About Arizona Mountain Inn & Cabins
About our establishment
What started out as a remote single family home, Arizona Mountain Inn & Cabins grew hand in hand with the Wanek Family, becoming a treasured retreat!
Once upon a time in 1948, within sight of the highest mountain range in the Grand Canyon State, Ray Wanek purchased 13 wooded acres. At the time, the nearby railroad town of Flagstaff 
seemed far, far away, which suited Ray just fine. A year later, he built his first cabin on his “remote” property in the woods.
In 1953, Ray met and married Pauline. But his new wife wasn’t as rustic as he, preferring the Ritz Carlton to a cozy cabin in the woods. Pauline let it be known that she was not going to live in the middle of nowhere without neighbors, while her traveling salesman of a spouse was so often away leaving her home alone. So, Ray came up with the perfect solution: he built Cabin #2 in 1956. After all, if you don’t want to relocate to be close to a neighbor, bring a neighbor to you.
As the years passed, more cabins were built on the property. The much larger Cabin #16 was constructed in 1969, becoming the new home of the Waneks and, by then, their 4 children.
What’s now known as The Hogan was the final cabin built, in 1988 and was originally intended as an outdoor Ramada. Instead it was enclosed and converted into a spacious round cabin.
That same year, Ray wrote a poem for his beloved wife of 25 years and posted it on a tree near Cabin #1, their first home together. You can still see that poem today. It reads:
In the Spring of ’53
Underneath this very tree
I asked Pauline to marry me.
She saw the rings and squealed “Eeeeee…”
(Pauline never liked this line…understandably.)
It’s been super years, now 25
Full of love and joy to be alive
Four fine children God has given
This land and life in Him we’ve striven
Now we go on together praising Him!
In 1981, the Wanek family moved once again, and again they didn’t move far. The main Inn was built that year, becoming the last and largest Wanek family home on the property.
Once the kids had grown and moved away, the empty-nesters decided to turn that ample, Tudor-style home into a B&B. The cabins were used as long-term rentals, especially for NAU students and faculty, but were eventually transitioned to short-term vacation rentals.
In February, 1998, two of those vacation cabin renters were newlyweds Brian and Mary Bostwick, who spent their honeymoon in Cabin #9. Both working in the technology industry at the time, they talked about their future plans while relaxing and enjoying beautiful northern Arizona. Brian had construction experience and mused that it wouldn’t be all that difficult to build cabins much like those at the Arizona Mountain Inn. One thought and dream led to another, and the Bostwicks decided to speak with the Waneks about building a similar establishment. Unbeknownst to the Bostwicks, the Inn was actually for sale.
Ray and Pauline had always said they’d know when they met the “right” people to take over the Inn. And they did. The sale to Brian and Mary was completed in September 1998, fifty years after Ray had purchased the undeveloped land. The Bostwicks have owned what is now called the Arizona Mountain Inn & Cabins ever since.
Sadly, Ray Wanek passed away in September 2003, and his family scattered his ashes near Cabin #1. Ray loved the Inn and really put his heart into building it and running the business. Pauline, who was able to enjoy her retirement for 27 years, passed away in March 2025. The Bostwicks now carry on that passion.
Following in Ray’s footsteps, Mary wrote a poem for Brian on their second wedding anniversary and posted it at Cabin #9. (Read the poem here, under Accommodations, Cabin 9.)
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Our Policies
- Saturday– Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Rates do not include tax.
- All rates are subject to change without notice.
- On-line bookings require verbal confirmation to ensure reservation details are accurate and accepted. Two attempts are made to make contact. At that point either a reservation will be accepted and all details are assumed to be accurate OR the reservation will be cancelled due to inaccurate information, i.e., declined credit card, incorrect accommodation selected, incorrect rates, etc.
- There are minimum night stay requirements depending on the time of year. Please check with the office for specific details. Additional minimum night stay information is listed under “Policies.”
- Holiday Rates: During Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and NAU graduation our rates will vary.
- Rates are based on the minimum occupancy (except for Holiday Rates). For example, if there are two people in a 2–4-person cabin, the rate for that cabin is the 2-person rate. If there are 4 people in a 6–8-person cabin, the rate is the 6-person rate.
- Our Holiday Rates are set at the maximum occupancy for the cabin regardless of the number of guests in your party.
- A Flat Rate cabin is a cabin with a rate based on the maximum occupancy of that cabin. If there is less than the maximum occupancy in a Flat Rate Cabin, the rate does not fluctuate.
- Exceeding maximum occupancy requires management approval. Upon management approval, extra guest fees apply which is $20 per person per night for all cabins except Cabin 16 and the Hogan. The extra person fee for these cabins is $30 per person per night.
- Winter Rates apply Sunday – Thursday only starting after Labor Day up to Memorial Day. They do not apply on weekends or holidays.
- All reservations, including holiday reservations, are for registered guests only.
- Smoking of any kind is not allowed inside the cabins or while walking around the property. This includes, but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, marijuana, vaping, etc. Smoking is allowed on the porches only. Windows and doors should be closed if smoking on the porch to prevent smoke from going inside the cabin. Evidence of smoking inside the cabin will result in a $250 cleaning fee.
- Minimum Stay Requirements: We’re happy to consider reservations for less than the minimums outlined below, depending on dates and current availability. Please don’t hesitate to ask!
- Summer: During June, July, and August reservations made in advance must be for a 3-night minimum, especially over weekends … unless there is a natural opening for fewer than three nights.
- Winter: There is a 2-night minimum on weekends during September – May.
- Holidays: 3 or 4-night minimums apply on major holidays, depending upon which holiday it is you’ll be staying with us. Please call our office for additional availability if you require a stay for fewer than 3 or 4 nights.
