David Driscoll

Review of MANY TRAILS RV

I was pleasantly surprised by the entire experienc...

I was pleasantly surprised by the entire experience at the Rio Verde RV Park. We stayed in their "tiny houses"- I believe they currently have 8 of them tucked in the back of the park overlooking the river. The tiny houses were definitely small, but they were very comfortable and clean. The loft bed affords some privacy and with high ceilings, rustic wooden interiors, ceiling fans and plenty of windows, they feel as roomy and spacious as you could want. I'd say they are perfect for 2 or 3 people who want to be close to nature while still enjoying most of the comforts of home.

The Verde River flows about 100 yards below the tiny homes and this time of year, with the monsoon rains, it was swift and powerful. The trees and scrublands alongside it were bright green and inviting, and each afternoon thunderstorms rolled in over the mountains, giving us a break from the July heat. One of my favorite memories is dozing in the suprisingly comfy bed, listening to the trees swaying in the wind as a storm rolled in. Part of the joy of being in such a simple home is feeling connected to the nature around you. But for those who prefer a little less nature and a little more modern convenience, the tiny houses are equipped with air conditioning units.

There's an impressive hill across from the tiny houses that I've heard contains native american ruins. It's definitely an interesting place to explore, and from the Rio Verde RV Park it's only about 25 minutes into Uptown Sedona or, heading the other, maybe 30 minutes to Jerome. I would highly recommend checking it out- the staff were friendly and helpful and there's a cool ECO center just next door that does yoga classes and education about sustainable farming. I look forward to visiting again sometime!