Notes from the host
A Wild Purple Ranch
1930 Desert Villa on 10 acres is a dream property ... pool, two beautiful horses, 10 acres with trails, veranda and many areas for conversation or relaxing. This ranch is a Five-Star facility and has 7 bedrooms available, we also have a very large massage room that can be converted to a 2 bed suite with bathroom with huge tub. This 8th bedroom was master suite at a one time $300 charge for convertion. We are set up to sleep 14, but have 1 lounge in 2 larger rooms that can accommodate 16 with double occupancy in large beds. If you rent the extra room we can accommodate 18. Each space inside and out is custom and comfortable. Antiques and fine art sets this Estate apart from the rest. Bass Pro and Justin Alexander Wedding Gowns have shot catalogs here.
There is tons of space for quiet conversation or wonderful small parties, including dart board and 3 bars. Veranda (seats over 40), pool (deep, solar heated and seats 30 or more) and living room (seating for 30). Please go to my site..AWildPurpleRanch.com to see so many more pictures and information!
We respect the neighbors and wildlife, so only parties with permission. No wild ones or excessive drinking allowed. Outside loud noise is not permitted after 10pm as code..Please go inside if loud.
The Crystal Room features a queen bed, crystal chandelier with private marble bathroom,5 shower heads, vanity,walk in closet and private porch and entrance. Hand-painted details.
The Contessa Suite has a king Sleep Number bed, original tile and hand-painted sink in private bath, vanity, tons of closet space, private entrance and gardens views. A lounge is provided that converts to twin bed...great for kids to sleep with parents.
A smaller room, the Owls Nest can be attached to contessa room and has a full bed, closet, ceiling fan (no exterior entrance).
The Bunkhouse consists of 3 rooms. One primary room with king bed with sink, a smaller room with a full bed, and a loft with a California king bed. These share one bathroom. Bunkhouse has 2 entrances to the front veranda. Loft ladder is in one bedroom and open to each other.
The Lookout bedroom on upper deck has 2 twins, Talavera sink, and shares bath with another room. You can see the stars from your bed and a sky mural on the ceiling.
It opens to the upper deck for fabulous views, both sunrise and sunsets.
All but 2 bedrooms have private entrances. Also, another powder room not attached to any bedroom. The bedrooms are all fabulously decorated and so comfortable, so many fine details .. soaps, towels, shampoo, etc provided. Again, please go to AWildPurpleRanch.com for complete details and pictures.
Kitchen is gourmet, 3 ovens and five burner cooktop with breakfast nook, baking rack... and all cooking supplies from small to large. We have tablecloths and table finery available. Upper kitchen is has a bar and cabinets with dishes and glasses ( tons of fine serving ware , plastic ware to china. Spices are included for you to use. Very large parties are not accepted but smaller affairs are welcome! All parties must be approved by owner. Sorry no weddings unless smaller affairs. It is a fabulous party place. There are 2 BBQs... super huge and a regular sized.. we use charcoal and wood.
Private and gated with fantastic grounds and desert trails... We have art lining the trails and 7 desert gardens, labyrinth, Tee pee, fire pits, bars and tons of private spaces. Wildlife paradise, fantastic views, 2 horses on property that can be hired to tour National Park. Two catalogues have been shot at the ranch. Bass Pro Shops/ Justin Alexander wedding gowns...featuring my two mares...Bella and Corona,models for one catalog and are fine horses ... so friendly can be visited at any time. Birds are feed 2X's a day and can be viewed just sitting on veranda. We have almost everything here that the Desert museum has.. Your own desert paradise! You can arrange to have massage, energy work, hair styling done right on premises,please schedule before you visit. You also can contract housekeeper,cook if you need assistance.Aĺ independent contractors.
Quiet and private yet very close to loads of restaurants, shopping, golf courses, etc... 5 minutes from I-10 so you are close to getting anywhere in town or visit Mexico!
Owner remains on property in another building to care for gardens, feed horses and birds, open the pool, solar heated ( Spring to Fall)and answer all questions or attend to any problems. She will not be seen unless needed. Spring to fall, the air balloons fly right overhead..
It is a magical place so full of beauty and animal life... perfect for photo ops. So grab your coffee early...just magical, You will have the best time here ever !
Check in Time is 4:00 pm ,check out is 11:00. We try to be accommodating on these times... if you need to check in earlier or have a later checkout. Thank you!
Off season discounts August through Sept..book 7 nights one night frèe. 4nights $100 discount.please note when inquiring as discounts have to be made on a one time basis.
