Tranquil Cottage Near Sedona: So Near & Yet So Far!
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Imagine yourself turning down a beautiful country lane, majestic weeping willows as you enter, culminating in a quiet cul-de-sac. You open the gate to the driveway of the white cottage and pull in...curious goats at the next door neighbor's come to the fence to greet you! Ahhhh...the country life! In the greenbelt that tracks along the famous Oak Creek, there are grass, flowers, trees...not necessarily what you would expect in the High Desert of AZ! However, though we are only about 20 minutes from West Sedona, it is like we are a million miles away from the sidewalks, crowds and condos there.
Allie's Acre is my home; I share my time between AZ and NM, and so I have decided to open my precious cottage to others when I am away. It is just too wonderful to sit empty when I am enjoying my place in Santa Fe! The love and care my guests have shown for my property have confirmed my decision to rent to vacationers from all over the world.
When I first bought Allie's Acre, we loved the peace and quiet of our country cottage, but went into Sedona or Cottonwood to eat out, shop or visit local attractions/attend local events. Seven years later, this area is dotted with some fabulous new restaurants, quaint local wineries, and its own wonderful nature and cultural places of interest...to the extent that we (and our guests) sometimes find that several days have gone by and we haven't yet visited Sedona!
January 2013 Update: The Cornville/Verde Valley area was just rated in the top 10 places to visit in the US. Validation! Here's what they had to say: Verde Valley, Arizona
Between Phoenix and the Grand Canyon, the Verde Valley is taking off as Arizona’s go-to destination, and not just among the spa and crystal Sedona-fans of years past. The Verde Valley region is beautiful, with green canyons rimmed by red rocks, and towns like Cottonwood, Jerome and Sedona that have long drawn visitors for good food, art and mining lore. But the Verde boost is all about the wine. The new Verde Valley Wine Trail links four new vineyards clustered around Cornville, near Sedona. Most fun is reaching the Alcantara Vineyards… by kayak. Less fun is being the designated kayaker.
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/travel-tips-and-articles/77583#ixzz2I4abr8AB
Now...back to Allie's Acre: The property feels like your own grassy, tree-filled private park, complete with a charming, comfortable cottage, and famous Oak Creek but a few steps away (the cottage has public access to the creek, if you wish). All the trees keep the property cool...so in the summer, it is much more comfortable here than areas filled with heat-harboring concrete and asphalt.
You open the cottage door and you know that you are 'home'. Blue flowered curtains & pillows, tribal rugs on the floor, and a wood-burning stove beckons from the corner of the sitting room. No gas fireplaces here!! If it is fall or winter, you will find a stocked log rack, so that you can enjoy the warmth of the fire in the cool of the evening. The bathroom is a pleasant surprise...in addition to the stall shower, there is a beautiful black Jacuzzi in the corner of the otherwise simple, lace-curtained lavender room. Perfect to soak in after a long day of hiking!
The tiled kitchen is small but complete...everything about this place, from the rooster plate above the sink to the deer antler in the octagon window, makes you feel at home. The wooden French doors open into a Den/2nd Bedroom...the TV is located behind the closet doors, and the new twin bed offers additional sleeping capacity.
The master bedroom is ample and inviting...a dried wreath over the bed, a quilt to keep you warm. There is also a writing desk in the room, inviting you to document your vacation experiences in your journal...or perhaps complete that writing project you started last year! The sliding glass door leads to to a patio surrounded by trees and flowers...a wonderful place to have a cup of morning coffee! There is a Mexican free-standing river stone fireplace on the patio...another sweet place to spend an evening talking with friends or cuddled up with a special someone. I often love to sit out there alone...warmed by the fire in the chiminea, with a glass of wine and my own thoughts.
The yard is green and has flower beds surrounding the house and patios. I have extra vases in the kitchen, so feel free to enjoy some flowers from the cutting garden while you are there. In the spring there are peaches and apples on the trees! There is a fenced pasture on the right side of the property...perhaps if you are reasonably 'local' you can bring your horse with you and board him/her there!
