Heart of Payson.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tonto National Forest and 9 miles (15 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Banner Payson Medical Center and Mazatzal Casino.
Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
Rim Country Museum - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 18 min drive - 14.1 km
Payson Golf Course - 18 min drive - 14.0 km
Getting around
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 116 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Culver's - 13 min drive
Starbucks - 12 min drive
Chili's Grill & Bar - 13 min drive
Aliberdos Mexican Food - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
3 bedroom home in quiet community with hiking and fishing
Home is located in a quite community just 5 miles North of Payson. The East Verde River runs thru the community and community backs up to the Natural Forest where you can take your off road vehicles. Hiking is a great activity along with going to nearby lakes for kayaking, Return to relax in the jacuzzi and enjoy the stars. Go into Payson for bowling alley, the movie theator, golfing, antiquing. Payson is a community with frequent events including Rodeos and concerts @ Green Valley Park. We have a large choice of restaurants. Maximum stay 2 weeks
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Composting
Garden
Recycling
Unit size: 1,600 square feet
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: approval > 1, trained, No puppies,
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: There is a pack and play, Hi Chair available
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
3 bedroom home in quiet community with hiking and fishing Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brian
Mar 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!
Great place to relax. Plenty of room!!
Brian
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
matthew k.
Jan 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Payson stay
Very cozy and fun
matthew k.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janice S.
Jan 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for adults, kids and pets
Such a kid friendly and pet friendly property. Fully fenced in had my two city pups exploring the entire yard up and down! Beautiful community.
Janice S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Dec 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
Very fun for kids, beautiful hiking trails near by, plenty of space for everyone.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Regina S.
Dec 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Regina S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Oct 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and relaxing
Great place! Loved the extra snacks and drinks they had available for us, very welcoming and everything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked with plates, pots and pans etc. Beds were comfy, hot tub was relaxing, neighborhood was quiet. Enjoyed our time!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
Oct 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great way to unplug and unwind
Beautiful skies and surroundings for looking up at the stars. Super cute home with lots of amenities, very nostalgic. Great way to unwind. Responsive hosts!
Rebecca S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
RAUL B.
Sep 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
nice house but unwanted visitor
The house is well located, old but cozy, details for the children, the only thing I didn't like is that the owner came knocking abruptly using as a pretext that one of the 2 locks to enter the house marked "low battery" which I didn't have to change it at that moment, since once the battery is given the notice you have even more days to change it, I used that pretext to arrive and examine who was in the house walking around the floor below "while I was changing a battery" now I even had doubts if there were cameras inside the house too, it is very uncomfortable that you rent a house for 2 nights and one of them you have the owner arriving early for my schedules (I was going to rest not to receive unwanted visitors), out of That's why the house is very nice and I liked the location.
RAUL B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
bus blown g.
Oct 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Nice overall experience
bus blown g.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
Oct 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this cute home!
My wife and i stayed here for our anniversary. We absolutely loved the strange layout of the home, the hot tub, and the scenery. The owners were very friendly and they even left supplies for smores and other snacks and wine for us. The thoughtfulness from the owners really made this stay one of our favorites. We really didn't have any complaints aside from the small TV, but that is such a minor flaw. We were there to relax without the noise from the city, and we got exactly that. We never stay at the same VRBO more than once, but we would definitely rent from these owners again!
Rebecca S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
LeGay N.
Sep 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
My husband and I spent our anniversary here and w we loved it! We brought the dogs and they loved the totally fenced yard with lots of room to roam and explore. This house is so close to some of our favorite hiking trails and swimming holes.
The house itself was fun with a quirky layout. We could get to the play room, pool table, and hot tub either via the sprial staircase inside or the more gradual steps leading from the lower patio outside to the upper deck. We loved star gazing from the hot tub as well as the front porch swing at night.
The house is on a hill and there are several steps from the parking area to the front door. Inside we found the owners had left some nice suprizes for us such as ingredients for smores, wine (we don't drink but it was the thought that counts!), popcorn, fluffy bathrobes, etc. Everything we needed was provided so all we had to bring was our clothing and a few groceries.
The owner is so kind. One day our daughter and two grandchildren drove up from the valley to go hiking and swimming with us. The owner stopped by to let the kids pet her pigmy goats that wer we re on leashes. So fun!
LeGay N.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Jennifer D.
Jun 27, 2023
Not the best for dogs
Overall we had an ok stay. We enjoyed the location and the hot tub. Most of the house was clean enough. The East Verde nearby was nice.
The owner stopped by unannounced shortly after check in, so I wouldn’t exactly say check in was “contact free.”
We have a 37 pound mixed breed dog who was not happy. The “fenced dog run” was small and consisted of fake grass and pavers. In our first hour at the house he found a way out of the dog run. There is one area of it that is not fenced as advertised, but consists of a low brick wall next to a shrub/tree. He easily made his way into the rest of the yard which is not fully fenced and is also full of stickers and foxtails, which we were frequently picking out of his fur. We had to purchase garden fencing materials and bailing wire to temporarily enclose the yard so that we could remain at the house.
The sheets and pillow cases on one bed had what appeared to be pet fur.
I contacted the owner to let her know about the fence issues and the sheets and ask where clean sheets were. The 2nd set of sheets also had what appeared to be fur and human hair. No offer was made to rectify the fencing issue. The owner insisted sheets are washed between renters. Maybe they need a better washer.
The pool table slopes on all edges, making it great for little kids as it’s easy to shoot a ball into a pocket, not so great for skilled players.
