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Raven's Grotto

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Raven's Grotto

Center your Northern Arizona visit at this sanctuary. Waterfalls and gardens, it is a unique home, say; Woodstock meets Flagstaff (I was a child of the 1960-70’s), in a quiet neighborhood, steps from hiking/biking trails, minutes from downtown Flagstaff, and just off the road to Sedona. Raven's Grotto is a funky, rustic well-loved home. Far from being "new construction", the Grotto is clean, very cozy, and awaits your arrival for a relaxed and renewing stay.

At 7000' Flagstaff, has 4 seasons so the gardens and waterfall are seasonal.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number BD-23-1220
Property # 4462523vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Flagstaff

University Heights, a neighbourhood in Flagstaff, is home to this holiday home. Riordon Mansion and Doris Harper White Community Playhouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thorpe Park and Sandys Canyon Trail #137. Coconino County Fairgrounds and Lowell Observatory are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Flagstaff Extreme - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Northern Arizona University - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Forest Highlands Golf Club - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Lowell Observatory - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Arizona Snowbowl - 35 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 13 min drive
  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maverik - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Raven's Grotto pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Raven's Grotto located?

Located in University Heights, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Flagstaff Extreme and within 3 miles (5 km) of Coconino County Fairgrounds and Fort Tuthill Military History Museum. Northern Arizona University and Riordon Mansion are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! We enjoyed staying here over the holidays and so did my fur baby! The cabin was perfect! Love the artististic touches, beautiful kitchen and big bathtub. The host was really nice. The Ravens were also cool! We will stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
Thank you for booking my home! You took beautiful care of it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cozy stay for me and my dogs! I particularly enjoyed the comfy bed and how well stocked the kitchen was. You don’t need to bring any cooking/baking equipment if you are staying here. Location is great! In a quiet neighborhood but very close to amenities and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the hummingbirds out the bedroom window
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaz T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy eclectic atmosphere. The waterfall feature outside the bedroom window makes this a relaxing space. House is unique and full of charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Thanks for booking Raven’s Grotto, Shaz! You left my place in perfect condition. You are always welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn G.

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

Great

The house was very cute and cozy. Very clean as well. My 2 dogs and I really enjoyed our stay. We had everything we needed for our mini vacation. Christina was very friendly and helpful. Great vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eclectic, cozy and quaint, lovely ambiance with antiques, stained glass & original art. Super talented artistic host! We loved it! So did our dog! A one of a kind experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl G.

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

Anniversary at the Grotto

We came to Flagstaff for our 34th wedding anniversary and Raven’s Grotto was perfect! Its location was central to the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Sedona. The place was a quaint, quiet(except for the babbling brook to sleep to), eclectic-artistic decor and had everything we needed for our weeks stay. Thanks, Christina!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Amenities, communication
This property is located in a quiet rural area.Just outside Flagstaff and about 8min drive to downtown. What was important for me.This day was quiet time to decompress a bit. The sunroom, just off the bedroom, had a beautiful waterfall whose sound was very soothing. So if it's a bit of peace and tranquility, that you're looking for consider this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenora S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, cozy, homey, loved everything about it, including the little babbling brook you can hear from the bedroom if you open the window. Well appointed home, lots of books, games, art supplies, streaming TV should you choose to just stay in and relax. My one and only issue was that upon arrival we were all a bit confused as to which door was for the rental, and which entrance was to something else. For the record, go through the gate, keep walking straight and you'll walk right to the correct door under the covered porch. I very much hope to return to this property again at some point.
Covered getting porch (has grill)
Gorgeous glasswork on front door
Beautiful glasswork
Living area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for letting me know about your concern about what door to go to. I am a visual person so I look at the images of the properties. I will definitely up date the check in verbiage to include which door to go to. Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Quiet peaceful retreat

Raven’s Grotto VRBO Flagstaff was an ideal location for my husband and adult daughter and I. It’s in a very quiet neighborhood with a great urban trail and forest close by, which was wonderful for our morning and evening walks. It is also very conveniently located to downtown Flagstaff attractions and shopping.Amenities included a small waterfall outside our bedroom window which made for very tranquil and lulling sleep. Christina was very thorough in making sure we had all the necessities and items for our 5 day stay. Everything was well stocked, orderly and clean. She was readily available and helpful answering any of our questions. A great host and friendly, lovely lady!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eclectic and cozy with everything you need for your stay in Flagstaff. Super responsive host.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Christina Norlin

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Born in Chicago, I came to Flagstaff to attend NAU in 1976 and never left!

Why they chose this property

Mountain Dell is a rural county island just outside of Flagstaff. I moved here in 1992 and knew this was home for me and my daughter.

What makes this property unique

Raven's Grotto is special because it is the house I raised my daughter and grandson in so it has all the warmth of a real home.

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