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3 bedroom home in quiet community with hiking and fishing

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hard top jacuzzi on upper deck 4-6 person
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Comfortable electric reclining couch
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Payson, AZ
  • Mazatzal Casino
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Payson Golf Course
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Payson, AZ (PJB)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

second floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

3 bedroom home in quiet community with hiking and fishing

Home is located in a quite community just 5 miles North of Payson. The East Verde River runs thru the community and community backs up to the Natural Forest where you can take your off road vehicles. Hiking is a great activity along with going to nearby lakes for kayaking, Return to relax in the jacuzzi and enjoy the stars. Go into Payson for bowling alley, the movie theator, golfing, antiquing. Payson is a community with frequent events including Rodeos and concerts @ Green Valley Park. We have a large choice of restaurants. Maximum stay 2 weeks

Property manager

Wes or Verla Dockter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
There is a pack and play, Hi Chair available
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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)
Approval > 1, trained, No puppies,
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must be accurate in booking. This effects cleaning time. Guests over booked # will be charged $10/day. 8 guests max day or night. No pets in bedrm
Jacuzzi lid must be on when not in use for safety. Leaving off it gets cold/you may ruin the motor , no children unattended/no glass in jacuzzi area
NO Smoking of any kind in the home. NO cigarettes,marijauna or vaping. additional $200 cleaning fee if smoke detected in home.

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
Cashless transactions are available
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Payson

Located in Payson, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Tonto National Forest and Tonto Natural Bridge State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Payson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Mazatzal Casino - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Rim Country Museum - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 18 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Payson Golf Course - 18 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aliberdos Mexican Food - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 bedroom home in quiet community with hiking and fishing 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 3 bedroom home in quiet community with hiking and fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 bedroom home in quiet community with hiking and fishing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 bedroom home in quiet community with hiking and fishing located?

This family-friendly Payson cabin is located on a river, steps from Tonto National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Payson Golf Course and Rim Country Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Fantastic!!

Great place to relax. Plenty of room!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew k.

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

Payson stay

Very cozy and fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Christmas

Very fun for kids, beautiful hiking trails near by, plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

Great for adults, kids and pets

Such a kid friendly and pet friendly property. Fully fenced in had my two city pups exploring the entire yard up and down! Beautiful community.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy and relaxing

Great place! Loved the extra snacks and drinks they had available for us, very welcoming and everything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked with plates, pots and pans etc. Beds were comfy, hot tub was relaxing, neighborhood was quiet. Enjoyed our time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Great way to unplug and unwind

Beautiful skies and surroundings for looking up at the stars. Super cute home with lots of amenities, very nostalgic. Great way to unwind. Responsive hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

great location

great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALAN V.

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

Amazing views

Our stay went great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN F.

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

Great

It was an amazing stay the owners were great. They even stopped by and visited for a little while.We really appreciated the house and all the amenities that were available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

bus blown g.

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

Quiet

Nice overall experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie D.

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

Loved our stay in your home!

We had an amazing two days in your home and I am so thankful for your generosity! The boys had an amazing time in the game rooms and spent lots of time out exploring, even with all the rain! Evryrhing was perfect and we cant wait to come back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

RAUL B.

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

nice house but unwanted visitor

The house is well located, old but cozy, details for the children, the only thing I didn't like is that the owner came knocking abruptly using as a pretext that one of the 2 locks to enter the house marked "low battery" which I didn't have to change it at that moment, since once the battery is given the notice you have even more days to change it, I used that pretext to arrive and examine who was in the house walking around the floor below "while I was changing a battery" now I even had doubts if there were cameras inside the house too, it is very uncomfortable that you rent a house for 2 nights and one of them you have the owner arriving early for my schedules (I was going to rest not to receive unwanted visitors), out of That's why the house is very nice and I liked the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Relaxed and recharged

We had a wonderful time at this property! Will be renting one of the other properties from this owner this winter! Loved the access to the forrest trails and the river running through it! Made great memories there and look forward to making more! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

John S.

