Title: Private RV Site with Personal Observatory Access Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Private RV Site with Personal Observatory Access ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66016900/66016832/f40f131d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66016900/66016832/52332c64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66016900/66016832/fba6d41a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66016900/66016832/95646492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66016900/66016832/9fdd1f9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Private RV Site with Personal Observatory Access provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Private RV Site with Personal Observatory Access Come and camp under the stars at our property, where you can use our observatory to marvel at the night skies. Bring your telescope and set it up in the observatory, conveniently located just steps away from our spacious RV site, which can accommodate campers of all sizes and comes equipped with both 30 and 50 AMP plug-ins, water and RV dump station. Please be aware that campers must be self-contained, as there are no bathrooms, laundry facilities, or picnic tables available. Additionally, we do not permit fires due to the dry conditions in southwestern New Mexico. If you're interested in staying with us, we have 1 full hook-up site currently available. 2 Night Minimum Stay Sleeps 2 Nightly $32 + tax Weekly $160 + tax Amenities: √ 30 / 50 AMP plug-ins √ Well water √ Septic tank sewer √ Wireless WiFI √ Satellite friendly √ Use of Observatory Hoses Needed: √ A 75 foot water hose recommended. √ A 30 foot sewer hose recommended. 🔭 Observatory for Guest Use: Attention astronomers! If you're looking for a prime location to set up your telescope and mount, look no further than our observatory located just a few steps away from the RV site. Our observatory is spacious enough to accommodate two telescopes, making it ideal for visual observation or astrophotography. Furthermore, the low light pollution in the area ensures that you'll have a crystal-clear view of the night sky. Valley Vista Getaway boasts some of the darkest Bortle 1 skies in the country, making it the perfect destination for stargazing enthusiasts. Our observatory is equipped with: √ 10' x 12' roll-off roof √ Sturdy concrete floor √ Electricity √ WiFi √ Monitor to plug into √ Wind guards to increase the height of the walls if necessary √ Corner shelf to hold your computer or eyepieces ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking is not allowed in the observatory. ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Electric car charging station - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66020000/66018900/66018867/43f78da4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Near Rodeo, NM and Portal, AZ Animas - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=66018867&PinnedHotelID=66018867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27700000/27692900/27692872/704573d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Estate for Family Reunion, Weddings, Business Retreat, and Vacations Rodeo - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 77 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=27692872&PinnedHotelID=27692872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118870000/118864500/118864442/c53a3eda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Four Bar Cottages: The Hacienda Portal - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave £122 includes taxes & fees 11 Oct - 12 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=118864442&PinnedHotelID=118864442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (1 Bedroom) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110310000/110302700/110302646/1e838e2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Stargazing Mecca Near Cave Creek Canyon San Simon - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-11&selected=110302646&PinnedHotelID=110302646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118870000/118864500/118864445/71655161.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Four Bar Cottages: The Apache Portales - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill £141 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=118864445&PinnedHotelID=118864445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 20 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Pets not allowed in the observatory. ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas Smoking is not allowed in the observatory. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Private RV Site w/ Observatory Access Private RV Site w/ Observatory Access Stargazing Private RV Site w/ Observatory Access Dark Skies Private RV Site w/ observatory access - dark skies Animas Private RV Site w/ observatory access - dark skies Campsite ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=31.918001,-108.98172&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:szyaEvndxS%40Q%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBQBQBQBQBQBQDOBQDQDODQDOFQDODOFQFOFOFOFOFMFOHOFMHOHMHMHMHMHMHMJMHMJKHMJKJKJKJIJKJKLKJILIJILIJILILGLILGLGLGLGLGNELELENGLENELCNELCNCLCNCNCNALANCN%3FNCN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%3FNBN%3FLBN%40N%40NBLBNBNBLDNBLBNDLDNFLDLDNDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHJHLHJHJJLJJJJHJJJJHJJLJJHLJLHLHLHLHLHLHLHNFLHNFNFLFPFLFNFNDPFNDNFPDNDPDNBPDPBPDNBPBPBPBPBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40R%3FP%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAR%3FPARAPAPAPAPCPAPCPCPCPCPCPENCPEPCPENEPENGNEPGNEPGNGNGLGPGLGNINGLINILILILILILILKLILKJKLIJKJKJKHKJMJKJKHMHKHMHMHKFMHMHMDMHMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDOFMBOBMDOBOBMBOBO%40O%40MBO%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCO%3FOCMAOAOCOCMCOCMCOEMCOGMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMGMGMIMIMGKIMIKIMIKIMKKKKKKIKKKKKKIMKKIMKMIMIMIMIMIMIMIOGMIOGOGMGOGOGOGOGQEOEQGOEOEQEOEQCQEOCQCQCQCQCQCQAQCQAQAQAQAQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FQAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HXt4YTfpRACvYettEKk_WspKER0=) Animas, NM #### What's nearby - Chiricahua Desert Museum - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles - Chiricahua Gallery - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles - Myrtle Kraft Library - 31 min drive - 19.8 miles - Geronimo Surrender Monument - 34 min drive - 27.1 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Sky Island Grill & Grocery - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Armbrewster - ‬7 min walk - ‪pj's - ‬4 min walk - ‪Lunch - ‬13 min drive - ‪Lunch - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private RV Site with Personal Observatory Access pet-friendly? > Yes, this campsite allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Private RV Site with Personal Observatory Access? > Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private RV Site with Personal Observatory Access? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private RV Site with Personal Observatory Access located? > Situated in the mountains, this campsite is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Chiricahua Desert Museum and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Chiricahua Gallery. Myrtle Kraft Library and Geronimo Surrender Monument are also within 25 miles (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question