Javelina Manor Guidebook
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With stunning Red Rock formations that appear to glow in the warm sunlight, Sedona has become a mecca for all sorts of communities: spiritual healers, mountain bikers, hikers, artists, nature photographers, and even filmmakers. This vibrant and stunning area of Arizona's ability to attract and accommodate so many walks of life has created and nurtured an eclectic, unique culture unlike anywhere you've ever experienced. Sedona is truly one of a kind, and visiting Sedona will be an experience not easily forgotten.
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Sedona
With stunning Red Rock formations that appear to glow in the warm sunlight, Sedona has become a mecca for all sorts of communities: spiritual healers, mountain bikers, hikers, artists, nature photographers, and even filmmakers. This vibrant and stunning area of Arizona's ability to attract and accommodate so many walks of life has created and nurtured an eclectic, unique culture unlike anywhere you've ever experienced. Sedona is truly one of a kind, and visiting Sedona will be an experience not easily forgotten.
Clarkdale, formerly a mining town, is now largely a retirement community with an eye for the arts. Near Cottonwood, about 35 minutes away.
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Clarkdale
Clarkdale, formerly a mining town, is now largely a retirement community with an eye for the arts. Near Cottonwood, about 35 minutes away.
Camp Verde, is situated in the geographical center of Arizona and lies in the High Desert transition zone between the Sonoran Desert to the south and the Colorado Plateau to the north. At 3,100 feet elevation, it boasts some of the mildest weather in the Nation. Just 45 minutes to the south of Sedona.
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Camp Verde
Camp Verde, is situated in the geographical center of Arizona and lies in the High Desert transition zone between the Sonoran Desert to the south and the Colorado Plateau to the north. At 3,100 feet elevation, it boasts some of the mildest weather in the Nation. Just 45 minutes to the south of Sedona.
Cornville & Page Springs, Known for the vineyards in the area, these two small communities are growing rapidly. Pro Tip- G’s Burgers in Cornville voted “Best Burger” in Arizona and I can attest that their burgers are Da Bomb. A short 25 minute drive to the southwest of Sedona.
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Cornville
Cornville & Page Springs, Known for the vineyards in the area, these two small communities are growing rapidly. Pro Tip- G’s Burgers in Cornville voted “Best Burger” in Arizona and I can attest that their burgers are Da Bomb. A short 25 minute drive to the southwest of Sedona.
Cottonwood, is the heart of Arizona Wine Country. Visit Old Town Cottonwood for wine tasting, shopping, and dining experiences which rival that of Sedona. West on 89A, you can be in Old Town in less than 30 minutes.
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Cottonwood
Cottonwood, is the heart of Arizona Wine Country. Visit Old Town Cottonwood for wine tasting, shopping, and dining experiences which rival that of Sedona. West on 89A, you can be in Old Town in less than 30 minutes.
Jerome, located near the top of Cleopatra Hill between Prescott and Flagstaff sits this historic copper mining town. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was born a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents into a roaring mining community. Promoted as a historic ghost town, today Jerome is a thriving tourist and artist hub. Pro Tip- Eat lunch at the Asylum Restaurant for amazing views of the Verde Valley. Past Cottonwood and up the hill, Jerome is about 45 minutes from the house.
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Jerome
Jerome, located near the top of Cleopatra Hill between Prescott and Flagstaff sits this historic copper mining town. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was born a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents into a roaring mining community. Promoted as a historic ghost town, today Jerome is a thriving tourist and artist hub. Pro Tip- Eat lunch at the Asylum Restaurant for amazing views of the Verde Valley. Past Cottonwood and up the hill, Jerome is about 45 minutes from the house.
Activities
Aside from public pickle ball, tennis & basketball courts; softball, football and soccer fields; skatepark; outdoor amphitheater; playground area; and Sedona Community Swimming Pool; Posse Grounds Park is home to many festivals and concerts. Large Festivals held here include Oktoberfest, Sedona Wine-Fest, Sedona Mountain Bike Festival, Sedona Food Truck Festival, and many others. Pro Tip- Don’t bother with driving to the park, it is only a 5-minute walk from the house. There is a paved trail from the neighborhood that will get you there without the hassle of driving or parking.
