Golder Ranch Guesthouse 2-Bedroom Sonoran Desert Retreat in Catalina, Arizona

Escape to our Golder Ranch Guesthouse in Catalina, AZ with direct trail access to the Coronado National Forest, Catalina State Park and Pusch Wilderness. Explore the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and return home to relax on the outdoor patio with sunset mountain views.

Our 2-bedroom / 1 bath guesthouse oasis offers the best of both worlds. We are located at the end of a gravel road for a private retreat, yet only 3 miles to the town of Catalina and a short drive north of Oro Valley and the city of Tucson.

THE GUESTHOUSE
Our Golder Ranch Guesthouse is very clean, casual and inviting. We have only one guesthouse on the property, so you will be staying in your own private retreat with a very unique desert experience.

Each room is light and bright with mountain views. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed, hotel linens and a walk-in closet with ample storage. The office/den is equipped with a designated work area, 48" smart TV, high-speed internet, large closet and a queen-sized futon bed/couch. The bathroom has a shower/tub, stackable washer/dryer and plenty of towels.

If you are someone who enjoys cooking your own meals, the chef’s kitchen has all the culinary tools you'll need to prepare fresh local food. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with full-sized appliances, dishwasher, microwave, pantry and farmhouse stainless steel sink.

The living area boasts comfortable couches for reading or napping, along with great views of the mountains. There is a large dining bar for open concept integration of the kitchen and living room areas. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans and opening screened windows and patio doors.

Dine inside or out on the covered patio with ample seating. The covered patio overlooks the Catalina Mountains and is equipped with a large dining table with seating for 6 people, propane BBQ grill, Blackstone griddle with all the utensils, sun loungers, and ceiling fan for comfortable alfresco dining. The covered patio overlooks the large circular fire-pit for sitting and enjoying the multicolored sunsets while you wait for the magic of the star-studded skies.

GUEST ACCESS
The 2.5-acre Golder Ranch property is completely fenced with large wrought iron entry gates and a circular gravel driveway. There is a designated parking areas for our guests.

The back gate opens up to the Coronado National Forest with multi-use trails connecting to Catalina State Park and the Pusch Wilderness. Guests have access to the covered patio, fire-pit area, shady seating areas and walking trails.

You will be sharing the property with the owners in the main ranch house, our resident dog Miss Daisy and our lovely equines, Coco and Gunner who live down at the horse corral at the lower end of the property.

We are located at the end of a 2.5-mile gravel road. Guests enjoy easy access to the town of Catalina just 3 miles away with grocery store, gas, restaurants, shopping, post office, state and national parks, local attractions, the LOOP bike trail system and more...

Our location is just a short drive north of Tucson with all the amenities and options of a big city. We are 1 hour to the Tucson airport and 2 hours to the Phoenix airport. Groome Transport offers shuttle service from both the Tucson and Phoenix airports.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Our neighborhood includes mostly rural properties with acreage and horses and plenty of protected lands with endless hiking trails. The area's legendary mountain bike trails begin just down our gravel road. Walking access to Hohokam petroglyphs are just a short hike out our back gate.

Wildlife abounds with deer, bobcats, mountain lions, black bears, rabbits, hares, javalina, coyote, turtles and toads, along with diverse species of birds and reptiles. Free range cattle are part of our local scenery. Great horned owls live and nest in our Aleppo pine trees.

We are on top of a hill at 3200' with 360-degree views of the mountains, rolling foothills, saguaros, junipers, Aleppo pines, mesquite trees, cactus varieties and all of the ecological diversity of the Sonoran Desert. In the Springtime, the desert in bloom is truly a sight to see!

Access to the neighborhood can be done on foot or by bicycle on the gravel roads or local trails. There is direct access into the Coronado National Forest from our property. You can venture further on trails into Catalina State Park and the Pusch Ridge Wilderness directly from our neighborhood. Mountain bike, equestrian, and hiking trails take off in all directions.

The Catalina mountains are our backdrop within Catalina towering above us at 9171 feet. The neighborhood is safe, quiet, friendly, private and best of all, the 360-degree sunset views and star gazing are stellar!

If you love hiking, biking, or a peaceful evening under the stars, this is an enchanting place to call home. Short term and long-term stays are welcome. We're happy to assist with any questions for your stay at our Golder Ranch Guesthouse.