Is Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp?

As of 2 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$329.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp located?

This family-friendly Joseph City condo building is located in a rural location, steps from Painted Desert and within 12 mi (20 km) of Hidden Cove Golf Course and Navajo County Historical Society Museum. Wigwam Motel is 10.3 mi (16.7 km) away.

Route 66 Painted Desert Adventure Base Camp Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steward D.

8 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly located between the Grand Canyon and the Petrified Forest, this place is exactly what a family traveling with pets needs

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

13 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice Makes you feel right at home. Everything you need is there. Check in was easy and the kitchen had everything you need and more.. Many extras make this the perfect place. Already planning to return to this property

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dustin C.

14 Sept 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never could get in, left stranded by the owner. Had to find other accommodations, after trying to reach owner for access for 2 hours

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniella T.

4 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and clean

Host put thoughtful intention into decor, books and games. Enjoyed how clean everything was and it was easy to relax.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

5 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great stay for Petrified Forest NP!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

20 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Nice place has everything you need. We enjoyed staying here

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great small apartment with a perfect location for exploring Painted Desert and Petrified Forest. We have stayed at many places and thia was probably the most f

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elton D.

18 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Highly recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

22 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to visit Petrified Forest NP, etc!

The owner has nicely decorated the property to make guests feel at home and excited about visiting Route 66, the national park and other attractions.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelee F.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Clean

Great cozy place to stay. Perfect for a family. My teens enjoyed the smoothies and other breakfast items in the freezer. The home was super clean and had very comfortable beds.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

24 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joseph city AZ

Very nice property owner responded promptly. It was a great location for our weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay! Small space.

We really enjoyed our stay, and had zero issues! One thing to be aware of is that it’s a small space for the number of beds available. We made it work with no problems, but you might want to be aware. Kelly was helpful and had a great option for us. Would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward T.

17 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and quaint

This place is centrally located to all of the major sites: Petrified forest. Meteor Crater, Walnut Canyon, and Flagstaff. Apartment was stocked with all our needs, especially the tea selections, kudoz. There were plenty of in house activities when the weather did not coincide with our plans, i.e books, games and tv.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill L.

29 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Sufficient

The check-in information that was send was obviously written during Covid- disinfecting supplies found in the property- but no longer supplied in the property.The property is a split-level, stairs going upstairs to the bedrooms and stairs going down to the living room and kitchen. The steps have a rise of 9 inches [1.5 - 2 inches taller than standard code]. I would not recommend this property for someone with mobility issues.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leaha J.

22 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home base for our adventures in Petrified Forest

Kelly was a phenomenal host and communicated within minutes both times I had a question. The home was very clean and came equipped with full breakfast- oatmeal, waffles, pancakes and smoothies! That was so appreciated! We loved being able to use the washer/dryer before heading out for our next stop. The home also had various Disney books and games which our girls loved. Neighborhood felt safe too. Would highly recommend this VRBO and would gladly stay here again. Thanks Kelly!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Emily K.

11 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good value, location just okay

It doesn't look like much from the outside but the interior is a very nice apartment that mostly worked great for our family. The remote-control AC units, however, were not working in any way we could figure out. We had attempted to contact the owner via vrbo ahead of time and not heard back, although we did not try the listed phone number which we would have had it been hotter those few days. Also, it's worth knowing that although there are two restaurants in town, neither was open any of the days we were there, in part due to staffing shortages. So if staying here, assume you'll be eating in Holbrook or plan to cook (the kitchen is pretty well-appointed).

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nancy R.

