Roadrunner Retreat "An undiscovered treasure" (#31867)

Description of the Patagonia vacation home rental

Roadrunner Retreat is truly a special place with striking territorial views of the Patagonia and Coronado Mountains and a perfect southwestern view of "Red Mountain" which provides enchanting sunrises and glorious sunsets from the patio and Arizona Room. The Retreat is a spacious two bedroom, two full bath, one w/jucuzzi tub, home ideal for a romantic interlude or family gatherings. The Retreat is tastefully furnished & decorated in a comfortable and casual southwestern style. The Arizona Room is great for family gatherings with ample seating for admiring the views or watching movies. The living room has a fireplace and the large dining room w/seating for eight has pleasant views of the patio. The "country kitchen" is fully equipped with a dishwasher, microwave and service for eight. Comfortable patio area has table & chairs with a market umbrella and gas grill.

Area Description

Roadrunner Retreat is located in the artist's hamlet and international birding destination of Patagonia. Patagonia along with Sonoita and Elgin are referred to as the "Mountain Empire" and are located in Southern Arizona's "sky islands" just 50 miles south of Tucson. The region is noted for its scenery, year round comfortable climate, open spaces and eclectic culture. Patagonia is one of tghe west's last undiscovered treasures. Charming downtown shops and galleries feature the work of local and regional artists. The Nature Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve & Patagonia Lake State Park are known worldwide for the 300 species of birds that migrate through or nest along their creeks and waterways. Patagonia offers access to numerous hiking trails, including the historic Arizona Trail. In addition to the hiking and biking trails, you can visit the local wineries in Sonoita and Elgin or take easy day trips to visit the "Legendary Town of Tombstone" and then meander through the Mule Mountains to Bisbee "Queen of the Copper Camps."

Art, culture, history and nature abound in the Mountain Empire and throughout Santa Cruz County. The region is steeped in the mining, reanching and railroad history that built the West. Take a yoga class, attend a free bird walk or join weekly open studio at Patagonia Creative Arts Center. Cowboy traditiions thrive alongside high desert vineyards and a blossoming arts community.

Unwind with a leisurely cup of coffee at the Gathering Grounds cafe, a glass of locally made wine, or a good book from Mariposa Books. Induldge in a soothing massage or visit the Butterfly Gardens in Patagonia. The Cowboy way is still celebrated in Sonoita with annual horse races and radeos. Elgin is the heart of Arizona's rapidly growing wine country where vineyards are flourishing inthe region's temperate climate. Visists to historic Kentucky Camp and Empire Ranch will provide you with a dose of authentic ranching and mining life circa 1900. Empire Ranch, established in 1860's, once comprised more than a million acres. Today the sprawling adobe ranch house is part of the 42,000 acre Las Cienegas National Conservation Area where rolling grasslands and riparian woodlands provide a perfect venue for bird-watching. Self-guided tours give visitors a sense of ranch life a century ago.

Three hundred varieties of birds are known to live in or migrate through the region. A day spent at one of the region's riparian areas, such as Patagonia Lake or the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, offers some of the best opportunities for viewing. The Arizona Trail also meanders through the region providing hikers and mountain bikers alike with access to the areas' off road splendors.