Four Bar Cottages: The Apache
- 4 Guests
- 1 Bedroom
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bathroom
Welcome to Apache Cottage, a peaceful desert hideaway tucked beneath the towering Chiricahua Mountains on a historic family-owned ranch. Surrounded by natural beauty and wildlife, this cozy two-room cottage is perfect for birders, stargazers, hikers, and anyone looking to unplug and reconnect with nature.
Ideal for couples, small families, or friends, the Apache Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests with a queen bed in one room and two twin beds in the other. You'll enjoy a wraparound porch, private patio, and bird feeders visible from every window—a front-row seat to the region’s incredible avian life.
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements:
- 1 Queen Bed (Private Room)
- 2 Twin Beds (Second Room)
- Extra Roll-away bed available
🍳 Kitchenette Includes:
- Stove, sink, small fridge, microwave
- Toaster, coffee maker, pots, pans, plates, mugs & utensils
- Complimentary coffee and tea
- Access to a full-size fridge in the shared courtyard
🛋️ Extras You'll Love:
- Full bathroom with shower
- Air conditioning & heating
- Flat-screen satellite TV
- AM/FM CD player
- BBQ grill (bring your own charcoal)
- Chimenea with provided firewood
- Patio furniture for stargazing or morning coffee
🚫 No pets allowed
🚫 No smoking indoors
🚫 No same-day bookings
🌟 March–May: 2-night minimum stay required
🕒 Self check-in | Check-in: 3 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
📍 Located near the AZ/NM state line, just off Hwy 80 — close to Cave Creek Canyon and Coronado National Forest
Your hosts live nearby and are happy to help if needed, but you’ll have total privacy and space to relax. Whether you’re exploring the trails, soaking in the silence, or spotting rare birds from the porch, Apache Cottage offers a peaceful base for adventure or rest.
Parking
Wireless Broadband Internet
Pictures
The Apache Entrance
Apache cottage sign
Apache Cottage
Private Bedroom with Satellite TV
Queen in Apache Cottage
Living room with 2 single beds
Amenities
Parking and facilities
Parking
Policies
Accept credit card, Accessible 24/7, Children are welcome
Kitchen and dining
BBQ charcoal grill, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Kitchen stove, Kitchenette, Microwave, Refrigerator, Toaster
Bathroom and laundry
Bed linen, Hair dryer, Essentials, Shower, Bathtub
Heating and cooling
Air conditioning, Heating available
Entertainment
TV (Satellite)
Internet and office
Wireless Broadband Internet
Home safety
Fire Extinguisher, First aid kit, Smoke Detector
House Rules
Credit cards accepted
Children welcome
Check-in: 03:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Location
GPS Coordinates: 31.876541, -109.062145
Directions
From I-10
Take New Mexico exit 5 at Roadforks and follow Highway 80 south for 27.4 miles. Turn right on Portal Road (NM 533) and follow it for ¾ mile to the Arizona state line. Here, it crosses a cattle guard and angles to right. Continue another 0.9 mile. Look for the white fence along the left side of the road. Turn here down the long driveway lined with trees to Four Bar Cottages.
Please note that if traveling on I-10 from the west, you may notice a sign for Portal at the second San Simon exit, 17 miles before reaching Roadforks. While it is possible to take this route, it involves more than 15 miles of often rough dirt road and does not save driving time.
From Douglas
Take Highway 80 north out of town for 50 miles before reaching Rodeo, New Mexico just across the New Mexico state line. Pass through town and continue another 2 miles to Portal Road (NM 533). Turn left and follow it for ¾ mile to the Arizona state line. Here, it crosses a cattle guard and angles to right. Continue another 0.9 mile. Look for the white fence along the left side of the road. Turn here down the long driveway lined with trees to Four Bar Cottages.
Rates
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About host
Bill & Jill Cavaliere
Bill Cavaliere moved to the Portal area back in 1978. He worked first as a volunteer at the Southwest Research Station, then was employed with the US Forest Service in the Chiricahua Mountains, where one of his favorite duties was manning the Barfoot fire lookout. He eventually went into a career in law enforcement, all of it on the border, from which he retired after 28 years. He is the former sheriff of Hidalgo County, NM, just across the state line from Portal. He is an avid birder, is president of the Cochise County Historical Society, and has had articles published in historical journals and magazines such as Wild West. Bill is the author of the book The Chiricahua Apaches — A Concise History.
Jill Cavaliere hails from “just down the road” in Rodeo, New Mexico and is a lifelong resident of the area. She is a registered nurse, obtaining her degree in 2003, and is employed as a home health nurse in the area. Jill enjoys travelling as well as meeting people from all over the world, and looks forward to making your stay at the Four Bar Cottages an enjoyable one.
Contact us
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +15205582580
- Website: https://www.fourbarcottages.com/