Private Old Town Oasis WALK to shops and restaurants! CLOSE TO SEDONA & JEROME!
This Prickly Pear option features a two-story home that includes the Prickly Pear Penthouse upstairs and a completely private, handicap-accessible King Suite on the lower level. The home is located right on Main Street in Historic Old Town Cottonwood, just steps from wine-tasting rooms, restaurants, and shopping yet far enough to ensure quite tranquility when in the home.
Upstairs you’ll enjoy a fully private 2-bedroom, 1-bath penthouse. Both bedrooms feature super-comfortable king-size beds with crisp 100% cotton linens and four king pillows per bed. Gleaming hardwood floors run throughout the space, which is light, bright, and beautifully maintained. The luxury spa bathroom includes a large walk-in tiled shower, double vanities, and plush spa-quality towels.
The fully equipped kitchen has stainless-steel appliances and everything you need—plates, cookware, utensils, paper products, blender, full-size coffee maker, toaster, margarita and wine glasses, and more.
Downstairs, you’ll have a completely private King Suite featuring a King-size bed, full-size sleeper sofa, large living and dining area, full bathroom, and kitchenette. It truly is a suite fit for a King (or Queen), complete with its own private entrance and handicap accessibility. A large shared laundry room in the building is also available for your use. Enjoy strong, fast 5G WiFi throughout the entire home and property. We’ve partnered with local companies to offer our guests exclusive discounts on area experiences including hot-air balloon rides, helicopter tours, wineries and tasting rooms, horseback riding, kayaking, and more. The property sits on a lush half-acre garden oasis designed for outdoor living at its best. Enjoy multiple outdoor dining and seating areas, a rooftop deck, cornhole, ping pong, a fire pit, pergola, and a stainless-steel gas grill. You’re within walking distance of everything Old Town Cottonwood has to offer—art galleries, bike rentals, wine tasting rooms, restaurants, and shops, plus a small park right across the street. Sedona is just 20 minutes away, Jerome only 5 miles, and the Grand Canyon about 1.5 hours. It’s the perfect blend of convenience and quiet privacy.
PLEASE NOTE We also rent out the front 2-bedroom home, so the backyard and parking area may be shared if it is booked at the same time.
If you’d like full privacy, you can add it to your booking and enjoy exclusive use of the entire property.
Please note: The Prickly Pear Penthouse is accessed by an exterior flight of stairs, so guests must be able to climb stairs to access that part of the home. Enjoy the half-acre outdoor garden oasis from your morning coffee to evening wine—grill dinner, relax by the gas fire pit, or unwind under the shaded pergola. The property is spotless, pristine, and charming.
No overnight guests allowed unless included in the original reservation.
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No smoking of any kind allowed in the home
No fireworks of any kind including sparklers allowed on property
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Old Town Oasis WALK to shops and restaurants! CLOSE TO SEDONA & JEROME! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Old Town Oasis WALK to shops and restaurants! CLOSE TO SEDONA & JEROME!?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Old Town Oasis WALK to shops and restaurants! CLOSE TO SEDONA & JEROME! on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$577, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Private Old Town Oasis WALK to shops and restaurants! CLOSE TO SEDONA & JEROME!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Old Town Oasis WALK to shops and restaurants! CLOSE TO SEDONA & JEROME!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Old Town Oasis WALK to shops and restaurants! CLOSE TO SEDONA & JEROME!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Old Town Oasis WALK to shops and restaurants! CLOSE TO SEDONA & JEROME! located?
Located in the centre of Cottonwood, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Old Town Center for the Arts, Arizona Stronghold Vineyards and Burning Tree Cellars. Clemenceau Heritage Museum and Cottonwood Riverfront Dog Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved our stay at Prickly Pear! It was the perfect home for our family and had everything you can imagine a family would need! It was also great for little ones with the family board games, outdoor space with a ping pong table and yoga mats, laundry room with two washers, high chairs, etc! Kristen was an incredible communicator and took the time to promptly answer any questions we had prior to our stay. We felt right at home in this welcoming space and loved every moment of our time here! We will be back!
Very clean and comfy. Great location! Had a great time!
