The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03

Star Valley, Arizona
$348 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to The Happy Place. Over the past 13 years our family has created many memories and truly is our happy place. Over an acre to enjoy with creek running through the backyard. Large fenced area for the pups to run.


The space

We are proud to offer our newly renovated home to guest to create the same memories and experiences as our family! The Happy Place is a 3 bed/2bath home that has been completely renovated with comfort and function in mind.

The primary bedroom is spacious with a large walk-in closet & king size bed. The primary bathroom features heated floors, beautiful designed walk-in shower with niche lighting and a large free standing soaking tub.

There are two additional bedrooms. The western room & moose room each feature queen size beds, closet and Roku TV’s.

The main family room is perfect for lounging, watching movies, or catching up on your favorite Netflix series. The secondary TV room is a multi-purpose flex space. Electric fireplace, couch with two end recliners, built in cabinets with many card and board games to choose from.

The kitchen is spacious with new appliances and has everything you’ll need to make your family meals.

The laundry room also features our pup station. We love our pets and travel with our two dogs and understand how important our guest pets are! We have a small kennel (large kennel upon request), toys, treats and waste bags. We want your pups to feel welcomed too.

The property is situated on an acre lot with a peaceful creek at the lower portion of the property and is surrounded with trees that span 100 years old. The front yard is fenced and secured for your pets with plenty of space to run and enjoy their pup-cation. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the front patio with stunning mountain views. The extended back patio was designed with our guest in mind. This is the perfect place for entertaining, family dinners or simply to relax and experience Arizona’s natural beauty. We also have an outdoor fire pit for camp fires & roasting S’mores. (Season permitting) The property is equipped to park your rides. There are near by trails that you’ll be able to access with a quick ride up the rim.

If you plan on bringing ATV or Side by sides please let us know. We are happy to point you in the direction of trails but it is extremely important to respect the neighbors. We would ask rides are only driven to and from the property not driven around the property. We are happy to provide more detailed information.

Guest access
Everything!!! Its your magical place!!!!

There MAY be a FIRE BAN in place when you are interested in coming. Please check the Tonto Forest web site for alert ban status.

I will have a sign on the fire pit if I know there is a ban in place. But, it changes often, according to the weather, etc. I do not control the state fire ban laws. Safety is important!

This is a rural location - sounds you may hear could be horses, coyotes, dogs, cows, chickens and roosters along with farm equipment.

DOGS and wild animals: This home is next to the forest and neighbors do not always keep their dogs fenced and they are allowed to run around the area. The pets are generally friendly and RARELY come by. However, you need to be aware that I can not control the wildlife or neighbor dogs. If you decide to bring your pet, the front yard is a large fenced area but I do not recommend you allowing your dog to run around freely.

Often there will be more horse traffic than car traffic. Do not approach horses or the area ranches. The road past Sprague Ranch road is a private road. More info will be provided after booking.

Open Range: The property is located in an open range area - this means certain times of the year livestock will pass through the property. Stay clear of any livestock.

To reach the Happy Place you will pass through the creek that runs through the property - it is usually shallow but during or after rain storms requires extreme caution. We love our beautiful creek and know you will too! Just a heads up—sometimes the creek may go dry, depending on the season and weather conditions. If you'd like more details or have any questions, feel free to message us! We're here to help and make your stay as enjoyable as possible!

The property is equipped with exterior security cameras only!

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    4 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • 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: 1900 Sq Ft (177 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains On The Waterfront
  • 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 : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kyle

    Submitted Feb 6, 2026

    Stayed Jan 25, 2026

    This was a great birthday vacation the happy place was nice and clean. my family loved the noise of the animals and we even had this beautiful brown and white dog come up to the fence to say hi one day the Neighbor Was walking her horse and she brought it up to the fence so my pup could say hi. The master bathroom had heated floors and a bath tub even i could fit in so comfortably im 5'11 220lb all in all we had a great time and will hopefully be back soon if funds will allow

  • Alex

    Submitted Oct 6, 2023

    Stayed Oct 1, 2023

    Great place to get away! It has all the comforts of home and ton of things to do on the property. The kids and dogs loved the creek down below the property. Bob was a great host and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and that we had everything we needed!

  • Bianca P.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2026

    Stayed Mar 27, 2026

    All seven of us agreed that this was the best vacation rental home we have ever been to. Thank you for truly welcoming our pets, and all the attention to detail.

  • Sharon M.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 3, 2026

    Seldom do we have a WOW-factor at an VRBO. This place really went above and beyond. Clean, perfectly decorated space with everything one could ever need we felt so fortunate with our week stay! Close to town, in a quiet rural area, it became our lovely retreat, esp with the perfect front fenced yard for our 2 dogs.There were just so many extras/details that we kept finding, dog toys, welcome cookies, including the (5 gal waters) we replaced x2, & much needed as we hiked 60 miles that week. Thank you, Bob, it was just the BEST! Hope we can come back next year!

  • Dona C.

    Submitted Feb 1, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    Host was excellent. Directions were spot on. House was perfect for our group. Fenced yard was perfect for the dogs. Especially welcoming for dogs, best ever. Convenient location.

  • Stefanie M.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    We had such a wonderful experience at The Happy Place! The host is great and very communicative! From the moment you walk in the front door you feel at home with every essential you could possibly need. The location and scenery are incredible and the fact they allow our fur babies is an absolute bonus!! We will definitely stay here again for our next family gathering!

