I've been coming up here to the Ranch for years and I love it!!! There is always amazing art and…read morethe people that come up there and the people from Oracle are a lot of fun. Glow a big night event takes place in October, all the art work on the ranch is lit up. All the art is for sale and it's all pretty amazing. I never have stayed there but I've been to see all the cabins and they are clean and inviting. Take some time to go on up to Oracle!!!! You will love it!

What a find! Historic cabins on an art ranch - so different from the usual sterile hotel…read moreenvironment, but with artistic and modern comfort! It's a unique way to fill your soul with the beauty of the high desert and uplifting art. It combines stand-alone cabins from another era with an adjacent outdoor sculpture park and art gallery - one of a kind accommodations with a one of a kind experience. We stayed in the bunkhouse and the cabin on our recent girls' trip. You might wonder if you made the right choice when you turn onto the dirt road to the ranch, but this is the true old west without paved roads. Funny how much your heart responds to leaving asphalt behind! I stayed in the original ranch bunkhouse built of adobe mud in the 1880's, restored now with modern comforts. The Old West vibe is still there but so is air conditioning, a comfy king-sized bed, small kitchen, and, of course, plumbing. Also present is the all-important WIFI. The bedside lamps even have USB ports to charge your phones while you sleep. It hits just the right balance of old, quaint, artistic and unobtrusively modern. There's a small couch, rocking chair, and large screened-in porch and more. I don't know how the original occupants kept it, but it was immaculate (this aspect earned high marks by us all). We were busy on this trip supporting our runner in an ultramarathon up nearby Mount Lemmon so we didn't get to enjoy all the many special touches as much as we wanted to such as the many outdoor cozy seating spots under trees. We also wish we'd had time to get to know my neighbors behind the bunkhouse - a couple of quiet but curious goats. Throughout our stay, we didn't hear them nor anyone else staying there. It was like having our own little getaway in the high desert. The Triangle L is also an Art Ranch. The Sculpture Park alone is not to be missed! It would be worth the trip in itself and made a big impression on us even though we did not have time to explore it all. Some sculptures even have special night lighting. You could spend hours here appreciating it as you walk along its path, which lends its own sculptures of uniquely-shaped, high desert cacti. If interested , we recommend checking out the web site for a preview and look for the many special events. They just opened up a "Metal" exhibit in the old adobe barn converted into an Art Gallery and Gift Shop. The Triangle L is located in Oracle - a small town that we found to be full of traditional small town friendliness from its unique restaurants to its shops selling their own art and jewelry pieces. We learned why the new looking Nonna Maria's has been in business for 25+ years - their marinara and pizza are outstanding. I had a great turkey and avocado croissant sandwich at the Patio Cafe and their adjacent Market sells all kinds of baked goods, including more types of pies than I've ever seen before. We enjoyed breakfast at Casa Rivera's but we ran out of time before we got to try the Riot Grill, which we'd also heard good things about. Most restaurants here are owner-operated so be sure to check their hours before going. Oracle is about 2 hours from Phoenix and only 1 hour from Tucson. It sits in the high desert so offers somewhat cooler weather than both of them. There are many nearby trails for hiking besides those our runner was doing in the Desert Peak Ultramarathon event, including those in Oracle State Park. There is also access to the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT). We met lots of cyclists as well. In between supporting our runner at the aid stations, I also made a trip to the nearby Biosphere 2. It is also worth a trip. It was created as a completely sealed off ecological system to test out what would be needed to build independent self-contained stations capable of life for future space colonization. In the 90's, 8 scientists were sealed in it along with various plants and animals for 2 years. Now, it functions as an ecological research station. The scope is amazing. For instance, I walked through its rainforest, complete with waterfall and tall tree canopy and even saw its small ocean. So much technology is needed to support it - we have much to learn before space life is possible. The tour is self-guided by well-done videos through an app but there are three additional guided tours. Note: there are some parts that can only be accessed by stairs. OK, I got a little carried away with this review of the Triangle L Ranch. The Triangle L Ranch and Art Ranch seems to be a well-kept secret that I just didn't want people to miss. It and the surrounding area really struck a chord with us. Also, our hostess (and resident artist) went above and beyond for us, accommodating our changing reservations and our late arrival with an inventive sign to help point us to our cabins. We certainly hope we get to meet her sometime as we definitely hope to come back - if it isn't booked for years in advance once the word gets out.

