Phoenix has a warm and dry climate that draws in hundreds of thousands of sun-lovers every year who are attempting to escape the cold weather during winter months. The city has an abundance of historic, arts, and cultural attractions. It is also famous for its outstanding selection of fun things to do in the outdoors. Since it’s a desert region, wouldn’t it be good if you seek a different experience by opting for farm stays instead of the normal hotels, resorts, or vacation rentals? If this sounds like a good idea for you, scroll down to see our list of the best ranches in Phoenix, Arizona, where you are guaranteed to find the authentic farm-stay experience.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.
1. A private room located on a unique animal farm (from USD 102)
This is a private room with a private entrance located on the first floor of the main house. It offers a king-sized bed, a private full bath, a seating area, a dining area, a small well-equipped kitchen, and ample storage. The rental is nestled in a relatively quiet equestrian area, so you can expect to hear lots of neighs from the horses, bleating from the sheep, and other exciting sounds of nature that will nicely complement your farm stay.
Top guest reviews
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space is very clean and stylish would definitely stay here againRead more reviewsHost:
she is an amazing host and such a delightful personsuch a great airbnb and a really helpful host thank you so much mali
2. A quiet ranch surrounded by Superstition Mountains (from USD 59)
The presence of horses, lots of local trails, a private pool, an outdoor fireplace, and a cabana all make a good case for considering this accommodation in Phoenix. The location is a quiet ranch surrounded by the famous Superstition Mountains, and it boasts the kind of peace and serenity you would wish to find in a typical farm stay. The lavish bedrooms feature a king-sized bed and a private bath.
3. A private room with real western living (from USD 149)
Local trails to hike, horses to pet and ride, and parks to explore are some of the things that make this accommodation ideal for your holiday on a farm. Guests have a total of four rooms to choose from, each featuring a king-sized bed, a mini-refrigerator, Dish TV, and wifi. The living room, the swimming pool, and the kitchen are shared among the guests. Guests will also have the pleasure of riding the horses on the farm at a small fee per hour.
Top guest reviews
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we enjoyed having breakfast on the patio and getting to see the ranchwild wild wild life lol animals huge pool with fountain and lots of funthe living room and kitchen area are very roomy and comfortableCleanliness:
our bedroom and bath were sparkling cleanHost:
excellent host while respecting your privacyeasy to communicate with hostmichele was very responsive to my questionsmichele and treasure were excellent and thoughtful hostsmichele and treasure are great hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is safewonderful location so much to do nearbyamazing location love the ranch style livingclose to great parks restaurants and wonderful landscapemichele and treasure were excellent hosts very responsive and thoughtful and the location was great
4. A private room in a historic adobe farmhouse (from USD 87)
The private room is in a historic farmhouse that was constructed way back in 1934. The farmhouse has an incredible history touching on a Supreme Court judge and a bunch of hippies and artists who once used it as a secret hideout for their activities in the region. The room is super spacious and features a lavish king bed, a spacious seating area, and a private bath. There is a gorgeous backyard for you to enjoy the beautiful Arizona outdoors complete with views of South Mountain. You will also love the fact that the location of this house is just 20-minute away from several attractions and other facilities such as biking trails, hiking trails, the airport, and downtown Phoenix.
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the room was nicely decorated had a comfy bed and great seating area with awesome oversized chairsonce again our stay here was great - the room is spacious and inviting and the patio is relaxinga very cute private room that is on the south side of phoenix i would highly recommend staying herewe visited the farm stand and loved how spacious the room bathroom and closet werei loved the room i was inCleanliness:
great stay clean and comfortablevery clean quiet and comfortable place to stay while in phoenixit is quiet and the room is extremely clean and invitingthe room itself is very clean and cutethe space was relaxing clean and quietHost:
the host was absolutely wonderfulmike and janna were the nicest hosts i have metgreat host very friendly and responsivean amazing host and an amazing placejanna was very helpful and exceptionally communicativeRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful location if you want to be away from the hustle of the citylocation is nice to be close to the city while being able to get awaygreat place to stay for visiting phoenix close to everything and secluded enough to be extra charminggreat location and value such nice peoplejanna's place is unique quiet and beautiful
5. A gorgeous cottage on a serene farm (from USD 123)
With this cottage, you won’t have to leave the city behind in search of rural serenity. It is nestled on a 2-ac (0.8 ha) farm tucked between the sprawling metropolises of Phoenix and Arrandale Farm. Think of it as a unique urban farm that will grant you both of the rural and urban experiences during your stay. Some of the amenities you will find in this cottage include a luxury queen bed, a full bathroom with an outdoor shower, a seating area, and ample storage for your belongings. The farm upon which the cottage is located is predominantly an egg farm, but you will also get to see plenty of other farm animals here including goats, sheep, ostriches, hens, and pigs. There are also beautiful groves with orange trees where you can pick a fruit or two if you happen to visit during the months of November and December.
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the hosts were very nice and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and relaxingi stayed here with my teen daughter and chad was a perfect hostits a great place to stay and and with a great host toochad is an awesome host giving a tour of the urban farm upon arrival
6. Newly renovated Desert Hills casita
Here is another endearing southwestern casita located in Desert Hills where you are guaranteed to find a more than satisfying farm-stay experience. The accommodation features a spacious room with a comfy king-sized bed, a private bath, and a reading table. While here, you will get to experience how it’s like to be neighbors with horses. In case you want to explore around, there are plenty of attractions and experiences within easy reach. This rental doesn’t have its own kitchen, but you can still enjoy the incredible experience here as this area is just a few minutes away from great dining options.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
22.85 km (14.2 mi) from Moon Valley ParkTop guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the space was perfect for tiny living and the decor makes the room super homeyit is a modern little room with a nice bathroomCleanliness:
nicely decorated and spotlessly cleanit was a clean cute room with all the basics we neededfunctional very clean great owners but not really "comfortable"Host:
sierra was very helpful and kindwe really loved being able to interact with the horses which were so friendly and lovingRead more reviewsLocation:
gorgeous location surrounded by mountains and horsesthe location is really neat and you get to see lots of horsesas advertised - great location great value friendly host horses were cool
7. Gorgeous guesthouse with a big swimming pool
Plan to spend your nights in this spacious and gorgeous guesthouse with access to a large swimming pool and more than 10000 ac (4046 ha) of the park for you to explore. Since the guesthouse is located on the top floor of the main house, it guarantees the utmost privacy for those on board. Inside the guesthouse, there is a spacious living room with comfy furnishing, a fully equipped kitchen, and a lavish bedroom with a private bath. Even though it is situated in a very quiet neighborhood with a low-density population, the guesthouse is close to plenty of hiking opportunities that will give you a good introduction to the desert landscapes.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
9.33 km (5.8 mi) from Moon Valley ParkAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
super friendly owner who greeted us with a welcome basket full of goodies and winethe stay was great bj is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
a great place in a nice rural setting yet close to tons of shopping and restaurantsgreat place to stay it’s in a great location and great hospitality
Enjoy the beauty of the Phoenix ranches
While hotels and vacation rentals are good, ranches and farm stays are simply the best. If you want to experience a vacation that is completely different from your usual trips, check out our list of the best ranches in Phoenix, Arizona.
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