Family Retreat near Grand Canyon: King Suite, Bunk Room, Desert Views

Welcome to Desert Ruby, a spacious, family-friendly retreat in Arizona’s high desert just a quick 27 miles from the Grand Canyon South Rim. With desert views, star-filled skies, and room for everyone, it’s the perfect home base for adventure and relaxation.

✨"One of the best homes we’ve ever stayed in. Super clean, magical stargazing at night." -Guest Review

✨ "Every detail about the Desert Ruby is well thought out! The home had all the cooking equipment we needed to cook meals. It even had toys, games, and great picture books about the Grand Canyon and the surrounding area we enjoyed as a family." - Guest Review

Upon walking in, you will find yourself in a spacious open-concept living space, with a cathedral ceiling and natural light filling the space. The living room is a great place to gather around the cozy fireplace and enjoy a family game night from our collection or challenge someone to a round of video games on the Pac-Man arcade table.

LIVING ROOM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Cozy gas fireplace
• Pac-Man arcade table (12 retro games)
• 50” Roku Smart TV
• Board games & karaoke machine
• Fast Starlink Wi-Fi

FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN & DINING
Perfect for family meals after a day exploring the canyon.
• Full-size appliances: refrigerator, microwave, electric range w/ oven + air fryer, dishwasher
• Cuisinart dual coffee maker (K-cups + drip)
• Toaster, blender, rice cooker
• Full cookware, knives & essentials
• Starter Supplies: coffee, tea, spices, dish soap, paper towels, trash bags

Dining Area
• Seating for 8
• Highchair available

🛏 Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements
Sleeps up to 8 adults comfortably plus pack-n-play for the youngest guests.

🌙 UPSTAIRS LUXURY KING SUITE
Upstairs you will find a luxury master suite and bathroom with a delightful soaking tub and stunning artwork from around the state. This space has a plush, memory foam topped king bed. And a work area for those quick work emails or remote workdays.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• King bed w/ luxe memory-foam mattress
• 680-thread-count Pima cotton sheets
• Arizona-inspired artwork
• Work desk for remote days
• Pack-n-play (with sheets) in closet

🚿 UPSTAIRS EN-SUITE BATH
• Walk-in shower
• Soaking tub
• Towels, hair dryer
• Shampoo, conditioner & body wash

🌅 DOWNSTAIRS
Downstairs offers two bedrooms and one bath. The first showcases a queen bed with incredible desert views. The second is a western-themed bunkroom featuring a twin over full bunkbed with an additional twin-sized, pull-out trundle, perfect for the kids. This room also has a cozy book nook with Arizona and Canyon-themed books for everyone to enjoy.

QUEEN BED ROOM
• Queen bed w/ memory-foam mattress
• 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets
• Sunset-facing desert views
• Local photography artwork

🤠 WESTERN -THEMED BUNK ROOM
(Kids Favorite)
• 2 twin beds & 1 full bed
• Cozy nook w/ Arizona & Grand Canyon books
• Fun cowboy décor

🚿 DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM
• Tub/shower combo
• Towels, hair dryer
• Shampoo, conditioner & body wash

🌄 OUTDOOR LIVING
Our property boasts two covered porches which we lovingly refer to as the morning and evening porches as they face the east and west to sit and watch the fabulous sunrises and sunsets from our cozy porch swings and outdoor dining tables.
Incredible dark-sky stargazing is a special treat.

❄️ COMFORT & ESSENTIAL
• Central A/C & heating (guest-controlled)
• Full-size washer & dryer (starter detergent provided)
• FAST Starlink satellite Wi-Fi

📦 SUPPLIES PROVIDED
Starter supply of: toilet paper, paper towels, coffee K-cups, creamer, sugar, spices, laundry detergent, soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
We recommend shopping in Williams or Flagstaff for extended stays.

📍 LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
27 mi (~30 min drive) to the South Rim Gate of the Grand Canyon — perfect base for day trips
27 mi – Williams / Route 66 - restaurants and fun
27 mi – Grand Canyon Railway
25 mi – Bearizona
55 mi – Flagstaff
82 mi – Sedona

⭐ Why Guests Love It
• Clean, modern, peaceful and perfectly located
• Ideal for families with bunk room, king suite, and full kitchen
• Desert sunsets and star-filled night skies
• Easy drive to the South Rim

✨"The home was sparkling clean and incredibly well taken care of. One of the cleanest vacation rentals I’ve ever stayed in. All the beds were super comfortable. The home was perfect for families with younger kids"

🔒 Your Stay
We provide a clean, well-stocked home with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
We follow industry-standard cleaning protocols using non-toxic products for every stay.

Reach out with any questions—we’re here to help your Grand Canyon visit be unforgettable.

The Grand Canyon region is vast and quite remote without a lot of services available. We are honored to offer our home as a place for you to visit and experience the wonder of Canyon and the beauty of the desert. We are happy to assist you as you plan your trip.

Coconino County Short Term Rental Permit Number: STR-25-0772

Guest access
Smart-lock self check-in, you will receive a unique door code the morning of your arrival.

Private whole-home access on 3 acres.

Home is easily accessed by car with plenty of parking, it is a short trek, only half of a mile, off the main highway to the Grand Canyon on a dirt road.

Private rural-desert setting — you’ll get privacy without being too remote

Other things to note
As you book your stay at our home please keep in mind we are located in the peaceful and beautiful high desert of Arizona in a rural location. Our property is surrounded by undisturbed desert. Incredible desert animals inhabit this area. It is a joy to catch sight of them in their native habitat. Keep your distant from wildlife, some can be dangerous.

Because of the high fire danger in the area at this time, no open flames on the property.