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Ken's Place - Peace & Quiet & Private

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Williams, AZ
  • Bearizona
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Canyon Coaster Adventure Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Grand Canyon Deer Farm
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bunk Bed Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Pool Room

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Ken's Place - Peace & Quiet & Private

No matter what part of the world you come from you to can enjoy and experience what it was like to be a real cowboy and Native American who roamed this land right here in Williams, Arizona, the Gateway to the Grand Canyon, established in 1881. To feel what it was like for them, to see what they saw through their eyes, all you have to do is sit around the fire pit and look up at the stars. Ken's Place will take you there.

If you are looking for something away from it all but not back in the hills over pot holed roads miles from the 64, then this is it. Ken's Place is conveniently located one block off the 64 highway near Hoctor and Red Lake road. The house sits on a beautifully landscaped, gated 1.16 acre corner lot full of pinyon trees, rock gardens, a gazebo, BBQ, patio set, and outdoor fire pit perfect to sit out and star gaze.

The home is 1800 sf with dining room, kitchen, breakfast area with all new appliances, den with pool table and plenty of space to accommodate 10. Check out the tribute to the 60's in the den. A mural made up of Life magazines that tells the story of that turbulent decade. I call Life as Art.

The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with plenty of large towels, and laminate floors throughout. The master bedroom has a queen bed with a private bath. The middle bedroom is furnished with a double bed. And the bedroom off the den has two bunk beds with one lower bunk as a double. The den is furnished with a futon.

The home is ideal for entertaining large groups. The living room accommodates 8 comfortably on two couches and a love seat complete with a 55 inch Samsung Smart TV with Direct TV and Netflix provided. All streaming services available with your log in. The dining room seats 6 with 4 in the breakfast nook. The kitchen is spacious with new appliances, fully stocked with cook wear and kitchen items such as two coffee makers, one with basket filter and the other single serve, toaster, blender, electric can opener, general spices/cooking oil, crock pot, and convection oven. The den is the main attraction with the Brunswick regulation pool table. The house has central heating with a window mounted A/C. All rooms are equipped with ceiling fans.

Outside offers a gazebo with a stainless steal 4-burner BBQ with searing burner for those steaks, and a rock fire pit. If sleeping ten isn't enough, bring your RV and hook it up to property provided water, electric, and septic, at no extra charge. Please notify in advance you will be bringing an RV.

The home is located approximately 8 miles from historic Williams, Arizona, The Gateway to the Grand Canyon, on the world famous Route 66, ride the Zipline, it looks safe, kind of; just down the street from Bearizona Wildlife Park; and approximately 45 minutes to the South Rim entrance. Williams is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Flagstaff. On your way to Flagstaff, stop off and visit Grand Canyon Go-Karts right off the 40 freeway, and 7 minutes further down is the Deer Farm and Petting Zoo. You might want to check out an outstanding scenic 90 minute drive to the beautiful red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. No need to stop off for travel those brochures plenty are provided for you in the home.

Weather is generally moderate during the summer months, with monsoons in the later summer months, and very cold with snow in the winter. Check in time is 3:00 pm, but earlier check in may be arranged with the owner. Check out time is 10:00 am.

Property manager

William Schleicher

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
I need to know before you book.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Nothing in toilets except provided septic safe toilet paper. No grease in drains. This property has hauled water with under ground tank. Conserve.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: I need to know before you book.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Williams

Located in Williams, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kaibab National Forest Headquarters and Kendrick Mountain Wilderness reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Canyon Coaster Adventure Park and Grand Canyon Deer Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Williams, AZ

What's nearby

  • Bearizona - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Canyon Coaster Adventure Park - 14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Kaibab National Forest Headquarters - 16 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Grand Canyon Deer Farm - 18 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Elephant Rocks Golf Course - 20 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Williams Depot - 14 min drive
  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Canyon Kick Ass Koffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Hog Bar B Que - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mental Ward - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy Cafe at the Grand Canyon KOA - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ken's Place - Peace & Quiet & Private pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ken's Place - Peace & Quiet & Private?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ken's Place - Peace & Quiet & Private?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ken's Place - Peace & Quiet & Private located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Canyon Coaster Adventure Park, Thunder Eagle Native Art and Buckskinner Park. Kaibab National Forest Headquarters is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway property

