Aravaipa Farms
A Bed & Breakfast Country Inn

Casita Descriptions (5 Casitas - Double Occupancy)

Aside from each casitas distinctive characteristics described in more detail below, all casitas have separate outside entrances and private bathrooms with large walk-in saltillo tiled showers. Each casita has a queen sized bed with cotton linens and down comforters. The casitas have working wood burning fireplaces, inside and outside, a covered patio and small refrigerator and coffee-pot.

The Inn and surrounding orchard property is open only to guests, ensuring the ultimate in privacy and repose.

The Blue Door Casita

In a patio, tucked under the canopy of a mesquite tree, you will relax on the hand-made twig chaise lounges or on the benches and tables surrounding this casita. Birds of many colors visit the feeders and birdhouses that playfully dangle on the many porch overhangs. In cooler weather, enjoy a wood burning fireplace in this spacious and private suite with a comfortable down covered queen bed. The Blue Door casita is decorated with folk art, Carol's treasures, and regional books of interest. It has a large walk-in shower covered with Mexican saltillo tile, one of Carol's signature designs seen in all her casitas.

Garden View & Mountain View Casitas

In September 2000, Carol opened two new spacious casitas and dining room in a beautifully renovated barn that sits on the property. The garden view casita overlooks the gardens with a breathtaking sweep of the Sonoran desert, while the mountain view casita has an inspirational view of the red cliffs of Brandenburg Mountain to the North and Holy Joe peak to the East. The casitas are decorated in Carol's eclectic and colorful style, all offering private entry, absolute privacy and Carol's signature walk-in saltillo tile showers.

The Orchard View Casita

Take your morning coffee outside this casita as you sit overlooking the orchards and the Sonoran desert backdrop. Migrating songbirds make their nests in the whimsical birdhouses that surround this unique dwelling. Private fountains offer the continual relaxing sounds of running water. In cooler weather, sleep under a down comforter and enjoy the wood-burning fireplace while you read, write or simply relax. This casita has unique hand-made stonework designs built by Lazaro Cervantes the Artist Builder who works with Carol on all the Casitas.

Carol's Art Studio Casita

Carol's art studio has been the scene of many of her inspired artwork and designs. Her studio has been converted into the largest and most recently opened casita. You will find hand-planed timber walls and rafters held by a large textured tree trunk in the middle of this unique casita. The ambiance is sophisticated and rustic with brightly colored Persian Kilim rugs, hand painted art, and dried flowers. The patio is a work of art itself with hand made chairs, benches and tables, most with hand painted pillows or draped with brightly colored Mexican rugs.

One of Three Bedrooms

State of the Art Kitchen

Larry & Susie Casa

Now available for a party of 4 to 6, 2-day minimum stay at Larry & Susie's Casa. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, a beautiful state of the art kitchen, large living room with television, outside grill, several patios, and a hot tub. This Casa is also available for family gatherings small weddings, retreats, and corporate meetings.

Casita Rates and Guest Information

• Room Rates are single or double occupancy only and subject to applicable tax rates.
• Rates include all amenities and all meals.
• Minimum two night stay for weekends and holidays.
• Closed Sundays and Mondays.
• Room rate per night, $345; plus taxes and 10% gratuities will be added and greatly appreciated by our small staff.
• For the months of July and August the rates are $300 per night plus taxes and 10% gratuity.
• Minimum two night stay for weekends and holidays.
• Larry & Susie's Casa, 2 nights stay for 4 to 6 people $750 per night. 6 people maximum. If you wish to rent Larry & Susie Casa by the week for your family or a group and you do your own cooking in the state of the art kitchen the rate is $1800. If you wish to rent the Casa on Monday & Tuesday of any week and do your own cooking the rate is $650.
• Confirmed reservations required 50% deposit in advance.
• Payment is completely refundable with one month cancellation notice.
• Cancellation anytime thereafter will result in forfeiture of deposit.
• Check in time is 12:30 pm, because picnics are prepared for arriving guests. Should you need a later check-in time, please apprise the Innkeeper of your agenda. Check-out time is 10 am.
• NOTE: Any food preferences or allergies MUST be noted when reservations are made as menus and shopping are done a week in advance of arrivals.
• Aravaipa Farms requests that you smoke outside on the patios.
• Pets are not permitted.
• Talk to your Innkeeper if you wish to bring children. Because the Inn offers the ultimate in privacy and escape from technology of the outside world - mixing adults seeking quiet along with children's natural love of play may not make the ideal combination. However, if you wish to book all casitas for a family reunion or multiple family or friend get together, children are more than welcome.
• Gift certificates available.
• Limited handicapped accessibility is available, please discuss your special needs with the Innkeeper.
• For added enjoyment and relaxation, all casitas at the Inn are phone and television free. Guests should note that most cell phones are unable to send or receive a signal inside the canyon.
• A telephone is located in the dining room.
• Methods of payment: Cash, Personal Check or Business Check, Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express.