I just stayed at Cherry Valley for a few days for the Tucson Marathon, and I can't recommend it…read morehighly enough. The desert hills in the area are incredibly beautiful, and since the ranch is 100 acres, it feels almost completely undeveloped while you're staying there. The house also has gorgeous views of the surrounding hills. The rooms are well-decorated, very clean, and have a personal feeling and charm that you can't get in a hotel or motel. I stayed in the Manzanita room and found everything very comfortable and spacious. Finally, the owner is very warm and friendly. She made me breakfast just how I wanted it, gave me aloe for my race-induced blisters, and was generally wonderful company for the relatively little time I spent out in the living room. She was also very welcoming when I arrived despite it being 1:45 in the morning due to a delayed flight and getting a little lost on the way. Note: The front gate has a pretty small sign that can be easy to miss at night, but it's right across from a prominent sign at the entrance to Oracle State Park.

As an owner of an Arizona B&B that is in the back-country I wanted to try out this location. I…read morehave a fondness for Oracle. Finally my wife and I had a chance to be guests of the Cherry Valley Ranch. The day was perfect as one of the frequent monsoons had passed by and left the temperature of the Ranch in the low daytime 80s and quite a bit cooler at night. We stayed in one of the Casitas' for a night and enjoyed the peaceful valley and cool night temperatures. The breakfast was a very delightful mix of Mexican dishes and fruit prepaired by a local chef. As for the accommodations I suggest that there are times when not having TV, WIFI and other amenities are just what a stress releasing weekend is all about. Loved the place

A Review of Stable 8: This was our home away from home for the weekend - a little family getaway to…read moretake a break from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. We were able to book with no issue, it seems pretty much everything was available since I don't think this is their busy season. In fact, the Oracle Patio Cafe in town mentioned they're usually closed until March. The grounds are beautiful! Nice grassy areas to roam, lots of sitting spots, light walking and hiking, gorgeous greenery! We rented Stable 8 which has its own little gated lawn with front patio seating to enjoy the mornings and evenings. This is a 3 bedroom with 1 bathroom, 1 small living room, and 1 kitchen with a small 4 person dining table. Two of the bedrooms have queen beds, the third has 2 twins - enough sleeping space for 6 people if they don't mind sharing. There's a tv in the living room and free WiFi. Each room as well as the living room has a heating/cooling unit which all seemed to work great - we only needed some heat at night. The beds were fully made with sheets, comforters, and plenty of pillows. There were some extra blankets in some of the closets. The bathroom had plenty of towels and travel soaps/shampoos. The kitchen has a full size fridge with freezer, ice trays ready with ice, an oven/stove, countertop toaster oven, and microwave. There were minimal pots and pans (none large, no baking sheets), some basic cooking utensils, but plenty of spoons, forks, knives. We brought some food to cook like eggs, bread for toast, butter, a frozen pasta for the oven, and then had the rest of our meals in town. The staff were EXTREMELY FRIENDLY and made us feel welcome, while still allowing us privacy and keeping the vibes chill. They do have a pool and spa available for use too. The only reason I'm not giving the full 5 stars is because our place smelled very strongly of cigarette smoke. So badly, we considered leaving because it gave my husband a headache. We went into town and bought a candle instead, and thanks to perfect weather, we were able to keep the door open throughout the day which helped. So, fyi to anyone sensitive to cigarette smoke, Stable 8 is not a "no smoking" room. Not sure about any of the other stables or rooms.

Got married here and had the best experience. Corrie, Laura and the team there did SO much to make…read moresure we had the best weekend ever with many friends and family staying on property. It rained on the wedding day but they went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and had a great time. I couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we will continue to return here as often as we can. It's hard to make 150 wedding guests happy but at El Rancho Robles everyone had a great time.

