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Gateway to The Grand Canyon, Williams, Flagstaff and Sedona

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Outdoor dining
porch
living room
master bedroom, king size bed
2 acres total

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gateway to The Grand Canyon, Williams, Flagstaff and Sedona

Welcome to your 1700 square ft vacation getaway situated on 2 acres! Located 4 miles south of Interstate 40 between Flagstaff and Williams ( Gateway to Grand Canyon)! WIFI- EASY self check in with keypad!! Central location to the astounding beauty of Northern Arizona. Property has play ground for kids including, swing set, slide, geo dome, and tire swing! Adjust the thermostat how you like it in each room with new Hydronic heating system through out house, or cuddle up next to the cozy wood stove. House has 3 bedrooms two family/ living rooms and two bathrooms. Plus and additional room that can serve as a bedroom with 2 twin beds. Fully stocked kitchen and laundry room, everything you need to feel at home! Look out into Garland Prairie for elk, deer and antelope! Watch the humming birds from the deck, immediate access to forest service roads and trails. Bring your 4 wheelers or take a walk to nearby Scholz lake out the back door (approx. 10 min.). Summer time is beautiful in Northern Arizona, beat the heat and come enjoy fresh mountain air. Winter season provides cross- country skiing out the door, skiing at Snowbowl (Flagstaff) or Bill Williams Mt. (Williams) - 15 min drive to Polar Express in Williams. About an Hour drive to the Grand Canyon
This location will provide you with rest and relaxation after all your activities! Dish satellite TV 139 channels with sports package. You will drive on 4 miles of dirt road to get to home, well maintained by the county, rural area but home is in a neighborhood with a few neighbors that are an acre or 2 apart. You will love the peace and quiet and the fresh air. There are 2 stores about 5 miles away that serve food and have gas and groceries. 17 miles to Flagstaff, 14 miles to Williams, 40 miles to Sedona. Master bedroom has king bed and attached bath, 2nd bedroom is a queen bed, 3rd bedroom has bunk bed with double bed on bottom and twin on top. There is a bonus room with 2 twin beds, as well as 2 full size air mattresses in the closet. 2 acre yard is fenced for your dogs! Propane BBQ grill.

Property manager

chris dockter

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
10.0 out of 10, (68 reviews)
Family Friendly, RV Parking, Great for Big Groups!

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Your pets are welcome

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Parks

Located in Parks, this vacation home is in a rural area. Coconino National Forest and Kaibab National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Grand Canyon Deer Farm and Canyon Coaster Adventure Park. Lowell Observatory and Arboretum at Flagstaff are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Parks, AZ

What's nearby

  • Grand Canyon Deer Farm - 24 min drive
  • Canyon Coaster Adventure Park - 31 min drive
  • Bearizona - 34 min drive
  • Dogtown Reservoir - 41 min drive
  • Kaibab Petroglyphs - 85 min drive

Getting around

  • Williams Depot - 31 min drive
  • Flagstaff Pulliam Field (FLG) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪General Store/Postal - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Ranch Bar & Grill - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Ranch Stables - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway to The Grand Canyon, Williams, Flagstaff and Sedona pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Gateway to The Grand Canyon, Williams, Flagstaff and Sedona?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Gateway to The Grand Canyon, Williams, Flagstaff and Sedona located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out vacation home in Parks is steps from Kaibab National Forest, and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Oak Hill Snow Play Area is 9.9 mi (16 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home on the Range
We had a wonderful time with our 4 grandkids and dog at this cute home in a remote area. It was definitely a family home and well broken in, but perfect for us. Comfortable and charming, there were large open spaces around the small neighborhood and we saw a her of antelope. The all important WIFI worked perfectly, so the kids were very happy on their pads. The host, Chris, was very responsive and we had no difficulties.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
My family stayed and were so pleased when we arrived. The home is situated in a semi-isolated neighborhood where the scenery, sunrises, and sunsets were stunning. The quiet solitude was perfect. Our favorite feature of the home was it's wood burning stove. It warmed the home and provided an opportunity for our family to gather together more. The town of Parks is nearly equidistant between the Grand Canyon and Sedona, so we easily visited both cities and their attractions. The hosts provided everything we needed, which was helpful as out-of-state visitors. The hosts responded to all communication quickly and answered any questions I had. If we ever were to visit the area again, we would choose to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hasnain K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home. Large and comfortable.
Very comfortable and cozy home in a rural area surrounded by trees. All the comforts of a home one could ask for. 4 very close college friends with our wives spent 3 days and 2 and
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Beautiful property and loved the proximity of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Wonderfully scenic, great property. Clean, cozy & spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house sat on two fenced acres which was mostly why we picked it. Our dog loved the freedom to run around. The walk to the lake was gorgeous and peaceful. The house had what we needed, as others have mentioned, it’s older so keep that in mind if you need fancy brand new interiors. It was exceptionally clean and just great for our escape from the Vegas heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stars galore!
Off the beaten path and away from the city lights. Pet and kid friendly. Stayed for a long summer weekend with the whole family. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outdoor heaven
My family and I had the greatest time at this Parks location. It is close to Williams and Flagstaff. The remote feature...if you are a star gazer, this place is for you. My eight year old granddaughter rated this location five stars. The best feature is that the location is close to the forest preserve and the hiking trail is great. My dogs gave that a five wags rating. If I plan another trip for Northern Arizona, I will use this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We really enjoyed our stay. This place is family friendly and is equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and great for our dogs
The house was nice and clean and good size for us, our three teens and dogs. The large yard is fenced and our dogs could have stayed out there all day! My teens didn’t quite appreciate it as much because of the no wi-fi. We have AT&T and I was hoping for better service but it was hit and miss to say the least. Next time we’ll just leave the teens at home! Lol
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P., Aguila

