More "Custom" than Custom ... 10 Acres; A Treasure for Birders Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

16 Dec 2024

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Brilliant Host

We had a wonderful stay. The house is artistic and beautiful and the host is very kind and made our stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

4 Apr 2025

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Birding from the patio

We chose this VRBO to be near birding sites. And as soon as we arrived we were greeted not only by a variety of birds but also by Nellie, its lovely host/owner who gave us an orientation to the property and information about places nearby of interest. We loved enjoying our morning coffee with the birds from the covered, beautiful patio. Everything we needed was there and we loved our stay.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

25 Feb 2025

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Artist's Paradise

My girlfriends and I had a wonderful time at Nellie's beautiful property. We all appreciated the gorgeous setting for birdwatching, taking walks and talking outside on the deck. We enjoyed the proximity of the Tubac Art Festival while still feeling like we were way out there in nature.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

17 Apr 2025

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Extremely interesting, unique house

House is wonderful: beautiful mesquite woodwork, comfortable spaces, excellent kitchen, great outdoor space, lots of birds, full of art. Our favorite: sitting on the patio in the evening. Worked great for a couple and two friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Tracy W.

10 Mar 2025

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Birding in March

The house is absolutely beautiful. Nellie is delightful. We saw wonderful birds right at the house as well as at nearby locales. Thank you Nellie!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace S.

6 Apr 2025

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Desert Oasis

We had a wonderful week-long stay with friends. The home is comfortable, quiet, very nicely decorated with unusual pieces. For bird lovers, there are feeders and a water source, and planters with flowers that attract hummers. It is located a couple of short miles from Tubac and an easy 40minute drive from the Tucson airport.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett K., Hanover

4 Apr 2023

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Great place to stay.

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

22 Mar 2024

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Wonderful Get-Away!

Fabulous, quiet location with stunning vistas and peaceful surroundings. Beds are new and very comfortable with high quality linens. Kitchen has everything you need. Nellie, the host, was very friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

forrest g.

17 Oct 2024

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Birding Paradise

This property worked well for our group, a couple and two singles: three bedrooms and three bathrooms. We spent a lot of time on the expansive patio area. There was a wide variety of birds visiting during our stay. The kitchen was well equiped, the living space was generous, and the beds were comfortable. Very convenient to Tubac village and the freeway. Would stay again.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine N.

30 Apr 2024

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Perfect Spot for Birders

My husband and his two birding buddies stayed at Nellie’s for their south AZ birdapalooza. It was a perfect spot; they were wowed by the beautiful Mexican art throughout, the ideal outdoor space, and spacious layout. Nellie went above and beyond as host - leading up to and throughout their four night stay. Thanks for sharing your beautiful property, Nellie!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

8 Jun 2023

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Desert Oasis

Nellie has created a beautiful, peaceful oasis in the desert. We enjoyed our quiet retreat very much The house is large and well suited for the privacy that we three adult friends wanted. Fully appointed kitchen, unique, original art, friendly welcome by our host. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

22 May 2024

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Stunning desert stay

Nellie’s home is fabulous. We selected the home wanting to be fairly remote yet close to town. This property did not disappoint. It offers beautiful vistas of all the different mountain ranges. The sunrises were stunning. It’s also a birders paradise. There was no need to leave the property. It offers all the necessary amenities. We’ll be back. Thanks Nellie.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen and James B., Live in Northern New Mexico

5 May 2023

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Oasis in the desert

Spacious home with beautiful outside patio/garden area, including a fountain and grill area. Lots of wildlife viewing possible, peaceful and quiet inside and out. Large hacienda styled home with beautiful artwork. Good bedroom separation and lots of tables/areas to gather at. Good Wifi and cell phone connections. Close to Tubac but a very private setting. Little to none highway noise. Nellie was a gracious and attentive host.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

cynthia h.

22 Apr 2023

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Peaceful Retreat

This is just the best place to recharge. The property and house are amazing and it was so peaceful and beautiful. We had a much deserved weekend getaway and this was the best environment to relax and re-energize ourselves. We went for walks around the neighborhood and thoroughly enjoyed nature, ate dinner on the patio listening to nothing but quiet, birds, the breeze and our delightful conversation. There was a little market across the freeway, a few restaurants and a plaza with lots of art, galleries and quaint shops to stroll through in the afternoon. Overall I would highly recommend this place it has an abundance of everything required for a wonderful getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., Tucson, Arizona

21 Apr 2023

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A glorious get away

This property is exquisite. The interior kitchen is modeled with MESQUITE. The kitchen is fully stocked to make any type of meal. The layout is excellent especially if two families are coming to visit. The hostess Nellie Bracker is very gracious, and very prompt to correct anything necessary. The land around the home is gorgeous with many flowering plants that attack attract hummingbirds. We left the property feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al F.

