I’m finally getting around to re-capping our trip to the Strawberry Inn! Let me back up a bit, I’ve wanted to stay at the inn for a few years now. We even had a trip booked that we had to cancel due to my Grandma being sick. Last month we finally made a trip work out to go for a stay. Orion and I haven’t been on a kid free weekend in a few years. So we decided to kick off our new year with a trip together to the Inn. It takes a village you guys, my sister-in-love flew in from Dallas to watch our kiddos and we headed out on our way.

The Strawberry Inn is located just two and a half hours North of Phoenix. You can drive there in no time, and it’s the perfect little getaway too. The inn is self hosted meaning you check in all online, and they send you a code for a lock box for the key to your room. There is a property manager that’s on call for any needs. We stayed for 2 nights and 3 days. It was the perfect little getaway, and I don’t really suggest longer than that, unless you plan on staying during the Summer months when some of the festivals are going on around Strawberry/ Pine, AZ.

Read on, for where we ate, what we did and fun pictures!

First up, the INN! It’s gorgeous and so beautifully done. The owners of the inn actually live in the Phoenix area and own this property. It’s been completely re-done top to bottom and it’s so charming and cute! Totally Chip & Joanna vibes all the way.

I loved that there are lawn games available for you to enjoy. Porch rockers, and a porch swing too! I mean how cute is this?!

We arrived on a Friday afternoon, checked in and got settled. Then we headed for a hike really close to the Inn on Strawberry Trail. We watched the sun set before heading back to get ready for dinner.

Friday night we ate dinner at The Old County Inn. We actually loved this place so much we ate dinner here two nights in a row! The first night we had pizza, which is what they are known for. And the second time we tried different appetizers on the menu. Both nights were delish, and the service there was awesome. They also have an area of outdoor seating with heaters for when it’s cold, and a lawn game area with corn hole too!

We had breakfast one morning at the Randall House, which is a cute little restaurant in an old house. It reminds me of my Grandmother’s house. I had the most delish hot cocoa, complete with a giant marshmallow! I had the egg breakfast sandwhich and hash browns. Orion had eggs and pancakes.

After that it was time to explore the farmer’s market there and some local antique shops. Where we picked up some local honey and gifts for our kids and sister.

We did a little more hiking the second day too. Before going back to the inn to read, relax and take a nap. Do you know how much I enjoyed an un interrupted nap?! Seriously, the best.

We had the best weekend away, I highly suggest going if you haven’t yet. It’s the cutest little getaway spot! To book a room visit the inn here.

Andrea Worley