Location: Sedona, Canyon Country & Northeast, Arizona, USA (20 Minutes from Sedona) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 3)
Keywords: Cottage,retreat,country, single home
Welcome to 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.
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 located on the right just before the cul-de-sac...curious goats at the next door neighbor's come to the fence to greet you as you pull in! Ahhhh...the country life!
Although you are only about 20 minutes from the red rocks, shops, amenities, traffic and visitors of Sedona, it seems like you are a million miles away, in your own peaceful country hide-away. The property feels like your own grassy, tree-filled private park, complete with a charming, comfortable cottage. All the trees keep the property cool...so in the summer, it is much more comfortable here than in a town 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, along with a matching bird bath...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: There are several local wineries on Page Springs Road (about 5-10 minutes away), and don't forget the Fish Hatchery on that road, as well. In nearby Camp Verde are Montezuma's Well, Montezuma's Castle, and a little farther out, Tuzigoot ruins. 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! Jerome, an old copper mining town, is just 20 minutes away...not to be missed if you want unique local art instead of mass-produced "Indian Art & Jewelry," which, unfortunately, has begun to be plentiful in the shops of Sedona. Nearby Old Town Cottonwood is also a great place for an afternoon stroll. Plays and performances are offered in the Theatre there, and the La Bella Restaurant offers wonderful natural fare.
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).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Wall units in Living area and master bedroom
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Parking area for 3 cars on property
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Should be sufficient room in the driveway/parking area for a medium sized RV
- Wood Stove : Ample firewood available to guests; this is the primary heating source for the cottage
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed : This bed is located in the TV room/Den
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Also a shower
- Cable/Satellite TV : Basic stations provided
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Gas Grill on covered patio with seating
- Deck/Patio (2) : Back patio is more like a porch, as it has a roof overhead to provide shade and shelter from the occasional shower
- Gazebo : Enough room to seat four or six, standing probably 6-8. There is a small table and two chairs in the gazebo.
- Communications
- Telephone : May be used for local calls
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Instructions for access are provided to guests.
- Other Amenities
- Situated in the "green belt" along Oak Creek (the creek is one property away from mine). A key to the "common entrance" gate is available to guests. Take the short walk down the path to the creek. It is incredibly cool and lovely down by the water! This is also a "flood irrigated" area...so everyone has grass and trees...an oasis in the middle of the beautiful AZ high desert!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Please discuss pet(s) with me; may be permitted with $100 deposit at time of rental. My neighbor has goats, who can be rattled by dogs barking at them or chasing them along the fence...so that is not allowed. Also, please crate your pet if you must leave them in the house by themselves. There is also a fenced area behind the house where a dog or two can be left for a short time. Please give them water, as it gets hot here, even though there is a tree for shade in the fenced area.
- Not Suitable for Children : I have many collectibles and antiques in the home...many put away when my children were growing up! So, as I still live in the home, I am enjoying having them there. Also, this is a relatively rural property...complete with gopher holes and the occasional javelina (very occasional). I also kept the old ramshackle "outhouse" and chicken coop on the back of the property, as I like their quaint feel, however, they could be dangerous for unattended children to be around. Thus, the property really is not suitable for children under 16.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 16 years old (not as the primary renter, but as a guest on the property)
- Smoking Not Allowed : I actually prefer that there be no smoking at all at the cottage. If you must smoke on the patio, please dispose of any cigarette butts in the trash containers outside of the house...please do not place them in the kitchen or bath waste baskets.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Wine-tasting at several local Page Springs wineries; there is also a Forest Service fish hatchery about 10 minutes away on Page Springs Road. There are many Indian ruins and Forest Service-staffed sites within 20 minutes.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012 rates: $89/nt.; $575/week. Tax included. Two night minimum stay.
Ages 16+ ONLY. Pet fee $25 (one fee only, not a per pet fee). Cleaning Fee $75.
Check in 4:00 PM Check out 11:00 AM Times firm unless arrangements made w/owner.
50% of total amount upon acceptance of reservation; balance 30 days before arrival
Cancellations: 30 days or more before check-in, full refund of monies paid.
14-29 days before check-in, refund of 50% of monies paid. Less than 14 days,
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.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Tranquil Cottage Near Sedona: Drive a Little, Save a Lot!
Year Purchased: 2006
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.
Owner's Map of Sedona
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".
Property Photos
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- Cottage Entrance - Welcome to Allie's Acre! - Cornville Cottage near Sightseeing
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- Gazebo...large enough for a wedding, small enough for an intimate breakfast! - Cornville Cottage near Sightseeing
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- Dining area in upper left of photo; sitting area on right. Spacious & bright. - Cornville Cottage near Sightseeing
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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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- New sleeping area (twin bed) in TV room ; firm mattress, small bureau available.
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- Full kitchen with pantry, dishwasher, all the dining and cookware you'll need.
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- Sunny bathroom with all the amenities
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- Jacuzzi...just the thing after a day of hiking!
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- Master Bedroom (Queen-sized bed)-desk area too, with sliding glass door to patio
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- Full view of cottage from driveway; 1 acre property, surrounded by trees.
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- Garden Lane...quiet, beautiful and inviting; cottage is at the end, on right.
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- Neighbor's goats...the official greeters!
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- Drive to Sedona from the cottage...beautiful scenery, little traffic.
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- Javelina Leap, one of the numerous wineries/wine tasting rooms in our area.
