A khaki exterior as green and woody as the trees surrounding it and a terracotta-tiled roof to rival the red dust of the desert floor, this is a home that could have been rooted right out of Sedona’s grounds. As you burst through the welcoming and warm orange door, a quaint and rustic retreat awaits. The star of the interior show is most certainly a series of arched windows that poetically invite the landscape to paint its walls. A television, mirror, and fireplace decorate one aspect, but they have nothing on the rock and ridges to your left. Outside, the sights are joined by sounds of silence, as you can either lounge around the table awaiting a barbecue feast, or take a dip in the Jacuzzi if the evening or winter air is too chilly for you. Beyond this ground lies Posse Ground Park, boasting some of the most stunning hiking trails to experience the red rock up close, either on foot or even from an adrenaline-filled guided ATV or Jeep tour. For a more luxurious treat, match the reds of your surroundings with a glass of red with a local wine tasting. West Sedona is not so wild west, with shopping and dining a short journey away, but with the company of cacti and loved ones, what atmosphere could rival that of your own backyard?

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