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The Perfect Hidden Getaway! Inspiring Space For Writers And Artists!

Cottage in Oracle with kitchen and patio

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Books
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
The Perfect Hidden Getaway! Inspiring Space For Writers And Artists! provides everything that you need.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Perfect Hidden Getaway! Inspiring Space For Writers And Artists!

Located at the Ranch Store Center in beautiful downtown Oracle AZ, just 30 miles north of Tucson and 10 degrees cooler.

Sherman Cottage is a great place to get away from the heat and the traffic of the city. This one bedroom cottage includes a fully stocked kitchen, full bath and quiet back patio. With a queen bed in the bedroom and 2 twin beds in the cottage, it will sleep 4 people very comfortably.
This is an inspiring place for writers and artists to get away and get inspired. A quiet and peaceful setting awaits those who want to get away from it all. No TV and no Internet in the cottage, only peace and quiet.
Check in at 3pm, check out at noon.

We are just minutes away from Biosphere 2, Oracle State Park, Rancho Robles, and Arizona ZipLine Adventure (go online to book those tours)!

Directions: From Tucson head north on Oracle Rd, go through Catalina and Oracle Junction to Oracle (approximately 9 miles up Hwy 77 from Oracle Junction). Take Oracle turn off which becomes American Ave. Go 2 miles to 1015 W. American Ave. Turn right into the Ranch Store Center.

From Phoenix take the 60 East to Florence exit. Take Hwy 79 to Oracle Junction. Go left to Oracle approximately 9 miles up Hwy 77. Take Oracle turn off which becomes American Ave. Go 2 miles to 1015 W American Ave.

Check in with Sue at Sue & Jerry's Trading Post.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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The Perfect Hidden Getaway! Inspiring Space For Writers Artists!

About the area

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Oracle, AZ

What's nearby

  • Purr Fect Quilters Cottage - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tucson Mall - 45 min drive - 60.4 km
  • University of Arizona - 52 min drive - 66.8 km
  • Tucson Convention Center - 53 min drive - 69.8 km
  • Sabino Canyon - 65 min drive - 72.9 km

Getting around

  • Tucson, AZ (AVW-Marana Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Orehouse Hilltop Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Rivera's Mexican Food - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nonna Maria's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Oracle Patio Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Perfect Hidden Getaway! Inspiring Space For Writers And Artists! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Perfect Hidden Getaway! Inspiring Space For Writers And Artists!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Perfect Hidden Getaway! Inspiring Space For Writers And Artists!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Perfect Hidden Getaway! Inspiring Space For Writers And Artists!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Perfect Hidden Getaway! Inspiring Space For Writers And Artists! located?

Situated in Oracle, this cottage is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Oracle State Park and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club. MountainView Golf Club and Sierra Tucson are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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The Perfect Hidden Getaway! Inspiring Space For Writers And Artists! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard M., Tucson, Az

Great place to stay

Recommend to anyone looking to stay in Oracle
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

tara g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Sue and Jerry are great hosts. Their place is cute and cozy, and very relaxing. It has everything you could need, and if not Sure is very helpful. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MerryBeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

We liked staying in this cozy sweet cottage. It is very quiet, so restful. The bed was very comfortable!!The hosts are great! Coffee and snacks are plentiful. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Flare

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, cozy, comfortable beds, Sue has the magic touch for combinations of contemporary and period pieces. Well stocked kitchen, appliance options, full supply of water in fridge much appreciated in August. Easy code front entry, private parking; rear access w/patio. Small A/C unit did a great job on keeping cottage cool...turned it off for most of the night. Loved the little desk...spent evenings there catching up on photo editing & notes. Great location for easy access to points of interest for me: Biosphere 2; Oracle State Park, historic churches, Oracle Cemetery, Butterfly Garden; Local library (Great 'Southwest Room & Artifact Collection). Fascinating exceptional metal artwork on site, but clutter distracts from artwork. NoWiFi was not a problem...too busy to notice! Would recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharath J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great host

Sue is great and she will help you with anything needed. Location is great and just 9 mins away from Oracle State Park and night skies are beautiful here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SARA A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sherman cottage

Very clean. Cute location. Great base of operations. Nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade L.

Colorado visitors

We loved this place! Very neat and clean and comfortable. There was fresh fruit in a bowl, and a warm welcome. We hope to return next year. A great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

stephen l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage

Great owners. Always available to help.
Stayed 32 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Place

Lovely spot, and Sue always fills the fridge with my preferred beverages and snacks. I attended the Rammed Earth Construction Workshop. The location is within 10 minutes of my class.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy haven in central Oracle

I had a lovely, peaceful stay here. The location was very near my activities in Oracle, right on the main road. It was a breeze getting everywhere I needed to go. At the end of each day, I would return to my cozy bed. I had everything I needed and was comfortable. Communicating was easy, and the host was nice. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheal D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oracle Rumble 50 Miler

We had an awesome experience staying at Sue’s little cottage. She was a very wonderful host. The place was perfect for a couple. Sue provided us with everything we needed. The establishment next door of the antiques/unique stuff was awesome. We definitely plan to come back. 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FUN

The stay was VERY HOMEY. Expect a warm clean small place. NO TV, no phone, not much wi-fi. was very quiet nice VERY NICE OWNER! SUE and Harry were great be prepaid to buy lots of great items in Sue's shop! ALL IN ALL GREAT PLACE Mimi & Bill
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of heaven

I was in Oracle for work and found this little gem. My co-worker and I stayed at Sue's cottage for four nights and we couldn't have been happier. We had long days and it was so nice to come back to a quiet and comfortable place to relax. Our only regret is we didn't get to meet Sue or explore the area around the cottage. Hopefully next year when we're back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quirky, fun, pleasant experience...

