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"El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas w/AC

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Welcome to "El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas!
Exterior
Exterior
View from property
Living area
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14398 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Flagstaff, AZ
  • Popular LocationMuseum of Northern Arizona10 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorthern Arizona University15 min drive
  • Popular LocationLowell Observatory18 min drive
  • AirportSedona, AZ (SDX)66 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2 guest master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bunkbed room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Guest master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs master bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Gaming room bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half bathroom on main floor

Toilet

Upstairs guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

upstairs master bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

upstairs master bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

"El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas w/AC

You enter our property through the main entrance which leads into our big and open space living room. Our living room windows reach all the way up to the ceiling, which means that our guests are greeted with a stunning view of the Snow Bowl peaks the moment they enter the property. Feel free to sit in one of our comfortable leather couches, with room for 5 or in one of our two reading chairs and take in the beauty of the vista. Our big coffee table is perfect for board games with the family, for puzzles or similar activities. Living room, dining area, kitchen and family room are set-up as one big open space, which makes socializing during different activities very enjoyable. Every single one of these areas has a multitude of big windows, which in addition to the high ceilings create a comfortable atmosphere with lots of natural light and beautiful views, enchanting you in with a luxurious cabin flair in a heartbeat! To make things even cozier during your ski vacation or cold nights, we invite you to sit around our gas powered, indoor fireplace, which will fill the living room with heat and extra coziness at the touch of a button!
Turning to the right after entering the property and taking three small steps, you will have access to our little family room. Here we have a big flat screen smart TV, which comes with all the most common streaming services being pre-installed as well as Apple TV, as well as a poker gaming table with room for four and a small and cozy couch with room for two. We offer a wide variety of books for you to enjoy during your stay with us in our little library. One of our favorite places to spend time is in, is our little attached patio facing the front of the property. Here we have outdoor seating for two, making this a great spot for reading or enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning.
Following the hallway and making a left turn you will access our master bedroom. This room comes with a comfortable king size mattress, a lounge chair, ceiling fan, another smart TV and its own access to the backyard. From this bedroom you can enjoy amazing views and watch wildlife as well, thanks to yet another set of big windows facing the Snow Bowl peaks, making waking up in here a unique experience by itself!
Attached you will find our very spacious master bathroom, which comes with two sinks, big walk-in shower, big bathtub and private toilet. Here you will also find to big walk-in closets, available for you.
Turning towards the left after accessing the property you will find our dining area with comfortable seating for up to 8 people around our unique, antique dining table. Having lunch or dinner together has never been this enjoyable!
Just a few steps away we have our fully equipped and spacious kitchen, a dream for any chef or hobby cook. Stove and sink are located in our u-shaped kitchen island with view towards the living room, which also functions as bar with seating of up to 6. Furthermore, we have two ovens, a big refrigerator with freezer drawer, an additional sink, multi-function coffee maker, dishwasher and an assortment of pots, pans and other tools needed to prepare home cooked meals. The vast amount of countertop space will make meal prepping easy and fun.
Next to the kitchen island we also have additional seating for up to four around our smaller dining table with more grand views and access to the back porch and backyard.
Following the small hallway towards the back of the property you will reach our gaming room. This is one of the highlights for our younger guests, as there is a big variety of games and fun activities in here. Feel free to enjoy our billiard table which can also conveniently be converted into a table tennis table. Our big screen smart TV can be used to catch up on your favorite series or to stream music. There is lots of seating options for spectators on our comfortable couches or around our bar table with a couple of bar stools. A sink and small bar area can be used to mix drinks without having to leave the room. The back porch and backyard can be accessed through a sliding door as well.
Attached to the gaming room we have the first full bathroom, which comes with sink, toilet and walk-in shower. This bathroom is handicap friendly, since there are not steps leading into the bathroom or shower.
Tucked away behind the dining area in the living room we have a half bathroom and our laundry room, which comes with washer and dryer, ready for your use, as well as access to our two-car garage. Our garage is full of outdoor equipment like basket balls, mountain bikes, footballs and similar, which are free to use during your stay with us! However, please NOTE: We do not assume any responsibility for injuries during your stay with us, so please handle with care. We even have a basketball hoop in front of the garage.
Following the stairs to the left of the entrance you will access the upper floor and the rest of the bedrooms.
The first bedroom comes with 3 bunkbeds. Each bed has single sized mattresses, accommodating a total of 6 guests. This is the perfect room for the younger members of your group, who will be able to enjoy the ultimate sleep over experience!
Next, we have two identical master bedrooms, which come with a comfortable queen mattress, walk-in closet and private attached bathroom with sink, toilet and walk-in shower. One of them even has a small desk with laptop friendly workspace.
The last bedroom is located toward the back and comes with two extra-large, single sized mattresses, a walk-in closet and attached bathroom. This bathroom comes with two sinks and a separate toilet and bathtub.
Stepping onto our back porch, you get to experience one of the highlights of our property… Stunning views all around, in a uniquely private setting. Our backyard is very big, making it ideal for outdoor activities like bean bag toss, frisbee and similar, without having to worry that any of your equipment might land in our neighbors backyard, because our neighbors are so far away, that you can barely see their house. Our charcoal BBQ grill with smoke function as available for you to use as well! Simply bring your charcoal and the food of your choice and enjoy! We offer easy to set-up outdoor furniture, located in a small storage area to the side, which will make the experience complete! Done with grilling? Feel free to use our outdoor firepit for some late-night star gazing and storytelling!

