Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool!

Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

About this villa rental

Situated in Marana, this lovely villa for $500 per night is a great option for your next break. 1930 Desert Villa on 10 acres is a dream property ... pool, two beautiful horses, 10 acres with many trails, veranda and many areas for conversation or relaxing. This ranch is a Five-Star facility and has 7 bedrooms available, one bedroom is a loft and open to another bedroom. We are set up to sleep 14, but can add 2 small beds and accommodate 16. Each space inside and out is custom and comfortable. Antiques and fine art sets this Estate apart from the rest. Bass Pro and Justin Alexander Wedding Gowns have shot catalogs here. There is tons of space for quiet conversation or wonderful small parties, including dart board and bar. Veranda (seats over 40), pool (deep, solar heated and seats 30 or more) and living room (seating for 26). Please go to my site..AWildPurpleRanch.com to see so many more pictures and information! We respect the neighbors and wildlife, so only parties with permission. No wild ones or excessive drinking allowed. Outside loud noise is not permitted after 10pm...please go inside if loud. The Crystal Room features a queen bed, crystal chandelier with private marble bathroom, vanity and private porch and entrance. Hand-painted details. The Contessa Suite has a king Sleep Number bed, original tile and hand-painted sink in private bath, vanity, tons of closet space, private entrance and gardens views. A smaller room, the Owls Nest can be attached and has a full bed, closet, desk (no exterior entrance). The Bunkhouse consists of 3 rooms. One primary room with king bed with sink, a smaller room with a full bed, and a loft with a California king bed. These share one bathroom. Bunkhouse has 2 entrances to the front veranda. Loft ladder is in one bedroom and open to each other. The Lookout bedroom on upper deck has 2 twins, Talavera sink, and shares bath with another room. You can see the stars from your bed and a sky mural on the ceiling. It opens to the upper deck for fabulous views, both sunrise and sunsets. All but 2 bedrooms have private entrances. Also, another powder room not attached to any bedroom. The bedrooms are all fabulously decorated and so comfortable, so many fine details .. soaps, towels, shampoo, etc provided. Again, please go to AWildPurpleRanch.com for complete details and pictures. Kitchen is gourmet, 3 ovens and five burner cooktop with breakfast nook, baking rack... and all cooking supplies from small to large. We have tablecloths and table finery available. Upper kitchen is has a bar and cabinets with dishes and glasses ( tons of fine serving ware , plastic ware to china. Spices are included for you to use. Very large parties are not accepted but smaller affairs are welcome! All parties must be approved by owner. Sorry no weddings unless small family ones. It is a fabulous party place! There are 2 BBQs... super huge and a regular sized.. we use charcoal and wood. Private and gated with fantastic grounds and desert trails... We have art lining the trails and 7 desert gardens, labyrinth, Tee pee, fire pits, bars and tons of private spaces. Wildlife paradise, fantastic views, 2 horses on property that can be hired to tour National Park. Two catalogues have been shot at the ranch. Bass Pro Shops/ Justin Alexander wedding gowns...featuring my two mares...Bella and Corona,models for one catalog and are fine horses ... so friendly can be visited at any time. Birds are feed 2X's a day and can be viewed just sitting on veranda. We have almost everything here that the Desert museum has.. Your own desert paradise! You can arrange to have massage, energy work, hair styling done right on premises,please schedule before you visit. Quiet and private yet very close to loads of restaurants, shopping, golf courses, etc... 5 minutes from I-10 so you are close to getting anywhere in town or visit Mexico! Owner remains on property in another building to care for gardens, feed horses and birds, open the pool, solar heated ( Spring to Fall)and answer all questions or attend to any problems. She will not be seen unless needed. Spring to fall, the air balloons fly right overhead.. It is a magical place so full of beauty and animal life... perfect for photo opts, we have had 2 catalogs shot at the ranch, tons of birds and fabulous vistas. Spring to fall air balloons fly overhead so grab your coffee early...just magical, You will have the best time here ever ! Check in Time is 4:00 pm ,check out is 11:00. We try to be accommodating on these times... if you need to check in earlier or have a later checkout. Thank you!

