A tiny home near the Grand Canyon
Zen Haus is a Japanese-Scandinavian tiny house about 20 minutes north of Flagstaff on US-89, and 45 minutes from the Grand Canyon's east entrance at Desert View. It sleeps 5, welcomes dogs and has a telescope to borrow.
- 45 minto the Grand Canyon's east entrance
- 20 minto Flagstaff
- Sleeps 5two lofts and a sofa bed
- Dogs welcomeup to 2, $75 per stay
Getting to the Grand Canyon from Zen Haus
Head north on US-89 to Cameron, then west on AZ-64, and you reach the Grand Canyon's east entrance in about 45 minutes. It's the quieter way in: the Desert View Watchtower is just inside, and Desert View Drive follows the South Rim west toward Grand Canyon Village, with viewpoints along the way.
Flagstaff is about 20 minutes south for restaurants, breweries and groceries. Wupatki National Monument is about 15 minutes away, on the same loop road as Sunset Crater Volcano. Sedona is about 90 minutes south, and Page (Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell) also makes a good day trip.
Why stay here instead of a hotel in Flagstaff
A whole house, not a room
A queen loft, a twin loft and a sofa bed, so up to 5 people get their own space. A full kitchen means breakfast before an early start for the canyon.
Bring the dog
Up to 2 pets are welcome for a flat $75 per stay, and there's a fenced dog run on the property.
Dark skies
You can borrow a telescope from the clubhouse any time. Northern Arizona is famous for stargazing, and Flagstaff was the world's first International Dark Sky City.
A glampground next door
Zen Haus sits at Grand Canyon Oasis, a family-run glampground with a clubhouse, chickens, a shared outdoor kitchen and a laundry.
Questions guests ask
How far is Zen Haus from the Grand Canyon?
About 45 minutes to the Grand Canyon's east entrance at Desert View. From there, Desert View Drive follows the South Rim west toward Grand Canyon Village.
How far is it from Flagstaff?
About 20 minutes north of Flagstaff on US-89, so restaurants, breweries and groceries are an easy drive away.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Up to 2 pets are welcome for a flat $75 per stay, and there's a fenced dog run on the property.
How many people does it sleep?
Up to 5: a queen bed in one loft, two twin beds in the other, and a sofa bed in the living area. There's one bathroom and a full kitchen.
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is after 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Check-in is self-serve with a key lockbox, and we email you the directions, lockbox code and Wi-Fi details two days before you arrive.
Where do I park?
Parking is free, right at the end of the tiny house. Your check-in email has directions from the highway to your space.
Is Zen Haus open in winter?
Yes, all year. The house is heated, and the queen loft looks out at the San Francisco Peaks, which are usually snow-capped in winter. If a storm is coming in, check Arizona road conditions before you set out.
Is it good for stargazing?
Yes. You can borrow a telescope from the clubhouse any time, and northern Arizona is known for its dark skies: Flagstaff was the world's first International Dark Sky City.
What else is at the glampground?
Zen Haus sits at Grand Canyon Oasis, a family-run glampground. Guests can use the clubhouse (ping-pong, pool table, air hockey, board games), an honor fridge with fresh eggs from the resident chickens and s'mores kits, a shared outdoor kitchen and grill, and a guest laundry.
What outdoor spots are nearby?
Coconino National Forest starts right outside the glampground's gate, with Forest Service trails that are good for walking a dog. Wupatki National Monument's pueblos are about 15 minutes away, and the Lava Flow Trail at Sunset Crater Volcano is about 20 to 25 minutes. The Inner Basin Trail at Lockett Meadow, known for its fall aspens, is about 35 minutes away, but its dirt road closes in late fall and spring, so check with the Forest Service first. In Flagstaff, Lowell Observatory runs evening telescope programs, and Arizona Snowbowl, about 50 minutes to an hour away, has skiing and snowboarding in winter. For day trips, the Grand Canyon's east entrance is 45 minutes away, Sedona about 90 minutes, and Page, with Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon (Navajo-guided tours only) and Lake Powell, about 1½ to 2 hours north.
Where can we eat nearby?
There aren't restaurants right next to the glampground, so most guests pick up groceries in Flagstaff on the way in, and the clubhouse sells snacks, drinks, ice cream and frozen pizza. The closest sit-down meal is Cameron Trading Post, about 25 minutes north on US-89 by the turn for the Grand Canyon's east entrance. Try the Navajo tacos or Navajo beef stew, then look around its gallery of Native American art. Flagstaff starts about 20 minutes south, and downtown is about 10 minutes further. The glampground hosts' favorites there are Tourist Home for breakfast and its crullers, Gloria's Bakery for Mexican food, Miz Zip's diner on Route 66, Lumberyard Brewing, and Dark Sky Brewing, whose taproom serves Pizzicletta pizza and has a dog-friendly patio. If you're heading to Page, they recommend Big John's Texas BBQ.
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