- Televisions & Phones: There are no TVs or telephones in the cabins. You’re welcome to bring your own, but you’ll need a TV antenna or satellite dish—there are no cable connections in the cabins.
- Cabins include dishes, kitchen utensils and linens.
- We supply fans for your comfort, but there is no air conditioning in the cabins. Most homes in Flagstaff do not have A/C thanks to our mild summers.
- We ask you leave the cabin in the same condition as you found it, including washing dishes and dumping the trash.
- We respect our guests’ privacy, so we do not enter cabins following check-in; however, we are more than happy to provide housekeeping services upon request. Fresh linens may be exchanged at the office at your convenience during office hours.
- Check-in time: 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. on Fridays.)
- Check-out time: By 11:00 a.m. (Late check-outs require prior management approval. Fees may apply.)
- All reservations require a 50% advance payment.
- Lost or unreturned keys will result in a $10 fee.
- Pets: With the exception of Cabin #5 and Loft #17, your dog is welcome in our cabins. Please see our Pet Policies below.
- For the comfort of all our guests, only registered guests are allowed on the property.
- Guests are responsible for any type of damage caused to the cabins or furnishings.
- Dogs are only allowed in our cabins, but not the B&B.
- We have minimum night stay requirement for the B&B.
- Accommodations are for registered guests only.
- We respect our guests’ privacy and therefore do not enter B&B suites once you have checked in; however, we are more than happy to provide housekeeping services upon request.
- B&B suites do have window air-conditioning units during summer months.
- Guests are responsible for any type of damage caused in the B&B suites.
- B&B reservations = 7-day cancellation period.
- Cabin 16 and the Hogan = 14-day cancellation period.
- One cabin reservation = 7-day cancellation period.
- Two cabin reservation = 14-day cancellation period.
- Three or more cabins reservation = 30-day cancellation period.
- Reservations for 1 week or longer = 30-day cancellation period.
- Thanksgiving & Christmas reservations = 30-day cancellation period.
- 50 people or more = 60-day cancellation period.
Reservations that are cancelled prior to the cancellation period will receive a full refund minus a 3% surcharge.
If a cancellation is required within the cancellation period, any remaining balance will be due at the time of cancellation. A credit will be considered subject to re-rental of the cabin, less a $50 cancellation fee (plus tax). Cancellation fees will vary depending on the amount of the reservation. Cancellation fees will be specified upon verbal confirmation of your reservation.
Sorry, there are no refunds for early check-outs. “No-show” reservations will be charged in full.
Extreme Weather: Credits are issued only if major highways (i.e., I-17 and I-40) are closed and impassable. This very rarely happens. Please keep in mind that if you make a reservation in northern Arizona during the winter season, it does snow. If you do not feel comfortable driving in winter conditions, you may want to consider coming to stay with us at another time of year.
A $500 security deposit is required for all reservations made for the Hogan and group reservations. A group reservation will be any reservation with more than 10 guests. A security deposit via a pending transaction for $500 will be placed on your credit card on your check-in date. It will remain pending for 48 hours past your check-out date. If there is no damage or excessive cleaning required due to negligence, the security deposit funds will be released. Funds will not be taken from the security deposit without your knowledge unless you are unable to be contacted.
This security deposit will cover costs for damage to the cabin or property, such as:
- Excessive carpet or upholstery stains.
- Damage to appliances.
- Damage to wood-burning stoves including glass.
- Broken blinds.
- Holes in walls.
- Carving or writing on interior wood.
- Burns on flooring.
- Additional cleaning required due to negligence.
- Discharged fire extinguishers.
- Only 2 dogs are allowed per cabin.
- Dogs must be 6 months or older.
- Dogs should not be left unattended in cabins.
- A $20.00 (plus tax) pet fee, per dog per night, is applicable regardless of size or breed.
- Upon arrival, we’ll ask you to sign and agree to a $50.00 cleaning/damages fee. The cleaning fee will not be charged if the cabin does not require additional cleaning due to stains, excessive dog hair, etc., and if no damage is caused.
- If cleaning is required, or if damages are in excess of the $50.00 deposit, you will be responsible for all related charges.
- We ask that you pick up after your dog(s) while walking them on the property.
- Please do not leave your pet unattended in the cabin unless kept safely in a crate or portable kennel.
- For the comfort of all guests, excessive barking will not be tolerated.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash while on the property.
- Management reserves the right to have problem pets removed from the property at the owner’s/guest’s expense.
If you have a particularly hairy pup like a Husky or Malamute, and/or if your dog sheds excessively, we recommend that you bring something to cover the furniture, such as old sheets, to ensure there is no additional charge due to excessive hair. That said, your furry family members are not allowed on furniture or beds. A cleaning fee will be assessed if there is excessive hair on the cushions or linens.
For your convenience, please review the following websites for useful information regarding traveling with your pet: www.takeyourpet.com/pages/etiq.htm Or www.traveldog.com
Thank you for your cooperation!
FAQs
- Cabin 16 and the Hogan = 14-day cancellation period
- B&B reservations = 7-day cancellation period
- One cabin reservation = 7-day cancellation period
- Two cabin reservation = 14-day cancellation period
- Three or more cabins reservation = 30-day cancellation period
- Reservations 1 week or longer = 30-day cancellation period
- Thanksgiving & Christmas reservations = 30-day cancellation period
- Large groups of more than 50 people = 60-day cancellation period
Reservations cancelled prior to the cancellation period will receive a full refund minus a 3% processing fee.
If you should need to change or cancel your reservation within the cancellation period, you will be charged in full for any remaining balance. If we are able to rerent your accommodation, a credit will be issued to be used within one year minus a $50 cancellation fee (plus tax).
There are no refunds for early check-outs.