Cozy Cabin at Water Wheel Falls on the East Verde River - Comfy & Clean!

Payson, Arizona
$226 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This perfect Cabin in the Woods is located in a hidden away, and remote community, of both full-time residents and vacation homes situated along the East Verde River at the base of the Mogollon Rim and approximately a mile away from one of the best hiking areas in the region...Water Wheel Falls (see pics)! Yet it is only 8 miles from downtown Payson. This Cabin is situated in a prime location and is a spectacular gem!

The Nut House, as we affectionately like to call our A-frame Cabin(no nut trees on the property), is an extremely well-appointed property and includes 3 comfy bedrooms (sleeps 6...with up to 5 adults MAXIMUM), 1 spacious full bath with 2 sinks, and a great room layout with vaulted ceilings. Please Note: The maximum occupancy is 6 persons. Please do not invite additional family/friends to stay or visit with you, even for a daytime visit, due to the septic tank's leach/drain field dispersion limitations.

It is not your typical neglected, dank and musty cabin, for It has been freshly painted and is adorned with wood flooring downstairs and new carpet upstairs. It's easy to navigate kitchen comes well stocked with stainless steel appliances including a full-size oven, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Also well equipped with a Keurig coffee maker (bring your preferred K-cups), a standard drip coffee maker as well and every conceivable utensil and small appliance you would ever need. In addition, there is a stacked washer/dryer and a completely fenced and secure yard with outdoor only security monitoring.

It is a fully Eco-friendly, LED lighted green home and is well maintained. Why would you want to camp or Glamp when you can stay at The Nut House and rest and relax. We even have a 4' diameter pave stone fire pit for burning real wood and roasting marshmallows (when the Tonto National Forest Payson Ranger District's fire restrictions are not in place! BYOW...Bring Your Own Wood).

The Cabin is within quick walking distance to the continuously flowing East Verde River (see map in photo gallery) and snuggled in the Tonto National Forest. As we mentioned above, the Cabin is conveniently located only a mile away from the best hiking spot in the Tonto National Forest...Water Wheel Falls (Tonto Day Pass required), and it is also fairly close to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park as well as the quaint towns of Pine and Strawberry. In addition, Payson is also the Home of the Worlds Oldest Continuous Rodeo which takes place in the second half of August each year. The Rodeo/Fair Grounds are just 10 miles from the cabin. All roads are paved into and around the property and we have a large secure and gated driveway which can accommodate most any vehicle and trailer combination.

At the top of the Rim (off Hwy 260 East) is Woods Canyon Lake (about a 45-minute drive from the cabin) where you can rent kayak's, canoes and fishing boats, and it's about 7-10 degrees cooler as well.

An additional fantastic scenic hike is at The Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and it is only a 25-minute drive toward Pine, AZ.

That being said, it is only a short to medium drive to lots of additional hiking and off-road trails in the Tonto, Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino National Forests. Please check with the Tonto N. F., Payson Ranger District (928) 474-7900; the Apache-Sitgreaves N. F., Black Mesa Ranger District (928) 535-7300 or the Coconino N. F., Flagstaff Ranger District (928) 526-0866 for current conditions or restrictions.

Why camp in the woods, fighting off insects and bears when you can be relaxing and sleeping comfortably and yet still be out in the woods. Grab your hiking boots and backpack, snowshoes and play toys and come on up to the fresh air and beautiful surroundings that only our Arizona Rim Country can provide.

The Nut House is less than 2 hours (97 miles) from downtown Phoenix, and a beautiful drive as well so why wait, plan your next high altitude getaway today!

PLEASE NOTE: Beaver Valley Estates is a community that respects each neighbor and cherishes the solitude that living away from the city provides. Therefore, we request that you also respect the community during your stay by following simple commonsense rules such as:

• Following the current fire restrictions posted by the Tonto National Forest. Ex. Stage 2 or 3 fire restrictions prohibit any live campfires, even in an enclosed fire pit. A sign is posted at the first intersection within Beaver Valley Estates when a restriction is in place.