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

Family wedding

Everything was fine , he met with family members at the property for a short visit before heading to wedding, everyone committed on the home like feeling of the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Loved this cute home!

My wife and i stayed here for our anniversary. We absolutely loved the strange layout of the home, the hot tub, and the scenery. The owners were very friendly and they even left supplies for smores and other snacks and wine for us. The thoughtfulness from the owners really made this stay one of our favorites. We really didn't have any complaints aside from the small TV, but that is such a minor flaw. We were there to relax without the noise from the city, and we got exactly that. We never stay at the same VRBO more than once, but we would definitely rent from these owners again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne H.

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

Little slice of paradise.

We have rented from these owners before, so when they put up this listing, we jumped on it. The house has a quirky layout which adds to its character. Perfect ace to escape the heat and relax. Hot tub was great. My only concern, which we mentioned to them. Is they need better lighting outside. Ither than that, we look forward to going back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janessa S., Mesa

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

Cute house in the woods

The owners were amazing and super helpful. They messaged is several times during our stay to see if we needed anything, which I've never had with any other vacation rental I've stayed in. The only thing I'll mention is that if there's a chance it'll rain or snow, make sure to bring proper equipment, and be aware that there is a creek you have to cross, so if there's rain you will need a higher clearance vehicle to cross it. We were worried we might get stuck with our csuvs, but it ended up being just fine by the time we left. The owners also said there is another way out of the neighborhood, it's just a dirt road and very hilly. Overall it was a lovely vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi S.

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

Weekend in the woods

We had a fun weekend with the grandkids at this home in the woods. Between the pool table, hot tub, and nearby creek, we had lots to keep busy with. Then the owners brought over cornhole which added even more to the fun. The kids did not want to go home. Verla was very responsive. When we couldn't figure out the hot tub, she was there within 20 minutes to help us. Little sweet touches were a bottle of wine, a bowl with microwave popcorn, makings for s'mores, a Keurig with coffee pods, and even pancake mix and syrup! The big bed downstairs was so comfortable. I tried to peek to see what kind of mattress it was. The kitchen floor plan was a big quirky, but as an older home that had been added on to, it just added to the fun charm. Verla even connected us with a neighbor kid who invited our kids over to jump on the trampoline. Before we left the kids were already talking about the "next time we come here."
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeGay N.

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

Great getaway!

My husband and I spent our anniversary here and w we loved it! We brought the dogs and they loved the totally fenced yard with lots of room to roam and explore. This house is so close to some of our favorite hiking trails and swimming holes. The house itself was fun with a quirky layout. We could get to the play room, pool table, and hot tub either via the sprial staircase inside or the more gradual steps leading from the lower patio outside to the upper deck. We loved star gazing from the hot tub as well as the front porch swing at night. The house is on a hill and there are several steps from the parking area to the front door. Inside we found the owners had left some nice suprizes for us such as ingredients for smores, wine (we don't drink but it was the thought that counts!), popcorn, fluffy bathrobes, etc. Everything we needed was provided so all we had to bring was our clothing and a few groceries. The owner is so kind. One day our daughter and two grandchildren drove up from the valley to go hiking and swimming with us. The owner stopped by to let the kids pet her pigmy goats that wer we re on leashes. So fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Estella R., Sun City AZ

Liked: Check-in, communication

Not what we expected

I unfortunately didn’t follow up with current reviews. The reviews when we booked were favorable, not so with the more recent reviews. The back patio was filthy from the ground to the furniture. I never found the hairdryer and toaster didn’t work. There was left over food crumbs in the toaster oven. The living room furniture was not comfortable at all. We had to move the rocking chairs so we could sit comfortably. Pretty much everything previous guest said. I didn’t even go upstairs to check as I don’t do spiral strairs. Have bad back and weak legs. We’ve stayed at better. A bit disappointing so we left a day early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jennifer D.

