Nakai Trail Vacation Rental | 4-BR A-Frame in Kachina Village, Flagstaff | Loft • Firepit • Game Rm • Sauna • New Bathroom

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A cabin with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs in a forest setting.
Challenge family and friends to a game of tabletop bowling, then relax and recharge in the private infrared sauna after a day of Flagstaff adventures.
Gather in the cozy family room featuring a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, oversized sectional, Smart TV, and peaceful views of the surrounding Ponderosa pines.
A dining area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A table with a bottle of wine, a basket of snacks, and a bag of chips.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
Sleeps 124 bedrooms6 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Flagstaff, AZ
  • Place, Kachina Trail
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Forest Highlands Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Arizona University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living room 2

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Nakai Trail Vacation Rental | 4-BR A-Frame in Kachina Village, Flagstaff | Loft • Firepit • Game Rm • Sauna • New Bathroom

Escape to this spacious Flagstaff vacation rental in the peaceful Kachina Village neighborhood, just minutes from Downtown Flagstaff, Arizona Snowbowl, and Route 66, with easy access to the Grand Canyon and Sedona. Recently upgraded with a third full bathroom and private sauna, this mountain retreat features a game room, cozy loft, multiple living areas, and a fully equipped kitchen, making it perfect for family vacations, ski trips, and outdoor adventures.

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NEXT LEVEL GUEST EXPERIENCE | NEXAERO CONCIERGE PORTAL

• NexAero transforms your trip from a simple stay into a true experience with our all-in-one Concierge Portal your hub for local eats, curated activities, attractions, guidebooks, and exclusive add-ons
• Build your perfect stay with AI-powered planning tools plus easy access to essentials, baby gear, and personalized upgrades before you arrive
• Step into a fully connected home with smart controls for lighting, locks, and climate all designed for a seamless, comfortable experience

NexAero is also available by phone or text to assist with any issues that cannot be addressed through the CONCIERGE PORTAL!




Nestled in the peaceful Kachina Village community, this private mountain retreat sits on a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by towering pines and miles of outdoor recreation. Step outside to nearby hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails, or explore Northern Arizona's most iconic destinations, all within an easy drive.

Nearby Attractions & Outdoor Adventure

🟣 Arizona Snowbowl – 24 miles
🟣 Historic Downtown Flagstaff & Route 66 – 10 miles
🟣 Lowell Observatory – 11 miles
🟣 Walnut Canyon National Monument – 20 miles
🟣 San Francisco Peaks & Humphreys Peak – 33 miles
🟣 Wupatki National Monument – 40 miles
🟣 Meteor Crater Natural Landmark – 52 miles
🟣 Grand Canyon National Park – 95 miles (about 1.5 hours)
🟣 Direct access to hiking, mountain biking, and OHV trails nearby

Golf Courses

🟣 Pine Canyon Club – 10 miles
🟣 Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club – 12 miles
🟣 Aspen Valley Golf Club – 13 miles
🟣 Continental Golf Club – 18 miles

Travel

🟣 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport – 6 miles (10 to 15 minutes)

Whether you're planning a ski trip, hiking adventure, Grand Canyon excursion, or relaxing mountain getaway, this is the perfect home base for exploring everything Flagstaff has to offer.

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NAKAI TRAIL ACCESS DETAILS

Guests have access to the entire facility save a the owners closet in the Master Bedroom, Wood Shed, & a storage area under the house.

THE SPACE – WOODED CABIN RETREAT (2,100 SQ FT)
❤️ Why Guests Love It

✔ Peaceful cabin surrounded by towering Ponderosa pines
✔ Private downstairs suite, perfect for multiple families or groups
✔ Fully Stocked kitchen with premium LG appliances
✔ Private sauna, game room, and entertainment loft
✔ Gigabit WiFi with mesh coverage for work or streaming
✔ Minutes from Downtown Flagstaff, Arizona Snowbowl, Route 66, and the Grand Canyon

Escape to this spacious mountain retreat designed for relaxation, adventure, and quality time together. With multiple living areas, a private downstairs suite, a fully remodeled kitchen, entertainment spaces, and a newly added sauna, there's plenty of room for everyone to spread out while still enjoying time together.

LAYOUT & ACCESS
✔ Private smart-lock entrances for both upstairs and downstairs
✔ Access upstairs via exterior stairs or interior garage staircase
✔ Ideal layout for multiple families, couples, or friends traveling together

MAIN LIVING AREA
The heart of the home features an open-concept design connecting the living room, kitchen, dining area, loft, and bedrooms.

