Sweet Pea Cottage is one of three charming garden apartments in an historic home (Built in 1901) located two blocks to NAU, Route 66 and walking distance to the hip South-side of Historic Downtown Flagstaff with it's unique eateries, breweries, coffee shops & galleries. 90 mins to Grand Canyon. 35 mins to Sedona. 25 min to Ski-ing. Our guests tend to be couples, active retirees on a budget plus singles who are in Flagstaff for work. This is a cute, well equipped rental in town, walking distance to so much. The train runs regularly nearby, night and day. Welcome to Downtown Flagstaff! But you will enjoy convenience, safety, walking to town/NAU plus private deck, garden, ample off street parking, one bedroom, day bed in living room, claw foot tub in updated bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. Sweat Pea offers a great in town location for the right price in super expensive Flagstaff plus vintage charm and high speed internet and a lovely deck & private garden–a small but cute, cozy, convenient base for all your Northern AZ excursions. ***For stays of 30 nights or more, no tax is paid. Please read detailed description before contacting us! And check to see if it's still available. It's a popular rental on another site/local listings. We have a strict pet policy. Contact us first if you intend to bring pets. If Sweet Pea Cottage is not available for your dates, ask us about Willow or Lilac Cottage in front. Falling in love with Sweet Pea? Please read the ALL the detailed descriptions we provide to make sure our cottage is a good match for you. And feel free to ask questions about the train or location. You will love this space if a vacation rental for you means: a cute, clean, affordable space with a yard that is close to everything, but an upscale neighborhood is not a priority. Also if you love having outdoor spaces to enjoy, unique decor, walking/cycling to town, a sense of community and history, an authentic experience while traveling, antiquing, trains, independent coffee shops and breweries, hiking and exploring and being close to everything the city has to offer but having green space. The cottage is SMALL and cozy but has a fully equipped kitchen, natural light in every room, squeaky original Ponderosa Pine floors, claw foot tub, vintage decor, all new windows and is South facing; great for winter sunshine. For summer guests there are fans indoors and awnings, some shade trees in the garden. Also a shaded picnic table and area as well as the large deck. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE: Not suitable for children under 2 year of age due to the need to respect the quiet enjoyment of the guests in the adjoining cottages. The train goes by above on the hillside above the house, regularly and day and night. The engine is noisy and the breaks do screech on some trains. (Not really an issue in Winter with the windows closed.)Trains are a regular feature in Flagstaff, especially in Historic Downtown. Just like anywhere in Downtown, if you are outside when the train goes by, the noise will interrupt your conversation. Many guests have slept well - see reviews but some people will be bothered by the trains at night, especially in summer with the windows open. For Summer guests: Earplugs recommended/Using a fan by the bed is very helpful. Fans provided in every room) Flagstaff folk are used to the train and living in a busy hub with millions of visitors per year. But other than a passing train, the street is surprisingly quiet for the inner city, especially the Cul De Sac (Dead End) which has low traffic. Be mindful of kids playing in the street! Summer guests: please note there is no air conditioning. Mornings are cool but Sweat Pea gets the morning sun so, early in the morning, close the windows to trap the cool air inside, keep blinds down/curtains drawn and use fans until later in the day when things cool down again. Or head out to wonderful Downtown/the forest/the mountains for the hot part of the day. We do not provide TV but super fast WIFI internet so bring your gadgets! Or hook into Flag LIVE, the local free press, or Flagstaff365 online. Any questions about the suitability of Sweat Pea Cottage for you, just ask. We also have two other cottages adjoining this one, up front, Willow and Lilac, they are more spacious. THE NEIGHBORHOOD This is a friendly, diverse inner-city neighborhood close to everything where old homes are being torn down to build apartments and historic preservation is sadly missing. Don't expect a manicured residential area but homes and businesses mixed in together. NAU is a couple of blocks away. We share this pocket of town with businesses, students, families and a collection of mid-century motels, 2 blocks away on nearby Route 66. The cottage is in the oldest part of town which pre-dates Downtown. There is a community ballpark half way down the street. At the beginning of our street you'll find Natural Grocers, Haven Montessori School, Matador Coffee and nearby Barnes and Noble. While this is an urban getaway, the forested hillside above the house makes it feel more like the country. You can walk to Flagstaff's award winning Himalayan Grill, (All you can eat Indian lunch buffet $8.99) Not to be missed. Also walking distance; Mike & Rhonda's is a popular down-home, affordable breakfast spot. Sweet Pea Cottage is walking distance to Downtown Flagstaff, particularly the newly revitalized South-side district known for unique funky eateries and bars. At the end of our street, cross Milton/Route 66, and turn down Mike’s Pike and you’ll find The Toasted Owl for a more relaxed truly Funky Flagstaff breakfast or lunch on the patio or inside. Mother Road Brewing company is across the street from the Toasted owl. Fratelli's Pizza and Beaver Street Brewery, both highly recommended, are around the corner. Walking in the opposite direction to town there is a path along the railroad tracks at the end of the street. An underpass leads to the dense forest of Thorpe Park. It's so great to be in town but close to trails. We love staying here when we visit town and we hope you will too. ANY QUESTIONS, JUST ASK :) WALKING TO TOWN & PLACES TO CHECK OUT: Parking can be a challenge in popular Downtown. The best breweries and restaurants of South Side ARE within walking distance, for an English person anyway, IF you follow these directions ☺ Cross the street and walk down Clay Ave, you will reach Matador Coffee. Cross Milton and you will see a sign for Mike's Pike (Road runs diagonal to Milton) Walks down Mikes Pike and you will see Mother Road Brewing, Toasted Owl and around the Corner Fratelli's Pizza; ALL GREAT! And beyond that many more great establishments: Dara Thai, Beaver St Brewery, Historic Brewery, Lumbermans (crowded and noisy), Macey's Coffee, Bellagio for breakfast, Raw with it's stunning rooftop bar, The Patio and more. Across the tracks, you will find The Visitor Center, and North side. If you don't like to walk, stop here. But if strolling around a walkable Historic town is your idea of fun then continue on to Fire Creek Coffee (Live music/poetry/storytelling) and beyond. Karma is a local favorite sushi place, Flagstaff Brewery is good for live music and reasonably priced food. Head up San Francisco St, you’ll find art galleries, boutiques and Creolo, Latin American cuisine, another local favorite and dozens more eateries around Heritage Square plus more breweries, pubs, historic hotels, tea shops , coffee shops, wine bars and music venues. If you don't want to walk more than a couple of blocks from the cottage, try Mike and Rhonda's for Breakfast and Himalayan Buffet for lunch or dinner. Natural grocers is at the end of the street. Matador coffee is truly great Java. Sprouts and Safeway and many fast food/cheap eats including Chipotle are a super quick drive heading South.