Great cabin at a great value!

AZoutdoorFun (Phoenix, Arizona)
Review submitted: March 26, 2012   Date of arrival: February 24, 2012

I brought a group of young adults from Phoenix up to Flagstaff for a weekend of fun in the snow and we all had a blast! The cabin was perfect for us. It had plenty of room, a nice kitchen, an awesome Jacuzzi room, comfortable beds, and great views of the forest outside! It looked good in the pictures but even better in real life. It backs up to a hill which was covered with snow and provided a great place to play in right in our own backyard. At night it was totally dark outside and sitting in the rocking chairs on the patio enjoying the crisp night air and gazing up at the stars through the trees was incredible. I would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a nice place to stay at an affordable price. Yes, as you've probably read, the staircase is narrow and a little wabbly, but it definitely supported us all and I thought added some fun personality to the place. Booking the cabin was easy and the property manager was very responsive and accomodating to all of our needs. It is definitely a place that I would go to again.

Recommended for: families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Great Time!

Michael34 (Austin, TX)
Review submitted: February 27, 2012   Date of arrival: February 10, 2012

Great Value thats close enough to downtown Flagstaff but still secluded enough to see all the stars at night. Glass wall that overlooks a snowcovered little valley that made it fun for playing in the snow. And a cool bar less than a quarter mile away. Flagstaff was a blast! We'll be back.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Not as expected!

Stevemc (London UK)
Review submitted: August 18, 2011   Date of arrival: August 5, 2011

Earlier reviews of this property are interesting. Anyone who gave this property a good rating needs to get out more. We were very disappointed when we got to the cabin. The advert promised a lot, but instead we found a cabin that we actually deemed unfit – in fact after the first night we booked into a nearby inn and used the house for a day centre for meals, quiet afternoons and laundry. The most alarming thing was the fact that there were no batteries in the ancient and only smoke detector in the whole property – the cover was long gone too. There was also no working carbon monoxide detector either and yet there are gas appliances in the cabin (we did find a non-serviceable unit gathering dust on the fridge). The absence of such detectors in most countries would invalidate a contract and make renting illegal – I am not familiar with Arizona law. The cabin represented the poorest value for money that we encountered on a ten location extended visit to the USA. Listed below are some other points which on their own might seem picky but together make a depressing list. • Even in a safe neighbourhood, an ill fitting wooden pole is not a secure way to lock a screen door. • The stairs to the house didn’t seem very steady and the stairs inside the house were VERY unstable and rickety. The stairs may have been safe in the past but they are an accident waiting to happen! The holes in the plaster... • The parking area is littered with tools and building debris. • The curtains in one bedroom do not stop any light at all. • The deck and woodwork need painting. • The reference to an office is misleading. • The fans are inadequate and need cleaning. These are just the issues that come readily to mind, there were more. The response from the owner was frustrating!

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Flagstaff getaway

Lorrie (Chino Hills, Ca)
Review submitted: February 14, 2011   Date of arrival: October 15, 2010

We had a great time. The cabin was beautiful and just what we were looking for. Our daughter had started school at NAU and we brought the family up for a visit. It was fairly close to school and downtown Flagstaff but had the feel of a mountain cabin. We definitely will come again and recommend to other families.

Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway

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Helpful votes: 1 / 1

Stayed

Kaydenkamryn (gilbert, az)
Review submitted: February 3, 2011   Date of arrival: March 20, 2010

Love the house, it was cozy and we had a great time. Love the fact that the kids could play outside and we can see them also we just walked up the hill and went sledding. Didn't have to drive anywhere to go sledding. My only thing that was off was The light in the bathroom stopped working and flickered alot. Also the stairs didn't feel stable. Maybe put wooden stairs in. I would come back again just for the sledding. Thanks

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2

Lovely place to Stay at

klab04 (tucson, AZ, USA)
Review submitted: February 2, 2011   Date of arrival: December 26, 2010

I definitely recommend this place, it's cozy, modern, and in a nice quiet neighborhood not far from Flagstaff.

There are 4 bedrooms, a jacuzzi, and a lot of upgrades: wood floors, granite countertops, stone walls in bathroom, large windows overlooking the forest behind the house.

Also, the owner was very nice and easy to deal with, I will look at this place for future stays. The price is also good, a hotel would have costed much more.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Lovely Place to Stay

klab04 (tucson, AZ, USA)
Review submitted: February 2, 2011   Date of arrival: December 26, 2010

I really enjoyed my stay at this house. There is a nice view out the back windows that cover the back wall of the house and the house has a lot of modern upgrades: Granite countertops, wood floors, stone walls in the bathrooms. There are four bedrooms, 2 full sized/queen beds, 1 king, and 1twin. There is also a jacuzzi. The little villa where it is located is nice and peaceful and not far from Flagstaff. Furthermore, the owner was easy to deal with and very helpful at answering my questions. I definitely recommend this place.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing

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Relaxing, Romantic, or Just Fun

misstabb (Goodyear, AZ)
Review submitted: February 1, 2011   Date of arrival: December 23, 2010

During the time we spent at this rental, we were able to enjoy the holiday, the snow, and some fun time with friends. We decided to skip the tradtional Christmas and gather a few people, select a excellent rental with a great view, cozy ambiance, and the comfort and amenities of a 5 star hotel. We relaxed in the Jacuzzi, threw snowballs, played games, watched movies, and cooked our finest Christmas dinner in the spacious kitchen fully furnished with utensils. We had an awesome time and was a bit sad that our time had ended. We look to come back in the future!

Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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Nice Location

Kelly (Arizona)
Review submitted: February 1, 2011   Date of arrival: August 20, 2010

We had a fabulous time at this mountain retreat. The only negatives was the spiral staircase and the house and property was not good for animals. Other than that the house is beautiful, well maintained and in a very good location. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood.

Recommended for: families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway

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weekend getaway

photojen (phoenix, az)
Review submitted: February 1, 2011   Date of arrival: November 20, 2010

We stayed in the house for 2 evenings. The top level of the house was nice, great views. We did not go down stairs because the stairs were extremely scary and tight. The kids (11 & 8) preferred to sleep upstairs due to the stairs. We found the downstairs area unusable due to the stairs. The upstairs was great though.

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Helpful votes: 2 / 2