Justin L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
29 Dec 2017
An excellent stay
My family was delighted to stay here. It was a perfect spot by the shopping center, and the decor was wonderful. I will absolutely recommend it when my friends come by.
Kelly S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Kelly! You guys were excellent guests! You and your family are welcome back at the Prickly Pear Guest House anytime! Happy New Year!
The Prickly Pear Penthouse was the perfect place for our Spring Break trip with grandkids. Clean, bright, and charming with new/modern features just steps away from shops and restaurants. We had a perfect stay and highly recommend it!
Robin B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Greg D.
17 Apr 2018
Great stay in a great area!
We stayed in the upstairs apartment for a week over Spring Break with our kids. The apartment was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed for an amazing week in Arizona. Old Town Cottonwood was a very short walk away with a ton of great restaurants and shops. As mountain bikers having the state park with fun trails so close was an added benefit. We spent a lot of time in Sedona and the surrounding area but really enjoyed having this quiet getaway in Cottonwood to come back to each evening. We used the large deck and backyard and were very glad to have them both.
The owners were very responsive and I highly recommend staying here.
Greg D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks Greg! We are so happy to hear you and your family had such a nice time at the Prickly Pear! We hope to see you guys again in the future!
Cheers!
Kristen & Glen
Very easy checkin/out and owners were great with communication, instructions and responsive when I had questions. We stayed in the penthouse upstairs apartment with two adult couples and were very comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, utensils coffee etc and everything updated inside. Super clean! We will be back!
Great location to explore Cottonwood. Short walk to all restaurants and shops. The rental was very nice and clean . Had everything needed to make our stay .
The penthouse is exactly as represented and even better! The location is A-1, 2 block walk to all of the fun downtown locations and only about 10 mins to Jerome. Need coffee, no worries, they have a fully stocked coffee station, beds are comfortable and we have 4 ladies sharing the one bathroom, which is huge by the way, no problems. Owners are extremely responsive and the property is beautiful I would highly recommend.
Five of us rented this awesome place for my daughter’s bachelorette party. The place is clean, wonderfully equipped and the owners are super hosts! Five stars all the way! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sherry G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
28 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Delightful Beyond Words!!
Fresh and charming decor....wonderful kitchen...patio with grill is perfect....backyard haven...owners were the most friendly and fun and hospitable and "eager to please" hosts we have known. Don't miss this place!.
Highly recommend Glen And Kirsten’s property for Cottonwood and the surrounding towns. Location was perfect, as well as the safety, parking, privacy, cleanliness, and amenities of the property. Communication and the check in/check out process was easy. We were so impressed with our stay and the town of Cottonwood that we began making plans to make this an annual trip! 5 stars all around!
Verified traveller
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2021
Thanks for the awesome review! We are so glad you enjoyed our home and Old Town Cottonwood! You guys were great guests and welcome back anytime!
Excellent retreat. Great location within walking distance of old downtown Cottonwood. Beautifully redone, clean, quiet and cozy. Owners were wonderful to deal with and responsive and informative
Donald C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review! We hope to have you again as guests in the future!
We made our first trip to Cottonwood this past weekend for a wedding. Staying at this lovely home made the trip even better. The property was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully appointed... we appreciated all the little details. On Friday we made the short walk into old Cottonwood and had dinner at Boccee. It was delicious, but go early as it fills up fast. We highly recommend this property, and hope to return again some day. Thank you for making it easy to leave a 5 Star Review!!!
Lisa R.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Lisa for the kind words and great review! We are so glad you enjoyed our home and Old Town Cottonwood! Thank you for taking such great care of our home and you are welcome back anytime!
Cheers,
Glen & Kristen
Our adult children stayed at the penthouse and loved everything about it! We were able to spend time together as a family and allow them the privacy they needed.
The Prickly Pear penthouse was wonderful; just what we wanted; Glen and Kristen were the ultimate hosts, very quick with answers to our (stupid) questions. Felt we were their guests in their house. The deck on the penthouse was the crowning touch, at the last minute our daughter and her family joined us and this gave us so much space to eat, and drink coffee and watch the grandchild playing in the grassy yard below, with a grape filled pergola in the back ground. We so loved it, so clean, well stocked (snacks, coffee, tea, creamer, water, popcorn, sugar etc). You must choose this one! We came from Hawaii, and the house actually reminded us of our turquoise themed beach house ( in the desert though haha). Hope to return someday. thank you for a wonderful vacation.
