Heward House

We reserved this place after reading the amazing reviews, and as good as they were, our experience was even better! Don’t even think about staying anywhere else in Holbrook, which is super-yucky. But who cares, when a night (or two) with Linda in her desert oasis is so delightful? The architecture and decor is absolutely quirky, artsy, and unique, but more than that, Linda is our new best friend! Such an entertaining and personable woman, we could have hung out with her for a week, just laughing at her stories and enjoying the atmosphere at the house and her delicious cooking! We loved the Painted Desert/Petrified Forest, and staying at Heward House was the perfect end to a fantastic trip. Some reviews complained about the train and highway noise, but it didn’t bother us, in the slightest.

Cozy courtyard area, grass & trees, high wall providing privacy. The restaurant is an excellent place for small gatherings, w/use of courtyard. Has a dance floor, bar, outdoor fireplace...

A beautiful Frank Lloyd Wright designed home lovingly restored by Linda. Linda is friendly and welcoming and you are immediately an old friend. This beautiful home sits on a hill overlooking Holbrook, Az. There is, sadly, nothing to see or do in Holbrook but lots in the area and on the way. But it doesn't matter because inside the gates of Heward House you are in a different and peaceful world. The grounds are beautiful, lovely for sitting and enjoying the beauty. The house is spectacular and filled with interesting Indian art. The decor in the rooms is a bit eccentric but that adds to the fun! Linda served a great breakfast on the patio. We spent the night here on the way to Canyon Dr Chelley but would have been happy to spend a few more.

Heward House is an unexpected pleasure. This lovely home is filled with Native American art. Each guest room has a unique theme. The outside courtyard is lush and colorful. Our host, Linda, was welcoming and charming. She is a long time resident of the area and shared many fascinating stories with us. She made us feel as if we were old friends. Breakfast was delicious; as an unexpected surprise she invited us to share dinner with her and some other guests. Some reviewers commented on the freeway and train noise but we didn't even notice it and slept soundly in the comfortable bed. Proximity to Petrified Forest and Painted Desert makes the B&B an ideal location from which to explore the parks.

A Frank Lloyd Wright designed house, enthusiastically and lovingly restored by the delightful Lynda. The house sits above the small town of Holbrook and the communal lounge has an excellent view of the town and surrounding desert. Rooms are good sized, beautifully decorated, comfortable and retain some of the original 1930s features. Don't be deterred by its proximity to the freeway (the house was there long before the freeway was built). Once inside the house you will not be aware that you are near the I-40 (the rail road is over a mile away) and we had no problem with noise. We stayed here for two nights on our trip along Route 66 and found it an excellent base to visit the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest. Excellent breakfast home cooked breakfast and good wifi.