Sedona resident Ann Kelly reflects on how the growth of short-term rentals has hollowed out her neighborhood, replacing long-term neighbors and community traditions with a revolving door of visitors. She argues that homes once filled with families are now effectively unmanaged vacation properties, bringing noise, infrastructure strain and safety concerns, while pushing residents out through rising costs. Kelly warns that if the trend continues, Sedona risks becoming a beautiful but soulless destination with no lasting community.
Source: https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2026/01/23/neighborhoods-disappear-one-short-term-rental-at-a-time/
