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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Dragoon, AZ
  • Amerind Foundation Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Kartchner Caverns State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Tombstone Historic District
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Trundle Room

2 Single Beds

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Shared

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Twin

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Looking for a place beyond the ordinary in Arizona......

Join us at the DiPeso House nestled amongst the beautiful granite boulders of Texas Canyon in the Little Dragoon Mountains, 65 miles east of Tucson. The DiPeso House is located in a remote section of the Amerind Foundation campus, which sits on 1900 acres. At an elevation of 5000’ above sea level, our climate is pleasant year round.
The DiPeso House is 3,000 sq ft and was constructed in the late 1950s but has all the modern conveniences. It is the ideal setting for quiet getaways, family gatherings, retreats and more. This four bedroom, 3 bath house features a large living room with fireplace, a library, dining room, wonderful kitchen (stocked with dishes, cooking utensils, coffee maker, toaster, microwave and more), laundry room, family room, master bedroom with a king size bed and private bath, bedroom with 2 twin beds sharing a bath with a bedroom with a queen size bed. On the other side of the house is yet another bedroom with two twin beds and private bath. All bedrooms come complete with all the linens and bathrooms with towels and accessories. Enjoy the outdoor spaces with chairs on the porch while watching the local wildlife and taking in the magnificent views that surround you.
Upon your arrival you will be greeted with a gift basket that includes some local favorites, items from our gift shop, an Amerind Museum family membership and passes for your guests. These passes and membership will allow you to visit our extraordinary museum, art gallery, and bird pond.
Knowing that all you have to bring is yourself, your luggage and dining needs sets the stage for an exciting and relaxing get-a-way. Remember this is a remote area and the closest shopping will be in Benson (15 miles west) where there is a Safeway and a Wal-Mart or Willcox (23 miles east) where there is a Safeway.
The year-round pleasant climate of our location in the Little Dragoon Mountains is conducive to enjoying the out-of-doors in any season. Easily accessible just one mile off of I-10 at exit 318, our magnificent granite rock formations and views of surrounding mountain ranges offer a peaceful backdrop to your visit. Amerind lies in the heart of the “Sky Island” region, one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America and home to a rich heritage of human cultures stretching back over 13,000 years. From Amerind you and your party can drive one hour or less in any direction to enjoy the stunning rock formations and mountain scenery of Chiricahua National Monument or Cochise Stronghold; the vineyards and tasting rooms of Arizona’s wine country; the history of the wild west at Tombstone or Fort Bowie National Monument; or the world-famous living limestone caves of Kartchner Caverns.
The Amerind Museum was founded in 1937 by William Shirley Fulton. We are a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) anthropological and archaeological museum and research center dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Native American cultures and their history. The Amerind houses one of the finest private collections of Native American art and cultural objects in the county.

Property manager

Angie Adams
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dragoon

Located in Dragoon, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. San Pedro Valley Arts and Historical Museum and Gallery of Dreams are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Vega–Bray Observatory and Singing Wind Bookshop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dragoon, AZ

What's nearby

  • Amerind Foundation Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kartchner Caverns State Park - 29 min drive - 43.8 km
  • Tombstone Historic District - 52 min drive - 62.9 km
  • O.K. Corral - 53 min drive - 63.5 km
  • Old Tombstone Western Town - 53 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Benson Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Triangle T Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rock Saloon & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Looking for a place beyond the ordinary in Arizona...... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Looking for a place beyond the ordinary in Arizona......?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Looking for a place beyond the ordinary in Arizona......?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Looking for a place beyond the ordinary in Arizona...... located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Amerind Foundation Museum and within 20 miles (32 km) of San Pedro Valley Arts and Historical Museum and Vega–Bray Observatory. Benson Hospital and San Pedro Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

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

AZ beauty

This is a spacious and comfortable in the midst of the Amerind property in unique Texas Canyon. We enjoyed the isolation and the incredible beauty all around us as well as the comfort of the house and great places to explore including the Amerind Museum.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Hiker’s paradise

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Amerind. Beautiful location tucked in amongst the boulders.We loved the history of the area as well as the museum and art gallery. The house is located within an hour of the Chiricahua National Monument and Cochise stronghold.The house was built in the 50’s so understandably a bit worn relative to flooring and baths but has been well taken care of and is obviously loved.Angie was an incredible host and easy to communicate with. She is passionate about Amerind and the local area and it definitely showed. The gift basket she left for us went above and beyond and was a nice touch. We would not hesitate in booking the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renée B.

