A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Flagstaff, just a 3-minute walk from Northern Arizona University and within a 5-minute drive of Lowell Observatory. .This vacation home is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Oak Creek Canyon and 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Arizona Snowbowl.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic Downtown Casa Bonita
Charming historic 3 bedroom home, right in the heart of downtown Flagstaff! Shopping, dining, and entertainment galore, only footsteps from your door. This home comfortably sleeps 9, includes a washer and dryer, and all of the home amenities you'll need to be cozy! Bedroom 1 is furnished with a super comfy queen bed, bedroom 2 with twin bunks and a double bed, and bedroom 3 with a double/twin bunk set up. There is also an optional double air mattress. Enjoy all that downtown Flagstaff has to offer, instantly, or just relax in this beautifully artistic 1920's home, your own personal urban oasis!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Nik & Gina Merlino
Languages
English
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
TV
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Gym
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Historic Downtown Casa Bonita House Flagstaff
Historic Downtown Casa Bonita House
Historic Downtown Casa Bonita Flagstaff
Historic Casa Bonita House
Historic Casa Bonita Flagstaff
Historic Downtown Casa Bonita Flagstaff
Historic Downtown Casa Bonita Private vacation home
Historic Downtown Casa Bonita Private vacation home Flagstaff
Historic Downtown Casa Bonita Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
reem p.
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Very comfy and homely place. You can walk into flagstaff within minutes and it’s right next to NAU. We loved our stay.
reem p.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
S. S.
1 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Place and Perfect for us and our Little Dog!
We love this place and would like to return. For the price and location, it works great. It was only myself, my husband, and our dog while moving our daughter back into the dorms. There was a lot of space that would be perfect for a family or even two. Although we didn't need all of the space, we spent most of our time in the cozy living room. The couches were comfortable. The kitchen was just right with a nice size fridge dishes, and table. The bathroom was also great because it was large and updated with everything working great. There have been issues in other older houses with everything so old that water pressure is low, sinks leak, etc... This was not the case here. It was the antique feel and look, with a unique style - but everything working and without the worry that the floor or ceiling might fall through. There were only two things we didn't like that would be amazing if they fixed. The biggest is the lack of air conditioning. I know it's common in Flagstaff not to have a/c. But it was reallllly uncomfortable in this house during the day in August. Even when opening windows at night to let cool air in - it gets too hot during the day.
If they installed just one window unit in the living room, it wouldn't cost that much, and would provide relief from the heat in one room during the day. That would have made the trip way nicer for us. The other is the front patio. It was completely overgrown. If they had someone clean that up, it would be great.
S. S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve M.
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for NAU visits and beyond
Found this gem when trying to find a house within walking distance to NAU. Listing photos are accurate but we were surprised with the amount of space when we arrived. Lots of room and very comfortable. We loved that we could walk to the campus and all of our favorite coffee and restaurant spots. Will definitely book again.
Steve M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judi B.
10 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoying the snow
We had a great time, some skiing and some just enjoying the snow and cold with walks. Very comfortable and host was very helpful with road conditions, checking for us multiple times. We did have trouble with the internet but that was due to the storm that had just passed through.
Judi B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
Jennifer A.
6 Sept 2022
Inside was good, but outside was a jungle
I booked this place since it was downtown, big enough to fit my family, and a nice patio so we can bbq. When we got there the neighbors dog was in the patio and it was full of weeds. You open the gate, and they smack you in the face. There isn’t any AC, so it got really hot in the rooms at night even with the windows open. Definitely not ADA friendly, so if you have someone who is, this is not the place to go to. Overall, it was a cute home, just wish we could have enjoyed being outside on the patio area so we could have bbq’d and had fresh air.
Jennifer A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Althea S., Scottsdale AZ
15 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The place grew on me.
I wasn’t sure at first. It was a random connected house with a dark and an awkward bathroom but clean and decorated very nice. Weed removal would be nice for us and dogs. More lighting in bathroom as well. But it did have character. Location is great but there is also a homeless mission down the street and we had a lady sleeping for a day outside the gate. You can tell someone is trying to make it as nice as possible for guests. It was nice enough for our needs at the time.
Althea S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Derek S.
16 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
Enjoyed our stay, great location, good price point, definitely a positive experience.
Derek S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maite C., Campbell, ca
1 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home walking distance to everything.
We loved our stay here. It was so close to hiking and also to drowntown flagstaff. The house was comfortable and had everything needed to make meals (we did thanksgiving here!) and relax. The gas fireplace kept the house nice and warm and the decorations were charming.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Maite C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cary G.