• Keeping outdoor noise and talking to a whisper after 10pm, (even around the campfire...if forest regulations permit it's use). Ex. Party's will not be tolerated, and the Sheriff will be called.

• Keeping the porch lights off after 10pm (unless the motion sensor is activated)

• Parking only in the cabin driveway within the gate (limited to two vehicles + 1 ATV/SxS trailer). No street parking is allowed.

• Not inviting additional guests beyond that which is stated in your reservation. The booking limitation is 6 total guests, (with a maximum of 5 adults). This is also a condition of the cabin rental, and additional guests will not be tolerated. This limit includes daytime guests.

If you cannot abide by these community friendly rules, then we ask that you look elsewhere for an accommodation as these rules will be closely monitored by our neighbors and violations will be quickly reported.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1077 Sq Ft (100 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Casino Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Tennis On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Hulu Netflix Streaming Services Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: Outside Only If No Active Fire Ban...be Courteous! Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Kelsey S.

    Submitted May 25, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    It was nice. TV in one bedroom did not work. But overall nice.

  • Adrienne G.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2026

    Stayed Mar 26, 2026

    We had so much fun and would definitely stay there again!

  • Rosa G.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    Cute cozy cabin. Had a great time with family.

  • MONICA D.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Perfect kiddo/family friendly spot. The community and cabin comfort made our 4 day vacation ideal for a relaxing getaway. If humbled blessings is your thing, than is a great spot.

  • Gail N.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Nice little neighborhood with some views. Cool trees and a creek/river nearby. Close enough to town and yet removed from it. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. The bed in the loft was very comfortable (unlike some vrbos) so I really appreciated that. Nice place ! The pics are from a walk I did around the neighborhood.

  • Jennifer F.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    The cabin was clean and in good condition. We had a fun time staying there and didn't run into any problems. The hosts had all the check-in and check-out instructions lined out in an email and in a binder at the cabin. Super easy process. We would stay again.

  • Deidre G.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 6, 2025

    Beautiful area, there were pigs, cows, elk, and lots of birds. The property is very clean, inside and out. It is sort of stocked, some essentials were missing that we were told would be there, like soap and shampoo, but there were extras as well that we weren't expecting. The upstairs got very hot and I didn't see an AC unit up there. We stayed in mid-May. It's not very central to anywhere, but is within easy driving distance of Payson and Pine and the Mogollon Rim. It is very close to other houses, but the neighborhood is very small, and there is a small creek (East Verde River). Overall, very enjoyable for us as we wanted the natural atmosphere and there were no kids.

  • Chris K.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 20, 2025

    I needed a quiet place to stay for a few days and this was great. The right distance from town with a scenic drive in.

  • Karina W.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    Our family enjoyed our stay at this cozy cabin, the neighborhood was quiet and delightful. Location is beautiful and close proximity to many activities, we enjoyed our time at the Lake, hiking Tonto National Bridge, and of course playing in the snow.

  • D

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Jan 2, 2025

    We enjoyed the stay. The place was wonderful! Thank you!

  • Tracey B.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Cute A frame cabin. Picture is true. Houses are close together though. We woke up to free roam cows outside our kitchen window. Kids loved it even though they werent the wild animals they wanted to see. We did see several cute fat squirrels at the property & elk in the town of Pine. Lovely little community. Very quite. We came to get out of the heat of the city, but of course the weather was unpredicable & we got a cold front. I do wish the circut breaker fuses were heavier as we had to flip it a few times due to the use of space heaters that were available (thank goodness they had one for every room). Granted it was a little over ran with greenery, but summer is just ending and Im sure its hard to keep up. Love that they had most everything you would need. More wash cloths would of been nice but we made do with 2. I didnt remember reading that the master bedroom is upstairs. It was not easy to get up there as the stairs are steep and tiny & my husband kept hitting his head on the ceiling due to the A frame. Thank goodness they have a full bed downstairs i could stay in as I had a hard time up the stairs.. We still did truely enjoy our stay. Thank you for sharing with us.

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