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"El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas w/AC

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10398.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Flagstaff, AZ
  • Northern Arizona University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Arizona Snowbowl
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Lowell Observatory
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunkbed room

3 Single Bunk Beds

Guest bedroom twin

2 Single Beds

Guest master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest master bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs master bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Gaming room bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Half bathroom on main floor

Toilet

Upstairs guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

upstairs master bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

upstairs master bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas w/AC

Welcome to El Rancho: A Grand House w/AC and Snowbowl Vistas. Our property is conveniently located less than a 10 min drive from the Snow Bowl, making it the ideal house to rent for every skiing and snowboarding fan! Don't want to drive up the mountain yourself? The shuttle service is only 5 mins away!
Book 3 nights and get one for free, or book 5 nights and get 2 for free! Inquire with us directly for more information!
Permit#:STR- 24 -0341

El Rancho, a large and elegant yet comfortable home with uninterrupted views of the Snowbowl Mountain peaks. This home is set on an expansive 5-acre lot offering heavenly seclusion and privacy. Conveniently located at the base of the Snowbowl ski resort, this home is the perfect base camp for all your winter and summer adventures, whether it’s: skiing/snowboarding Snowbowl (5-minute drive to the ski shuttle); touring the Grand Canyon (90-mile drive); exploring Sedona (37-mile drive); hiking the beautiful Flagstaff trails; visiting NAU (9-mile drive); savoring a meal in downtown Flagstaff (8-mile drive); or just enjoying the peaceful Flagstaff countryside. With its brand new air conditioning, innumerable amenities, games galore to keep the kids happy, and many cozy places to hang out, this wonderful home is the perfect setting for your large family get-together. This home is available for whole-season rentals, please enquire for discounted rates.



IMPORTANT RULES: Due to local laws or HOA requirements:

· Rentals are subject to a 7-day minimum: while rentals of fewer than 7 days are available, we will block off the 7-day period surrounding your rental to minimize the impact of guest turnover on our wonderful neighbors. Please enquire for details.

· Rentals are limited to “Single Families” – this means a group of people related by blood, marriage, or legal adoption, or up to 3 unrelated people maintaining a common household, together with their domestic servants. Please enquire for details.

· NO EVENTS such as weddings, parties, etc.

· Smoking and fire restrictions: NO smoking or vaping is allowed inside or outside the home. Flagstaff is an area prone to wildfires and as such, ashes from cigarettes and cigars can ignite dry brush in the area. Any signs of smoking will be subject to a $500 fine. Use of the outdoor fire pit is only permitted in accordance with City of Flagstaff fire restrictions.

· Firearms restrictions: Discharging firearms is not permitted within ¼ mile of any home or road in the Snowbowl Ranch Road subdivision.

· Nuisance restrictions: no loud music or other loud noises which may disturb neighbors; no activities on the street such as games or racing cars; no speeding through the neighborhood. Please be respectful of our neighbors quiet enjoyment of their homes!

· Lead renter must be at least 35 years old.

· HOA will require names and contact details of all adult renters – you will be redirected to a separate form when confirming rental.

· Please car pool if possible. No RVs allowed, and we ask that our guests limit the number of cars on the property to 4.



We will take action as needed if any member of your group has not complied with these rules.



· The bunk beds shown in Bedroom 3 are best suited for children as there is a maximum weight restriction for the top bunks. Please enquire for details.

· This house has several sets of internal stairs which may make this house unsuitable for those with walking impairments.

· Our property runs on a septic tank – please do not flush ANY products except for toilet paper.

· Please limit laundry to 2 loads per day to avoid problems with the septic tank.

· Our kitchen garbage disposal cannot handle: coffee grounds, grease or oil, egg shells, or citrus peels. Please put these items in the trash.

· Trash containers at the street are restricted to 24-hour period beginning sundown the night before until sundown the day of collection.

· 3 security cameras oversee the following areas: entrance, garage/driveway, backyard

· Pet Policy: No pets allowed unless specifically agreed ahead of time. Please enquire. Any evidence of unauthorized pets will be subject to a $500 fine. If you request to stay with a service dog, please answer the following questions legally allowed by the ADA regarding your service dog: (1) Is the dog required because of a disability? (2) What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? We do not charge extra for a service dog, nor do we increase the security deposit. Guest remains liable for any and all damage caused by people or dog. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls. The animal must be under control of the handler at all times and never left alone at any time. If we discover a guest has misrepresented a pet as a service animal, we reserve the right to seek financial restitution, report fraudulent claims to government authorities and to evict the guest(s) without further notice. In the latter case, there will be no right to a refund for unused rent. As of 2022, VRBO no longer treats Emotional Support Animals as Service Animals. If you have an ESA, please filter your search for pet friendly-properties only.

