Reviews
Press & Media
Arizona Highways Magazine
November 2014
November 2014 Issue featured a full two page article: '..After being vacant for nearly 60 years, ……A Phoenix contractor set out to do what no one said could be done..'
"What a great job you have done with the house! You did a fantastic job doing something that I thought couldn't be done! It's great to see 'The John Riordan House' live on. Thanks."
— Neil Riordan, son of John Riordan
Guest Reviews
This house is stunning! Highly recommend. Additionally, Glenn was very helpful in making sure the place is easy to find.
Such a cool Airbnb! We love the town of Jerome and this beautiful home is the perfect place to stay! Feels like you're living back in time and the view is spectacular!
This was one of the best experiences. The house was incredible. It was like staying in a museum. We had a ball sitting out on porch, playing games, watching the sunset, listening to music, & enjoying each other. The town was absolutely adorable & so much fun with all the ghost stories & local artisans.
An amazing stay in a historical home. It's got one of the best views in town! Great outdoor space, and charming old world feel inside. It is a climb if you are going to walk to and from the property, but we knew this and don't mind a few steps. Tons of history and this home and the details that went into it are clearly a labor of love from the owner. My kids can't wait to come back.
Was a really beautiful house with lots of history and an amazing view.
Great spot if you appreciate history and authenticity. The houses restoration and documentation is all around the house and it's very cool to walk around and read on the houses history. Location is great, very private but so close to all the shopping and restaurants.
We've stayed here repeatedly through the years. We love that it's easy to check in, the 11am check out is perfect for us. The views are incredible, and it's so peaceful. The house is charming and homey... It feels like it's our families vacation home at this point. We enjoy walking to town for a little shopping and delicious food then coming back, sitting on the porch and gazing at the stars or sitting around the kitchen table and playing games. The imperfections with the historic home are oddly comforting and this place has become very dear to us. We hope to be able to enjoy family vacations here for years to come.
The house is beautiful. The views are breathtaking. The swing, fire pit, porches… amazing!
Glenn was great and was very proactive in giving instructions. He checked in to make sure we had no problems getting there and getting in. Love how the Riordan House is decorated in the period it was built and love all the pictures and descriptions in the house. Thanks Glenn, it was great!
Host was awesome, responsive and willing to help. The stay had lots to do and every one we met was friendly and helpful. Would def stay at property again.
Loved this historical home. The vision, care and detail is wonderful. Our stay was short but I would love to return and explore the town's history. Thank you for giving us a chance to experience the past.
This house was one of the best airbnb rentals I have ever stayed in. The location with the view was absolutely beautiful. The house itself was historic and was restored with lots of attention to detail, it was very cool to stay in! The town below the house was easy to walk to and had an excellent selection of great restaurants, shops, and local bars! The people were very friendly! The host, Glenn, communicated very well and always responded quickly to messages. I will recommend this house and location to anyone who is looking for a great vacation or getaway spot to go to!
We loved staying here. The history of the house and Glenn's dedication to rebuilt it as close as he could to the original (with a few modern conveniences) is quite fascinating.
Homes like this is why we love Jerome! Hidden, eclectic and quiet. To consider this home a labor of love is an understatement, considering it was in shambles and Glenn brought it back to its glory! Location, although tricky to find, was easily found with his perfect directions. Home was very clean and had everything we needed. Outdoors area was clean had more than enough room to relax. Definitely will stay again and recommend!
Absolutely incredible house! Glenn was an awesome host and house is amazing. Thanks Glenn!
A great find, like staying in a museum of Jerome.
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What People Are Saying
"The John Riordan House restoration was very impressive for many reasons. The structural knowledge to dig out 60 years of 12′ mud in and around the house while removing the entire floor, and yet still keeping the house intact on stilts, is mind boggling. The saving and restoration of matching materials, of period-specific details, make it historically, authentically accurate. The furnishings and decorating complete it by making one feel [as though] they just stepped back 116 years in time. This house is a tribute to the original restoration builders who keep the architectural and historical integrity of Jerome alive for all of us to enjoy. After living in Jerome for over 33 years and being involved in the construction of many restoration projects, never have I seen a building that was so far destroyed by a mudslide saved and so accurately reconstructed."
"The recently renovated John Riordan House, an 1898 home built for the mining executives, is the star of the 49th Annual Jerome Home Tour"
"The John Riordan House was such a wonderful place to stay in. The smallest details were so interesting: like the typewrite, and the calligraphy pens, along with the wood burning stove. The view from the deck was so amazing and the tree swing overlooking the town of Jerome, as well as, the Verde Valley was another big reason why I loved the house so much. I loved it so much that I wrote a speech, along with a Power Point presentation on the house to my 6th grade class! I can't believe how good the house looked even after a monster mudslide. It was so fascinating to be able to stay in a house with so much history. I wouldn't have changed a thing. FANTASTIC JOB."
"One confirmed gem (of the Home Tour) is The John Riordan House, high up on Magnolia on Company Hill."
"My dream home, an unrequited love affair."
"The longest running home tour in Arizona boasts never before seen. Historic and Significant homes in this Guided tour through the mile high town's back streets. The John Riordan House"
"We support the revitalization of historic homes in Jerome. The John Riordan house on Society Hill is a fine example of the authentic reconstruction and historic detail that helps reserve our town's unique heritage."
"Radio – Rosie On The House, KTAR Phoenix. May 17, 2014 – 'Listen to the May 17, 2014 home improvement radio show for Rosie … Visit The John Riordan House in Jerome, an Arizona Staycation Partner.'"
"The John Riordan House has been brought back to a new level of charm and perfection, right down to the period furniture, kitchen and delightful outdoor spaces."
"The John Riordan Home is a testament to persistent creativity or insanity and it would be hard to decide which. After 59 years the remains of the home was purchased and lovingly restored to the beautiful vacation rental home that it is today."
"The John Riordan House, high up on Magnolia on Company Hill has never been on (the Jerome Home) tour. The Riordan Home has been totally renovated by a Phoenix contractor … The home was buried in dirt for decades after a culvert ruptured behind the home and delivered tons of dirt into the back rooms."
"I have visited the John Riordan house on 4 different occasions, and each one was a wonderful experience. There are so many things to do in Jerome, and the John Riordan house is the perfect place to return to after a day of shopping, experiencing Jerome nightlife, or just hiking around and enjoying the view. The house is warm, inviting, and beautifully decorated down to the last historical detail. I was concerned that there wouldn't be enough for my two boys to do, but they played endlessly with the typewriter, photo viewer, binoculars, record player and tree swing. They keep asking when we are going back! I have spent hours on the patio watching the sunrise, the sunset, and everything in between. The view is absolutely spectacular! We can't wait to return!"
"I recently had the good fortune of staying at the John Riordan House. This home offers the best view in Jerome. Location was perfect. We walked to wine tastings. The home is filled with historic details that have been painstakingly restored. This is a unique place to say the least. The patio view is something you really need to experience to fully appreciate. A slice of heaven!"