Stay at Backland Luxury Nature Resort, Williams

The resort has 8 climate-controlled tent suites with king-sized beds, en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, and panoramic windows. Skylights above the beds open to the night sky, and some tents include private hot tubs. Family suites add bunk beds and a sleeper sofa, along with mountain and lake views.

The on-site glass-walled restaurant serves American cuisine for dinner, with menu items such as elote fritters, bison burgers, and grilled trout. The complimentary continental breakfast includes crepes, fruit, cereal, and eggs. Guests can order boxed lunches with sandwiches and wraps for day trips, and the bar offers wine and champagne.

The private beach area on the lake provides kayaks, life jackets, and fishing rods, and hiking trails cross the property. The spa tent is on site, and massage services include couples massage, full body massage, foot massage, and head massage; spa/wellness packages are available. Evening entertainment includes the outdoor fireplace, fire pits with complimentary s'mores kits, and a telescope for stargazing, and lawn games such as volleyball, tetherball, and horseshoes are on the grounds.

Backland sits on 160 acres in the ponderosa pine forest of Williams, Arizona, 48 km from Oars Grand Canyon Dories and 60 km from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. The Grand Canyon South Rim is about one hour away; Bearizona, Williams Route 66, and the Grand Canyon Railway are closer. Sycamore Canyon is 35 minutes from the resort, and Keyhole Sink holds petroglyphs from the Cohonina people, who lived in the area from AD 700 to AD 1100.

Safety deposit boxes, concierge service, express check-in/check-out, daily housekeeping, and 24-hour security are available; meeting/banquet facilities are on site. An electric vehicle charging station, free on-site private parking, and bicycle parking serve guests arriving by car. Families have access to board games, kids' outdoor play equipment, a sandy play area with beach toys, and kids' meals; pets are welcome and supplied with a pet basket and pet bowls.

Location: 160-acre ponderosa pine property with a lake

Accommodations: 8 climate-controlled tent suites with skylights; some have private hot tubs

Dining: Glass-walled restaurant, complimentary continental breakfast, boxed lunches

Wellness: Spa tent, couples massage, foot massage, and head massage

Activities: Kayaks, fishing rods, telescope stargazing, and nightly campfire s'mores

Family & Pets: Kids' outdoor play equipment, sandy play area, pet basket and pet bowls