Vacation Rentals by Owner

Perfect home, amazing location!

Guest: BarbS (Glendora, Ca)
Date of Stay: 04/26/12 Review Submitted: 04/30/12

This is my second stay in this lovely comfortable home.It is a perfect location with great views. We had morning coffee and lunches on the deck It has so may ammenities for a rental home! The beautiful artwork and abundant skylights just amplify the beauty visible from the many windows! Perfect palce to stay that adds to the magic of Sedona!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Guest: Skaneateles (Webster, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/03/12 Review Submitted: 04/18/12

Our stay in Sedona was wonderful. We came to hike the numerous trails and enjoy the art culture. The house we rented was perfect, exactly like the VRBO displayed pictures and very clean. All of our needs were provided, and we had ample room. We especially liked the location, as it was near everything we wanted to do. The property owners were extremely friendly and helpful in many ways. I would indeed recommend this property to others, as I think my sister in law has already done. We felt safe in the house, and comfortable with asking the owners for any additional services, although there were none we needed. One suggestion might be to include more light in the living area. Either that, or else I was not using the correct light switiches. All the other rooms provided abundance of light. We enjoyed a beautiful home at a very reasonable cost.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Time at Star Gazers

Guest: Chris (Scottsdale)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12 Review Submitted: 05/08/12

I don't know what else to say about the Star Gazers property other than amazing! I booked Goldie's beautiful home for my Mother's 50th birthday. We stayed 4 nights and we slept 6. There was plenty of room for all of us the property was beautiful. My Grandmother and Aunt particularly enjoyed all the art Goldie has displayed throughout the house. I really enjoyed the view and the wrap around deck. My girlfriend and Mother enjoyed the very spacious kitchen. And my Father never enjoys anything... Haha. We really did enjoy the property. There are plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, linens, etc. We had the fireplace going 24/7 although the weather was still ideal. I loved the location of the property, it seems so secluded, yet is still so close to all Sedona has to offer. I highly recommend renting this property. Goldie was fair on the price, very accommodating, and the whole stay went off without a hitch. We are highly considering coming back next year. So thanks Goldie and hopefully we see you again soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Outstanding vista... from every angle.

Guest: Kesha (Brookfield, WI)
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 04/18/11

Wow... what a home away from home! We miss it already~ the views of mountains, the tranquility of this special spot on the earth cannot be compared. Every sunrise and sunset reflecting from the red rocks soothed our souls. We had plenty of room for family and friends who visited and their faces as they walked through were priceless. Truly a comfortable, warm and pleasing home with the WOW factor built right in. The caretakers were always accessible for any minor issue (like handling the recyclables?), yet invisible. There is an abundance of cozy blankets for the cooler nights, clean filtered water to drink, and more than enough space to roam around on that wrap-around porch, plus it is accessible to great hiking in minutes. We hope to return again to this casually elegant home. : )

Owner response:We are so happy to have great people stay at Star Gazers Delight. It is a home away from home we are happy to help in anyway.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Family of 6 made great memories Love Your Home

Guest: Coughlin
Date of Stay: 02/01/11 Review Submitted: 03/29/11

Our family of 6 really enjoyed your beautiful home. 4 large bedrooms 3 1/2 bths there was space for us all. Love the hardwood floors and high ceilings It was nice having the BBQ, enjoying dinner on the deck. Your kitchen with the long 12 ft granite island was a gathering for us all. You really have a dream home. Nice of you for including the the hiking pass and market discount cards very thoughtful. We did make special memories great home in a special setting We love Sedona

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thank you for a great vacation home was wonderful

Guest: Schmidt
Date of Stay: 01/01/11 Review Submitted: 03/29/11

We had a great vacation your home made our stay special. We loved hanging out on the deck and watching the sun dance on the great red rocks. Thank you for the hiking pass and market cards they were a great help. We will tell are friends and hope to be back in the near future . The location was the best close to hiking trails and to tourist district. Thanks again for a special vacation.