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Amazing location

Angie was an amazing host, the property was so spacious, remote and relaxing. A must to experience the true western lifestyle.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna F L.

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Long/Reinert Holiday

The house was perfect for our large group. Clean, well stocked, with lots of space! My favorite thing was all the large windows for enjoying the rocks and the animal life!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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Review

Angie is a wonderful host. House was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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Fantastic Property

We were visiting the area for my father-in-laws 80th birthday and this property was large enough for our family of 7 to comfortably stay in! The house had everything we needed and beds were comfy. On our final morning, we had a herd of deer visit the pond in the backyard! Unfortunately timing didn’t work out for us to visit the museum during our stay. The only feedback I have is about the queen room. The bed in the that room faces east so you get the sun through the window that only has sheer curtains.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Long Weekend

Spent a long weekend enjoying the quiet, landscape, night skies, and wildlife. Also stopped in next door at the Triangle Ranch for a trail ride on horses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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Magical place

Loved staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

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Great loved it in middle of chochise county

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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Unique and Wonderful

This is really an exceptional accommodation - a nature preserve combined with an excellent art gallery and cultural museum. House is large, comfortable, and very private. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin M.

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Wonderful Experience

The property and surroundings are beautiful. The house was well provisioned and maintained. Add to this great communication from our hosts, and it equaled a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari D.

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Beautiful surroundings

Kitchen was wonderfully stocked with more than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

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This is a unique, quietly beautiful place!

This is a relaxing, clean, roomy place with excellent Christmas decorations. It is cozy and has an additional wood-burning fireplace. All appliances are in good working order and furniture and beds are quite comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas n.

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Amerind property

Great location, interesting museum, great hiking on the grounds and in the area.nice gift box with maps books and things to do in the area.everything was as expected.a herd of mule deer joined us for breakfast the morning we left.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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A Magical Place

Our stay at the DiPeso house was a magical experience. Remotely nestled within the Amerind Foundation property, we hiked among the boulders of Texas Canyon and relaxed by the lovely property pond. Our group of four all had their own bed and bath and the kitchen was huge and well-equipped for all the communal cooking we did. As a mid-century house, it was very clean but still funky enough to retain it's historic charm. The gift box was a lovely extra too. We loved our stay and plan to come back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus Leonel D.

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Dragoon Review

The Di Peso House, Dragoon, AZ, was a perfect location for us which comprised four couples. We enjoyed the house, the quiet environment, and the walks around the property. The house was well equipped for cooking, dining, and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S., Morton, USA

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Top property, location and hospitality

Really enjoyed the classy taste of the southwest in the property, home and the isolated location. A terrific museum is also on the property but about 1/2 mile away (on a private drive) from your home. The hosts were wonderful ... available if needed but your privacy is complete unless you chose to contact them. Great welcoming gift too... couldn't have been happier on all fronts.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen R.

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Amazing get away

We were a girl trip of 5 that were totally captivated by the beauty of the location and the comfort of our home. There was room for each of us to have a private space but large enough for us to gather together. We ate all our meals at the house which was easy to do in the spacious well equipped kitchen. Most impressive were the outside patios. No matter what time of day, there was a spot to sit with shade. We appreciated Angie being sure we’ got settled in comfortably. It was truly our favorite get away .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela&Alan S.

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A hidden Southwest treasure

We enjoyed such a memorable, three-generation family gathering at the Fran and Charles Di Peso house on the campus of the Amerind Foundation. The architectural design of this spacious home in its magical Dragoon mountain desert setting cannot be surpassed. The place offers both modern updates and restored mid-century furnishings, a well-equipped kitchen, and plenty of space for relaxing and entertaining. Our host, Angie Adams, made sure we had everything we needed, including passes to the museum and art gallery and a generous welcoming gift box. There are numerous well-designed trails and astonishing rock vistas to enjoy right outside the door, not to mention the excursions to Cochise Stronghold or Chiricahua National Monument -- entirely different settings -- within an easy drive. We deeply appreciate that these architectural and natural treasures have been lovingly preserved, and placed in their historical and anthropological context.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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A hidden gem

This place is comfortable, well-equipped, and set in a stunning and peaceful landscape. There are various seating locations outdoors, all looking out over different aspects of the granite-rock formations on the Amerind property. You have absolute privacy, as there are no other buildings in sight, and yet it is only a short walk to the Amerind museum, guest shop, and various trailheads. There is a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, which we very much enjoyed; wood is provided. The kitchen is very well stocked--quality pots, pans, knives, silverware, cooking implements, etc. (One word of warning--there doesn't seem to be ice or ice trays, so if you want ice, bring it.) Beds were very comfortable, and rooms are as advertised (one thought if you are bringing small children is that there are NUMEROUS doors leading to the outside, few with deadbolts (just locks on the knobs)--something to consider if you have a curious toddler. There is also a pool with water in the back.) You are within striking distance of Kartchner Caverns, Whitewater Draw (sandhill crane migrations), and Cochise Stronghold. Be sure to visit Mi Casa in Benson for lunch or dinner. Really can't say enough about this place--we emerged from our long weekend rested and relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

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Amazing house , unbelievable setting.

This past two weeks staying on the Amerind Museum Campus in the beautiful , beyond comfortable , well appointed Depeso House has almost left me speechless. The geology and geography combined with the desert flora and fauna is definately a sensory overload. This spacious home (it’s huge) with endless amenities like a well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, living room, family room with smart tv and incredible view of rocks and your very own bird pond , great hiking plus a museum to visit and see wonderful interesting objects and exhibits to stimulate the brain….well I could go on and on. This location is a great base footprint day trips in this southeast corner of Az. Or just stay on the property and reset and relax. We did a lot of both. I urge you if you come here bring an20 pound bag of bird seed. Feeding the birds every day out by the pond was the best no money fun. What the birds didn’t eat during the day the Havalinas came to clean up at dusk. Best of all about this experience was the superb and prompt response time and communication with Angie the property manager. She is so sweet and nice and interesting person. I truly felt like I have made a new friend. This experience encompassed so many elements and don’t feel like I really covered everything . If you truly want a unique desert experience this would be a great way to get started. The Wal Mart in Benson was a great place to shop they have a great selection of everything plus that great bag of economy bird seed…about 8.00 for 20 lbs. we hope to return here sooner than later.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H.

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Former college friends reunion

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this spacious house. The rock formations are stunning and beautiful. The house was clean and the amenities were convenient. The price was reasonable. We enjoyed walking to the Amarind Museum - what a treasure!-and also walking to the Bird Pond. Our host was responsive to our inquiries and needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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Unique and charming accommodations

Hostess was extremely pleasant and responsive, The house is a delight--well-equipped kitchen, spacious sleeping rooms, dining area, living room, TV room/lounge area. The nearby museum is worth a visit. The Texas Canyon geology is spectacular. Nice Koi Point near the house. Hiking to the Bird Pond and around the property is very nice. Property is close to Chiricahua National Monument and Cochise Stronghold. One of our group is a great chef which made meals interesting and unique. This is truly a unique getaway for a relaxing non-urban retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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An Exceptional Location

This house is located by itself on the Amerind Museum campus and is beautifully situated in the spectacular balanced boulder formations of quartz monzonite. These jumbled granite boulders create a stunning landscape and provide quiet and isolation. In addition to a hiking trail to a nearby "bird pond" the house has its own small pond nestled into the rocks behind the house. When we were there hundreds of birds, a rabbit, a bobcat, and several ground squirrels all visited the pond in the morning or evening. The house itself is as advertised, with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. A great place for nature lovers or anyone who wants to get away for a few days.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lionel D.

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Four couples enjoy the Amerind Dragoon house

The Amerind Di Peso house near Dragoon, AZ was a perfect getaway for eight of us. The house was clean and well-stocked, and the views were spectacular. It was a good, central location for day tours to the Dragoon Mountains, the San Pedro House, and local wineries. All eight of us agreed that we wanted to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

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Hosted by Angie Adams

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