SPACIOUS RETREAT ON PRIVATE 4 ACRES WITH TREEHOUSE, SWINGS AND MORE!

Payson, Arizona
$331 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Leave the city behind for a retreat at this remodeled Payson house! With 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2,000-square-foot interior, this vacation rental easily accommodates 10 guests (6 adults and 4 children) for an unforgettable trip near the Tonto National Forest. Hike on the property's 4 acres, feast al fresco on the patio with an outdoor kitchen, and let the kids be kids in the treehouse! To top it off, the home is minutes from outdoor recreation giving the area its nickname, 'Recreation Alley!'

THE PROPERTY

Master Bedroom: King Bed | Bedroom 2 (The Elk Room): Queen Bed | Bedroom 3 (The Bear Room): Queen Bed | Bedroom 4 (The Bunk Room - no door): 2 Twin-over-Twin Bunk Beds

Pour yourself a cup of morning coffee before quietly making your way to the wraparound deck to watch the local elk graze on the property. Follow coffee with breakfast, easily prepared in the state-of-the-art kitchen fully equipped to handle all of your cooking needs! Once you're fueled, lace up your boots for a hike on the property's 4 acres of pristine land or open up to gate to discover the Tonto National Forest.

When you need a break from nature's elements, retreat inside this modern-yet-rustic home! Tongue and groove ceilings, Bruce oak hardwood floors, and large windows are just a few highlights of the interior design. Relaxation comes easy in the airy living room, featuring sumptuous leather furnishings. On chilly evenings, feel free to build a fire in the wood-burning stove.

Step your meals up a notch with an al fresco feast on the patio, complete with a gas grill and bar area! Watch the moon rise as you dine around the 8-person outdoor table, toasting your vacation in style.

Let the kids get all of their energy out playing in the treehouse and complementing swings. They're sure to doze right off in the bunk room, while you make yourself comfortable in one of the other 3 bedrooms'. In the morning, wake up with a refreshing shower in the updated bathrooms, both stocked with fresh towels, and shower essentials.

THE LOCATION

During your stay, reacquaint with family and friends all the while familiarizing yourself with the great outdoors of Arizona!

This home places you in 'The Heart of Arizona' providing easy access to hiking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing and more! One of the best swimming holes, Water Wheel Falls, is found a short distance away on the East Verde River, with the trailhead starting just 3 miles up the road. You'll truly feel the secluded at the property, with neighbors found to only one side.

Hiking is available right on the property, but for more trails and scenic views, head to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park or locate the Arizona Trail, both located less than 30 miles away. The property is also within a 10 minute drive to Water Wheel hike! The anglers of the group will find their fair share of fun at Green Valley Park. Even fish for Rainbow Trout at Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout, just 25 miles away!

Sedona, with beautiful Red Rock State Park, and Flagstaff, featuring Arizona Snowbowl, are an easy day trip from the property! Phoenix lies even closer with plenty of metropolitan luxuries, but a few of its own beautiful outdoor destinations like the Salt River.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Key Residence Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, Keurig, free WiFi, a wood-burning stove, fresh linens and towels, central air conditioning and heat, furnished patio with outdoor kitchen including gas grill and bar, furnished deck, outdoor fire pit, treehouse with swings, and 4-car driveway, and much more
- Secluded-yet-convenient Payson location with 4 acres of property near the Tonto National Forest, East Verde River/ Water Wheel Falls Hiking Trail is just 3 miles up the road, 8.4 miles outside of town, 17 miles to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, roughly 28.7 miles to the Arizona Trail, about 2 and a half hours from Arizona Snowbowl, about 2 hours from Sedona, and an hour and 45 minutes from Phoenix!
- Nearest Commercial Airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (~91.9 miles away)

Please NOTE: No TVs in this home (done intentionally to promote family bonding and memories!)

Policies:
- No smoking
- NO RVs, ATVs or RZRs
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Please note that the property sleeps a maximum of 6 adults and 4 children. The two set of bunk beds are not adequate for guests over 100 pounds
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Stereo
  • LIVING SPACES

    Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Mary E.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    Maria was really nice, everything was great , we had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay at the Cabin.

  • Scott L.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    absolutely wonderful property. Very clean, modern, huge yard with a tree playhouse for the kids. we had a wonderful time. Reasonably priced as well.

  • Shimmy

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    Great place to get away from the city and to spend time with family and friends.

  • Steve H.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Great for family gatherings.

  • Tara B.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    We loved our stay at Maria’s retreat! Super private and a wonderful escape! Our kids all loved the outdoor play areas and spent almost all day out there! The second evening we decided to sit outside for dinner as the sun was going down and got to see a herd of elk about 50 yards away, so we went out the next evening and got to see them again! What an amazing experience and one of a kind! Thank you for having us!

  • Sandra B.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 8, 2025

    It was nice. I would of liked it more if the master bedroom was on the lower floor.

  • Garrett M.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    Far enough to feel away from home, close enough to run for eggs if you need them. Great host and location.

  • Clarissa S.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    We had such an amazing stay at the cabin. We had five adults and two kids, and there was more than enough space! The cabin is fully stocked with every detail you could think of. This will definitely be a place we return to year after year.

  • Deb T.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2024

    Family got together for Christmas and had a fabulous time. Plenty of room for kids to play outside

  • Rylee F.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    Words cant describe how wonderful our stay was! We enjoyed every second. The house is beautiful and the property is a blast to be on!!! Highly recommend

  • Christopher G.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    We had an amazing stay at this house! Fit our two family's perfect! 4 adults and 5 kids! Loved all the exploring the kids did on the property!

  • Alan H.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    The drive from town to the property is gorgeous. It takes you down a winding hilly paved road with beautiful scenery. We saw many elk at dusk on this road! The house had everything we needed. There was a slight mix up with the house not being cleaned between last guest and us, but the owner of the property got back to us within 12 hours and sent the cleaners over. She also sent us a sweet surprise for the inconvenience, as well as some compensation through VRBO. There was plenty of linen and towels in the closets/bedroom storage places as well as toiletries in each bathroom. We couldn't figure out how to get the grill started, but did get the fire pit running. Our kids loved the swing set and treehouse on the property.

  • Kathryn C.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Just what we were hoping for. We roasted marshmallows and watched the kids play in the swings and tree forts. Great property to hear the elk and enjoy nature.

  • Julia T.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    From the treehouse and swings to the comfy outdoor dining and sunshade on the deck, this property is perfect for hanging outdoors with family and friends!

  • Karen L.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay here. The cabin was well stocked with kitchen essentials and bathroom necessities. The kids loved having the treehouse and swings to play on and the adults like being able to sit outside under the awning to relax and watch them. My only complaint would be to suggest adding curtains on the bedroom windows that can be closed. As soon as the sun came up the light illuminated through the fabric blinds & lit up the whole room which made sleeping in hard. We’ll definitely keep this cabin on our rotation list.

  • Garrett M.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Great property for little kids - the treehouse was a hit, and the place was clean and well stocked. Very quiet property just outside of town. Will be staying here again.

  • Alex B.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    This cabin is great for families, and this was our second stay. The only issue we had was with the wifi, which didn't work even after resetting the router. Fortunately, our phone hotspots kept the kids entertained on their tablets, so it wasn't a major problem for us. Maria is very responsive and a pleasure to rent from. The home is well-stocked and nicely appointed. One thing to keep in mind is that the upstairs gets very warm in the summer. We visited over Memorial Day weekend, and it was quite uncomfortable at night without opening the windows. However, when the windows were open, the blinds would flap around in the wind. Despite these minor inconveniences, we would stay at this cabin again.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$331+
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