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Posse Ground Park
525 Posse Ground RdAside from public pickle ball, tennis & basketball courts; softball, football and soccer fields; skatepark; outdoor amphitheater; playground area; and Sedona Community Swimming Pool; Posse Grounds Park is home to many festivals and concerts. Large Festivals held here include Oktoberfest, Sedona Wine-Fest, Sedona Mountain Bike Festival, Sedona Food Truck Festival, and many others. Pro Tip- Don’t bother with driving to the park, it is only a 5-minute walk from the house. There is a paved trail from the neighborhood that will get you there without the hassle of driving or parking.
Voted the best UTV rental service in Sedona for several years in a row. Use the discount code provided at the house to receive a discount on your rental. You will probably want to book ahead if you are planning a UTV trip on a holiday weekend, otherwise you can usually book when you get here. PRO TIP - When you rent, they will tell you not to cut any cookies as it is the easiest way to tip one of these bad boys over. They are NOT LYING to you. Just so you know, a roll-over usually causes in excess of $2500 damage. When you cut cookies, you load the suspension and when a tire grabs, which it will, all you are going to see is sky, ground, sky, ground, sky, ground, ambulance! A good way to ruin an otherwise SUPER FUN experience.
If off-roading isn't for you, rent one of the sling-shots and take an on-pavement tour. Make sure you visit Red Rock Loop Road and take a spin down to the Village of Oak Creek and out Verde Valley School Road. A trip up Oak Creek Canyon is warranted as well.
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Sedona Slingshot and CanAm ATV Rental Service
2875 W State Rte 89AVoted the best UTV rental service in Sedona for several years in a row. Use the discount code provided at the house to receive a discount on your rental. You will probably want to book ahead if you are planning a UTV trip on a holiday weekend, otherwise you can usually book when you get here. PRO TIP - When you rent, they will tell you not to cut any cookies as it is the easiest way to tip one of these bad boys over. They are NOT LYING to you. Just so you know, a roll-over usually causes in excess of $2500 damage. When you cut cookies, you load the suspension and when a tire grabs, which it will, all you are going to see is sky, ground, sky, ground, sky, ground, ambulance! A good way to ruin an otherwise SUPER FUN experience.
If off-roading isn't for you, rent one of the sling-shots and take an on-pavement tour. Make sure you visit Red Rock Loop Road and take a spin down to the Village of Oak Creek and out Verde Valley School Road. A trip up Oak Creek Canyon is warranted as well.
Sightseeing
Sedona is a city of spiritual enlightenment. While many scenic vortexes in the area bring guests from around the country, there may not be a spot with more spiritual significance than the Chapel of the Holy Cross. This iconic landmark showcases stunning design, beautiful views, and even a hiking trail! You can visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross for free. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week (aside from Christmas and Easter). Pro Tip- Whether you attend church every Sunday or have not been in decades, do not pass up the chance to visit this impressive landmark. It was designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Capilla del Santo Crisol
780 Chapel RdSedona is a city of spiritual enlightenment. While many scenic vortexes in the area bring guests from around the country, there may not be a spot with more spiritual significance than the Chapel of the Holy Cross. This iconic landmark showcases stunning design, beautiful views, and even a hiking trail! You can visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross for free. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week (aside from Christmas and Easter). Pro Tip- Whether you attend church every Sunday or have not been in decades, do not pass up the chance to visit this impressive landmark. It was designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright.
