Off-the-grid and into the woods, Arizona Nordic Village, about 15 miles north of Flagstaff on Highway 180, is becoming more of a village as backcountry yurts are being moved closer to the main lodge. Other improvements guests can expect this fall include a fresh coat of paint and new furniture including mattresses, linens and bedding, along with vintage-style lanterns. “We will have six yurts and four cabins all near the lodge where guests share the kitchen and restrooms,” said Manager Sydney Nieminen.
“We also have potable water, electricity and Wi-Fi in the lodge. We plan to broaden our Wi-Fi reach in the near future and have the ability to create more electricity with additional solar panels.” Nieminen says the Nordic Village is using dynamic pricing for its yurts and cabins through Airbnb, which includes discounts during the week.
Yurts start at $60 per night. Cabins range from $80 to $130. Also available for rent is the Ponderosa Room, a charming 165-square-foot suite upstairs in the lodge, which often serves as a bridal suite during wedding season, May through October.
“The popularity of Arizona Nordic Village as a wedding venue has absolutely exploded since the pandemic,” said Nieminen. “Our bridal parties tell us they enjoy the outdoor spaces, the freedom to personalize their events and decorate as they wish, dancing under the stars and overnight options for guests.” “My husband and I got married here September 2023,” said Savhanna Hawley in an onl.