Living Room
✔ Cozy gas fireplace
✔ 60" Smart TV with streaming apps
✔ Alexa smart speaker
✔ Fast gigabit WiFi throughout

Fully Equipped Kitchen
✔ Newly remodeled with premium LG appliances
✔ Gas cooktop and oven with built-in air fryer
✔ Large island with seating for up to 10
✔ Keurig coffee maker (starter pods included)
✔ Toaster, blender, waffle maker, cookware, dishes, and glassware
✔ Pantry basics and cleaning supplies provided

Dining Area
✔ Dining for 10 to 11 guests
✔ Cozy gas stove for added ambiance
✔ Direct access to front and back patios
✔ Open loft overlooking the main living space

LOFT

A favorite hangout for kids and adults alike.
✔ Sleeps up to 3 guests
✔ Twin memory foam beds
✔ 4K Smart TV with Fubo
✔ Xbox Series S, Nintendo console, and DVD player
✔ USB charging stations

BEDROOMS (4 TOTAL)
Every bedroom includes premium bedding, extra blankets, storage, USB charging, and Alexa.

Downstairs Private Suite

✔ Queen memory foam bed
✔ Private entrance
✔ Workspace
✔ 43" Smart TV
✔ Private en-suite bathroom

Bear Room
✔ Queen bed
✔ 43" Smart TV
✔ Shared full bathroom

Patio Room (Middle)
✔ Queen bed
✔ Private backyard access
✔ Shared full bathroom

Primary Suite
✔ King adjustable bed
✔ Private en-suite bathroom
✔ 50" Smart TV
✔ Comfortable seating area

BATHROOMS & LAUNDRY
✔ Three full bathrooms
✔ Fresh towels and hair dryers
✔ Premium vegan toiletries
✔ Washer and dryer with detergent provided
✔ Laundry baskets in every bedroom
GAME ROOM

✔ Shuffleboard
✔ Darts
✔ Bowling game
✔ Lounge seating with Alexa
✔ Full-size refrigerator
✔ Sauna

OUTDOOR LIVING
Backyard
✔ Private gated yard surrounded by Ponderosa pines
✔ Smokeless fire pit
✔ Gas fire table
✔ BBQ grill
✔ Picnic table and outdoor dining

Front Patio
✔ Comfortable seating
✔ Beautiful sunset and forest views
✔ Outdoor Dining Table

EXTRAS

✔ Newly added private sauna
✔ Gigabit mesh WiFi throughout the home
✔ Remote workspace
✔ Board games, DVDs, and local guidebooks
✔ Garage and driveway parking for up to four vehicles
✔ Exterior security cameras facing outward for guest safety










🚗 Getting Around Kachina Village & Flagstaff

🟣 Just 10 minutes to Historic Downtown Flagstaff and Route 66
🟣 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport – 6 miles (10 to 15 minutes)
🟣 Easy access to Interstate 17 and Interstate 40 for trips to Sedona, the Grand Canyon, Arizona Snowbowl, and Northern Arizona attractions
🟣 Uber and Lyft are available throughout the Flagstaff area
🟣 Mountain Line public transit provides service between Kachina Village and Downtown Flagstaff, NAU, shopping, restaurants, and local attractions
🟣 Ample on-site parking makes exploring Northern Arizona easy


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NAKAI TRAIL ADDITIONAL NOTES & HOUSE RULES

We require that guests complete our Pre-Arrival Form & House Terms & Lease within 24 hours of booking. These forms are sent as a link immediately after booking to both the venue message. Your reservation is not confirmed until these forms are complete. If forms are not complete within the 24 hour period NexAero Vacation Rentals reserves the right to cancel booking reservation. - Primary Booking Guest must be 25 yrs of age & must be physically staying at property. Primary guest is responsible for all guests.

Please be aware that the house can accommodate up to 12 but there is an additional fee of $20/night/person over 8 guests for additional cleaning and associated costs. This is clearly shown when you enter guests numbers and is stated again in the house terms that are required to be signed within 24hrs.

As a note we reserve the right to hold a deposit. We determine if a deposit will be held largely based on the range and quality of your past reviews, and the scope of your group.

The deposit will be $300 and will be required at booking or at least one week before arrival. The deposit will be requested formally through Airbnb and will be returned through Airbnb. Our policy is to return the deposit within 3-5 days of a stay checkout. The deposit will be returned in full if the house is left as found.

