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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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Parks, AZ
  • Grand Canyon Deer Farm
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Canyon Coaster Adventure Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Bearizona
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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Grand Canyon 1bd Loft@Historic Wrigley Ranch-Horseback Riding-Shooting-Dogs OK!

Whether you're going to The Grand Canyon, the official Route 66 town of Williams, AZ known as "The Gateway to the Grand Canyon," Bearizona, The Grand Canyon Railway, The Deer Farm, Flagstaff's Sunset Crater Volcano or Arizona Snowbowl, Meteor Crater, Walnut Canyon, the Red Rock Country of Sedona and its Oak Creek Canyon, Out of Africa, Tge Camp Verde Railroad, Havasupai Falls, Grand Canyon Caverns, Antelope Canyon or Horseshoe Bend, we sit at the virtual center of all these wonderful destinations.

WE SANITIZE ALL HARD SURFACES w/ CLOROX WIPES / LYSOL WIPE DOWN INCL DOOR HANDLES, VANITIES, TOILETS, FAUCETS, END TABLES/NIGHTSTANDS, APPLIANCES, REMOTE CONTROLS, & DINING TABLES.

BEFORE YOU BOOK ANOTHER PROPERTY, PLEASE READ OUR REVIEWS!

Horseback riding, including snow rides, are incredibly popular, too. Let us know if you want to ride so we can “pencil” you in! Availability subject to weather and ground conditions review day of ride by hosts.

Non-aggressive, dogs are more than welcome. No Pit Bulls or Rottweilers, however. Over 300 canine guests so far.

Horseback Riding available on site, guided or unguided riding right here all year 'round! Also Target Shooting & 4wd Tours are usually available March 15 - Nov 15! (Weather restrictions may apply.)

Your 1b, 1ba Loft with a hand-carved, Ash hardwood Queen Bed. The Loft sits on 10 acres+, unlike 1-2 acre or less, packed areas like Kachina Village, Mountain Aire, Baderville, Doney Park, or Sherwood Forest, which are neighborhoods. These “city neighborhood styled areas” are NOT desirable; mixed communities with nice houses and junk properties intermingled.

At The Loft, you will not be in a suburban or semi-rural neighborhood. You’ll be staying far from local cities. This is a free-standing, remote, deep-in-forest place with a gorgeous view of the famous Spring Valley. The Loft is a separate, secured living area above our offices with all new appliances, hand-carved hardwood aspen bed with bed warmers, deck off the Master Bdrm, new wood stove with free firewood, HD DirecTV, breakfast bar & dining nook. Kitchen ware and utensils, salt, pepper & some spices stocked for your convenience.

This property was initially developed in 1990 by the Wrigley Family. Yes. Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs), Wrigley Chewing Gun. Known by legacy as “The Wrigley Ranch,” it’s most recently known as “Dago Joe’s Place.”

As remote as this may be, you'll be safe and secure as we are here on property to assist in any unusual or emergency situation. We have never had such an occurrence. However, we do have clear and efficient plans for any unexpected emergency. We have many motion sensor night lights.

The Loft is nestled in 40ft-75ft pines, the perfect place for a weekend getaway deep in the Kaibab National Forest. Whether you’re looking to beat the heat of The Valley, Havasu, or Vegas, or for a serene trip, a romantic getaway, or an adventure vacation, or even a honeymoon, this is the place. You'll love the "no air conditioning needed" comfort of The Loft. Open, crack or close windows to adjust your room temp.

Free amenities include unlimited wood stove, split firewood & one free 12 pack of split firewood per stay for the fire pit. BBQ tools included. Add'l fire pit firewood at only $6 per 12 add'l pieces. No Wi-Fi because of satellite bandwidth limitations/costs. No cell phone reception because you're too deep in the woods! To use your cell phone, you'll need to drive out to the prairie about 2 miles down the road.

Tarry on out to our pond and enjoy sitting on our glider/bench while the geese and ducks frolic. If you like, bring fresh fruits and veggies to hand feed all the free-grazing birds. Horses love carrots and apples! Take the baby goats for a walk.

Walk freely on our 10 acre property plus its 30 acre add’l fenced forest land or head out on walking/ski trails to Spring Valley Tank where elk, antelope and deer get their water. Or take a hike on Sitgreaves Mtn or Spring Valley Knoll.

BRING YOUR QUADS. Plenty of room to park your quad trailer behind the barn. No charge!

Fishing at local lakes most Spring, Summer and Fall. Many lakes are nearby in Williams including Cataract, Kaibab, Dogtown and White Horse lakes.

