Let me first start with complementing Pat and Kristi for being amazing host. Everything outlined in the description of the property was not only highly anticipated, our expectations were easily surpassed.
Pat provided consistent communication when needed and even stopped by during one of the days to refill our firewood surplus further showing their focus on being great hosts to my family.
If you’re looking for solitude mixed with modern amenities when needed, look no further. While the canyon provides amazing outdoors, hiking, breathtaking views, and more to offer than anyone can accomplish in a weekend, there’s a little solitude knowing the end of each day you’re coming back to this gateway to Grand Canyon property. (Let’s you push a little longer on that hike knowing you have a fantastic bed and property to return to).
A little tip, make sure before building your first fire on this amazing property that you take some time to admire the night sky. If you’re not used to a blanket of stats in the sky, this will be as close to heaven as you can get. The moon stayed tucked away until after 11pm giving us hours of star gazing before closing out the night around the fire pit sharing stories and pictures from the day spent exploring and site seeing (and maybe some s’mores but don’t tell my diet).
I think the most important characteristic of a great stay is your eagerness on being able to return to the same property. While I know this region has many areas you can stay, look no further as this is our go to spot for every trip in the future. Leaving you 20 minutes from the south rim, and centrally located in between the east and west rim, there really is no better spot to take in a weekend, week, or even longer at The Retreat!
Thanks Pat and Kristi for an amazing and memorable property. It’s not often that the place you stay becomes part of the focus of telling the stories to your friends about your amazing vacation.
This is one of those properties, just do it!
- Brent , Ely, Aidan