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Seeking peace, comfort, and tranquility

Guest: Noha (Irvine, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/23/10 Review Submitted: 02/06/11

This is a great vacation rental. The house was spotless, tastefully decorated, and had all amenities needed for a comfortable stay. Bedrooms were spacious, living-kitchen area would fit a family of 10 easily. What we liked best was the way the house was built to make use of the view. The house was private, overlooking the red rocks and the city. Not only that but the floor plan of the whole house is open in a soothing and calming way. The living-kitchen area has full size glass windows allowing the indoors in. It felt as if you were in the garden. I personally enjoyed my cup of tea every morning on the deck surrounding the house. I would watch the sunrise and listen to the birds. It truly was a rejuvenating vacation. Communication with the owners was clear, prompt and easy. And as other reviewers have said you won't know the caretakers are living in the lower level. We would highly recommend this property for anyone seeking excellent accommodation in Sedona.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

The Perfect Place

Guest: Judy and Roy (Upcountry, SC)
Date of Stay: 04/17/10 Review Submitted: 04/26/10

This house was just the perfect place for our family get-together with plenty of space for both privacy and togetherness!! It is great for relaxing, but is also close to all the activities and attractions Sedona offers. We loved our time here, and hope to get back as soon as we can.

Owner response:I am so glad that you and your family enjoyed the home and the setting. The views are real Red Rock Sedona. You have a special family. I know you made some special memories. Thanks for staying at Star Gazers Delight Goldie

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Scott and Ken (Dallas Tx.)
Date of Stay: 11/22/09 Review Submitted: 11/22/09

Hi Goldie Thanks again for letting Ken and I share your lovely home with our parnets. WOW what views from your wonderful paradise and the wrap around deck was amazing. Love sitting out back having morning coffee and wine in the evening taking in the views. Your home was well stocked with everything anyone would need. LOVED your home and will be back soon. Thanks again Scott and Ken

Owner response:It is always nice to hear that guests enjoy the home. You were a pleasure to have.Hope to see you again in the future

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A Great Place for Families

Guest: Halo Fan (Orange County, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/15/09 Review Submitted: 10/27/09

We had 6 adults and 2 toddlers staying at the Star Gazers for 4 days. The house was perfect. Since it was 1 story, we had no problem with our kids running around, and there was plenty of space (3,000 SF) for us to spread out in the kitchen and living areas. The bedrooms and bathrooms were ideal for each couple to have some privacy. Having a nice spacious kitchen was perfect for family meals, especially breakfast. The property itself is very private but not too far from town. It's about a 10 minute drive to downtown Sedona. There is a nearby hiking trail (Thunder Mountain) that was ideal for a morning hike, and any skill level. The wrap around deck is a great place to spend the evenings star-gazing or just relaxing. Owners Goldie and Marc were very kind and easy to work with. We very much enjoyed our stay here and hope to come back again soon. The price was very reasonable and the home was very cozy.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Pam O (Pasadena, Ca)
Date of Stay: 09/15/09 Review Submitted: 09/15/09

We loved staying at Stars Delight. The accomodations and views were incredible. We highly recommend this house.

Owner response:Wonderful group glad you enjoyed Star Gazers Delight. I am happy when one enjoys Sedona in a real Sedona setting

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Reunion of teachers

Guest: Nancy and friends (Encinitas, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/14/09 Review Submitted: 09/22/09

Six retired teachers from Vista, Oakdale, Encinitas, Costa Mesa, and Las Vegas met at the Star Gazers' Delight in Sedona for the most delightful 4 days and nights. Besides enjoying the wonders of Sedona and all the fabulous shopping, our time at this beautiful home was truly a delight. We spent hours around the dining room table eating and playing games, and more hours outside on the patio talking and taking in the beauty of the surroundings. The kitchen was so grand and allowed us to cook gourmet breakfasts and serve on different tableware every morning. The bedrooms were comfortable, and we had plenty of bathroom space. We even enjoyed hearing the coyotes howling in the distance in the middle of the night. And, of course, the stars were beyond description. Thank you, Goldie, for allowing us to share your home. You were so kind to meet us when we arrived and fill us in on all of the particulars. We had a really great time. Nancy, Jeanne, Betty, Sharon, Brenda, and Sheri.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Bertie Briggs (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/05/09 Review Submitted: 09/05/09

This place is better than advertized. Almost better than being at home,add the view, it is better than home. Also great to be close to major highways to see Arizona! Nothing like staying in a beautiful home in a country setting and close to several historical sites.

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Guest: Bob Blakeman (Haslett, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/27/09 Review Submitted: 08/27/09

Everything is "as advertised". This is a wonderful property. Fabulous views from every room, clean, well stocked, in a quiet area, yet close to everything Sedona has to offer. We highly recommend this property.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/11/09 Review Submitted: 07/11/09

Beautiful, relaxing, peaceful. This is a wonderful place to spend some time. There were six of us - had plenty of room but not too much room. This house is well kept. The views from the porches were absolutley amazing. Enjoy!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/06/09 Review Submitted: 07/06/09

The house is absolutely amazing! Gorgeous view from every single room. The kitchen is fully stocked. I would recommend this property to everybody and would most definitely stay there again.