Grand Canyon a little over an hour due North. Bearizona drive-thru wildlife park about 15 miles West. Sedona and its Red Rock majesty about an hour SE. Meteor Crater and Painted Desert about 45 mins E. Out of Africa wildlife park and new, indoor shooting range about 1:15 S. SnowBowl winter ski resort and its Summer Fun activities nearby in Flagstaff.

Folks often ask how close walking trails are. Start at The Loft’s door and virtually head out! Take a 2 mile RT flat walk to Spring Valley Tank, a very popular watering hole for all thirsty wildlife around here on the Spring Valley X-Country Ski Trail. Take a hike or dirt bicycle ride to Shulz Pass and see it's gorgeous high mountain meadows about 1 mile past Spring Valley Tank. Or for near 360 degree views of most of Northern Arizona’s highest peaks plus a glimpse of the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, take a 4 mile RT horseback ride due East to Lone Tree Lookout, about 1/2 mile past Spring Valley Knoll. Or take a 4 mile RT on the Spring Valley Trail along the base of Sitgreave’s foothills to the new end of the trail where a Martian type, landscape desolation developed from a massive wildland fire 6-8 years ago. And if you dare and you’re in high altitude climbing condition, try mountain hiking to the peak of Mt. Sitgreaves due West of here. No fire roads. No trails unless you stumble upon an elk trail. We are told that only 5 people per year find the summit and make it to the top. Please advise us if you intend to try it. If you tackle this challenge, please advise us when you depart and when we should expect your return. Please have a cell phone AND GPS emergency locator with you if you try.

Max stays: 9 nights. 1100 sq ft is an estimated Loft size; what we were told when we purchased the property.

Friendly dogs welcome. But they MUST be perfectly controlled by voice commands OR must be on leash. Dogs may not be left alone in cottage unless we approve in advance. Incessant barking is banned by law. Unless you can absolutely control your dog(s) please don't bring them. No felines (cats) unless we approve in writing in advance.

Non-aggressive, dogs are more than welcome. No Pit Bulls or Rottweilers, however. Call me if you’d like to bring your Rot. I’ll consider it with stipulations. Never had a Rot stay as a guest. But I know that some have an unpredictable snap tendency like Pits, seemingly not quite as arbitrary.

Immunized, wormed, well and sound horses welcome. Separate 1+ acre pasture available for guest equines. Trailer parking included FREE. Water included FREE. Barn available for tack storage if needed. $25.00 per horse per night. Additional if we supply alfalfa: $3 per flake per feeding. 2lbs 12% grain (sweet feed) @ $2 per feeding. We have alfalfa and sweet feed grain (10-12%) only. No Timothy, Orchard Grass, Bermuda or other grains. Parks Feed may have other options for you once you’re here.

"Emergency" hosted laundry services for spills on bedding at $25 per load (wash and dry). No self-serve laundry available. If you have a different type of laundry emergency, please ask if we can help.

This is a NO SMOKING SUITE indoors. OUTDOOR SMOKING AREA: Concrete areas and around the outdoor fire pit. NO BUTTS IN FIRE PIT nor to the ground ever. Dispose of smoked butts in cans or bottles. NO SMOKING OUTSIDE OR OFF THESE TWO VERY SPECIFIC AREAS. NO SMOKING ON TRAILS NOR ANYWHERE IN SURROUNDING NATIONAL FOREST. Fires in dense forest are a major concern here no matter what official bans may be in place or not.

PROPANE/GAS BBQ is available to you for your exclusive use right next to your WOOD BURNING Fire Pit. FIRE PIT ready for you, unless bans are put in place by authorities. ONE large bundle (12pcs) of FIREWOOD INCLUDED FREE AT CHECK-IN.

Hosted target shooting may be available at additional cost that varies depending on weapons chosen and cost of their ammunition. Ask for quotation, scheduling and availability. Strictly supervised. Or bring your own guns and ammo for target shooting. Varmint hunting requires an AZ hunting license. Big game requires tags must be acquired about a year in advance. No game processing on site. Field dressing only. Ask about temporary storage of bagged meat. Refrigerator & its small freezer generally available. $10 first night of use. $5 ea add’l nite.