22 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We took our granddaughters to the NPX. This was the perfect spot for our family to stay so the young adults in the group could hit all the fun party spots with just a short (safe) walk. While the old folks (me) could stay back and not worry about them driving. The bedrooms are surprisingly quiet considering all the nightlife nearby. A fire pit in the courtyard would be a great touch but I can understand why they don’t have one. Overall we loved our choice.
Cary G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
8/10 Good
Steve F.
25 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and comfortable
Enjoyed walking to local pubs, coffee houses, shops, and restaurants. Nice outdoor patio
Steve F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Maureen C., Folsom, Denair and San Jose, ca.
15 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Quirky yet lovely
The location of this home is great! We didn’t need our car at all. The home became better as the weekend went on and we figured out everything. It was comfortable and big enough for 6 although we did not have any meals there (except breakfast) thank you !
Maureen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Valerie D.
23 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It was just what we needed. Liked how close the restaurants were.
Valerie D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte A.
21 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
This house screams Old Flagstaff & we loved it! You can’t bet the location!.We walked everywhere. The house is great for family’s!
Charlotte A.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
6/10 Okay
Elaine E.
13 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Downtown
The location was great and easy to get to everything but somewhat loud due to the location. It was very warm and there weren’t any screens on the windows so we couldn’t get any cross ventilation, especially at night and only a few fans.
Perfect location!! Courtyard is nice when you're hanging at the house and everything downtown has to offer is walkable from the house!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
14 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location in Downtown Flagstaff
Cute historic house has comfortable living room, 3 bedrooms with plenty of bed space for 10 (2 sets of bunkbeds), and a large dine-in kitchen. Only 1 bathroom, but it's spacious and has excellent hot water. Nice front yard area for al fresco dining. Easy walk to nightlife and restaurants in Flagstaff and NAU. You hear the trains rumble by regularly--as everyone else in central Flagstaff does! Some bar music noise at night, but restaurant immediately behind seems closed now. Overall, great place to stay while visiting NAU or Flagstaff!
Michael M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Emily K., Fountain Hills, AZ
31 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
My husband and I took our college aged daughter, high school aged son and two small dogs to stay for the long Memorial Day weekend. This house accommodated us all perfectly. The space itself is charming and well stocked with anything a person might need. Each kid had their own room, so plenty of privacy. The yard is fenced, which worked well for the dogs. Also, most nearby restaurants allowed dogs on the patio. Our kids seemed to really enjoy the lively nighttime atmosphere and my husband and I liked being able to walk to breakfast or a cup of coffee. Restaurants, bars, and shops are all a short distance from this house. There is also a climbing gym across the street and a yoga studio on the block. I went to yoga there one morning and it was a fun, challenging class. Also, the check-in, check-out process was easy and communication seemed simple with the owners. Without question we would stay here again. Thank you so much, Nik and Gina!
Emily K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kristen T., Ortonville, MN 56278
10 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This house was perfect for our stay in Flagstaff. Awesome location - we walked to restaurants and shops. Great patio.
Kristen T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
8/10 Good
Theresa A E.
21 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming interior
Best for adults since so near to busy bar district. Late night chatter from passing pedestrians late at night.
Theresa A E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
14 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip West: Grand Canyon, Sedona, Vegas, Flagstaff
The house was PERFECT for everything we wanted and did. Centered right in downtown Flagstaff and a walk away from everything (shops, restaurants, sight seeing, etc.). Grand Canyon (1.5 hours), Sedona (1 hour) and Vegas (3.5 hours).
Kitchen had everything we needed and bedrooms were perfect. I really am looking for something constructive to say to help future renters, but EVERYTHING was there that we needed.
Thanks to the owners for a WONDERFUL stay!!!
Michael P.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ashley D., Chandler, AZ
29 Mar 2021
Cannot beat this location!
This property is literally in the heart of downtown Flagstaff. We did not have to get in our vehicle once. Although there was no central heat, the fireplace and space heaters were sufficient to warm the house. All around great stay!
Ashley D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jessica H.
7 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house, perfect location
This is our 3rd time visiting this house. We love the location - lots of shops and restaurants around the corner. House is perfect for our family - 4 kids. Plenty of seating in the living area, bunk beds, lots of games. Outdoor patio is great. We plan on coming back again next year.
Jessica H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Marianne H.
4 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
We love Flagstaff
My son and nephew attend NAU. We’ve stayed in hotels in the past. This home was so close to everything. We walked around downtown and just had a really special time with the boys.
Marianne H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Randy Z.
23 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Favorite Rental In Flag
Nik and Gina are super helpful and the house is perfectly cozy in the best location downtown.
Randy Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Randy Z.
12 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and Management
We love this place. Perfect downtown location, good price and managed very well.