The fort was a base for General Crook’s U.S. Army scouts and soldiers in the 1870s and 1880s. The park is the best-preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona.
https://www.azstateparks.com/fort-verde
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Fort Verde State Historic Park
125 E Hollamon StThe fort was a base for General Crook’s U.S. Army scouts and soldiers in the 1870s and 1880s. The park is the best-preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona.
https://www.azstateparks.com/fort-verde
Honanki and its sister site, Palatki, were the largest cliff dwellings of the Red Rock country between AD 1150 - 1350. Pro Tip- Book the Pink Jeeps tour and get a guided tour of this site otherwise it will be a self-guided tour. You do not need a “high clearance” vehicle but the forest service road to get there can be rough and you will need to travel slowly. Plan on about 50 minutes travel time.
https://tinyurl.com/amx5bdxa
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Honanki Heritage Site
11450 N Loy Butte RdHonanki and its sister site, Palatki, were the largest cliff dwellings of the Red Rock country between AD 1150 - 1350. Pro Tip- Book the Pink Jeeps tour and get a guided tour of this site otherwise it will be a self-guided tour. You do not need a “high clearance” vehicle but the forest service road to get there can be rough and you will need to travel slowly. Plan on about 50 minutes travel time.
https://tinyurl.com/amx5bdxa
Montezuma Castle is situated about 90 feet (27 m) up a sheer limestone cliff, facing the adjacent Beaver Creek. It is one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America, in part because of its ideal placement in a natural alcove that protects it from exposure to the elements. About 40 minutes from the house.
https://www.nps.gov/moca/index.htm
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Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadMontezuma Castle is situated about 90 feet (27 m) up a sheer limestone cliff, facing the adjacent Beaver Creek. It is one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America, in part because of its ideal placement in a natural alcove that protects it from exposure to the elements. About 40 minutes from the house.
https://www.nps.gov/moca/index.htm
Montezumas Well is a collapsed carbonate caldron 368 feet across and 55 feet deep. The springs well up from the bottom of a collapsed limestone sink and discharge through a natural tunnel at a rate of about 1,100 gallons per minute into Wet Beaver Creek, a tributary of the Verde River. About 35 minutes from Javelina Manor.
https://tinyurl.com/be2zcmh2
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Montezuma Well (Monumento Nacional del Castillo de Montezuma)
Forest Service Road 618Montezumas Well is a collapsed carbonate caldron 368 feet across and 55 feet deep. The springs well up from the bottom of a collapsed limestone sink and discharge through a natural tunnel at a rate of about 1,100 gallons per minute into Wet Beaver Creek, a tributary of the Verde River. About 35 minutes from Javelina Manor.
https://tinyurl.com/be2zcmh2
This place is AWESOME! USFS volunteers will give you a guided tour of the ruins. The Palatki Heritage Site and its sister site, Honanki, were the largest cliff dwellings of the Red Rock Country between AD 1150 - 1350. Reservations required. Call Palatki at (928) 282-3854 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to make a reservation. While it’s only about 16 miles away, plan on at least 50 minutes to get here due to road conditions. You do not need a “high clearance” vehicle but the forest service road to get there can be rough and you will need to travel slowly.
https://tinyurl.com/2fu8mwce
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Palatki Heritage Site
10290 Forest RdThis place is AWESOME! USFS volunteers will give you a guided tour of the ruins. The Palatki Heritage Site and its sister site, Honanki, were the largest cliff dwellings of the Red Rock Country between AD 1150 - 1350. Reservations required. Call Palatki at (928) 282-3854 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to make a reservation. While it’s only about 16 miles away, plan on at least 50 minutes to get here due to road conditions. You do not need a “high clearance” vehicle but the forest service road to get there can be rough and you will need to travel slowly.
https://tinyurl.com/2fu8mwce
Red Rock State Park is a 286-acre nature preserve and environmental education center with stunning scenery. Trails throughout the park wind through manzanita and juniper to reach the rich banks of Oak Creek. You can be there in 15 minutes from Javelina Manor.
https://azstateparks.com/red-rock
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Parque Estatal Red Rock
4050 Red Rock Loop RdRed Rock State Park is a 286-acre nature preserve and environmental education center with stunning scenery. Trails throughout the park wind through manzanita and juniper to reach the rich banks of Oak Creek. You can be there in 15 minutes from Javelina Manor.
https://azstateparks.com/red-rock
Get there EARLY! Slide Rock State Park is a 43-acre historic apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Oak Creek offers the park's namesake slide for adventures seekers and those looking for a place to cool off. Depending on traffic, about 25 minutes from Javelina Manor.