Horseback riding is usually available year ‘round at add'l cost, limited by weather and ground conditions (mud/snow). Smooth sole riding/cowboy boots mandatory (we rent boots @ $5 per ride). Other mandatory wear: long sleeve shirt, long pants (no shorts), jeans preferred (no leggings, comfy pants, or sweats), ski clothing OK in Winter, waterproof clothing/rain gear during Summer monsoons (June 20 - Sept 20), well-lined or heated gloves in Winter, thick or heated socks in Winter, sunglasses recommended in Summer and if snow cover is >50%, and long Johns or layers in Winter. Free but mandatory acquainting where you groom, pick hooves, do ground work and ride in small areas to start. Then, we will rate your comfort, confidence and control and set riding limits accordingly: on our roads only, in the 3 acre fenced pasture, our 40 acre fenced property, or off property rides. All rides off our fenced property require a guide.

Hosted, narrated 4WD Tours are also available at extra cost that get you up close and personal with remote terrain in our greater area. Up to 4 guests per ride. Billed hourly with 15 min incremental billing for add'l time.

Ask us about local attractions and points of interest like Lava River Cave, Bearizona, Sedona, Out of Africa, Havasupi’s turquoise falls, Sunset Crater, Meteor Crater, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, The Edge of the World, local lakes and more!
  • On-site recreation includes ski-in/ski-out access and horse riding/rentals
  • 20.7 miles (33.3 km) from Arizona Snowbowl and 25.9 miles (41.6 km) from Northern Arizona University
Grand Canyon 1bd Loft@Historic Wrigley Ranch-Horseback Riding-Shooting-Dogs OK! offers its guests ski-in/ski-out access, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Parks guest house.

Property manager

Joe Amadeo

Languages

Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Property amenities

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayak
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Composting
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: No cats or birds

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR-23-0034

Grand Canyon 1bd Loft@Historic Wrigley Ranch-Horseback Riding-Shooting-Dogs OK! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
I really enjoyed this little slice of heaven. It was just me and my dog, but I wanted to quiet the cell phone and wifi to work on some art. This place was perfect. The bed and couches were very comfortable and I enjoyed stocking and watching the wood burning stove. The deck off the bedroom was a perfect place to see the millions of amazing stars at night. Thank you Joe!!!stove. loved
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tani L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas getaway
Such a charming, relaxing spot. Second time to visit, but not the last.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lance W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute hideaway near Grand Canyon
This is a cute loft apartment. The description is accurate - there is no internet or cell service. There is no central heat, but the wood burning stove kept the house warm. The "futon" is a sectional recliner, so does not fully lie down. Host lives on site next door - they were very welcoming and kind. Do realize it is over an hour one way to the Canyon. Way cheaper option than the touristy places near the Canyon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Escape!
From the moment we arrived on the property we knew it would be a great escape. Our rental was exactly as described. All the amenities made our stay comfortable! Joe stopped by and showed us how to light the wood stove - not required for heat but great ambiance. Highly recommend this unique and off-the-beaten-path ranch escape! Our
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

M H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, our 2nd week long stay in last 2 years
Just the best all the way around
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote and Relaxing
Beautiful property and hospitable owners. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deeann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent/ Perfect Getaway
Joe and his wife are amazing host. We had horses, goats, chickens, a pond so what more could you ask for. Every morning we enjoyed feed the animals and the property was beautiful. Our place had all the amenities needed and we couldn’t ask for a better time. We will definitely be back in a month or so.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Ranch
Our stay was amazing! The hosts were so friendly and welcoming. The property was surrounded by trees and amazing views. We had a very peaceful and relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
cozy paradise
perfect place for a small family or just a couple.Close to the grand canyon and not far from supplies.nice and quiet if that is what you want.Nice to see a different part of the world.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., Goodyear

