We had a terrific time at the Ranch! We liked staying away from the main part of town but it was…read moreeasy to drive to. The ranch has fun activities like horseback riding and shooting (& gun safety). Our favorite was Arizona Bill serving cowboy coffee and outdoor breakfast Saturday AM and Cliff the bartender in the evening.

If you're looking for a western getaway, I can't recommend Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch enough…read more The whole place feels nostalgic -- like you've stepped straight into the Old West. The views are phenomenal and the rooms were super clean and comfortable. The staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful from the moment we arrived. The western ambiance is spot on, and they even offer horseback riding for beginners and novice riders, which made it easy (and fun) for everyone to try. Breakfast was delicious, the bar is a great spot to wind down, and Saturday night they had an amazing live band that made the whole place come alive. Great people, great vibes, incredible views, and a really fun experience all around. Highly recommend if you want a little western adventure.

Fantastic hosts, comfortable accommodations! We stayed. Saturday thru a Monday. Everything was…read moreperfect! The area was quiet and nearby horses made for a great experience!

Spent a week at Double R in May 2026. It was an impulse decision after looking online for an adult…read morehorseback riding vacation. I contacted the ranch directly and their attention to my questions and assurances about traveling as a solo woman was what sold me. It was everything they said it would be and more. The ranch only accommodates a small number of guests so it is an intimate experience. Your happiness is the goal of the hosts; owners Ron & Trina Sirota and their manager Renee. This place is the real deal. It is no frills but comfortable with a focus on riding and an appreciation of the terrain and culture. The horses are happy and amazing. I am not a total beginner but I'm certainly not experienced so I appreciated the daily guidance and the subsequent lesson I took with Trina. I felt very safe in my little casita with a porch view of the beautiful land and grazing horses. This was a unique and memorable experience. A special shout out to Renee for everything!!! And a major thank you to Ron and Trina who really treat you like family and share their passion for the ranch. Can't wait to go back.

This is the most amazing horse riding experience. They acomidated all of my 3 kids. I just moved…read morehere and I'm going back for another ride. My 3 girls talk about riding again all the time. We won't ride with anyone else. They have experience they know what there doing and it was just an all around amazing day!

From the owner: We will take you on a real western adventure!! With our Ranch we can make it happen! Think about…read moreriding an American Mustang across the Open Arizona Range under the blue skies!Join our adventure!

Absolutely amazing staff and program. Our kids have learned a tremendous amount and we really…read moreappreciate the foundation of understanding why Al teaches the way he does. He knows horses and is great with people!

This was such a great experience for the whole family. Al the trainer was great!!! Very informative…read moreand patient with the whole family. I recommend this place to anyone who is beginning or experienced rider. This Is a great place and beautiful healthy horses. We loved the experience and the trainers there. Wish we lived in the area, my girls would sure loved to continue their riding here. We will be back when we are in the area. Thanks again Al's academy trainers!!!!!

We recently completed a ride with Arizona Horse Experience. It was an unforgettable…read more experience! Not only was the scenery absolutely incredible, but the horses were all well trained and a pleasure to ride. Toni, our trail guide, was very personable and friendly! She was extremely knowledgeable with regards to the local history , wildlife, and vegetation. The trails we rode were both enjoyable and, at times, somewhat challenging. Overall, we had an exceptional experience on our five hour ride! We would highly recommend Arizona Horse Experience if you want an authentic, Old West riding experience!

My daughter and I did a three hour ride. The scenery is beautiful. It's a trail ride but the horses…read moredo break into a trot here and there. It was her second time riding so she was thrilled. If you haven't ridden before this ride might be tough because of the length and type of terrain covered.