There are many wonderful experiences to be had in this area of the Verde Valley, which you are much closer to than if you are staying in Sedona: In addition to the local wineries on Page Springs Road (about 5-10 minutes away), Windmill Park, and the great local restaurants 'Up the Creek' and 'Harry's Hideaway', there is a Forest Service Wildlife Viewing Area and a Fish Hatchery nearby, as well.
In nearby Old Town Cottonwood, there are lots of great little stores, restaurants and Wine Tasting venues that don't have the 'cookie cutter' feel like some of the tourist shops in Sedona. The village of Jerome is a 'must see'...an old copper mining town that now houses artists' studios, galleries, restaurants and shops. Camp Verde has some wonderful ruins to explore... Montezuma's Well, Montezuma's Castle, and a little farther out, Tuzigoot. Also, between the cottage and Sedona are Honanki and Palatki, two other beautiful ancient ruins managed by the Forest Service, as well as an incredible hiking experience, Shaman's Cave.
For some night life, Cliff Castle Resort & Casino in Camp Verde (about 15 min. away) has some great restaurants, a bowling alley, and, of course, lots of 'one armed bandits,' if you want to try your luck! The Clarkdale Train offers a sweet ride through the local mountains, with the guide pointing out both historical and natural points of interest...a real treat for train afficionados!
I can help you tailor your experiences to your interests and budgets...just ask! If I don't know the answer to your question, I will be happy to try and get one for you.
Welcome to Garden Lane...and my inviting 'nature retreat' that I love so much!
PLEASE NOTE two important items: I am a medicinal aromatherapist, and I have my own line of pure, Medicinal-grade essences in the home...the vast majority of people (even those who are chemically sensitive) are entranced by and drawn to the completely natural smells that emanate from them (think of slicing an orange or a grapefruit, or the beautiful smell of lavender!). I just want to alert potential guests that I use the essences when I am in the home, and I do have bottles of essences stored there, as well.
Second, the wood-burning stove is the primary heat source for the cottage. It is fully capable of making the entire place toasty!! I do have tower space heaters in both the Master Bedroom and the TV Room/Den/2nd Bedroom, and a 'back up' heater in the Pantry (guests are given full and clear info on how to set this if they choose to use it for heating and/or when they leave the property).
Keywords: Cottage,retreat,country, single home
Property Type
- Cottage
- 1000 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 3, Beds for 3
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Jetted corner tub; shower
Kitchen & Dining
- Stove
- Oven
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- CD Player
Communications
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Away From It All
- Romantic
Activities
- Cinemas
- Mountain Biking
- Rock Climbing
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Fitness Center
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Horseback Riding
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Zoo
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Sight Seeing
- Golf
Other Activities
Reviews
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What a Beautiful Cottage to Stay In
Guest comment entered by ownerWhat a Beautiful Cottage to Stay In
- Guest Allan, Grace & Aloha
- Date of stay 04/10/13
- Review Submitted 04/15/13
What a beautiful cottage to stay in. I loved watching the morning light shimmer through the frong door glass panel and sitting out in the yard, enjoying the peace. The location was wonderful for all the adventures to explore around the area. We so enjoyed our visit here.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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So Pleased We Picked Allie's Acre!
Guest comment entered by ownerSo Pleased We Picked Allie's Acre!
