The Bird's Nest on Route 66 Great location right off the I-40

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Parking available
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Holbrook, AZ

Navajo County Historical Society Museum
‪4 min drive‬
Navajo County Government Complex
‪7 min drive‬
Hidden Cove Golf Course
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Holbrook is a quiet town in the heart of Route 66. My family has lived here our whole lives and love our town. We have a two story home with with a birds eye view of Holbrook and The historic Wigwam Hotel that was the inspiration for the Cozy Cone Motel in Disney’s Cars movie. The downstairs is for our guests and is comfortable, cozy and clean. We are 20 minutes to a four hour drive to The Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, Grand Canyon, Four Corners National Monument, Sedona and much more.

The downstairs getaway has three bedrooms, a full bathroom, living and dining area as well as a pool table. There is also a private patio where our guests can enjoy our Arizona weather with an amazing view of Holbrook. There is a walkway leading from the street where you will be able to park your vehicle and have private access to the back door. Our home is the perfect safe haven from solo travelers who like their space to groups of friends and families who may be traveling together. We have a mini refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker in your private dining area. We also provide paper/plastic plates, silverware, cups and napkins.

Each room has a T.V. with a DVD player and the private living room has cable and an apple T.V. . We have a selection of DVD's and board games for guests to use. There are individual coolers in each room to help make your stay more comfortable in the summer. You can enjoy a nice walk or bike ride around the friendly neighborhood.

Amenities/ Essentials
Hair dryer
Hot water
Private entrance
Lock on bedroom door
Shampoo
Wifi
Laptop friendly work space
Room-darkening shades
Stair gates
Luggage drop-off allowed
Pets live on this property (three dogs but are blocked off from all guests private area)
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free access (small step to get on pathway)
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
First aid kit

We enjoy getting to know new people and if available would love to show our guests around Holbrook or surrounding areas. We also would be ready to recommend any one of our delicious restaurants in town. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Property manager

Cynthia Serna

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Holbrook

Located in Holbrook, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert, while Navajo County Historical Society Museum and Rainbow Forest Museum are cultural highlights. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.

Holbrook, AZ

What's nearby

Navajo County Historical Society Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Northland Pioneer College - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Navajo County Government Complex - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Hidden Cove Golf Course - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
Petrified Forest National Park - 31 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
‪A&W Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at The Bird's Nest on Route 66 Great location right off the I-40 ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bird's Nest on Route 66 Great location right off the I-40 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bird's Nest on Route 66 Great location right off the I-40 located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Painted Desert and within 3 mi (5 km) of Navajo County Historical Society Museum and Hidden Cove Golf Course. Northland Pioneer College is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pam V.

21 April 2025

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

Comfy and cozy

My adult daughter and I stayed 2 nights while visiting the Petrified Forest. We felt very comfortable and we very much appreciated the bagels and coffee that were left for our breakfast. Shockingly several inches of snow arrived on our second night ( despite being mid April) We were warm and cozy at the Bird Nest. I recommend this VRBO to anyone coming to the area

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

17 March 2025

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

Fantastic Stay at Bird’s Nest

We greatly enjoyed our 3 night stay at the Bird’s Nest. Communication with the host was easy and the home was very clean, comfortable and well stocked. We had everything we needed supplied: from soaps, shampoos, hair dryer, plenty of towels to breakfast items like bagels, bread, juice, cereals, etc. Do not hesitate to book your stay at this wonderful location when you’re visiting the Petrified Forest and Holbrook, AZ area!breakfast items

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 February 2024

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

Great stay while Hunting

We stayed there for two nights while hunting. Perfect spot. Clean and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik N.

13 November 2023

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

Great place!

Very comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patsi S.

17 July 2023

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

40th wedding anniversary trip

our host Cindy was wonderful best place we ever stayed in. The hospitality was incomparable, the place was stunning

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl B.

22 February 2025

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

Perfect for our short visit to the Holbrook area and petrified forest

This place had everything we needed for our short visit to the Holbrook area. Loved the walk down entrance and door to the backyard. It was all lit up when we arrived after dark. Very clean and orderly and had everything we needed. Even though it doesn’t have a kitchen, the it has kitchen appliances like mini fridge, microwave, toaster and the host had some extra food and coffee and tea for our use. We just brought some prepared food for our dinners.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

11 November 2024

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

Visit son

Property had everything you need Grandfather and father visit to son who teaches in community . Wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

4 March 2024

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

Petrified Forest National Park Stay

Our two nights stay at this B&B was the perfect place for our visit to the Petrified Forest National Park. Cynthia was a great host with her provided breakfast items and home amenities. Would not hesitate to stay again when traveling through on I40.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

7 November 2024

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

Perfect getaway

I cannot express enough how nice this Vrbo is. We had three bedrooms all to ourselves, plus plenty of sitting room. The host was very communicative and had a bunch of info about the area in the living room. We were able to use that to plan out the rest of our trip. Plus she provided extras like bagels for us for our stay. We were sad we weren’t staying longer.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elton D.