It's kind of a strange environment... loaded with quirky old stuff... but, fun. Cottage is crude looking from outside but, very nice and clean inside... well stocked with most anything needed. We really enjoyed staying here and want to return soon for the Wednesday evening party time. The long time owners (Jerry and Sue) are very friendly and excellent hosts. We think most folk would enjoy staying in their Sherman Cottage... and, in the scenic mountain foothills village of Oracle... just a few miles from the famous Biosphere... near a very interesting Zipline complex... beautiful Peppersauce Canyon... and less than an hour from Tucson.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage perfect for our needs

We needed something small, and comfortable and with a central location between Tucson and Mammoth. This little cottage was Everything that was advertised and then some. You’ll come home to a nice cool cottage, warm cozy fireplace heaters, the most comfortable bed, and most importantly peace and quiet. There is no WiFi and the cell service is spotty but that was perfect for the end of our busy days. Sue Is so kind and just a text away or there in the morning working in the most adorable antique shop. Next time I’m bringing an empty suitcase to load up on antiques! We were able to book last minute and everything was so easy and smooth. Will definitely be staying again next time we fly down from Alaska to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

James A.

Beware

I just spent 2 weeks at this property and was very disappointed. The property is very old and run down, there is no furnace in it and is heated with two electric heaters that didn't do the job. It was very cold and had snow one day. I ended up going to the urgent care with a bad cold that was the result of not enough heat at nite. The bathtub has porcelain missing around the drain that is not very sanitary. There is no Smoke detector in the house. The oven in the stove wouldn't light and we never had WIFI the entire time there as promised by Sue. There was left over open food in the fridge and cupboard. I would not recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manuel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing locale.

Loved it! Cozy and quiet! The stars were amazing. Sue was easy to contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a getaway!

I was looking for a place to get out of the city and get in a few days of writing, and this was perfect! Sue was a fantastic hostess, and I was able to write with minimal distractions (there is no wi-fi and no TV, and cell service is limited), but when I needed a break the property had two consignment shops, an onsite store for the lavender farm next door, and even a stand selling coffee, made-to-order omelets, and really tasty chili. Just down the street there is a great little market with a pretty good selection of gourmet foods, including gluten-free options and an Italian deli. The apartment itself was roomy and well-decorated, with a full kitchen, comfortable bed (and two twin beds I did not try), furniture that was both sturdy and cozy, and a cool back patio where butterflies and hummingbirds, and the occasional hoot of an owl, fueled my creativity. I am already making plans to visit again with my husband (or maybe just a couple of friends!).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

Neat,clean and convenient.

Nice cozy spot. Convenient to activities around Oracle. Sue is very friendly and very flexible. Would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Candice R.

Warm and inviting

I thoroughly loved this cottage. Relaxing and peaceful. I was able to reset and Sue is a sweetheart really made the stay calming. Cottage is clean, warm and inviting.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Adorable cottage in a unique and eclectic setting

We loved everything about our stay and will definitely return again. Thank you so much for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

It was cozy and adorable.

I was there for a workshop, and staying here made it feel like a vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Scott F.

We really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable and quiet.

The cottage is very cute , has all the necessary amenities. Enjoyed sitting outside front and back porch, especially in the mornings and evenings. It is about 10 degrees cooler there than in the city. Oracle State Park and Mt. Lemmon nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brenda G.

Very friendly & generous hostess. Comfy & well-equipped

This cottage was all that we needed. Cottage was clean and well equipped, including washer & drier. Sue was a gracious & generous host, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, bagels, & cream cheese were waiting for us to get started. There is no TV in the cottage but we didn't miss it, can get adequate news on WiFi. Close enough to Tucson to enjoy activities in the city. Very near to Biosphere 2. In Oracle, the Oracle Inn has delicious food, and the Ore House pub was fun. Lupes Restaurant at the junction of AZ 77 & 79 has excellent Mexican fare. Good golf courses are nearby.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shea F.

Perfect place to get away, study and write

Loved my time at the Hidden Getaway! It's a great place to get away from the distractions we face daily and get some focused work done while being close to all that you need in town. I was welcomed in by Sue at their trading post. She made everything easy and available for me. If I had a question her or her son were available to answer at any time. I look forward to going back and getting more work done. Shea
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016