Week one found us at the Ridge on Sedona Golf, a nice resort in the Oak Creek Village section of Sedona. Out of the way, peaceful and quite lovely.
Admittedly, the bright green grass on the course was a bit of a shock after all the brown and red…
But the contrast with the red rock cliffs was stunning.
This was our building…
Which was not the one I originally requested. Seeing that it was a special trip (35th wedding anniversary) and we’d never been to Sedona before, I asked for a top floor unit with a great view. Lush green golf course with stunning red rocks in the background? Sign me up!
So we went to the first assigned condo and found a stunning view…. which was completely obscured in every window by thick black netting used to hold back the waywardly struck golf balls. It was hideous! So hideous, I didn’t even get a chance to grab my phone and take a picture of it’s hideousness before the husband was storming out of the unit and back to the front desk. Mind you, this was prime season in Sedona and resorts are usually full of snowbirds. Thankfully they were able to switch us to another quiet section, although our balcony view wasn’t as impressive.
It was still a canyon…
But the back end, with no red rocks.
Unless you count the ones around the grills…
Oh well, at least it was net free.
The condo was nice enough.
Done up in the southwestern colors you’d expect.
New appliances, granite countertops…
Of course the toaster sucked, as they always do.
It never ceases to amaze me how these places that will spend thousands on renovations and decorations can’t shell out the extra $10 for a decent toaster… but I digress.
It was a comfortable, if smaller place than we’re used to.
But the king sized bed was comfy…
The bathroom was big…
With a tub…
And shower.
Our neighbors were quiet…
And before long a mist descended on the canyon obscuring the only peak of red rock we could see from our kitchen window.
Past the tree, through the parking lot and over the other building…. it was there. I promise.
River's world..... 
Dying of jealousy….
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Oh, good. Then I’ve done it correctly!
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We’ve been through Sedona for a day on our way to elsewhere. So pretty. I find it interesting that the decor colors in your condo are the colors of the desert around you. Very stylish, I do believe.
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Apparently I’m not the only one who likes to coordinate…
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To make toast, put the bread into one of the slots . . . don’t just lay it across the top and expect even toasting. 😛
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Now you tell me!
😉
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………………….amazing they changed your rooms. Did you leave them a tip on your pillow?
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The timeshare resort places will usually change your unit if you’re unhappy, but they were pretty booked so it was lucky.
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I didn’t see any cows, goats, horses, rattlers, etc., but at least a piece of toast–just the way I like it–or maybe just used to cheap toasters!!
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We saw some wildlife, but it was later on in the trip…
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This is why I don’t understand why people want to live on golf courses. Why would you want to live someplace where you have to put a bunch of netting over your windows to keep golf balls from breaking them. Plus, golf is boring.
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Agreed. Although it is probably the only green grass in the state!
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Looks lovely
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It was quite nice….
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Well, I have never stayed in a place where there was protective netting obscuring the window view. Iron bars to keep out the criminals, yes…. but not protective netting.
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At least you can see through the bars!
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So did you run into “dry heat” that one always heards about whenever desert environment is described? BTW, jealous of that king-sized bed! Mona
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It wasn’t hot, so no dry heat. But yes, the air is dry which gave us a bit of a scratchy throat the first few days…. hydration is key!
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That looks like a nice place 🙂 I don’t know what’s with the toaster thing. We are a toast people, too.
Love the arc over that one view’s photo. Pretty.
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It was a nice resort. We’ve had some duds but this one was top notch.
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Still kicking myself for not buying property in Sedona in the 60’s … my friends who did are rolling in dough now … haven’t been there since it has gone all resort …
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Oh hell, if I’d missed that opportunity I’d still be crying. Real estate is insane there! And yes, parts of it are very touristy but you just have to drive 5 minutes in any direction to escape it.
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