A garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Big R Lodge | Hot Tub, Arcades & Large Deck | Retreat Near Flagstaff Attractions. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms4 bathrooms465 sq m
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About this property
Big R Lodge | Hot Tub, Arcades & Large Deck | Retreat Near Flagstaff Attractions
TPT License #21631330 STR License #441
PORTER presents... Big R Lodge , a stunning 5,000+ sq. ft. mountain retreat in Flagstaff, AZ. Perfect for large families up to 16, it offers plenty of space for everyone The game room will keep kids entertained, and a private hot tub is always a hit with adults. With charming rustic décor and a large back deck overlooking tranquil views with daily wildlife sighting, this lodge is just minutes from Northern Arizona's top attractions, including Sedona, Snowbowl, and the Grand Canyon.
★☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆★
✔ Spacious Mountain Lodge: With approximately 5,000 sq. ft., 6 bedrooms, a loft, this lodge comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests. Perfect for bringing your entire family together in one place—a rare find, especially in Flagstaff! ✔ Entertainment for All Ages: Amazing Game Room with Arcade games, Smart TVs, board and yard games, books, fire place and plenty of thoughtfully designed spaces for everyone to have fun. ✔ Outdoor Oasis: Enjoy a spacious outdoor area perfect for relaxing or playing outdoor games, featuring a large deck with picnic tables, a BBQ grill, and a private hot tub—plus a frequent wildlife sightings to enhance your mountain escape. ✔ Fully Equipped Kitchens: Two full kitchens with everything you need, including dual coffee makers, cookware, and dining space for the whole family. ✔ Cozy Rustic Charm: Unique lodge-style furnishings, humorous signs, and thoughtful details make it feel like a true home away from home. ✔ Prime Location: Centrally located from Downtown Flagstaff, Sedona, Snowbowl Ski Resort, and the Grand Canyon for easy access to incredible attractions.
★☆ RUSTIC MOUNTAIN LODGE LIVING ☆★
Welcome to Big R Lodge, a spacious and inviting mountain retreat crafted for unforgettable escapes. If you're searching for a large home that combines rustic charm with modern comforts, your search ends here. Tucked away in a serene cul-de-sac, Big R Lodge offers the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience. This lodge is thoughtfully designed to ensure a seamless stay filled with laughter, relaxation, and adventure.
★☆ LIVING AREAS ☆★
Spacious, inviting, and designed for togetherness, the lodge's living areas provide the perfect blend of comfort and connection. Relax on plush sofas, gather around the cozy fireplace, or enjoy endless fun in the fully-equipped game room. The Big R Lodge truly offers something for everyone!
✔ Main Living Room: Gather in style on a large sectional couch beside a stunning rock-wall-framed fireplace. This space also features a large Smart TV, creating a warm and welcoming environment for family game nights or quiet evenings by the fire. ✔ Additional Living Room: On the lower level, you'll find a second living space complete with another wood burning fireplace, dining area, and a fully-stocked kitchen, making it ideal for intimate gatherings or accommodating diverse family needs. ✔ Game Room: The ultimate entertainment hub! Enjoy a range of arcade classics and modern games, including Skee-Ball and ping pong, ensuring hours of fun for all ages.
★☆ KITCHEN AND DINING ☆★
✔ Two fully equipped kitchens stocked with all the essentials, including cookware, utensils, and dual coffee makers (a classic drip coffee maker and a Keurig for quick brews). Whether you're preparing a family feast or a simple breakfast, you'll have everything you need. ✔ Ample dining space to accommodate everyone comfortably.
★☆ OUTDOOR OASIS ☆★
✔ Relax in a spacious backyard designed for both fun and relaxation, featuring a large deck perfect for gathering with friends or family, picnic tables for outdoor dining, a BBQ grill to cook up your favorite meals, and a private hot tub to unwind under the stars. ✔ Keep everyone entertained with games like cornhole and bocce ball, surrounded by serene forest views that create a peaceful, refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle. ✔ Back yard is not fully fenced in.
★☆ BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS ☆★
✔ Pinecone Room: King bed, fireplace, Smart TV. ✔ Wilderness Room: Queen bed with a private patio. ✔ Holiday Room: Queen bed and Smart TV. ✔ Full Bathroom in the hallway, easily accessible to all rooms. ✔ Big Bear Room: King bed, Smart TV. ✔ Lavender Room: Queen bed with access to a private deck. ✔ Powder Room nearby for convenience. ✔ Fisherman's Room: Two twin beds and a futon.
★☆ LOCATION & COMMUNITY ☆★
Nestled in a serene cul-de-sac, our home offers the perfect combination of tranquility and accessibility. The quiet location ensures a peaceful stay, while still being conveniently close to all nearby attractions. Navigation is a breeze, with major destinations just a short drive away.