We will allow up to Qty 2 dog/s upon approval of qty & breed. There will be an additional fee of $15/night and a total deposit of $500. The Additional pet fees will be collected as a separate transaction after booking. We do require that pets are kenneled when left at property and that all messes are properly disposed of (they can be left in our garbage in baggies).

In addition to possible deposits we may also perform basic background checks. These checks are of a stoplight nature and we do not see any personal information.

We request deposits and do background checks to assure and protect the quality of experience for you and future guests.

A cancellation fee of 4% may be held to cover admin and CC fees.

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AZ TPT License: 21486879
AZ Property Management License: 21520404
Coconino Permit No: STR-24-0680

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
- Complete Pre-Arrival form & short-term contract within 24hrs via secure link sent after booking. Not signing may lead to cancellation.
- All pets must be disclosed prior to arrival & pet fees/deposit paid
- Early or Late checkin/outs cannot always be accommodated.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2743686vb
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
This property accepts cash
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

About the area

Flagstaff

Flagstaff is home to this cabin. Lowell Observatory is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oak Creek Canyon and Slide Rock State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Coconino County Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Walkup Skydome.
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Flagstaff, AZ

What's nearby

  • Kachina Trail - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Forest Highlands Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Northern Arizona University - 9 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Lowell Observatory - 16 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Arizona Snowbowl - 41 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 20 min drive
  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hilltop House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nakai Trail Vacation Rental | 4-BR A-Frame in Kachina Village, Flagstaff | Loft • Firepit • Game Rm • Sauna • New Bathroom pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nakai Trail Vacation Rental | 4-BR A-Frame in Kachina Village, Flagstaff | Loft • Firepit • Game Rm • Sauna • New Bathroom?

As of 1 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nakai Trail Vacation Rental | 4-BR A-Frame in Kachina Village, Flagstaff | Loft • Firepit • Game Rm • Sauna • New Bathroom on 2 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,504, 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 Nakai Trail Vacation Rental | 4-BR A-Frame in Kachina Village, Flagstaff | Loft • Firepit • Game Rm • Sauna • New Bathroom?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nakai Trail Vacation Rental | 4-BR A-Frame in Kachina Village, Flagstaff | Loft • Firepit • Game Rm • Sauna • New Bathroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nakai Trail Vacation Rental | 4-BR A-Frame in Kachina Village, Flagstaff | Loft • Firepit • Game Rm • Sauna • New Bathroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nakai Trail Vacation Rental | 4-BR A-Frame in Kachina Village, Flagstaff | Loft • Firepit • Game Rm • Sauna • New Bathroom located?

Located in Flagstaff, this family-friendly cabin is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kachina Trail, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Coconino County Fairgrounds and Fort Tuthill Military History Museum. Riordon Mansion and Walkup Skydome are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just finished our first stay at the Nakai Trail cabin, and couldn't be happier with our time there. The host, Mike, was exceptional with his clear and prompt communication, and the cabin was exactly as shown in the listing. The kitchen is very well equipped for those who like to cook during their stay. There are plenty of seating areas throughout the house with comfortable furniture. The front deck is really nice for sitting out in the sunshine and cool air. And the neighborhood is really walkable, with access to the wooded trails to the wetlands nearby. All in all, an exceptional stay. We wouldn't hesitate to return on our next visit to Flagstaff.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked very well for our family to stay together and celebrate our son's graduation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well stocked , the wine was a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This place had everything we needed and more. Quiet neighborhood. Place was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute & cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! The backyard and grill were super awesome. We loved staying here with our family!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described. Clean & homey. Easy access. Great for larger family. Beware of driveway as it is a bit steep & hard to drive & walk up when icy. Even 4 wheel drive cars struggled. Wish someone would have cleared the driveway or salted it prior. Nonetheless, it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis L.

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

NAU Graduation Getaway

Our family had a wonderful time celebrating our daughter's graduation from NAU. Location and amenities were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edmond L.

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

Great place!!

Very clean and great home. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you very Much! We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice

The house was clean and had everything we needed. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Was a pleasure to host Cathy! House was left in great shape, all rules followed. Highly recommend, and would gladly host again !
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a fun time in the area! The cabin was as expected.Next door neighbors yard was a mess with trash and junk in the front yard, driveway, porch etc. Looked like it has been there for a while. Given that, we wouldn’t stay here again. Too many other options in nicer/cleaner areas for the money. I’m giving the host grace on my rating because they were good to work with and communicated well with me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry W.

