Meet Sami
Family Hobbies
Running, Camping, Hiking, Reading, Science
Hosting guests since
2019
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Just a mile off of I-10, and a great base to explore the Sky Island Region (southeast Arizona), this quiet room has views of an old west movie set! The house is 10 minutes from restaurants and stores in Benson, and 40 minutes from the many restaurants and attractions in Tucson. I have two dogs and two cats, so well-behaved pets are welcome. You can even say hi to Wrangler, Levi, and Calvin, my horse, burro, and mule!
Away from the city lights, so the stars are amazing!
The space:
You should be ok with animals. Your well-behaved pet is welcome with approval. I also have a "variety pack" of equines, which you are welcome to look at and talk to, but please don't touch or feed them. The kitchen is fully stocked and there is space in the refrigerator and freezer for any food you might bring. There is medium-roast coffee, half and half, and a small coffee maker. You are also welcome to hang out in the living room. There is a lovely front porch with views of the mountains to sit on and have your morning coffee. If you are traveling with a dog, I have a small yard that you can let them out in while you are at the house. The space is also safe for off-leash if your dog is well-trained.
You'll be in a semi-rural area, so it's calm and quiet. You can see eight mountain ranges, and over 30 miles away.
It's about half a mile from the railroad, so you can hear the trains, though they aren't bothersome to most.
I've hiked and backpacked all over the Sky Islands, and am happy to help you plan your trip.
About me:
I'm a friendly person who enjoys talking with new people, but also needs her alone time. I love animals, nature, and chocolate. I work as a field biologist for Pima County (in Tucson), so I often get to hike and explore for work!
Guest access:
I'm a bit over a mile on a paved road off the interstate, then ~1/4 mi on good dirt road to the house. Lots of space for parking on gravel/dirt area. I also have space to park a trailer or uhaul.
Other things to note:
I'm vaccinated for covid. Since we'll be sharing some spaces, I ask that you are, too.
if you'd like to stay for 2 weeks or more, but a few of the dates are blocked, message me. I may be out of town, but able to accommodate longer stays.
While I am within commuting distance of Tucson, it is still a 40 min drive to downtown, so if you really want to be in town, you may want to look elsewhere.
There is a Dollar General for quick errands a mile away, and a full grocery store and other shops 10 min down the freeway.
My Pets
2 Dogs, 2 Cats, 3 Horses
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
I'm in a quiet rural area, but close enough to commute to Tucson. The properties near me are all 4+ acres. The mountains block the city light, so the stars are incredible at night. Most sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous. Despite the rural location, I have great wifi. The last 0.25 mi is on a small but good dirt road.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Horse Stables
- Restaurant
- Train station
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
- Check-in is generally 5-10pm, but I have some flexibility, especially on the weekends, so just contact me if you'd like to arrive outside of that window.
- Contact me first if you'd like to bring any children.
- Do not touch or feed the horse, mule, or donkey.
- The best way to make friends with my dogs is to ignore them until they seek to interact with you.
- Clean up after yourself, including in the kitchen.
- The property includes horse facilities. Three equines are in their corral, or may be tied to a trailer or being worked with in an open arena. Don't touch them or enter the facilities without permission and supervision. If they are tied up, stay at least 6' away. They aren't aggressive, just large!
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.