- Guest Eddy & Hazel, United Kingdom
- Date of stay 03/25/13
- Review Submitted 04/15/13
So pleased we picked Allie's Acre. We looked at some properties in Sedona, and although Sedona is very beautiful, it is nice to come back to the peace and tranquility the cottage offers. Visited Harry's Hideaway one evening, which was outstanding...we loved Old Town Cottonwood...it has a lovely feel to it. Met most of the neighbors, who couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. We have thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Arizona, and the weather has been fabulous (coming from UK, and waking up to blue skies really is a novelty!)Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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This Place Exceeded All of Our Expectations
Guest comment entered by ownerThis Place Exceeded All of Our Expectations
- Guest Sal & Marcelle
- Date of stay 03/01/13
- Review Submitted 04/15/13
Renting online can be quite risky. Photos are often deceiving, which can lead to a disappointing vacation. But, this place exceeded all our expectations. Just a warm, inviting place. So quiet and pleasant. Audre has such an artistic-unique taste. Thanks for sharing. We would love to come back any time!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Each Day We Enjoyed the Peace & Tranquility
Guest comment entered by ownerEach Day We Enjoyed the Peace & Tranquility
- Guest Donna & Jerry
- Date of stay 02/06/13
- Review Submitted 02/08/13
What a treat it was to pull into the yard at your lovely cottage after our long trip once again. Each day we enjoyed the peace and tranquility at the end of our activities around the valley and in the hills. We've had a wonderful time; thanks for sharing.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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A great way to ring in the New Year!
Guest comment entered by ownerA great way to ring in the New Year!
- Guest Jayme
- Date of stay 12/30/12
- Review Submitted 02/08/13
Thank you so much. Jayme, Elly and I had a great time! What a great way to ring in the New Year/Welcome 2013.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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The perfect quiet spot for our Anniversary Getaway
Guest comment entered by ownerThe perfect quiet spot for our Anniversary Getaway
- Guest Deb & Ulysses (Tempe, AZ)
- Date of stay 12/29/12
- Review Submitted 02/08/13
This was the perfect quiet spot for our anniversary getaway. Everything was perfect -- and we even got 10 minutes of snow! Our Lab loved the yard and couldn't believe at first that she could wander at will! The Creek (Oak Creek), Tuzigoot, Mago Retreat Center, and Cottonwood Antiques were highlights for us! See you again in the future.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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It was great!
Guest comment entered by ownerIt was great!
- Guest Craig & Rachel (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Date of stay 11/17/12
- Review Submitted 02/08/13
We had a great time celebrating our honeymoon, along with our two dogs, Harken and Bodhi, in the Sedona area. Beautiful hikes and a wonderful time touring the wineries. Jerome...what a trip! Thanks for letting us use your home; it was great. Much love.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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The decorations in the cottage...charming!
Guest comment entered by ownerThe decorations in the cottage...charming!
- Guest Nancy & Rhonda, Tucson, AZ
- Date of stay 11/11/12
- Review Submitted 02/08/13
Ditto on all of the other comments! I'd like to add how much I liked Audre's photos (the before and after album of the cottage) and her way of decorating the cottage -- charming! Sending you and all others that follow us peace and joy and all good things in this lovely cottage.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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It has been a delight!
Guest comment entered by ownerIt has been a delight!
- Guest Marilyn & Carol & pooches (Phoenix)
- Date of stay 10/31/12
- Review Submitted 02/08/13
What a wonderful place for a girls' getaway. I've been a long-time visitor of Sedona and Jerome, but had never even heard of Cornville. So glad that I stumbled upon your cottage on VRBO. It has been a delight. The place is adorable, smells delish, and having the yard and neighbors has made this just awesome. I'll be back again and again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Perfect getaway!
Guest comment entered by ownerPerfect getaway!
- Guest Linda M.
- Date of stay 10/29/12
- Review Submitted 02/08/13
This is a perfect sisters' getaway, but it was also a wonderful husband/wife getaway! This was my 3rd stay here. Love it every time! Thank you so much.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$89 | $575 | ||||
Additional information about rental rates
Cancellation policy: 30 days or more before arrival date, refund of all monies paid, less a $25 cancellation fee. 14-29 days before arrival date, 50% refund of monies paid. Less than 14 days before arrival date, no refund. If I am able to rent the property for some or all of the canceled time, I will refund up to the amount of the replacement rental fees collected, less a $25 cancellation fee.