18 Mar 2024

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Spacious living, relaxing patio, beautiful skies, loads of birds

This was our 2nd stay. The house is spacious and comfortable. And on 10 desert acres, it was quiet - except for the welcome birdsong: over 40 species heard or seen from the patio (or a short walk from the patio). Spectacular sunsets and sunrises. Although quiet and giving a feeling of remoteness, it is only about a 5 minute drive to the freeway, another minute to Tubac. Nellie was very conscientious and prompt in replying to questions and any (minor) issues we had.

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria H.

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

30 Apr 2022

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Perfect setting

This is a beautiful home with all amenities. It went beyond our expectations. Not only was the home comfortable, it was interesting. Lots of decor, color, paintings, artifacts, etc… however, our most enjoyable feature was the patio. We enjoyed the water feature, the flowers, the birds , and the mountain scenery . Unfortunately, we misplaced house keys. The host was very forgiving. We will be more cautious in the future. As we get older, memories aren’t so good . It was one of the most enjoyable trips we have taken.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Russ G., Tipp City, OH

28 Feb 2022

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Foothills

This is an older property with some deferred maintenance in a great location.

Stayed 44 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

8 Jan 2022

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Desert getaway

The home was secluded and peaceful. We loved the desert views especially from the patio. Thank you for a great stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn C.

2 Jan 2022

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Perfect vacation rental

I like to stay at vacation rentals that are a destination in themselves and this filled the bill. From the totally private location, to the lovely outdoor sitting area, to the amazingly well equipped and attractive high quality kitchen, comfortable living spaces and bedrooms, this house has it all. Beyond the house, we enjoyed great hiking and bird watching, as well as the town itself with interesting history and abundant shopping. But on top of all that, there is the owner/manager Nellie who was constantly available to us to answer our unending barrage of questions and to supply us with our every need, for which we are so very grateful. I most highly recommend this property for couples, family, or friends visiting the interesting and enjoyable area of Tubac.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Carol C.

19 Dec 2021

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Amazing stargazing

What a beautiful home in a stunning location! The nearby town of Tubac is cute if not a bit expensive and touristy with few restaurants so the fact that Nellie’s kitchen is so well appointed with an amazing BBQ set up on the peaceful patio really is a big plus. The yard is absolutely beautiful with 360 views of mountains affording incredible sunrises and sunsets and the sound of the tinkling fountain in the background. Some more comfortable patio furniture and maybe a lounge chair or two would be a fantastic addition. The bedrooms are all en suite which is really nice and private and each has its own outdoor space as well. The best room in the house is the upstairs room with incredible picture windows and two terraces to sit out on where we watched the Geminid Meteor shower and saw TONS of meteors! The shower upstairs also has an amazing picture window which is fun and the bathroom itself is lined in the most incredible ammonite tiles with a giant stone sink that is just so artistic and beautiful. The downstairs bedroom is clearly the owners son’s room jammed with board games and model cars and would be so nice if it were decorated as nicely as the rest of the beautiful home but it didn’t ruin our stay. All in all we had a terrific peaceful time and would most definitely stay here again. It is especially nice that dogs are allowed so our blind Loretta really enjoyed sniffing around the property! Thank you Nellie for sharing your corner of paradise!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H., Scottsdale Az

13 Dec 2021

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Beautiful, spacious and off beaten path

We met our parents at Nellie’s place for an early Holiday celebration. The backyard is absolutely amazing. Beautiful landscaping and potted flowers with a lovely fountain. Inside is spacious as well- perfect for 4 adults and 2 dogs. The backyard is fenced but there is an area that a jumper like mine could get out of just an fyi. Fortunately we just kept them on their leashes and the area is great for a nice walk down the dirt road in the desert. Nellie was very responsive and easy to get a hold of should we need an answer to a question. I would recommend this place if you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle and be with nature. Lindsey H.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna B., San Diego

29 Nov 2021

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Private, beautiful and serene

Nellie’s property was wonderful for our Thanksgiving holiday. We ate at her large dining room table overlooking a Sonoran desert view. The house was decorated beautifully with interesting heirloom art pieces and it was a topic of conversation throughout our stay. Kitchen was well stocked, there was plenty of linens and blankets and the well water was perfect to drink. She was very involved and made sure we knew all the details of the home. She was easy to get a hold of and was able to give lots of suggestions for the surrounding areas. We would love to visit again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicky V.

27 Sept 2021

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Fun in the high desert at Tubac home

We four friends have been taking short trips together for 25 years and our recent visit to Nellie’s Tubac home was our most fun. Her property has breathtaking views of the mountains and the high desert foliage. The house is an architectural marvel and is decorated with fascinating contemporary art pieces, as well as Mexican paintings and ceramics. We loved sharing a bottle of wine on the patio while we watched the sunset. The Tubac art shops are a short distance away and we spent many hours in these, taking time out to dine in some of Tubac’s great restaurants - - Elvira being the best. We had a short 4 day stay, but it was one that we will remember forever.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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