https://azstateparks.com/slide-rock
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Parque Estatal Slide Rock
6871 AZ-89AGet there EARLY! Slide Rock State Park is a 43-acre historic apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Oak Creek offers the park's namesake slide for adventures seekers and those looking for a place to cool off. Depending on traffic, about 25 minutes from Javelina Manor.
https://azstateparks.com/slide-rock
The pueblo at Tuzigoot consists of over a hundred rooms and was probably home to several hundred people for several hundred years. After the people left, sometime in the 1300s, the pueblo stood empty until the early 1930s, when it was excavated by American archeologists and then turned into a national monument. Near Clarkdale about 40 minutes away from Javelina Manor.
https://www.nps.gov/tuzi/index.htm
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Tuzigoot National Monument
25 Tuzigoot RdThe pueblo at Tuzigoot consists of over a hundred rooms and was probably home to several hundred people for several hundred years. After the people left, sometime in the 1300s, the pueblo stood empty until the early 1930s, when it was excavated by American archeologists and then turned into a national monument. Near Clarkdale about 40 minutes away from Javelina Manor.
https://www.nps.gov/tuzi/index.htm
The largest known petroglyph site in the Verde Valley, as well as being one of the best preserved. South on SR 179 just past Interstate 17, about 35 minutes from Javelina Manor.
https://tinyurl.com/2f93dv9v
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V Bar V Heritage Site
6750 N Forest Ranger RdThe largest known petroglyph site in the Verde Valley, as well as being one of the best preserved. South on SR 179 just past Interstate 17, about 35 minutes from Javelina Manor.
https://tinyurl.com/2f93dv9v
Food scene
Latin inspired cuisine. Dining is by reservation only. Pro Tip - Seating on the veranda has some of the best views in town. On 89A between west Sedona and uptown. Get your wallet out.
www.mariposasedona.com
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Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
700 AZ-89ALatin inspired cuisine. Dining is by reservation only. Pro Tip - Seating on the veranda has some of the best views in town. On 89A between west Sedona and uptown. Get your wallet out.
www.mariposasedona.com
One of our favorites. We have never been disappointed here. They do not accept reservations. Located in west Sedona.
https://gerardositaliankitchen.com
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Gerardo's Italian Kitchen
2675 W State Rte 89AOne of our favorites. We have never been disappointed here. They do not accept reservations. Located in west Sedona.
https://gerardositaliankitchen.com
American comfort food. Check the website as they usually have live music. We love this place – Good food, good music and they have a $35,000 hamburger on the menu. Located uptown in the Shops at Hyatt Pinon Pointe.
https://soundbitesgrill.com
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Sound Bites Grill, Sedona AZ
101 N State Rte 89AAmerican comfort food. Check the website as they usually have live music. We love this place – Good food, good music and they have a $35,000 hamburger on the menu. Located uptown in the Shops at Hyatt Pinon Pointe.
https://soundbitesgrill.com
Curious Country Italian with a view. Another one of our “go to” places. Amazing food and great views. Sit out on the deck just before sunset and get some amazing views. Pro Tip- Do yourself a favor and order the Kat’s Way pizza, it is half Date Night salad pizza and half Roasted Peach & Caramalized Pancetta pizza. These could be the best two pizzas’ EVER and together they are AWESOME! Located near Tlaquepaque. Parking can be tough sometimes. Go online and join the waitlist before you leave the house.
https://www.sedonahideawayhouse.com
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Hideaway House
231 AZ-179Curious Country Italian with a view. Another one of our “go to” places. Amazing food and great views. Sit out on the deck just before sunset and get some amazing views. Pro Tip- Do yourself a favor and order the Kat’s Way pizza, it is half Date Night salad pizza and half Roasted Peach & Caramalized Pancetta pizza. These could be the best two pizzas’ EVER and together they are AWESOME! Located near Tlaquepaque. Parking can be tough sometimes. Go online and join the waitlist before you leave the house.
https://www.sedonahideawayhouse.com
Southwest Style Grill serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great views from the top of the airport mesa while watching the planes fly in and out. For dinner try the Shrimp & Grits, it is one of my favorite dishes. Located on top of the Airport Mesa, 10 minutes from the house. Dog Friendly on the patio. Pro Tip – finish dinner before sunset and then go to the airport overlook for AMAZING views of Sedona and watch the sunset. You can walk over from the grill after dinner or if you would rather drive you can park right next to the overlook, but it will cost you $3. It is not a long walk, less a quarter of a mile.
