Very nice

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

This property is beautiful from the entry and the gardens to the wonderful designer interior It’s a very unique styles home in a truly peaceful environment. Total tranquility and fully equipped Beds are super comfortable and nothing has not been though of. Two thumbs way up. Great for family or couples getaway

-- there was not a power outage - but how great that there was. MM

This property is approximately 1/2 mile off the main highway on a gravel roadway. It appeals like an oasis in the middle of the desert. Offering a beautiful quiet patio with amazing sunrise/sunsets. Including a wooden bridge, peaceful water fountain and amazing plants. An over sized iron gate and reinforced fencing protect from the wild Javelina (which look like pigs/hogs but are NOT). It was so neat to see them stroll past into the small dry creek bed under the bridge as we enjoy the outdoor tranquility each evening after grilling out. If you are quiet enough at that time you will enjoy the strange clicking noises they make, as well as, wild jack rabbits on the green lawn and interesting song birds near the fountain. The house is neatly decorated with an amazing hand painted mural up the stairwell lighted by the natural skylights. Tubac is a clean artsy community - neat to experience! Something really different coming from the mid-west. The home owner is very attentive and accommodating!

We wanted a quiet and relaxing, do-nothing kind of vacation. Nellie's home's gorgeous and very peaceful. We stayed in the whole week hanging out enjoying nature. The birds and cutest wild bunnies visited us often. We enjoyed the desert walks with our two little dogs. It felt like the time had stopped. It was a lovely vacation. Thank you, Nellie, for sharing your home with us.

The Hacienda was our initial impression as we arrived at this walled, enclosed two story abode. The outside decorum was truly mindful of haciendas in a western desert setting like in the old cowboy movies we grew up with. The grounds are lovely and restful. There are multiple choices off each bedroom, downstairs and up, to enjoy the view, read a book, listen to some restful music or a setting for happy hour at sunset. Warm days we enjoyed the location outside the primary entry on the southern side with the bird feeders and fountain and the abundance of aviary activity. On cooler days with a steady SW wind blowing thru the surrounding mountain terrain, we scurried indoors and were equally thrilled with the views of the gorgeous mountains to the east thru the living room picture window, cozy inside with our libation of choice. These could turn a brilliant red with the late setting sun or you could awaken to snow capped peaks from a random snowfall in the higher elevations! The kitchen was well stocked, allowing us to prepare three wonderful meals onsite, not to mention grilling steaks outside on the gas grill at sunset. Restful, peaceful and isolated are the words that best describe this wonderful and unique desert hacienda! We'll be back! Thanks, Nellie, for a great experience.

The house is on a quiet and peaceful property with no neighbors in sight. Marvelous birds. The kitchen is especially well equipped. We enjoyed our 2 plus weeks enormously. Nellie is attentive, quickly responsive and completely non- intrusive. Highly recommended.

Wonderful setting for a typical Southwestern style home. Very clean with well-stocked kitchen. The owner is great to work with and very responsive. The patio is delightful.

This house was beautiful and well stocked with amenities. We enjoyed having the peacefulness of the 5 acres with stunning sunrises & sunsets, viewed from the lovely patio, complete with water fountain and an array of birds at the feeder. Nellie was very responsive with communication and clearly has put a lot into the home to make it appealing, comfortable and interesting. We highly recommend it and will return some day.

We can not say enough about our stay!!! We are so grateful to our gracious hostess Nellie as her home was magical for us! The location, the views, the architecture and just everything in her home is filled with the spirit of love and peace! We will cherish our memories made there and hope to get back again soon! Thank you again Nellie! Cariños y bendiciones amiga!

We stayed in Nellie's beautiful house for an extended period of time and absolutely loved it. We felt very comfortable and at home here, and Nellie was very helpful. The views are absolutely spectacular, especially at sunrise and sunset. This property is a gem!

It's a retreat...thats the best way to say it. A serene and beautiful escape in an expressive and vibrant home. We had everything we needed for our Thanksgiving celebration and Nellie's home made for a one-of-a-kind location in which to celebrate. Thank you!

Quaint, comfortable home. Beautiful and well-equipped. The home has everything we needed, my family loved our stay here. My grandson is almost 2 1/2 and he had a ball. Nellie is a wonderful hostess and we were very glad we chose her home for our little getaway.

We were looking for an escape from the city and found it here. Property is tucked away but still close to sights and amenities. Beautiful property and lots of wildlife sightings. Enjoyed a beautiful monsoon and morning views of the surrounding mountains.

By far a great place to stay with Amazing views. The day we arrived at the home it was raining and the wash was running so that was a treat to see. The patio is amazing and the beds were comfortable. The home has many upgrades, and the view from the living room window is truly mesmerizing. We will be staying again one day.