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- Near Shaman's Cave, between the Cottage and Sedona.
Traveler Reviews (54)
Cornville retreat from the Sedona hustle and bustle
Guest: HarryR
(Lafayette, CA)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11
Review Submitted: 01/02/12
Wife, myself, son, and dogs stayed for two nights. Cornville is a small town that is west of the West Sedona area. From the main part of Sedona about 25 minutes, but probably the most gorgeous view of the Sedona Red Rocks you will see. Boynton and Fay Canyons, to give you something to map. The drive at night is a little boring, while the drive during the day is a Kodak moment. While it may seem far from Sedona, where you can find places closer to the action, we really enjoyed the quiet nature of the place. The dogs could run around, we could take naps, it really was relaxing. One night we went to Harry's Hideaway restaurant, great little neighborhood joint for dinner, if you have time check it out. The owner mentioned that we should go to a Christmas Lights show. (Look up Kessel Christmas on YouTube) My wife and son were bored, but it was probably the coolest 30 minute Christmas show I have seen! I can't believe how much time it must have taken to get the lights and music synched. It's little detours that make vacations fun. We did the typical Bell Rock hike and saw Slide Rock, but our stay in Cornville sticks out in our minds. A couple items to note. Even with the wood burning stove which we had going all the time, the sleeping areas were a little cold. Bathroom and shower was fine, cable tv had plenty of channels. Could have used more comfortable seats in the main seating area, I liked the couch near the tv better, although it was in the 2nd bedroom. Next time we return, we will use Cornville again to visit Jerome. Thanks again!
Owner response:Glad you enjoyed your stay; we definitely appreciate the 5 star rating! With regard to the heating...you didn't mention whether you augmented the wood-burning stove with the tower heaters that are in both bedrooms, or with the "back up" heater in the kitchen, so I don't know if things got a little chilly over-night because these were not used. (These options are all explained in the guest information sheet sent to each guest in advance of their visit.) As a result of your observation, I think I will start placing extra blankets in the closets during the winter, just in case! And, I would "second" your comment about the incredible scenery on the road to Sedona...it is beautiful and makes the short drive to West Sedona fly by. Thanks for staying with us, and hope to have you back in the future.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.
Peace is what we needed!!
Guest: Candace & Marshall NY
(Roxbury NY)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11
Review Submitted: 12/01/11
Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to stay in Cornville at your quaint little cottage. It was a peaceful place to retreat after days of touring, hiking and shopping. We'd start the woodstove each nite and sip a glass of local wine. The place is immaculate and the setting " just what we needed'. We also met some very nice people in Cornville. Hope to visit again and we've already referred to our friends. Thanks again, Marshall & Candace NY
Owner response:Candace...Sounds like you really figured out how to enjoy the cottage and surrounding environs! It is a very friendly community and the cottage has a "retreat" feel that is hard to describe...but you did a great job! I'm glad you had a wonderful stay...this is what we always wish for our guests. Referrals are welcome and appreciated, and we would love to have you back. Warm regards, Audre
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
Peaceful, relaxing and much more than I expected
Guest: TravelbugBridget
(Durham, Maine)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 09/22/11
My mother and I spent an amazing four days at Allie's Acre and couldn't have imagined a better place to stay. The house is welcoming, cozy and spacious all at the same time. It's only a short driving distance to Sedona and the surrounding communites, which allowed us to get out and enjoy the area without spending all of our time in the car. The added bonus to Allie's Acre is the lush, green landscape that is a stark contradiction to the typical arid, desert surroundings of North Central Arizona. I would stay here again in a heartbeat if I ever return to this area.
Owner response:I am so glad you enjoyed your time at the cottage, Bridget! We really enjoy sharing our space with guests (I know that sounds a little odd...but the cottage is so special, we hate leaving it vacant for several weeks a month when we are in Santa Fe!). And when someone appreciates it as much as you and your mom...it makes it even better! We would love to have you back any time. Warm regards, Audre
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Thank you for sharing your home...
Guest: Ron (AZ)
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Date of Stay: 08/12/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
Thank you for sharing your home with us. It was such a nice place to come home to after a long drive. We are grateful.
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Quaint little paradise!
Guest: Jackie (FL)
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Date of Stay: 08/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
What a delightful surprise upon entering this quaint little paradise! The area is very pleasant, and if you are in the mood for authentic local Mexican cuisine, try Casa Bonita! Thank you!
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A jewel in the desert!
Guest: Dick & Bonnie (Tucson, AZ)
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Date of Stay: 07/20/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
We enjoyed the home and the friendly neighbors. What a wonderful place for a vacation! The peace and quiet were fantastic. A jewel in the desert...we will leave with fond memories.
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May all who visit feel the peace in the cottage
Guest: Misti (CA)
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Date of Stay: 07/03/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
Audre, you already know how much I love the cottage! As for the guests reading this, take time to just sit and enjoy. I loved sitting on the patio with a glass of wine, listening to the thunder and waiting for the rain!! I was, at first, disappointed at how "far" the red rocks seemed, yet it didn't take me long to appreciate how close it is to everything!! I pray that all who visit here feel the peace in the cottage.
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We truly enjoyed ourselves!
Guest: Sharon & Mark (Phoenix, AZ)
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Date of Stay: 06/20/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
Mark & I truly enjoyed ourselves; we saw three goats and three deer! I enjoyed feeding the goats, and I think they liked me much better than Mark :)
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