Great property for families with plenty of space. Huge updated kitchen.. just about 15 min drive outside of Williams. Great if you are planning a Grand Canyon get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martine S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great hous

We stayed one night and the house had everything that we needed and more. Our favorite part was the pool table. 50 minutes to the Grand Canyon which was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Kens place was a nice property, the kitchen had condiments and plenty of seasonings as well. Great variety of dishes and coffee machines and the house had plenty of space. We came up for the weekend to go to the polar Express and it was about a 15 minute drive, a Chevron was nearby as well. We would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathie F., Independence, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand Canyon family vacation

We were glad to have papers with lots of details about the property and do's and don'ts. Nice and spacious for relatives staying close by to visit. Excellent kitchen set up and very well stocked. Plenty of linens. Loved having a washer and dryer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bill was a great Host, the home was just what my family and I expected. The house had everything we needed and more. I recommend this stay to families that want privacy and a home away from home. Thank you for everything! Beautiful home and the snow did not disappoint 😊

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

This house was perfect Grand Canyon trip. We had four adults and four children in our group. The house was clean and comfortable, and situated in a quiet and beautiful area. Make sure you go outside after dark and look at the stars! The kitchen was spacious and well-stocked. The pool table made for fun evenings. My 11-year-old son said that I should give the house 50 stars! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip to the Grand Canyon

This house is clean, comfortable, and lovely. The kitchen is well stocked with high end appliances, utensils/dishes, and cookware. Most rental homes’ kitchens seem to have just the basics and be low quality. That is not the case here. Also, they have been so thoughtful to have things like tissues, dish soap, and even good toilet paper. Those little touches really were appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet hideaway!

We chose this house mainly because we were planning to visit the Grand Canyon and this seemed like a good location for that purpose. We were so happy with this choice, it is a great spot to visit the GC and Williams. It is such a quiet area, so relaxing after a busy day of walking! We found the house to be very spacious, even if you filled all the beds you would have plenty of room! Wonderful huge kitchen! We loved the decor, it is very homey without being "too much". We were especially impressed with the collection of old Life magazines, it was so fun to read all the covers! We found it to be very clean and had no issues with anything! We sure appreciate your hospitality and would definitely stay here again! (I really love the story about the name of the house, what a tribute!)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was amazed how nice this properly was. Kitchen was fully equipped with just about everything anyone needed to make a nice meal. Rooms are nice and able to accommodate large party. Property was very clean. There was a bit of issue with master bath shower water control valve. However, the owner provided instructions and able to make the show work with a bit of inconvenience. The location is also very nice. It is 10 minutes to downtown Williams for groceries such as at Safeway supermarket and it is less than 1 hour to South Rim. Overall, I am a very satisficed customer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amy V.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

3 night stay

The vents in the home are caked in dust and dirt. Home has a odor resembling that of a cat urine. The dishes smelled like a wet rag. The shower curtains had mildew and the ironing board and iron did not work. I was completely dissatisfied with this rental. The only benefit is it is close to the grand canyon and to downtown Williams.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place for Grand Canyon base camp

This was a great house for our family of 8. Contactless check-in and Bill was communicative and gave helpful tips on local amenities. The kitchen was well stocked with all the basics as shown in the listing pictures. The butcher block is beautiful and the appliances all worked well. The kids enjoyed both the board games and the pool table (beating me narrowly at both). The bunk room was great and the extra linens helped everyone find their right temperature. The ceiling fans helped cool things off at night without having to resort to AC. The stars were wonderfully bright from the high elevation, seclusion from city lights, and the trees. It was nice to be able to sit out on the patio and relax after a long day of hiking and driving. Being able to take a hot shower and pull out some ice cream reinforced that we made the right decision to stay here rather than try to find a camping spot. Unfortunately, a previous guest decided to smoke in the house, despite the listing clearly indicating that the house rules prohibit smoking. Thankfully our visit was in the spring and we were able to open all the windows to air out the house somewhat. It’s not the owner’s fault that previous renters misbehaved. The linens were all quite clean and fresh. Our family is particularly sensitive to cigarette smoke, so it was challenging for us, but that was the only detractor from our stay. If lingering smoke doesn’t bother you to the same degree, this would be a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

