Winter at Windmill Ranch — Snowbird Stays near Prescott, Arizona
Windmill Ranch · Chino Valley, Arizona

Trade the Snow for Starry Desert Skies

A warm, single-level Arizona ranch home built for the whole winter — sleeps 8, pet-friendly, 20 minutes from Prescott.

Stay a week, save 10%  ·  Stay a month, save 15%

10/10 on all 48 verified reviews · Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

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A recent 31-night January stay priced at $6,936 — all fees included, after an early-booking discount.
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Your Place in the Arizona High Country

Wake up to mild, sunny mornings and wide-open mountain views instead of another driveway to shovel. Windmill Ranch is a peaceful 4-bedroom home on two private acres — set up for comfortable long stays from November through April. Stay a month, or stay the season.

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Mild Winters

Four-season high country without the deep freeze — sunny days, cool nights, blue Arizona skies.

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Built for Long Stays

Single-level, full kitchen, laundry, dedicated office space & fast internet. Unpack and settle in.

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Room for Everyone

4 bedrooms, sleeps 8, pet-friendly, on two fenced acres. Bring the family — and the dog.

Take a Look Around

Four bedrooms, two baths, and two acres of quiet — photographed this past winter.

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The 17-foot windmill, with the high desert behind it
The 17-foot windmill, with the high desert behind it
Single-level ranch home on two private acres
Single-level ranch home on two private acres
Open living room — vaulted ceilings, room to spread out
Open living room — vaulted ceilings, room to spread out
Full kitchen with full-size appliances
Full kitchen with full-size appliances
Island seating, open to the living room
Island seating, open to the living room
Dining for the whole family
Dining for the whole family
Master suite — king bed, plantation shutters
Master suite — king bed, plantation shutters
Master bath with double vanity
Master bath with double vanity
Guest bedroom — one of three
Guest bedroom — one of three
Guest bedroom — queen bed and plantation shutters
Guest bedroom — queen bed and plantation shutters
Fourth bedroom — sleeps 8 in total
Fourth bedroom — sleeps 8 in total
Dedicated office space with fast internet
Dedicated office space with fast internet
Covered back porch — evenings outside, all winter
Covered back porch — evenings outside, all winter
Two fenced acres and wide-open sky
Two fenced acres and wide-open sky
Blue Arizona sky in the middle of winter
Blue Arizona sky in the middle of winter

Stay Longer, Save More

Discounts are applied automatically at checkout on VRBO — the longer you stay, the more you save.

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Off a 1-Week Stay

7+ nights — perfect for a getaway or a test run before the season.

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Off a Monthly Stay

30+ nights — the snowbird’s choice. Settle in for a month, or the whole winter.

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Why Snowbirds Book Now

The best winter homes — and the best rates — go early. Right now is decision season.

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Rates Rise as Winter Fills

Lock in today’s rate for your Nov–April dates before peak pricing kicks in for January & February.

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Stack Your Discount

Book early and save 10% on a week or 15% on a month — applied automatically at checkout.

The Best Homes Go First

Snowbirds plan 6–12 months ahead for a reason. Claim your season before someone else does.

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