✔ Downtown Flagstaff – Just 5 miles away for local eateries, shops, and vibrant city life. ✔ Arizona Snowbowl – 20 miles away for skiing, snowboarding, and winter fun. ✔ Sedona – 30 miles away to explore stunning red rock formations and hiking trails. ✔ Grand Canyon – 78 miles away for a bucket-list adventure.
SEASONAL ATTRACTIONS:
✔ North Pole Experience – A magical Christmas outing at Little America Hotel in Flagstaff, just a short drive away. ✔ Polar Express – A festive train ride in Williams, 30 miles from Flagstaff, bringing the holiday story to life. Our guests' favorite!
★☆ OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ☆★
HOUSE RULES For security and peace of mind, noise monitoring devices are installed on the property. There is a minimum age requirement of 25 years old to rent. A rental contract must be signed and submitted after reservation confirmation. This rental property is not used for Nuisance Parties or Unlawful Gatherings. No parties or events are permitted without Manager approval. Confetti is not allowed as it can damage the floor and result in expensive repairs (true story!). There is no smoking allowed on the property. Unauthorized late check-out will incur a penalty of $150.
Please note our policy for items left behind: We are happy to help return items left behind; however, due to logistics and the time required for our team to retrieve and drop off packages, a $25 handling fee plus the cost of shipping will be applied to any items sent back. We'd much rather you have your belongings with you! Thank you for doing a final "sweep" of the home before you depart.
PET POLICY Pets are welcome. Only two dogs are allowed. $50 non-refundable fee per dog. Pets are not allowed on furniture or bedding. Owners must pick up after their pets outside.
SAFETY & SECURITY For your safety and security, there may be public-facing cameras installed on the property. There are two Eufy motion detector cameras located on the front and back of the home. Porter does not own or have access to these cameras but discloses their presence as reported by the homeowner. Must climb stairs — there are stairs to each level, and handrails are included. There is no fence around the fountain.
PARKING Four parking spots are available in the driveway. Per the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County Ordinance, we cannot permit more than 4 vehicles at this property. The garage is not available for guest use. No trailers are permitted due to HOA rules. No on-street parking is allowed. The City may issue tickets, snow plows may not clear the street, and the HOA may fine vehicles parked on the street or partially sticking out into the road.
ADDITIONAL FEES Additional fees that may apply when reserving add-ons to your reservation: Pet fee: $50 per dog (non-refundable). Pack N Play: $40 per item. High Chairs: $40 per item.
VENDOR ACCESS Hot tub/landscape vendors access the backyard once per week, typically on Tuesdays. Service days may change and can occur up to twice a week. A laundry bag will be dropped off 1-2 days prior to departure; please leave it where placed.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS No fires are allowed outside.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Table tennis
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number A-000612
About the neighborhood
Located in Flagstaff, this vacation home is in the mountains. Lowell Observatory and Bushmaster Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Flagstaff Mall and The Marketplace and Flagstaff Plaza Shopping Center. Astronomy Discovery Center and Coconino County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, and hunting. Visit our Flagstaff travel guide
Is Big R Lodge | Hot Tub, Arcades & Large Deck | Retreat Near Flagstaff Attractions pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Big R Lodge | Hot Tub, Arcades & Large Deck | Retreat Near Flagstaff Attractions?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big R Lodge | Hot Tub, Arcades & Large Deck | Retreat Near Flagstaff Attractions?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Big R Lodge | Hot Tub, Arcades & Large Deck | Retreat Near Flagstaff Attractions located?
Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Aspen Valley Golf Club and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Flagstaff Mall and The Marketplace. Bushmaster Park and Sacred Peaks Health Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Big R Lodge | Hot Tub, Arcades & Large Deck | Retreat Near Flagstaff Attractions Reviews
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Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The house was perfect and it was exactly what we needed. The house was very clean and accommodating for the whole family. Location was perfect with easy access to everything we needed to do.
Great family stay with enough privacy for each family group
Beautiful, clean & spacious accommodations for all ages. Game room with video, arcade, ping pong & more. Gorgeous, nature-filled backyard with jacuzzi, and great location to Sedona, Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon and more. Lots of stairs as advertised but worth the effort. Would stay there again!
We chose to stay in Flagstaff and drive between the two National Parks (Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest). The Big Lodge was wonderful accommodations, a very fun house, and lots of activities around it. Everyone had a fabulous time.
We had the most amazing stay at this house! It is in a prime location! The arcade and hot tub were big hits amongst our kids!!!! It is clean and organized. We will def go back to this house again in the future
Great place to gather family and friends! The house is room, cozy, and clean! The stairs are plentiful, so being able to go up and down stairs is required. I loved that we could have our dog there too. We had deer roaming the area morning and evening, it was beautiful! I highly recommend this place!
