Don’t let the title fool you, nearly every part of our stay was well comforted by this home.
The only downside of the property is the single gravel road that needs to be taken to get to it, which was very bumpy and you should be alert while driving it to avoid any hard bumps. As a country kid growing up, I was able to avoid most of them without issue. This is not a deal breaker by any stretch but should be mentioned.
We arrived well after dark on our first night and we were a little confused at first where the property was, partly my own fault for not checking the message sent by the host prior to arriving. Once I read the message we saw which driveway we were to enter from. If you are approaching at night and unfamiliar with the area, you may get a little bit of a creepy vibe from the area, but once in the house you’ll immediately be relieved.
After our first night and we were able to get a read on the area, we also felt much more comfortable.
The place was clean, a couple of lights didn’t seem to work, we didn’t bother looking for light bulbs because there was still plenty of light. There are plenty of signs around the place indicating your responsibility as a guest, or at the very least, polite requests made by the host. Nothing unreasonable here.
The main attraction though is the outdoor patio area, where you’ll find the outdoor fireplace, a well sized hot tub, and grills if outdoor cooking strikes your fancy. The entire family had a blast being outside for most of our time at the house between our adventures. It was truly more than just a place to rest and recover, it was part of the trip.
Host was responsive within minutes via text of the only thing I needed to ask about, which was if they knew of any restrictions related to the outdoor fireplace (which there were no restrictions on using).
I highly recommend this property for a stay if you’re looking for a good base camp right in the middle of Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon. Don’t let a night time approach of the property deter you, you absolutely will get more than your moneys worth.
