House in Arizona
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
Sadly necessary preface: All available dates are on the calendar. All bookings must be completed through the Vrbo website. There will never be any exceptions. Messages reflecting ignorance of this paragraph will be ignored.
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Our little house was one of hundreds built by the Phelps-Dodge mining company to house the workers at its New Cornelia copper mine between 1916 and 1985. We recently completed the first phase of a long term renovation plan and it's ready for people to enjoy.
This former mining town turned artist colony is emerging as a base camp for outdoor adventurers, astrophotographers, and everyone else who wants to revel in the remote beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
The town's burgeoning scene includes live music and dance shows, literature and art presentations, open air markets, and a growing range of artisanal culinary offerings, all with a Sonoran Desert twist that is unique to Ajo.
Phoenix and its metropolitan amenities are two hours away by car, and the laid back culturepalooza of beautiful Tucson is only a 2.5 hour drive along scenic AZ 86.
If you're feeling the need to get your beach on, bring your passport and pop down to the former fishing village and current resort town of Puerto Peñasco, a two hour jaunt across the Mexican border to the Gulf of California (don't forget to buy Mexican car insurance in Ajo before you go).
As beautiful as the desert is, Ajo's greatest natural attraction is its dark night sky. More than a hundred miles from the nearest major city, the absence of light pollution allows Ajo visitors to see the night skies of their ancestors. The backyard of the house is on the lowest fringe of Bortle 4. Bortle 3 is a five minute walk, and Bortle 2 is a five minute drive. (You'll need camping gear and a 4WD vehicle to enjoy Bortle 1.)
The property is slowly being optimized for amateur astronomy, because its owner hopes to spend his winter nights that way upon retirement. In the meantime, you can enjoy its already ample charms.
Phew. Okay, now the fun stuff.
Our little house was one of hundreds built by the Phelps-Dodge mining company to house the workers at its New Cornelia copper mine between 1916 and 1985. We recently completed the first phase of a long term renovation plan and it's ready for people to enjoy.
This former mining town turned artist colony is emerging as a base camp for outdoor adventurers, astrophotographers, and everyone else who wants to revel in the remote beauty of the Sonoran Desert.
The town's burgeoning scene includes live music and dance shows, literature and art presentations, open air markets, and a growing range of artisanal culinary offerings, all with a Sonoran Desert twist that is unique to Ajo.
Phoenix and its metropolitan amenities are two hours away by car, and the laid back culturepalooza of beautiful Tucson is only a 2.5 hour drive along scenic AZ 86.
If you're feeling the need to get your beach on, bring your passport and pop down to the former fishing village and current resort town of Puerto Peñasco, a two hour jaunt across the Mexican border to the Gulf of California (don't forget to buy Mexican car insurance in Ajo before you go).
As beautiful as the desert is, Ajo's greatest natural attraction is its dark night sky. More than a hundred miles from the nearest major city, the absence of light pollution allows Ajo visitors to see the night skies of their ancestors. The backyard of the house is on the lowest fringe of Bortle 4. Bortle 3 is a five minute walk, and Bortle 2 is a five minute drive. (You'll need camping gear and a 4WD vehicle to enjoy Bortle 1.)
The property is slowly being optimized for amateur astronomy, because its owner hopes to spend his winter nights that way upon retirement. In the meantime, you can enjoy its already ample charms.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
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Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Easy check in and the house is in a nice neighborhood. We really appreciated the cabinet with spices, non-perishable food, and other helpful items. We only used the coffee filters, but it was such a thoughtful touch.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Everything was wonderful and the host is very helpful. The dishwasher wasn't working at the moment, but that was not a big deal at all. Everything else was great as listed and it is a great spot to stay for reptile enthusiasts.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
House is in good condition in a nice quiet neighborhood. House was clean with no problems or issues. Property manager provided detailed timely instructions for entry and responded quickly to questions.
6 / 10Average·Jan 2026
Property was not well maintained. Floor had splotches of paint in multiple rooms, looked like someone came in with road tar on shoes, especially noticed in bathroom, hall and one bedroom under computer monitor table. Dishwasher was unusable for some time, had problem with washer machine and ask for help but never received a reply. Wrong code was provided to access property, called help number and received new code. Other request were never answered. Fan installed in kitchen prevented cabinet door from opening. Poorly maintained grounds, lots of weeds, dying palm trees, looked like plants haven't been watered in years. Found comforter for master bedroom in dryer. Extremely poor communication. Paint tape on bottom of bathroom door, looked like a splash and dash paint job. Various holes in wall and ceiling in living/dining room. Never could find house rules online or in residence. Did find wifi password posted in living/dining room. Sure would like to post pictures of this place.
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9.4Outstanding
(35 Ratings)
"Easy check in and the house is in a nice neighborhood. We really appreciated the cabinet with spices, non-perishable food, and other helpful items. We only used the coffee filters, but it was such a t..."
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