Highly recommended!! I live on Maui so the desert is like going to Mars for me but the ranch was so…read morecomfortable that I'm entertaining the thought of retiring to the desert! We stayed here for a family event and I can't say enough positive things about both the ranch and the owners...Josh and Christina are the loveliest people...totally down to earth genuine humans and they have created a fantastic place to stay while also retaining much of the historic charm. There is an awesome trail right behind the ranch so we took full advantage and hiked/ran every day....also LOTS of birds to see!

The owners treated us like family and the food was delicious! The history of the property is…read morefascinating and Josh can tell you all about it. There are great easy, shaded trails along the Santa Cruz River.

Our April 2011 trip to Hideout Ranch in Portal Arizona (on the AZ/NM border) marked our third trip…read moreto the ranch in one year. Yes, it's that good! Hideout Ranch is all about riding, and their horses are fabulous. Head Wrangler, and Owner, Craig Lawson carefully hand-selected our mounts to suit our riding experience. He knows his horses, that's for sure! Each morning, after our home-cooked, hearty breakfast (cooked over an open fire, with plenty of piping hot coffee,) we loaded our horses and trailered out to a new destination. Each new day welcomed us to a wonderful new adventure. The area surrounding the ranch is chock-full of American history. During our stay, we rode to Horseshoe Canyon, Fort Bowie, the Chiricahua National Monument, and, on our last day, rode right off the ranch property into Owl Canyon. Each ride was more spectacular than the one before it. The scenery and terrain changed dramatically from ride to ride, and the horses took it all in stride. We had the opportunity to ride in places most Americans only read about in history books or watch in Western movies. Hideout Ranch owners, Craig and Tamara J. Lawson are horseman first and foremost, and just genuinely GREAT people. It doesn't matter whether you're at the ranch for a short stay or a long stay, you're going to have an awesome time.

I was looking for a horseback riding adventure and I stumbled upon the Hideout Ranch with Craig and…read moreTamara Lawson. Well, what a find! If you're looking for a true Ranch experience, this is it! This is a working ranch with horses and cattle and they're taken care of by the Lawsons. It's rustic, wild, and homey at the same time. I was comfortably nested in one of the bunkhouses that Craig built, and enjoyed 3 homemade meals plus delicious desserts every day! The horses are amazing! They're all friendly, affectionate, well taken care of, beautiful health and wonderful to ride on! I wanted to truly learn more about horses and improve my riding and I found that Tamara teaches the Centered Balance Riding technique and that topped off this place for me! I got everything I wanted and more - a chance to truly work with horses, experience breathtaking trails, improve my riding technique, rest and relaxation, and new friends! The Lawsons keep their groups small to ensure that you get the level of attention and care you deserve. You are working with salt-of-the-earth, experienced wranglers, I trust both Craig, Tamara, and their farm hand(s). They endeavor to make you a part of their family and you'll come away richer than when you arrived! The location is remote and you get to enjoy the desert, the sunrises and sunsets are spectacular, the stars at night are beautiful, and the drive to the Ranch brings your through gorgeous landscapes. **Note:- Ahem! Watch your speed on I-10...nuff said!**

Great Horses and Company! Allen obviously cares for his horses, they are his own personal horses…read more The desert landscape is very nice, we even saw coyote. V.Z. Mn.

The horses are well cared for and Allen thoughtfully matches his horses to riders based on rider…read moreskill and experience. I've had great rides, good conversations, and enjoyed scenic views. I've come back to ride with them each year I've come to AZ.

Amazingly quiet. The owner, host onsite, was gracious and welcoming from the first messages. Very…read moregood directions and greeted me at check in. The well water is deeelish! The vistas calming. I extended my stay as soon as I set up, sat done and took a good look around. As a solo female traveler I feel completely safe. There's adequate cell signal. Electric hookup. Cows and horses. Birds and grasshoppers. Great RV spots, but this tent camper was over the moon satisfied. Kim at Rancho del Nido rates five stars plus!

What a wonderful find! We camped here for a few nights and felt like we almost had the whole ranch…read moreto ourselves. Quiet and peaceful, with a million stars at night.