THE JOHN RIORDAN HOUSE. BUILT 1898. VACANT, BURIED FOR 60 YEARS, RESTORED 2012 | House in Jerome

10.0 (313 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Jerome House | THE JOHN RIORDAN HOUSE. BUILT 1898. VACANT, BURIED FOR 60 YEARS, RESTORED 2012

2 Bedroom House in Jerome

Step back into 1898 with all the comforts of modern day conveniences. 2 bedroom, one bath, with 1200 square feet of wood deck and flagstone patio overlooking the center of the Town of Jerome and the entire Verde Valley. Easy (vertical) walking distance to the center of town shops, wineries, restaurants. Great year round weather and peaceful mountain air evenings. Stay in a 127 years old house which was buried in mud and abandoned for 60 years.
The John Riordan House is the highest rentable space available in Jerome. It is located directly above the center of town with fantastic views of the town and valley below.
This property has received the MOST TOTAL and MOST VRBO 5 STAR REVIEWS than any other rental in Jerome. This house is listed as the one of the top 12 VRBO's in Arizona. https://www.territorysupply.com/vrbo-arizona
A full two page story of the 81 and 86 year old Riordan brothers returning to their childhood home after it was buried for over 60 years was featured in the November's 2014 issue of Arizona Highways magazine.
Because of the steep terrain and gravel roads, we do not allow motorcycles at the property. This is for safety of both our guests and our direct neighbors.

THE JOHN RIORDAN HOUSE BUILT 1898 VACANT, BURIED FOR 60 YEARS, RESTORED 2012 is located in Jerome. THE JOHN RIORDAN HOUSE BUILT 1898 VACANT, BURIED FOR 60 YEARS, RESTORED 2012 provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

THE JOHN RIORDAN HOUSE BUILT 1898 VACANT, BURIED FOR 60 YEARS, RESTORED 2012 has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Jerome has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Jerome, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required
  • Electric car charging station on site
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • 9 stairs to reach property
  • No elevators
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
General
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • English
  • In the mountains
  • In the city center
Guest Services
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number tojstr0015 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: TOJSTR0015

Reviews

Ben C.
Aug 27, 2025 03:15:46 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Fantastic historical property with modern amenities and a wonderful view.
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