Save the 11% city tax! Homebase for Williams, Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Sedona
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Save the 11% city tax! Homebase for Williams, Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Sedona (also described as “The Gateway Cottage”) is a privately owned, upscale, smoke-free cottage set on an acre of pine forest at over 7,000' altitude outside city limits near Williams, Arizona. The property is positioned as a central base for day trips to the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, and Sedona, with a quiet, rural setting aimed at slower-paced stays and stargazing.
Space & Sleeping Setup
The cottage offers a multi-level layout with 2 king bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, plus a sleeping loft with 1 queen and 1 twin bed. The downstairs living room includes a queen sleeper sofa, and the home is described as accommodating up to 9 adults. Skylights are highlighted for star viewing from the master king bed and the loft’s queen bed.
In-Home Amenities
Guests have a full kitchen with an oven/stove, microwave, and other cooking essentials, plus in-unit laundry with a washer and supplied linens and towels. Comfort features include air conditioning, heating, and a fireplace, along with free Wi‑Fi (noted as super-fast Starlink internet), cable TV, and free parking. Outdoor living areas include a balcony/patio/deck, front porch, and a rustic fire pit area.
Family-Friendly Features
Families are supported with a pack-n-play crib, high chair, and booster seat, and the outdoor setting includes a swingset for kids. The property is a no-pets home (the listing states it does not host pets or service/ESA animals of any kind), which may be especially relevant for guests with allergies.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The cottage sits minutes east of Williams, with popular attractions such as the Deer Farm (under 10 minutes) and Bearizona, Canyon Coasters, and the Grand Canyon Railway/Polar Express (about 15 minutes) noted nearby. It’s about a 45-minute/60-mile drive to the Grand Canyon South Rim, around 25 minutes to Flagstaff, and about an hour to Sedona. Dining options in the broader Williams area include Canyonlands Restaurant at Bearizona, Pine Country Restaurant, Cruiser's Route 66 Cafe, Goldies Route 66 Diner, Station 66, Grand Canyon Brewing + Distillery, and more.
Best for
This cottage is best for families and small groups who want a spacious, multi-bed setup (2 king rooms, a loft with queen + twin, and a queen sleeper sofa) in a quiet pine-forest setting. It also suits road-trippers and outdoors-oriented travelers using Williams as a hub for the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, and Sedona, with easy access to regional attractions like Bearizona, the Deer Farm, and the Grand Canyon Railway.
Travel tips
A car is the practical way to explore from this rural, forested location; plan on about 45 minutes/60 miles to the Grand Canyon South Rim, ~25 minutes to Flagstaff, and roughly an hour to Sedona. Check-in is after 4:00 pm and check-out is before 11:00 am. Because the home is on hauled water and uses propane heating, guests are asked to conserve water and keep doors/windows closed and the thermostat lower when away.
What guests say
Reviews emphasize the home’s spaciousness and suitability for families or groups, with enough beds to accommodate larger parties. Cleanliness is a recurring highlight, along with the quiet, scenic pine-forest setting. Guests also note the convenience of the location for reaching major Northern Arizona attractions, especially the Grand Canyon and Bearizona. Communication with the host is mentioned positively in guest feedback.
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