As a child, my grandparents had an A-frame cabin in Yosemite near Tuolumne Meadows where we had many fun family retreats, so I wanted a similar experience at least for a brief period for my family now. For a unique family get together, we decided to reserve this cabin rather than the usual hotel in Flagstaff for our youngest daughter's college graduation at NAU. Initially, I saw this cabin listed on VRBO several months back when we were scheduling our trip. It seemed to fit our needs perfectly with three bedrooms, beds for up to 9 adults, two baths, showing a classic A-frame cabin design with tongue and groove wood ceilings on the main level and upstairs. Actually, the thing that most impressed me was the spacious deck. So I was even more impressed when we arrived to find that there is a dry creek behind this property, so when you sit on the deck it is super quiet and private. Plus the deck is made out of an upgraded Trex material so you won't get a splinter if you walk barefooted. The Mahoney's have outfitted the cabin with everything you need to cook and serve your meals and it was immaculate with all the towels and soaps we needed in the bathrooms. We used the large patio dining table on the deck for our dinners and even used the fire-pit and heater later at night while stargazing. Tim has provided two bikes and a two man kayak in the basement storage area, which we didn't have a chance to use, maybe next time? One afternoon, we walked down to Odell Lake, however we couldn't see how we would even use the lake since there were many signs warning us not to trespass. On our last day, we drove to Sedona, which is a 45 minute drive either from Flagstaff using 89 or going south on 17. It was lovely weather so we got some wonderful photos of Sedona. During our stay, the weather was warm during the day, so we didn't need to use the fireplace or heater. The nights were chilly but we stayed warm under the ample covers on each bed. The beds are very soft, so that is good for those who prefer soft beds, however not so good if you need more support for your back. I would recommend this cabin for anyone looking for a home away from home experience in the Flagstaff area. The photos need to be updated for some of the interior views with a wide angle lens or panorama tool. Overall, I look forward to returning to revisit this lovely cabin oasis in Northern Arizona! Also, Tim was a delight to work with on reserving this property and very responsive.
