Nestled in the Haley Hills, surrounded by majestic Saguaro cacti, countless native desert plants and wildlife, is the newly-opened Coyote Trail Bed and Breakfast. “I have stayed at several bed and breakfasts and always liked the atmosphere, so I thought I would bring one to the Maricopa area,” said the location’s owner Mary Jane Lopez. The trail to the bed and breakfast from Maricopa is about 20 miles long, leading visitors east on Papago Road until it winds around into a road called Warren that turns to dirt near Haley Hill. The drive leaves one questioning the location of the bed and breakfast, but, almost seamlessly, those doubts melt away as the driver turns off Warren onto Cardinal Way, a dirt road that looks like it has been recently plowed through a field of saguaro cacti. It is only a short while on this road until the bed and breakfast comes into view, a stunningly large adobe-style home with a large pool and a smaller, detached guesthouse. Parking for the location is located on either side of the home with a Sedona red rock path leading to the large, wooden front door. From the outside of the home the nearby mountains appear almost close enough to be touched, and natural desert landscaping surrounds the home, making it seem as if the home was dropped from the sky into this location without disturbing the smallest portion of the natural habitat. A ring of the bell and the door opens, revealing one of the friendliest women west of the Mississippi, Lopez. “This area is so beautiful, and I just wanted to share it,” Lopez said. Check-in time for the location is typically between the hours of 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.; it is accompanied with a smile, a sinfully delicious dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage of choice. As the snack comes to an end, the gracious hostess passes out sheets of paper describing the location’s breakfast selections: a typical fare of eggs, bacon, pancakes and other items that are all included in the price of a night’s stay.
Once the selections for the next morning’s food is made, Lopez leads the patrons on a tour of the location, showcasing the available rooms. In the main house are two large rooms, both referred to as Southwestern rooms after the interior design of the main house. Each of these rooms contains a feather soft, yet firm mattress, dresser, satellite television and more. Guests in either of these two rooms share a common bathroom located between the two rooms. In the guesthouse are three additional bedrooms that share a common living space and bathroom. These three rooms, “Oriental, Twin Peaks and Desert Sky” are named for either their décor or the views offered outside the windows. Lopez describes how she purchased all of the decorations, beds and other items throughout the house from stores in Pinal County. “I try to support the local community the best I can, and I hope they support me,” she said. Once the rooms are selected, the tour continues to the back patio of the main house, a nearly 20-foot long structure, featuring multiple tables, chairs, misters and grills for one’s cooking pleasure. Near the end of this patio is a winding staircase, leading guests to an upper observatory deck from which the lights of both the cities of Maricopa and Casa Grande are visible. While some may enjoy admiring the city lights, a telescope is also located on the upper deck to satisfy both the casual and professional stargazer. In addition to the view of the skyline offered by the upper deck, there is also a view of a large pool, featuring a built-in Jacuzzi. Pricing for the bed and breakfast is $113 per night from May through September and $136 the remainder of the year. A special romantic package is also available that includes chocolate-dipped strawberries, champagne and other treats for $150. Guests are able to stay more than one night if they desire and may bring in their own food to cook on the grill or in the kitchens located in either the guest or main house. “We try to keep the prices as affordable as possible,” Lopez said. While the rest and relaxation is a major selling point for the location, Lopez has also teamed up with a nearby spa and stable to offer discounts on horseback riding lessons, massages and other services. “So many people are just unaware of how beautiful it is out here, and, if we could get them to come out, they would love it,” Lopez said. For more information on the bed and breakfast visit www.coyotetrailbedandbreakfast.com. Business Details: Name: Coyote Bed and Breakfast
Address: 2104 S. Coyote Trail, Maricopa
Phone: 520-582-5200
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