We’ve been home from our week long Getaway to Sedona for a few weeks now. It wasn’t easy leaving because my husband and I both fell in love with the area and its people. We feel very fortunate to have chosen a location that spoke to both of us and our individual needs and one that every day shared new reasons to love it.

Our Getaway to Sedona Summit Resort

Sedona Summit Resort private balcony - Groupon Getaway to Sedona Summit Resort in Arizona #Travel #MyGrouponGetaway ad

Our private balcony – the top floor gives the best possible views.

Sedona Summit Resort / full kitchen - Groupon Getaway to Sedona Summit Resort in Arizona #Travel #MyGrouponGetaway ad

The full kitchen was outfitted with everything we needed to prepare meals. A full-size refrigerator, stove, and mini dishwasher. Tucked away in the hall closet, just beyond the stove, is a stacking washer and dryer.

We booked a 6- night stay at the Sedona Summit Resort.  The resort ended up being on the quiet west end of town which was perfect for us. It allowed us to venture out and explore all day and return to a peaceful place to relax. The weather went from sun to rain, and it even snowed during our trip so it was fantastic experiencing the Sedona area in so many different ways.

While we never got to try out the resort’s pools, one located just steps from our room, we did enjoy watching the weather change from our warm room with electric fireplace and full kitchen. We were also able to make use of the large soaking tub on several occasions when we came “home” cold to the bone from hiking in the cold. We saved a lot of money by making our own food instead of eating out for every meal. The room also had a mini washing machine and dryer so we were able to dry off and get warm before venturing out again and, even more importantly, we can go home with a full suitcase of clean clothes.

Sedona Summit Resort Balcony - Groupon Getaway to Sedona Summit Resort in Arizona #Travel #MyGrouponGetaway ad

While we weren’t able to use the patio on our visit because of the weather, it would be a fabulous though not very private, spot to have dinner. It’s accessible from the bedroom and living room. The view is sadly of the parked cars around you, but walk out into the middle of the driveway and you’re rewarded with Sedona views.

What we didn’t realize is that we were booking a room at a time-share resort, something we wouldn’t have done had we realized it. We’ve had bad experiences with spam emails and telephone calls when booking a “room” at what turned out to be a time-share before, and this was no exception. The few times we had any contact with staff, they tried to convert our stay into a purchase. They papered our room with brochures and sent us a “MUST USE NOW” certificate that would take the fee we’d pay off the price – a selling tactic to convince you to make a spur-of-the-moment decision you otherwise probably wouldn’t make. Then hounded us for YEARS afterward by telephone and email (I’m updating this April 2017). While the resort worked great as far as location and amenities (although they did “upgraded” us without asking or telling us to a room with a queen size bed instead of the room we booked that had a king size bed. Had we been asked, we would have chosen the king size bed over the “updated” interior.) We will be choosing a different location on our next trip.

While we were in Sedona for six nights we barely scratched the surface of all that there is to do there. I’ll share some of the fun things we did while we were there in my next post so stay tuned! Plus, we’ll be going on another getaway right here in Union, Washington a few weeks so follow along!

New & Popular Books About Sedona and the Surrounding Areas

Great Sedona Hikes Revised Fourth Edition: Fourth Edition (Volume 4)

Great Sedona Hikes Revised Fourth Edition

Lonely Planet Southwest USA (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet Southwest USA Travel Guide

The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-Being

The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace and Emotional Well-Being

Rand Mcnally EasyFinder Arizona Map - folding, durable, write on - wipe off surface

Rand Mcnally EasyFinder Arizona Map – folding, durable, write on – wipe off surface

Sedona's Top 10 Hikes - from easy strolls to adventurous hikes including vortex sites, Indian ruins, and more

Sedona’s Top 10 Hikes – from easy strolls to adventurous hikes including vortex sites, Indian ruins, and more

Sedona Map and Guide - Trails, vortexes, camping, shopping, sightseeing, and more.

Sedona Map and Guide – Trails, vortexes, camping, shopping, sightseeing, and more.

Sedona Trails Map - a guide to mountain biking trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, State Parks, Vortexes, View Points, Equestrian Trails, and more.

Sedona Trails Map – a guide to mountain biking trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, State Parks, Vortexes, View Points, Equestrian Trails, and more.