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

Great Place to Stay

This property was very clean and has a great lay out and location. Home was very clean. Hosts are exceptional in keeping in contact with us prior and during our stay, they were very prompt answering any questions we had. We will definitely stay again. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Hi Jerry - you and yours were absolutely perfect guests! Communication was awesome and you left our home in great shape. Thank you again and we would love to have you back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edmond L.

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

Beautiful and Cozy Home

We had such an incredible time in this beautiful home. The property was so well taken care of and has everything you could possibly need. The hosts even left a little basket of treats and wine for us when we checked in. We traveled with hopes of being able to relax and play in the snow and that’s exactly what we got. I would highly recommend staying here and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you Edmond & so glad you and yours got to play in the snow! We were also very happy you enjoyed the welcome basket and wine - we know our guests often get to our home after a long, and sometimes difficult, trip and so like to leave that small token to help all relax! We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anahi R.

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

2022 Graduation Trip

It was a very nice stay! Also, it was our first time doing a family trip and staying all together for our NAU graduate. This home left us wanting us to make more trips in the near future! We felt very welcomed, everything was so nicely put together and organized, the communication with the owners was amazing we did not encounter any type of issue whatsoever. 100% recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Was such a pleasure hosting- kind of guests that makes doing what we do such an enjoyable experience! Would welcome back at any of our properties!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great house. Booking and communication cumbersome.

The house was great. It was very clean. Everyone enjoyed the house. My only complaints were more blankets are needed on the beds than just a thin coverlet for cold flagstaff nights. it was very roomy but could use a third bathroom especially the room in the basement. We didn't use that room at all for that reason. Booking was difficult as after booking on vrbo you had to jump through several hoops on another management company site as well. They also would not communicate through vrbo like other places.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thanks Gina - appreciate your response. We are owners and also manage properties professionally with the ultimate goal of creating 5 star experiences. Once a guest books we ask the guest to complete an arrival form to better prepare for our guests and to sign a lease, both of these are links. This is a fairly standard process these days to assure that hosts provide the best experience to all guests! We also communicate via email once booked as many do not check the app. Where folks prefer one communication method over the other we typically receive a request. We have built our business on world class COMMUNICATION and FAST RESPONSE to guest requests! We also stock plenty of blankets in each room, we just don’t place on bed as our guests like to tailor to their need via thermostat, fireplaces, and additional blankets. We are also very clear on the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and where they are in the house, including pics. The downstairs room you referred to is actually a first floor, not a basement (house does not have a basement). Many of our guests love this spacious room with its own entry, new queen bed, dedicated TV and supplemental heat!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ray E.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very nice place!

What a wonderful property located in Kachina Village. I stayed here with my family and my SA. Property is very unique in a busy neighborhood with friendly neighbors. The deck out front and back are very nice and great places to relax. We didn’t utilize the pit and bbq as it was a bit cold for us but was great to have that option. One thing to note is the main bedroom king is 2 twins put together. It didn’t bother me but worth noting as any middle sleepers would definitely notice. Also the downstairs bedroom to access the bathroom/main living area you have to go outside and up the deck stairs OR thru the garage area. But the great thing about the downstairs bedroom is the outdoor access. Great idea. My only con is that the big draw for me to book was the game room for my family/kids looked super fun and is amazing that the hosts had these amenities to use, however, there’s an indoor camera facing this gaming area and I was a bit uncomfortable letting my kids play alone with it there recording us. If you’re staying in the downstairs bedroom and you want to go upstairs thru the garage the camera will surely capture you as you go to the restroom. Wear clothes!! lol Otherwise it was pretty property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Hi Ray, Thanks for your feedback. However, it is unfortunate that you did not realize that the camera is unplugged, and is no longer functional. We are very clear in our write ups, that we have ONLY OUTWARD facing cameras for security purposes only when the property is vacant. We did not have much communication with you, and would have put you at ease if you had reached out. We do take hosting very seriously, and wish we could have had that communication to put you at ease.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Heidi D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mountain cabin with offensive odor