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Fantastic location and property

Guest: Greyray (Portsmouth, England)
Date of Stay: 06/08/09 Review Submitted: 06/23/09

Where to begin ? We needed a home to accommodate 7 of us, the family make up of our group required 5 separate bedrooms due to age range of group, this really is a perfect multifamily property. Do not be put off about this property being a duplex home with caretakers living below, you would never know,if the notes on this site did not inform you. Be aware that this property is located in a very quite location and any noise can be heard over a large distance, not a good idea for large noisy groups or spring break party type vacationers There is a ramp leading up to the decking area so a wheelchair user could get upto the property with assistance. As with other reviews, this home was much more than we expected,much bigger inside than the pictures seem to portray,lots of local information and maps inside the property to assist you during your stay. Although this property is listed on one site as 4 beds and a den ,the den is a large room that makes a fantastic 5th bedroom, our 22 year old son loved te den,it even has its own walk out doors onto the decking area. The scenery around the property and the views from within is just beyond explanation and has to be seen to be believed, we were fortunate to have one very clear night and we got to see why the property has been named star gazers delight. The color of the rocks as the sun starts to set adds to the delight of this area. Great base location for trips to Williams,Grand Canyon, Meteor crater ect, If you do the trips to Grand canyon from here do yourself a favour and come back along a different route taking in Cottonwood and Jerome as you will get to see even more of Sedona on this route. We would highly recommend this property and we would love to stay here again. That only leaves me to say a very big thank you to the owners for making the decision to rent out their property and to also say thank you for the use of the supermarket savers card and hiking pass, both were used and very much appreciated.

Owner response: Ray thank you for your review I was happy to meet you and your family I know you enjoyed the home and Sedona it is nice to see families and friends get together and share times and memories. Hope you will return I know you really enjoyed Sedona good health and many travels in the future Goldie Great home everyone is very pleased when they arrive it is much more then they expected. I am available to answer any questions to make your stay a very pleasant one. You will make great memories at Star Gazers Delight. It is very special place to experience Sedona. As you read the reviews this home is great for a romantic get a way or a family reunion. Large home in a special setting yet in the Heart of Sedona. It is an easy process to rent this home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Star Gazers Delight

Guest: Gennas Great Vacation with friends (san diego)
Date of Stay: 01/22/09 Review Submitted: 01/29/09

A real Delight Home . Better then we expected. Views from all directions. Great location. Very clean and maintained. The owner helped us with suggesting the film festival previews on Tuesday nights and left books for us such as restaurants and hiking in Sedona. Plus a hiking trail pass was left for our enjoyment. Very thoughtful. Rooms are large, 4 bedrooms and den , 2 bedrooms have their own bathroom the other two rooms have their private sink getting ready area ,it felt like we all had are own bathrooms. (4) . The kitchen is a great place for gathering with its long 12 ft granite island area. The wrap around deck has a table with chairs for out door dining and many little sitting areas and lounge chairs for relaxing .There are hiking trails out the front door. You are away from traffic noise . Restaurants and markets are 8 minutes away. Grand Canyon trip for the day was great it takes about 2 hrs and 15 minutes. We left in the morning and was back for sitting on the deck and BBQ dinner. I would recommend this property to a friend I would like to return.

Owner response:Than you for your positive review I am glad you had a great vacation. I hope you will return in the future.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Would happily return...

Guest: We love to hike... (Washington DC)
Date of Stay: 12/27/08 Review Submitted: 09/22/09

This is a lovely, spacious house with beautiful views, lovely furnishings, and a well-equipped gourmet kitchen. Hiking from your back door is another plus. Highly recommend this for family reunions.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

The Search Is Over

Guest: peppermint patty (Bloomington, California)
Date of Stay: 10/11/08 Review Submitted: 10/19/08

