Accommodations
Forest Shangri-La
Luxury home in the heart of West Sedona loaded with amenities! Backyard forest access to hiking and mountain biking trails. Private hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, and outdoor shower in nature. Stunning forest and mountain views. Family-Game room with arcade games. Minutes from everything, yet private. Enjoy awesome views from cathedral ceilings & windows. Sip wine around the balcony firepit. Enjoy nature from different angles in the dreamy backyard which feels like you’ve carved out your own little piece of the forest. An idyllic hideaway!
⊱The Space⊰
Welcome to Sedona Shangri-La, where you are surrounded by the beauty of nature with the balance of city conveniences, private, yet close to everything – minutes away from shopping, cafes, galleries, and more.
When you step inside this two-story, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,200 sq foot modern, mid-century custom home, you’ll see a beautifully appointed space with designer furnishings, modern décor, and abundant amenities.
From the ‘floor to ceiling’ windows of the living room and dining room, you will see stunning big skies and astonishing desert-forest landscape from the backyard which leads directly into the Coconino National Forest.
In your private, forest-edge backyard wonderland you have a high-end hot tub with umbrella shade, a hardwood, hybrid sauna (traditional stone and infrared), custom-built, wood enclosed cold plunge, and a custom-built outdoor shower that feels like you’re in the forest. You can partake in these excellent outdoor amenities just for enjoyment or for true contrast therapy. For the exercise enthusiast, there is also an Echelon exercise bike with display and online programs as well as a dumbbell tree for your use.
The house features amazing forest and mountain views, skylights, as well as original artwork and sculptures by local artists inside and outside.
You’ll be treated to majestic red rock views of Thunder Mountain from the front rooms and front patio and to spectacular views of the forest and Sedona Airport Mesa Mountain from the living room, dining room, family room, upper and lower deck, and the backyard. Backed up onto the national forest, you are paces away from some of the most sought-after mountain biking and hiking trails of Sedona with direct access to Carroll Canyon Trail.
Enjoy this unique property in any season with year-round stargazing as one of only 20 certified Dark Sky Communities in the world (telescope provided). The winter months can offer a dusting of snow powder on the glowing red rocks, while June-September’s monsoon season offers beautiful fall colors against a green and red backdrop of forest and red rocks and often fills the sky with spectacular lightning displays. Springtime temps are heavenly and perfect for numerous outdoor activities.
Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, you’ll find everything you need, such as fast 150 Mbps internet, allowing multiple users to enjoy gaming and streaming on your own devices or any of the 5 smart HDTVs located throughout the house. The fast internet also extends into front and back yards and all the way to the forest edge. There are also dedicated workspaces.
⊱Kitchen, Dining, Living⊰
The living room and dining room feature bright, maplewood floors, cathedral ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows with impressive views of sandstone mountains and forest foliage. Enjoy gathering around the shabby-chic dining room table with designer lighting and seating for 6. Create a delicious meal in the full kitchen, thoughtfully stocked with amenities for and appliances for all who have a passion for cooking. You’ll find amenities, like:
✓stainless steel appliances,
✓Mikasa dinnerware,
✓crystal glassware,
✓a Ninja blender,
✓an Instapot,
✓a pizza stone,
✓an espresso machine
✓coffee, tea, sugar, oil, and spices
✓and so much more.
Enjoy sunny daytime cooking under a skylight or switch to soft, decorative mood lighting for the evening. You can enjoy your meals at the dining room table inside, upper and lower patio seating, and forest-edge under a solar lit umbrella.
When you’re ready, the tastefully decorated living room with gorgeous views offers an inviting, comfortable setting to enjoy alone or with others, featuring designer center tables and lamps, Sedona magazines, reading materials, and other curios, as well as a mounted, adjustable HDTV that can be seen from the living room, dining room, and kitchen. The picturesque windows lead to an amazing wraparound, upper deck with many features. There is also a telescope for amazing stargazing.
⊱Wraparound Deck / Front Patio⊰
A front to back wraparound deck offers serene and stunning scenic views, in all directions, and spectacular sunsets.
✓Enjoy breakfast at a patio table for 2.
✓Sip wine at dusk around a propane firepit with 4 comfortable chairs.
✓Curl up with a book in a 1-person chair hammock.
✓Follow the deck around the custom flagstone walkway to the front patio.
✓Sit around an inviting table for 4 and enjoy views of Thunder Mountain under a massive canopy tree.
⊱Bedrooms & Bathrooms⊰
The master bedroom, upstairs, pulls you in with direct views of Thunder Mountain and ornamental plum trees. You will enjoy:
✓crisp bedding on a Beautyrest King bed.
✓collectible mid-century modern furnishings; like a bed frame with integrated nightstands, atomic lamps, a sitting bench, a chest of drawers, and a chaise lounge you’ll want to dive into.
✓a modern, remote-controlled ceiling fan.
✓ a mounted HDTV with Netflix and ability to cast from your devices.
✓ample closet space that spans the length of the wall complete with spare linens, shelf space, terry cloth robes, a space heater, and a safe.
✓the ensuite master bath features a custom, floor to ceiling glass shower with dual shower heads, custom tile and stone décor, and includes ample storage and drawer space, as well as a bidet!
The second bedroom, upstairs, is designed with a Sedona rustic farmhouse motif with:
✓an original antique armoire and chest of drawers, designer nightstands and lamps.
✓a comfortable queen bed.
✓a large walk-in closet with wardrobe mirror, a space heater, and storage.
✓a mounted HDTV with Netflix and ability to cast from your own devices.
Enjoy woodsy views and Thunder Mountain from your windows. Down the hall you’ll find the guest bathroom with designer lighting, a vanity, and a custom stone and tile tub with a dual showerhead, and a skylight.
If you peek into the hallway closet, you’ll find plenty of storage for jackets and an inviting basket with yoga mats and blocks. If you are bringing a little one, there is also a Pack ‘n Play, portable highchair, and a child safety gate. You’ll also find a clothing steamer, a portable, small-space heater & fan, and the RFID activation card and a Tesla adapter for the EV charger in the front of the house, should you need it.
As you head down the carpeted stairs, you’ll find the third bedroom with an earthy, warm feel featuring:
✓a comfy Sealy king bed with a solid walnut bed frame.
✓matching designer nightstands and lamps.
✓an original cherrywood chest of drawers.
✓a spacious, mirrored wardrobe closet with extra pillows, and a space wall heater.
✓a mounted HDTV with Netflix and ability to cast from your own devices.
Just outside the downstairs bedroom is a bright third bathroom that features a custom-built, all glass enclosed shower with a dual showerhead, custom cabinetry, and a sliding barn door.
Right nearby is a dedicated workspace with lighting, a WIFI printer, and ample outlets for your devices.
A few steps away, and for the convenience of downstairs family room gatherings, is a custom stone wall kitchenette with maple cabinetry. It is equipped with a designer bistro table and chairs, retro refrigerator and microwave, popcorn machine, a coffee and tea maker, and a full complement of silver, dinner and glassware.
⊱Family & Game Room⊰
Walk across the Saltillo tile into the family and game room loaded with entertainment amenities for relaxation and fun, including:
✓A cozy, wrap around leather couch facing a 70-inch HDTV with Netflix and the ability to cast from your devices.
✓Dancing flames from 2 electric fireplaces.
✓A solid wood farmhouse armoire stocked with games for the whole family.
✓A bookcase with a library, more games, and blankets.
✓Arcade games, including air hockey, skeeball, foosball, and darts.
If you don’t want to miss out on fun with family and friends, but still need to work, there is a second dedicated workspace at the edge of the family room complete with lighting, device plugs, and a phone charger.
When you have had enough fun in the game room, step outside the sliding glass doors onto the covered, lower outdoor patio with:
✓ceiling fans and string lights.
✓immediate views of the forest and mountains.
✓ample seating for all your guests, like the 2-person bench swing, lounge chairs, and a teak dining table for 6 where you can relax to the sounds of a bubbling water feature or the deep tones of wind chimes.
✓ an Echelon exercise bike with display and online programs as well as a dumbbell tree, if you feel like working out.
⊱Backyard Wonderland⊰
The exquisite, terraced backyard, which seamlessly spills out onto the national forest is full of surprises!
