10 Unique and Creative Airbnbs in Arizona
Known for its beauty and healing elements, Arizona has inspired many creatives. Here are 10 unique and creative Airbnbs for a creative retreat in Arizona.
Arizona, also known as “The Grand Canyon State”, is one of the most popular places to visit in the US. From its stunning landscapes and natural wonders to the many healing spas and rich creative history centers, there’s a lot to do and see for creative travelers.
If you’re planning your next creative retreat, why not boost your creativity with the beauty and activities of Arizona? Join the list of other famous creatives who were inspired by this creative state, including Alice Cooper, Jackson Pollock, Stevie Nicks, and more.
Each of these unique and creative Airbnbs is a short distance from fun and exciting travel bucket list experiences. Whatever your creative travel goals are, you can find a destination to support creativity.
Majestic Mountain Retreat in Prescott, Arizona, is an Earthly and calming Airbnb perfect for unplugging from daily life to recharge and boost creativity. Featured on CNBC’s Cash Pad, this unique Airbnb, also known as the Walker Getaway, is surrounded by nature and stunning views to support your creative process and well-being.
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 2 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Wellness, Creative Families
- Workspace: Indoor and outdoor tables for working with great lighting, but lack of privacy if traveling with others
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Private Patio, Backyard, BBQ, Mountain Views
Travel Tips
- Find inspiration at the nearby Smoki Museum, Sharlot Hall Museum, and Phippen Museum.
- Hiking Trails: Thumb Butte, Constellation Trail, Wolf Creek Falls, Watson Lake, and more
- Prescott has a large creative community with Art Walks (McCormick Arts District, Mountain Artists Guild) and Prescott Cantina event (Thursday nights).
Sky Suite at Arcosanti in Mayer, Arizona, is a unique and creative space to fully immerse yourself in and enjoy the architecture and communal environment of Arcosanti.
Enjoy panoramic views of the high desert landscape, kitchen, living room, private bathroom, and two small bedrooms. This cozy space is equipped with all the necessary amenities to make your creative retreat at Arcosanti truly memorable. The Sky suite sits atop the 3rd level of the east crescent with an outdoor patio overlooking the amphitheater.
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 2 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Small Groups, Creative Families
- Workspace: Dining table and nearby cafe
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Board Games, Coffee Maker, Patio or balcony, Rooftop Lap Pool, Cafe (Check Seasonal Hours), Community Room and Kitchen, Library, Gym, Music Room
Travel Tips
- Check out any shows happening at the Arcosanti amphitheater.
- Hiking Trails: Black Canyon Trail Head, Easter Island Trail, Antelope Falls, Fain Park
The George Treehouse in Phoenix, Arizona, is far from ordinary. This creative and unique Airbnb is high up in the trees and surrounded by tropical elements to create a relaxing and inspiring experience.
The space is minimal yet functional and features many creative elements perfect for a creative retreat, from an outdoor bathtub and shower, firepit, and swings, to relaxing spaces for creative work.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Creative Couples, Wellness
- Workspace: Small high table with great view and lighting, relaxing outdoor seating, bathtub
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Outdoor Bath Tub and Shower, Hammock, Firepit, Mountain View, Coffee Maker, Private Patio, Balcony, Backyard
Travel Tips
- Bring a bathtub desk to write in the outdoor bathtub, like Dalton Trumbo.
- Visit the many creative museums like Frank Lloyd Wright’s Winter Home, Musical Instrument Museum, Heard Museum, and the Phoenix Art Museum.
- November – April is the busy tourist season for Phoenix.
- There are many hiking opportunities around Phoenix, including Camelback Mountain, South Mountain Park, and many more.
The Bisbee Treehouse Airbnb is a great place to stay for a creative retreat in Bisbee, Arizona. This 100+-year-old miner’s cabin has been completely remodeled and sits on a hill in the middle of historic Old Bisbee.
The space is quiet and relaxing without compromising the location. You are within walking distance of everything. For creative retreats, it has great natural light, a large outdoor deck, and wonderful views to create a relaxing vibe while working.
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 2 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Creative Families, Small Groups, Creative Couples
- Workspace: Indoor Kitchen Table With Views, Outdoor Balcony Table, Nearby Cafes and Breweries
- Creative Amenities: WiFi, Coffee Maker, Balcony, Panoramic Views, Nearby Cafes, Art Galleries, Breweries
Travel Tips
- Bisbee boasts that it has a perfect year-round climate, making it a great destination for a creative retreat no matter the season.
- Explore Bisbee’s historic district, unique neighborhoods, and its many creative stair alleyways.
- Visit and connect with the creative community at the local art galleries, including Belleza, The Artemezia Foundation Museum, The Central School Project, and Sam & Poe Gallery.
The Dome on the Range in Phoenix is a unique and creative geodesic Airbnb house in the desert with exposed stone, beams, and rustic warmth.
With western aesthetics and surrounded by nature, this property consists of two domes and a tower that is completely self-contained and private.
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 2 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Small Groups, Creative Couples, Creative Families
- Workspace: Dining Table, Outdoor Table, Outdoor Seating
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Bathtub, Backyard
Travel Tips
- Visit the many creative museums like Frank Lloyd Wright’s Winter Home, Musical Instrument Museum, Heard Museum, and the Phoenix Art Museum.
- November – April is the busy tourist season for Phoenix.
- There are many hiking opportunities around Phoenix, including Camelback Mountain, South Mountain Park, and many more.
