Vacation Homes, VRBOs, and Airbnb in Flagstaff: 16 Fun Stays to Make the Most of Your Trip

written by local expert Jane Elmets

Jane always knew she wasn't destined for a desk job... She has travelled all over the world and is passionate about noodles, sloths and her hiking boots! When she isn't busy adventuring around the world, you can find her reviewing travel gear and dishing out travel tips to all the places she's visited.

Looking for an Airbnb in Flagstaff? These properties make for awesome places to stay while visiting this funky Arizona city.

Home to Northern Arizona University and a bustling downtown area, a stay here puts you in close proximity to the Snowbowl and Grand Canyon for some outdoor fun. There’s also plenty of hiking, biking and walking trails in Flagstaff, allowing you to soak in the scenery without sacrificing a city center stay.

So whether you’re hitting Arizona to eat, drink, or stretch your legs, these vacation homes, VRBOs, and Airbnbs in Flagstaff may be the highlight of your trip.

Editor’s Note: Please note that Airbnb recently made changes to their program so in this article, we are including links to other options like VRBO or Booking.com which have much lower booking fees.

16 Amazing Airbnbs in Flagstaff

Check out our top picks for the best vacation homes, VRBOs, and Airbnbs in Flagstaff for a well located getaway. 

Molly’s Mountain Retreat

Molly’s Mountain Retreat
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Type: Entire Home (2BR, 1B)

Location: Near NAU by Bushmaster Park

Superhost: Yes

Price: $

Unwind in style at this vacation rental in Flagstaff. It’s a spacious studio style apartment with plenty of room for a couple to enjoy together.

There’s a California King bed for a peaceful night’s sleep, a large couch and two armchairs for curling up with a good book or watching a movie.

This vacation home also comes complete with a full kitchen, in-unit laundry machines, and a well organized (and stylish) private bathroom. 

For a stay with lots of personal touches and a homey atmosphere, this studio in Flagstaff will definitely do the trick.

Why We Love It: Large studio apartment with full kitchen and modern furnishings.

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Mountain House One Bedroom

Mountain home one bedroom flagstaff
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Type: Entire Home (1BR, 1B)

Location: E. Cedar Ave near Downtown

Superhost: Yes

Price: $

If you want easy access to skiing and outdoor adventures in Arizona, this Airbnb in Flagstaff makes a solid homebase. Conveniently located five blocks from Highway 180, you’ll be able to hit the snow or Grand Canyon in no time.

A fifteen minute walk from downtown, you may find yourself never wanting to leave this peaceful spot! With an open plan living room and kitchen, you’ll never be far from the fridge while watching a movie. There’s also an electric fireplace in front of the couch for cooler evenings, and plenty of board games to make use of.

You’ll find this stay is best suited for a small family or two couples as there’s one spacious bedroom and a second in the loft. 

Why We Love It: Well located modern apartment with one full bedroom and a loft.

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Elden View Retreat

Elden view retreat flagstaff
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Type: Entire Home (1BR, 1B)

Location: Continental Country Club

Superhost: Yes

Price: $

Soak in the sunset from this epic Flagstaff vacation rental Sitting in the Continental Country Club on the East side of town, this stay has insane mountain vistas and plenty of room to enjoy them from.

A first floor condo, this retreat has plenty of space, like a large living room with glorious scenes out the wide windows, a fully equipped kitchen with bar seats, and a sparkling clean bathroom alongside a comfortable bedroom.

When the sun starts to sink behind the mountains, head out to your private terrace with a drink to watch the sky light up with fiery colors.  

Why We Love It: Simple but elegant condo with amazing views and a private terrace.

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Downtown Charming Historic 2 Bed Home

downtown historic bungalow flagstaff
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Type: Entire Home (2BR, 1B)

Location: Downtown near Root Public House

Superhost: Yes

Price: $

Incredibly located for enjoying downtown, this vacation rental in Flagstaff is a cozy retreat for exploring this part of Arizona. It’s within walking distance of all the breweries and just a hop away from the best restaurants and bars in the city.

You’ll be perfectly comfortable in this early 1900s bungalow, which’s retained much of its historic charm with some refurbishment here and there to keep the place comfy.

It’s full of antique furniture and warm decor to create a truly welcoming environment. The two bedrooms make it a practical choice for a small group or family, and the living room even has a twin sofa bed in case you have some extra people joining in.

There’s lots of space to relax, a retro kitchen for cooking at home, and a charming porch for a delightful morning coffee.

Why We Love It: Historic bungalow walking distance to downtown. 

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Beautiful Aspen Getaway

Beautiful Aspen Getaway
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Type: Entire Home (1BR, 1B)

Location: Downtown neighborhood near Lowell Observatory

Superhost: Yes

Price: $

This rustic vacation home in Flagstaff is a perfect home base if you’re hoping to be downtown. Sitting in a quiet neighborhood close to all the action, a stay here means you’re within walking distance to the best restaurants, bars, and shopping in the city.

With an open plan layout and all the extra details you could wish for, you’ll feel right at home with this stay. The large leather couch is great for catching games on the flat screen TV, and the bar seats in the kitchen are ideal for a quick breakfast.

