Our "Safe House" casita was named because it originally housed the ranch's safe! The set of doors from that safe are still intact and lead to the back bedroom. This private 2BR/1BA comes equipped with a full kitchen, a cozy sitting area, a large bathroom with a clawfoot tub w/shower, a large yard with a nice sitting area, bbq, a/c, fans and heat. We're less than 10 mins from Biosphere 2 & Oracle State Park. 15 mins from Saddlebrooke Ranch & Zipline. 35 mi to downtown Tucson & 44 mi to TUS. The space “Robles” means “oak trees” and we are blessed with hundreds of mature oak trees surrounded by the beautiful high desert of the Catalina Mountains, with Mount Lemmon to the south. Less than an hour northeast of Tucson and at 4500 feet of elevation, EL RANCHO ROBLES is the perfect place to escape the heat. Our beautiful oasis is covered in shade and is typically 12-18° cooler than Tucson in the hot summer!! El Rancho Robles was established in the 1920’s and has a rich history, including famous guests that have stayed here. Throughout the decades, more buildings and casitas have been erected and all have been renovated. Our 24 rooms and casitas sprawl over 21 lush acres. The Ranch is also a magical venue for weddings, meetings and retreats, with amazing spaces for your next event. Take a dip in our wading pond, walk our beautiful trails, play horseshoes, corn hole, and bocce. If relaxing is your goal, we got you covered! Book a massage in the cabana by the wading pool. Lounge in your yard, patio or porch or on one of our gorgeous lawns. Stargazing is quite spectacular in our dark sky. BBQ’s & fire pits are available. Don’t forget the s’mores! Distance from: Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm: next door Oracle State Park: 6 minutes Biosphere 2: 8 minutes Saddlebrooke Ranch: 12 minutes AZ Zipline Adventures: 14 minutes Downtown Tucson: 35 miles & 44 miles to TUS: 44 miles PHX: 112 miles Guest access UNLESS THERE IS A WEDDING OR RETREAT BOOKED DURING YOUR STAY, you are welcome to enjoy any of our outdoor spaces: Ceremony Lawn, Reception Lawn, Fountain Lawn, Pond & Fire-pit area and Hacienda. Our indoor shared space is the beautiful Library in the Arch building. Please ask our staff what is available during your stay. Other things to note -There is WiFi, but only a few select rooms have smart televisions currently. Enjoy Mother Nature! -Oracle has a strict 10 pm noise ordinance. We ask that you respect it for our guests and neighbors. -We have a beautiful saltwater wading pond that guests are welcome to use during their stay. It is 2 feet & 10 inches deep and there is NOT a gate around it. We have plans for a large, deep pool in the near future. -All units have A/C & Heaters, but most are not central air/heat. Luckily we are at 4500 feet of elevation and are typically 12-18ºF cooler than Tucson in the hot summer. -If your fur baby is 30 lbs or less, bring them along! It's $25 per dog per night. Maximum of 2 dogs per unit. Dogs must be on a leash on the property and you must clean up after them. -Cigarette smoking is not permitted on the premises, however vaping is. -We are a RANCH in the high desert, so expect to see an occasional critter.