Jennifer D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
JOHN F.
May 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
It was an amazing stay the owners were great. They even stopped by and visited for a little while.We really appreciated the house and all the amenities that were available.
JOHN F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marcie D.
Mar 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay in your home!
We had an amazing two days in your home and I am so thankful for your generosity! The boys had an amazing time in the game rooms and spent lots of time out exploring, even with all the rain! Evryrhing was perfect and we cant wait to come back!!!!
Marcie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
ALAN V.
Jan 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
Our stay went great. Would definitely stay here again.
ALAN V.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janessa S., Mesa
Jan 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house in the woods
The owners were amazing and super helpful. They messaged is several times during our stay to see if we needed anything, which I've never had with any other vacation rental I've stayed in. The only thing I'll mention is that if there's a chance it'll rain or snow, make sure to bring proper equipment, and be aware that there is a creek you have to cross, so if there's rain you will need a higher clearance vehicle to cross it. We were worried we might get stuck with our csuvs, but it ended up being just fine by the time we left. The owners also said there is another way out of the neighborhood, it's just a dirt road and very hilly. Overall it was a lovely vacation!
Janessa S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amanda W.
Nov 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
So cute!
Such a smooth rental experience and the property is so family friendly. We had a great time and there are great amenities, but it's so affordable! We are so grateful!
Amanda W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
James C.
Oct 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house tucked away from everyone
Nice house in an isolated neighborhood along the East Verde River. House had everything we needed and it was comfortable. Parking can be tight and access up the spiral stairs were the only two concerns but not deal breakers.
James C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ashley W.
Sep 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and recharged
We had a wonderful time at this property! Will be renting one of the other properties from this owner this winter! Loved the access to the forrest trails and the river running through it! Made great memories there and look forward to making more! Thanks again!
Ashley W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Estella R., Sun City AZ
Jul 27, 2022
Not what we expected
I unfortunately didn’t follow up with current reviews. The reviews when we booked were favorable, not so with the more recent reviews. The back patio was filthy from the ground to the furniture. I never found the hairdryer and toaster didn’t work. There was left over food crumbs in the toaster oven. The living room furniture was not comfortable at all. We had to move the rocking chairs so we could sit comfortably. Pretty much everything previous guest said. I didn’t even go upstairs to check as I don’t do spiral strairs. Have bad back and weak legs. We’ve stayed at better. A bit disappointing so we left a day early.
Estella R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cyndi S.
Jul 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in the woods
We had a fun weekend with the grandkids at this home in the woods. Between the pool table, hot tub, and nearby creek, we had lots to keep busy with. Then the owners brought over cornhole which added even more to the fun. The kids did not want to go home. Verla was very responsive. When we couldn't figure out the hot tub, she was there within 20 minutes to help us. Little sweet touches were a bottle of wine, a bowl with microwave popcorn, makings for s'mores, a Keurig with coffee pods, and even pancake mix and syrup! The big bed downstairs was so comfortable. I tried to peek to see what kind of mattress it was. The kitchen floor plan was a big quirky, but as an older home that had been added on to, it just added to the fun charm. Verla even connected us with a neighbor kid who invited our kids over to jump on the trampoline. Before we left the kids were already talking about the "next time we come here."
Cyndi S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl M.
Jul 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
great location
great stay
Cheryl M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
4/10 Poor
Sara O.
Jul 8, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Premier Host Why?
The house was not very clean, lots of dirt, spider webs, sticky counters, and hair in drains of both baths upon arrival. Several safety issues…front steps not uniform in size and multiple people in our party tripped, several parts of railing had no top so open metal, none of the outside solar light on front steps nor second floor deck worked, nor did the outside wired light on that deck. So basically no lights on back deck where jacuzzi was located. Then our 3 year old granddaughter found a baby bottle with congealed nipple and liquid milk or formula inside and a pacifier under the bed. Thank the good Lord she brought it to us instead of putting it in her mouth. When I checked under beds for anything else dangerous it was so dirty but luckily no other real danger. Then all the bedroom closets were locked or used for other purposes and there was no place for luggage except floor which made more tripping hazards. We had one frying pan for 5 people, plenty of saucepans and dishes, but most cupboards were empty. Kitchen layout was not convenient, refrigerator around the corner and at least 20 feet from stove so cooking was awkward. Also, had to deal with a clogged toilet that only two people had been using. We couldn’t plunge it. Thought it was a low flow until backup property manager finally had to leave and come back with a snake. He worked hard for about an hour and finally got through whatever was clogging it. Couldn’t believe the difference in how it flushed. We have stayed in this community in another VRBO before with zero issues. We loved the views, and the creek, the peacefulness, and the location. We would never stay in this home again, however, nor one by this host. They were on vacation and a bit rude when we had to contact them about toilet. We have stayed in so very many VRBO’s over the years and probably 10 in the Payton area. By far this was our least favourite and we can not understand how you could rate them a premier host.
Sara O.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
John S.
Jun 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding
Everything was fine , he met with family members at the property for a short visit before heading to wedding, everyone committed on the home like feeling of the house.
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Deanne H.
Jun 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Little slice of paradise.
We have rented from these owners before, so when they put up this listing, we jumped on it. The house has a quirky layout which adds to its character. Perfect ace to escape the heat and relax. Hot tub was great. My only concern, which we mentioned to them. Is they need better lighting outside. Ither than that, we look forward to going back