The bedroom is a sweet place to end your day with a custom mountain headboard. When you need a breath of fresh air, you have a private backyard that’s all yours. 

Why We Love It: Well located condo with a private backyard.

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Central Garden House

Central garden house
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Type: Entire Home (1BR, 1B)

Location: Downtown neighborhood near Lowell Observatory

Superhost: Yes

Price: $$

Upgrade your Flagstaff stay with this high end home at a mid-range price point. It’s a quick walk from downtown, with easy access to hiking trails and other outdoor attractions in the area.

This home has been recently renovated so everything has a fresh and new feeling to it. It has an interesting layout with a king suite that has a lounge area and French doors leading outside to the terrace and a private hot tub.

The second room has a sleeper sofa, a farmhouse style dining table, and a quaint kitchenette.

The bathroom is luxurious and you’ll find lots of bits and bobs to keep you entertained during your stay like board games, books, workout equipment, and even a speaker for pumping tunes.

Why We Love It: High end guest suite with king bed, two sleeper sofas, hot tub, and workout equipment.

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Casa Cozy

Casa Cozy
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Type: Entire Home (2BR, 1B)

Location: Historic Southside Neighborhood

Superhost: Yes

Price: $$

This historic home from the 1940s is right next to NAU, making it a convenient stay if you plan on visiting the University or Downtown. 

The space has an old school feel to it with black and white checkerboard floors, antique furnishings and a very inviting atmosphere. However, there are plenty of modern updates that have breathed life into the space and make it an even more pleasant place to stay. 

The kitchen has everything you need for cooking and the rustic bathroom is loaded up with towels. Combined within the sunny back patio and you’ll quickly realize it doesn’t get much better than this lovely vacation home in Flagstaff. 

Why We Love It: Cozy historic house with modern upgrades near NAU. 

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Cherry Hill Downtown HAUS

Cherry Hill Downtown HAUS
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Type: Entire Home (2BR, 1B)

Location: E. Cherry Ave Downtown

Superhost: Yes

Price: $$

A colorful bungalow that’s sure to delight, this vacation home in Flagstaff will definitely brighten up any trip.

Each of the rooms in this house is filled with vibrant colors, from the paint on the walls to the unique furniture, right down to the blankets on the bed and cabinets in the kitchen.

There’s a large living space in this home with a huge Smart TV, fireplace, and large windows. There are also two bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other with matching twins.

You’ll find lots of upscale details throughout this home like a changing light art installation, interesting prints lining the walls, and even a work nook in the master bedroom with USB ports, a phone, and printer. 

Why We Love It: Colorful home with lots of unique details and art pieces. 

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Downtown Modern Farmhouse

Downtown Modern Farmhouse
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Type: Entire Home (1BR, 1B)

Location: Near Lowell Observatory

Superhost: Yes

Price: $$

This chic, modern farmhouse is in a prime time location if you plan on exploring downtown or taking day trips from Flagstaff.

There’s a cozy living room with plush furniture to sink into and a bright, open kitchen with an island and bar seats.

The single bedroom has a king size bed and ensuite bathroom, with thoughtful touches like reading lights above the bed and a tub.

While the inside of the home is magazine worthy, the outside is equally elegant with a patio, hammock, and fire pit.

Why We Love It: Chic farmhouse with lots of outdoor space. 

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Downtown Industrial Loft

Flagstaff Downtown Industrial Loft
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Type: Entire Home (1BR, 1B)

Location: Downtown Heritage Square

Superhost: Yes

Price: $$

An industrial apartment in a historic building right downtown, this is a top vacation home in Flagstaff in terms of location. It sits above the main drag, allowing you to watch over the city and leave your car parked for your entire stay. 

The space features exceptionally high ceilings, exposed brick, and dangling light fixtures that contribute to the industrial theme going on.

The open plan living room and kitchen are practical, with all you need for cooking and relaxation. The couch even pulls out to accommodate extra guests!

When it comes to your sleeping quarters, you can count on a good night’s rest in the king size bed. There’s also an exceptionally clean bathroom with a shower tub combo. 

Why We Love It: Primetime spot downtown with industrial elegance.

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Hip Chalet in Downtown Flagstaff

Hip chalet in downtown flagstaff
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Type: Entire Home (2BR, 1B)

Location: Historic Southside Neighborhood

Superhost: Yes

Price: $$

This trendy vacation home in Flagstaff is as cozy as it is Insta-worthy. Sitting right downtown close to NAU, this centrally located stay is within walking distance of all things Flagstaff.

The inside of this home is truly remarkable with high ceilings, raw wood, and metal detailing.

The entire kitchen and living space is surrounded with corrugated steel to give the home an industrial feel, with high end appliances and interesting art pieces to round the place out.

There’s a fireplace in the living room, a long farm style dining table, and two comfortable bedrooms to retire to after a long day.

Aside from the terrace (accessible from the Master bedroom), the best part of this home is the huge bathroom with a stand alone soaking tub, tons of natural light, and more towels than you could ever imagine. 

Why We Love It: Insta-worthy home with a super unique feel to it.