13 January 2024

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

The Birds Nest

Great place, host does a great job of communicating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

27 March 2023

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

Comfort with a great view

Very well equipped for any activity you want, close to Petrified Forest and Painted Desert, comfortable and clean, hosts were very hospitable, and the view was terrific.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

James L.

20 May 2024

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

Homey

Feels Homey. Excellent Host.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Deborah S.

31 May 2024

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

Comfortable and relaxing

This sweet little place is roomy and comfortable. It is close enough to Petrified Forest Nat Park to travel back and forth each day. Cindy is a great and thoughtful host! Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

8 November 2023

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

Best place to stay near the Petrified Forest

This is my second stay here in the Bird Nest. It is very quaint, comfortable, immaculate and Cynthia goes out of her way to think of everything you would need. I would and will stay there again. I just love the Petrified Forest.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave A., Indianola, IA, USA

6 March 2021

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

Great location for Petrified Forest visits.

This is our 3rd stay at this property in the last 3 years. We like to hike at Petrified Forest National Park which is only about 20 minutes away. Cindy is a gracious host and very responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

26 July 2024

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

Lovely Stay

We had a wonderful time at the Bird’s Nest. The hostess Cindy was so kind and hospitable. The VRBO was very comfortable and had extra amenities we did not even expect. She even checked in to see if we needed anything else while we were there. She went above and beyond. The location was great. It was only 20 minutes from the petrified forest national park.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberley S.

12 April 2024

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

Petrified Forest Stay

Older-style home filled with charm, lots of toys for the granddaughter to play with. Owners provided lots of thoughtful touches to make our visit a nice one. Only one bathroom was difficult for five of us.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KriStina K.

22 October 2023

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

Lovely little nest

We had a wonderful place to call home while we were in holbrook for 4h horseback riding State Competition. We will definatly be back next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan O.

14 June 2021

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

Spectacular Stay

Out stay at the Bird's Nest exceeded all expectations. The details and touches amazed us and we just kept finding new ones. We played basketball, pool and the piano. What fun it was.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzana D.

6 March 2023

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Birds Nest was great

It was just as described. The hospitality was beyond great. Very friendly, super nice. Communication was perfect. The extra touches were wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyle B.

15 February 2023

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

See the Petrified Forest!

We stayed in Holbrook to see Petrified Forest National Park. Our host made sure that we had all we needed, and indeed we were well taken care of! Even while lacking a full kitchen, we were able to eat well with lots of extras supplied by the host.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie G.

24 April 2023

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Quiet respite near petrified rocks & painted desert

Cynthia’s place was situated in the perfect place to visit these two great parks. She was a terrific communicator and thoughtfully provided extra coffee and breakfast for our small group. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

6 October 2020

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Great little place with a lot of space!

This was such a cute space! We were just spending the night during a road trip and the space was perfect. It is the bottom floor of a house, but has it's own entrance and yard. There's no kitchen but the space includes a coffee maker, toaster, and mini-fridge (with some breakfast fixins included!) which was more than enough. Great spot- no compaints.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

16 April 2023

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Bird Nest Fabulous Stay

More than just as advertised. The Bird Nest was spotless and so cosy and comfortable. Didn’t miss a full kitchen at all. Fridge, toaster snd microwave were all we needed. There is a grill that we didn’t use but could of. Cindy and her husband were so kind. Close to the Petrified Forest where we had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

18 May 2023

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Very comfortable and highly recommended

The photos really do not do Cynthia’s house justice. It was much larger than expected and had a very homely feel to it. We were ahead of schedule and Cynthia very kindly allowed us to check in early. We met her soon afterwards and it is clear she cares about her guest’s comfort. She had left us plenty of breakfast food and other essentials. We were very comfortable throughout our stay and would highly recommend Cynthia’s house for a stop over in Holbrook.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cynthia Serna

I'm a very social person, I work as a radio DJ and station Manager for a local Radio Station. I enjoy getting to know different people from different cultures and I have hosted exchange students from Brazil and Germany. I have four grown children, two girls and two boys and two beautiful granddaughters. My husband and I have been happily married for 37 years. We enjoy spending time outside, 4 wheeling, camping, fishing and hunting. We enjoy cooking together, we make some excellent green and red chili burritos, if time and availability allows would be open to sharing with our guests. I love to go on vacation to the beach and Disneyland. I love spending time with my children and I am very excited to Host and meet new people from different walks of life

Why they chose this property

We both were born and raised in Holbrook. We lived around the block and this house came up for sale, I loved it, the whole layout of the home we did all the landscaping ourselves and have made it our Home.

What makes this property unique

Old Route 66 goes right thru downtown Holbrook and we are right off the I-40 giving you easy access to both. We are close to Arizona's National parks.
The property looks over Holbrook and the Arizona landscape, also has huge living room windows that look over the entire views.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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