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9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check-in time

11:00 AM

Check-out time

4:00 PM

Explore the area

Payson, AZ

Mongollon Rim Visitor Center27 min drive
Sardine Point Day Use Area29 min drive
Woods Canyon Lake36 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We had a great time staying in this house. Cindy was super responsive and the house was clean, comfortable and cozy. We ...

Tina M.

Feb 22, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Private Mountain Retreat with room to roam! Horses welcome!

Tucked up under the Mogollon Rim Lookout, this 1800 sq foot single story home is perfect for enjoying a getaway with family or friends. Kick back and relax while you explore our multiple spaces within the nearly 7 acre Homestead property. Plenty of trails for hiking and horseback riding. We have space for several horses with 5 stalls, turn outs, and a round pen. The adjacent property, the Colcord Mountain Hideaway can be rented separately or together with the Retreat.

Property manager

Cindy Martin

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 4:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

2 Pack and Plays available upon request.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

1 large dog or 2 small dogs are allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking inside will forfeit deposit immediately.

No events, parties, or large gatherings without prior notification and/or permission.

No ATV's or motorized dirt bikes are to be ridden on the property. Please go slowly through the neighborhood until you reach authorized public roads.

Do not park campers or trailers on the property without prior notification and or permission.

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

Long-term renters welcome

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 deadlock

About the area

Payson

Located in Payson, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake One and Mongollon Rim Visitor Center, while Young Museum and Rim Country Museum are cultural highlights. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding, mountain biking and hunting.

Payson, AZ

What's nearby

Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area - 26 min drive
Mongollon Rim Visitor Center - 27 min drive
Sardine Point Day Use Area - 29 min drive
Woods Canyon Lake - 36 min drive
Black Canyon Lake - 58 min drive

Getting around

Scottsdale, AZ (SCF) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

‪Woods Canyon Lake - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Mountain Retreat with room to roam! Horses welcome! 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 Private Mountain Retreat with room to roam! Horses welcome!?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Private Mountain Retreat with room to roam! Horses welcome!?

Checkout is at 4:00 PM.

Where is Private Mountain Retreat with room to roam! Horses welcome! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake One, Mongollon Rim Visitor Center and Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area. Lake Three is 12 mi (19.3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

22 Feb 2024

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

Great place! Cozy, comfortable getaway

We had a great time staying in this house. Cindy was super responsive and the house was clean, comfortable and cozy. We brought our German Shepherd and the property was great for him with the fenced area. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

2 Jan 2024

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

Peaceful New Years Getaway

Absolutely beautiful property inside and out!! My husband and I with our small furr baby came up for four nights over New Years holiday, the house is so inviting and cozy! The kitchen is well equipped with all the cooking/baking utensils and appliances you need to make amazing meals or sweet treats. Also, we were so excited to wake up to see deer daily grazing close to the house.. and even during our walks there were beautiful birds and funny squirrels to keep you entertained for hours! We will definitely be coming back! Thanks for the amazing experience Cindy and Dave!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber A.

28 Dec 2023

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

Christmas Getaway

My family just spent the most wonderful Christmas at this beautiful property. Cindy was an absolute dream to communicate with & did not miss a beat providing us with everything we needed to know prior to arriving. When we arrived, a beautiful lit up Christmas tree had been set up for us. The pictures are amazing, but do not do the spaciousness of this home justice. There was more than enough room for our family of 7 to relax, for us to cook, enjoy family meals together, & so much beautiful space outside to run around & explore. It's also VERY pet friendly which is a must for us as we never leave home without our dogs. There is an area outside that is fenced in, which was perfect to keep them safe when they went out. We used the grill to cook outside & enjoy the beauty that surrounded us. We saw so many deer around which was an added plus. Something I'm not sure is pictured, is a cute swing on a tree on the property that was one of my grandsons favorite parts. On Christmas day, we decided to drive to Willow Springs Lake that was just a short drive away(about 20 mins). To our surprise, we got there to snow everywhere for us to play in. The home is definitely in a secluded area, away from town but I was prepared for that by bringing everything we needed so we didn't have to drive about 30 mins into town. There is a dirt road about 2 miles long to get to/from the property but my Nisaan Altima had no problems as its fairly smooth. 10/10 & can't wait to return. Thank you Cindy!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tamara H.

30 Nov 2023

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

Wildlife Abounds

Nice property, a little hard to find the entrance to. But all of the wildlife we saw every day made up for any of the inconvenience.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

16 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Cindy kept you up to date all of the time! Retreat is off the beaten path, but we’ll worth the drive.Woods Canyon Lake & Willow Springs are 15-25 minutes away—For all those who can’t live without Wi-Fi, it’s definitely hooked up-3 Adults & 2 kids stayed with x-box tagging along-Just Bring your meals to cook-EVERYTHING ELSE IS SUPPLIED 5**

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

5 Sept 2023

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

Labor Day 2023

Excellent accomodations in a quiet secluded neighborhood!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney D.

31 Dec 2022

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

Amazing!

We stayed here to get out of the hustle and bustle and have a couple days to disconnect for my husbands birthday with our 10 month old and pups. The property was so much more beautiful in person. We got there for perfect weather. If you are able to make it to this property in the snow…gorgeous!! For the holidays they had a tree all decorated and stockings above the fireplace. We had the whole 7 acres to ourselves, the other rental was vacant! So we got to play in the snow and walk the property! Cindy was more than helpful when a couple small issues arose, and we got it figured out right away! Awesome wood burning fireplace. The rental had everything you needed plus more! Cute s’mores basket when we arrived. Plenty of linens, dishes, etc. They have a rental right next to the main house, would be perfect to rent out both for a friends or family trip. It is off the beaten path, you take a maintained dirt road for a few miles so make sure you have a car that can handle that. We brought our truck and snow chains. Didn’t end up needing chains because the snow melted enough. 10/10 would stay again! Thank you Martin family!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norbel N., Chandler,az

27 Nov 2022

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

Excellent host and property.

The host was very responsive, went out of her way to make sure stay went well.. she was very communicative. My family really enjoyed spending Thanksgiving at this Property. We would definitely come back to this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Martin

Cindy and her husband Dave are avid equestrians. They love to bring their horses and ride the trails all over the mountain. They purchased their original property, The Homestead because they fell in love with the history and found out later it was Homesteaded by Cindy's ancestors in 1895! In their spare time, they work on renovating properties. Dave is the ultimate handy man following Cindy's visions!

Why they chose this property

In 2019 we came upon an extraordinary property under the rim and knew we wanted to be the next guardians of The Homestead. We committed ourselves to providing TLC (Tender Loving Care) and BST (Blood Sweat and Tears) required to preserve its history while transforming it into something special to share. The next year we purchased the property adjacent to The Homestead and began to make it a perfect getaway for family and friends. We hope you enjoy your time at one of our two Retreat accommodations, and that you will make some wonderful memories in this spectacular spot right under the Mogollon Rim.

What makes this property unique

The Colcord Mountain Retreat and the Colcord Mountain Hideaway are adjacent to each other and located on the SW corner of the Martin Family Homestead. Both the Retreat and the Hideaway can be rented together or individually. Perfect for enjoying a getaway with family or friends to enjoy the spaces that scream "mountain retreat"! Kick back and relax in multiple indoor and outdoor spaces within the nearly 7 acre Homestead.
We have 5 stalls, turnout, and a round pen for our horse visitors as well.