Everything about property not only met but exceeded what was advertised.

We were a group of teachers needing a place to rest and relax and to disconnect from a hectic school year. We were looking for a place to simply relax, enjoy scenery and re-connect as friends.

The house sits about 20 minutes from hectic Sedona which has grown incredibly since the 15 years we last visited. We were so happy to wake up to a calm, serene, drop dead gorgeous view of the red rocks and the golf course and, as an avid wildlife photographer, enjoy the daily visits of the quail, hummingbirds and numerous songbirds in the garden area.

The house has an amazing distribution which includes 3 large bedrooms each the size of a master suite and two of them with en-suite bathrooms, one with a bathroom in the hallway right next to it.

The living room is spacious, comfortable with views to the deck and scenery as well as having a large TV with cable channels and DVD player as well as a roku for watching movies. We didn't partake as we were honestly enjoying some quiet down time.

The kitchen has everything one needs including 2 espresso machines! We had packed our own along with some good Cuban Coffee thinking we'd have no way to make it...we didn't know we'd have a machine! (we ended up using our basic stove top European model).

As a cook, frustrated chef, we were able to cook delicious meals every night and with the convenience of a Safeway close by we were able to do all of our grocery shopping and save $$$! House also has plenty of dishes, glass ware, stem ware for wine and a huge selection of pots, pans and baking dishes. It also has a bbq which we didn't use.

There is a large dining area with a large table and sitting for 6 or more and finally a study area next to the garage - something one of our teacher friends took advantage of for some quiet re-certification study she was working on for a literary classics program.

There are maps and guide books with suggested hiking trails which we used. Previous tenants have left footnotes which were quite helpful. We did 3 of the suggested hikes as well as discovering a couple more ourselves.

Finally, the owner Al went above and beyond in being very communicative both before and during our visit. One couldn't ask for a better experience as to an owner or a property for which he obviously takes pride in.

Thank you SO MUCH for an incredible relaxing experience - we are forever grateful.

Eduardo Morales / Homer Gardin