Quite simply put, we had a phenomenal experience at Nellie’s place, her home in the high desert. Our escape was truly rejuvenating, peaceful – beautiful mornings, amazing sunsets and during the mid-day, we would watch the wildlife come and go from Nellie’s well-shaded yard with the water fountain in the back porch area and surrounding mesquite trees combining to create a quiet oasis. Here, birds of all sorts - quail, the resident roadrunner, along with rabbits and other wildlife would stop by for a visit. The desert around Nellie’s home is stunning and the setting is so peaceful – providing just the perfect quiet seclusion. The house is beautiful, with everything one could possibly need. Loved the kitchen, the very comfortable living room, bathrooms with showers, tastefully adorned in naturally colored stone tile work, the upstairs office/bedroom with views to the desert hillside above and all the eclectic art. Seems we were still finding pieces we hadn’t seen even into the last day of our stay. Waking up in the master bedroom with morning light filtering through the mesquite trees outside was nothing short of magical. Memories of relaxing with coffee outside in the morning or barbecuing in back while the birds sang and the sun set will stick with us for a very long time. Words cannot express our gratitude to Nellie for her kindness and hospitality. We cannot wait to return!

Nellie Bracker is a welcoming and accommodating hostess. Her home is well appointed, comfortable and charming both inside and out. It is the perfect base for enjoying the arts in Tabac. for hiking, bird watching, or just staying home to read and relax. Not a spoiler to say there is a bonus, a resident road runner and jack rabbit. Priscilla Ellsworth

My stay here was just absolutely wonderful. It's very private and quiet, with views that are just stunning. There is such a sense of peace here, even at night with the stars so jam packed in the sky-amazing. The house is so beautiful, immaculately clean and very comfortable. There are some nice restaurants nearby, Tubac is an artists dream and the hiking nearby, especially in Maderia Canyon is gorgeous. Nellie is a very kind person, great communication and is there for you if you have any questions or need anything. I definitely enjoyed my stay here very much, thanks Nellie!

Nellie is wonderful and her home is a spectacular way to experience the Arizona desert yet be one mile from Tubac village with shopping, food, ice cream etc. Two spectacular queen bedrooms and one aerie with a smaller bed that is compensated for by a shower with a window and view! Thanks Nellie. Thanks Nellie for this

We got it all of it, and Nellie was vey friendly, attentive and caring. A beautiful home (just like in the pictures!) nestled on 10 acres of quiet scrub desert, but only 5 minutes from Tubac. We had the Tumacacori mountains to the West, the Santa Ritas to the East, and dark skies overhead (although the weather was a bit cooler, windier and often cloudier than we expected - still much better than the polar Vortex we left behind in Minnesota!) For you birders who do not have your Southeastern Arizona lifers: at the feeder, trees and patio we saw the Greater Roadrunner, Pyrrholoxia, Curve-Billed Thrasher, Canyon Towhee, Green-tailed Towhee, Swainson's Thrush and Black-throated Sparrows! Many more species at Madera Canyon (45 min drive) and the Anza Trail (10 minutes.) Tucson, the Sonoran Desert Museum, other great sites 45-60 minutes away. Good eating in Tubac area.

We spent 10 days at Nellie's home and enjoyed it thoroughly. Best features include a very comfortable bed, beautiful patio, fullly equipped kitchen, lovely views.

We were two couples staying in this 3-bedroom home. All bedrooms were private and had attached outdoor areas. The living room is large but comfy and the kitchen is a cook's dream. The owner, Nellie, was very helpful and kind to us. The house gardens and outdoor areas are lovely. The property is very private and has wonderful views of the mountains and valley below. Close to Tubac if you want to eat out, but I recommend the outdoor barbecue!

If you want a relaxing getaway in beautiful Arizona retreat, you can't go wrong staying at this lovely country home. Nestled in the hills on a private gravel road, this home was perfect for us. Eclectic art throughout the home made us feel like we were living in an art museum! The professionally-equipped kitchen made me feel like a gourmet restaurant chef. We spent hours on the charming patio surrounded by flowers by the relaxing fountain. Comfortable beds, spacious open concept design, with HUGE picture windows to welcome the sunrise - different every day. Nellie was a consummate host - stayed in touch to answer any questions, and made us feel like a welcome guest in her home. And needless to say, the Village of Tubac provided plenty of great restaurants, shops and galleries. It was hard to leave, and we know we'll be back. I would heartily recommend this place to anyone.

This property has a really lovely peaceful outside seating area, which we enjoyed. We had problems with both main floor showers not draining . When we tried to plunge the shower in the master suite, it resulted in sewage backing up into the shower and not draining. Plumbers informed us this was not anything we had done, but a problem with the houses pipes. Nellie got right on it , but it took most of the day for it to be fixed. We were also a bit put off by maintenance workers at the house for quite long periods of time on three days during our stay. After these inconveniences Nellie back charged us for gluing of a wooden chair. This chair was not in pristine condition to begin with. :(