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The Tonto House...where adventure lives!

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The Tonto House is nestled in Clark Canyon and the Tonto Natl. Forest.
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The Tonto House really seems to melt away the stress when you get here.
The Tonto House boarders the Tonto National Forest. Adventure lives here.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tonto Basin, AZ
  • Tonto National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Theodore Roosevelt Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Apache Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Payson, AZ (PJB)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Tonto House...where adventure lives!

The "Tonto House" is your perfect home base for all your outdoor adventures! Rejuvenate your spirit with clean air and breath taking views of Tonto Basin and two mountain ranges all from your patio. The Tonto House borders the Tonto National Forest and provides the serinity you need to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Secluded yet minutes to gas and groceries. Tonto House offers fun for the whole family with a full size billiards table, Horse Shoe Pit, Bat mitten and Bean bag in the Hole game. Inside a separate lounge room with big screen TV is a cozy place for entertainment or just relaxing and talking about the days adventures. After a day of fun and memories, the patio is the perfect place to unwind, barbecue and enjoy your favorite beverage around the fire pit. The Tonto House is the place where special times and good memories happen!

Property manager

Greg Rogers
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Video games can be connected to our big screens
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Tonto House has a fenced yard for your pet to play
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside only. No butts on the grounds. please put in trash can.
We have a fenced yard for your pet. All animal droppings must be picked up and discarded.
Any music outside must be turned down at 10:00 pm

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Tonto Basin

Located in Tonto Basin, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Windy Hill Recreation Site, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tonto National Forest and Theodore Roosevelt Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Tonto Basin, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tonto National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Theodore Roosevelt Lake - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Apache Lake - 27 min drive - 30.2 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 36 min drive - 49.3 km
  • Saguaro Lake - 105 min drive - 97.1 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butcher Hook Resta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Punkin Center Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Reno Creek Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Becky's Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tonto House...where adventure lives! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Tonto House...where adventure lives!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tonto House...where adventure lives!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tonto House...where adventure lives! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Tonto National Forest and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Theodore Roosevelt Lake. Salt River and Apache Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 96 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

Comfortable and fun. Far enough from the city to experience the wild but an easy drive to scottsdale. The grandchildren loved the game room and outside games as well as the lake and surrounding desert
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceason H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Beautiful home with excellent accommodations indoor and out! Lots of space for all guests. The road up to the property is a bit narrow and the rocks on the road will make you slow down but we made it up hauling a full 20 ft trailer with our 1 ton dually. Owners are very easy to contact. We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay!!

Very nice home, had all the amenities of home. Beds were very comfortable. Pool table is a very nice touch for the evenings. The property is location is very quite area. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tonto House

Beautiful home with great amenities. It was our home base for 6 days while we explored the Tonto Basin and much more.It was great to have the fenced yard for our dog. Loved the fire pit and covered gazebo. Kitchen was well appointed, views were great. Cant say enough. We loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tonto House Feb 2025

What a beautiful home! Quiet neighborhood on hill overlooking Tonto Basin. Beautiful views sunrise and sunset. House is completely outfited with qualifty beds and furnishings. Kitchen has everything you need for making meals. Fenced yard for keeping track of children and pets. Would stay there again in a minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Everything was as promised.. Great Views!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigham A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Loved everything about the house. We plan on staying again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place

everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this place!