I've been coming to Sedona once to twice a year for the past 3 years. We usually rent a house for our stay. Although we've stayed in some beautiful homes none of them have made me say this is it, this is where I want to stay when I come back to Sedona. Finally my search is over I've found it!! Star Gazers will be my home away from home. Star Gazers has it all. Anything you could possibly need or want was at our fingertips. The wrap around deck allows you to relax and enjoy the beautiful views on every side. It's close to town but far enough away that you don't feel like your in the city. Your surrounded by nature and all of it's wonders. We saw deer, coyotes, and birds galore in the yard. There's walking trails right out the front door. The house was clean and well maintained. The furnishings made us feel comfortable and right at home the minute we walked through the door. The kitchen is a chef's delight. I throughly enjoyed the opportunity to cook in such a spacious, well stocked kitchen. The beds were comfortable and everything couldn't have been more perfect. Plenty of bathrooms. This trip to Sedona it was just my mother, best friend, and me. Next trip I would like to bring the whole family! I didn't get a chance to meet the caretakers this visit but I'm definitely looking forward to it in the near future.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Star Gazer's Delight

Guest: JCH (Mt. Shasta, CA USA)
Date of Stay: 09/25/08 Review Submitted: 11/07/08

I would definitely recommend this property! It was clean, in a private location, had lots of kitchen space, great decks all around the house, and fantastic views. We really enjoyed our morning coffee and our dinners on the deck. And only 5 mins. from town. It is all the said it would be.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

family vacation

Guest: skncs (Harleysville PA)
Date of Stay: 06/21/08 Review Submitted: 10/11/08

This past summer we went on a family vacation. We went with 3 families and the stargazer home was the perfect place to stay. The house layout is perfect for the multifamily vacation. the home has an open floor plan and a beautiful wrap around porch. The kitchen is loaded with all of the essentials that made eating in a lot of fun. I recommend this house for those who want to enjoy the outdoor fun that Sedona has to offer.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Sedona fun !!!

Guest: Beth from Florida (Crystal Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 05/10/08 Review Submitted: 10/14/08

My daughter and I decided on a trip to Sedona in May to celebrate her 40th birthday -- a girls' vacation ... no husbands, pets, or work responsibilities. We first looked online into resorts/spas/hotels, but weren't really impressed. Then we lucked into Goldie's incredible home, which we rented for a week. It was WAY larger than we needed at about the same price as the smaller hotel rooms at the resorts -- and next time we will bring other family or friends -- but it was just a PERFECT vacation retreat for the two of us to catch up. We drank coffee in the morning on the deck facing East and gorgeous rock formations, and drank wine at night watching the sunset. It was completely relaxing. The house is incredible, with any amenity you'd want. We never cooked a meal (yep, it was a REAL vacation), but the kitchen was awesome and complete with all the appliances and supplies you'd ever think of. The house is in West Sedona, in a fairly private area, but very close to everything. Goldie is a wonderful landlord -- very kind, fair, and accommodating. She helped guide us with local interests (Sedona Film Festival offered a wonderful new film, with the director present for Q&A while we were in town), has decorated the house with beautiful artwork, comfortable furniture, and skylights all over to provide great lighting. The house is very spacious (about 3000+ sf upstairs), and though the downstairs area is also lived in, it wasn't apparent -- no noise or activity was noticeable. Cactus gardens and a small orchard outside added extra uniqueness. Sedona and the surrounding area is just unbelievably beautiful. It's as if a small town was built first, then redrock mountain formations placed all around it. Any direction you look would provide amazing views. Having lived in Florida most of my life, it was a wonderful contrast. Our favorite nearby town was Jerome --wonderful art galleries, shopping and quaintness --another suggestion from Goldie. Sedona also had great shopping, lots of western/Indian items as well as modern art. I would highly recommend this rental property to anyone coming to the area. There is no pool or spa onsite to compete with local hotels -- but who cares! This is a perfect vacation retreat -- for just a couple, or a full family. This was truly a perfect vacation spot --we're looking forward to another one here again! Life is definitely good :--).........

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Perfect Girl's Getaway in Beautiful Sedona

Guest: Test Tania T. (Austin, TX)
Date of Stay: 04/17/08 Review Submitted: 07/19/10

When planning our friend's bachelorette party, we thought Sedona would be a good place for the celebration. With most of our friends living in big cities and with most of us well into our 30's, the typical vegas drunken blowout just wasn't right for us. Instead, we opted for hiking, spa time, visits to a fortune teller, and lots of chill time. Having a single place for us all to kick back was key for this and a hotel would have felt too cold. We found this property with the help of VRBO and were thrilled with the location close to trails, the huge size of the house which was plenty comfortable for all 10 of us girls, the huge kitchen which we used for many breakfasts and one fabulous bbq, and the sprawling deck which provided an incredible backdrop of red mountains while we drank wine. It was an incredible weekend and we owe much of it to the amazing accommodations. Thank You!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway.