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Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG

Family-friendly vacation home in Williams

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Nestled in the Kaibab National Forest, Elk Meadow Cottage offers a serene retreat with modern comforts. Unwind by the fireplace, enjoy family-friendly movies and games, or relax on the deck under pine trees. The cottage features a hammock, slack line, swing, frisbee golf course and horseshoes for outdoor fun.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8209 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG

**Book within 3 days of arrival and receive a 20% discount!**

Privacy and peace in the Kaibab National Forest, yet only 20 minutes from Flagstaff and Williams. Just over an hour to the Grand Canyon and Sedona.

• Perfect location: Surrounded by forest, 5 miles north of I-40. Quick access to Northern Arizona’s top destinations: Grand Canyon, Sedona, Slide Rock, Polar Express, North Pole Experience, Grand Canyon Railway, & more!

• Comforts of home: Immaculate, well-furnished, high-quality linens, fully sanitized after each stay.

• Fun extras: Hammock, slack line, swing, frisbee golf, horseshoes.

• Spacious: Master with king bed + jetted tub; 3 more bedrooms upstairs + 2nd full bath. Kids love the “secret” loft.

• Relax & unwind: Fireplace, family-friendly movies/games, BBQ on the deck, mountain air at 7,500 ft, views of San Francisco Peaks, abundant wildlife, endless trails.

Guests love this home—check the reviews!

*Please note that we have 3 security cameras mounted on the front of our house, which provide surveillance of our driveway.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking/vaping in the house or on our property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Unit size: 2,250 square feet
  • Water dispenser

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

There is no smoking or vaping anywhere on the property or in the house at any time.
No additional guests are allowed to visit the property without written consent from the owner.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: For our guests with allergies, no pets please.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love having well behaved, well supervised kids.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking/vaping in the house or on our property.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
AZ, Parks

What's nearby

  • Grand Canyon Deer Farm - 21 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Bearizona - 30 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Canyon Coaster Adventure Park - 31 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Elephant Rocks Golf Course - 34 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Northern Arizona University - 35 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Williams Depot - 29 min drive
  • Flagstaff Pulliam Field (FLG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mustang River Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪General Store/Postal - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG located?

This family-friendly Williams vacation home is located in the mountains, 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Kendrick Mountain Wilderness, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Grand Canyon Deer Farm and Oak Hill Snow Play Area. Jonns Park and Kaibab Petroglyphs are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Perfect home base for family adventures! Gorgeous, private, clean! 20 min to FLG Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 318 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edgar C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was great, very quiet and very peaceful. Very clean. and perfect to spend a good time with the family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe r.

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

Wonderful Christmas

Great get away to have the family celebrate Christmas together for the first time in a long time
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Great place to relax

The home was very clean, well stocked with supplies for guest to use and had a book with detailed instructions on everything the home offered. Lots of room for everyone to spread out and relax. Plenty of outside activities like horse shoes, a slack line, a hammock and disc golf net. The patio was spacious with a nice grill facing the woods. The deer came by in the evenings and multiple species of birds visited the bird feeder in the dinner table window. Great escape for large groups and we will for sure be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

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

Excellent!

This place is a gem. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Addie G., phoenix az

Cozy cabin in the woods

This property served all our needs for a hunting trip. Easy access, easy to find, clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ramona J.

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

Grand Canyon and Sedona hiking trip

Clean and comfortable, had everything we needed and more! Friendly and efficient communication with host, simple check-in and check-out. We so enjoyed our stay here - the cottage feels so warm and welcoming and had plenty of room for our group of 8. We loved the peaceful, secluded setting while just a short drive to Flagstaff and Williams and right at one hour to both Grand Canyon NP and Sedona hiking trails. The cottage has a well-appointed and organized kitchen to make cooking for a group easy, and has many thoughtful touches that made our stay so pleasant, like a kind friend had prepared a special place just for us. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desa Rae H.

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

Everything you need for kids!

We had 4 adults, and 3 kids under 3 during our stay & had more than enough space for everyone! We forgot a couple of items for the kids but the cabin ended up having everything we needed (white noise machines, stools in the bathrooms). We didn’t even have to break out our own toys because the toy room was fully stocked. Check-in and check-out processes were super clear! Some other things that surprised us: WiFi works for browsing but not for streaming. Keurig is available with an option to add your own grounds. Firewood was provided. There’s a cool kids loft in one bedroom. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Vahe K.

Disliked: Communication

Find a better place!

I have never written a negative review in the past. The way Emily, who owns this place, acted prompted me to write one. The property is old and need a lot of updates. The sink food disposal was not working, and the water in the sink was building up. Several rooms on the first floor were getting too hot, when other rooms, especially on the second floor were still cold. The security system had no power, so our family was not safe at night, if someone decided to break in. In some areas in the backyard, the barbed wire fence was damaged, and the wires were on the ground, which risks injury. The road next to the property has a metal water drainage. Every time a car passes over the drainage you can hear loud noise, which is bothersome at night. The fence on both sides of the road prevents you from entering the forest, so you can only walk along the road. We walked one day for fresh air, but had to return because the asphalt ended hundred yards northward form the property and the dirt road was too dusty when cars pass. The Grand Canyon was over an hour away. Now, the worst part: The property has cameras, and you feel that you are under surveillance. The owner brought up some issues claiming that her neighbor told her, but that was not true, she monitors guests through those cameras. The closest neighbor was more than a hundred yards away on the opposite side of the road. I don’t want to continue about other minor issues. We will not return to this property ever.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well equipped house, very spacious and comfortable. Would go back again. If you love birds, this is your place. They give you bird seed and there are a ton of species - so very cool.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

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

Perfect place for our family vacation

From the moment we pulled into the driveway, we were in love with Elk Cottage. There was snow on the ground and sleds and snowball makers on the porch which was a real treat for our grandkids.Everything about the property was as described. The beds were so comfortable, the pantry was well stocked, the kitchen had everything we needed, including a griddle for our pancakes and French toast. For our grandchildren, the room with all the games and the dvd player was just perfect. And the loft was their favorite place to play. It is centrally located to all the places we wanted to see. We went to Williams, Bearizona, Lava River Cave, Sunset Crater and Lowell Observatory. We also took the train to the Grand Canyon and drove to Sedona, Slide Rock State Park and Red Rock State Park.My favorite spot was at the dining room table early in the morning, watching the birds, chipmunks, squirrels and all the deer.Emily sent us lots of information with detailed descriptions of things to see and places to eat. Communication with her was easy and helpful. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay and everyone in our family wants to come back. We would definitely recommend the Elk Cottage.
Viewing the deer from the dining room table
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Wonderful house for a family vacation!

The house is beautiful and well-furnished for a family stay. There are outdoor and indoors games and toys, board games, kid books, stepping stools for the bathroom, and everything you need to stay with young kids. The surroundings are QUIET and peaceful. We could see some wild animals from the big picture window by the dining table. Everything was very clear. There are kitchen basics and everything was in good shape. If you just wanted to go and hang out with family, this would be a great place by itself. But, it is also in an excellent location to drive up to see the Grand Canyon and other parks, sites, and attractions! We would absolutely recommend this place to others and would stay here again if opportunity takes us back to northern Arizona!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas D.

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

Forest retreat

Cabin was perfect, location was ideal. Family enjoyed the hammock the most. The kids enjoyed the hide-away loft the most! Played poker every night with their poker set next to the indoor wood-burning fire place. Trail head right outside the gate took us to see deer, a stray calf, and antelope. Faulty bathroom sink faux-door that fell on my toe and couldn’t get the living room DVD player to work were the only cons! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

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

Amazing Family Home

This house is amazing for a family with kids. The house included many movies, games, indoor and outdoor games and activities, and the loft is a great place for kids to hang out. The amenities in the house are very well-labeled and abundant. The items provided are above and beyond other houses where I’ve stayed. The seating in the living room and dining area match the number of sleeping spaces. We had an amazing time. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina N.

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

Perfect family getaway!

We had the best time! The house had tons of room for everyone to sleep, lots of board games, DVDs to watch, bird watching supplies, journals, and a bath tub with jets! My favorite thing about it though, was the wrap around patio. We drank cocoa and coffee and watched the snow fall. It was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Great place!

The property is great, we had fun feeding birds and hiking in the area. Kids adored the loft, it is super cool! They were bummed about the Zipline being down but there were so many other things to do both inside and outside. Kitchen was awesome, made lots of food. Thanks so much for letting us experience your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Minesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stay was good

The home is located very close to the main road, I could not determine that based on photos. The home is cozy and warm. All things needed were available and supplied. Some basic maintenance needs to be done to the home. We followed all rules but toilet on main floor kept backing up. Some trim baseboards were lose that need to be fixed and filter water faucet needs to be tightened just some minor things but all else was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very well located and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

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

Great Retreat in Parks AZ

We really enjoyed the stay in your VRBO. We used this as our base for Elk season. It was perfect. Everything in the kitchen was marked well. It was well stocked with everything. Check in was very easy. We had some youngsters join us over the weekend. They loved the loft and thanks for all the activities/games/other thing to do. I would highly recommend this place. And will stay here on our next trip to Parks. Also, the flying squirrel that goes after the bird feeder is the best entertainment in town!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

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

Parks House

Spacious home and beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Family come for Thanksgiving and Grand Canyon hiking. Very comfortable home with everything you need. Very pleased
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

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

Great family home

Beautiful location and awesome home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte P.

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

Great Place to Stay Near Grand Canyon for Big Groups!

We really enjoyed our stay here as a group of friends coming to relax, and see the Grand Canyon. It was very clean, nice big cozy rooms and beds, and a big open living room, kitchen and dining room area. We loved all the wildlife we got to see, and the fact that it was right next to a trailhead! had everything we needed, coffee, hot water, clean bathrooms, quiet, soft towels, and privacy for bigger groups. Will definitely have to come back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany Q.

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

Peace and Convenience, Perfect for Families

My husband and I took our 2yo son up to this wonderful cabin to escape the heat and celebrate his 2nd birthday. The moment we got there, there were Tonka trucks waiting on the front porch and we knew we picked the perfect spot! It is far enough away we had serenity and peace, but a quick drive to Williams and Flagstaff. The place was incredibly clean and well stocked. The upstairs loft was so fun and our son couldn’t get enough. The backyard is right next to a trail which we utilized several times. This is the perfect relaxing spot for anyone, but has many amenities, games, toys movies and space that a family would enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary R.

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

Awesome location

Description's of property spot on.Location perfect for doing day trip to Sedona, Slide Rock Park, Grand Canyon and Williams. The amenities were as described and Emily was easy to communicate with! We definitely recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024