✓A private hot tub with multiple jets and mood lighting, facing the forest.
✓Hybrid Sauna (traditional stone and Infrared).
✓ Custom built cold plunge.
✓A custom-built outdoor shower surrounded by a cactus garden.
✓Colorful wind spinners and desert/Sedona-themed sculptures.
✓A cozy hammock on the forest edge. There’s a variety of purposefully placed seating, each offering a unique view of your surroundings.
✓Corn hole and ladderball games for family fun.
✓A variety of options for seating throughout the entire backyard to enjoy the views and quiet time.
⊱Whether daytime or nighttime you are amongst views in all directions⊰
✓Walk down the stone pathway to the forest edge for a morning or afternoon hike.
✓Mountain Bikers: from the back yard you can ride your mountain bike on one of many top mountain biking trails, including: Carol Canyon, Bandit, and Ridge trail, and from there access to Herkenham and Old Post trails.
✓Sit on the 2-person bench swing and enjoy birdwatching at one of the 2 birdfeeders.
✓Relax in the hot tub under an umbrella during the day.
✓Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of going from the hot tub to the sauna to the cold plunge, and back to the hot tub, all in your own private setting in nature.
✓Stargaze from the hot tub at night with mood lighting.
✓Have a sunset meal next to the forest edge under a solar-lit umbrella!
⊱Additional Features⊰
✓Autel EV charging station up to 45 amps (with Tesla adapter).
✓Long, private driveway suitable for trailer or RV parking / 4-5 cars (no RV hookup).
✓Washer and dryer, iron and ironing board, clothes steamer, and drying rack (downstairs).
✓Washer and dryer, iron and ironing board, clothes steamer, and drying rack (downstairs).
✓2 rollaway twin beds in closet next to washer and dryer.
✓Mountain bike shed, bike pump available inside (just bring your own lock).
⊱What’s Nearby?⊰
From your front door, you can walk to wine tasting and grocery shopping in less than 10 minutes.
By car, you are just minutes away from most of our favorite restaurant suggestions listed below on Hwy89A.
Uptown Sedona is just a short 10-minute drive.
There are many nearby offerings for restaurants, wine tasting, hiking, biking, grocery stores, shops, galleries, coffee bars, and entertainment.
⊱David and Carynn’s Fave Restaurants⊰
✓Restaurants: Pisa Lisa (lunch & gelato), Creekside American Bistro (upscale dinner), Rene’s at Tlaquepaque (upscale dinner), Mdradaa Cuisine of India (lunch or dinner), Tortas de Fuego (small, modest restaurant with big flavors), and Senor Bob’s (creative burgers and dogs).
✓ Wine Tasting & Spirits: Art of Wine, Vino di Sedona, and Redwall Distillery (10 minute walk).
✓Grocery stores (all minutes away by car): Safeway, Bashas, Whole Foods, Natural Grocers.
✓Coffee Bars: Layla’s, Freeform Coffee (Best coffee!), and Starbucks.
⊱Things To Do outside of Sedona⊰
✓Page Springs – Vineyards and Tasting Rooms (20 minutes)
✓Cottonwood – Historic Old Town restaurants, shops, antiques, etc. and our favorite restaurant Crema. (25 minutes)
✓Clarkdale – historic copper-smelting town with nearby attractions, like Verde Canyon Scenic Railroad Tour and Tuzigoot National Monument. (30 minutes)
✓Jerome – historic copper mining and ghost town. (35 minutes)
✓Camp Verde – Out of Africa Wild Animal Park. (35 minutes)
✓Rimrock – Montezuma’s Well and Castle Monuments. (50 minutes)
✓Flagstaff – Lowell Observatory, Arizona Snowbowl for skiing, Lava Tube Cave. (60 minutes)
✓Wupatki & Sunset Crater National Monument. (1 ½ hours)
✓Grand Canyon – Grand Canyon Railway offers scenic train rides from Williams to Grand Canyon. (2 hours)
We look forward to serving you, your friends, and family in building beautiful memories at our Sedona Forest home!
⊱Guest access⊰
✓The whole property is for guest use and enjoyment, except for the garage.