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Nestled in the Kaibab National Forest, Elk Meadow Cottage offers a serene retreat with modern comforts. Unwind by the fireplace, enjoy family-friendly movies and games, or relax on the deck under pine trees. The cottage features a hammock, slack line, swing, frisbee golf course and horseshoes for outdoor fun.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG

**Book within 3 days of arrival and receive a 20% discount!**

Privacy and peace in the Kaibab National Forest, yet only 20 minutes from Flagstaff and Williams. Just over an hour to the Grand Canyon and Sedona.

• Perfect location: Surrounded by forest, 5 miles north of I-40. Quick access to Northern Arizona’s top destinations: Grand Canyon, Sedona, Slide Rock, Polar Express, North Pole Experience, Grand Canyon Railway, & more!

• Comforts of home: Immaculate, well-furnished, high-quality linens, fully sanitized after each stay.

• Fun extras: Hammock, slack line, swing, frisbee golf, horseshoes.

• Spacious: Master with king bed + jetted tub; 3 more bedrooms upstairs + 2nd full bath. Kids love the “secret” loft.

• Relax & unwind: Fireplace, family-friendly movies/games, BBQ on the deck, mountain air at 7,500 ft, views of San Francisco Peaks, abundant wildlife, endless trails.

Guests love this home—check the reviews!

*Please note that we have 3 security cameras mounted on the front of our house, which provide surveillance of our driveway.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking/vaping in the house or on our property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Unit size: 2,250 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

There is no smoking or vaping anywhere on the property or in the house at any time.
No additional guests are allowed to visit the property without written consent from the owner.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: For our guests with allergies, no pets please.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love having well behaved, well supervised kids.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking/vaping in the house or on our property.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Williams, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Pete's Route 66 Gas Station Museum and Thunder Eagle Native Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kaibab Petroglyphs and Pioneer Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Grand Canyon Deer Farm and Canyon Coaster Adventure Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Williams travel guide
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Parks, AZ

What's nearby

  • Wapiti Elk (Cervus elaphus) against in the Grand Canyon - Arizon
    Grand Canyon Deer Farm
    18 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Bearizona
    Bearizona
    23 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Aerial view of downtown Flagstaff after a snow storm.
    Northern Arizona University
    28 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Jonns Park
    18 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Canyon Coaster Adventure Park
    26 min drive - 24.8 miles

Getting around

  • Williams Depot
    29 min drive
  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mustang River Grill
    14 min drive
  • General Store/Postal
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG located?

This family-friendly Williams holiday home is located in the mountains, 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Kendrick Mountain Wilderness, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Grand Canyon Deer Farm and Oak Hill Snow Play Area. Jonns Park and Kaibab Petroglyphs are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 328 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 328 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the absolute best place, I just had a feeling it was going to be perfect for a small Christmas vacation with the family and it was even more perfect than I ever could have imagined the whole family had a blast the kids were never bored and it was absolutely beautiful inside and out we can not wait to book again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and host were awesome ideal for a family vacation. This house has everything you need to feel at home.Host and owners take very good care of their guests and property. Great location 20 minutes from Flagstaff and Williams with a deli, gas station, and general store minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful house and property. We hope to come back with family and enjoy the area and house more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property to stay at! House was clean and stocked with everything we could want. It was convenient to get to Grand Canyon and Williams but secluded enough to feel like a private getaway. The host was easy to communicate with and had everything written out for us once we got there. Overall excellent vacation experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well equipped house, very spacious and comfortable. Would go back again. If you love birds, this is your place. They give you bird seed and there are a ton of species - so very cool.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly property, conveniently located near Williams and Flagstaff. Lots of thoughtful amenities throughout the house like sound machine and toiletries. Very responsive host. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very well located and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very warm and welcoming. Stocked with everything you need for your stay, including a stocked kitchen, board games, toddler & kid toys, kids loft area and much more. The bird feeder hanging outside the large dining room window was really fun to watch all the different birds come to eat. We felt right at home and enjoyed making wonderful memories with our children and grandson. It was very nice enjoying quiet time on the deck and taking in the cooler weather. Thank you, we can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Great family home

Beautiful location and awesome home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe r.

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

Wonderful Christmas

Great get away to have the family celebrate Christmas together for the first time in a long time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Perfect for family getaway

Ideal location. Comfortable home well provisioned and ideal for multi generational family vacation. All of us were delighted
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary R.