Casita in Sedona is an isolated place to stay on the edge of the National Forest with all inspiring views and jaw-dropping sunsets.
Comfortably furnished with a private patio and pool, this Airbnb has many creative workspace options and a relaxing atmosphere for a creative retreat.
- Sleeps: 4
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Creative Couples, Creative Families, Wellness, Small Groups
- Workspace: Dining Table With Views, Plenty of Outdoor Seating With Tables
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Hot Tub, Shared Pool, Outdoor Shower, BBQ
Travel Tips
- Sedona has 100s of different and unique hiking trails – All Trails Top 10 Hikes.
- Experience a Vortex. Sedona is believed to have many energy vortexes capable of healing and supporting self-discovery.
- Cathedral Rock Vortex
- Airport Vortex
- Boynton Canyon Vortex
- Bell Rock Vortex
- Take a hot air balloon ride to gain a unique perspective of the beautiful Arizona landscape.
- Explore Uptown Sedona, filled with unique restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and local creativity.
Poet’s Studio in Tucson is an Airbnb featured in New York Magazine that is peaceful and crafted in the classic Santa Fe style, built of sun-dried adobe with a corner beehive fireplace.
The creative studio shares a private, walled 1/3 acre lot, courtyard, and pool with two other structures: a second, working studio and the original mud-adobe home built in the 1940s. With a mountain view to the north and a pool to the east, you can find a calming balance and motivation for your creative work.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Creative Couples, Wellness
- Workspace: Indoor Desk, Outdoor Table, Relaxed Seating
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Shared Pool, BBQ
Travel Tips
- Explore and hike the many trails at Tucson Mountain Park, Catalina State Park, Madera Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and Sabino Canyon.
- Visit DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Museum, Tohono Chul, and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum for inspiration and appreciate the local creativity.
- Have a family-friendly and creative evening out at the Gaslight Theatre.
This Off-the-Grid Yurt in the Goat Springs valley near Fort Defiance is a creative camping opportunity in a secluded and serene location. With beautiful open views of red rocks, black volcanic rocks, and the Window Rock Monument only a few miles down the road, this unique Arizona Airbnb is “glamping” on Navajo land at its finest.
Located on a family ranch, this Airbnb is located in a quiet secluded area where the sheep and the horses roam free. It is a camping experience, so amenities are limited but still quite comfortable.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 1 Night
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Wellness, Creative Couples
- Workspace: Dining Table
- Creative Amenities: No Wifi, Coffe Maker, Fire Pit, Patio Balcony, BBQ, Solitude, Views
Travel Tips
- Hike the Belly Button trail near For defiance.
- Practice Astro photography or gaze at the clear night sky for jaw-dropping views of the universe.
- Take a day trip to Monument Valley.
- Learn about the local history and creativity of the Navajo tribe at the Navajo Nation Museum.
Wild Treehouse Paradise in Prescott is a private and quiet place to stay surrounded by nature in the canyons of the Granite Dells. This rustic treehouse amongst the trees and rocks is a seasonal treehouse open between Apr 15 and Nov 15. With trails right outside your door, it’s a nature lover’s dream.
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 2 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Creative Couples, Wellness
- Workspace: Desk With View, Outdoor Table
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Beach Access, Patio/Balcony, Pool, Hot Tub, Hammock
Travel Tips
- Find inspiration at the nearby Smoki Museum, Sharlot Hall Museum, and Phippen Museum.
- Hiking Trails: Thumb Butte, Constellation Trail, Wolf Creek Falls, Watson Lake, and more
- Prescott has a large creative community with Art Walks (McCormick Arts District, Mountain Artists Guild) and Prescott Cantina event (Thursday nights).
Your Private Sanctuary is located at one of the highest residential spots in Sedona. It features some of the most unique and unobstructed red rock and canyon views for your creative retreat. Modern, luxuriously finished, and styled with wellness in mind, this creative Airbnb was designed by Bob McIntyre, who also architected the famous Tlaquepaque Arts and Shopping Center and other unique buildings in Sedona.
In addition to unique and calming architecture, this apartment has been home to many creative minds, from Ann Miller, a Hollywood actress in the 1940’, the Wrigley family, and Platt Cline (the Flagstaff newspaper editor after whom NAU’s Cline library was named).
- Sleeps: 2
- Minimum Stay: 2 Nights
Creative Retreat
- Best For: Solo, Wellness, Creative Couples
- Workspace: Breakfast Bar, Outdoor Seating, Outdoor Tables
- Creative Amenities: Wifi, Coffee Maker, Shared Pool, Shared Hot Tub, Shared Sauna, Outdoor Shower, Fire Pit, Views
Travel Tips
- Sedona has 100s of different and unique hiking trails – All Trails Top 10 Hikes.
- Experience a Vortex. Sedona is believed to have many energy vortexes capable of healing and supporting self-discovery.
- Cathedral Rock Vortex
- Airport Vortex
- Boynton Canyon Vortex
- Bell Rock Vortex
- Take a hot air balloon ride to gain a unique perspective of the beautiful Arizona landscape.
- Explore Uptown Sedona, filled with unique restaurants, galleries, boutiques, and local creativity.
Zach is an international writer, photographer, filmmaker, martial artist, and creator of Creative Enso, the Zen art of creative living. His goal is to empower and inspire creatives to live healthier, happier, and more creative lifestyles.
