Around the property

Worth the short drive

Tucked between a lava-rock cove and a grove of coconut palms, our resort has hosted travelers since 1998. Every suite opens to the water.

Jerome
Located 5,200 feet up on Cleopatra Hill, was once the 4th largest city in the Arizona Territory. Between the late 1880s and early 1950s, Jerome was a thriving mining camp producing an amazing 3 million pounds of copper per month. Now that’s a lot of copper! You can still feel the history in Jerome today, the Jerome Historical Society has done a wonderful job of guarding and preserving many of the historical buildings. You will now find the town filled with galleries, restaurants, and wine tasting rooms. They have a very popular “Art Walk” that takes place every 1st Saturday of the month throughout the year.
Cottonwood
Shops, galleries and restaurants line Main Street and provide the backdrop for this quaint and colorful historic district. The unique Cottonwood Jail stands guard at the top of Main Street. Cottonwood is surrounded by jagged mountains on the south and west, and to the north and east by mesas and buttes. Named for the beautiful Cottonwood trees that grow along the Verde River, the town grew from a small farming community to the Verde Valley’s population center, called “the biggest little town in Arizona” by the late 1920s. At that time Old Town businesses supported residents and workers of the many mines that operated in nearby communities.

Iconic Outdoor & Red Rock Adventures

Hike the Famous Trails: Tackle world-class red rock hikes like Cathedral Rock, Devil’s Bridge, Bell Rock, and Soldier Pass.
Pink Jeep & Off-Road ATV Tours: Experience rugged 4x4 trail driving through Coconino National Forest.
Slide Rock & Oak Creek Canyon: Cool off in natural water slides, go swimming at Grasshopper Point, or enjoy a scenic creek-side picnic
Scenic Drives & Overlooks: Take in breathtaking panoramic sunset views from Airport Mesa Lookout or drive the Red Rock Scenic Byway (SR 179).

Spiritual, Cultural & Historic Highlights

Experience the Sedona Vortexes: Explore famous energy sites at Cathedral Rock, Airport Mesa, Bell Rock, or Boynton Canyon.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village: Stroll through cobblestone paths, Mexican-style plazas, fine art galleries, and boutique shops
Chapel of the Holy Cross: Visit the architecturally stunning church built directly into the red rock cliffs.
Amitabha Stupa & Peace Park: Find quiet reflection and outdoor meditation at this peaceful sacred site in West Sedona.

Old Town & Local Flavors

Old Town Cottonwood Tasting Rooms: Walk down Main Street to sample local Arizona wines at popular tasting rooms like Pillsbury Wine Company, Merkin Vineyards, and Carlson Creek.
Dining & Farm-to-Table Cuisine: Enjoy craft cocktails, wood-fired pizzas, and regional Southwestern fare along the historic main strip.

Outdoors & Family Fun

Outdoors & Family FunDead Horse Ranch State Park: Enjoy camping, horse trails, bird watching, and fishing along the Verde River. Verde River Kayaking: Take a "Water-to-Wine" kayak float trip down the Verde River straight into local vineyard stops. Blazin’ M Ranch: Experience a classic Western chuckwagon dinner show with cowboy entertainment and family activities.

Nearby Verde Valley Day Trips

Jerome Ghost Town: Take a short drive up the mountain to explore the historic copper mining town, quirky shops, and historic sites. Verde Canyon Railroad (Clarkdale): Board the scenic heritage train for a wilderness ride through the Verde Canyon. Tuzigoot National Monument: Tour the ancient Puebloan ruins overlooking the Verde River valley.