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Location
We had a great stay at Chris's property. Almost everything we needed was available in the home. The only thing we found would be helpful is a measuring cup (there could have been one and I just did not find it) and a clearer address visible from the street. We recommend this property and are considering booking a stay over the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, quiet property with plenty of room .
This house has plenty of room and a nice fenced yard for dogs. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

TAMI W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great area and home
Worked out great for our group and Chris was easy to reach and very responsive!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
good location
We wanted a rural cabin, the location was perfect. The property was extremely difficult to find because the address was very small and inconspicuous. In addition, the VRBO picture of the property is the view from the back yard, not the view from the front street or side street, therefore if you are driving around looking for the house in the picture, you will not see it from the road. The mosquitos were unbearable, thousands swarming at all times (even in full sun) day and night, there is no way to escape them, many even got inside the house despite our best efforts to keep them out, be sure to bring a lot of repellant. We all (humans and dogs) left with many bites even though we were all wearing mosquito spray. There is no wifi and cellular service does not work in the house but it did work if you go for a drive down the road. The house was very clean. There were a lot of hummingbirds and that was very nice, we would have liked to sit outside and watch them but could not do that without being attacked by mosquitos. It was nice to wake up to roosters crowing and to have a large fenced yard so the dogs could run and play. We rented a home in a rural area where we could enjoy the outdoors for a long weekend, and this home had all the enjoyable qualities but the mosquito problem made it impossible to be outside, so we spent most or our time indoors and that was quite disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greatly enjoyed
Last minute trip we we enjoyed everything about the vacation would recommend to everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time Well Spent
First of all, Chris was excellent at communication. Their location gives you the off grid feeling, but still close to some services. According to the property info the lake was said to be a 10min walk. However, we rode bikes and it was actually about a 12-15min ride, so we assume walking will be longer. Lastly, if mosquitoes like you, it’s highly recommended to bring repellent in the warm months as they made a feast of us! We thought we were safe in the house, and the last night we noticed an old gash in the kitchen window screen which explained why so many were swarming in the house. All in all, it was still a wonderful experience for people to spend quality time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anni N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Very nice place! Had plenty of room for our big family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H., College Station, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Week in Parks
My family loved our time at this house. It more than met our needs. The hike down to the lake was also a great hike and the scenery was gorgeous. Only an hour and 20 minute drive to the South Rim made this location perfect for our family. We will do this again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Seju J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
No mobile service
We booked a stay in December 2021 and did not stay here at all. We ended up booking another place the same night since there was no mobile reception in the house at all. The listing states that there is no wifi but excellent mobile reception. We had two different carriers in our family and no one had any bars. This was a working vacation and we needed to be able to use our mobile hotspot and could not. The road into the property was also very difficult in the wintery weather. The owner did not refund any part of our stay even though the mobile service was misrepresented. We were so stressed out and ended up going over budget on this vacation since we had to pay premium to pay for another place to stay. The owner could have at least refunded up part of our stay. If you need any cell reception, I would not recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Beautiful place and so accommodating very comfortable beds felt safe and secure, well stocked kitchen , could not have asked for better.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin L., Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place, would definitely go again!
Great place, secluded but not far from anything you need. Great for the kids too with the outdoor toys and room to roam!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Christiann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace & quiet
It was exactly what we needed. Quiet, wonderful room for our city dog to run, gorgeous views and the perfect location to experience the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Sedona. The kids LOVED the trampoline too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vickie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Wonderful home to stay in while visiting Grand Canyon and other area attractions. There is plenty of room in the house. Anything you can think of is provided, the only things you need to bring are your clothes. The stars are amazing and watching the hummingbirds on the deck was so relaxing. The drive back on the gravel road was very scenic, we saw lots of elk. I only saw one neighbor mowing their grass so maybe not mowing the grass is an Arizona thing, but the grass was so long that the kids couldn’t play in the fenced in yard, that is the only negative thing. Will stay here again when in the area. Thank you Chris for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Coleen M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Northern AZ retreat
This house was a great home base for day trips. We saw so much of Arizona that we haven't seen! Bearizona is a must! My children did have a hard time not having WiFi. I thought they could attach to my hotspot on my phone but the cell service was spotty for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It fit our needs very well
We are a family of five (children 18-20-22) there was enough room for all of us to fit comfortably. There was a lot of attention paid by the owners to the needs of those staying at their home. There were plenty of supplies (bedding/ cooking utensils/ etc.) The road getting to the home is a way off the main roads (gravel/ unpaved) but it adds to the RUSTIC appeal of the home and area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by chris dockter

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My wife and a have been in Flagstaff since we were young, we went to Flagstaff high school. We married and moved to Parks to enjoy the space and beauty. We have 2 small children and both work full time jobs. We moved back to Flagstaff for the kids activities and to be a bit closer to work but could not part with our country home that we love so we decided to share it with others in order to be able to keep it. Flagstaff is only about 20 min from Parks.

Why they chose this property

We loved the calm and quietness of the country side and simplistic living away from the busy city life.

What makes this property unique

We wanted space to have pets (they came first) and places for the kids (they were next) to play. We love to garden you will see my glorious Clematis, Columbine, trees and numerous wild flowers. We enjoy to sit by the campfire on a still evening and gaze at the night sky. Fully covered deck with furniture, picnic table, plenty of lawn chairs.

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