Rancho De La Osa, Sasabe

This rustic ranch offers a great experience with hearty dining, historically important buildings and enough activities to keep you busy day and night. The ranch offers 18 beautifully appointed guestrooms, each individually decorated and adorned with Mexican antiques, vintage furnishings and many boast a fireplace. 

• The Pancho Villa Villa – One of the few legendary figures who didn’t actually stay at the ranch but not for lack of trying – Pancho attempted to take over the property during the Mexican Revolution in the early 1900’s. He fired several cannonballs at the Hacienda which were later found embedded in the stucco and are currently displayed at the ranch. This room has a queen bed and fireplace.
• Zane Grey Retreat – If you’re an aspiring writer, you might gain some inspiration from staying in this room frequented by legendary western writer Zane Grey. His novels and short stories have been adapted into 112 films, two television episodes and a television series. This room has two twin beds and a fireplace.
• Hubert Humphrey VP Room – 38th Vice President of the United States under Lyndon B. Johnson and also famously lost the Presidential election to Richard Nixon in 1968. Humphry and Lyndon B. Johnson famously posed together on horseback during their election day on November 2, 1964. This room has a queen bed and fireplace.
• William O Douglas Chamber – Supreme Court Justice under Roosevelt for 36 years, longest in Supreme Court History. He took respite from the bench in this room and still managed to ride horses despite some humbling experiences. In Oct. 1949. Douglas broke 13 ribs after being thrown from a horse. And after a six month break from work, Mr. Douglas was hospitalized In March 1950 after being kicked by a horse. Eventually, Mr. Douglas refrained from the rodeo circuit and stuck to his day job. Thankfully, he was never injured while riding at Rancho De La Osa. This room has three twin beds and a fireplace.
• Alejandro Iniritu Room – One of the more recent celebrities to stay at the ranch. Alejandro was scouting a location for his movie Babel released in 2006. He recently won the Academy Award for directing Leonardo DiCaprio in Revenant. This room has a queen bed and fireplace.
• Gone With The Wind Room – Speaking of famous authors, Margaret Mitchell published only one novel in her lifetime and it happened to be one of the most successful books in history. Gone with the Wind won a Pulitzer Prize in 1937 and the movie is still the top grossing film of all time with revenues adjusted for inflation. Mitchell was quoted as saying she hated writing and only wrote the book out of boredom while recovering from an ankle injury. Since Mitchell was a guest in 1935-1936 in this room, many believe she wrote the book or a portion of it at Rancho de la Osa. This room has a king bed and fireplace.
• Gone With The Wind Suite – Speaking of famous authors, Margaret Mitchell published only one novel in her lifetime and it happened to be one of the most successful books in history. Gone with the Wind won a Pulitzer Prize in 1937 and the movie is still the top grossing film of all time with revenues adjusted for inflation. Mitchell was quoted as saying she hated writing and only wrote the book out of boredom while recovering from an ankle injury. Since Mitchell was a guest in 1935-1936 in this room, many believe she wrote the book or a portion of it at Rancho de la Osa. This suite has three twin beds and a living room with fireplace.
• Richard & Nelli Jenkins Room – After WWII, twins Dick and Nelli Jenkins purchased the ranch and ran it successfully until 1962. Richard was extremely active in the Democratic Party and responsible for bringing several politicians and celebrities to the ranch. While serving as Chairman of the Arizona Democratic Party, Jenkins suddenly passed away while giving a speech for Adlai Stevenson in 1956. Nelli continued to operate the ranch from this room until 1962 and is buried along with her brother Richard at the Rancho De La Osa Cemetery. This room has a queen bed and fireplace.
• Father Eusebio Kino Room – Father Eusebio Kino an Italian explorer extraordinaire and astronomer who worked with Native Americans in southern Arizona the last 24 years of his life. He and his followers built a mission outpost on the ranch in the early 1700s that still stands today as the oldest continually occupied building in Arizona. This room has a queen bed and fireplace.
• Tom Mix Room – Tom Mix served as a pallbearer at the funeral of legendary Wyatt Earp. He later went on to appear in 291 films, 282 of which were silent movies. He was a consistent guest at the ranch soon after it opened until his untimely death in 1940. This room has three twin beds and a fireplace.
• John Wayne ‘The Duke’ Suite – There might not have been a John Wayne if not for Tom Mix. Marion Morrison (later known as John Wayne) dropped out of the USC football team after an injury bodysurfing. Tom Mix helped him find work moving props in the back lot of Fox Studios. Wayne went on to make 142 movies in his career – he made a point to stay at the ranch every time he filmed in Tucson. This room has two twin beds and a fireplace.
• Lindon B Johnson Presidential Chamber – Visit the Hacienda to see photos of US Presidents and noted celebrities visiting the ranch. LBJ served as the 36th President of the US and had the choice to vacation at his own horse ranch, Camp David or anywhere in the US. But he loved history and horses so this magical place offered him and his wife (Lady Bird Johnson) the opportunity to relax and explore the unmatched beauty and charm known as Rancho De La Osa. This room has a king bed and fireplace.
• Louisiana Wetherall Hacienda – One of the foremost experts on Navajo culture. Louisa arrived in South Arizona to search for a lost Navajo tribe and ended up founding the “Hacienda De La Osa” (She Bear) Guest ranch in 1924. She was elected to the AZ Women’s Hall of Fame in 1985. This room has a queen bed and fireplace.
• Victor Fleming Screening Room – One of the most famous filmmakers of his time – most famous for directing “Gone with the Wind” and “The Wizard of Oz.” He filmed a silent movie on the ranch in 1926 and recommended the experience to Margaret Mitchell, who was inspired enough to write “Gone with the Wind” on the ranch. So we can therefore assume “Gone with the Wind” novel and movie might not have happened if not for Rancho de la Osa! Just a theory! This room has a king bed and fireplace.
• Cesar Romera Villa – Speaking of interesting connections, Cesar Romero was a terrific actor and singer, most famous for playing The Joker on the Batman TV series. Romero was a constant companion for many Hollywood starlets, most notably Joan Crawford. He used Rancho de la Osa as an escape from the hectic Hollywood lifestyle. After visiting several times, Romero invited Joan Crawford and they both became regular visitors. This room has a king bed and fireplace.
• Joan Crawford Academy Award Room – Academy Award winning actress recognized as the abusive mother portrayed in her daughter’s tell-all book and movie Mommy Dearest. Joan instructed the staff to refrain from leaving wire hangers in her room – just kidding!  Joan was a frequent guest at the ranch with Cesar Romero and also was said to bring her family here on occasion. This room has a king bed and fireplace.
• Franklin Roosevelt Presidential Suite – These days, a president would need to book an entire ranch to house his staff, secret service agents and press. FDR served as the 32nd President of the United States and holds the record or the longest serving president (1933 – 1945). We believe he reserved only two rooms during his visit. This room has a king bed, two twin beds and a fireplace.
• Eleanor Roosevelt First Lady Room – President Harry Truman billed her the “First Lady of the World.” As one of the most independent women in our lifetime, it’s no surprise that she had her own room at Rancho de la Osa. Like her famous President uncle, Teddy Roosevelt, she loved to ride horses and is pictured riding on the ranch as well as socializing in our outside dining area. This room has a king bed and fireplace.

• Dining Room – Southwest style cuisine
• Outdoor pool

There are plenty of activities to enjoy, all included in your stay.

• Horseback Riding
• Guided Off-Road Tours
• Guided Fat Tire Electric Bike Tours
• Clay Pigeon Shooting
• 3D Archery Range
• Hiking
• Bird Watching
• Star Gazing