Spectacular Suite in the Gorgeous Granite Dells

Stunning Spectacular Suite features walls of windows with awe-inspiring national park-like canyon views. Cathedral Ceilings, Heated hardwood floors, Jacuzzi in Bedroom, Wood Stove, 1.5 baths, granite & marble throughout. Bicycles, paddleboards & kayaks. Seasonal (April - Oct) Pool, Lawns, Decks, Patios, seasonal Pond, Hammock, Skylights, Gardens & Trails Outside the Doors! Beauty & Peace. The space Spacious, light and bright with awe-inspiring national park-like canyon views! 18' cathedral ceilings, jacuzzi in the bedroom corner with incredible vistas through two huge windows, plus a real wood stove in the decked out bedroom too! Enjoy two private decks with spectacular views. The magnificent solid cherry kitchen features stunning views plus a marble dining peninsula as well as wooden table dining. The elegant entertainment bathroom is conveniently beside the Great Room. Sky lights throughout. Plus, the master bath features matching granite counter top sinks and a glass block shower with window views. Matching sliding mirrored closet doors. Radiant hardwood floors throughout. Tree-blessed lawns, a multiple decks and patios, a seasonal pond and stream on the premises, plus a hammock amidst gardens. Luxuriate, relax and enjoy the elegance surrounded by thousands of acres of parklands. World-class trails outside the door! Bicycles plus inflatable paddle boards and kayaks included to enjoy on Prescott's six lakes. Inside this hidden Shangri-la, enjoy magical, national park-like views from every window in this exquisite suite located inside a labyrinth of canyons known as the gorgeous Granite Dells. Miles of hiking and bicycling trails with plenty of wildlife viewing. Located in a serene, end-of-the-road private canyon oasis, this masterpiece eco-suite is designed to soothe, warm, awe and relax. Enjoy tree-clad cliff vistas, plus views of the seasonal solarium-covered pool, seasonal pond, island and surrounding cliffs, hugged in amidst a jungle-like wildlife sanctuary that borders extensive parklands on three sides with trails, trees and sweeping views of the surrounding cliffs. Imagine a marbled whirlpool tub in the spacious corner of your king-sized bed with private, breath-taking views of the rugged verdant canyon cliffs through over-sized windows as you soak with optional jets, the experience enhanced by skylights, a romantic wood stove, cathedral ceilings, marble and hardwood floors not only in your bedroom, but also through this sumptuous suite. In the winter, enjoy the flickering flames of the real wood stove which can be seen from in bed as well as from the oversized bedroom jacuzzi and from the bedroom's solid oak desk. An additional executive desk is in the Great Room. The awe-inspiring cathedral Great Room features a hardwood loft, built in alcoves for floral bouquets, a full-sized cherry hardwood kitchen with beautiful views framed from every window, plus genuine swirled marble counter tops and elegant marble dining peninsula as well as an additional window side dining table. The Great Room features a 18' cathedral ceiling with walls of windows that invite nature's beauty indoors. A queen bed provides an additional sleeping space. Two enchanting, private and spacious decks with surreal views are enhanced by a comfy double oval lounge for for sunbathing and relaxation, plus lounge chairs, wooden dining tables and several cheery white cast iron dining table and chair sets reminiscent of French cafes. These delightful decks are made exclusively of real wood. The decks are surrounded by flagstone patios and winding stone walkways between a beautiful blend of fruit trees, nut trees, and ancient native trees amidst both domestic flower and wild flower gardens. In the summertime, fruit trees are prolific in this garden of Eden with several varieties of apples, almonds, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, grapes, figs, mulberries, pears, plums, and walnuts. We welcome you to help yourself. In addition, lilacs, jasmine, penstemon, etc, wildflowers and many other fragrant trees and vines attract hummingbirds and butterflies who are frequent visitors. The seasonal solarium swimming pool is artfully surrounded by flagstone patios on all sides, plus inspiring views of the pond and verdant canyonlands. The seasonal pond is home to many cattails, birds, nesting ducks and frogs. This elegantly adventurous home features lots of sunlight while being surrounded by an overstory of giant cottonwoods, ponderosa and piñon pines, oaks, elms, willows, and trees of heaven in addition to prolific fruit and nut trees. Enjoy the full size netted trampoline beside the lawn at your own risk. Bicycles, paddle boards and kayaks are available for your enjoyment. A trail outside right from the Spectacular Suite through a labyrinth of canyons to a nearby creek 1/4 mile away along the world-class Granite Gardens Trail system to canyon caves and mini mountain peaks. Walking to, kayaking on, and bicycling around nearby Watson Lake are favorite activities for adventure loving guests. Prescott's most renowned hiking and cycling trail network, the Peavine Trail, is a designated National Scenic Trail, just a short 1/2 mile hike or bike ride away. It features some of the finest views of this unique, celebrated Granite Dells landscape. Being international travelers, we enjoy welcoming new friends from all around the world. We look forward to offering you the finest service and accommodations! ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING: EV charging at 110v is available at all our AirBnB rentals for $20/day. 4G OR 5G WIFI : Take note that our wireless systems are 4G or 5G depending on your cell phone settings. MOBILITY IMPAIRED: This property is not suitable for those with mobility impairments, wheelchairs, or those who cannot easily climb stairs or move on uneven surfaces. Thank you for understanding. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: This is a wildlife sanctuary. You will hear countless birds singing in the morning, crickets, cicadas, bullfrogs and toads croaking, and coyotes howling under the full moon. You might encounter a pack of wild javelinas at night prowling around the compost feeding area, an occasional raccoon, or skunk, squirrels, chipmunks and rodents of all kinds, lots of small, dinosaur-like lizards sunbathing on the boulders and patio. You may spot exotic insects of all varieties. None of these will hurt you if you stay at a respectful distance. Instead they often add to the experience. SMOKE-FREE, PET-FREE and SERVICE ANIMAL FREE HOME: Please do not smoke or bring a pet or service animal with you. The part-time resident owners live here between our great guests. We love animals, but are health-sensitive and allergic to dogs and cats. REFUNDS: There are absolutely no refunds for wildlife encounters of any kind outside or inside (including javelina, raccoons, bobcats, birds, spiders, ants, etc). OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS: The Spectacular Suite is one of several AirBnB accommodations at Heaven on Earth Retreat in the Gorgeous Granite Dells. If the Spectacular Suite is not available then perhaps you can book the Wildly Spectacular Cave Castle, Wild Treehouse Paradise, Sun Studio or the Beachfront Canyon Pond Tiny Treasure. Guest access GUEST ACTIVITIES & GUIDELINES: We hope the following paragraphs answer your questions about where to park, plus using the swimming pool, trampoline, bicycles, kayaks and paddle boards. Also, where the trails are as well as the many fun services and activities to experience here at Heaven on Earth Retreat and beyond. The SEASONAL (April - Oct) SWIMMING POOL is located inside a plexiglass SOLARIUM. This is a SHARED FACILITY with other guests. Please feel free to keep the doors open while you are using the pool (if it is hot) for fresh air, then close the delicate doors when you are done to keep it clean. POOL RULES: POOL HOURS are 7 am until 10 pm. Please be quiet if you sense that someone may be sleeping or resting in the Treehouse in the Cliff above the pool. If you or your children use the pool toys, please put them back after use when done. NO alcohol or glass by the pool please. CHILDREN must be supervised. Please be sure you and the KIDS USE the SHOWER AND THE TOILET before entering the pool. The POOL BATHROOM is located inside the back ground level door of the main house. Please feel free to use the strainer to clean any ants or bugs (you may save a life) or leaves from the top of the pool. The pool is cleaned daily in the morning. This is a very slightly chlorinated pool, not a salt water pool. The TRAMPOLINE is available to a maximum of two guests at one time. Bounce on the trampoline if you like. Please remove your shoes. Please feel free to sweep the trampoline if there is any debris on it. The trampoline is swept every two days. So sorry, but the outdoor HOT TUB is not available to guests as it is impossible to keep it clean between uses. PLEASE NOTE: Heaven on Earth is smoke-free and pet-free. TRAILS: The closest trail is right outside your door. Simply turn left out your door and you are on the trail. Your outdoor dining and lounging deck is on the right. The seasonal pond will also be on your right. OPTION 1: Walk along as the trail as it hugs the cliff to your left. After 150 yards you come to a dip in the trail. Turn left at the dip along a rough narrow low trail that leads 100 yards to a dirt road. Cross the dirt road, then continue on the narrow slight trail for another 100 yards and you will arrive at the creekside trail area with beautiful tall trees and greenery between the months of April and November. OPTION 2: Walk along as the trail as it hugs the cliff to your left. After 150 yards you come to a dip in the trail. Continue straight passing the dip. After 50 ft, you will see the skeleton of a SWEAT LODGE on your right. It is tucked into the bottom of the cliff on your right. Feel free to explore it. Or, walk straight on the trail until you reach the dirt road. Turn right on the road. Walk for 250 yards until you arrive at the creek. OPTION 3: Once you are on the road, turn right. Then, after 200 yards, look for the wide low flat trail that intersects the road. Look for the map on a posted sign next to the intersection. Walk UP the trail, which is called a White Spot Trail because you will follow the white spots about the size of an apple that are painted along the rocky way as your guide. Be sure to bring a camera because there are great photographic opportunities high up along the way. This is a loop trail that will take you Turn left at the dip along a rough narrow low trail that leads 100 yards to a dirt road. leads to an amazing network called the Granite Gardens Trails. MORE TRAILS: The PEAVINE TRAIL is Prescott's most famous trail. To access the trail by foot or bicycle: walk to the end of our Lake Fork Rd. Turn left. Turn right at the stop sign. Walk up the hill. Veer left at the mail boxes on to the dirt road with signs that say "No Trespassing". Walk 200 yards. Turn left at the T. Walk 300 yards. Turn RIGHT or LEFT onto Peavine Trail that is an old rail road track turned into a raised flat wide two-lane dirt trail marked by dark red metal poles at the entrance. Turn left to head north toward Chino Valley or Prescott Valley. Or, turn right on the Peavine Trail toward the back (east side) of Watson Lake which is about a mile away. Beyond the first view of the lake, keep walking to see more expansive views. Enjoy the side trails on both sides of the Peavine Trail. PLEASE READ YOUR WELCOMING BOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION about restaurants, activities and distances. PLEASE SEE the MAP page of HEAVEN ON EARTH RETREAT. Heaven on Earth's beautiful gardens, decks, patios, lawn, pool, trampoline, hammock, lounge chairs, trails, inflatable kayaks and bicycles are yours to enjoy as our special guest. The inflatable kayaks and bicycles are available here at a nominal set up and take down fee. To additionally enhance your stay, we invite you to join us for a: 1. SPECTACULAR HIKE with The Granite Dells Guide $30/$40 for two 2. INCREDIBLE GUIDED 8 MILE BICYCLE RIDE around Watson Lake. All includes bikes $40/$50 3. INSPIRATIONAL ADVENTURE YOGA and/or MEDITATION in The GOLDEN DOME, POOL, on the LAWN or YOGA ALONG THE TRAIL exploring caves, visiting huge ancient trees, cliffs, creeks and mountain peaks along the way $40/$50 4. PADDLEBOARD ADVENTURE with OPTIONAL FLOATING YOGA around gorgeous WATSON LAKE, GOLDWATER, LYNX or GRANITE LAKE $60 - $90, depending on which lake. $30, 2nd guest. 5. TIME CRUNCHED? THE BLISSFUL BUFFING EXPERIENCE is like a very deep massage) on the retreat's massage table. Feels like a full hour ultra deep massage, yet even better than a massage! 20 minutes. $40 6. FULL BODY OIL MASSAGE. Heaven on Earth Retreat has hired a few of the finest massage therapists in the area. Advanced reservations are required for this experience that may happen in the comfort of your space or in a beautiful deck space in nature just outside of your door. $100 per person. ALL ADVENTURES can be customized to suit your wishes, usually between 60 and 90 minutes unless otherwise stated. All adventures include optional photos taken of you with your camera, except for massage. All adventures include elements of risk. By joining an adventure, you agree to be fully and intelligently responsible for your health, safety and well-being. Feel free to text or speak with Happy if you would like to make a reservation for any of the above amenities or stellar services. Other things to note * Please Note: Heaven on Earth Retreat is a safe space for the 20 - 30% o'f Americans who are allergic to dogs and cats. Though I LOVE animals of all kinds, because I am the resident, owner and house cleaner with life-threatening allergies to dogs and cats, I cannot accept any service animal here at my home. I already have noted an exemption to the service animal policy with AirBnB. Thank you for your kind understanding.  Because Heaven on Earth Retreat also serves as a wildlife sanctuary, it is entirely smoke free, drug free, and pet free (and service animal free) so as not to disturb the abundant wildlife and or make ill your caretaking, house-cleaning resident hosts who are allergic to dogs and cats. You may encounter javelina, lizards, deer, antelope, raccoons, coyotes, foxes, ring-tailed cats, roadrunners, hawks, bald eagles, crickets, ants, snakes, mosquitoes, spiders and other exotic insects inside and outside your Airbnb. We have taken all the precautions possible to dissuade and remove them from indoors without using toxic fumigants or pesticides. Please understand that if you do encounter any kind of wildlife of any size in this spectacular retreat set in nature surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery, any visitor from the surrounding wilderness is not grounds for a refund. Cozily situated beneath towering trees in a serene wildlife sanctuary, the retreat-like premises features a shared HILLTOP DOME with yoga mats, lovely musical instruments for couples and kids, plus blankets and cushions ideal for meditation, relaxation, reading and siestas. It is rare to encounter anyone else in the delightful Dome. To access the Dome, please respect other Airbnb Guests who may be staying in the Cave Castle by quietly walking up the steps to the Dome without hesitating on any of the Cave Castle's multiple decks along the way. Thank you. The Dome's door can sometimes be sticky, though it is never locked. Feel free to keep open the door, round windows and large rectangular flaps or keep them closed according to your preference for your optimal warmth or coolness. If you choose to move the Dome's cushions circled around the colorful round wool rug or move any yoga mats rolled or blankets folded on the shelves, please return them to keep the dome neatly and tidily for everyone's maximum enjoyment. If during cooler months, you use the Dome's flame-flickering electric wood stove, please turn it off when done. If you make tea in the Dome, please wash your cup, return it to the Dome and kindly restock with more tea bags from your Airbnb kitchen. Thank you! :) Feel free to safely enjoy the flagstone-rimmed naturally solar-heated Swimming Pool inside the Solarium that is shared though you will only very rarely find someone else in it. The lawns are organic and even edible with awe-inspiring cliff and forest views surrounding them. A seasonal stream flows through the premises into a forest with a seasonal garden pond complete with a small wild island surrounded by trees and sheer canyon walls that flow with waterfalls after each heavy rain. Please take care to not get too close to the quickly flowing stream during heavy rains. The panoramic views from above Magnificent Watson Lake are especially colorful before sunset. The best viewpoint is near the Hilltop Ramada overlooking the lake inside Watson Lake Park. It can be reached via hiking, bicycling or most easily by driving the 2 miles there in less than 5 minutes. Once inside Watson Lake Park, drive straight, passing the meadow on your left and swing sets on your right. Then drive straight up the hill with restrooms on your left. At the top curve around and park at the far edge of the parking lot overlooking the lake near the ramada to your left. Walk 100 feet down toward the cliffs of the lake for the best views and to most easily access miles of lakeside trails. Just ask us about the fleet of small inflatable boats (only $30 per inflatable kayak or paddleboard for a full day) and FREE bicycles available for your enjoyment. Hiking and biking trails surround this Airbnb in Heaven on Earth Retreat. The surrounding granite cliffs make this a rock climber's paradise where hundreds of bolted climbs of all levels await both experienced and novice rock climbers. Local rock climbing guides can be easily hired by looking on line. Ideal for getaways in nature, personal retreats, romancing, popping the "Will you marry me?" question, birthdays, anniversaries, mini-weddings, family reunions, surprises, writer's retreats, and doing absolutely nothing. Ideal for hiking, bicycling, rock climbing, bird watching, relaxing, resting, recovering from excess work, sunbathing, hammock naps, seasonally swimming, yoga on the lawn, dome and decks, dining on the decks, meditation in the various secret gardens, dome and treehouse, spectacular sunrises & sunsets, playing acoustic music, indoor & outdoor dining, stargazing, poetry and songwriting, and soaking in the silence and sunshine. This sanctuary borders a seasonal pond/marsh/meadow and tiny granite sand beach often visited by nesting ducks, migratory birds, bobcats, mountain lions, foxes, coyotes, raccoons, owls, lizards, frogs and toads. Magnificent Watson Lake is just over two miles away by spectacular foot trails, bicycle paths or most easily by paved roads. Watson Lake is a peaceful no-wake motor-free lake ideal for kayaking and paddle boarding. The closest of Prescott's six lakes, much of Watson is surrounded by spectacular granite cliffs with more than a dozen rocky islands which are sometimes visited by dozens of water birds at a time. Your Airbnb is in Heaven on Earth Retreat, situated about 300 yards from a woodsy stream that winds beneath towering trees. The retreat is a short bike ride to many miles of Prescott's finest hiking & cycling trails including the famous Peavine Trail system which leads north to Chino Valley and Prescott Valley through stunning scenery as well as south through more jaw-dropping scenery to surreal Watson Lake. The more fit and adventurous can enjoy the spectacular 8 mile loop bike ride with our free manual bicycles around Watson Lake.