Property manager

Massimiliano Johnson
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
500$ fee for sings of non-compliance
We charge a 500$ fee for any signs of smoking or pets on the property. Firearms are not allowed on the property.
Quiet times 9pm-9am. The rental is limited to a single family, meaning individuals related by blood or marriage.
Please car pool if possible. Per HOA: We ask our guests to please limit the number of cars at our property to 4. RVS not allowed.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Property Registration Number Permit#:STR- 24 -0341

About the area

Flagstaff

Located in Fort Valley, a neighbourhood in Flagstaff, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Lowell Observatory and Museum of Northern Arizona are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Flagstaff Plaza Shopping Center and Flagstaff Mall and The Marketplace. Travelling with kids? Consider Astronomy Discovery Center, or check out an event or a game at Doris Harper White Community Playhouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Flagstaff, AZ

What's nearby

  • Museum of Northern Arizona - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Northern Arizona University - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Arizona Snowbowl - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Humphreys Peak - 17 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Lowell Observatory - 17 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 15 min drive
  • Flagstaff, AZ (FLG-Flagstaff Pulliam Field) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flagstaff Station Market Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Fratelli Pizza Fort Valley - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Roadhouse Bar & Grill - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas w/AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas w/AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas w/AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas w/AC located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fort Valley, Lowell Observatory and Northern Arizona University. Flagstaff Plaza Shopping Center and Humphreys Peak are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Desmond M.

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

Mas El Rancho Por Favor

Perfect location for our Sedona/Flagstaff/Grand Canyon vacation. The open main room allowed for great family time with a stunning view of the mountains. The play room was well equipped and offered table tennis and pool options in addition to the many board games and puzzles. Between the view and the activities we never turned on the Tv!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

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

Terrible Beds

I would love to give our stay a perfect review however, the beds were awful. I assumed it was just the primary, but soon found out everybody else's beds were broke down and terrible. I saw a review about how awful the beds were, and assumed they had been switched out... I was wrong. We had six nights of awful sleep, and people waking up with neck/back pain daily. Otherwise, the house was incredible and met all of our needs! New mattresses would have made this home 5 stars. Would rent again only if this problem was rectified. Good sleep is too important. Such an easy fix. Great views, games to play, and perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

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

Family Gathering

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property! Check in and check out was a breeze and the host was very responsive. Answered my questions within an hour. The house has everything you could possibly need! Plenty of things to do if you’re just hanging out at the house with so many different places to be together without being on top of one another. Loved the views of the snow capped mountains out of the massive windows in the family room! A huge plus to be able to use the 2 car garage given how cold it was outside in the overnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

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

Wedding weekend

Only issue couldn’t get TV to work to watch football
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lou M.

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

“El Ranch” review and suggestions

Overall an amazing property with spectacular views of snowbowl. The description of the house is spot on. As a frequent VRBO renter, I always want to provide positive criticism to help out the owner. The master bedroom windows have absolutely NO coverings so if your planning on sleeping in on your vacation, your dead wrong. The only space provided for your pantry items is 2 small cupboards, we had to use the nook table and countertops for chips, snacks, etc. The kitchen pantry door is locked!!! DO NOT ATTEMPT to grill anything unless they clean the bbq, flare up after flare up due to past grease. Lastly, we had to buy our own bath towels as only one per room was provided. Overall could easily be a 5 star plus rental if the owner made some minor adjustments to the house which I hope they do. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to be close to the ski resort but just outside of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Adam H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Could’ve been better

The location of the property is great, close snowbowl so if you’re skiing or snowboarding it’s great but the property itself could use a lot of upgrading especially when you’re paying roughly $1300 a night after fees. To start, the beds are probably the worst beds i’ve ever slept on, no one in our group got a good night sleep, we found sleeping on the floor was actually more comfortable, secondly the fire pit outside was completely filled with snow, all the chairs were left outside and covered with snow and ice, the host knew we arriving weeks in advance, chairs could’ve been put inside and pit could’ve been cleaned out or covered. Also the fire pit itself is pretty much falling apart, we didn’t feel safe having the kids around it from how damaged it is, and lastly the place can use deep cleaning, dishes were still dirty and had food stains, no tv’s in the living room to watch the super bowl, we just didn’t find a single room that was comfortable from the game room to the living rooms to even the bedrooms. the grill outside is completely filthy and covered in grease, it’s impossible to grill without having all the grease on the bottom ignite into flames and when you ignite the grill with the push button it actually shocks you, i would probably change that asap. Overall for the price it’s definitely not worth it not even close.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Thanksgiving Retreat

This is such a beautiful home! Our whole family spent a cozy, comfortable holiday together in El Rancho~it’s a great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

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

Perfect House!

This property is not only beautiful, it is fully stocked with all the comforts of home. Perfect space for our two families of four and plenty for the kids to do. Also had an easy check in process. Thank you for sharing your home. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marcus K.

