Mesquite Haven

08/27/2026

Lovely moon rise.

08/19/2026

Do you know what a spaghetti western is?

Do you like the old wild west?
How about Clint Eastwood?
How about staying in a luxury cabin in the Sonoran desert?

If you said yes, than look no further.
Book a night (or more) for a relaxing evening at Mesquite Haven.

Queen bed, fire pit, bbq, sunsets, privacy. Not far from the city, but just far enough.

Book now for the fall season before it fills up.

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08/07/2026

This is DAWG. He comes every night to our humble outdoor area. He stays until morning and then wanders off to under the mercantile.
Why is his name Dawg. Well...
Can I pet Dat Dawg?

To answer your questions:
This is a Mojave Rattlesnake
I took this picture with the zoom on my phone, I was at a safe distance.
We respect each other's space.
I would rather him come here each night than be somewhere that I don't know.
They will not attack with out a reason. It takes a lot of energy to make venom, they don't want to waste it.
They are like any other rattlesnake. They will warn you and would rather escape than bite.
And yes their venom is very toxic more than a Western Diamond Back.

08/07/2026

You can hear the crickets but not the thunder!

WHY?

Was it too far away? No.

This storm was huge. I am scanning from east (the glowing cloud is the city lights) all the way facing south (the biggest lightning cloud).

Majority of the lightning was in the clouds. It rarely hit the ground.

Some monsoon storms are like this. Amazing to watch.

You can also see how unobstructed our view is here.

08/06/2026

This is so eloquently said.

The state of Arizona is one of the most unintentionally hilarious, aggressively weather-confused, and proudly desert-powered places in the entire United States — and the people who live there will absolutely defend it while standing outside in 112-degree heat saying,
"It's a dry heat." 🌵☀️💀
Arizona runs on desert sunsets, air conditioning, mountain views, monsoon storms, endless road trips, Mexican food, and people who somehow survive touching a seatbelt that's been baking in the sun for eight hours. 🌞😭
Unlike states with one clear personality, Arizona completely changes depending on where you go.
Southern Arizona brings Tucson's laid-back vibe, towering saguaros, Sonoran Desert beauty, and some of the best sunsets you'll ever see. 🌵🌄
Central Arizona turns into Phoenix traffic, booming suburbs, spring training, golf courses, and everyone arguing over which taco shop is the best. 🌆🌮
Northern Arizona suddenly feels like a different state entirely, with pine forests, Flagstaff snow, the Grand Canyon, red rocks in Sedona, and temperatures that make visitors wonder if they accidentally crossed a state line. 🏔️❄️
And then there's the weather.
Arizona weather doesn't believe in moderation.
Winter is perfect.
Spring lasts about three days.
Summer turns the entire state into the inside of an air fryer.
And monsoon season shows up with dust storms, lightning, flash floods, and enough drama to make the evening news every night. 🌩️🌵💀
One morning: • bright blue skies • perfect sunrise • peaceful desert views
By dinner: • 30 mph winds • a wall of dust rolling toward Phoenix • lightning in every direction • and somebody standing outside saying,
"We needed the rain anyway." 😭
Every Arizonan develops the same survival instincts: • park in the shade no matter how far away it is • keep sunglasses within arm's reach • never touch a steering wheel without checking it first • know exactly when monsoon season starts • and carry water everywhere. 💧☀️
And then there's the driving.
Arizona highways are powered by construction, tourists, RVs, lifted trucks, and at least one driver doing 95 mph across the desert like they're qualifying for NASCAR. 🚗💀
Loop 101 and I-10 feel like daily endurance events.
Meanwhile, someone is always braking for absolutely no reason. 😭
Construction season also never really ends.
Arizona just keeps moving orange cones around Phoenix so nobody gets too comfortable. 🚧🌵
But Arizona's real strength comes from the people.
These are people who: • hike before sunrise • celebrate when it drops below 100° • spend weekends exploring lakes, canyons, and ghost towns • proudly recommend local Mexican restaurants to everyone • and think a four-hour drive to the Grand Canyon is completely normal. 🚙❤️
Arizona is an incredible combination of: • giant saguaros • breathtaking sunsets • red rocks • the Grand Canyon • monsoon storms • desert wildlife • mountain forests • cactus blooms • endless highways • tacos • golf courses • and enough sunshine to power half the country. 🌵☀️💀
And somehow... all of it works.
Because beneath the blazing summers, surprise dust storms, endless sunshine, crowded freeways, and miles of beautiful desert...
Arizona became one of the few places where breathtaking scenery feels normal, every sunset looks photoshopped, monsoon season becomes a community event, and deep down... Arizonans secretly love every hot, dusty, unforgettable second of it. 🌵🌩️🌄❤️💀

08/06/2026

There is no music because I wanted you to hear how quiet it was.
This is the storm i was watching last night.
All you can hear is the wind, crickets and a dog barking. And no, this is not sped up. This is playing in real time. I will post another video from earlier in the evening of how big it was and how unobstructed the view is here at the campground. Amazing!

07/30/2026

Just doing a little clean up after the wind. I always have my eyes peeled for native friends. This guy is just waiting for the sun to warm up.

07/24/2026

Welcome to The Eastwood. After dreaming about s new look and feel for the cabin, the work began. The bare walls and ceiling were fully insulated and then each re-purposed fence board was cut to fit to cover the walls. Then the ceiling with slightly newer boards, was erected. The final touched was all the furniture and decorations. None of it was purchased. It was all family collections. OK the mattress, sheets and pillows are new.

We look forward to hosting you at our campground. Come visit, stay a bit, make some memories.