Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp

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A narrow hallway with wooden steps leading to a dark staircase.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, a microwave, and a ceiling fan.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a microwave. There is a dining table with a quilted table runner.
A hallway with a white door, a wall-mounted abstract painting, and a wooden sculpture.
A room with a black leather sofa, a clock on the wall, a painting of a desert landscape, and a small table with a box and a tissue box.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Painted Desert

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Toys
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

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Joseph City, AZ
  • Place, Painted Desert
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wigwam Motel
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Standin' on the Corner Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Joseph City

Located in Joseph City, this condo is in a rural area. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Navajo County Historical Society Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Painted Desert and Homolovi Ruins State Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
Map
Joseph City, AZ

What's nearby

  • Painted Desert - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wigwam Motel - 13 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Northland Pioneer College - 15 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Homolovi Ruins State Park - 16 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Standin' on the Corner Park - 22 min drive - 44.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mr. G's Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bussin Waffles - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Smoke N Blade Bbq - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp on 30 Nov 2026 start from AU$316, 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 Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp located?

This family-friendly Joseph City condo building is located in a rural location, steps from Painted Desert and within 12 mi (20 km) of Hidden Cove Golf Course and Navajo County Historical Society Museum. Wigwam Motel is 10.3 mi (16.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Our host Kelly was always available when I had a question. I loved the location and how easy it was to visit family and see the surrounding sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A more than comfortable place to stay with all accommodations that is needed for even a lengthy stay. Host was top notch and acceptable response times.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly located between the Grand Canyon and the Petrified Forest, this place is exactly what a family traveling with pets needs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly was a top notch Host with great response time and communication.The facility was as comfortable as being at home.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay for Petrified Forest NP!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Nice place has everything you need. We enjoyed staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
This is a functional unit but with some issues. It will sleep 6 as advertised, but where those 6 will sit if they wish to be together is a problem. There are 4 chairs at the table in the dining portion of the kitchen. The living room has a reclining chair and a couch; the padding on the couch has seen better days, so anyone sitting there is in a hole or feeling a hard frame. We received check-in instructions that included directions on how to find it, directions on how to work the lock, and WiFi info. All appropriate and clear. There was no info, either beforehand or in the house, about the climate controls or what to do with trash. We received no check-out instructions. The unit is very close to I-40, the BNSF railroad, and the road in front of the complex (old rte 66), so noise can be noticeable. Having said that, appliances were all in good working order, and beds were fine. Neither the best nor the worst place we have stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to visit Petrified Forest NP, etc!

The owner has nicely decorated the property to make guests feel at home and excited about visiting Route 66, the national park and other attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect just what we needed w/d full kitchen tv king size bed we even rented it again for our friend that will be working there next month thank you Kelly
Stayed 31 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great small apartment with a perfect location for exploring Painted Desert and Petrified Forest. We have stayed at many places and thia was probably the most f
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice Makes you feel right at home. Everything you need is there. Check in was easy and the kitchen had everything you need and more.. Many extras make this the perfect place. Already planning to return to this property
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and clean

Host put thoughtful intention into decor, books and games. Enjoyed how clean everything was and it was easy to relax.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Clean

Great cozy place to stay. Perfect for a family. My teens enjoyed the smoothies and other breakfast items in the freezer. The home was super clean and had very comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joseph city AZ

Very nice property owner responded promptly. It was a great location for our weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay! Small space.

We really enjoyed our stay, and had zero issues! One thing to be aware of is that it’s a small space for the number of beds available. We made it work with no problems, but you might want to be aware. Kelly was helpful and had a great option for us. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Never could get in, left stranded by the owner. Had to find other accommodations, after trying to reach owner for access for 2 hours
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and quaint

This place is centrally located to all of the major sites: Petrified forest. Meteor Crater, Walnut Canyon, and Flagstaff. Apartment was stocked with all our needs, especially the tea selections, kudoz. There were plenty of in house activities when the weather did not coincide with our plans, i.e books, games and tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home base for our adventures in Petrified Forest

Kelly was a phenomenal host and communicated within minutes both times I had a question. The home was very clean and came equipped with full breakfast- oatmeal, waffles, pancakes and smoothies! That was so appreciated! We loved being able to use the washer/dryer before heading out for our next stop. The home also had various Disney books and games which our girls loved. Neighborhood felt safe too. Would highly recommend this VRBO and would gladly stay here again. Thanks Kelly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Sufficient

The check-in information that was send was obviously written during Covid- disinfecting supplies found in the property- but no longer supplied in the property.The property is a split-level, stairs going upstairs to the bedrooms and stairs going down to the living room and kitchen. The steps have a rise of 9 inches [1.5 - 2 inches taller than standard code]. I would not recommend this property for someone with mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good value, location just okay

