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Create lasting Memories - Secluded Cabin. Sleeps 12

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Peaceful & secluded cabin nestled in the shaded pines
Outdoor seating for meals and relaxing in the cool weather
Aerial view of spacious, private acre fenced property. space to explore & relax
Stunning views from your home private ranch. Clean air and open space
Spacious kitchen, plenty of seating and prep area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Payson, AZ
  • Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Mongollon Rim Visitor Center
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Woods Canyon Lake
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Payson, AZ (PJB)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Create lasting Memories - Secluded Cabin. Sleeps 12

Come make new memories with your friends and family at our peaceful setting, bnestled in the Ponderosa pines. Large, private 1 acre property overlooking forest views. Lots of wildlife, ATV and walking trails and open space. Large space in main house for larger groups. This beautiful 2100 foot cabin sits on a large one acre lot surrounded by tall pines and backs to large open private land with beautiful views of the rim. The two story home is very spacious and newly remodeled. It features updated wood tile floors and updated bathrooms. Lots of wood beams decorate the downstairs. There is Wi-Fi throughout the home & big screen TVs with DVDs in the bedrooms. Each floor has it's own mini splits to control heat and cool which adds warmth to the living & dining areas. There is also a wood burning pellet stove for the chilly nights. Kitchen seats 6 comfortably with open floor plan to main living area. Also the kitchen island is great for extra sitting and food prep area. There's a gas stove, newer appliances and fully stocked: "keurig" coffee maker, toaster, knives, dishes, pots, pans, glasses and utensils.

All bedrooms have pillows, comforters, blankets & sheets. Bathrooms have been updated, has with towels and new toilets. There is a laundry area with washer & dryer and lots of storage. A game area in the main floor with table, chairs, an air hockey table games and puzzles for your enjoyment. There are 3 bedrooms, including the master suite (1st floor), its own sitting area, large closet, and dresser. The other two rooms are upstairs loft with 4 twin beds and a futon couch. The attic conversion has 2 fulls and 3 twin beds with plenty of space for mats or sleeping bags. The upstairs has an updated shared bathroom. This 2nd floor is dedicated to the kids or smaller families and has it's own TV and DVD player.

The backyard area has a dedicated fire pit area with seating for plenty of guest. There is also a grill right out the front door that's plumbed directly to the gas line. We also have a relaxing hammock and a horseshoe game area in the shaded front yard. We even have an archery practice range to sharpen your skills. There is plenty of wildlife to see. If you are any early riser, you could get lucky and see the elk sleeping right in the yard. Enjoy!

******IF YOU ARE A REPEAT GUEST, WE WILL DISCOUNT YOUR RENTAL PRICE BY 10%.

Property manager

Marty

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
SMOKING ONLY ALLOWED OUTSIDE 30 FEET FROM THE 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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Payson

Located in Payson, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tonto National Forest and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, while Young Museum and Rim Country Museum are cultural highlights. 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

  • Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area - 23 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Mongollon Rim Visitor Center - 24 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Sardine Point Day Use Area - 27 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area - 30 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Woods Canyon Lake - 34 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Woods Canyon Lake - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Create lasting Memories - Secluded Cabin. Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Create lasting Memories - Secluded Cabin. Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Create lasting Memories - Secluded Cabin. Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Create lasting Memories - Secluded Cabin. Sleeps 12 located?

This family-friendly Payson cabin is located in the mountains, steps from Tonto National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake One and Mongollon Rim Visitor Center. Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area and Lake Three are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 119 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Cute cavin

Took a trip with the family and stayed a few nights. Clean and nice. Would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois H.

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

Great Cabin

Very roomy cabin. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda C.

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

Mountain Home

I had a great time and loved the area. House was a bit older than I thought and parking, since we had a trailer with ATV's was a little bit of an issue. But if you are looking for a larger home where you can meet the family and enjoy each others company this is perfect. We went to the lake close by there and they have forest close by for riding our ATV's. So we had lots of out door activities to keep us busy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Christopher Creek, Forest Lake getaway

We really enjoyed our stay and the property manager Marty was very helpful and accommodating. I thought it was closer to Christopher Creek but actually between there and Forest Lakes which was perfect! More to do and the areas beautiful!:
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erroll J.

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

Good stay, a little hot in house.not

Not what picture showed in add, especially fire pit area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Uyen N.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Bad communication!

Our experience with the house was not good. Upon arrival, the house was not cleaned. Rather than admitting and taking ownership, the owner claimed they thought the booking was canceled or they didn't expect anyone to come. After communicating back and forth, the owner said the cleaners would come. The cleaners arrived late after we were already in the house, which made the experience awkward. In general, I would rate it higher, but because the house wasn't clean upon our arrival and the owner lacked responsibility by blaming the customer, others should be aware to avoid the same bad experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

4th of July Family Trip

Property was nice and spacious. The neighborhood is quiet. Would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jordan G.

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

Definitely not as advertised!