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

Good experience, not excellent

Overall a good experience and we will try other properties next time were in flagstaff. This property did not have AC and in the summer the house was warmer than we'd like. For the location, size, daily cost, and overall quality a property like this should have AC in Arizona and the fact the investors have not contributed to that yet is very much a loss - win situation. They need to spend the 15 - 20K investment and the property would be significantly better. The bedrooms upstairs (which is all of them besides the master downstairs) did not cool off enough at night. Many of the children had a hard time sleeping during our 3-night visit. Also, they provide very few towels and toilet paper. What a funny thing to skimp on... and there are some minor maintenance things needed but not worth listing out. All things together make it seem the owners/investors are most interested on profits and not sustainable long-term practices. After fees we paid over $1,000 per night. I will absolutely pay that again but at a different location and I'll make sure to ask questions to have these concerns addressed ahead of time next time. As for renting this home again, it is unlikely they'll have a returning customer here due to the issue listed. It might seem minor but for this type of money these minor comforts should not become an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

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

Amazing views

The ownership undersells the views! Amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

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

Beautiful Location

Nice, spacious home. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Great Stay at El Rancho

Original property we booked encountered some flooding the day we left for our trip. Mass the property manager was great in notifying me and getting an alternate property set up as we were en route. Even though the replacement property was more per night than the original property, Mass honored the original price and made sure we got an early check in. Overall great experience that could’ve been much worse.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

amazing stay

Will stay here again! views were better than anticipated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Beautiful flagstaff home

This home was perfect for our families Thanksgiving getaway. Plenty of space for everyone and beautiful quiet neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deane D.

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

Oktoberfest weekend

Very clean beautiful home. Great location and worked perfectly for our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Great Family Getaway

We had a great stay at El Rancho. The property is fantastic and had everything we needed. Tons of games to keep the kids (and adults) entertained. Great location near the Snow Bowl and easy drive into Flagstaff. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to families looking for a northern AZ vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

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

Wonderful views and layout

Pros- We had a great stay at this home. The views and property are amazing. Wonderful setting and close to outdoor activities. Basketball, and plenty of games for the kids to do. Cons- We had 14 people staying at this home and there were not enough towels to use. The ones that were provided were not comfortable or a good size for adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Harley T.

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

Relaxing

👍
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P., Scottsdale, AZ, USA

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

Fantastic family trip!

This home in Snowbowl Ranch was simply fantastic for our family and perfectly located to get up the Snowbowl access road with very little trouble. Highly recommend this property for anyone, or any family, looking for a great getaway for some fun in the snow and skiing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

rick a., Peoria, az

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

Lovely home

We have done many vrbo homes in many cities since retiring. This house was as good as it gets. Fantastic location with great mountain views. The house was very well built, designed, and decorated. Had everything we needed, no complaints and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Great House with all the Amenities

This property is so nice. It has everything you need for a great weekend retreat especially for a bigger group or family. I will say you need to know that only 4 cars can be visible in the driveway at any given time or the neighbors complain. We were able to put two in the garage and leave 4 out front. Cell service is really bad as well because you are basically at the bottom of Snow Bowl. Two minor details to what otherwise was a great stay. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

MIKE R.

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

Wonderful Family Mountain Retreat

I planned a whole family getaway for my father who is battling stage four lung cancer. I wanted a place that was suitable for the grandchildren and my father. Place was perfect! We had a wonderful time in this gorgeous home. Plenty of house and yard space against the woods. Went up to Snow Bowl and took the gondola ride to the top to see the majestic views below. Property management were professional and a pleasure to work with. I live two hours away. Will gdefinitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Fantastic

We come to Flaggstaff a lot and this was hands down our favorite house. Huge yard for kids to play in, basketball court, game room with ping pong and pool. Fantastic. Group size was 13 people and the house still felt spacious. Mass was great as well… highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Great place for a family get together!

This was a great property for a family get together. We enjoyed our stay and the property had all of the amenities we needed for a great long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaftab E.

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

Special Place

The home is very clean, well furnished and has many amenities. The views are amazing and there is a lot of privacy. The home is spacious and there was lots of room for our group of 8. We recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Massimiliano Johnson

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Why they chose this property

Welcome to "El Rancho" The Grand House with Snowbowl Vistas! Our property is conveniently located less than a 10 min drive from Snow Bowl, making it the ideal house to rent for every skiing and snowboarding fan! Don't want to drive up the mountain yourself? The shuttle service is only 5 mins away!
Welcome to "El Rancho"!

What makes this property unique

Our property is conveniently located close to these day trip destinations:
- Grand Canyon
- Sedona
- Snowbowl
- Meteor Crater
- Painted Dessert
and many more!

This property also offers:
- Unique views of landscape and nature as well as an abundance of different wildlife watching opportunities without leaving the property
- Ample space for the entire group
- Big selection of games and outdoor activities
- Separate gaming room with billiard table and table tennis

Languages:

English, German, Italian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests