This ultimate, off-the-grid cabin rental is located in the backcountry of Navajo County, Arizona, in the Painted Desert. It can accommodate two guests, with a pillowtop, queen-sized bed that ensures a comfortable night's sleep. There are always clean sheets inside, but guests may need to make their beds when they arrive. Towels are always stocked on the shelf inside, as well.
There is an 800-gallon tank of water that provides water for washing dishes and for showering. The shower water is pre-heated with the passive, solar water heating system. Guests should turn the hot water fully on and then add as much cold water as needed. However, this water is not potable, and guests must bring their own drinking water.
There is an antique gas stove that runs on propane for guests cooking needs. Guests must turn off the propane cylinder when they are done cooking. The stove will leak a little propane when not in use, but it will not cause a safety hazard for guests. There is also a tripod for cooking food over the campfire outside if guests prefer that.
This backcountry glamping accommodation has environmentally-conscious amenities. In the winter, there is a pellet stove to keep glampers warm. It is run off of a battery, so guests need to be conscious of saving the battery for their entire stay. There is also a wind-powered generator to help the stove continue running during cloudy and stormy days. The floor is heated with a passive, solar hot water system, which ensures the rental remains at a temperature typically 50 degrees or above, even without the pellet stove. Guests need to also be conscious of the solar-powered lights, as there is only a limited amount of energy. The small washing machine can be used during the bright day light.
Glamping in the Painted Desert provides guests with an off-the-grid experience full of hiking and adventure. The Devils Playground, a three-mile hike, is nearby, as well as a seven-mile hike from the property to the Painted Desert Inn. Guests also have the flexibility to hike any which way into the wilderness and discover a variety of trails, trees, and different landscapes. Guests can hike or explore through Petrified Forest National Park, known for its tree trunks and fossils, as well as ranger-led tours.
After a day of exploring, guests can retire back to the accommodation and cuddle inside in the warm or enjoy the beauty of the Arizona countryside or stargaze outside for hours.
Pets are allowed at this rental.
While driving on the dirt road to reach the rental is an option, there are times during the monsoon season when the road becomes impassable. Guests will need a backcountry permit to stay at the rental if they choose to reach it through hiking the wilderness. Guests must bring their own food as well as water, with the host recommending one gallon per person.