10/10 Excellent
Laurie H.
23 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laurie H.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Entire home
THE JOHN RIORDAN HOUSE. BUILT 1898. VACANT, BURIED FOR 60 YEARS, RESTORED 2012
Holiday home in Jerome with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Chief Surgeon's House
- Place, Jerome State Historic Park
- Place, Jerome Cemetery
- Airport, Sedona, AZ (SDX)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
THE JOHN RIORDAN HOUSE. BUILT 1898. VACANT, BURIED FOR 60 YEARS, RESTORED 2012
Step back into 1898 with all the comforts of modern day conveniences. 2 bedroom, one bath, with 1200 square feet of wood deck and flagstone patio overlooking the center of the Town of Jerome and the entire Verde Valley. Easy (vertical) walking distance to the center of town shops, wineries, restaurants. Great year round weather and peaceful mountain air evenings. Stay in a 127 years old house which was buried in mud and abandoned for 60 years.
The John Riordan House is the highest rentable space available in Jerome. It is located directly above the center of town with fantastic views of the town and valley below.
This property has received the MOST TOTAL and MOST VRBO 5 STAR REVIEWS than any other rental in Jerome. This house is listed as the one of the top 12 VRBO's in Arizona. https://www.territorysupply.com/vrbo-arizona
A full two page story of the 81 and 86 year old Riordan brothers returning to their childhood home after it was buried for over 60 years was featured in the November's 2014 issue of Arizona Highways magazine.
Because of the steep terrain and gravel roads, we do not allow motorcycles at the property. This is for safety of both our guests and our direct neighbors.
The John Riordan House is the highest rentable space available in Jerome. It is located directly above the center of town with fantastic views of the town and valley below.
This property has received the MOST TOTAL and MOST VRBO 5 STAR REVIEWS than any other rental in Jerome. This house is listed as the one of the top 12 VRBO's in Arizona. https://www.territorysupply.com/vrbo-arizona
A full two page story of the 81 and 86 year old Riordan brothers returning to their childhood home after it was buried for over 60 years was featured in the November's 2014 issue of Arizona Highways magazine.
Because of the steep terrain and gravel roads, we do not allow motorcycles at the property. This is for safety of both our guests and our direct neighbors.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TOJSTR0015
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Jerome
Located in Jerome, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Pine Shadows Golf Course and Burning Tree Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Verde Canyon Railroad and Blazin' M Ranch. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Jerome, AZ
What's nearby
- Chief Surgeon's House - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Jerome State Historic Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Jerome Cemetery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Gold King Mine & Ghost Town - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
- Verde Canyon Railroad - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Maverik Adventures First Stop - 14 min drive
- Chateau Tumbleweed - 11 min drive
- Smelter Town Brewery - 12 min drive
- VODA Boba Ice Cream & More - 16 min drive
- American Legion on Post #25 - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ben C.
26 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ben C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debora
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Debora
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
annette c.
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
annette c.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott V.
18 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Scott V.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
annette c.
12 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
annette c.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bryanyeck 5.
31 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overnight stay.
Bryanyeck 5.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Denise
28 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Denise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
robert s.
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular Views!
robert s.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keith
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Curtis Z., Amarillo, TX USA
25 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay!
Curtis Z.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sam W.
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
Sam W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joann B.
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Joann B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dennis
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Dennis
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin C.
21 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most Relaxing!
Benjamin C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tobias M.
6 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better than expected
Tobias M.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nathan M.
12 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house and view
Nathan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ross A.
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Love Jerome
Ross A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristin L.
18 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
History Beautifully Displayed
Kristin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jaimie
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jaimie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Jerome Getaway
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane P.
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home in Jerome
Diane P.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike L.
15 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A View of Jerome
Mike L.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susana J.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Short Stay
Susana J.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caren C.
14 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Visit into history
Caren C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Glenn Odegard
As a fifth generation general contractor and carpenter, I bought the house with the intent to restore to it's original state to preserve a unique piece of Jerome and Arizona history.
There have been three movies filmed at the house. The painstaking accuracy of the 1890's restored exterior and interior furnishings have provided an ideal setting for that era. The latest movie, shot in 2024 in the house, was just released in 2025 on Apple TV and Amazon Prime " Modern Folklore".
Pictured along with myself (on right) is Neil Riordan(on left). Neil, along with his brother John grew up in this house from 1931 until 1953. You can read the 2 page article in ARIZONA HIGHWAYS MAGAZINE about the families life and their escape when the mudslide struck the house while living inside.
There have been three movies filmed at the house. The painstaking accuracy of the 1890's restored exterior and interior furnishings have provided an ideal setting for that era. The latest movie, shot in 2024 in the house, was just released in 2025 on Apple TV and Amazon Prime " Modern Folklore".
Pictured along with myself (on right) is Neil Riordan(on left). Neil, along with his brother John grew up in this house from 1931 until 1953. You can read the 2 page article in ARIZONA HIGHWAYS MAGAZINE about the families life and their escape when the mudslide struck the house while living inside.
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