Beautiful views, all the fun things to entertain the teens and had everything we needed to be comfortable. Will defiantly here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

sara E.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Stay

The house was just as expected when we arrived. The only thing that was weird is the front door was wide open (guessing it didn’t get closed properly and the wind got it?) our kids were scared as it was dark when we arrived. We had a fun time playing games and relaxing in between fishing tournament times. I was shocked to receive a message from the owner after our departure. It was a very rude and inappropriate comment about how we left the house. It was so shocking I messaged him for clarification and truly told my husband, maybe he has another Vrbo and got the two mixed up as we did dishes, cleaned counters, picked up and put all back where we found it. The only thing we forgot to do was take the trash out and our daughter said she may have left the horseshoes out in the backyard. Again, the property was exactly as expected but the message from the owner after was so uncalled for and out of line that I wouldn’t stay here not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfy

Love the house, ver spacious and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake and wedding weekend

The tonto house was perfectly located between lake and venue for wedding. We enjoyed our time with our kids and grandkids! Home was clean, spacious, and the pool table gave hours of entertainment when we weren't on the lake or doing weddings stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in Tonto Basin

Highly recommend home in Tonto Basin! Great clean home with all the amenities and great views!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Escape

We’ve been going to Roosevelt at least 2 times each summer for the last 16 years. Best place we’ve ever stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great stay

Thank you for another great stay. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So relaxing

We extended our stay another day because it's such a relaxing, beautiful, peaceful place. We'll ne ba k next month too! Thanks Greg and Peggy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith S w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to stay!!!

We really enjoyed our stay. After being out on the lake all day long it was wonderful to come back to a cool clean home. The pool table was a huge bonus. Our family all took turns playing. Are only suggestion get some new pots and pan otherwise, it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Paradise

We always enjoy staying at The Tonto house. It's always clean and neat. It's views are amazing. We have fun playing pool and games or just relaxing on the porch in the peace and quiet. We have stayed here many times for many years. Greg and Peggy are always reponsive if I have questions too. Great place for our 2 dogs too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Home

We really enjoyed our stay, very clean and comfortable! Has everything you may need! The only issue we had is the cable and internet service was off and on all weekend! Other than that we had a fun weekend! Thank you!🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tonto Basin

Very nice, great view. A little chalenging to turn around a trailer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home with beautiful views

This home was just as described. Very clean & all the things you need to feel right at home. The views were beautiful. We really enjoyed the outdoor space. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic hime

We were so delighted to have found this property. Close to the lake, spacious, clean, and very welcoming. The adults loved the views, the kids loved learning how to play pool, and the house had everything we needed with the exception of laundry detergent. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in Tonto Basin!!

Loved the house. It was a wonderful place to come back to after fishing. We all enjoyed it very much and we're already talking about going back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Great house. Great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need to enjoy in Tonto Basin

Very nice house with all the amenities for a fun weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greg Rogers

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I love creating special memories for others and The Tonto House allows me to do just that. Being a avid outdoorsman, I love fishing and boating on Roosevelt Lake and enjoying the many off road trails Tonto Basin has to offer.

Why they chose this property

This property (you are looking at) is the perfect location for all things adventure. Places to stay are so limited that I saw the need for a rental property that would be close to all the fun things to do here and also provide a restfull home to relax and enjoy after a day of sports and adventure for singles and family alike.

What makes this property unique

The Tonto House boarders the National Forest yet is minutes away from the market, hardware store and restaurants. The Tonto House is in the very center of adventure. To the south there's Roosevelt Lake (10.5 miles) with boating, fishing, skiing, swimming, sailing and personal water craft sports. To the West there is four Peaks Wilderness with hiking, mountain climbing, rock hounding, hunting and off road trails to explore. To the North is the Mazatzal mountains offering more adventure. To the East of Tonto Basin more adventure awaits in the Ancha Wilderness offering hiking, off road trails and trout fishing in Salome Creek. Don't forget to visit the Tonto National Monument and take the tour of cliff dwellings of the Salado Indian people.

After a day of fun... relax on the patio with your favorite beverage, start the Bar b Que and lite the fire pit feature. Get the gang together for a game of Horse Shoes or Bean Bag in the Hole and see who is lucky tonight. Some one may put out a challenge to a game of billiards and watch your favorite show the big screen. For those who want less excitement you can always retreat to the Tonto Lounge with comfortable seating and a big screen TV. What ever you mood, the Tonto House will accommodate you.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests