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Historic Downtown Casa Bonita

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

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Flagstaff, AZ
  • Place, Northern Arizona University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Heritage Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagstaff City Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Downtown Casa Bonita

Charming historic 3 bedroom home, right in the heart of downtown Flagstaff! Shopping, dining, and entertainment galore, only footsteps from your door. This home comfortably sleeps 9, includes a washer and dryer, and all of the home amenities you'll need to be cozy! Bedroom 1 is furnished with a super comfy queen bed, bedroom 2 with twin bunks and a double bed, and bedroom 3 with a double/twin bunk set up. There is also an optional double air mattress. Enjoy all that downtown Flagstaff has to offer, instantly, or just relax in this beautifully artistic 1920's home, your own personal urban oasis!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 728739vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Flagstaff

Located in Flagstaff, this holiday home is in the city centre. Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra and Orpheum Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Arizona Snowbowl and Mother Road Brewing Company. Lowell Observatory and Astronomy Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Flagstaff, AZ

What's nearby

  • Northern Arizona University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Heritage Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • High Country Conference Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Flagstaff City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lowell Observatory - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 5 min walk
  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Collins Irish Pub & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lumberyard Brewing Co. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizzicletta - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪MartAnne's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cornish Pasty Co. - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Downtown Casa Bonita pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Historic Downtown Casa Bonita?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Downtown Casa Bonita?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Downtown Casa Bonita?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Downtown Casa Bonita located?

Located in Downtown Flagstaff, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Visitor Center and High Country Conference Center. Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra and West of the Moon Gallery are also within 10 minutes. Flagstaff Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most cozy and home-like of the VRBOs we stayed in during our 2 week trek across AZ. We LOVED the location (but you should know that there are bars that are open until 2am just behind the house and you will hear it). We didn't mind because we knew we were staying next to the commercial zone. House was well stocked and the kitchen was fully equipped, including a big dining table. There is a gas franklin stove in the living room that put out enough heat to keep everyone toasty on the coldest nights. Would have been 5 stars but for the fact that the patio furniture is not in the condition shown online (No umbrella, string lights, only 3 chairs and they were falling apart and unusable). The water pressure in the home is really low too, but wasn't a deal killer to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S. S.

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

Simple Trip - Great Plac

Stayed for almost a week just to get away for a while. Great location - walking distance to literally anything you need. Would stay again anytime!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nolan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome spot and Awesome House
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Nice place. The door code we received didn’t work. Fortunately we were able to reach the host and utilized a secondary means of entry
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

reem p.

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

Beautiful place

Very comfy and homely place. You can walk into flagstaff within minutes and it’s right next to NAU. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Excellent Location

This home had everything one would need. We loved how close we were to everything. We enjoyed the beautiful weather on the front patio. Place was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Meghan K.

Quaint Bungalow in Downtown Flagstaff

Perfect three night getaway within walking distance to all the great restaurants and galleries in downtown Flagstaff. Dedicated parking space and a perfect courtyard to enjoy the fresh mountain air. Owners were great to work with and we can't wait to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
You're welcome anytime Meghan, so glad you enjoyed our home:) Nik and Gina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Perfect for NAU visits and beyond

Found this gem when trying to find a house within walking distance to NAU. Listing photos are accurate but we were surprised with the amount of space when we arrived. Lots of room and very comfortable. We loved that we could walk to the campus and all of our favorite coffee and restaurant spots. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judi B.

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

Enjoying the snow

We had a great time, some skiing and some just enjoying the snow and cold with walks. Very comfortable and host was very helpful with road conditions, checking for us multiple times. We did have trouble with the internet but that was due to the storm that had just passed through.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elaine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Close to Downtown

The location was great and easy to get to everything but somewhat loud due to the location. It was very warm and there weren’t any screens on the windows so we couldn’t get any cross ventilation, especially at night and only a few fans.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Spacious, great patio, clean, great location!

