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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8209 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Parks, AZ
  • Kaibab Petroglyphs
  • Grand Canyon Deer Farm
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Bearizona
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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Snow Time Whimsical Forest Retreat for Family, Friends w/AC

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (4)
The price is CHF 416
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Snow Time Whimsical Forest Retreat for Family, Friends w/AC

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG

**Book within 3 days of arrival and receive a 20% discount!**

In the middle of it all, yet away from it all... Elk Meadow Cottage is truly the best of both worlds. Our house is 5 miles north of I-40 and bordered on 3 sides by the Kaibab National Forest, giving you privacy, peace, and quiet. Yet, it is also conveniently located just 20 minutes from Flagstaff and Williams and just over an hour from the Grand Canyon and Sedona! There is so much to do and see in Northern Arizona and Elk Meadow Cottage is the perfect home base for your adventures.

Our Cottage is nicely furnished, has new, high quality linens, and is kept in immaculate condition. We disinfect and sanitize thoroughly between guests. We have many fun outdoor activities as well, including a hammock, slack line, swing, frisbee golf, and horseshoes.

The master bedroom features a king bed (with new mattress) and adjoining bath with jetted soaking bathtub. Upstairs are 3 more bedrooms plus a 2nd full bath. Kids love sleeping and playing in the "secret" loft space.

Perfect location for your base camp for all the attractions and natural wonders that Northern Arizona has to offer. Access to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Slide Rock Park, Polar Express & North Pole Experience, Grand Canyon Railway, 5 area fishing lakes, and several golf courses.

Relax by the fireplace with a book or enjoy one of the many family friendly movies and games provided. BBQ on our outdoor grill and dine on the deck under the pines. Cool, fresh, pine scented mountain air in this wooded setting in the Kaibab Nat'l Forest at 7500 ft. The home is located in an area known for wildlife viewing, views of the San Francisco peaks, and access to miles and miles of hiking / biking / cross country skiing trails.

All the creature comforts you expect in a fine vacation home are here for you and are detailed in the property description.

Please read through our reviews. Our guests LOVE the property!

**Please note that we have 3 security cameras mounted on the front of our house, which provide surveillance of our driveway.
You'll find features such as laundry facilities and an arcade/games room at this holiday home. Free WiFi and in-room jetted baths are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser
  • On-site recreation includes ski-in/ski-out access and a playground
  • 21.4 miles (34.5 km) from Arizona Snowbowl and 25.1 miles (40.4 km) from Northern Arizona University
As a guest of Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG, you'll find ski-in/ski-out access, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG also features laundry facilities and a water dispenser. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Emily Locke

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking/vaping in the house or on our property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Unit size: 2,250 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: For our guests with allergies, no pets please.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We love having well behaved, well supervised kids.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 307 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax

The home was very clean, well stocked with supplies for guest to use and had a book with detailed instructions on everything the home offered. Lots of room for everyone to spread out and relax. Plenty of outside activities like horse shoes, a slack line, a hammock and disc golf net. The patio was spacious with a nice grill facing the woods. The deer came by in the evenings and multiple species of birds visited the bird feeder in the dinner table window. Great escape for large groups and we will for sure be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for our family vacation

From the moment we pulled into the driveway, we were in love with Elk Cottage. There was snow on the ground and sleds and snowball makers on the porch which was a real treat for our grandkids.Everything about the property was as described. The beds were so comfortable, the pantry was well stocked, the kitchen had everything we needed, including a griddle for our pancakes and French toast. For our grandchildren, the room with all the games and the dvd player was just perfect. And the loft was their favorite place to play. It is centrally located to all the places we wanted to see. We went to Williams, Bearizona, Lava River Cave, Sunset Crater and Lowell Observatory. We also took the train to the Grand Canyon and drove to Sedona, Slide Rock State Park and Red Rock State Park.My favorite spot was at the dining room table early in the morning, watching the birds, chipmunks, squirrels and all the deer.Emily sent us lots of information with detailed descriptions of things to see and places to eat. Communication with her was easy and helpful. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay and everyone in our family wants to come back. We would definitely recommend the Elk Cottage.
Viewing the deer from the dining room table
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house for a family vacation!

The house is beautiful and well-furnished for a family stay. There are outdoor and indoors games and toys, board games, kid books, stepping stools for the bathroom, and everything you need to stay with young kids. The surroundings are QUIET and peaceful. We could see some wild animals from the big picture window by the dining table. Everything was very clear. There are kitchen basics and everything was in good shape. If you just wanted to go and hang out with family, this would be a great place by itself. But, it is also in an excellent location to drive up to see the Grand Canyon and other parks, sites, and attractions! We would absolutely recommend this place to others and would stay here again if opportunity takes us back to northern Arizona!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Forest retreat

Cabin was perfect, location was ideal. Family enjoyed the hammock the most. The kids enjoyed the hide-away loft the most! Played poker every night with their poker set next to the indoor wood-burning fire place. Trail head right outside the gate took us to see deer, a stray calf, and antelope. Faulty bathroom sink faux-door that fell on my toe and couldn’t get the living room DVD player to work were the only cons! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Family Home

This house is amazing for a family with kids. The house included many movies, games, indoor and outdoor games and activities, and the loft is a great place for kids to hang out. The amenities in the house are very well-labeled and abundant. The items provided are above and beyond other houses where I’ve stayed. The seating in the living room and dining area match the number of sleeping spaces. We had an amazing time. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family getaway!

