Gorgeously appointed in desert modern style, featuring a 17ft long Hydro-pool, fire pit, outdoor shower, tetherball, and back deck perfect for entertaining. Great room has a gorgeous vintage Malm fireplace, dining area, and a fully stocked chef's kitchen. Plush bedroom furnishings inspired by Arizona sunsets. Game room with a sectional sofa bed, retro video games & s'mores fixin's. The space ESSEX HOUSE OVERVIEW Check out ig@essexhousesedona PROS: Multiple large communal areas, fully stocked chef's kitchen, huge hydro-pool CONS: Small bedrooms, older windows that sometimes stick. OUTSIDE •Private back yard with a luxe 17ft long Hydro-pool. (Please read detailed Hydro-pool description below regarding extra fee for spa heat) •Outdoor Shower that enhances the backyard vibe •Fire pit with 6 Adirondack chairs for roasting s'mores •Large trex deck for dining al fresco and adjacent lounge area •New grill *Tetherball GAME ROOM •New sectional sofa bed with memory foam Queen mattress •Smart TV with Sonos sound bar speaker •Game table and games •2 person video game console table with over 30 old school video games •Selection of exercise equipment, including yoga mats and weights •Lower leg and foot massager to help with sore muscles after a day of hiking •Smore's supplies •Washer and dryer *Pack n' Play and highchair •Mini fridge •Sun hat lending library •Direct access out to the swim spa, stocked with spa towels and a towel warmer. BEDROOMS: •Master Suite: Queen bed, ensuite bath with oversized shower, Smart TV •Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Smart TV •Bedroom 3: Two twin beds •Game Room: Fold-out memory foam queen bed, Frontgate automatic air mattress (single), Pack n' Play KITCHEN •Fully stocked chef's kitchen •Standard appliances include gas burner stove, toaster, microwave, oven and refrigerator with a filtered water dispenser •Extra appliances include air fryer, crockpot, instant pot, electric kettle, blender, mini food processor, electric citrus juicer •Le Creuset dutch oven, baking dishes, baking pans, roasting pan, serving platters, pancake griddle that fits on the stovetop, spaetzle maker, microwave popcorn maker and popcorn supplies •Coffee making supplies include ground coffee and sugar, espresso machine with milk frother attachment, large drip coffee maker with thermos, French press and an Italian Moka pot. •Large tea selection and hot chocolate provided •Other supplies include: drawer full of various spices, olive oil, salt and pepper •Knife block has sharpeners built into it. Naturally, the kitchen is also stocked with basic dining, cooking and serving essentials including plates, bowls, silverware, stemless wine and drinking glasses, cooking utensils and kitchen accessories, such as can opener, wine opener, meat thermometer, measuring spoons and more. There is a set of plastic plates and cups if you wish to dine outside. No other cooking supplies are guaranteed, but likely to include oil, sprays or other cooking ingredients, foil, cling wrap, etc. We recommend assessing current kitchen stock before shopping for any meals you plan to prepare! LIVING ROOM •Open plan great room with kitchen, dining area and living area combined. •Siding doors with direct access to the back deck •Vintage 1960's brass Malm fireplace with electric fireplace insert. Heat optional. Turns on with a touch of a button. •Sonos speakers connected on the Essex House wifi Hydro-Pool 17-foot CalSpa Hydro Pool with waterfalls (Vegas package!) and LED lighting. It is a cross between a hot tub and a pool. High resistant jets enable you to swim in place. Normal resting temp is 85F - 95F. If you prefer to soak after hiking, and would like us to heat up the swim spa (to 104F) for your stay, please contact the house manager 24 hours in advance of your arrival. Heating fee is $50 per night or $200 for stays 4 nights or longer in a given week. During the hotter months of the year, guests normally do not request any additional spa heat. The Hydro-pool requires maintenance visits twice weekly on various days. The service tech needs access to the back yard to maintain water balance. The tech will access the back yard using the padlocked side gate. It usually takes around 15-20 min to service the Hydro-pool. Note: You will be charged $250 if your usage results in the hydro-pool needing extraordinary cleaning or to be drained. Please shower before using. No food and drink in the hydro-pool. Please follow the hydro-pool rules as posted in the game room and on the front of the hydro-pool itself. Posted QR code links to a short instruction video on how to open the covers. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: •Fast Starlink Satellite Internet •Built-in work desk with a landscape mural painted by your hostess. •Whole house water softening system •2 outside security cameras. One is positioned on front door entrance and one on the back gate entrance. Camera actively records video and audio when it senses motion. •Essex House does not have any child safety setups. However, the back deck has closable gates at each set of stairs. The hydro-pool does not have any baby gates. We do provide a pack n' play, a high chair, and a few baby plates, cups and utensils. INCLUDED WITH YOUR VACATION HOME HOUSE SUPPLIES Your home will be stocked with an initial supply of trash bags, paper towels, kitchen sponge, hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, and laundry detergent. OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS & APPLIANCES •Bath and spa towels are provided to accommodate the max occupancy of the home •Bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, custom liquid body wash, and hairdryers. •Fully equipped laundry room with washer, dryer, ironing board, iron and steamer. LIABILITY WAIVER: Guests acknowledge that swimming and use of the swim spa is at your own risk. Please refer to Rental Agreement for details, but guests accept full responsibility for any bodily injury arising from swimming and agree to hold owner harmless. Guests understand there special risks presented with any swimming facility, especially for children who are not carefully supervised. There may also be danger using the spa for any person with health risks, or using the spa while intoxicated or using certain drugs or medication, or while pregnant. By using the spa, guests agree to be fully and solely responsible for any accidents you may incur. Guests acknowledge they understand the risks discussed above, and agree they will assume full responsibility for everyone included in your party. Guests agree to waive any claim whatsoever against owner for accidents or claims arising from swimming and use of Spa. All Guests in my party acknowledge and agree that they have read and understand this waiver and they acknowledge that confirming below constitutes a binding and enforceable contract between Guests and Host. GUEST ACCESS The home is accessible using a keyless system that allows entry into the estate through your entire stay. The code is reprogrammed for every guest reservation for additional security. Guest will receive the 4-digit code approximately 72 hours prior to arrival, making the check-in process as easy as possible. SEDONA QUIET HOURS 10PM - 7AM The house is located in a very quiet neighborhood. Respect for our neighbors and neighborhood are the most important thing to us. Do not book this house if you plan to be loud and disrupt our neighbors. Please don't make our neighbors call the Sedona Sheriff to complain about noise, doing so will result in a $100 fine. •Absolutely no parties. •No wedding receptions, parties, large gatherings, or any other special events. •No tour buses, RVs, or commercial vehicles. •No ATVs, trailers. •No commercial filming or commercial photography without the written consent from management. •Maximum number of guests is 7, this includes any day guests. - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - WHAT TIME IS CHECK-IN AND CHECK OUT? Check in is after 4PM local time, and check out is no later than 11AM. If we are able to accommodate an early checkin or late check out, there is a fee of $400 for both or $200 for either early check in or late check out. WILL I NEED TO MEET THE PROPERTY MANAGER TO GET A KEY? The Essex House has keyless locks. This keyless system allows entry into the vacation rental through the issue of a “code” rather than a physical key. The code changes for every reservation so it is an incredibly safe alternative. DO YOU PROVIDE DAILY CLEANING SERVICE? No, however, a mid-week or mid-stay clean can be provided for an additional fee. CAN WE HAVE THE SPA HEATED? If you would like SPA heat for the hydro-pool (max temperature is 104F) the pricing is $50 dollars per night, or $200 total for a stay of 4 nights or longer in a given week. Please let your property manager know at least 48-hours in advance of your arrival if you would like SPA heat added to your reservation. WHAT IS PROVIDED WITH MY ACCOMMODATIONS? In addition to kitchen supplies, there are bath towels, spa towels and bed linens. We also provide an initial supply of trash liners, toilet paper, hand soap and dishwasher soap. Bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner and liquid body wash. Laundry facilities are also equipped with laundry soap. DOES YOUR HOME HAVE OUTDOOR MUSIC SYSTEMS? We have no outdoor music system due to the strict City of Sedona noise restrictions. Sonos speakers in the living room and game room connect with the Essex House wifi. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED NO SMOKING INSIDE THE HOUSE Guest access You have access to the whole house. Private, fenced in backyard. Other things to note We send out an Essex House digital guidebook to all of our guests which includes all the best hikes, restaurants, and things to do in Sedona. It is also filled with short instructional videos on how everything works at the house. Our guests love that it is sharable, so everyone can help with the travel planning. We also have a Red Rocks parking pass for guests to use during their stay. It covers the $5 parking fee at all the trailheads.