Liked: Check-in, location

Not the best for dogs

Overall we had an ok stay. We enjoyed the location and the hot tub. Most of the house was clean enough. The East Verde nearby was nice. The owner stopped by unannounced shortly after check in, so I wouldn’t exactly say check in was “contact free.” We have a 37 pound mixed breed dog who was not happy. The “fenced dog run” was small and consisted of fake grass and pavers. In our first hour at the house he found a way out of the dog run. There is one area of it that is not fenced as advertised, but consists of a low brick wall next to a shrub/tree. He easily made his way into the rest of the yard which is not fully fenced and is also full of stickers and foxtails, which we were frequently picking out of his fur. We had to purchase garden fencing materials and bailing wire to temporarily enclose the yard so that we could remain at the house. The sheets and pillow cases on one bed had what appeared to be pet fur. I contacted the owner to let her know about the fence issues and the sheets and ask where clean sheets were. The 2nd set of sheets also had what appeared to be fur and human hair. No offer was made to rectify the fencing issue. The owner insisted sheets are washed between renters. Maybe they need a better washer. The pool table slopes on all edges, making it great for little kids as it’s easy to shoot a ball into a pocket, not so great for skilled players.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Sara O.

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

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The house was not very clean, lots of dirt, spider webs, sticky counters, and hair in drains of both baths upon arrival. Several safety issues…front steps not uniform in size and multiple people in our party tripped, several parts of railing had no top so open metal, none of the outside solar light on front steps nor second floor deck worked, nor did the outside wired light on that deck. So basically no lights on back deck where jacuzzi was located. Then our 3 year old granddaughter found a baby bottle with congealed nipple and liquid milk or formula inside and a pacifier under the bed. Thank the good Lord she brought it to us instead of putting it in her mouth. When I checked under beds for anything else dangerous it was so dirty but luckily no other real danger. Then all the bedroom closets were locked or used for other purposes and there was no place for luggage except floor which made more tripping hazards. We had one frying pan for 5 people, plenty of saucepans and dishes, but most cupboards were empty. Kitchen layout was not convenient, refrigerator around the corner and at least 20 feet from stove so cooking was awkward. Also, had to deal with a clogged toilet that only two people had been using. We couldn’t plunge it. Thought it was a low flow until backup property manager finally had to leave and come back with a snake. He worked hard for about an hour and finally got through whatever was clogging it. Couldn’t believe the difference in how it flushed. We have stayed in this community in another VRBO before with zero issues. We loved the views, and the creek, the peacefulness, and the location. We would never stay in this home again, however, nor one by this host. They were on vacation and a bit rude when we had to contact them about toilet. We have stayed in so very many VRBO’s over the years and probably 10 in the Payton area. By far this was our least favourite and we can not understand how you could rate them a premier host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

So cute!

Such a smooth rental experience and the property is so family friendly. We had a great time and there are great amenities, but it's so affordable! We are so grateful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Cute house tucked away from everyone

Nice house in an isolated neighborhood along the East Verde River. House had everything we needed and it was comfortable. Parking can be tight and access up the spiral stairs were the only two concerns but not deal breakers.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wes or Verla Dockter

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My husband and I have been married over 52 years, proud parents to 2 children that have blessed us with 4 grandchildren. We love to travel and purchased a home in this lovely area in 2004. Our grandchildren call it our camper house. In 2014 we purchased the home next to our 'camper House'. we currently rent 3 homes all next to each other and we live at the end of the street. We have stayed in Vacation Rentals and have tried to include the things we have liked most into this vacation rental. If not let us know what we can improve on.

Why they chose this property

We totally have fallen in love with this area so when we had the opportunity to purchase 3 homes we decided to make them into vacation rentals. We live down the street from the rentals. From sitting on the swing on the front deck and enjoying the views to relaxing in the jacuzzi this home is in a lovely area.

What makes this property unique

You are within walking distance to the East Verde River, There are hiking trails in the community and around Payson. The Natural Forest Gate is at the end of the road the house is on. The Natural Bridge is 5 miles up 87 from our community. There are also lakes for kayaking close by. Lots of antiquing, uniques stores,golfing, Zane Grey Museum. Payson is a Town that hosts a lot of events including rodeos. There is a large choice of restaurants. We also have a casino.

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English

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