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

Awesome location

Description's of property spot on.Location perfect for doing day trip to Sedona, Slide Rock Park, Grand Canyon and Williams. The amenities were as described and Emily was easy to communicate with! We definitely recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Family Annual Retreat

Property was great, weather nice and cool, had a wonderful relaxing long weekend in the Pines.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Family come for Thanksgiving and Grand Canyon hiking. Very comfortable home with everything you need. Very pleased
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina N.

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

Perfect family getaway!

We had the best time! The house had tons of room for everyone to sleep, lots of board games, DVDs to watch, bird watching supplies, journals, and a bath tub with jets! My favorite thing about it though, was the wrap around patio. We drank cocoa and coffee and watched the snow fall. It was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Great place!

The property is great, we had fun feeding birds and hiking in the area. Kids adored the loft, it is super cool! They were bummed about the Zipline being down but there were so many other things to do both inside and outside. Kitchen was awesome, made lots of food. Thanks so much for letting us experience your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte P.

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

Great Place to Stay Near Grand Canyon for Big Groups!

We really enjoyed our stay here as a group of friends coming to relax, and see the Grand Canyon. It was very clean, nice big cozy rooms and beds, and a big open living room, kitchen and dining room area. We loved all the wildlife we got to see, and the fact that it was right next to a trailhead! had everything we needed, coffee, hot water, clean bathrooms, quiet, soft towels, and privacy for bigger groups. Will definitely have to come back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas D.

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

Forest retreat

Cabin was perfect, location was ideal. Family enjoyed the hammock the most. The kids enjoyed the hide-away loft the most! Played poker every night with their poker set next to the indoor wood-burning fire place. Trail head right outside the gate took us to see deer, a stray calf, and antelope. Faulty bathroom sink faux-door that fell on my toe and couldn’t get the living room DVD player to work were the only cons! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

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

Amazing Family Home

This house is amazing for a family with kids. The house included many movies, games, indoor and outdoor games and activities, and the loft is a great place for kids to hang out. The amenities in the house are very well-labeled and abundant. The items provided are above and beyond other houses where I’ve stayed. The seating in the living room and dining area match the number of sleeping spaces. We had an amazing time. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosie F.

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

Wonderful Family Home

The house is beautiful especially with all the snow we got to be in and play in. Great for family with kids. Has a cute nook with toys for kids. Even a loft in the upstairs bedroom. Only 20 minutes to Bearizona & the Grand Canyon Deer Farm. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Mountain retreat for the whole familu

What a lovely property. All the room and amenities for us and our 4 adult children and our granddaughters. Plenty of things inside and outside to keep everyone busy and a nice big kitchen to feed everyone . You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

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

Great vacation home!

There was 8 of us with 4 teenagers and the house was plenty big with all the details you could think of. The WiFi is not great, but it forced the kids to hang out with us! The thoughtfulness of the owner to provide instructions for everything, games, everything you need in the kitchen, and bathrooms was so nice! We did a lot of driving and it was a great house to come back to!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona J.

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

Grand Canyon and Sedona hiking trip

Clean and comfortable, had everything we needed and more! Friendly and efficient communication with host, simple check-in and check-out. We so enjoyed our stay here - the cottage feels so warm and welcoming and had plenty of room for our group of 8. We loved the peaceful, secluded setting while just a short drive to Flagstaff and Williams and right at one hour to both Grand Canyon NP and Sedona hiking trails. The cottage has a well-appointed and organized kitchen to make cooking for a group easy, and has many thoughtful touches that made our stay so pleasant, like a kind friend had prepared a special place just for us. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta G.

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

Family Getaway

Home was lovely, clean, with a large great room and enough room for 6 adults not to feel like we were on top of each other! We didn't lack for anything - from beds to a well stocked kitchen. The wrap around porch was especially nice. We also enjoyed the hiking trail behind the house and the quietness of the surrounding area. The owner Emily was accommodating, quick to answer any questions and very nice. Our experience rates this place definitely worth staying at again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

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

Great Retreat in Parks AZ

We really enjoyed the stay in your VRBO. We used this as our base for Elk season. It was perfect. Everything in the kitchen was marked well. It was well stocked with everything. Check in was very easy. We had some youngsters join us over the weekend. They loved the loft and thanks for all the activities/games/other thing to do. I would highly recommend this place. And will stay here on our next trip to Parks. Also, the flying squirrel that goes after the bird feeder is the best entertainment in town!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024