David Z.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann H.
16 Mar 2019
Very nice location.
A few blocks from Old Town Cottonwood. Close to Sedona and Jerome.
Comfortable 2 bedroom, with large bathroom and nice kitchen.
Nice backyard porch and patio.
Ann H.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lee W.
24 Feb 2019
You'll Like it Here
Beautiful place; sunny and well-appointed, with all details for renter comfort considered. Super considerate and helpful hosts. Great location within walking distance to Old Town Cottonwood. It was the perfect place for this retired couple and their dachshund.
Lee W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
mary i.
15 Oct 2018
Loved it very clean and great location! Would say there again, Sedona is awesome
5 star!!
mary i.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks Mary! We are so happy to hear you loved our home and we do hope to see you guys again in the future!
Cheers!
Kristen & Glen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary K.
4 May 2018
Relaxing retreat
We had to book last minute and the owners responded immediately. The apartment is beautifully decorated and sparkling clean. It was an oasis in the desert. A short walk from Old Cottonwood and the river. We especially loved watching the full moon rise while sitting on the deck. They had everything we could need in the kitchen and a guide book with things to see and do (including local restaurant menus). This is a great location for birdwatching, too. You are centrally located for day trips to Sedona, Jerome, Prescott and Flagstaff. We will definitely be booking again.
Mary K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Hi Mary!
We were so glad it worked out to be able to accommodate you last minute! You were fantastic guests and we appreciate you sharing your experience with our future guests! Please come visit the Prickly Pear Guest House again in the future!
Warmly,
Kristen & Glen
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shalini B.
9 Apr 2018
Gorgeous and comfortable house
Every small detail in this house was taken care of. The kitchen was nicely stacked. We loved getting different varieties of tea, snacks and hot chocolate for the kids. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was nice and spacious. The homeowners were very responsive and provided good instructions for check in and check out. We will definitely stay here again and recommend it to our friends.
Shalini B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Shalini!
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a great review and that you and your family had such a wonderful time! We hope to see you again in the future at the Prickly Pear!
Cheers!
Kristen & Glen
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth C.
3 Apr 2018
Clean,comfortable and cozy!
Great location. Walking distance to restaurants and bars. A halfway point for either directions . 20 min to Sedona and 20 min to Jerome. Great interior decor and layout , on the second level. Property owners responded quickly when with requests of more towels. Very clean and the beds were comfy. Would definitely come back! Elizabeth and Katherine Carota
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you Elizabeth & Katherine!
You were wonderful guests and we hope to see you again soon!
Thanks!
Kristen & Glen
A very beautiful place to stay. Very private and easy walking to center of old town cottonwood. Apartment and deck perfect for a relaxing stay. Great design. Thank you kristan and glen for your hospitality. 5 stars...easy!!!
John B.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
You were ideal guests and we were thrilled to have you as one of our very first guests! We are so happy to hear you thoroughly enjoyed our home and all that Old Town Cottonwood has to offer! Please come visit us again!
About the host
Hosted by Glen & Kristen Quackenbush
We’re so excited to share our beautiful vacation rentals with you! Our motto is Live the Life You Love, and we truly believe it—especially here in the incredible Verde Valley, just minutes from Sedona. This special corner of Arizona is full of unforgettable experiences, and our fully renovated homes are designed to be the perfect place to relax and recharge between adventures.
Let our home be your home base while you explore everything Arizona has to offer!
Why they chose this property
We chose this charming neighborhood in Historic Old Town Cottonwood because it’s one of the best places to experience the Verde Valley. You’ll find amazing restaurants, wine-tasting rooms, and unique shops all within easy walking distance of the home.
What makes this property unique
What makes this home so special is that your group gets two completely private living spaces—so you can stay together while still enjoying your own space and privacy. It’s perfect for families or groups traveling together. You’ll also love the huge outdoor entertaining area on a private half-acre lot. Located right on Main Street, you’re close enough to walk to shops and restaurants, yet far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet.
Languages:
English
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests