JUNIPINE RESORT
8351 N. Arizona 89A, Sedona, AZ, 86336, 800-742-7463, .
Rates: Start at $122 per night for a one-bedroom, condo-style creekhouse with a full kitchen. Free parking.
Stay here if you’re: A family, a couple looking for a romantic getaway or a group gathering for a reunion. The creekhouses vary in intimacy and seclusion; be sure to tell the reservationist what you’re looking for.
It’s close to: Oak Creek and a few minutes from downtown Sedona.
The rooms are: Spacious and charmingly decorated in a warm Southwest style, with wood-burning fireplaces, hardwood floors, comfy couches, redwood decks and DVD players. They have creek views and plenty of foliage to offer privacy and a sense of seclusion. For those with families, check out the loft-style setups.
They put all of the money into: Nice touches such as candlestick wall sconces and attractive area rugs. These aren’t cheap, thrown-together units but mini homes that were built to last, and they have been well maintained.
The bottom line: The owners are gracious and welcoming, and they will work at making your stay comfortable. They also do weddings for up to 100 in the lodgepole gazebo with Oak Creek Canyon as the backdrop.
Kyle Wagner
