸ’« Sometimes the best souvenir is learning your way around the night sky. After a personalized star viewing with host John, recent guest Mark S. was able to sit on the front porch at Valley Vista Getaway and point out Venus on his own. 🌟

Come experience the beauty of Bortle 1 dark skies in southwestern New Mexico, near Rodeo, New Mexico, and Portal, Arizona. Book direct at valleyvistagetaway.com or find us on Airbnb and VRBO under Rodeo, New Mexico or Portal, Arizona. Look for house with Observatory.

Plan your last summer getaway before summer says goodbye! Escape to Valley Vista Getaway in southwestern New Mexico, nea...
07/30/2026

Plan your last summer getaway before summer says goodbye! Escape to Valley Vista Getaway in southwestern New Mexico, near Rodeo, New Mexico, and Portal, Arizona. Relax in a cebin with its own observatory, experience breathtaking Bortle 1 dark skies, and enjoy outstanding birding and hiking at Cave Creek Canyon. August dates are available, so reserve your 2 night stay today!

Book direct at https://valleyvistagetaway.com, or reserve through Airbnb or VRBO. Search for us under "Rodeo" or "Portal House with Observatory."

Another wonderful guest experience at Valley Vista Getaway! Thank you, Traci & Patrick, for your kind words. If you're l...
07/24/2026

Another wonderful guest experience at Valley Vista Getaway! Thank you, Traci & Patrick, for your kind words. If you're looking for a quiet vacation rental in Southwestern New Mexico, near Portal, Arizona, with mountain views, peaceful surroundings, and some of the darkest night skies in the United States, we'd love to welcome you.

πŸŒ„ Relax. Explore. Stargaze.

https://valleyvistagetaway.com

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90 Yucca Lane
Animas, NM
88020

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