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Boutique Bungalow

Boutique Bungalow
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Type: Entire Home (2BR, 1B)

Location: Historic Southside Neighborhood

Superhost: Yes

Price: $$$

A posh bungalow decorated to the nines, this vacation rental in Flagstaff is for art lovers or anyone looking for a peaceful getaway next to NAU. 

With a flowing layout, you’ll find a pleasant living room with a large sectional, a dining table set for six, and a kitchen with anything you may need for cooking at home.

Two bedrooms make this stay perfect for groups of two to four, with a large backyard hangout area and a grill.

Filled with abstract paintings, vinyl records, and warm tapestries and rugs, this well decorated home is a true treat for the eyes.

Why We Love It: Art filled bungalow next to NAU.

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Cherry Hill Retreat

Cherry Hill Retreat
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Type: Entire Home (3BR, 3B)

Location: Cherry Hill Neighborhood

Superhost: Yes

Price: $$$

This warm home in Cherry Hill is a relaxing vacation rental in Flagstaff for a group getaway. With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, this home can sleep up to eight guests, with lots of room to spread out.

There’s one large grand room with a dining table, a living area with a fireplace, and a luxe kitchen with high end appliances. There’s also a long breakfast bar for quick meals at the island or for the official taste testers to perch while assisting the chef.

Each of the bedrooms is super spacious and the TV room also has a futon that can fold down for extra people staying over. 

Other top features of this home are the deluxe bathroom with a stand alone soaking tub, lots of board games, a spacious back deck, and the eye catching wooden ceilings and detailing running through the entirety of the house. 

Why We Love It: Luxurious home with high end offerings and a five star design. 

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Downtown House on Forest View

Downtown House on Forest View
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Type: Entire Home (3BR, 2B)

Location: Cherry Hill Neighborhood

Superhost: Yes

Price: $$$

A custom home built in 2017, this recent house is close to everything in Flagstaff. It’s great for group stays as it can sleep up to eight, but may be better suited to families as one of the bedrooms has two sets of extra long bunk beds.

The other two bedrooms are quite a decent size, and the Master has a king size pillow top mattress, ensuite bathroom, and a sliding door that leads to the hot tub.

Soak in glorious views from the front deck or hit up the backyard for a soak and a grill. 

When you feel like hanging around the house, you’ll find a well stocked kitchen, cushy living area, and high end dining table set for eight. 

Why We Love It: Great group home with a hot tub and bunk room. 

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Flagstaff Modern Retreat

Flagstaff Modern Retreat
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Type: Entire Home (4BR, 3B)

Location: Cherry Hill Neighborhood

Superhost: Yes

Price: $$$

This contemporary oasis in Flagstaff is reminiscent of a log cabin getaway with completely wooden interiors, two story ceilings, and a wall of windows to soak in the view from.

Positively breathtaking, this jaw dropping space is definitely among the best vacation home in Flagstaff. Featuring an elegant living room with a fireplace and flatscreen, a modern kitchen, along four bedrooms, this home isn’t missing a thing.

If you have to get some work done during your stay, make use of the loft with a desk. When it comes to fun, you have a ping pong table, a large outdoor area, and a jacuzzi in the Master bathroom at your disposal. 

Why We Love It: Stunning cabin style house with high ceilings, large windows and lots of room.

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Downtown Historic Babbitt House

Flagstaff Downtown Historic Babbitt House
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Type: Entire Home (6BR, 2.5B)

Location: Downtown

Superhost: Yes

Price: $$$$

For a truly one of a kind stay, this vacation home in Flagstaff was home of the Arizona Governor and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Bruce Babbitt. It’s a sprawling cobalt blue property in the heart of downtown, offering a high end, well located stay.

Past guests describe the house as combining “historic rustic charm with modern conveniences” which is pretty much hits the nail on the head. There are a whopping six bedrooms to sleep up to ten guests, and tremendous common areas to enjoy together.

This home is extremely unique with Swarovski light fixtures, a fancy Japanese toilet, massage chair, and lush fruit and veggie gardens surrounding the home. There’s enchanting artwork everywhere you turn and Dyson amenities for your convenience.

You can tell that the hosts skimped on nothing when it comes to this stay… There are 4K smart TVs, an Xbox One, a Tesla charger, and even an exceptional collection of board games. 

Why We Love It: Famed historic home with high end modern amenities. 

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Things to Do in Flagstaff

If you’re looking for things to do in Flagstaff, check out these local Airbnb experiences for an off the beaten path activity!

  • Dark Sky Astrophotography and StargazingEver wondered how to capture those incredible photos of the night sky? This experience will teach you how to take astrophotography images in the world’s first official “international dark sky city.” 
  • Private Grand Canyon AdventureThe Grand Canyon is the centerpiece of Arizona. This private tour includes hiking and connection to this incredible place, as well as a rundown of the cultural and geological history of the Grand Canyon, with lunch. 
  • Rachel’s Knoll, an Inspired Vision QuestLearn about the thrilling history of the extraordinary Rachel’s Knoll before exploring the energetic qualities and vortex energies available in the area. This is a great way to get in touch with nature and yourself!

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