Trip planning, hiking guides, restaurant picks, and insider tips from your hosts at Sedona Haven Rentals.
Jul 8, 2026 · 4 min read
The latest official Pocket Fire status (July 7: 51% contained) — what's open (most of Sedona), what's closed (Oak Creek Canyon), smoke tips, and what it means for your stay.
Jul 7, 2026 · 2 min read
The honest math: Airbnb adds ~19% and Vrbo ~9% in guest fees on the exact same homes. What stays the same when you book direct, what changes, and how to vet any direct-booking site.
Jul 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Yes for most trips — but Uptown is walkable and the free Sedona Shuttle covers popular trailheads. What locals actually recommend, parking reality, and airport logistics.
Jul 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Sedona is high desert at 4,350 ft — strong sun, cool evenings, seasonal swings. The packing list our guests wish they'd had, by season, plus what our homes already stock.
May 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Five short, well-marked Sedona hikes that deliver big red-rock views without the scrambling, exposure, or all-day commitment of the famous ones.
May 12, 2026 · 5 min read
What to actually expect at Cathedral Rock — the climb, the vortex experience, and the truth about whether you'll feel anything.
May 7, 2026 · 5 min read
An honest, locally-sourced 2026 restaurant shortlist for Sedona — patios with red-rock views, the best coffee, and where to skip the wait.
Apr 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Seven Sacred Pools is a 1.4-mile out-and-back that ends at a string of natural water basins carved into red sandstone. Here is how to do it well.
Apr 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Spring in Sedona means wildflowers, perfect hiking temps, and packed trailheads. Here is how to plan around the crowds and the weather.
