Payson, Arizona
~ HORSE LOVER'S PARADISE ~
The ultimate Arizona mountain horse lovers experience awaits you in the quiet, cool pines of Payson, Arizona. DIAMOND SPIRIT RANCH STUDIO GUEST HOUSE is a 90 minute drive from the East Valley which includes Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Phoenix and more. Bring your horses! There are 2 stalls, a lighted riding arena, paddocks, tack room and more... everything you and your horses need to experience a comfortable escape to the mountains.
Our property is a one minute walk to a 30 acre professional riding facility with events, arenas, instruction and clinics. Adjacent to the property is the Tonto National Forest with spectacular trails to ride and remarkable scenery to enjoy while you ride. Access is for horses, hikers and bikers; motorized vehicles are not permitted.
~ COMFORTABLE and CLASSY ~
The ground level studio guesthouse is a separate domicile across from the main house and features one large room with 2 queen beds, a smart TV for streaming and a well stocked kitchen with microwave, Keurig and drip coffee makers, sink and below counter fridge/freezer. Adjacent to the bedroom/kitchen is a private bath with a shower and towels. Soap and a hair dryer are supplied. Extended range high speed Internet is provided. Highchairs and Pack 'N Plays are available to rent.
Our cozy and comfortable studio guesthouse adjoins the barn which has two 12 X 15 ft stalls. Both stalls are matted and have a fan plus a gate to the turn out area. Additional amenities include a grooming area, wash rack with mats, a private, well appointed, climate-controlled tack room and two large turn out areas. Barn, tack room and grounds are well lit for optimal safety and to facilitate horse care. A 16' x 24' covered shelter for your horse(s) has been added to the lower turnout. Exciting NEW PHOTOS of upgrades coming soon!
Outside of the studio guesthouse is a covered, built-in kitchen with gas grills, fridge, sink with running cold water and newly added TV. The outdoor kitchen is surrounded by a large gathering area with a dining table and other comfortable seating choices. A wood burning fire pit will warm you when the evenings are cool (and no fire restrictions are in place). Unwind after a day of activity in our soothing hot tub. Adult neighbors occasionally use the gathering area for small group get-togethers and informative meetings that are quiet and friendly. Guests are welcome to join the fun!
There is ample parking for vehicles and horse trailers at the guest house. There is also parking for an RV with hook-ups for water and septic pump out plus 2 electric connections. RV parking at $45/night includes water, septic and electricity.
This is a ranch in a rural location. Common sounds you may hear are tractors or other farm equipment, neighborhood dogs, chickens, horses, elk bugling, coyotes howling and a host of other noises associated with nature and life on a mountain ranch.
~ HORSE CARE ~
Horse care is self care or for a modest fee we will clean stalls and feed what horse's owner provides. Water tanks, ground hay bins and hanging grain feeders are supplied and sanitized between each guest horse. Stalls are packed decomposed granite with mats.
-RV hook up is $45/night includes electric, water and septic.
~ HORSES NOT REQUIRED: OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS' PARADISE ~
The appeal of our studio guesthouse is not limited to equestrians. Setting is lovely for nature lovers who enjoy hiking, biking and wildlife viewing or just a retreat to the mountains to restore their inner peace. Trails of all levels connect directly to our property. Binoculars and cameras are a must! It is not an appropriate rental for anyone interested in hunting.
Payson is a 15 minute drive from our home and offers lakes for fishing, wildlife viewing to include water fowl and elk, golf, shopping and quaint dining experiences. Mogollon Rim is approximately 30 miles from Payson and offers breathtaking scenery as well as horseback and hiking/biking trails, lakes for boating and fishing, and back country skiing during the winter months.
~ RESERVATION NOTES ~
The minimum age to rent is 28 years.
The names of all guests staying overnight at the property must be included on the Rental Agreement's guest list.
Standard occupancy is 2 guests. If you have more than 2, you must get permission from the home owner to have additional guests. There may be an additional fee per guest.
Violation of any house rule may result in termination of the rental contract, eviction and Guest will forfeit all monies paid, including rent, cleaning and deposits.
AZ Vacation Home Rentals reserves the right to require a refundable security deposit.
All TVs are smart TVs and not cable or satellite serviced.
To reach our studio guesthouse you will need to cross a creek which is usually shallow but during or after rain storms requires extreme caution and especially for those traveling in a car.
We are subject to fire/burn and noise restrictions, and occasionally deal with severe weather issues.
For your convenience, the owner resides in the main house. She has over 40 years experience with horse care and will gladly answer your horse-related questions. BEFORE booking your unique mountain experience, we highly recommend you contact the owner directly to review all amenities and details.
We do not have horses for hire. If you are interested in riding lessons please contact Pam at (206) 920-9840. She is the Assistant Trainer at the ranch, Patterson Training, across the road.
Loved the area it was located in. So many stars, like the old days, and so quiet. Comfortable beds but I would bring my own pillow next time. Loved our hosts and all their animals. Nice area to walk and hike. Will be back.
It is beautiful, clean and has a great atmosphere. The outdoor kitchen area is a special treat. The hosts are very helpful and kind.
Great quiet and beautifully maintained property. Walking access to Tonto for hiking and a good home base for local sights and hikes. Two hour easy drive to Petrified Forest. Outdoor kitchen was perfect. We brought our own food to grill. Our hosts were very accommodating regarding towels etc. Great value for money. Would definitely use this property in the future.
We took a weekend to explore an area of Payson we hadn’t been to. We found a gem at the bottom of Star Valley. The guesthouse has a private area for your horses and directly across the street is a riding facility with lessons for the kids. It is a studio guesthouse without stove/oven but they have a grill and flattop in their courtyard outdoor kitchen which is a beautiful area to relax in. There is a small stream on location which was great to splash in with the kids as well. 10 min to Payson from the ranch.
The hosts thought of everything! I often bemoan the lack of hooks at vacation properties, it’s so annoying to not have convenient places for jackets, backpacks, purses, etc. There are so many conveniences, and as interior designers, my friend and I were extremely pleased at the winsome and tasteful decor. Everything was comfortable and immaculate, Tristan and Paul are excellent hosts. I also enjoyed the beautiful horses on the property; Star Valley is a lovely setting.
Good place
The studio was perfect for our little weekend getaway. The inside is beautiful and has a cute country cowboy theme. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything necessary including a crockpot had we stayed longer. The place was warm and cozy on the cold winter days and the area around is quiet. The owners were super friendly and accommodating to all our needs and gave us great recommendations. We will be back if we need to stay in payson again.
My stay at this amazing ranch was so memorable. I only wish I stayed longer. The nature around the ranch is truly magical. I enjoyed everything about this place - from the very kind and friendly host to the pine wood fragrance inside the cabin, to the comfortable bed, to the well stocked kitchen. This place is definitely a jewel and I will come back, as I love to visit this beautiful place of the Earth.
Very nice accommodations, very clean in an idyllic setting. I absolutely recommend.
Loved our stay! Our room was absolutely spotless. Loved the outdoor kitchen. We would definitely stay there again.