Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest

A Relaxing Time In The Forest. Laze on the wraparound deck. Enjoy the wind in the pines. Walk to the Verde River for a picnic or meditation. Or a dip. Learn to love the incessantly cockadoodling rooster across the road by buying fresh eggs laid by his brood.

Very nice place for a relaxing getaway. Steps to get to main living quarters would be a challenge for some. Plenty of space inside and deck for a group of up to 8. Parking for max 2 vehicles.

We look forward to our next visit.t

This was the perfect getaway that we were looking for. Lots stuff close by to explore with little time investment. Host gave great service. Could have been cleaned a bit too dust some cob webs. But it is a cabin. I would recommend it.

We recently stayed at this cabin and had a mix of beautiful moments and frustrating challenges. The scenery and balcony views are stunning, the weather was great, and the layout worked well. Having two full bathrooms and heaters in each room was also a plus. The hosts had great communication through the booking app, which we appreciated.That said, cleanliness was a major issue. The floors and rugs were dirty, with dog hair, dirt, and crumbs throughout. We ended up washing all the rugs and scrubbing the floors ourselves on the second day. Even wiping up water showed how dirty the floors were, the paper towel came up black. The cabin was dusty, and because of the lack of cleanliness, we didn’t feel comfortable using the kitchenware.The fridge didn’t get cold until about 24 hours after we adjusted it ourselves. There’s no service before arrival, so you must screenshot the door code. The upstairs tub backed up our last morning.The cabin sits on a steep hill with limited flat space and no enclosed yard. The stairs, especially off the deck, are very steep, I fell and sprained my ankle. The downstairs bed squeaks, and overall comfort was lacking. I barely slept during our stay.Also, the neighbor to the north has an off-leash dog and declined to help due to issues with the owner.With better cleaning and some updates, this could be a great place. I wouldn’t recommend it unless these issues aren’t a concern for you.

Great hosts! Property is close to hiking trails.

We had a wonderful time! The cabin was the perfect size for my family of four. There are two living rooms, one upstairs and one downstairs which gave everyone their own space. The upstairs living is large enough for us to sit together comfortably too. There were plenty of plates, pans and utensils for cooking meals. They provided extra blankets and heaters, so we were very comfortable.The hosts are very kind and pleasant to communicate with. We hiked at Water Wheel and Tonto National Bridge during our stay; I highly recommend both. We left with some great family memories and really enjoyed our stay at this cabin.

Decent cabin. Pictures make it look more remote than it is. Be prepared for lots of steps and difficult parking. Upon arrival, take a thorough video of entire property. Just received notification that I’m being charged for damage to two items that were never used.

Decent cabin for the price. Some minor issues with stove not working and heating not working.

Cabin was very clean and everything as expected. Location was perfect!

This beautiful cabin is such a nice getaway from the hustle of the city. Tucked away in a beautiful wooded location. We had everything we needed at the cabin. The hosts were very kind and checked to see if we had everything we needed. We will be back!

Friendly neighbors, with good puppies, quiet nights!

Stairs are difficult for seniors to navigate. Tougher than we expected. Everything else was good.

The house was very nice. The host was very responsive and helpful. I would highly recommend.

Throughly enjoyed this VRBO! It was perfect for our family of 5 (2year old, 4year old and our pup). The cabin was stocked with everything we needed! Cozy and homey. Owners were very responsive and accommodating. Make sure to explore the neighborhood! It has some really awesome water spots! Really great to bring the kids too! We will absolutely be staying here again. Thank you Kim and Justin!

It was cute and cozy

Communication with owners was spot on! Location was great for peace and tranquilty. Walks through neighborhood were peaceful with elk sightings daily. Well stocked kitchen and residence ammenities. Thumbs up!

Nice comfortable cabin. Beautiful deck, comfortable beds and well stocked supplies. Fishing, hiking and swimming places close. A great place to stay and relax.

Cozy as promised

I love this part of Arizona and enjoy camping along the Mogollon Rim but the hard work associated with camping make it seems like work. This year I chose to try VRBO and glad I did. The Backwoods Cabin is so welcoming gives you a cozy cabin feeling. This cabin has all the necessities of home and making it soo easy to prepare meals and freshen up after a day of hiking, fishing, bike riding. This cabin is far enough out of city lights that my kids favorite nighttime activity was reclining in the hammock and stargazing while they ate marshmallow smores. We loved every minute of our 21 day stay that we were hesitant to return back to the 116 Valley heat. Looking forward to returning next year. Thank youD. Johnson

This place is a great place to stop and relax. Highly recommend. Owners were a pleasure to week with!!

We had the wonderful opportunity to stay in this cabin for a few days! We also brought our baby who is under 1. We were so happy to find a rocking chair which helped out a lot at night. The master bed upstairs was very comfortable. Kitchen had all the necessary tools to cook meals. The porch was so nice to sit and enjoy the trees and the birds. Overall, the cabin had all the amenities that made our stay comfortable and enjoyable! Only thing we would like to mention is that the cabin is right next to the road and the driveway is at an incline. So it was a little difficult for me to turn into the cabin and park but had my husband do it and he had no trouble.

We had some troubles getting in at the check-in time due to cleaners running behind. We didn’t get in until a 1.5 hours after check-in time. The owners were quick to resolve the issue when they were aware. They were very kind and helpful. Once we were in in, we settled easily and enjoyed our time in the cabin. There is so much to do in and around the area. It was really beautiful!

Nice stay

We had a great time here! Views are beautiful and the cabin warmed up fast! Nice scenic drive from payson to the cabin. Only thing to note is that the listing claims 3 beds and a pullout couch but there were only 2 beds and the pullout. There were 7 of us with 2 in each bed and one on the upstairs couch(not a pullout). Still, everyone slept comfortably and had a great time, so I can’t complain :)

Nice cozy cabin for our family. We even had lots of animal visitors come and say hi. We had an amazing trip. Thank you for your hospitality.

Very accommodating owners, recommend!

We had a wonderful time! Kim was great with communication. Beds were very comfortable. The only real downfall was I am a senior and the stairs where hard for me.