Frequently asked questions about Bluff Retreat.
Bluff Retreat is a cozy, mountain-lodge-style 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that backs onto a natural area with towering juniper trees. Inside, you will find large smart TVs in the great room and primary bedroom, Alexa smart-home features, and gigabit mesh WiFi for work or streaming. Outside, the expansive covered rear deck is made for time outdoors, … Read more
Yes. Bluff Retreat provides a safe where you can keep valuables secure during your stay. It is a helpful extra layer of peace of mind, especially if you bring passports, jewelry, or other small items you would rather not leave out. Full instructions for using the safe are in the welcome book at the house, … Read more
Evolve, the professional property manager, handled your booking and is your first point of contact for reservation questions. During your stay, Swept Away Cleaning is your primary contact — they handle cleaning, maintenance, trash, and minor repairs. Owners Doug and Gusti Williams are in the background for bigger questions, and guest support during your stay … Read more
Bluff Retreat has gas furnace heating and central air conditioning, run through a smart thermostat on the wall between the kitchen and the laundry room. For a quick, temporary change, just use Alexa voice commands — for example, “set the temperature to 72 degrees.” For permanent day and night settings, contact Swept Away, who can … Read more
Bluff Retreat has an energy-efficient washer and dryer for guest use. The 4.1 cu. ft. top-load washer has a Dial-A-Cycle knob with settings including Normal, Heavy Duty, and Quick Wash. Sort your load by color and fabric, and take care not to overload the machine. Please use HE (high-efficiency) detergent only. After each use, clean … Read more
The propane fire pit on the rear deck is a 48-inch round tabletop with one-touch auto-ignition, windproof glass, and a concealed tank. It is for outdoor use only, and you should keep children, pets, and flammables at least 3 feet away. Never leave it unattended while it is lit or still hot. If you smell … Read more
The natural gas grill on the covered rear deck is for outdoor use only, in a well-ventilated spot. Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away, and never leave it unattended while lit. Before lighting, set the mechanical auto-shutoff timer (0–60 minutes, inside the door where the grill connects to the gas line); there … Read more
The Ninja DualBrew at Bluff Retreat brews a full pot of drip coffee or single-serve cups with pods, hot or over ice. It has a 60-oz removable water reservoir and a 12-cup glass carafe. Always place the carafe or your mug on the platform below the brew basket before you start. For a pot, use … Read more
Outdoors first: Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area at 1500 Fools Hollow Rd, Show Low, AZ 85901, about 12 minutes away, offers year-round fishing, camping, boating, hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing, plus kayaks and canoes, cautious swimming, and winter ice fishing. For parks closer to town, Show Low City Park at 751 S Clark Rd, Show … Read more
Our hosts’ favorites start with Cattlemen’s Steakhouse & Lounge at 1231 E Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901, (928) 537-9797. This family-owned steakhouse is known for prime rib and seafood, plus “The CL” cocktail lounge. Note that it is closed on Sundays. For Mexican food, El Charro Mexican Restaurant at 350 E Deuce of … Read more