Everything was very clean and organized. Many extras. Request were plain and simply. The youngest of our group, 2yr old. Keeps asking to go back to his "Arizona house". We had a great visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Fab House!

My family of 6 including teenage boys and older folks stayed here for a week while visiting the Canyon. Great value! House had great quality and quantity of everything we needed. Bill was very responsive. We even texted him at 7am with TV issues and he was there within 5min. Would def stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well-appointed and sparkling clean!

We had a lovely stay while visiting Grand Canyon. Bill was very easy to get ahold of, and check in was seamless. The house was sparkling clean, updated, and felt very homey. My kids loved the pool table. I appreciated the book of tips for our stay. Great stay, would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredible! We are a family of four and we loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Something for everyone!

My family and I enjoyed our stay. My kids appreciated the Netflix access in our downtime, my husband was grateful for the grill and gas stove, I loved the location. It was conveniently located with a short drive to Williams and the Grand Canyon. Everything was clean and the owners communicated in a timely and clear fashion. I would highly recommend this host to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

grand canyon home base

Stayed two nights for a visit to the Grand Canyon. The place was terrific and just what my family of 6 needed. Plenty of room to spread out and the host took care of a lot of the extra details. Everything was above expectations. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

Great place to stay while visiting Grand Canyon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis B., Tempe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hunting Camp

Great property for our recent Az Elk Hunt. Clean and very Comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linsay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand Canyon trip

Great property about 40 minute drive from Grand Canyon activities made for a good wind-down to the daily activities and the home was very comfortable for us and my in-laws who are in there late 70s and early 80s and have a little trouble moving around.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow

This rental was handled the way I would handle renting my place. Lots of care. Great location. Comfortable. The pictures don't do justice to how nice it is.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P., WAKE FOREST, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed

We enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed. The neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jolynne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place!!

This was the perfect spot for our family to visit the Grand Canyon. The place was super easy to find, clean, and we loved our time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House

clean, kitchen well stocked with utensils. Beds are comfortable. Very convenient to GC. Very quiet and private.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

Ken’s place is everything the listing says it is. Great location, clean property and home. Bill the owner was easy to work with, provided all necessary info on the property once booked. We will definitely be going back. Kens place has lots of room for kids to run around(outside)as well. Only complaint(minor) is that the pool table is not level, wasn’t too bad if you are just playing for fun. Looking to book again sometime early next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by William Schleicher

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My name is Bill (William), my caretaker's name is Nathalie, and the property is named Ken's Place. I have received many inquiries about why the property is called Ken's Place. Here is the back story.

At the time Ken was an 86 year old former marine, when I came to his home for a windows appointment. I was new to the area. I had been to downtown Williams but this was the first time I had gone the opposite direction up the 64 highway toward the Grand Canyon.

Ken was outside waiting for me. It was May and everything was green. When I got out of my car I said, "It's really nice out here." Ken's reply was, "You wanna buy it?" One thing led to another and I did. All of the rocks you see placed around the property were placed there by Ken. When it came time to close, I was going to borrow from my 401k for the down but was told by my company that I had to wait 90 days before I could withdraw my funds. I had to call Ken to tell him the situation, and that I understood if he wanted to cancel the deal and find another buyer. He said, "Bill do you want me to lend you $10,000?" He didn't know me. But he said he did. He lent me the money, we closed, and I paid him back.

So, why is it called Ken's Place: honor those who help you get there.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location.