It doesn't look like much from the outside but the interior is a very nice apartment that mostly worked great for our family. The remote-control AC units, however, were not working in any way we could figure out. We had attempted to contact the owner via vrbo ahead of time and not heard back, although we did not try the listed phone number which we would have had it been hotter those few days. Also, it's worth knowing that although there are two restaurants in town, neither was open any of the days we were there, in part due to staffing shortages. So if staying here, assume you'll be eating in Holbrook or plan to cook (the kitchen is pretty well-appointed).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Rundown Neighborhood

We did not stay at the apartment, when we drove into the neighborhood it was very unkempt and dirty and when we approached the actual apartment there were several men sitting in the doorway and standing outside. We did not feel safe and notified the owner. He was nice but offered no recourse other than we should not feel unsafe and should go on to the apartment. We got a hotel room for our time there, as my gut instinct was not to return to this apartment. I lost the money, cleaming fee etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
We were very saddened and disappointed that Nancy and her husband did not even give the wonderful family town of Joseph City a fair chance. By not even stopping as they drove past and prejudging the wonderful condo based upon the rural agricultural nature and historic appearance of our small hometown farming community they truly missed out on a treasure of down to earth friendly and helpful country people and a stay at a condo right on Route 66 that has over a few years now received several hundred reviews from multiple listing agencies of 4.95 to 5.0 as well as a prior 5.0 rating here on VRBO prior to Nancy’s unfortunately, uninformed review. As world travelers ourselves we have worked very hard to imagine every possible convenience and amenity that we would like to see as guests and that would make our condo stand out as an over the top place of comfort, art and respite for adventurers exploring northern Arizona. Based on our reviews we have succeeded in a big way. It was unfortunately apparent that Nancy’s review may not even be for the correct location. The structure of the condos are such that there is not even an entry door as she describes for anyone to congregate at. Each condo has its own entrance. The only people that are at the complex would be the families of the wonderful people that live here and call our town “Home” for themselves and their children. These residents would be at their individual condos, not the vacation unit. We are saddened that preconceived misconceptions and prejudice deprived Nancy and her husband of the same wonderful stay and experience that so many others have rated as outstanding! Nancy did not request a refund and as she had refused to get out of her vehicle or even stop to actually see the place or verify that she was at the correct address on the day of her scheduled arrival there was no option for a refund as the condo was available, spotlessly clean, unused and reserved for her exclusive use during her entire scheduled stay. Perhaps the VRBO experience isn’t the best option for those that desire an urban, manicured, fluffed and sterile environment free of any time worn character and history. As Northern Arizona’s oldest city Joseph City has much to offer to those that are not blinded by misconceptions and prejudice and we go out of our way to make every guest feel special and cared for. We just can’t do that for those that never even attempt their stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joseph City Stay

There were 4 of us staying at this property. We enjoyed our stay! It was a convenient place to stay close to the Petrified Forest and DoBells Ranch. The kitchen had everything we needed except for a frying pan. It was well stocked. It was great to have the washing machine and dryer. We had fun playing Arizona trivia and the canvas art 9f the area was beautiful. The books available were informative and interesting. Check in time is 5:00 and it would have been nicer to check in earlier for us. We couldn’t get in any earlier because there were people staying there ahead of us and I guess it takes that long to get it cleaned. The one thing that was could have improved was we did not get the Wi-Fi code and it was not written down anywhere. We were unable to get email or information for about three hours after our arrival. I had to go outside to email our host. All of this could have been avoided if it was written down somewhere. Our host apologized and told us that we were suppose to get it from Vrbo. Otherwise our stay was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This VRBO property fit our needs

We stayed in Kelly's VRBO apartment in Joseph City for three nights. It is split level with the bedrooms and bathroom upstairs and the kitchen, breakfast table, and living room downstairs. The downstairs is mostly below ground so not a lot of windows and the kitchen window looked out on an enclosure with apartments across the way. The rooms are on the smaller side, but certainly comfortable for a small group. The apartment is located directly across from a nice park with a large grass area and picnic tables. There are trains that pass by, but the noise wasn't disruptive. The apartment was well stocked with lots of pots and pans, cutlery, teas and coffee, spices, olive oil, paper goods, etc. Similarly, the bathroom was well stocked with shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and pretty nice towels. Kelly is a really good host. He responded to our emails quickly, provided food for breakfasts, and left all sorts of books and games. He also did a good job decorating the apartment in a ‘Route 66’ theme. Being truthful here, if you are looking for an upscale residence, this isn’t it, but it is one of the nicest lodgings you will find in Joseph City. That said, Kelly’s apartment was clean, functional, relatively inexpensive, and located only about a 30 minute drive from the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert which were our main focus, so, all in all, we were pleased with the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was just perfect and exactly as advertised. I asked to shift the schedule a couple times and host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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