Down by the River B & B - St David, Arizona

Ivana B.

If google would let me give it 6 stars i would!
If you find yourself needing to recharge your batteries or just being pampered by the updated accommodations this would be the BnB for you!
Gracious host, that made sure we felt right at home, and the breakfast..WOW…you are not getting breakfast like that around the area, for sure..

The newly updated BnB shows (just recently) sophistication with a whimsical decor. Shower pressure was great. Drinking water was clean. Beds were very comfortable. The grand room gave more than enough space to read a book, play pool, Ms pac-man, or just watch TV by the fireplace. The backyard was setup so relaxing and comfortable to just melt the days itinerary away! Package Snacks where available throughout the day if need be.

Not far from the Kartchner caverns, and not far from a hidden gem wineries…

Oh BTW, apple maps takes you directly to down by the river on the correct roads…

Thanks ian & wendy

John S.

Just got back from three wonderful days at Down By the River B&B. Lodging, amenities and the decor in the common areas and room were fantastic and historically appealing. Liz and Darren work in tandem to make this place very special - speaking of which - we had gourmet breakfasts, afternoon treats, and desserts each day of our stay. They were very attentive, but not intrusive, and so appreciative of us as guests. We felt very special to be sure. One reason we chose DBTR is the proximity to Kartchner Caverns, Tombstone and Bisbee and wine country near Elgin. In addition golf is nearby. We'll have to catch that next time.||During our stay we met another couple and had some rousing games of shuffleboard. In addition we had great conversations with them and Liz and Darren as well. If you would like a relaxing environment DBTR offers a scenic, quiet (except for the unique calls of so many different birds) and beautiful getaway. ||Liz and Darren are hostess and host who offer the most! Thanks for a truly awesome experience in southern Arizona!!!

Roger T.

We very much enjoyed this B&B. The breakfasts are fabulous, Liz is a great cook, and Darryn makes his famous fruit smoothies. Beds are very comfortable. Location is somewhat remote (quiet that we like) but easy day drive to Saguaro East, Sonoita wine country, as well as Tombstone and Bisby, and only a little longer to Chiricahua National Monument. Hope to return.

Joan K.

We had a wonderful stay at Down by the River in January 2022. The location is spectacular, accommodations are fantastic, and Darryn and Liz and great hosts! We stayed in the "cowboy" suite, a spacious en-suite with an old-west theme. The grounds are beautiful and tranquil, secluded and peaceful. This was the dead of winter, so I can only imagine how colorful it must be when spring hits! We had delicious gourmet breakfasts every day and we enjoyed a trail ride on the side-by-side. The stars at night are amazing! We explored nearby Tombstone, Bisbee, and Kartchner Caverns. We had a great time and met new friends, and look forward to another visit! Love this place!

Pete R.

Wow! Our third time at Down by the River and it is absolutely still our favorite B&B. This time we got to meet my brother and his wife here to join in the DBTR fun. We all had an absolute wonderful time. Darryn and Liz once again proved why they should be southern Arizona’s B&B hosts of the year! Just when I thought chef Liz wouldn’t be able to top our previous breakfasts, she blew us away with an exciting, delectable and beautiful breakfast each of the 4 mornings of our stay. On our last night, we wanted to grab some takeout and bring it back to eat at DBTR. Darryn recommended a broasted chicken place, and while I arched my eyebrows when he told me it was located in the Texaco station in Benson, we gave it a try and it was nothing short of amazing. The lesson here is, don’t doubt Darryn’s recommendations. He was spot on about the chicken. We have decided to make DBTR an annual trek. Can’t wait to return!

Prescotttravelers

I would not hesitate to give DBTR a 5++ star rating. From the immaculate, beautifully decorated suites to the incredible breakfasts created by our host Liz, everything was 1st rate. Darryn has created some amazing outdoor spaces you will want to spent time in. Liz and Darryn were wonderful, friendly, attentive hosts. We will be back!!!

Cynthia D.

There are some innkeepers who try hard to have great customer service and then there are those that just naturally exude hospitality and excellent customer service - Darryn and Liz are in the second category - they are simply great, great hosts! Down By The River is a jewel! The place is spotless, homey, comfortable, interesting and the breakfasts are fantastic! The first morning we had bruleed grapefruit with chicken and waffles. The waffles were light and fluffy and the chicken had a light breading with a hint of heat. The second morning was sweet potato and sausage hash with baked eggs and the most delicious homemade cinnamon roll - Oh my! It was SO good. And then in the evening there were delicious treats homemade by Liz!

This place is off the beaten path but it is so worth the drive!

Charles V.

This place is absolutely beautiful...the bed was soooo comfortable and the room was so inviting. The breakfasts were incredible... lots of food and so delicious. The hosts are so accommodating. Even lit the heater outside so my husband and I could sit out at night and watch the moon come up. I would actually give this place a 10 rating... thanks again for everything. Chuck and Linda