Uptown Red Rock Escape

07/05/2024

We finally made it to the today. Starting out of
The staff was friendly and excellent. The rail cars are spacious and comfortable with hearty snack provided and full bar available. The canyon ride while beautiful, would likely be best appreciated in any but the hottest months … today being particularly hot for the Verde valley.
But still very comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable. Walk between your seating car and the outside open car, chat with other guests. A good day-trip to consider when visiting Sedona and the local area!
And…

02/14/2024

Fill my Cancellation!

Fill my Cancellation!

Hey Scottsdale and Phoenix area friends (or from afar if you have the chance to travel), our Sedona Escape is now available this weekend.

We had a last minute cancellation for this Presidents day weekend -sadly, medical emergency.

Contact me for our friends and family rate! Anything you pay for its use will be offered as a refund to my cancelled guest.

Https://vrbo.com/2358344/
(Note, it is probably too late to book on the VRBO site, so just contact me directly for this weekend)

02/14/2024

Fill my Cancellation!

Hey Scottsdale and Phoenix area friends (or from afar if you have the chance to travel), our Sedona Escape is now available this weekend.

We had a last minute cancellation for this Presidents day weekend -sadly, medical emergency.

Contact me for our friends and family rate! Anything you pay for its use will be offered as a refund to my cancelled guest.

Https://vrbo.com/2358344/
(Note, it is probably too late to book on the VRBO site, so just contact me directly for this weekend)

01/10/2024

I finally found this sandwich cafe open! I’ve walked by here many times, I guess mostly on weekends when I am typically in town. Turns out they are open every weekday, Monday to Friday. 10am-2pm.

So if you find yourself here in during the week, stop in for a
Portions are generous. Bring your appetite or a friend to share with. And ask for extra napkins!

11/23/2023

Some phots from a couple hikes last weekend... Oak Creek (Huckaby / Jim Thompson Trail), and the Margs Draw-Twin Buttes Loop. Its tough to find myself in Sedona during inclement / gloomy weather - I am so often thwarted by clear blue skies.... I know.... but I love the more dramatic light and structure:

11/20/2023

I did a great hike yesterday-twin buttes loop: start at broken arrow trail head. Go counter clockwise around using trails: hog wash, peccary, mystic, chapel, little horse to chicken point then back down on broken arrow with alternate options to take 1. Broken arrow all the way back or 2. High on the hog, twin buttes trail or 3. high on the hog, hog Heaven, hog wash back to the start.

Total loop 5-6 miles depending on options taken. Views of everything!

(Ok, the map shows I added a stick to Make a lollipop loop. I like to start at this little unknown parking lot up from circle K. Go up to Margs Draw and then south to broken arrow. That made the effort over 9 miles which wouldn’t be my recommendation to many people … starting from Brook arrow trail head, if there is space and you don’t mind a little dirt road access makes a more reasonable distance. )

10/19/2023

Visiting Sedona? Looking for authentic, local, good vibes? Look for the regularly planned open dancing and drum circles that occur at both Yavapai vista and Huckaby trail head on various weeknight evenings. Might have to do a little search for schedule, or just ask and I can help.

07/07/2023

While I am sure if you are looking at this page, you are already aware of our place in Sedona, and that we are dog friendly! I just discovered this dog friendly vacation rental site that we are now listed on. But if you are looking to travel elsewhere and want to bring your dogs, check out Dogs Welcome

Gordon Schryer Email: [email protected] Website: https://vrbo.com/2358344/

05/22/2023

It is rare that I bother with the crowds at the but last night I was hopeful for some storm clouds, lightning and a potentially amazing sunset. Sadly none of that happened … The typical evening, just as the sun dropped below the middle shelf of clouds, where I hoped it would light up the underside of the clouds hanging over the , there arose a new cloud barrier in the horizon to block the magic moment!
Fortunately, all was not lost! Since CandiceFromNebraska snuck this shot of and me and then shared it with us. Still a pretty nice show, despite the lack of brilliant color.

05/20/2023

Reasons to come visit in June and stay at our VRBO. After a great day of or shopping in uptown or , head to the to enjoy music as the evenings cool off into the sunset.

Book your stay at the link in our profile or click that button to contact us directly!

05/07/2023

Looking for a reason to come visit and stay at our VRBO during the month of May?
I love the and this animal series every year. Come sit out in the warm evening air, bring a blanket or some low lawn chairs and enjoy a great community experience!
Book your stay at the link in our profile, or direct message us in interested.

02/21/2023

Be sure to check out a film this week at this year’s always a great collection of films to enjoy in a number of venues throughout town.

01/25/2023

A short walk tonight in

With views of , and

12/23/2022

A view from A hike for and a great view from below

12/12/2022

One of our favorite annual events in Sedona, the with live music, thousands of hand lit lining the village. Perfect way to bring on the

09/10/2022

Beyond and , be sure to check fun out local events. Last night I enjoyed band at the

2022 Red Dirt Concerts

Hosted by the Department of Parks and Recreation

FRIDAYS:
May 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2022
September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2022
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Posse Grounds Pavilion
525 Posse Ground Road
Sedona, AZ 86336

08/08/2022

Special 10% Discount booking a Stay THIS August through VRBO link in Bio!
We just spent an amazing weekend ourselves, enjoying morning coffee on the patio, delicious home cooked meals (sorry, you have to cook these yourself during your stay!), and quality family time!
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06/21/2022

Trying to enjoy one of the many in the area? Come stay and I’ll be happy to share my recommendations for the best trails close to our home!

06/05/2022

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06/04/2022

There are caves in them there hills!! Since I was on my own and not another person around, I didn’t climb up into this cave, but it looks super spacious! I’ll come back again. Surprisingly, I didn’t notice any petroglyph activity on the outside.

02/22/2022

Marg's Draw... not on any top ten hikes in Sedona lists or guide books. The trail on all maps meanders from Schnebly hill road near the Huckaby trail head, along the front side of the rocks facing Uptown Sedona and parallels HW179 to spill out at the Broken Arrow trail head.... meh! No wonder it doesn't make any top ten lists, right!
But look at that area, skirting around Snoopy rock and a broad valley towards Munds mountain.... surely there must be some fun exploring back there! So, the dogs and I set off to explore that corner this morning.
On the way to Broken arrow, there is a side trail that comes up from Sombart lane, on SR179 by the Circle K.... when you get to the junction, I guess you are supposed to keep going to Broken Arrow... but wait, there is more than a game trail stemming up from that junction into the true Marg's draw watershed.... and its not a thin trail.... and its not on any other maps. That's where we are going.
The detail and complexity along the walls of the cirque beneath snoopy are far more complex and colorful than you can see from the road! And while the trail thins a bit, down to a nice single track, it keeps heading back into the cirque. Deeper and further back we go and I see a "Submarine-rock" like twin plateau of red rock.... that's where we are going. Its pretty cool. No-one is back here. Tons of javelina sign, and other cat foot prints.
We stop and play on the football field slab of rock. I suspect this trail continues around the cirque and could probably make it all the way over to Submarine rock and back down broken arrow.... but I decide to save that for another day to explore what I expect is an amazing loop trail!
But, nobody knows about it! Its not on anyone's top ten list! Don't go there.... oh yea, its so infrequently travelled, I found someone feeling comfortable camping back there... Illegal camping in the wilderness area, but seemed like a clean, respectful camp. (except for the open fire he/they have been using....
Oh, this also ranks high on my list for great hike's with kids! Very mellow grade, no cliffy exposure, and you are looking at Snoopy rock!

02/20/2022

It is with mixed feelings that I share these photos … views soon to be lost from these particular vantage points when new Jordan Lofts apartments are planned to be built in the very fields in the foreground.
On the one hand, it’s not the end of spectacular views in Sedona, one need only turn around or walk a little further to find another. But on the other hand, I have watched herd of deer wander in this grass and munch on the tree leaves. I’ve seen groups of bird watchers frequent this field to observe a likely impressive collection of local and migrating birds that enjoy this open space. And then there are the javelina that no doubt spend time in the heart of summer shading themselves in the canopy of these trees and bushes.
But alas, Sedona does have a housing shortage! And affordable living is the cornerstone of much of this cities struggles with the explosion of its tourist economy … but I digress. You can’t have them both, a quiet neighborly quickly torn amongst a magnificent natural setting… and at the same time, a burgeoning, profitable tax base with full local employment, Jeep tours and off road excursions at your finger tips….

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01/31/2022

I'm thinking the view of the Mitten is one of the coolest formations close to home - a short walk or drive to the Jordan Trailhead from Uptown.

01/18/2022

There is a problem in Sedona … certain trails and destinations are overcrowded. Look at any top ten list of Sedona trails and you’ll see all the same trails in every list. Instead, Pick up a trail map. Pick a canyon trail that Doesn’t end in a selfie line up! I haven’t been on a disappointing trail in yet! On this trail pictured here, I was alone. Didn’t see another person. Had this beautiful red rock slab with panoramic views to myself. Need a recommendation? Just ask.

01/17/2022

One of the most highly regarded restaurants in Sedona is I tried a few years ago to get in the door at the old location. Now, with their new location a couple short blocks from our place here it’s only a matter of time. However, I did recently discover that they take “to-go” orders by phone. So last night I indulged, walked to pick it up and returned home to enjoy.
Note the food photo is re-plated at home- so presentation is likely less fantastic. But the taste was wonderful, fresh, perfectly prepared! But the Mexican chocolate pie, (not pictured) was A-MA-Zing!!!
So come visit, make a reservation at Elote, and enjoy

01/07/2022

Just in case you were wondering when perfect hiking weather is in , it’s NOW. Mornings are cool, but warms up nicely to perfect hiking weather. So either start early with a brisk pace or sleep in a bit and catch a nice mid day hike!
Our place (see link in profile) has lots of availability and lower rates this January. I wish I had the time to get up there for some longer routes!

01/04/2022

Frosty mornings in Sedona these days, but still beautiful blue skies and sunshine, warming up mid morning for perfect hiking or touring weather!

01/04/2022

Back in August we purchased this beautiful home in Sedona Arizona and have begun operating it as a Short Term rental, bookable directly or through VRBO.
Message us here with Facebook Messenger if you would like to discuss booking directly!

1800sf Family Home 3BR/3Baths in Uptown Sedona - $371 avg/night - Uptown Sedona - Amenities include: Internet, Air Conditioning, Pets Welcome, Fireplace, TV, Satellite or cable, Washer & Dryer, Children Welcome, Parking, No Smoking, Heater ✓ Bedrooms: 3 ✓ Sleeps: 8 ✓ Pet friendly ✓ Minimum s...

01/04/2022