Today is a special Luxury day for my wife and two girlfriends…read more Massage , Facials, special yoga, other shared activities like drumming. Should be great. A shared luncheon at mid day. Should be terrific

If I had to describe our experience at Miraval in one word, it would be: Peaceful. Personally, I…read morehadn't felt this much peace in my life in such a short amount of time in YEARS. Miraval is definitely now one of my 'Happy Places'. Upon check-in the staff took care of everything, we were greeted, bags taken away to our room and our car taken away by the valet. The staff were all smiles. Dee Dee checked us in and offered us tour of the property with Steve since it was our first visit here. She also walked us over to the cafe to grab a smoothie to enjoy while on our tour. Steve picked us up, and showed us the whole property while explaining where everything was and small details about the property such as the MULTIPLE pools! We did several classes with lots of variation from Meditation to Vison Boards + health and wellness classes. We really enjoyed spending time with all of their experts learning things from them to improve our daily lives. All of them answered every question without hesitation. A true all-star line up I must say! Let's talk about the FOOD! Every meal/snack we ate here was VERY tasty! Our bodies felt amazing after just one or two meals. Mostly everything they serve is locally sourced and organic. We looked forward to finding out the Chef's special with every meal we sat down to. Diana and Alice were amazing to us, providing us such great service at every meal. We did the "Just cook for me" dinner session with two other couples. We were all strangers, but it was very enjoyable! We spent about 3hrs with our new friends, talking, laughing, enjoying great food and wine cooked up/Served by Zach and Hannah. We did spend some time at the Spa and both of us were very happy with the staff and services provided that we chose. Other visitors we had spoken with said they enjoyed the massages they got. I think we will add that to our list for next visit. The property and staff as a whole, just embody peace, serenity and calmness. My favorite thing about the property is that the pools are 24/7 - We laid on our backs in the saltwater pool at midnight, just looking up at the stars in the Arizona night sky. I didn't have a care in world, just living in the moment. We felt so disconnected here from the outside world (in a good way), and that was something I will always remember and enjoy. Nobody had their phones out (Our stayed in our room the whole time!) and as someone who has to be connected 24/7 usually, this was VERY refreshing. I took all of these photos with my sunglasses. My partner and I had no problem striking up conversations about everything we were experiencing and how we could apply it to our everyday lives. Thank You Miraval for the most amazing life changing experience and we look forward to our next visit!

I live close to the Double HH i visit as often as i can. I have also stayed at the Double HH for a…read morefew days. Bill and Colleen are very hospitable, funny and knowledgable about Horses and dogs. This is a dog friendly place if your dog is social able.

Great, welcoming, rustic campground with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains. We will be…read moreback.

I came into the office to sign up for a spot and there was an oversized black lab in the office…read morewith razor sharp claws that put a three inch gash in my leg. I bled all the way back to my RV and left. I've traveled all over the US and Canada and have never seen a dog that size allowed in any office. On the way out of the park, I saw a female walking around with a gun on her hip. Stay at your own risk !!

They are struggling with the restrictions. Service has deteriorated recently and we have gone…read more"off-property" for our dining out nights. We don't know what is going on, but they better get it fixed soon.

Came here for a wedding and the venue looks great! Beautiful mountain views and beautiful desert…read moreand grass landscaping. Recently renovated. Has a restaurant with tvs for watching sporting events. Ballroom is nice and big too

Roxanne was very kind on the phone and helpful with payment. However, the food delivered was…read moreaverage and not even close to a $1,200 event. She filled the water and coffee from the tap at our venue. I would expect filtered water for the price tag. We catered another event that night with a different company for half the price , triple the food and it was all handmade. We were fed which was the goal but we paid way too much.

Very professional! Delicious food! Excellent staff. Roxanne listened to my needs&made the…read morecelebration an amazing success! Bravo.. highly recommend !