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful pines
We had a wonderful 5-night stay here. With the Kaibab Forest right there, the remote location, the adventure of heating with a wood stove, and the pines (so many pines!) the Loft was the perfect location for our romantic getaway. No cell phone or internet access was a plus for us. Great place to come "home" to after a day at the Grand Canyon and a dinner trip into Flagstaff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tani L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't wait to visit again!
What a hidden gem. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the ranch. The hosts Joe and Barbara were so welcoming and always available to answer questions. We enjoyed all of the animals on the property and the beautiful scenery. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theodore W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful forest and cabin
Owner was especially helpful and a pleasure to talk to. Clean, comfortable and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This place was amazing. Horses right on property a goat who loves walks. The house was very nice. Owner was right near by and very friendly. Overall had an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we needed
It was so quiet, no cell signal and no wifi! Our son wasn't very happy about that but he got over it. It was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway with amazing hosts!
The wife and I picked this remote location for a nice long weekend get away. The hosts, Barbara and Joe, were SUPER nice and inviting! Their land is an amazing place to experience some peace and quiet and our dogs loved getting to free roam around the woods and play with their sweet dogs. That was one of the best long weekends vacations we've had in a long time and would 100% recommend. Thanks so much for having us. Kevin and Annie will miss Buddy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely respite
Very comfortable and user friendly! Joe and Barbara go out of their way to ensure the experience, in their wooded retreat, is filled with AZ gracious hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great get away!
We loved everything about this place. It was off the beaten path but still conveniently located to everything we wanted to do. There is so much to do around here we didn't spent a whole lot of time at the property other than to sleep but we were pleasantly surprised. It was bigger than we thought it would be, the bed was very comfortable and the views were beautiful. Joe greeted us and made us feel very welcome gave us some great local tips and was just a nice guy. I look forward to visiting again in the future. We haven't had that much fun in a while!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable loft, but more for a "couples getaway"
We've stayed on this property twice. The first visit was wonderful. We stayed in the small cabin, with 1 bedroom. On our second trip, we brought our kids and rented 'the loft' We were told "8 people have stayed there just fine. The HUGE sectional couch 'lays down' just make it up" needless to say, both our kids slept horrible. The couch does NOT lay back all the way and our kids were up every hour on the hour having us push the couches and "lock them" back together. There were also 2 media chairs but again, comfortable to sit on, not truly meant for sleeping. There were other things, out of the hosts control, like the weather was insanely hot that week (we opened the windows but, 3 of the 6 had spider nests in them.) We used the fan provided but, the loft is the second floor and just too hot for a single fan. There was a "no burn order" so, sitting outside in the cooler evening air and having a little campfire was also not an option. So, we were very limited on what we could do at the property. Again, these were more things that were truly out of the hosts control. The only disappointment was the fact that we were there less then 15 hours, (booked for 3 nights, 4 days) and when we asked for a refund, the host refused and turned into a CSI agent for why he wasn't refunding any of our stay. A little compassion for the situation goes a long way.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Arizona Ranch experience
My family of four had such a wonderful time at the Wrigley Ranch loft. We rode horses, enjoyed the solitude, forest, and the night sky. Highly recommend for an adventurous family! We went to Grand Canyon two days, Williams, lava tubes, and Slide Rock. Joe and Barbara were wonderful hosts, my kids enjoyed all the animals and stories! We were sad to leave this majestic place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
We enjoyed our stay at Joe and Barbara’s loft. We were able to relax in their peaceful and quiet place. Joe and Barbara were very accommodating with our needs. We’ll definitely be back. Thanks Joe and Barbara for sharing your lovely place with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meggin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming family getaway location
We had a lovely time at the Loft with Joe and his family. They are kind people and hosts. They had their grandkids there, and our kids and theirs had such a wonderful time running around and playing in the dirt and seeing the animals together. The kids loved having a wood fireplace and everything was comfortable. The only thing we would improve is to add more plastic cups and plates so that we weren't so worried about our kids breaking what was there. Otherwise we had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, quiet spot off the beaten path. Confusing check-in.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this property. It was secluded and had everything we needed. We were not in it much besides sleeping. About an hour twenty to the Grand Canyon visitor center. We had a mishap at check-in where visitors who were supposed to be in the other rental on the property had already settled into ours. Got into the bed, used the towels, etc. There were spare towels and sheets, not a problem. Read the owners instructions very carefully and make sure you are in the correct property. He spells it out well but when you get in at night it is very difficult to discern which property is the correct one. Also watch out for wildlife on the roads!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the Beaten Path
We enjoyed the peace and quiet. We loved being able to be close to Williams, AZ but not in town. Could not have been more happy with our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
This was our second stay at the Loft at Wrigley Ranch. Joe & Barbara are wonderful hosts and the quiet & serene setting suited us perfectly. For those who want to get away from it all yet have reasonable access to Williams & Flagstaff, we would recommend it without hesitation.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hidden getaway
My wife and I couldn’t have wished for a better destination for our mini weekend break. The loft has everything we wanted and more. Clean and cosy. Comfortable seats and bed. Coffee on the balcony. Views. Peace and quiet. Our hosts Joe and Barbara were an absolute delight. Very welcoming and attentive, and just genuinely nice people. Finally, the ranch itself was brilliant, very well maintained by the owners, with horses, goats, chickens, ducks and dogs. All set in amongst the pine trees with Mountain View’s. We really were in a happy place here and cannot recommend this place highly enough. Book it - you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023