Madera Canyon home w/ spectacular mountain view

See all properties

Entire home

You'll find yourself eating breakfast, lunch and dinner here.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Madera Canyon, AZ

Madera Canyon
‪4 min drive‬
Tubac Golf Resort
‪46 min drive‬
Patagonia Lake State Park
‪88 min drive‬
Nogales, AZ (OLS-Nogales Intl.)
‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Fully Furnished 1 Bdr/2 Bath + loft in Madera Canyon surrounded by the Coronado National Forest. Fabulous porch with swing, glider and room to feed the whole family while watching hummingbirds at your feeder. One of a kind woodwork 'makes' this home. 1326 sf of indoor living space. Central AC/heat. Full kitchen. Property is walking distance to trailheads, picnic areas and favorite birdwatching spots. It all adds up to the best place for an extended stay in Madera Canyon.

If you are traveling with friends, please check out my property next door that sleeps 2. It's called Creekside Madera Canyon Cabin.

Please note: There is no TV reception (we do have a dvd player). Satellite Internet is provided (but may be slower than you are used to and is subject to weather outages). This is a remote property. Your cell phone will have limited connectivity in the canyon (Verizon works best, but we suggest you set up wifi calling on your phone). There is a landline in the cabin. While there are two gift stores in the canyon, the next closest businesses are 15 miles away. I recommend you get gas and stop at the grocery store before you drive into the canyon. Don't forget to buy a bag of sugar to make syrup to feed the hummingbirds!

Please note there is NO washing machine for guest use.

Property manager

Molly Elliott

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Not recommended for children under 10.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Small indoor pets only. Additional cleaning fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Follow Forest Service guidelines for fire danger. That may mean no open fires, outdoor BBQ or outdoor smoking in the canyon.

Watch kids and pets. Wildlife including bears, mountain lions, scorpions and venomous snakes may be found on property. Steep grades are fall hazards.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Patagonia

Located in Patagonia, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Air Force Facility Missile Site 8 and Titan Missile Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Historic Hacienda De La Canoa. Whipple Observatory Visitors Center and Titan Missile Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Madera Canyon, AZ

What's nearby

Mount Wrightson Wilderness - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Madera Canyon - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Titan Missile Museum - 42 min drive - 40.3 km
Tubac Golf Resort - 46 min drive - 27.0 km
Patagonia Lake State Park - 88 min drive - 108.9 km

Getting around

Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 51 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Madera Canyon home w/ spectacular mountain view pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Madera Canyon home w/ spectacular mountain view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Madera Canyon home w/ spectacular mountain view?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Madera Canyon home w/ spectacular mountain view located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mount Wrightson Wilderness and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Madera Canyon. Haven Golf Course and Quail Creek Dog Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

martin b.

3 Apr 2025

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

Another great stay

We have stayed at this property 5 or 6 times. It is simply a wonderful place for the birds that visit the feeders, for the view from the deck, and for the well-supplied pantry of spices.

Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

23 Mar 2025

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

Hummingbird Heaven

Another great stay. We had every type of weather - which we like. Wonderful birds and mammals. This is absolutely the best base camp for exploring Madera Canyon.

Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

4 Mar 2025

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

Madera Canyon peace

This is probably our 10th time vacationing at Hummingbird Hill. Can't imagine now coming back next year. What else is there to know?

Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

5 Oct 2024

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

Great Experience

The visual isolation of this property provided an excellent way to experience solitude, which was one of the things I was looking for. I also went there to photograph hummingbirds and other wildlife and it delivered in every way. I look forward to returning soon.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger Z.

22 Aug 2024

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

Unique mountain cabin with great views!

Always nice to be there. Good management and communication.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

2 June 2024

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

Quiet peaceful home

Relaxing getaway

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

S. D.

20 May 2024

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

Perfect, as always

This is our sixth or seventh year of staying at Hummingbird Hill for a week in late spring or early summer. The birds are always a treat (surely everyone mentions the trogons). It is isolated, quiet, relaxing. We'll be back again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot S.

13 May 2024

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

Birding and Hiking

We love the property and its location. We've been coming since 2019 and come back once or twice a year. Perfect for birding and hiking, as well as exploring other attractions in the area. The house is clean and well stocked with kitchen essentials.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

26 Apr 2024

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

Best place ever

This is a wonderful house in a wonderful location. We loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

14 Apr 2024

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

Another Wonderful Stay At Hummingbird Hill

We had another great stay up in Madera Canyon at HH. It's really nice to see all the new improvements since our last stay. The new paved road to the house is greatly appreciated. We had a wonderful time with the birds and other wildlife at the house. It's a truly unique place to stay and take in the beauty of Madera Canyon.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin b.

13 Apr 2024

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

Another wonderful stay

This is perhaps our fifth visit to this property, and, as always, our stay was wonderful. The bird feeders were always busy and the sunsets on the deck a perfect way to end the day. We are already reserved for next year.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

1 Mar 2024

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

Serenity

Whether you come to Madera Canyon for solitude and relaxation, or to challenge yourself with all the physical activities that abound here, Hummingbird Hill is the perfect place to stay Gather with friends for a hike, or birdwatch from the amazing deck There's a happy place for all here. This was our 7th month-long stay here, and we are already planning for next year It's a very special place.

Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot S., Lowell, USA

18 Sept 2023

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

Hummingbird Hill

We love being in Madera Canyon at Hummingbird Hill. It's a perfect place to watch the world go by, hike, bird, and launching out on day trips to catch that perfect picture of that one migrating bird not seen at home. Both houses on Molly's property are comfortable, well stocked and clean. There are of course frequent visitors: coatimundis, squirrels, and of course birds.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

9 June 2023

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

Lovely to return

It was so lovely to return to this very special, unique and peacefully place. Although never a dull moment with the vast range of birds that visited our balcony, which included humming birds and even a wild Turkey. Not to forget the coatimundi!!!!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

21 May 2023

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

Great peaceful place …nature all around

We’ll supplied.,very clean. Easy to deal with host And a setting beyond copare

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

S. D.

11 May 2023

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

Wonderful, as always

This is our fifth or sixth stay at the property. It is absolutely as advertised and absolutely wonderful -- a great place to stay for a week and unwind (or bird watch if you have to). Even more highly recommended than before.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen d., Enid ok

30 Apr 2023

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

5 star house!!

Weather was perfect in the canyon. 20 dergrees cooler than in town. Great views. Lots of hummers, jays, and woodpeckers. Had a great time .house was wonderful and equipt very well.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margot S., Lowell, USA

17 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful Hummingbird Hill

Another wonderful visit in Madera Canyon at Hummingbird Hill. The accommodations are well kept and well stocked. Our host, Molly, is easy to get in touch with if necessary. The house is situated within walking distance to hiking trails and birding spots. We always look forward to our stay and are coming back next year. We highly recommand staying here.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

martin b.

2 Apr 2023

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

Another great stay in Madera Canyon

This is our fourth stay at this wonderful house. The view from the deck is truely spectacular, the house is uniquely hand-crafted and has a kitchen with all the utensils you need to cook for yourselves. We had a guest who had a degree in ornithology and he was amazed at the number of birds he saw at the feeder. To top it off, the owner is a very good host. While she does not live nearby, her caretaker lives just down the hill a bit and is quick to help out if you need his assistance. We did not since everything was in great working order.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth U.

19 Mar 2023

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

A slice of birding heaven!

Hummingbird Hill is a charming home full of history and family warmth. Located above 5000 feet in Madera Canyon, a large wrap around deck provides a perfect location to watch the variety of birds found in this part of Arizona. Hiking trails are nearby in case you can bring yourself to leave the view!

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

31 Jan 2023

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

Ten days in January

We have stayed in Madera Canyon previously, but not at this property. It is beautiful and unique. Though cooler, and the days shorter than in the open valley, the wildlife, and proximity to trails makes it exceptional. The home has everything you need. Highly recommend.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

S. D.

12 June 2022

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

Always a delight

This was our fourth or fifth week at this property, and we keep coming back, partly for the birds, partly for the quiet, partly for the beautiful views from a beautiful cabin. It's always been more than advertised, a true gem.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA S., Marinette USA

1 Apr 2022

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

Intimate log cabin and unique woodworking

The most incredible experience at Mollys hand built log home. Molly has special family memories throughout the cabin. She was very attentive to communicating with us. Home built in the 1990’s in Madera Canyon. The mountains and wildlife are amazing. We experienced every type of weather. We will visit again. We appreciate Molly trusting us with her special home!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

martin b.

28 Mar 2022

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

Another great stay in Madera Canyon

This is our 3rd or 4th stay in this wonderful house. We are already booked for next year! As aways, the funishings are very comfortable, the view is indeed "spectacular" and the birds are very cooperative and appreciateve of nectar and seed. I really cannot say enough good things about the property, location, and manager.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John and Judy C.

13 Feb 2022

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

Ahhhhh....

The time we spend at Hummingbird Hill every year is the highlight of our winter. It's just a few steps away both gentle and very challenging hiking trails. Of course, the highlight is hanging out on the wraparound deck, enjoying the spectacular view, as well as the flocks of birds who flock to the feeders we keep well-stocked. Peaceful, relaxing, well-appointed, and well-supplied. Perfection. See you next year.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Molly Elliott

I spent summers in Tucson, Arizona with my grandparents as a little girl. They had a small cabin in Madera Canyon - one of only a handful of private homes - and my sister and I loved going there on the weekends and playing in the creek or hiking the trail to Mt. Wrightson. As an adult I have returned to visit my grandparents many times with my children to introduce them to the jewel that is Madera Canyon. The photo is of my grandfather blowing bubbles with my daughter off the edge of the porch.

Why they chose this property

In 1992 my grandparents built the current home which they nicknamed Hummingbird Hill. It sits at a high spot in the canyon which lends itself to beautiful mountain views, sunsets and hummingbird watching. It was their dream retirement home. I have recently inherited it and can't bear to part with it - not only because of the memories but also because of the unique building and location. My husband and I are not able to move to the canyon right now as we have jobs out of state, but hope it can become our dream retirement home as well.

What makes this property unique

The home itself was custom built by Richard Lansky. You won't believe the detailed woodworking. Take a careful look at the photo gallery. Richard still lives in the canyon and helps me with maintenance. The location is also amazing. Madera Canyon is a natural gem and it is minimally developed so you will have tons of opportunities to enjoy nature. The cabin is on private property but borders Coronado National Forest land on all sides. There are a handful of residents in the canyon and it is a popular weekend spot for people from Tucson so you will not be completely alone, but there's still plenty of space for solitude. I love some of the local businesses that rent out by the night, but this is truly the best place for an extended stay.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Madera Canyon home w/ spectacular mountain view

Photo gallery for Madera Canyon home w/ spectacular mountain view

Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Loft

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property