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Authentic Southwest Experience

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Dine in Country BnB Style
Best coffee options in town
Our in house movie theater seats 4 with reclining seats. Enjoy the luxury!
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Wild west and cowboy fun meets south of the border

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Paulden, AZ
  • Place, Granite Creek Vineyards
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Watson Lake
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Prescott, AZ (PRC-Prescott Municipal)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Authentic Southwest Experience

Peaceful Adventure - Vacation Destination. Five acres of private fenced land in Prescott National Forest.

All the essentials and all the amenities, including BBQs, Huge Fire Pit, Smoker, Lounge areas all around. On a clear night, the stargazing is like nothing you've ever seen. Two bedrooms with Queen beds, one full bathroom, and an extra queen sized blow up mattress for the living room, if needed.

Less than 2 Hours to Grand Canyon. Less than 1 Hour to Historic Williams. 1.5 hours to Flagstaff. 15 min to Gunsite Shooting Range. 45 min to Prescott (Whiskey Row). 1.5 hours to Sedona. Come enjoy the cowboy country of Arizona and some really great food.

Well behaved dogs are welcome.

Caretakers and Cook live on premises.

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Paulden

Located in Paulden, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Local points of interest include Granite Creek Vineyards and Center Street Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Paulden, AZ

What's nearby

  • Granite Creek Vineyards - 21 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - 40 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Watson Lake - 44 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Whiskey Row - 51 min drive - 61.5 km
  • Bearizona - 60 min drive - 87.5 km

Getting around

  • Prescott, AZ (PRC-Prescott Municipal) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cee Cee's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fat Belly's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mucki's wishing well bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Southwest Experience pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Authentic Southwest Experience?

As of 21 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Authentic Southwest Experience on 30 March 2026 start from NZ$256, 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 Authentic Southwest Experience?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Southwest Experience?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Southwest Experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Southwest Experience located?

Located in the heart of Paulden, this holiday home is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Granite Creek Vineyards and within 25 miles (40 km) of Center Street Park and Antelope Hills Golf Course. Antelope Hills Golf Club - South Course and Phippen Museum are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, quiet location. The homeowner, Gwyn, is just wonderful! Comfortable home. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host was very kind and generous. She made us Chicken Enchiladas the first night. Location is a bit out of the way, but not too far off of the local highway. It faces some National forest and is quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Gunsite school roadtrip with family

From the moment of arrival, we were greeted by THE SWEETEST lady "Gwen"...who literally made sure we had everything we needed for our 7 day/6 night stay...excellent breakfasts. We would HIGHLY recommend this hidden oasis.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was very clean, Gwen was very friendly, great host.Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda F.

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

Loved staying at your place

Property manager Gwyn was so sweet, we loved staying at her place. Breakfast was fantastic!! Thank you so much!!💕🥰😊 We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dixie C.

Great

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you! They really went out of the box to make our stay really nice. Thank you ladies.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick G.

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

Great place to unwind and relax...

Spent Christmas week here and couldn't have asked for more, even had some snow. Beautiful property and house. Gwyn supplied us with five star hospitality. Gibson sure misses the breakfasts...
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gwyn in an incredible host. She is very generous and all her food is homemade and amazing. You will have all the privacy you need in your half of the home, which is next to the living area / kitchen / dining area. Perfect for a family with children or a couple looking to escape the city and enjoy the wide-open spaces in the Chino Valley / Prescott region.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnne R.

Amazing, feel like home experience.

Gwynn was amazing!! The food was amazing! The area was amazing! We completely enjoyed our stay in your home. Gwynn is so welcoming, warm and generous. Every detail was set and she even planned for more. We slept like rocks on the comfy beds, had room to spread out, and watched movies in the comfy recliners. My kids said, "Are you sure, Gwynn's not family, because it's like we've known her for ever." Thank you for opening up your wonderful home and planning neat things for us to do: taking a walk around the property, having a bomb fire, roasting marshmallows, and just hanging out. We even got to experience new critters for my class bug collection and flash floods. (We wanted to stay and be helpful repairing fence and stuff that Monday, but we had to get home to work on Tuesday) Next time we come up, we will be planning more down time, as we had a few hiking goals (Granite Hills 19 Trails), we met the goals, but it took a lot of our down time. Thank you again for the excellent stay and will see you in the future. The Ramsey's
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan E.

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

Couldn’t have gotten cuter

Title: "An Unforgettable Stay with an Exceptional Host!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently had the pleasure of staying at Gwyn's incredible property, and I can honestly say it was one of the best vacation experiences I've ever had! From the moment we arrived, Gwyn greeted us with warmth and genuine hospitality that made us feel right at home. The house itself was immaculate, beautifully decorated, and equipped with everything we could possibly need. Every detail was thoughtfully considered, from the cozy linens to the fully stocked kitchen. It truly felt like a home away from home! But what really made our stay special was Gwyn's attentiveness as a host. She was always available to answer questions and provided fantastic local recommendations that enhanced our trip. Whether it was suggesting the best restaurants or sharing insights about nearby attractions, her knowledge and enthusiasm made exploring the area a joy. And let's not forget the highlight of our stay: the wild owl that frequented the front yard! It was such a magical experience to see this magnificent creature up close. Gwyn even shared some fascinating facts about owls, making our encounter even more memorable. It was a perfect blend of nature and hospitality that we will cherish forever. If you’re looking for a place to stay where you feel truly welcomed and embraced, look no further than Gwyn’s property. I can’t recommend her enough! Thank you, Gwyn, for an amazing stay and for being such a fantastic host. We can't wait
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The ownership here is ideal. They are the most gracious, helpful and friendly I've ever booked. The space is clean, fully equipped and off the trodden path giving one a real sense of Arizona high dessert and southwest flavor. I visited with the very helpful ownership ( trying not to compromise privacy here, hence " ownership") for quite a while but I did not stay after all. I did not realize ( and I think this has been corrected on the description now) that the owner's quarters are connected to the rest of the home which constitutes the space. I personally desired to have a self contained, or detached, unconnected abode for my week out there. Thus, we discussed it and the owner could not have been more gracious and understanding....I elected to stay in an alternate VRBO location that was fully detached. I wish it had worked out on the subject space because the ownership is both gracious and interesting....not to mention very friendly and helpful. My favorite owner thus far--- by far.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Best in the West