This well-loved, fun, quirky home, was the perfect home base for 3 small families to explore the Grand Canyon and Sedona area together. The kids looooved the game room, the huge back yard, and the hot tub. The adults loved the large, incredibly well-stocked kitchen, the clean home, and comfortable beds. Towels and pillows were plentiful, extra blankets were easy to find, and the two washer/dryers and two kitchens were amazing! The hosts have really thought of everything and stocked this house incredibly well for families. We really loved our stay here, and know you will too!
This place was amazing! Big enough for our large group of 8. Lots of stairs. The beds were a bit stiff which was the only complaint from our group. Hot tub and backyard are absolutely fantastic. Made for a very memorable reunion of friends. I was worried about spending a good chunck for this place, but have 0 regrets! Don't feed the jackalope!
We had a great time. The house fit all 13 of us very comfortably. Loved seeing the deers in the morning and evenings. The kids and adults loved the game room!
The pictures looked better than it really was. The house is truly 3 odd levels. The kids cave was very hot and a bit disgusting. The bed in the room with the buck beds needs to be replaced because it is sunken in the middle and being held up by bricks. My grandson had the worst back
ache and he is only 7. Just a few hiccups…we still had a wonderful time.
Absolutely loved the location, the house was great. My only con is the amount of stairs, tripped while carrying luggage inside from our car as the stairs were pretty narrow compared to my feet. Other than that though, great experience/stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sara A.
Dec 5, 2018
Big R Lodge Lash Family Stay
We had a wonderful time at the Big R Lodge! We took the whole family for a Xmas Holiday. The cabin is warm and cozy, our hosts Krista and Roy even decorated it for Xmas! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marc S.
Nov 30, 2017
Great house and owners
We had a great time staying here. Place was big to accommodate our large group. Kitchen had all the necessary items to make meals for everyone as well. The owners were great! I had mentioned we were going to the polar express in Williams and they left a hand written note with a gingerbread train for the kids to make! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Our family, ranging from age 7 to 79, greatly enjoyed our 2-night stay at the "BIG R" Lodge. It was a terrific home base for a day trip to the south rim of the Grand Canyon, where most of our group enjoyed a helicopter tour by Papillon, as recommended by Krista. A visit to the Grand Canyon was on my bucket list. The helicopter tour was not, but it should have been! It was incredible to see just how big it is, and to fly over both the south and north rims and to see the differences in landscape and vegetation due to the difference in elevation. The house had enough bedrooms for our family, and the multiple levels were great for different age groups keeping different hours. We appreciated Krista's local dining suggestions, which we found to be just right!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gabi E.
Nov 30, 2017
The perfect place for a lot of famiy
We stayed at the Big R for Thanksgiving with my husband and two girls - plus my parents, my sister, my husband's parents, his two sisters and their families - 13 of us total! The Big R was the perfect for our size. First of all, Krista and Roy were great hosts. Totally communicative and available for any questions. They don't treat their property like just another rental - it is their home and you can feel the warmth as soon as you walk in. There are a bunch of little nooks and crannies if you need your privacy - or if you all want to hang out together, the big couch on the living room fits plenty! Or, if the weather is nice, you can all fit outside and hang out together there too! They even have a fun activity for the littles called a "treasure trail" where the kids can hunt for small little plastic treasures along a small path of about 8 feet - my preschoolers LOVED it it played with their treasures all week. The hot tub is clean and modern and a really fun place to get away after the kids go to bed or after a long hike. The dining room fit all of us (adults) at one table and there are extra card tables and fold chairs available if you need them (we used these for the kids). The kitchen had everything we needed including - a second kitchen for all the Thanksgiving cooking! :) They have all the dishes and serve ware, fridge and cupboards that are plenty big to keep everything for a big family. Lots of extra pillows and blankets if you need them and a bunch of TVs throughout the house if your group likes to watch different things. We are really grateful for The Big R and so glad we had such a beautiful home to spend our special holiday! Thank you Krista and Roy!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea Y.
Aug 24, 2017
The Big R Lodge Doesn't Disappoint!
My friends and I stayed at the Big R Lodge and it was absolutely wonderful! If you are looking for a nice home to stay at with a larger group, this home is the perfect pick! First, this home has several levels to it and rooms and bathrooms on each level. This makes it SO nice for privacy for a large group. We had 5 couples in our group and three single gals, so each couple was able to have their own room and the bathrooms were split up to equally serve the rooms so the ratio of people to bedrooms and bathrooms was even. A huge perk of this house was the backyard! It was really big and had several areas for people to hang out, including a jacuzzi! It had outdoor games, tiki torches, and a really nice grill. Perfect if you enjoy the outdoors like we do. There are also several areas to hang out inside the house if you feel like spreading out. Perfect if you want space and don't want to hang out with your entire group the whole trip (haha)! The house was clean, the beds were very comfortable, and we didn't have any complaints!