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Mesa Grill Sedona
1185 Airport RdSouthwest Style Grill serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great views from the top of the airport mesa while watching the planes fly in and out. For dinner try the Shrimp & Grits, it is one of my favorite dishes. Located on top of the Airport Mesa, 10 minutes from the house. Dog Friendly on the patio. Pro Tip – finish dinner before sunset and then go to the airport overlook for AMAZING views of Sedona and watch the sunset. You can walk over from the grill after dinner or if you would rather drive you can park right next to the overlook, but it will cost you $3. It is not a long walk, less a quarter of a mile.
Craft brews, ciders and wines plus great food. What’s not to like. The menu changes often so there is always something new to try. Enjoy one of their amazing burgers while dining on the patio, you won’t be disappointed. Located on Jordan Rd. in uptown. Parking in the back.
www.sedonabeerco.com
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Sedona Beer Company
465 Jordan RdCraft brews, ciders and wines plus great food. What’s not to like. The menu changes often so there is always something new to try. Enjoy one of their amazing burgers while dining on the patio, you won’t be disappointed. Located on Jordan Rd. in uptown. Parking in the back.
www.sedonabeerco.com
Burgers, Hot Dogs, and Subs. The BEST burgers and dogs in town. Buns baked fresh daily. Open 11 to 4 Monday – Saturday.
http://www.senorbobsdogsandburgers.com
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Señor Bob's Hot Dogs
2015 West State Route 89ABurgers, Hot Dogs, and Subs. The BEST burgers and dogs in town. Buns baked fresh daily. Open 11 to 4 Monday – Saturday.
http://www.senorbobsdogsandburgers.com
Hands down, THE BEST SANDWICHES IN TOWN! These things are so big they should come with their own zip code. Gourmet sandwiches, on fresh baked bread. Large portions at an affordable price. Pro Tip- Call your order in to get the free cookie with your sandwich and split the sandwich and cookie with your better half. Open 10 to 2 Monday – Friday. They usually close before 2 when they run out of fresh baked bread so plan on eating a little early.
(928) 282-0032
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Sedona Memories Bakery Café
321 Jordan RdHands down, THE BEST SANDWICHES IN TOWN! These things are so big they should come with their own zip code. Gourmet sandwiches, on fresh baked bread. Large portions at an affordable price. Pro Tip- Call your order in to get the free cookie with your sandwich and split the sandwich and cookie with your better half. Open 10 to 2 Monday – Friday. They usually close before 2 when they run out of fresh baked bread so plan on eating a little early.
(928) 282-0032
Shopping
Funny name, right? Pronounce it Tuh-lock-a-pocky and remember it as “to lock your pocket,” you can spend a lot of money here otherwise. East on 89A and then south on SR 179. Tlaquepaque is located just south of the roundabouts. Traffic dependent, you can be here in 7 to 20 minutes.
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Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village
336 AZ-179Funny name, right? Pronounce it Tuh-lock-a-pocky and remember it as “to lock your pocket,” you can spend a lot of money here otherwise. East on 89A and then south on SR 179. Tlaquepaque is located just south of the roundabouts. Traffic dependent, you can be here in 7 to 20 minutes.
Goroceries
All of your grocery needs. Safeway tends to be much busier than Bashs'a Market.
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Safeway
2300 AZ-89AAll of your grocery needs. Safeway tends to be much busier than Bashs'a Market.
All of your grocery needs. As a regional chain, Basha's is not as familiar to many of the tourists in the area and tends to be less crowded.
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Bashas'
160 Coffee Pot DrAll of your grocery needs. As a regional chain, Basha's is not as familiar to many of the tourists in the area and tends to be less crowded.