Whether you are looking for vacation headquarters for your entire family, a girls or guys weekend hangout, couples' retreat, or romantic getaway, this is it. Gather for game or movie night, enjoy happy hour (or your morning coffee) on the huge deck, or make s'mores around the fire pit. Close to the action in Flagstaff, but nestled in the quiet, picturesque, cool community of Munds Park (also known as Pinewood). Planning a visit in the summer? The Prickly Pear Lodge is your COOL Summer retreat! Temperatures are significantly lower than the valley (but yes, we have AC!) with lots of hiking, biking and ATV trails. A quick 20 minute drive to Flagstaff amenities, and convenient to so many Arizona adventures. Enjoy the warm summer days, and spend cool nights with family and friends around the outdoor fire pit. Coming in the Fall/Winter? The Prickly Pear Lodge is your cozy winter headquarters. Wood burning fireplace, outdoor fire pit, plus a whole house furnace. Nothing like watching the snowfall from the cozy living room while gathered with family and friends. Prickly Pear Lodge will be decorated for the holidays from November until early January. Also, see list below for the many Winter activities available in and around Flagstaff. Spacious Master Bedroom on the second floor with a king bed and private on suite bathroom. The bathroom has 2 sinks and an updated shower. There are 2 bedrooms on the bottom floor (one with a king bed and one with a queen) with a shared bathroom (tub/shower combo). Additional sleeping for 4-6 people in the separate bunkhouse above the garage with it's own full bathroom. The bunkhouse has a separate entrance and it's own AC/heating unit. Large deck, fully fenced yard, double driveway big enough to accommodate additional vehicles, and your RV, trailer, side by sides, etc. (Please note that the garage is not included in your rental stay). Fully appointed kitchen with convection oven. Full size washer and dryer, high speed internet, 4 televisions (one in the family room, one in the master bedroom, one in the king bed bedroom, and one in the bunkhouse). Wood burning fireplace and outdoor fire pit area. Propane grill on the deck. Enjoy Mund's Park restaurants, Pinewood Country Club and Golf Course, park with a playground, skate park and basketball court, ATV rentals. Just a few minutes walk to Coconino National Forest with access to walking trails, hunting, and ATV riding. Walk a couple of miles down to Lake O'Dell and you may see the resident Bald Eagle soaring overhead. Favorite Activities Nearby: A quick 20 minute drive brings you to all the FUN amenities of Flagstaff - shopping, restaurants, museums, Route 66 nostalgia, nightlife, movie theatre, breweries, Flagstaff Escape Space, Northern Arizona University, Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course, The Aboretum at Flagstaff, The Flagstaff Aquaplex, Cabin Fever (laser tag and active play facility), Starlite Lanes (bowling) and so much more! Outdoor adventure seekers will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, disk golf and mountain climbing. Sedona is just 45 minutes away and boasts the famous landmarks Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and The Devils Bridge Trail, just to name a few. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, keep tours, or for the even more adventurous, helicopter tours over the breathtaking red rocks. Fine dining, wine tasting, artist showcases and boutique shopping are also favorite activities in Sedona. Don’t forget to stop by the Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village. Munds Park is less than a one hour drive from the popular Bearizona Wildlife Park (in Williams), Out of Africa (in Camp Verde), Slide Rock State Park (in Sedona), and is less than 2 hours to the Grand Canyon. Also about an hours drive you can visit historic Jerome, go antique shopping and wine tasting in Cottonwood, hike and dine in Sedona, or go on a brewery tour in Flagstaff. Other favorite activities include a visit to the Wild West Junction in Williams, a ride on the Grand Canyon railway, or a scenic drive through Sycamore Canyon. Winter Guests: There is so much to do in and around Flagstaff! Enjoy skiing or snowboarding at Arizona Snow Bowl, snowshoeing in the beautiful high altitude trails, or cross country skiing at The Arizona Nordic Village. Coordinate your stay in Munds Park with a special holiday visit to The Polar Express or The North Pole Experience. Tube down the hills at Arizona Snow Park. Go sledding at Fort Tuthill Snow Play, Thorpe Park, Crowley Pit or Wing Mountain. Skate at the station at the Flagstaff Visitor’s Center. Tour the festively decorated Riordan Mansion State Historic Park. Be mesmerized by the Holiday Lights Festival at Flagstaff’s Little America Hotel. Visit downtown Flagstaff for breakfast with Santa, Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting, the Luminaria Stroll and the New Year’s Eve event at Heritage Square. Indulge in a holiday champagne brunch (at various Flagstaff hotels). Or, plan your seasonal hunting trip in the Coconino National Forest. Book today and start planning your Munds Park/Pinewood vacation!