Red Rock Heaven - views, views, views

My husband and I couldn't have imagined a more perfect place to stay in Sedona. Even after touring the area by car for days on end, there were no better red rock views anywhere than those from the casita! You feel like you are sitting at the base of Thunder Mountain and Chimney Rock while in the living room or on the patio. When you open your eyes in the morning, beautiful red rock formations dominate the sky, which is often dotted with hot air balloons. You don't even have to get out of bed to enjoy the majesty! The hot tub is situated for prime sunset viewing and privacy. The casita is attractively decorated, well-equipped and clean as a whistle. The king bed is very comfortable. The entire property is very well-maintained and is located five minutes from restaurants, shopping, grocery stores and the main highway through town. You'd never know it, though, when you are gazing at the stars from the patio or hot tub. Since Sedona is a "dark skies" city, you have the opportunity to see the sky as it would appear far away from civilization. Talk about ambience! The casita made our stay in Sedona one of the best vacations ever. We will surely return as often as possible.

Perfection!!!

If you visit Sedona you can do no better than to stay at the Casita de los Santos. It is the perfect vacation rental and Polly is the perfect hostess. We emailed Polly that we would be arriving late from Phoenix our first night and we found the path to the house lit and the inside lights on so we could easily find our way. The location is wonderful...close to trails and the red rocks, yet only five minutes from town. The Casita is colorful and homey, designed by an artist, and has a true Southwestern feeling. It is very clean and well cared for. You are in a neighborhood yet feel very secluded. The views from the patio are spectacular. It was delightful to see Gambels quail with their funny plumed heads running around the "yard" each morning. The kitchen is compact but well equipped. It is easy to cook meals at "home" and delightful to eat them on the patio. With the washer and dryer you can pack light and don't have to pay for extra baggage. I cannot end this without mentioning how wonderful the hot tub was after a day on the trails or at night as a comfy spot to view the stars. If you have a chance to stay at the Casita, do it. You won't be sorry.

Dream Getaway

The casita is a gem! The views were amazing and the accommodations were quite comfortable and felt like a home away from home. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the red rock views after a day of hiking or off-roading in a jeep. Sedona has shops, fine dining, and wondrous scenery -- it doesn't get better than this!

Perfect Home Away from Home!

This "Enchanted Casita" is truly that! A perfect locale in the hills of Arizona, surrounded by the Red Rocks further enhances the awesome experience of staying in this beautiful home. Everything that you need is in this haven that makes you feel at home as soon as you walk in the door. Tastefully appointed and well taken care of, I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to get away and feel like they've discovered their own "private world". Kudos to the owner and we'll definitely want to come here again!

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay at the Casita last summer. It is a charming and cozy little cottage perfect for a couple looking to spend some quite time in Sedona. Because it is in a residential area, you are away from the main tourist spots, crowds and noise. Very private! But downtown is only about five minutes away if you want to shop or go out for dinner. There are tons of hiking trails close by, and yes, some within walking distance. The hot tub is a great perk, even in hot weather. We loved watching the sunset from the hot tub each evening. Spectacular views! My husband spent the first two days just thanking me for booking the Casita! We had a wonderful time!

Just Right

This location was exactly what we wanted and needed! The property exceeded our expectations.The casita provided us with all the comforts of home but also incredible views of the red rocks, hot air ballons, and beautiful sunsets. The hiking trails within walking distance were perfect to start our day. We felt secluded and priviate yet just minutes from great restaurants and shops. The patio, and hot tub had beautiful views both sunrise and sunset. We will definitely return!

Home away from home in Sedona

We highly recommend Casita do los Santos in Sedona. We are hikers and it is wonderfully located close to hundreds of hiking trails, as well as town with its stores and restaurants. It is very cozy and has a private outdoor hottub with a view of the red rocks, and an inside wood-burning fireplace for the cool winter evenings. The bedroom has a very large picture window with beautiful vistas of the surrounding red rocks and mountains. The casita sits on a hill, offering views of nature scenery and privacy from nearby homes. The patio provides a perfect vantage point for the dramatic evening sunsets, with a gas grille that enabled us to cook great dinners, just like being at home. We enjoyed our stay so much that we plan to return ofter.

The Casita - A Sedona Gem!

“What a perfect getaway! The casita is such a wonderful place to stay with the secluded location, beautiful views and quiet surroundings. The hot tub made for the perfect ending to a wonderful red rock day. Our king bed was so comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped. You've thought of everything. All-in-all, this is the best place we have ever stayed and we had the time of our lives. Staying in the casita, with the incredible views and privacy, has been a truly memorable experience. You have the best views in the area, central to all Sedona has to offer. We wish our stay could have been longer, but we promise we'll be back soon. Thank you so very much, Polly, for making the casita the perfect 'home away from home.”

August 19, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2007

Took a chance and got a grand slam. This vacation rental was perfect for the two of us in every way-- price, location, views and amenities. This very private Casita sits on a hill in West Sedona. The space is generous with a nice living area with fireplace and kitchen. The king size bed was terrific with private bathroom and all the accommodations of a home. The best feature was the patio with another fireplace and the greatest view that a grand hotel could never provide. I sat each morning sipping my coffee watching the hot air balloons float up in the distance. The patio faces west with the sunset lighting the golden rocks of Sedona's Thunder Mountain. The Casita is in walking distance to great trails. The central location also provides easy driving distance to shopping, great food and all the sites of Sedona. It was also wonderful to relax after sightseeing all day in the very private hot tub. I sat back and relaxed watching the shooting stars. I stopped counting the first night, too many to wish on. This is a great spot if you want a private home like experience. Can't say enough nice things about the Casita. The first thing I did when I got home was to rebook for the next year! Happy traveling. Recommended for: Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway

We stayed at the casita for our honeymoon and it definately exceeded all expectations. The home is a great getaway and while it is located in a neighborhood, it has the isolation feel of a real county cabin. Sedona has much to offer and can be a very reasonable trip if you enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of deals. Also, being from the Midwest, it is often difficult to get to "tourist destinations" without wasting full days due to traveling but Sedona is very close to PHX and is just a short flight away. We were at othe casita within 6 hours of leaving downtown Omaha. I would definately go back and stay at the Casita again. Polly is a great host and a good friend to have!

My husband and I stayed at Casita de los Santos

My review is tardy but I would be remiss in not telling everyone about how wonderful this little hideaway is in Sedona. My husband and I stayed at Casita de los Santos in September and couldn't have been more pleased. The Casita is perfect, very clean and private. The views from the patio in the morning with our coffee or at night with a glass of wine in the hot tub were absolutely spectacular. Watching the hot air baloons in the morning and the sun setting at night can't be missed. You are situated in an area that is close to everything you could need, shopping, tours, hiking, dining, you name it. We hiked many of the formations and rafted the Colorado river, spent a day cruising through the Grand Canyon and a night at Lake Powell, all the while using the Casita as our home base. Polly was wonderful, not intrusive at all but called on numerous occasions to make sure we were comfortable, if we needed anything, and to give us suggestions on restaurants and best shopping spots away from the toursit crowd. We were blessed with spectacular weather and everyday was an adventure. Like I said "stop looking" because you can't find anything - in a private home setting - as cozy and comfortable with spectacular views as Casita de los Santos. Thank you Polly, we look at our pictures often and reminisce about the wonderful time we spent there. If we return to Sedona you shall hear from us, in the meantime I have passed on all of our information to friends and family so they too can enjoy a wonderful, peaceful, adventurous experience like we did in Sedona at Casita de los Santos. Thanks again - Alison and Steve