We stayed at the Apple Orchard Inn for two nights in mid-September. Our room, the Sedona Room, was clean and comfortable and had a nice little enclosed patio area. The common areas of the home were also very clean, with comfortable furniture. There were tons of menus for local restaurants and lots of books to enjoy during those quiet moments.

The location was great, in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of uptown.

There was one funny thing, though. No sign of Tom and Sheila, the hosts. Instead there was just one lady (Jean, Jane?) there the whole time. When I inquired if she had recently purchased the inn, she said "ten years ago". When I said that I hadn't had any contact with her during several email exchanges, and that I had always talked to Sheila, she didn't respond at all.

Breakfast was okay, but it was clearly not up to B&B breakfast standards. The first day, we were served juice, a small plate of fruit, two pancakes that I suspect were frozen and one sausage patty. No offers of more pancakes or anything. Coffee ran out. Next day, we had eggs and a tiny piece of ham in addition to the same juice and fruit offerings. Not bad, mind you, just not up to what we expected.

The jacuzzi and cooling pool were inviting, but I was uncomfortable with the cleanliness of the jacuzzi and only used it the first night. It was a pleasant area, though, to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing.

Our room was not made up, nor was the trash emptied during our stay.

What we enjoyed the most was the hummingbirds around the patio and pool. There were certainly a lot of them, and their antics entertained us during breakfast both mornings.

Because I suspect there may be some staff changes going on, or Tom and Sheila were away or something, I'm still giving this inn a good rating because nothing was really bad - just a little off, for some reason.

The staff at Orchard's Inn was so friendly and helpful. We called the front desk many times before our trip and they cheerfully provided helpful information to plan our stay in Sedona. When my husband left clothes in the room after we checked out, the staff at Orchard's tracked us down to let us know. We were able to pick it up on our return to Phoenix airport.

The rooms were clean and comfortable and the views from the balcony outstanding. Ask for a room on a higher level floor facing the red rocks. The added benefit was the morning breakfast buffet at their restaurant.

My friend and I stayed at the Apple Orchard Inn for three nights in mid-July. Sheila and Tom were the perfect hosts. The breakfasts were delicious and served every morning on the deck outside surrounded by the red rocks in the distance. Chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven were available in the late afternoon. Sheila and Tom gave us tips on sight-seeing (they arranged a wonderful jeep tour of the red rocks), shopping and on local, reasonable restaurants. The Inn itself is beautiful and in a serene setting, but only two very walkable blocks to the center of town. If you are looking for an inn with all the comforts of home, and then some, try the Apple Orchard Inn.

I have to say I can not wait to go back to The Apple Orchard just to sit on the patio and eat Toms awesome breakfast!! It was delightfull!! Not only was the breakfast great but the hospitality of Tom & Sheila was above and beyond other Bed & Breakfast places we've ever been too! The cooling pool and jacuzzi is situated in natures bliss. I felt like i was in the middle of nature but town was only a few minutes walk away. The rooms are decorated very quaint and very clean. I honestly feel as if we discovered a gem......

Thanks Tom & sheila for loaning us hiking sticks and raincoats...Your the best!!!

Kelli & Tony
Temecula Ca.