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hole right here. Despite a lack of red-rock views, this inn offers a delightful combination
of solitude and sophistication.
3190 N. Hwy. 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336. & 888/809-3030 or 928/282-2342. Fax [phone]. www.
briarpatchinn.com. 19 units. $205-$395 double. Rates include full breakfast. Children 3 and under stay
free in parent's room. AE, DISC, MC, V. Amenities: Concierge; access to nearby health club; spa services;
Wi-Fi. In room: A/C, CD player, kitchen or kitchenette (in some), fridge, hair dryer.

Canyon Villa In the Village of Oak Creek, 6 miles south of Sedona, this bed-and-
breakfast offers luxurious accommodations and spectacular views of the red rocks. All
rooms but one have views, as do the pool area, living room, and dining room. Guest
rooms are varied in style—Victorian, Santa Fe, country, rustic—but no matter what the
decor, the furnishings are impeccable. All rooms have balconies or patios, and several
have fireplaces. Breakfast is a lavish affair meant to be lingered over, and in the afternoon
there's an elaborate spread of appetizers.
40 Canyon Circle Dr., Sedona, AZ 86351. & 800/453-1166 or 928/284-1226. Fax [phone]. www.
canyonvilla.com. 11 units. $199-$349 double (lower rates in off season). Rates include full breakfast. AE,
DISC, MC, V. No children 10 or under. Amenities: Concierge; outdoor saltwater pool. In room: A/C, TV/
DVD, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
Garland's Oak Creek Lodge Kids Finds Located 8 miles north of Sedona in the
heart of Oak Creek Canyon, this may be the hardest place in the area to book a room.
People have been coming here for so many years and like it so much that they reserve a
year in advance (however, last-minute cancellations do occur). What makes the lodge so
special? Maybe it's that you have to drive through Oak Creek to get to your log cabin.
Maybe it's the beautiful gardens or the relaxing atmosphere of an old-time summer get-
away. The well-maintained cabins, most of which have air-conditioning, are rustic but
comfortable; the larger ones have fireplaces. Meals include organic fruits and vegetables
grown on the property, and there's a yoga pavilion overlooking the creek. Kids can splash
in the creek and play in the grass, which makes this a good choice for families.
P.O. Box 152, Sedona, AZ 86339. & 928/282-3343. www.garlandslodge.com. 16 units. $235-$290 dou-
ble (plus 15% service charge). Rates include breakfast, afternoon tea, and dinner. 2-night minimum.
Children 1 and under stay free in parent's room. MC, V. Closed mid-Nov to Mar and Sun year-round.
Amenities: Dining room; lounge; babysitting; tennis court. In room: No phone.
L'Auberge de Sedona Set on the banks of Oak Creek and shaded by towering
sycamore trees, this luxurious boutique resort is a sort of French country retreat in the
middle of the desert. L'Auberge's cottages, which are surrounded by colorful flower gar-
dens and look like rustic log cabins from the outside, have a classic styling worthy of a
luxury French country inn (leather couches, gorgeous beds, plush towels, wood-burning
fireplaces). Although the large cottages have long been my favorite accommodations
here, the resort underwent a $25-million expansion in 2009 that included 20 new hill-
side cottages that are among the largest and most luxurious accommodations in Sedona.
Fabulous views and outdoor showers are just two features of these new cottages. The
restaurant, which carries on the French theme in its decor and menu, has a creekside
terrace during the summer.
301 L'Auberge Lane, Sedona, AZ 86336. & 800/272-6777 or 928/282-1661. Fax [phone]. www.
lauberge.com. 76 units. $195-$400 double; $175-$375 cottage; $275-$535 2-bedroom cottage. Rates
include continental breakfast and evening wine reception. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's
room. AE, DISC, MC, V. Pets accepted ($35 fee). Amenities: Restaurant; lounge; babysitting; concierge;
access to nearby health club; room service; small full-service spa. In room: A/C, TV, CD player, fridge, hair
dryer, Wi-Fi.

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