Grand Desert Jewel: Hot Tub, Views & Guest House

Some groups need more than a house. They need a place that belongs entirely to them, where everyone has space, privacy when they want it, and a place to come together when they don't. That's what our place offers.
When you book the full compound, you have exclusive use of the entire property: the main house and the casita, two distinct structures on the same beautifully landscaped grounds in historic West Sedona. Five bedrooms across two buildings. Two hot tubs. A cold plunge. An infrared sauna. ​An outdoor vintage soaking tub. A fire pit. A full kitchen & kitchenette. Eight car parking. And the kind of privacy that makes a group feel like they've left the world behind.

The main house is a rare Howard Madole-designed mid-century modern home — one of the most architecturally significant properties in Sedona. Madole, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, camped on this property for two weeks before designing it for his own family. His fingerprints are everywhere: the peak window that frames a star constellation at night, the kitchen window that catches desert light at dusk, the soaring beam-free ceiling that opens the space to the sky.

The casita tells its own story. Once a working pottery studio, the handmade tile in its soaking tub was made by the artist who lived here. Concrete floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, an industrial aesthetic that feels like a deliberate counterpoint to the organic warmth of the main house. Together, the two structures give a group every kind of space they might want.

How Groups Use This Property

The compound works beautifully for families traveling together — main house for one family, casita for another, shared outdoor spaces for everyone. It works equally well for celebrations, milestone birthdays, bachelorette groups, and small corporate retreats where a degree of separation between sleeping and gathering is part of the appeal.

The spatial logic is intuitive: the main house is for gathering — its open kitchen, eight-seat dining, and living room are built for a group. The casita offers its own complete world — living room, kitchenette, hot tub, and cold plunge — giving a couple or small group within the larger party genuine privacy without being far away.

The Full Property at a Glance

5 Bedrooms total — sleeps 10 (main house sleeps 6, casita sleeps 4)

4 king beds, 1 queen bed

3 bathrooms

2 hot tubs — one per structure

Cold plunge (casita)

Infrared sauna (main house outdoor area)

Outdoor vintage soaking tub and shower (main house)

Fully equipped kitchen & kitchenette

Propane fire pit and BBQ (main house)

BBQ and outdoor dining (casita)

2 outdoor dining and lounge areas

Direct red rock views — Coffee Pot Rock from both structures

Parking for 8 vehicles

Single level throughout (6 steps to casita entry)

In-unit washer/dryer in both structures

75" TV + 2-person game table (casita); smart TVs in all bedrooms

3-minute walk to private trailhead: Coffee Pot, Tea Cup, Sugarloaf, Thunder Mountain

Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM (no outdoor music after 10 PM)

No events or unauthorized gatherings — vendors (chefs, decorators, etc.) require pre-approval, insurance, and a host fee

No smoking

Must be 25+ to book — ID, guest list, and vehicle list required at booking

No overnight street parking — property accommodates 8 vehicles across driveways

Sedona is a dark-sky city — no bright lights after dark

Front door security cameras for guest safety

Travel insurance strongly recommended

STR Permit #: 033280 & 033282

For same-day bookings, please note that housekeeping may still be finishing around the standard check-in time. A later check-in may be arranged if needed.

Property License: 033280 & 033282