  • Joy L.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Was great place for pets and was very clean and had everything needed.

  • desiree d.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    The home was well stocked, clean, and great for dogs.

  • Amy D.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    This is our second time staying here and we loved it as much as the first time. It is a beautiful home and is both family and pet friendly. It’s very clean and has literally anything you might need during your stay. Highly recommend!!

  • peggy p.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 5, 2025

    They thought of everything! Great facility with everything we needed! Nice and clean. Quiet area.

  • Renee B.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Absolutely one of the best stays in a Vrbo. It was very cozy, inside and outside. Televisions provided in all the rooms, kitchen was well stocked, very peaceful setting. They have thought of everything. We didn’t bring our puppy, but the provisions for those who do is wonderful, and it doesn’t smell like animals were there or have dog hair everywhere.

  • Alan J.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Everything was perfect for our stay. We were in the area for wedding events in Payson. The dogs were fascinated with the neighbors horses.

  • Laura R.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Such a beautiful place, and SUPER clean! Host was very responsive even when we arrived at midnight and we couldn’t locate our check in instructions. This location provided items in the household that are above and beyond standard for some rentals. This made the stay even more pleasant. We also enjoyed the remoteness to the property. Got to even see some elk at night wandering the neighborhood! Overall, 10/10 would stay again!

  • Dan l.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    The place was a nice rural location, very accommodating for pet dogs. Fun proximity to a creek / riparian area.Close to Payson and the Rim. The place was exactly as pictured. Very clean and lots of nice extra touches.

  • Lisa L.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    The Happy Place is a very well appointed home. You can tell that the owners are experienced in offering vacation rentals that are comfortable and very well appointed. Bob provided great recommendations in the area, even calling a stable for me ahead of arrival and he came and found us in our car when the creek behind his home began to cover the wash, making sure we knew it was safe to cross. Only feedback I provided to Bob personally was regarding the fenced yard being in stones only. My dog is 14 years old and blind so getting around on the stones was hard for him, a patch of grass would be nice. The back patio is lovely for enjoying morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.

  • Jenny S.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Thank you Bob and family for providing a relaxing and beautiful place to stay! The happy place has all the modern amenities with a feel of home away from home. It's a place where you dont even have to go anywhere, we could just hang out at the house. Bob is quick to respond with any questions or suggestions. The place is serene and peaceful...just what I needed. We hope to return again soon! Thanks again!

  • Linda H.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Overall, everything was very good. The kids had a great time. Very relaxing. My only complaint is that the king size bed was a back breaker. My sister and I couldn’t sleep in it.

  • Marilyn A.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 6, 2025

    Very quiet and relaxing location superbly maintained inside and out. The amenities of home with quality facilities

  • Ashley C.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    The Happy Place is hands down the best house we have ever stayed at. This hidden gem blew our expectations out of the water. From the perfect location tucked back alongside the creek, the beautiful finishings that make the house look like it came out of a Joanna Gaines home, and the wonderful hospitality of Bob and kattie! The creek was beautiful and provided so much fun and entertainment for our kids. It was so quiet and peaceful and honestly an area that I cannot wait to go back! The house was perfect for kids, dogs and adults! Definitely a must stay when visiting the payson area, and we are already looking at the calendar planning our next trip there! Thank you both for the amazing place to call home for a few days!!

  • julia c.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Perfect little getaway, house is sparkling clean and the decor is beautiful!We'll be back to play

  • Trista D.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    Loved this house so much! Loved the back patio and the creek. The house was clean, comfortable and felt like home. Zero issues or complaints. We will stay there again!

  • Jose A.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    My wife and I first stayed at Happy Place in October for a family wedding. Back then it was my wife and I, along with my mother in law and our dogs. We absolutely loved the house, the two living rooms were convenient and the property was gorgeous. My wife and I promised to return as a couple with our dogs and Valentines was the best time. The owner Bob remembered us from the first trip and we both knew the instructions. This second trip was even better. Just relaxing and taking in the cool wooded air. Neighbors are great, walking trials are amazing and we were only a 10 min drive from shopping plazas in case we needed something. We loved every minute and we may return again down the line, that's how great it is out there.

  • David B.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2024

    Stayed Dec 2, 2024

    Great comfortable clean place to relax. Hosts were more than helpful and any communication was prompt. Would stay here again and hope to do so again next year.

  • Asadour B.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 28, 2024

    We had amazing time we enjoyed every moment of it.

  • Alex R.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    This is our second time at the Happy Place and once again we had a wonderful time. A very comfortable place with so much to do & see plus a short drive from the Valley. Your kids and dogs well love the running creek on the property. The trees and scenery around the creek will make you feel like you're in a different world. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you'll need. Finally, the hosts went above and beyond with great restaurant & hiking recommendations.

  • Jose A.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    The name of this house is for a reason because it truly is a Happy Place. It was a very large comfortable peaceful house. My wife, mother in law, and sister in law were there for a family wedding near by. We took our dogs and they loved the open front yard. The view was amazing and the neighbors around the house were sweethearts. The host was communicate and always available when we had questions. Check in was easy and the check out even easier compared to other houses we rented in the past. This home is highly recommended for families looking for a calm peace getaway.

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