This was our second time back- the first was so good we wanted a repeat. The home owner, Gwyn is a wonderful woman with a lifetime of unbelievable experiences. She’s a true gem in hospitality, history, and culture. We use her ranch as a home base to explore the Grand Canyon, Williams, Flagstaff, the top of the mountains, the Deer Farm, the new Williams roller coaster, the train ride at Railway, Sedona, Oak Creek, Cottonwoods, Jerome, and everything in between. Gwyn has a central location where nothing is more than about two hours in any direction. The home is lovely with great beds, sheets, TV room with recliners, a five acre property to wander, and a kitchen the size of Texas.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaine N.

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

Great weekend

Shooting at Gunsite, this property is about 5 miles away. It is comfortable, quiet, and well stocked. Has a wonderful huge kitchen stove which we all enjoyed. Beds are comfortable. We will probably return. It was perfect for what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

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

Peaceful quiet home away from home.

This was a peaceful quiet comfortable place for our family to rest after busy days during our Spring break. Gwyn immediately made us feel at home, and it felt like we were staying with our own grandma. We enjoyed the solitude out here. I sat on the porch in the morning at listened to the birds, and the quiet. The kids enjoyed exploring the 5 acre property and playing hide and go seek. I'm not really a VRBO guy. When my wife initially told me we were going to be staying in Paulden at someone else's house, I was skeptical, but I'm not now. I loved it here and would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Perfect for Gunsite attendees!

Gwyn was a perfect hostess and an even better cook. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen L.

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

Review

Awesome, with the lack of restaurants it was nice having some food available in addition to what I brought.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Delightful

Clean, quiet property with awesome western decor; perfect for this location out West. Gywn is a gem. She even brought Thanksgiving dinner for my husband and me since we had been on the road that Thursday. She is also a wealth of knowledge about the area. Plus, we were able to bring our dog. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M.

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

Ranch House with good vibes

Can't say enough how generous and kind Gwyn is. If you are looking for a stay near the grand canyon or up in this area then look no further if you want a cozy welcoming host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Gwyn is the best host

The property was very comfortable and spacious, the views were awesome. Gwyn greeted us with a warm homemade dinner and sent us off with one as well. Her space gave us all the comforts of home. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne W.

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

Lovely Host, Full Bellies, Centrally Located

Gwyn was gracious and helpful. She kept us very well fed and helped direct us to the areas of the state we wanted to visit (Grand Canyon and Sedona). The yard was huge and fit for our dog to run and explore. The morning silence was relaxing, and all you could hear were birds and the nearby horse. The kitchen was amazing, the tv was large, and the reclining chairs comfy. The beds were comfortable as well. We were very thankful to come across Gwyn’s listing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

We will be back.

Loved the property and enjoyed talking with owner. Her breakfast was top notch. Enjoyed the peace and quiet and the isolation that this property provides. We were able to sit out on the porch and star gaze, fired up fire pit and toasted marshmallows and made smores. The next door neighbor had a miniature horse and donkey. Our dog was fascinated by them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Country Peace

Great property to stay and getaway. Everything is available here, full kitchen, BBQ grills and Fire Pit. The property Host is very nice and will make you the best breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

She spoiled us so much!!

What a pure joy it was to stay with Gwyn. She is fabulous!! We appreciated her delicious cooking and sweet spirit. The area is absolutely gorgeous. So peaceful and comfortable. We loved our visit and highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

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

Amazing experience

All I can say is wow...Gwyn went above and beyond what we expected. She made dinner and breakfast twice and all the food was amazing. Always available when we needed her. We will definitely come back and recommend her place to everybody.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia H.

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

The house is very quaint, the decorations are so fitting! The property is awesome! So quiet & relaxi

The grandkids loved the fruit trees & the hidden table in the bushes! A secret hideout!! All & all we had a wonderful time very comfortable!! Looking forward to renting again!! The views all around are amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gwyn Wood

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I love the desert rural areas, cooking and entertaining. Horses, nature and animals are things I can expose even the slickest of city folks to. Kindness and helping others run in my blood like fun. Come and relax and have fun.

Why they chose this property

Pristine desert and mountain beauty create peaceful sleep. Over 300 days of sun, nature, good food and kindness are what make our guest rave about us.

What makes this property unique

It's remote and very private. Five acres of fenced in property. Prescott National Forest right outside the front gate. Conveniently close to popular AZ attractions.

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