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Marana, AZ

Reviews

4.8/5.0
Outstanding(100 Reviews)
4.0
star 5 empty
Jan 2024
5 brothers and sisters, our spouses & sister-in-law gathering. We are all in our 60, 70 & 80’s. This house is quite a unique home. We all had bedrooms & beds. The configuration was sometimes interesting. And, because of being repeatedly being built on to, we had to negotiate various levels with 2” steps, regular 1 or 2 steps involved. As we had two members of our party that have severe vision issues these changes in the floor were a big issue. BUT we noted and “stepped up” to the challenge. It was a beautiful setting and the house allowed us to be together and get closer as a family. Siblings get away was a success!
5.0
Jan 2024
We’ve used VRBO for years..large, medium &small, domestic ∫ernational. This is by far the most unique. It is Nancy’s (host/owner) home, so by no means a sterile VRBO. She has a separate space when there are guests. She was most generous with the use of everything. The desert setting is amazing.The property seemed so isolated yet we were near urban conveniences (grocery store, restaurants etc). A near perfect spot for our family Christmas. Decor is a bit on the rustic/shabby chic side. Living/common space was fabulous. Plenty of room for craft area for the kids, game table, tv, etc. Kitchen is well equipped..in fact I’ve never seen so many pots&pans in one kitchen. FYI: Technically there are 7 sleeping areas. Configuration of bunkhouse area is a challenge. The loft is up a steep ladder, which is located in the middle of one bedroom & requires you to go thru that BR to access a bathrm or the rest of the house. The bathrm is an open space with toilet/sink separated by a curtain & a handheld wand shower so entire bathrm floor gets wet. The other 2 bathrms are ensuite,so you must enter a guest’s BR to use them. There is also a half bath & she opened her private bathrm. From the 7th sleeping area you go outside & down steps to a bathrm & rest of the house. The 8 &11y/o loved that space. Spacious patio with great views & a charcoal grill. Nancy was very accommodating and helpful..let me bring food a day early and found a lost kindle. Thank you for sharing your home.
5.0
Dec 2023
We had a great time celebrating my mom's 90th birthday with family and friends. Nancy was a delight to work with. The house was great for the Thanksgiving dinner and the birthday party. The local friends could not believe we found such a great place to celebrate. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with EVERYTHING we needed for serving and meals in between the parties. We had our own refrigerator to store all of our food for the week. A great time was had by all.
5.0
Nov 2023
Great property, included all the amenities you can think of. It was just a mile from where our horses stayed and 2 miles from our venue. We had 5 families that totaled 11 people. Inquire about the room config. The three beds in the bunk house are all open together with one bathroom. We enjoyed a dinner all together on night out on the patio that we made in the fabulous kitchen. The owner is wonderful and took great care of us. Greatly enjoyed a wood burning fire in the fireplace each night we were there! One of my favorite things!
2.0
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Nov 2023
If you are looking for an isolated house that is old without modern conveniences, this is your place. The house is eclectic and there is stuff everywhere. It left us all feeling not clean. Many of the plugs don't work, there are minimal locks to outside doors and that also feels unsafe. There were 7 of us and we didn't even stay there the 2nd night.
5.0
Nov 2023
Our family had an exceptional 4-day stay at the Spectacular Desert Villa, also known as Nancy's Wild Purple Ranch & Retreat. Our party of 14 thoroughly enjoyed the numerous amenities offered by the Ranch and had the pleasure of celebrating our mother's 90th birthday with additional extended family members and friends who attended the festivities. The Ranch proved to be an ideal venue for hosting a family gathering, boasting a charming rustic ranch house with a modernized kitchen and a spacious porch that allowed us to relish the picturesque surroundings. Nancy, our gracious host, made our stay feel like a reunion with a dear old friend. Without hesitation, we highly recommend this location for anyone seeking a remarkable setting for a large family gathering.
5.0
Sep 2023
Our Hostess, Nancy, is delightful, good-natured and grateful owner of her 10 acre Purple Cactus Ranch. Plenty of room for our 8 Stay-Over 90th Birthday celebrant group and generous party spaces both in&out for the 22 of us celebrating on the big day.
5.0
Apr 2023
Seven 74 year old women from around the country gathered at this spacious, rambling villa filled with antiques and art and cozy nooks to gather in as well as multiple gathering spots on a huge porch and around a pool. The grounds were lush desert filled with budding cactus and birds and lots of walking paths. It is a perfect venue for a reunion. We didn't use the upstairs bedrooms due to concerns about climbing down stairs at night to use a bathroom (which happens at our ages!) but there were 2 rooms with King beds that were fine to share. There is a huge modern kitchen. We all enjoyed the property immensely and would all return!

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Marana?

The average price for a rental in Marana is $135 per night. This rental is $365 above the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool!. Enjoy the water!

Is Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool! pet friendly?

Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Spectacular Desert Villa on10 lush desert acres with trails, two horses, pool!?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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