We stayed at this rental Sept 23rd -Sept 26th. Upon checking in Friday night, we noticed a mothball smell. It was late and we were tired; we unloaded and went to find rooms to sleep in. There were three bedrooms on the main floor. Walking into the small middle bedroom (that opened to the backyard), we noticed a very strong smell. Personally, a house we owned had issues with rodents dying in the crawlspace and ductwork. This odor resembled that. We searched the room and found nothing but it smelled strongest from one of the walls. The room also had a strong chemical smell that we traced to a large Febreze plug in. The odor was so strong it also permeated a second bedroom adjacent to it. Given that it was late, we opened all the windows to air it out, emailed the owner that night and managed to find enough other beds to make do. In the morning we contacted the owner again to see what could be done – we didn’t feel like packing up and moving out since we had a short vacation and would be outside all day. The owner said they would send someone out to check the crawlspace. That night, coming back we again noticed the bedroom smell was really strong despite the windows being open all day. The owner indicated that the person did not find anything and they would give us some form of compensation. Given that we were in Flagstaff to be outdoors we decided to tough it out and not use the 2 smaller bedrooms (we had 5 people). We texted the owner photos of the bedroom wall. Sunday we left all windows open again during the day. Sunday, after talking again with the owner about this issue, they said verbally they would refund us some money and then compensate us for a future stay – and would email us details. Monday when we checked out the smell was very obvious. The mothball smell had faded. The owners gave us late check out which helped since we had a lot to pack. We went in to arrange the bed and it was nauseating. To be objective, the house appeared clean. The kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked. We were refunded the cleaning fee which was a small portion of the overall stay. We have been with many VRBO’s and we have not had such an experience as this before. On Saturday, Oct. 1st we received an e-mail from the owner. They wrote that they had taken some further actions with respect to the smell and the room seemed OK. They offered to compensate us for a future stay at the property which we will decline given the experience, and maybe look more to hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
No Smell Found As Super Hosts (on all platforms) we take reviews very seriously and so want to start by thanking these guests for staying at our home and for taking the time to write this review. We always strive to give our guests 5 - Star experiences with the foundation being communication (please check our properties)! That is why we have to say we were surprised by this review as the guest only communicated that all was fine and they understood as they owned a property in the woods. The guest did indeed communicate, as stated in the review, that there was a smell in the room that led to the backyard. Please keep in mind that the cabin is in the woods (that is the charm) but that also means the risk of animals. Because of this risk we sent in two teams the next day but, and a little to our surprise, the guests refused to allow our folks into the part of the house they were staying and where they claimed smell. The teams consisted of: - Our Professional cleaning crew - they could not Identify smell or any deceased animals under the house (the house foundation is sealed) - Professional exterminator, on routine inspection contract, also found no animals and could also not smell what the guests claimed they smelled These teams searched where they were permitted and could not find anything. As we are very sensitive to guest issues we did offer and gave a 20% discount, despite not being able to get our team into the house in any way to confirm or address the noted issue. If we had been able to get in the area and trace any smell we may have been able to address the issue more directly at the time. As it stands, we did find a rodent outside the house much later after their stay. The rodent was under the porch in the backyard, immediately adjacent to the room that was referenced. By this time the rodent had no smell whatsoever (we had VRBO/BNB guests that stayed after and reported no issue!. If we had been allowed into the house/room we suspect that we could have found the little guy outside and addressed this more immediately & directly. Since then we have fenced off the outside porch and have extended our paid exterminator services to this area! Your Hosts - Mike & Tammy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry L.

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

Wonderful Cabin Retreat

Our family had another wonderful retreat at this cabin. This was our second visit and it was everything we expected and more. Once again the house had all the amenities we needed and could have wanted. It was so nice to be greeted with snacks and a bottle of wine when we arrived. The house is spacious, comfortable and very clean. We love the large living room with an awesome stone fireplace with gas logs and big tv with lots of program options. The open sitting/dining/kitchen area feels very cozy and a great place to spread out, relax, and enjoy family meals and activities. We really enjoyed the decks, the backyard fire pit, and shuffleboard and other games. The beds are very clean and comfortable, and the view is beautiful! We had a wonderful retreat from our everyday hustle and bustle! Mike and Tammy have totally gone the extra mile to make this cabin a relaxing and fun place to stay! Thank you Mike and Tammy for making the cabin one of our favorite destinations! We very much appreciate your exceptional hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eva R.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mike & Tammy Louderback

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We found flagstaff in 2020 and fell in love with the outdoor lifestyle, wonderful people, & breadth of activities all year long. Soon after we bought this house and decided to share our experiences with others through Short Term Rental Sites.

We added Prescott, AZ to our list of homes in 2022 and are now excited to share the breadth of activities here!

We enjoy and look forward to creating more than just a stay for folks, we pride ourselves in Continuously Improving to create Experiences and memories!

Mike & Tammy

Why they chose this property

This A-Frame Cabin property is located in Rustic Kachina Village just minutes from downtown Flagstaff but still with driving distance of the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and several other national monuments and attractions. You will love the secluded and quiet setting for relaxing with family and friends!

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English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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