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

Family-friendly holiday home in Williams

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Outdoor dining
View of house from driveway entry.
View of trailhead from front door.
Comfy seating on front porch.
Awesome great room! The brown chair spins to face the couch or the fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8209.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Grand Canyon Deer Farm
  • Place, Bearizona
  • Place, Canyon Coaster Adventure Park
  • Airport, Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Bed Room with Loft!

1 Double Bunk Bed

Flexible Bedding Options

1 Single Futon

Game Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

The Red Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Master Bath (downstairs)

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love having well behaved, well supervised kids.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
For our guests with allergies, no pets please.
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Smoking

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

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Williams

Located in Williams, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Kaibab Petroglyphs and Pioneer Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Arizona Snowbowl and Wing Mountain Snow Play Area. 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.
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Map
Parks, AZ

What's nearby

  • Grand Canyon Deer Farm - 21 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Bearizona - 30 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Canyon Coaster Adventure Park - 31 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Elephant Rocks Golf Course - 34 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Northern Arizona University - 35 min drive - 44.7 km

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.

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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 318 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay! House is so prepared for families. They have everything you could possibly need for your stay! Highly recommend, plan to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was great, very quiet and very peaceful. Very clean. and perfect to spend a good time with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darenna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is impeccable, and perfectly outfitted as advertised. The instructions are approachable and welcoming rather than admonishing. The hosts have paid attention to every detail. For example the bird feeder! The kitchen contains exactly what a rental should contain, It’s situated right in the forest at a trail head. I would absolutely stay here again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Great place to relax

The home was very clean, well stocked with supplies for guest to use and had a book with detailed instructions on everything the home offered. Lots of room for everyone to spread out and relax. Plenty of outside activities like horse shoes, a slack line, a hammock and disc golf net. The patio was spacious with a nice grill facing the woods. The deer came by in the evenings and multiple species of birds visited the bird feeder in the dinner table window. Great escape for large groups and we will for sure be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

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

Excellent!

This place is a gem. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Addie G., phoenix az

Cozy cabin in the woods

This property served all our needs for a hunting trip. Easy access, easy to find, clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Desa Rae H.

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

Everything you need for kids!

We had 4 adults, and 3 kids under 3 during our stay & had more than enough space for everyone! We forgot a couple of items for the kids but the cabin ended up having everything we needed (white noise machines, stools in the bathrooms). We didn’t even have to break out our own toys because the toy room was fully stocked. Check-in and check-out processes were super clear! Some other things that surprised us: WiFi works for browsing but not for streaming. Keurig is available with an option to add your own grounds. Firewood was provided. There’s a cool kids loft in one bedroom. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Vahe K.

Disliked: Communication

Find a better place!

I have never written a negative review in the past. The way Emily, who owns this place, acted prompted me to write one. The property is old and need a lot of updates. The sink food disposal was not working, and the water in the sink was building up. Several rooms on the first floor were getting too hot, when other rooms, especially on the second floor were still cold. The security system had no power, so our family was not safe at night, if someone decided to break in. In some areas in the backyard, the barbed wire fence was damaged, and the wires were on the ground, which risks injury. The road next to the property has a metal water drainage. Every time a car passes over the drainage you can hear loud noise, which is bothersome at night. The fence on both sides of the road prevents you from entering the forest, so you can only walk along the road. We walked one day for fresh air, but had to return because the asphalt ended hundred yards northward form the property and the dirt road was too dusty when cars pass. The Grand Canyon was over an hour away. Now, the worst part: The property has cameras, and you feel that you are under surveillance. The owner brought up some issues claiming that her neighbor told her, but that was not true, she monitors guests through those cameras. The closest neighbor was more than a hundred yards away on the opposite side of the road. I don’t want to continue about other minor issues. We will not return to this property ever.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Perfect place for our family vacation

From the moment we pulled into the driveway, we were in love with Elk Cottage. There was snow on the ground and sleds and snowball makers on the porch which was a real treat for our grandkids.Everything about the property was as described. The beds were so comfortable, the pantry was well stocked, the kitchen had everything we needed, including a griddle for our pancakes and French toast. For our grandchildren, the room with all the games and the dvd player was just perfect. And the loft was their favorite place to play. It is centrally located to all the places we wanted to see. We went to Williams, Bearizona, Lava River Cave, Sunset Crater and Lowell Observatory. We also took the train to the Grand Canyon and drove to Sedona, Slide Rock State Park and Red Rock State Park.My favorite spot was at the dining room table early in the morning, watching the birds, chipmunks, squirrels and all the deer.Emily sent us lots of information with detailed descriptions of things to see and places to eat. Communication with her was easy and helpful. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay and everyone in our family wants to come back. We would definitely recommend the Elk Cottage.
Viewing the deer from the dining room table
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Wonderful house for a family vacation!

The house is beautiful and well-furnished for a family stay. There are outdoor and indoors games and toys, board games, kid books, stepping stools for the bathroom, and everything you need to stay with young kids. The surroundings are QUIET and peaceful. We could see some wild animals from the big picture window by the dining table. Everything was very clear. There are kitchen basics and everything was in good shape. If you just wanted to go and hang out with family, this would be a great place by itself. But, it is also in an excellent location to drive up to see the Grand Canyon and other parks, sites, and attractions! We would absolutely recommend this place to others and would stay here again if opportunity takes us back to northern Arizona!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Minesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stay was good

The home is located very close to the main road, I could not determine that based on photos. The home is cozy and warm. All things needed were available and supplied. Some basic maintenance needs to be done to the home. We followed all rules but toilet on main floor kept backing up. Some trim baseboards were lose that need to be fixed and filter water faucet needs to be tightened just some minor things but all else was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana karen

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

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

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

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

Parks House

Spacious home and beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

About the host

Hosted by Emily Locke

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Hi :-) I grew up in Southern California, then lived in NYC for a few years (where I met my husband) before settling in Anthem, AZ and starting our family! My husband and I have lived in Anthem for 20 years and have four kids. The Flagstaff/Williams area is a perfect escape from the heat of the Valley during the summer, a gorgeous place to see the leaves changing in the Fall, and a wonderful place to experience a 'real winter' and give our kids a chance to sled and build snowmen!! :-)

Why they chose this property

This place is amazing! We fell in love the first time we saw it. The Parks area is the perfect location, halfway between Flagstaff and Williams. We love the feel of being in the forest rather than in a neighborhood. It really makes us feel like we are "getting away" :-)

What makes this property unique

One of my favorite things about the cottage is the 'Loft', which is a kid-sized play area above one of the upstairs bedrooms. It is such a unique and fun place!

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