A great rental home in a great location! Renters were communicative and created a wonderful experience for us. Our kids caught snowflakes on their tongues from the front patio....we have a great picture of them sitting on the swing together...Mexican, American, Thai, and a hot dog restaurants within a block or two....I walked a block to pick up wine...no train noise...everyone loved the Netflix...we cooked several meals in the kitchen...it was 30 degrees outside but we stayed toasty in the home...parked right outside making loading the car easy...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
So glad you all enjoyed Mark:) Come stay again soon! Nik and Gina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Great Location!

My husband and I took our college aged daughter, high school aged son and two small dogs to stay for the long Memorial Day weekend. This house accommodated us all perfectly. The space itself is charming and well stocked with anything a person might need. Each kid had their own room, so plenty of privacy. The yard is fenced, which worked well for the dogs. Also, most nearby restaurants allowed dogs on the patio. Our kids seemed to really enjoy the lively nighttime atmosphere and my husband and I liked being able to walk to breakfast or a cup of coffee. Restaurants, bars, and shops are all a short distance from this house. There is also a climbing gym across the street and a yoga studio on the block. I went to yoga there one morning and it was a fun, challenging class. Also, the check-in, check-out process was easy and communication seemed simple with the owners. Without question we would stay here again. Thank you so much, Nik and Gina!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location / quaint house in downtown Flag

First off - would definitely stay here again, so don't let what I'm about to say detract from that. The location was great - downtown Flag was an easy 10 minute walk. Restaurants and bars all around this property. A few minuses that detracted from our experience:1. There was no welcome folder despite reaching out to owners about it. They responded quickly but we never did find it. Would've helped with wifi, check out instructions, etc.2. I'm not sure if it was the wifi or the TV, but using it was incredibly slow. Took forever for Netflix to boot up and then stalled several time during a show we were watching.3. Trash was overflowing. Leftover pizza and pizza boxes were all over the ground next to the bins. Not a great aesthetic walking on to the property and the stink kept us from using the front porch area. Maybe the people before us just had a killer party??Again, saying all this, I still give it 4 stars. It's a fun little house with lots of character and it's just so close to everything I can overlook some of these items. Would love to come back in the future and give it 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Place and Perfect for us and our Little Dog!

We love this place and would like to return. For the price and location, it works great. It was only myself, my husband, and our dog while moving our daughter back into the dorms. There was a lot of space that would be perfect for a family or even two. Although we didn't need all of the space, we spent most of our time in the cozy living room. The couches were comfortable. The kitchen was just right with a nice size fridge dishes, and table. The bathroom was also great because it was large and updated with everything working great. There have been issues in other older houses with everything so old that water pressure is low, sinks leak, etc... This was not the case here. It was the antique feel and look, with a unique style - but everything working and without the worry that the floor or ceiling might fall through. There were only two things we didn't like that would be amazing if they fixed. The biggest is the lack of air conditioning. I know it's common in Flagstaff not to have a/c. But it was reallllly uncomfortable in this house during the day in August. Even when opening windows at night to let cool air in - it gets too hot during the day. If they installed just one window unit in the living room, it wouldn't cost that much, and would provide relief from the heat in one room during the day. That would have made the trip way nicer for us. The other is the front patio. It was completely overgrown. If they had someone clean that up, it would be great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

2/10 Terrible

rohini k.

Poor experience!