18 July 2022

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Rundown Neighborhood

We did not stay at the apartment, when we drove into the neighborhood it was very unkempt and dirty and when we approached the actual apartment there were several men sitting in the doorway and standing outside. We did not feel safe and notified the owner. He was nice but offered no recourse other than we should not feel unsafe and should go on to the apartment. We got a hotel room for our time there, as my gut instinct was not to return to this apartment. I lost the money, cleaming fee etc.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

16 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joseph City Stay

There were 4 of us staying at this property. We enjoyed our stay! It was a convenient place to stay close to the Petrified Forest and DoBells Ranch. The kitchen had everything we needed except for a frying pan. It was well stocked. It was great to have the washing machine and dryer. We had fun playing Arizona trivia and the canvas art 9f the area was beautiful. The books available were informative and interesting. Check in time is 5:00 and it would have been nicer to check in earlier for us. We couldn’t get in any earlier because there were people staying there ahead of us and I guess it takes that long to get it cleaned. The one thing that was could have improved was we did not get the Wi-Fi code and it was not written down anywhere. We were unable to get email or information for about three hours after our arrival. I had to go outside to email our host. All of this could have been avoided if it was written down somewhere. Our host apologized and told us that we were suppose to get it from Vrbo. Otherwise our stay was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

20 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This VRBO property fit our needs

We stayed in Kelly's VRBO apartment in Joseph City for three nights. It is split level with the bedrooms and bathroom upstairs and the kitchen, breakfast table, and living room downstairs. The downstairs is mostly below ground so not a lot of windows and the kitchen window looked out on an enclosure with apartments across the way. The rooms are on the smaller side, but certainly comfortable for a small group. The apartment is located directly across from a nice park with a large grass area and picnic tables. There are trains that pass by, but the noise wasn't disruptive. The apartment was well stocked with lots of pots and pans, cutlery, teas and coffee, spices, olive oil, paper goods, etc. Similarly, the bathroom was well stocked with shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and pretty nice towels. Kelly is a really good host. He responded to our emails quickly, provided food for breakfasts, and left all sorts of books and games. He also did a good job decorating the apartment in a ‘Route 66’ theme. Being truthful here, if you are looking for an upscale residence, this isn’t it, but it is one of the nicest lodgings you will find in Joseph City. That said, Kelly’s apartment was clean, functional, relatively inexpensive, and located only about a 30 minute drive from the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert which were our main focus, so, all in all, we were pleased with the accommodations.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

geraldine t.

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

November 22

Property was comfy and cozy, well stocked kitchen. Communication with host could have been better

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

10 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Spot

This property was awesome. Perfectly appointed and exactly as listed. A great base for our trips to Petrified Forest NP and Canyon de Chelly NM. We lacked nothing, and would come back in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

5 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay perfect setup

Comfortable beds… snacks cause it’s a little remote for places to eat if you come in at night like we did… easy to find, fun books and games for entertainment with everything else one would desire to connect with family have privacy, tvs in each bedroom for every one to feel comfortable. 5 stars +

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen & Doug M., Wilmington, DE

9 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home base

We loved our stay in Joseph City. The unit was perfect for our family of four while we toured around the area: Rock Art Canyon Ranch, Petrified Forest, Clear Creek Reservoir (awesome swimming and rock jumping), Meteor Crater, lava tube, etc. A large selection of breakfast items is provided--such a great amenity and one we have never seen in a rental. There was something for everyone in our picky family. The beds were comfy, the AC was fantastic, multiple TVs, laundry, games, books, tissue boxes in every room (little touches like this throughout), and beautiful art and quotes and books and fun surprises throughout. Kelly was super responsive to questions. Neighborhood was quiet and nice for morning walks. We chose Joseph City over Flagstaff for the quiet and the small town experience and the perfect location and it did not disappoint.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren T.

5 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacie, Webster

14 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Although it was only 2 bedrooms, there was plenty of room for our family to spread out and sleep. The beds were comfortable! It was really nice to be able to watch TV downstairs together in the living room and also in the bedrooms. We loved being able to use the washer/dryer, and the bonus was that laundry detergent was provided! Breakfast was provided in the form of frozen foods (Jimmy Dean sandwiches, smoothie mix, breakfast burritos), as well as Pop Tarts, granola bars, etc. They really thought of everything, offering all kinds of comfort items you'd find at home: dog treats/dog food for any furry friends, Pack-n-Play for babies baby spoons/high chair, little things like that. There were plenty of towels and blankets. The nearest Walmart is 30 minutes away, so make sure to stop there along the way if you need anything. A Love's is a few minutes away.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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