I spent four nights here in April. The units are clean and comfortable but it the setting that makes this place so special. I was up early to watch the color change on the mountains as the sun came up. I could stand 3 feet from the hummingbirds feeders as the birds arrived first thing in the morning for breakfast--6... More

We stayed three nights here in April. Our room was near the creek. The room was very clean and had cooking facilities with all of the necessary utensils. Every morning we would wake up to the sound of birds. This place is truly a birder's paradise. There are feeders all over the place, and the birds take full advantage of... More

Our first trip to Portal included a stay at Cave Creek Ranch. The ranch is situated to provide the best access to the great trails and drives in the area. We saw as much wildlife on the property as we did touring the area. Several life birds and lots of other animal sightings later, we know we will be back.... More

We stayed at Cave Creek Ranch , in the Ranch House,for a week this summer and loved every minute of it. Explored ALL the accomodations while we were there and would be comfortable and happy in any of them.If you like birds, snakes, moths, butterflies, lizards, frogs ,skunks, deer, coati, bear....- you'll love this place. Owner, staff, guests- all super... More

We spent a delightful 6 days at this beautiful spot in mid June this year. The owner/manager Reed is extremely helpful and gracious and totally knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife, the conditions – weather, migrations, etc. We are not really birders, but we do enjoy being in beautiful outdoor settings and seeing wildlife. We learned quite a lot about... More

We stumbled on Cave Creek Ranch when another place we were hoping to stay couldn't be sure they would be open, and and that turned out to be serendipitous. This is a peaceful place just outside the very small community of Portal, off the main road, and at the foot of beautiful Cave Creek Canyon. Owner Reed Peters keeps feeders... More

We spent three days at Cave Creek Lodge in the Woodland Cottage. The cottage is right on the creek, quiet and private with spectacular views of Cave Creek Canyon between the shade of the trees. There is no cell phone service here but there is WiFi on the office porch where you can watch the hummingbirds at the many feeders... More

My husband and I spent three nights at Cave Creek Ranch in the remote village of Portal, Arizona. We are birders and had stayed there 30 years ago. Reed Peters, the owner and manager, has improved the property and refurbished the lodgings, which consist of assorted rooms and cottages. We were given the large Stone Cottage for the price of... More

We visited the Cave Creek Ranch to visit my step-daughter while she was conducting some of her graduate research at the nearby research station. The Ranch is terrific. If you're looking for luxury, forget it--but the accommodations are scrupulously clean and more than adequate for a time away from "regular civilization." In fact, cell phones don't work there--all the better... More