Hike & Relax Fireside: Dog-Friendly Gem in Payson!

Payson, Arizona
$268 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

Gear up to explore diverse wildlife amid pine forests when you stay at this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental. Here, you can break from the desert terrain to breathe in the fresh mountain air and explore Green Valley Park in downtown Payson along with surrounding trails like Water Wheel Falls and Tonto Natural Bridge. Featuring a sizable fenced-in yard and outdoor deck, this home allows guests to enjoy summer evenings cooking out on the grill and plenty of space for kids and pets to play!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Fenced-In Yard | Gas Grill | Fireplace | ATV Trails | 1,850 Sq Ft

For adventure enthusiasts seeking their next hike, bike, fish, or climb, look no further than this Payson cabin providing all the essentials and nestled among the Tonto National Forest!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 3: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle | Living Room: 2 Full-Size Sleeper Sofas

OUTDOOR LIVING: ATV trails around property, large private yard, spacious deck, outdoor dining area, grill
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, en-suite bath, dining table, DVD player, fireplace, books
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, complimentary coffee & tea, drip coffee maker, toaster oven
GENERAL: Free WiFi, Alexa, washer & dryer, iron & board, towels & linens, complimentary toiletries, evaporative cooler, central heat, hair dryer, ceiling fans, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: Ring doorbell security camera (facing out), pet fee (1 dog allowed, paid pre-trip), stairs to access 2 bedrooms & full bathroom
PARKING: Driveway (2 light vehicles), street parking available (heavy trucks/vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

DOWNTOWN PAYSON (~15 miles): Green Valley Park, Rim Country Museum and Zane Grey, Payson Farmers Market, Deming Pioneer Park, Candle Factory,
GET OUTDOORS: Horton Creek Trailhead (4.0 miles), Cypress Trail (18.1 miles), Green Valley Park (18.1 miles), Woods Canyon Lake (20.9 miles), East Verde Park (21.4 miles), Water Wheel Falls Hiking Trails (24.6 miles), Tonto Natural Bridge State Park (26.6 miles), Pine Trailhead (29.3 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Tonto National Forest (surrounding), Shoofly Indian Ruins (20.1 miles), Mogollon Rim Visitor Center (20.5 miles), Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest (42.2 miles)
LOCAL EATS: Double D’s (0.5 miles), Landmark at The Creek (8.2 miles), Christopher Creek Lodge (8.3 miles), Creekside Steakhouse and Tavern (8.5 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Pine (30.0 miles), Strawberry (33.1 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Montezuma Castle National Monument (77.6 miles), Out of Africa Wildlife Park (78.3 miles)
AIRPORTS: Payson Airport (18.6 miles), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (101 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 1 max)
- No smoking
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires interior stairs to access 2 second-floor bedrooms and the bathroom which may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Pets are only allowed on the first floor of the home
- NOTE: This property does not have air conditioning. There is an evaporative cooler used to cool the home
- NOTE: Due to the forested surroundings, spiders may be present in the home
- NOTE: Your safety matters. There is a Ring doorbell security camera, located next to the front door facing out. It does not look into any interior spaces
- NOTE: By booking this property, you agree to comply with the City of Payson Ordinance Chapter 116.10. Pursuant to this Article, this property requires a sex offender background check and you agree to provide any additional information that may be required to confirm your eligibility to make this booking

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 19913 Sq Ft (1850 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster Oven
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Street Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Free Toiletries Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Power Boating Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Smart Speaker TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Robert

    Submitted Sep 17, 2021

    Stayed Aug 24, 2021

    Indoors were beautiful, spotlessly clean, nicely appointed. Appreciated the Keurig coffeemaker and pods. The beds were terribly hard; that could be improved. Upstairs was too warm. The rest of the house was lovely temp with the fans going. Outdoors need a lot of tidying up, both front and back. We immensely enjoyed the back deck but had to sweep and wipe down the table first. Overall we loved our stay there. It was quiet, comfortable and restful. We will return!

  • Daisy C.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    Did not receive the code to get in the cabin as stated in the email until I called the host directly. Also, had some broken furniture and detached hanging hooks from the wall. And lastly, the heating system did not reach the second floor nor was an extra heater in there to help with the coldness in the room at night time.

  • Tom F.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Fantastic location in the forest, great getaway from Phoenix!

  • Viputheshwar S.

    Submitted Apr 10, 2024

    Stayed Mar 19, 2024

    This cabin was the perfect stay north of Payson for my family and dog. Between the heater, fireplace (pellet stove), and space heaters in the rooms, you'll be warm and there are plenty of beds. One hidden gem about this place: the backyard has a fairly tall fence (to keep your dog in) with a small gate to a massive open wooded area. The owner of the place was nice enough to call in the morning with some tips. The cabin is conveniently located just 15 mins away from snow and lakes near Greater Tonto Rim and ~20min from food in Payson. WiFi was strong enough to get work done. The only (minor) drawback I could think of is that the property mgmt co charges a pet fee that's not listed on VRBO, but otherwise a perfect stay! Will def be coming back next time we're in Payson :)

  • Richard B.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2024

    Stayed Feb 14, 2024

    heater fan motor bearing going bad. very loud while heating. unable to sleep with it on. found mold in cabinet base bottom the dryer was out of order just a few things but being able to have peace and quiet in the house was only obtainable. if we did not run the heater and it being winter time it was pretty cold without it property manager was available and did explain why the dryer was recently broken. said the heater was just serviced but definitely fan motor needed to be replaced otherwise the cabin was nice. area was quiet for the most part as well

  • Alan G.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2023

    Stayed Dec 8, 2023

    Cabin was great in every way possible!

  • Douglas A.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2023

    Stayed Jun 28, 2023

    This property was EXACTLY what we were looking for. We were looking for a property near the Mogollon Rim that had easy access to the forest. The cabin was clean with plenty of room for our group. The kitchen was well stocked with all of the pots, pans, and utensils we needed. The owner called before we checked in to make sure we had all of the information we needed. The kids in our group really enjoyed running around in the forest and playing the board games that were available in the cabin. The last day it looks like the new cell phone tower went on line as we suddenly had 5-bars of service! We plan to come back again!!

  • Ruben R.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2022

    Stayed Dec 24, 2022

    We really enjoyed staying at this property. Very cozy cabin; beautiful scenery. Relaxing place.

  • James K.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2022

    Stayed Dec 1, 2022

    Property was exactly as described. Beautiful home with great owners that went above and beyond to make sure our stay was memorable. Will definitely be booking here again!

  • Gabrielle M.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2022

    Stayed Jun 3, 2022

    The owner of the property was rude on the phone, the wifi info provided was incorrect, no cell service, the POC never answered her phone, the property was overgrown with weeds, both patios were covered in dirt, spider webs and bird poop, the upstairs has no AC vents for air flow and the check out list basically made it so they didn't have to do anything besides the laundry while we paid an additional days worth for the cleaning fee. Will not stay again.

  • Lizbet G.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2022

    Stayed Mar 18, 2022

    It was beautiful, my family and I had an amazing time! Located in a calm quite area and great amenities, it was really comfortable and the pellet stove warmed up the place really quickly. It was really clean upon entering and everything was organized and ready for us to use and really enjoy our stay, would recommend!

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$268+
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