This place is truly a gem.
The views of the rock formations from the bedroom are incredible, the patio is ideal for relaxation and taking in the views of the surrounding area, the grounds are fun to lounge and relax in, and the place is directly connected to the expansive hiking trail system.
I can easily recommend this place to anyone interested in staying in Sedona and having the closest connection with nature and the natural beauty of this area. Still, there are a couple of things you should keep in mind if you are considering booking here.
First, several pictures in the listing show a cool fire pit with unique stone seating around it. However, you are not permitted to use the firepit. We asked the host when we were there, and she said this prohibition was due to strict local fire laws. I understand that you can use the fire pit area for sitting, especially during the day, but it's a fire pit, and nothing in the listing says you cannot use it for fire, so this was misleading and disappointing to us. If you hope to watch the stars and make smores around this fire pit, think again.
Also, the hosts are especially conciencious about noise, and the house rules state that if you are too loud (as determined by the host), then you will be a given a single warning. If you violate this warning again, you will be kicked out onto the street instantly. I understand that this is a quiet area, and I am personally always considerate of this, but when you are on vacation, the last thing you want looming over your stay is the possibility of being kicked out in the middle of the night. This is a fairly draconian rule, and I believe such concerns should be addressed in a different manner. Nevertheless, we didn't have any issues with this when we stayed here.
Also, the rules for checkout are pretty extreme. We had to place all the linens and towels in a pile, change out the garbage and recycling, and clean and dry all dishes we used before leaving. We were also encouraged to leave everything exactly as we found it, or we would be charged hundreds of dollars in fees.
Finally, it's important to underscore the fact that you can't really prepare any food in this suite as there isn't a proper kitchen. A kitchen isn't mentioned on the listing, so I can't really dock them for this.
Ultimately, this place is excellent, and I recommend it, but the checkout rules were egregiously extensive considering what we paid per night to stay here.