I have to say that the best part of the house were the owners. They are extremely kind and welcoming and will go out of their way to make you feel comfortable in their home. I messaged with Krista several times to ask questions before our stay, so don't be shy in reaching out to her. I also messaged with her throughout our stay and the day we left and she was so friendly and fun to talk to. My friends and I joked that she and Roy are the kind of people we would want to hang out with and that we should have invited them over to BBQ!
I would definitely stay at the Big R Lodge again if i had the opportunity to and I encourage anyone considering renting this house to go for it. You won't be disappointed!
We loved this property, although it might not work for someone who has trouble with stairs. Because it's set into a hillside, there's no ground floor per se: when you open the front door, you have to climb a flight of stairs to get to the lowest living level (with the Big Bear room, the Wilderness room, and the fabulous arcade room), and then another flight to get to the main level (with the Pinecone room and the Lavender room.) The room AC units kept things comfortable during the day, and opening the windows at night cooled the whole house down quite well.
The grounds are like a resort all their own. There are several outdoor conversation/seating areas with comfortable sofas, a waterfall running into a pond, and a dining area with two gas grills, all set in the pine trees.
We really enjoyed our stay here, and would recommend it to anyone for whom stairs are not an issue (we had two adults in their mid-80's, and they had no problem - although they're both from Colorado at a similar elevation as Flagstaff.)
House itself was fantastic. Lots of spaces for our 3 families to hang out. Backyard also has lots of different spaces as well. Game room was a big hit with everyone. Easy access off the highway and short drive to downtown Flagstaff. Would absolutely rent again.
We were there in July. House does not have central air conditioning. The portable A/C units helped but couple of the bedrooms got warm during the day but were perfectly fine at night.
The house was all it said to be. Great décor and fun to read all the signs. Read listing there are ALOT of stairs. Only thing I would say was wrong with that many stairs and no access to garage made it tough to drag our ski gear in and out every day.
Other than that its a great place.
The size of the home was perfect for our family vacation. We brought along mom and my sisters family and it provided enough gathering space and personal space when needed. Home was decorated so beautifully for the Christmas holiday! Plenty of fun art, kitchen supplies to cook full course meals! We loved early
Morning coffee and watching the deers visit right outside the window! We played in the snow at the golf course, which was a 10 min walk, and baked cookies and watched holiday movies at night. Everything we wanted for was provided in the house and the host was available
And communicative throughout. Can’t wait to visit again!
Huge house with incredible amenities that are exactly as advertised and perfectly match the pictures on the listing. The host was very communicative as well. Our group had a fantastic stay and spent the majority of our time at the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review
8/10 Good
Crystal L.
Jul 28, 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice place but with a few drawbacks
I would like to start by saying we had an amazing time at this house! I originally had some hesitations after I contacted the owner three times to change my credit card on file and they would reply by email but never did what I asked . Super frustating. Our tripe was great but there were a few items that I felt would be worth sharing in the event that you plan on staying here.
Stairs! There are SO many stairs! Lol. Right when you walk in the door there is a flight of stairs and then even more stairs to get to each level of the house, so depending on where your room is, carrying luggage and getting there isn't as easy as just opening the door. Just keep that in mind if you have anyone elderly (or if you are traveling with anyone who has physical ailments) as you will definitely be a little winded by the time you get to the main floor. The vibe of the house is really fun and we enjoyed the different themed rooms and the artwork. The kitchen was very spacious, newly updated, and offered plenty of space to hang out. We loved the coffee bar area! As far as essentials go the house had everything we needed except for a knife that could actually cut food. It might be time for new cutlery or just bring your own. The family room was also very nice with newer furniture, a large tv, and plenty of comfortable seating. The bedrooms were nice but they definitely need to be updated. For the price you pay per night I honestly expected much more; better mattresses, nicer sheets, and newer furniture. We also would have appreciated having extra sheets. The lower level offered an extra kitchen and small family room (which was really great) and the game room on that floor was one of our favorite spots. Both the adults and the kids absolutely loved it!! We did notice during our stay that there was quite a few insects (very much alive) inside the house. Something worth noting. The backyard is by far and away the most amazing aspect of this home, the pictures just don't do it justice. So many places to sit and many fun outdoor games as well. The patio table was huge and offered plenty of eatingg but we wish there had been an umbrella or more covered outdoor areas. It got a little hot during the day without shade and the small pergola didn't allow us to sit outdoors while it rained. The jacuzzi was definitely a plus, clean, new and heated up quickly. There were also plenty of towels. Overall we had a wonderful stay and appreciated alot of what the house had to offer!