Please note:
We have surveillance cameras at this property that are set up on the exterior only, overseeing the following areas:
- property entrance
- driveway
- backyard

Property manager

Massimiliano Johnson
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
500$ fee for sings of non-compliance
We charge a 500$ fee for any signs of smoking or pets on the property. Firearms are not allowed on the property.
Quiet times 9pm-9am
Please car pool if possible. Per HOA: We ask our guests to please limit the number of cars at our property to 4. RVS not allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Flagstaff

This holiday home is located in Baderville, a neighbourhood in Flagstaff, and is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museum of Northern Arizona and Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Flagstaff Plaza Shopping Center and Flagstaff Mall and The Marketplace. Travelling with kids? Consider Lowell Observatory, or check out an event or a game at Doris Harper White Community Playhouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Flagstaff, AZ

What's nearby

  • Museum of Northern Arizona - 10 min drive
  • Flagstaff Medical Center - 13 min drive
  • Northern Arizona University - 15 min drive
  • Humphreys Peak - 17 min drive
  • Lowell Observatory - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 15 min drive
  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flagstaff Station Market Cafe - 11 min drive
  • McDonald's - 28 min drive
  • Fratelli Pizza Fort Valley - 11 min drive
  • Subway - 28 min drive
  • Roadhouse Bar & Grill - 28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fort Valley, Lowell Observatory and Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau. Northern Arizona University and Flagstaff Plaza Shopping Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lou M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“El Ranch” review and suggestions
Overall an amazing property with spectacular views of snowbowl. The description of the house is spot on. As a frequent VRBO renter, I always want to provide positive criticism to help out the owner. The master bedroom windows have absolutely NO coverings so if your planning on sleeping in on your vacation, your dead wrong. The only space provided for your pantry items is 2 small cupboards, we had to use the nook table and countertops for chips, snacks, etc. The kitchen pantry door is locked!!! DO NOT ATTEMPT to grill anything unless they clean the bbq, flare up after flare up due to past grease. Lastly, we had to buy our own bath towels as only one per room was provided. Overall could easily be a 5 star plus rental if the owner made some minor adjustments to the house which I hope they do. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to be close to the ski resort but just outside of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Adam H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Could’ve been better
The location of the property is great, close snowbowl so if you’re skiing or snowboarding it’s great but the property itself could use a lot of upgrading especially when you’re paying roughly $1300 a night after fees. To start, the beds are probably the worst beds i’ve ever slept on, no one in our group got a good night sleep, we found sleeping on the floor was actually more comfortable, secondly the fire pit outside was completely filled with snow, all the chairs were left outside and covered with snow and ice, the host knew we arriving weeks in advance, chairs could’ve been put inside and pit could’ve been cleaned out or covered. Also the fire pit itself is pretty much falling apart, we didn’t feel safe having the kids around it from how damaged it is, and lastly the place can use deep cleaning, dishes were still dirty and had food stains, no tv’s in the living room to watch the super bowl, we just didn’t find a single room that was comfortable from the game room to the living rooms to even the bedrooms. the grill outside is completely filthy and covered in grease, it’s impossible to grill without having all the grease on the bottom ignite into flames and when you ignite the grill with the push button it actually shocks you, i would probably change that asap. Overall for the price it’s definitely not worth it not even close.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Retreat
This is such a beautiful home! Our whole family spent a cozy, comfortable holiday together in El Rancho~it’s a great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House!
This property is not only beautiful, it is fully stocked with all the comforts of home. Perfect space for our two families of four and plenty for the kids to do. Also had an easy check in process. Thank you for sharing your home. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marcus K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good experience, not excellent
Overall a good experience and we will try other properties next time were in flagstaff. This property did not have AC and in the summer the house was warmer than we'd like. For the location, size, daily cost, and overall quality a property like this should have AC in Arizona and the fact the investors have not contributed to that yet is very much a loss - win situation. They need to spend the 15 - 20K investment and the property would be significantly better. The bedrooms upstairs (which is all of them besides the master downstairs) did not cool off enough at night. Many of the children had a hard time sleeping during our 3-night visit. Also, they provide very few towels and toilet paper. What a funny thing to skimp on... and there are some minor maintenance things needed but not worth listing out. All things together make it seem the owners/investors are most interested on profits and not sustainable long-term practices. After fees we paid over $1,000 per night. I will absolutely pay that again but at a different location and I'll make sure to ask questions to have these concerns addressed ahead of time next time. As for renting this home again, it is unlikely they'll have a returning customer here due to the issue listed. It might seem minor but for this type of money these minor comforts should not become an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Massimiliano Johnson

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Why they chose this property

Welcome to "El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas! Our property is conveniently located less than a 10 min drive from Snow Bowl, making it the ideal house to rent for every skiing and snowboarding fan! Don't want to drive up the mountain yourself? The shuttle service is only 5 mins away!
Welcome to "El Rancho"!

What makes this property unique

Our property is conveniently located close to these day trip destinations:
- Grand Canyon
- Sedona
- Snowbowl
- Meteor Crater
- Painted Dessert
and many more!

This property also offers:
- Unique views of landscape and nature as well as an abundance of different wildlife watching opportunities without leaving the property
- Ample space for the entire group
- Big selection of games and outdoor activities
- Separate gaming room with billiard table and table tennis

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