Flagstaff, Sedona [Coconino and Kaibab National Forests] (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)

Flagstaff, Sedona [Coconino and Kaibab National Forests] (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)

Secret Sedona: Sacred Moments in the Landscape (Arizona Highways Special Scenic Collections)

Secret Sedona: Sacred Moments in the Landscape (Arizona Highways Special Scenic Collections)

Sedona: Treasure of the Southwest

Sedona: Treasure of the Southwest

Weird Arizona: Your Travel Guide to Arizona's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets

Weird Arizona: Your Travel Guide to Arizona’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets

Flagstaff & Sedona: 50 Favorite Hikes

Flagstaff & Sedona: 50 Favorite Hikes

Moon Spotlight Sedona

Moon Spotlight Sedona

Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona (Moon Handbooks)

Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona (Moon Handbooks)

Best Easy Day Hikes Sedona (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes Sedona (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

The Call of Sedona: Journey of the Heart

The Call of Sedona: Journey of the Heart

Hiking the Vortexes: An easy-to use guide for finding and understanding Sedona's vortexes

Hiking the Vortexes: An easy-to use guide for finding and understanding Sedona’s vortexes

Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona (Moon Handbooks)

Moon Phoenix, Scottsdale & Sedona (Moon Handbooks)

Sedona Arizona Red Rock Country Tour Guide Book: Your personal tour guide for Sedona travel adventure!

Sedona Arizona Red Rock Country Tour Guide Book: Your personal tour guide for Sedona travel adventure!

Sedona and the Grand Canyon: Nature Therapy Coloring Book (National Parks Coloring Book Series) (Volume 1)

Sedona and the Grand Canyon: Nature Therapy Coloring Book (National Parks Coloring Book Series) (Volume 1)

Celebrating Arizona: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3)

Celebrating Arizona: 50 States to Celebrate (Green Light Readers Level 3)

Good Night Arizona (Good Night Our World)

Good Night Arizona (Good Night Our World)

The Land of Fascination: Exploring the Parks of Utah and Arizona: Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Arches, Sedona, Antelope Canyon, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and Monument Valley

The Land of Fascination: Exploring the Parks of Utah and Arizona: Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Arches, Sedona, Antelope Canyon, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and Monument Valley

The Heart Of The Vortex: An Insiders Guide To The Mystery And Magic Of Sedona's Vortexes

The Heart Of The Vortex: An Insiders Guide To The Mystery And Magic Of Sedona’s Vortexes

Sedona: Beyond the Vortex

Sedona: Beyond the Vortex

Sedona Through Time - a historical look at Sedona's geology

Sedona Through Time

Sedona, AZ (Historical Images of America)<

Sedona, AZ (Historical Images of America)

Far and Away: How Travel Can Change the World

Far and Away: How Travel Can Change the World

Love Dogs of Sedona

Love Dogs of Sedona

The Sedona Talks - Creation, Evolution & Planetary Awakening

The Sedona Talks – Creation, Evolution & Planetary Awakening

Archangel of Sedona

Archangel of Sedona

VISIONS OF SEDONA: A Visual Journey in Red Rock Country

VISIONS OF SEDONA: A Visual Journey in Red Rock Country

The Magic of Bell Rock

The Magic of Bell Rock

History, Hilarity and Heartbreak: Sedona Stories and More

History, Hilarity and Heartbreak: Sedona Stories and More

Sedona Journal of Emergence Magazine January 2017

Sedona Journal of Emergence Magazine January 2017

Northern Arizona: 10 Locals Tell You Where to Go, What to Eat, & How to Fit In

Northern Arizona: 10 Locals Tell You Where to Go, What to Eat, & How to Fit In

Sedona's Deadly Secret

Sedona’s Deadly Secret

The Miracle Problem Solver: Using crystals and the power of Sedona to transform your life

The Miracle Problem Solver: Using crystals and the power of Sedona to transform your life

Sedona Arizona Red Rocks Landscape Journal: 150 Page Lined Notebook/Diary

Sedona Arizona Red Rocks Landscape Journal: 150 Page Lined Notebook/Diary

An Author's Travels: Sedona (The Traveling Author) (Volume 1)

An Author’s Travels: Sedona (The Traveling Author) (Volume 1)