1. Very old house with only one fire place in the living area. The rooms take a long time to heat up. We stayed for one night here and most of us had to sleep in the living area to keep ourselves warm. There were a few space heaters provided but they did not do the job. We went to Flagstaff when it was pretty cold (-) 2. Gina, the owner was good to accommodate us half hour before check in time. (+) 3. Parking space is really limited - for a 3 BR house, you expect to have at least 3 parking spots. It had snowed when we were there and there was only 1 dedicated parking. The street parking was not allowed past 9 pm in the nearby streets. (-) 4. For the 3 bedroom house, there is only 1 bathroom. We were 6 adults and 4 kids in this house so it was a bit difficult to manage. (-) 5. The kitchen sink was draining very slow when we checked in and the next morning when we tried to clean up and ran the garbage disposal - the drains clogged. Later on, we were told that we had shoved in a wash cloth in the sink. (-) 6. The worst thing happened after we checked out - we were charged 150 dollars from our deposit and were accused of sneaking in a dog in the house. None of the 3 families that had used the house has ever owned a dog - in fact none of us have ever entered a pet store in our life :) (-) Gina later told me that she had not looked at the house herself and had based her assessment on recommendation from her management company and suggested that I dispute the money through VRBO since she did not know how to do that. VRBO suggested that the best way to resolve this is by talking to her - however, she has not responded to my messages so I have currently asked my CC to dispute the amount. If that does not work, then VRBO has promised to return my money. Hopefully I get my money back :( Overall, we had a good vacation in Flagstaff but very bad experience staying at this house.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Mannish, we are very sorry that you are still frustrated at the portion of your deposit held.. as I said before, we are also disappointed, as we have never before in our years as hosts had to make a report, and the overall experience for us as proud hosts and homeowners was quite a bummer. We did send the photographs and documentation on to vrbo, whom assured us that they would promptly handle appropriately, and we have only received resolution messages from them, nothing further from you.. As stated during our last contact, I feel best at keeping this matter within the professional realms of vrbo, as I am confident that they have best interests in both guest and host, and will ensure the matter is properly addressed. That said, please feel free to reach out with further communications via the vrbo site and messaging if desired. We are glad that you all seemed to enjoy your stay regardless. Best, Nik & Gina
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Inside was good, but outside was a jungle

I booked this place since it was downtown, big enough to fit my family, and a nice patio so we can bbq. When we got there the neighbors dog was in the patio and it was full of weeds. You open the gate, and they smack you in the face. There isn’t any AC, so it got really hot in the rooms at night even with the windows open. Definitely not ADA friendly, so if you have someone who is, this is not the place to go to. Overall, it was a cute home, just wish we could have enjoyed being outside on the patio area so we could have bbq’d and had fresh air.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Althea S.

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

The place grew on me.

I wasn’t sure at first. It was a random connected house with a dark and an awkward bathroom but clean and decorated very nice. Weed removal would be nice for us and dogs. More lighting in bathroom as well. But it did have character. Location is great but there is also a homeless mission down the street and we had a lady sleeping for a day outside the gate. You can tell someone is trying to make it as nice as possible for guests. It was nice enough for our needs at the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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

Long weekend

Enjoyed our stay, great location, good price point, definitely a positive experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maite C.

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

Beautiful home walking distance to everything.

We loved our stay here. It was so close to hiking and also to drowntown flagstaff. The house was comfortable and had everything needed to make meals (we did thanksgiving here!) and relax. The gas fireplace kept the house nice and warm and the decorations were charming. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cary G.

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

Perfect location

We took our granddaughters to the NPX. This was the perfect spot for our family to stay so the young adults in the group could hit all the fun party spots with just a short (safe) walk. While the old folks (me) could stay back and not worry about them driving. The bedrooms are surprisingly quiet considering all the nightlife nearby. A fire pit in the courtyard would be a great touch but I can understand why they don’t have one. Overall we loved our choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve F.

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

Excellent location and comfortable

Enjoyed walking to local pubs, coffee houses, shops, and restaurants. Nice outdoor patio
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

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

Great location. Quirky yet lovely

The location of this home is great! We didn’t need our car at all. The home became better as the weekend went on and we figured out everything. It was comfortable and big enough for 6 although we did not have any meals there (except breakfast) thank you !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie D.

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

Great stay

It was just what we needed. Liked how close the restaurants were.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte A.

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

Great Location!

This house screams Old Flagstaff & we loved it! You can’t bet the location!.We walked everywhere. The house is great for family’s!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location!! Courtyard is nice when you're hanging at the house and everything downtown has to offer is walkable from the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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