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Welcome to
in the Huachuca Mountains
Lodging for Birders and Nature Lovers in Southeastern Arizona's birding
paradise
About Us
We are a one unit Bed & Breakfast with a year-round bird feeding station, which has become well known for Southeastern Arizona regional specialties of birds. Bird feeders are maintained year-round. The Casita is available all year. See map and directions.
We offer a quiet, natural atmosphere in the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert with magnificent views of the Huachuca Mountains. Highly private, yet easily accessible to the towns of Sierra Vista and Bisbee, this is the perfect setting for renewal of the spirit.
Our cozy straw-bale Casita offers comfortable lodging in the oaks of the Huachuca Mountains, centrally located in Southeastern Arizona's birding paradise. At 5200 feet in elevation, the nights are cool and the stars bright. The property is within an Important Birding Area (IBA) as defined by the National Audubon Society. There is a wide variety of bird, insect, mammal, and reptile species on our six and a half acres, representing the diverse wildlife unique to the Sky Islands of Southeastern Arizona. Many hiking trails are a short drive away.
See pictures of our Casita, and some of the views from it.
Because of our elevation and the superb insulation properties provided by the straw-bale construction, temperatures in the Casita are generally comfortable year round. Electric heat and ceiling and floor fans are provided.
This is Wi-Fi hot spot. The spacious room (320 sq. ft.) contains a queen-sized bed, dining table and chairs, and a small sofa. A comfortable queen-sized Aerobed deluxe air mattress can also be set up. There is a private bath with shower stall, heat lamp, and hair dryer. The kitchenette has a microwave oven, toaster, coffee grinder, coffee maker, electric fry pan, and refrigerator with freezer and icemaker. Water for ice and drinking are from an installed reverse osmosis system. We provide all dishes and utensils for cooking. A generous assortment of foods and beverages for breakfast is stocked. You prepare whatever you like on your own schedule. Requests for special foods are gladly accommodated. Please let us know your specific needs prior to your arrival.
Birders are always welcome to visit the property, whether they are guests at the B&B or not. The yard is wheelchair accessible, and comfortable chairs are provided. B&B guests are also welcome to walk the trails of the six-and-a-half acre property. A $5 donation for day use is requested from each birder. This helps to pay for the wide assortment of foods offered to the birds year round and maintenance of the bird- and butterfly-garden as a beautiful, safe and comfortable destination.
Check out the bird list to see all of the species that have been seen on the property (154 so far). Here are pictures of a few of our birds: Page 1 Page 2.
Visit Earle Robinson's photo essay
of Ash Canyon Bed & Breakfast. He has posted pictures of the Plain-capped
Starthroat, Lucifer, and other birds coming to the yard.
Policies
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Rates: |
Two to six nights (two-night
minimum) |
$130/night (all taxes
included) |
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Above rates are for single or double occupancy. Extra person $25.00/night. One-time $10.00 set-up fee for use of Aerobed. Room Limit: three adults or two adults & two children. Prices subject to change without notice. Government rates available for extended stays of two or more weeks during the off-season (winter). |
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Reservations
and Deposits: Reservations will be held for
no more than 10 days pending receipt of a deposit equal to 50% of the total
bill. Travelers' cheques, personal checks, money orders, or cash will be
accepted. Sorry, we are unable to
accept credit cards.
Cancellation
and Refunds: There is a
$25.00 service fee for all cancellations. A full refund minus the service fee
will be made if cancellation notice is given at least 14 days prior to the
reservation date. A refund of half the deposit amount will be made if notice is
given at least 7 days but fewer than 14 days in advance. No refunds are made if the reservation
is cancelled with less than 7 days’ notice and we cannot re-rent the room. Guests are responsible for paying the
full room rate if no cancellation is made. On shorter notice, credit or a gift certificate will be
issued only if we are able to rent the accommodations to others. Guests are
responsible for payment of all nights reserved regardless of late arrivals or
early departures.
Changes
in reserved dates: We will make every attempt
to accommodate last minute changes to your travel arrangements, subject to room
availability. We guarantee your
room when you make a reservation here, and you are guaranteeing that you will
utilize the room and pay the full charges when you make the reservation. We often turn away reservation
requests. Therefore, we are not
able to refund your advance payment if you cancel at the last minute. Late
cancellations generally do not give us the opportunity to rebook the room that
you have guaranteed to use and pay for.
We will make every effort to work with you to reschedule your
reservation if you give us advance notice.
Arrival
and Departure: Guests may check in between 3:00 and
6:00 p.m. We highly recommend that you plan to arrive before dark, especially
if this is your first visit. Prior arrangements may be made for early or late
arrivals. For arrivals prior to 2:00 p.m. or after 9:00 p.m., there is a $10.00
premium. Checkout is at
11:00 a.m., unless prior arrangements have been made. For checkouts after 12:00
noon, we charge a $10.00 per hour premium for each additional hour or portion
of an hour. Guests who have not
checked-out by 3:30 pm will be charged a full extra night's lodging. Travelers' cheques, personal checks or
cash will be accepted at checkout for the remaining balance on your account.
Children: Well-supervised
children are welcome.
Pets:
Sorry, no pets. Local
boarding kennels are listed in the Sierra Vista phone book or on the
internet.
Smoking
Policy: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the
property.
Gift
Certificates: We have certificates available for any
dollar amount or number of overnights, and for other services, such as flowers
or gift baskets. Upon receipt of payment, we will send the gift
certificate to you or to the recipient.
Certificates are valid for any time. We are happy to help with
arrangements for special occasions.
Environmental: We are an environmentally responsible business. We do not use
pesticides or herbicides anywhere on the property. We recycle and compost whenever possible.
Local Attractions
Southeastern
Arizona is rich in the history of the old West, with old Mexico close by.
The area is known for its biological diversity, pleasant climate, and
beautiful scenery. Pick a destination, or simply relax here on the
property. We are a well-known birding destination in our own right.
Please ask about restaurant recommendations for one of the many great
restaurants in Sierra Vista and Bisbee.
Grocery stores, self-service laundry, and many other services are
available in Sierra Vista,
Local Places
of Interest: Here
are just a few things to see and do in the area.
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San Pedro River
National Conservation Area |
Local Bird Guides: If you'd like to be guided to your target birds, the following are highly recommended local birding guides.
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Other B&Bs in the area: In case our place isn't what you're
looking for, we can recommend the following:
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Battiste's Bed, Breakfast, &
Birds |
How to Contact Us
Ash Canyon Bed and Breakfast
Your
Host: Mary Jo Ballator (with Cookie, the African Grey Parrot)
Mailing Address: 5255 Spring Road • Hereford, Arizona
85615-9029
Phone: 520/ 378-0773
Web address: http://AshCanyonBandB.com
E-mail: info@AshCanyonBandB.com
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