50% down upon placement of the reservation (via credit card, PayPal, or, if mutually agreed upon, personal check). Balance due no later than 30 days before the arrival date.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
The only additional required fee is a $75 cleaning fee. If you bring a pet, I need to be informed as to details, and the fee is $25 (not per pet; this is a flat Pet Fee) Taxes in my area are 7.35%
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2006
About the owner: I am a medicinal aromatherapist who shares my time between two of the most wonderful places in the world...Sedona, AZ and Santa Fe, NM! I had been visiting Sedona for many years, and my business partner and I decided to move here and establish our business, Wisdom of the Earth Plant & Tree Essences, in 2001. Sedona and the lovely towns that surround it, like Cornville, Page Springs and Jerome, are magical, friendly and habit-forming! I consider myself truly fortunate to call these two beautiful, enchanting places 'home'.
Why the Owner Chose Sedona:
I bought a little cottage in Cornville, just a few miles from Sedona, a few years ago, and totally renovated it. It sits on an acre of irrigated land (quite a rarity in high-desert AZ!) surrounded by tall conifer and deciduous trees...and GRASS! While I love Sedona, and spend a lot of time there, I was always mesmerized by the street I now live on...tall weeping willows grace the entrance to my street, and all of the unique, un-assuming, 'neat as a pin' homes say 'community' to me...we all care for and take care of each other. Away from the hub-bub of Sedona, nestled in the rolling hills and wineries of the Page Springs area, this little place I call home is truly my 'little slice of heaven'. I named it Allie's Acre...because it reminds me of my grandmother's home and property that I always loved as a child.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
The serenity of this area, coupled with the goats and chickens some of my neighbors have, creates a really special feeling and atmosphere that is rare anywhere, but especially in the middle of Arizona. You can sit on one of the two patios and reflect, or take advantage of the many educational/spiritual/cultural events offered in the Sedona/Verde Valley area (like Jazz on the Rocks and the Sedona Marathon).
We are within several miles of several wineries, Indian ruins, and even the beautiful Cliff Castle Casino is a 20 minute drive from the house! (Even if you don't like games of chance, their restaurant, Storytellers, is quite special.) The Yavapai-Apache nation is nearby, and offers tours and activities, as well. To the north is Sedona (about a 15 minute wonderfully scenic drive) and Oak Creek Canyon, the scenic route to Flagstaff. Within the Canyon are incredible rock formations, hiking trails galore, shops, some restaurants and beautiful Oak Creek. Have your cameras ready! Sedona proper needs little 'introduction'...great art galleries, quaint and unique shops and restaurants, and a wonderful little playhouse in the Village of Oak Creek called the Canyon Moon Theatre.
There is truly something for everyone, and you can do as much or as little as you desire.
Contact us
- Primary: (928) 300-5090 (Arizona, USA)
- Secondary: (505) 438-0855 (New Mexico, USA)
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
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Welcome to Allie's Acre...gateway to the Verde Valley! Grass, trees & flowers..
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Full view of cottage from driveway; 1 acre property, surrounded by trees.
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View as you enter the front door; French doors lead to the TV room.
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TV Room; cozy recliner, leather sofa.
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Sunny bathroom with all the amenities.
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Master Bedroom (Queen-sized bed)-desk area too, with sliding glass door to patio
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Gazebo...large enough for a wedding, small enough for an intimate breakfast!
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20 minute drive to Sedona from the cottage...beautiful scenery, little traffic.
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Near Shaman's Cave, between the Cottage and Sedona.
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Pomegranate tree in bloom...fruit starting to form.
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Our cactus plant in the back yard blooms gloriously every summer.
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Garden Lane...quiet, beautiful and inviting; cottage is at the end, on right.
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Dining area in upper left of photo; sitting area on right. Spacious & bright.
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Full kitchen with pantry, dishwasher, all the dishes and cookware you'll need.
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New sleeping area (twin bed) in TV room ; firm mattress, small bureau available.
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Jacuzzi...just the thing after a day of hiking!
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Backyard patio grill for guest use. Cutting garden, too; bring some flowers in!
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Neighbor's goats...the official greeters!
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Javelina Leap, one of the numerous wineries/wine tasting rooms in our area.
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Blossoms on the fruit trees in Spring against the blue AZ sky
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Leonardo, enjoying the neighbor's goats...
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