We had the best time! The house had tons of room for everyone to sleep, lots of board games, DVDs to watch, bird watching supplies, journals, and a bath tub with jets! My favorite thing about it though, was the wrap around patio. We drank cocoa and coffee and watched the snow fall. It was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

The property is great, we had fun feeding birds and hiking in the area. Kids adored the loft, it is super cool! They were bummed about the Zipline being down but there were so many other things to do both inside and outside. Kitchen was awesome, made lots of food. Thanks so much for letting us experience your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Minesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay was good

The home is located very close to the main road, I could not determine that based on photos. The home is cozy and warm. All things needed were available and supplied. Some basic maintenance needs to be done to the home. We followed all rules but toilet on main floor kept backing up. Some trim baseboards were lose that need to be fixed and filter water faucet needs to be tightened just some minor things but all else was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Christmas

Great get away to have the family celebrate Christmas together for the first time in a long time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona J., Magnolia, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Grand Canyon and Sedona hiking trip

Clean and comfortable, had everything we needed and more! Friendly and efficient communication with host, simple check-in and check-out. We so enjoyed our stay here - the cottage feels so warm and welcoming and had plenty of room for our group of 8. We loved the peaceful, secluded setting while just a short drive to Flagstaff and Williams and right at one hour to both Grand Canyon NP and Sedona hiking trails. The cottage has a well-appointed and organized kitchen to make cooking for a group easy, and has many thoughtful touches that made our stay so pleasant, like a kind friend had prepared a special place just for us. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Retreat in Parks AZ

We really enjoyed the stay in your VRBO. We used this as our base for Elk season. It was perfect. Everything in the kitchen was marked well. It was well stocked with everything. Check in was very easy. We had some youngsters join us over the weekend. They loved the loft and thanks for all the activities/games/other thing to do. I would highly recommend this place. And will stay here on our next trip to Parks. Also, the flying squirrel that goes after the bird feeder is the best entertainment in town!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parks House

Spacious home and beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving getaway

Family come for Thanksgiving and Grand Canyon hiking. Very comfortable home with everything you need. Very pleased
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R., Elgin Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family home

Beautiful location and awesome home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay Near Grand Canyon for Big Groups!

We really enjoyed our stay here as a group of friends coming to relax, and see the Grand Canyon. It was very clean, nice big cozy rooms and beds, and a big open living room, kitchen and dining room area. We loved all the wildlife we got to see, and the fact that it was right next to a trailhead! had everything we needed, coffee, hot water, clean bathrooms, quiet, soft towels, and privacy for bigger groups. Will definitely have to come back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and Convenience, Perfect for Families

My husband and I took our 2yo son up to this wonderful cabin to escape the heat and celebrate his 2nd birthday. The moment we got there, there were Tonka trucks waiting on the front porch and we knew we picked the perfect spot! It is far enough away we had serenity and peace, but a quick drive to Williams and Flagstaff. The place was incredibly clean and well stocked. The upstairs loft was so fun and our son couldn’t get enough. The backyard is right next to a trail which we utilized several times. This is the perfect relaxing spot for anyone, but has many amenities, games, toys movies and space that a family would enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

Description's of property spot on.Location perfect for doing day trip to Sedona, Slide Rock Park, Grand Canyon and Williams. The amenities were as described and Emily was easy to communicate with! We definitely recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Escape

I stayed here with my two daughters, who are 17 and 5. My husband and two friends were hunting from a camp nearby, and they came to the cabin every few days to have a meal and hang out for a while. We absolutely loved this cabin and had a wonderful time. Things we loved: the kids' loft and playroom, the well-stocked kitchen, the items that were included - like paper goods , soap, and pantry items. We loved the responsiveness of our host Emily. We loved being able to walk right out of the yard and onto a hiking trail that went to beautiful places. The house was lovely and clean, and the owners have thought of so many details to make a stay nice. We really enjoyed it so much.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home for all ages

We had the best stay! The home has literally everything you can think of making traveling with little ones so easy. Homeowners were so accommodating as well. Will definitely be making this our go to spot to escape the heat! ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation home!

There was 8 of us with 4 teenagers and the house was plenty big with all the details you could think of. The WiFi is not great, but it forced the kids to hang out with us! The thoughtfulness of the owner to provide instructions for everything, games, everything you need in the kitchen, and bathrooms was so nice! We did a lot of driving and it was a great house to come back to!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

This place is a gem. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles M., Alliance

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for family getaway

Ideal location. Comfortable home well provisioned and ideal for multi generational family vacation. All of us were delighted
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie-Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place in the mountains.

My family and I stayed at this property because it was a perfect distance away from the Grand Canyon railway. I didn’t expect this property to be one of the best parts of our trip. My daughter is nine years old and was in awe from the minute we walked in. From the playroom downstairs, the loft and bunk bed with all the toys she could dream of, and to all the toys that were outside, it seems that everything was thought of. We were lucky enough to be there when it snowed and it was absolutely beautiful. My daughter had never experienced snow before and there were sleds and toys for her to use. It definitely created a core memory for her. The house was well labeled and instruction manual had pictures and were extremely clear. The only downfall was that that the Internet wasn’t great, but that’s to be expected when you were tucked away next to the mountains. We would definitely return and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desa Rae H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need for kids!

We had 4 adults, and 3 kids under 3 during our stay & had more than enough space for everyone! We forgot a couple of items for the kids but the cabin ended up having everything we needed (white noise machines, stools in the bathrooms). We didn’t even have to break out our own toys because the toy room was fully stocked. Check-in and check-out processes were super clear! Some other things that surprised us: WiFi works for browsing but not for streaming. Keurig is available with an option to add your own grounds. Firewood was provided. There’s a cool kids loft in one bedroom. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024