Rancho Santa Cruz

Rancho Santa Cruz is a hidden gem in beautiful Southern Arizona! It holds a special place in my heart, because it was the location of our wedding reception back in 1994! So returning for my 35th high school reunion brought back lots of memories. The current owners have done a beautiful job of restoring the ranch to its glory days! You truly feel like you are in the old west. Josh was a wonderful host for the event! He was accommodating, friendly, very professional and cooked us a great breakfast! This is a wonderful place to relax, go shopping in Tubac, take walks by the river bed and to take a swim in the beautiful pool! Will definitely plan to visit again soon!

We have friends renting a room here for the winter. We went down to stay at this ranch with low expectations. Boy, we we wrong! Super cute ranch with friendly hosts, awesome accommodations, and all kinds of local wildlife. Great hiking trails right on ranch property. Artsy Tubac a quick drive or bike ride away.Josh and Cristina were the best B&B hosts I've ever met. Both funny and charming, they made us feel like part of the family. Their breakfasts were amazing! Ask Christina for her huevos rancheros. Soooo tasty!If you're in the area or looking for a fun place to stay, this is the place for you! Definitely would return.

To tell you the truth, I had my doubts at first... This place changed my original thoughts emediatly! The rooms are nice and have a cowboy feel about them that is comfy, inviting and clean. Whomever picked the artwork ... Bravo! For those of you that have kids... I walked through a 2 bedroom with kitchenette in-between that would be perfect. I opted for a nice room with king size bed, perfect considering my needs. A trip through the property found a nice cantina for a cool drink a nice size pool and an outdoor BBQ area where we enjoyed dinner. A field to table awesome price of beef that had been fed-out by my brother in law. Next morning breakfast bacon, eggs, potatoes and pancakes mmm mmm good. I'd have to say I'm pleasantly surprised, recommend and will be coming back! I'm thinking getting the whole place for a private party, wedding or anniversary celebration would be fun.FYI the place changed and looks GREAT!

Are you Looking for an adorable authentic working ranch to stay while in AZ? Book here NOW! Do not hesitate! I was Pleasantly surprised at the incredible hospitality offered by our hosts Josh and Christina. Being from out of state and staying a week with family can be intrusive, however staying a week here is lovely! Plenty of room for kids (or adults) to roam, hike, play horseshoes, swim (yes there is a gorgeously refreshing pool) and room to toss a ball or frisbee without fear of getting in trouble or irritating other guests. Horseback riding, the local Spa & Golf Resort are near and available upon request as well! Breakfast is cooked by the gracious hosts and they asked us upon arrival for any requests, food allergies or preferences. Let's just be clear....their culinary skills do not disappoint! My son loved the French toast and fresh o.j. the best! I could eat a pound of Josh's hash browns and my husband wanted to eat his weight in bacon! Delish! The rooms are equipped with a small fridge too for anything special you bring. There is a Cantina with sofas, tables and chairs for reading books and playing games. There are plenty of clean bathrooms on the property too so you're not always forced to go back to your room. Our family has rented out the entire facility twice and we will continue to do so for future family events. I look forward to coming back next year and will definitely make this my GO TO! Check out their Facebook page too! You can see the photos from our events and ask to use my aunts catering business! Thank you again Josh and Christina! Your kindness, eagerness to please, sense of humor, golf recommendations, hospitality and accommodations are nothing shy of 5 stars. Thanks for making us feel like family. You definitely have made your way into ours! Can't wait to see you soon!

Rancho Santa Cruz was a place we built memories for many years when my children were young. We were sadden for the many years it was closed but since it re-opened we have visited a few times and enjoyed many memories created. Tony and Josh have made our stay effortless and joyous. I highly recommend staying there or having a special event in which we have done and was a very pleasant turn out.

We had a great stay at Rancho Santa Cruz! The owners Josh and his brother Tony are two of the nicest people you'll ever meet. They were super nice and helpful, and went the extra mile to make sure we had fun, and a very comfortable stay. They gladly helped us out with an extra mattress, for our two small children, and made sure we were all happy and taken care of! Each of the rooms has been beautifully modernized, and the attention to detail in the restoration is impressive! It's clear they have put a lot of love and care into improving the property. We had a great and comfortable stay!Josh is quick to offer suggestions for things to do in the area, and share stories about the history of the ranch. Seems the ranch used to be a base to film old Hollywood western's in the surrounding hills with the likes of John Wayne etc. The ranch is set in a beautiful river valley filled with trees. We took a nice, short walk down to the Santa Cruz River through the woods. There's a nice pool and game room area that we spent hours enjoying! This place is beautiful, perfect to relax and unwind.If all that wasn't enough, in the morning Josh & team treated us all to a feast of delicious eggs, sausage potatoes, fruit, coffee and more! All prepared fresh and served with a smile! We had a great time!Overall, I can't recommend Rancho Santa Cruz enough. It's a beautiful, fun, relaxing, and memorable place to stay, with a rich history, and the owners are some of the kindest, most generous people you'll ever meet. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel at home. Thanks guys!