Sedona Studio w/ Amazing View & On-Site Hiking!

Reviews

• A special and beautiful place

  5/5

  First of all, this property has very personal value for the owners, so if you don't want to stay somewhere you need to respect, this isn't the place for you.For everyone else, this place is magical. The red rocks and trails are right in your backyard, and the neighborhood is nearly silent. The room is colorful, whimsical, and charming. There really isn't space to cook but there is a hot plate and a microwave. This used to be creative space for an artist so it may not be as practical as some would like, but we found it more than acceptable. You're only 5-45 minutes away from anything in Sedona, the Clarkdale train or Jerome, and an hour south of Flagstaff. The property has wonderful amenties on-site as well.Really can't say enough good things about it. It's a unique place inside and out.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Fabulous!

  5/5

  We couldn’t have chosen a better place to stay for our short two day visit. The studio is wonderful and the property with the most incredible views of the massive rock formations is amazing! The included telescopes in the adjacent desert were great for looking at the night sky full of stars!Jane and Eric are wonderful hosts and we can’t wait to come back!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great Views - Extensive Checkout Rules

  5/5

  This place is truly a gem. The views of the rock formations from the bedroom are incredible, the patio is ideal for relaxation and taking in the views of the surrounding area, the grounds are fun to lounge and relax in, and the place is directly connected to the expansive hiking trail system. I can easily recommend this place to anyone interested in staying in Sedona and having the closest connection with nature and the natural beauty of this area. Still, there are a couple of things you should keep in mind if you are considering booking here. First, several pictures in the listing show a cool fire pit with unique stone seating around it. However, you are not permitted to use the firepit. We asked the host when we were there, and she said this prohibition was due to strict local fire laws. I understand that you can use the fire pit area for sitting, especially during the day, but it's a fire pit, and nothing in the listing says you cannot use it for fire, so this was misleading and disappointing to us. If you hope to watch the stars and make smores around this fire pit, think again. Also, the hosts are especially conciencious about noise, and the house rules state that if you are too loud (as determined by the host), then you will be a given a single warning. If you violate this warning again, you will be kicked out onto the street instantly. I understand that this is a quiet area, and I am personally always considerate of this, but when you are on vacation, the last thing you want looming over your stay is the possibility of being kicked out in the middle of the night. This is a fairly draconian rule, and I believe such concerns should be addressed in a different manner. Nevertheless, we didn't have any issues with this when we stayed here. Also, the rules for checkout are pretty extreme. We had to place all the linens and towels in a pile, change out the garbage and recycling, and clean and dry all dishes we used before leaving. We were also encouraged to leave everything exactly as we found it, or we would be charged hundreds of dollars in fees. Finally, it's important to underscore the fact that you can't really prepare any food in this suite as there isn't a proper kitchen. A kitchen isn't mentioned on the listing, so I can't really dock them for this. Ultimately, this place is excellent, and I recommend it, but the checkout rules were egregiously extensive considering what we paid per night to stay here.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi there! Thanks for your review. The homeowner would like to take a moment to clarify the following points:
  -We work hard to provide a great environment for our guests, but sometimes external factors like mandates by the City of Sedona are simply out of our control. For example, strict fire codes because of wildfires, and noise ordinances that by law must be posted and followed. We have yet to address a noise violation with a single guest, in all our years of hosting
  -As is standard for vacation rentals, guests are asked to complete a few small tasks, like removing their trash, as part of checkout. The cleaning fee goes to a professional service that sanitizes and prepares the home for each new guest
  -Lastly, I am sorry you missed out on the hammocks and meditation site for private stargazing-they are stellar!
  Thank you again for your insight, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again soon.

• This place is heaven

  5/5

  Everything about our stay at this amazing studio was perfection. It has all of the details and is just perfect, but the highlight is the location! The views from the bed can only be topped by how easy it is to walk straight into the National Park. Many of the hiking trails can get busy, so not having to drive to a trailhead is a big bonus. The hosts were so lovely and helpful too. It was such a special way to bring in the new year. Thank you!!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Nice getaway hangout

  5/5

  We had a great time in spite of some other complicating issues such as rain and car issues. But the casita setting was perfect (stairs involved) and the hosts were extremely helpful and accommodating. The place is suitable for only 2 folks. Cooking arrangements are limited but could be done if properly prepared. BBQ, MW are available. Great place from which to watch it storm!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo