Grand Canyon

“We were attracted to the specific building [because] it had great bones for the making of a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel,” says Mike Weiss, co-founder and co-CEO of Trailborn and Castle Peak Holdings. “We worked with Lake Flato to fully reimagine the property and bring our vision to life by restoring elements such as the monument sign, Camp Hall — our event space — and Miss Kitty’s restaurant, while also decorating the spaces with curated art, vintage finds and playful décor.”

“There was lots of internal excitement about making sure it was done properly, but also celebrating the fact that we’re making an exciting new structure here,” says Samuel Langner, the community relations manager for Xanterra Travel Collection, which operates the South Rim’s hotels.

The B&B uses the cabins as six guest rooms, each with a different theme. The Cataract Creek Room is all about fishing and is accented with blue decor, while the Antlers Room pays homage to the large hunting community in Williams.

Having worked in the corporate world in Denver, the Santys wanted something new. The Sheridan House fit the bill. “It just seemed a perfect fit to run a B&B and help people’s vacation dreams come true,” Debbie says. 

The inn offers eight room options. All of them have private bathrooms and are comfortably furnished with upscale amenities for two people. And several have porches or balconies that guests can use to enjoy the scenic and peaceful surroundings. “People need to escape from reality and reconnect,” Debbie says. “That’s what this place is all about.” 

“The way we describe [glamping] is to think of all the comfortable elements you have at an upscale hotel, but within a 100-plus-acre location where you’re staying in a safari-inspired tent with high-quality linens and an en suite bathroom,” says Matt Gaghen, the CEO of Under Canvas.

The concept takes a love of the outdoors and makes it more accessible. Tents vary in size and amenities, but each comes with furniture, a wood-burning stove and housekeeping services.