I would not recommend staying at this VRBO property. The cleanliness of the place was absolutely atrocious. The sheets on the beds were stained, so I had to strip them and clean them myself. There were bugs all over the floor, and the carpets in the bathroom were so dirty and stained that it looked like they hadn't been cleaned in years. The bathrooms were a nightmare, with toe nail clippings in the shower. The furniture upstairs was broken and falling apart. The Wi-fi was intermittent, and the coffee pot was broken. The towels smelled like they hadn't been cleaned, and there were no extra towels provided. Overall, the furniture throughout the house was disgusting. To make matters even worse, the pillows on the beds were stained and unhygienic, adding to the discomfort of our stay. The mattress covers had yellow stains on them, and the comforters were dirty and had noticeable stains as well. It was clear that the cleanliness of this VRBO property was severely lacking. The air hockey table was broken and there was nothing for the children to do. When I messaged the property owner to address these issues, his response was dismissive and unapologetic. He simply suggested that maybe the property wasn't the right fit for us and offered a full refund for us to find alternative accommodation. I strongly advise against staying at this VRBO property. The numerous cleanliness and maintenance issues make it an unsuitable and unpleasant place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Weekend Wedding

Had a nice weekend stay. Just didn’t find a can opener. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

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

Labor Day getaway

We all enjoyed our stay, the air hockey and swing was a hit with the kids. We were out most of the day, 1st day on our SXS riding on trails to Young stopping and getting snacks and drinks and then heading back we found Haigler Creek stayed there 30 minutes headed back before it got too dark. Next day went fishing & pass the time at Woods Canyon Lake(only 25min drive) was a little crowded because the holiday but we had a good time. It was nice to get out of the heat for a couple days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oralia S.

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

Very nice vacation in the mountains.

Very nice experience out in the woods Good memories for my family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Brad M., Chandler, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice secluded location, lots of space

There was no fully stocked Keurig as advertised, had to drive back to town for coffee. Would have been nice to know it was broken ahead of time. Had some issues with an incorrect add-on cleaning charge. The host charged the wrong reservation (me) but didn't seem to listen very well when I tried to explain it must be a mistake. Seems like an honest mistake on his part and was eventually resolved after too much back and forth but I'd recommend taking pictures when you check out so you have proof.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Great for Astrophotography

We found this VRBO perfect for our nighttime astrophotography. For other astronomers who might be interested, the moonless sky is quite dark, measuring 21.5-21.8 mag/arcsec^2. The sky is mostly clear of trees looking north, east and south. Visually the Milky Way was quite bright and the transparency allowed us to get images of very faint objects not possible in urban areas. The accommodations were more than adequate for our purposes. If you are looking for a place to do astrophotography or have a star party, this one is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandy j.

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

Great

Property was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A great family getaway just a short trip outside Payson.

Our family rented this large cabin for a mini reunion. It had everything we needed. Lots of beds in dorm style setting. Big living room allowed everyone to hang out and play games. Everyone enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

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

Spacious and Cozy

We had a wonderful stay! Spacious for a large group to sleep, eat and relax. The windows brought the outdoors in and the pellet stove kept us warm and cozy. Enjoyed the nearby hiking, Fall colors and starry skies.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

A Beautiful Getaway

A gorgeous property! Plenty of room for our party of 11. Lots to do, including a swing, firepit, horseshoes, foosball, air hockey and corn hole. We spent our first 2 days completely on property because the kids were enjoying themselves so much! Plenty of dishes, silverware and cookwear to make every meal in-house. Check--in was a breeze. Marty was the perfect host and his communication with us before and after our trip was excellent. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

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

Big House!

The house is so big! The kids loved the game tables (air hockey, fuzz ball) and we loved the outside property! Hammocks, fire pit, swing, really a great place for kids and adults! I would definitely recommend this property and would love to return !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Not like the pictures

Sunroom doors did not open to access room. Down stairs bathroom water shower handle loose poops off. BBQ grill needs to be cleaned under the grill plates. Had to search the upstairs for TV remote, for tv downstairs. Washing machine off balance started a few towels as they asked and was shaking. Light above stove did not work. There was no broom left out so we could sweep floor after eating mind you, we had little kids with us. Fire pit area did not look like pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Did the job

Place is nice getaway however the pics are a bit old and outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oralia S.

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

Amazing experience

A great experience, with a great view. The house is very spacious ,very beautiful area,quiet and peaceful overall a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Vicki R.

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

Wonderful Week

We had a great week of fun and relaxation staying up in the beautiful area of Christopher Creek. The weather was awesome. When we first got to our rental, we saw 2 deer right across the street that stayed for awhile before running off. The place was perfect for our large family. Power went out 2x but APS was Auckland to get it back on. We did not have phone service which was a little concerning with our special needs child but as soon as we got closer to the 260 we could get it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mj c.

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

Girls' Weekend

Property as advertised and owner was quick and responsive to questions/needs. Lots to do for kids. Kitchen fairly well stocked for basic cooking and food prep. Not many pantry staples available, (baggies, foil, spices, dry goods, etc.)so be sure to bring what you might need or you have to travel back to Payson for necessities. Great travel directions provided and clear check in and check out information. We were celebrating a milestone birthday and thoroughly enjoyed the home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Alan G.

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

Christopher Creak Stay

The house was in a nice quiet neighborhood as the listing stated. Plenty of room to relax and beds for everyone. Whole family had a great time. Only draw back was the wall unit heater up stairs would not blow warm air. We used the pellet burning stove downstairs to help heat the upstairs along with a couple space heaters. We communicated the issue of the upstairs heater with Marty so he could make arrangements for repairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Marty

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We are a family of 5 and love to travel and share our family home with others. We love being outdoors, taking hikes, riding motorcycles and exploring the seasons and beauty of the mountains. Our family believes that life is short and one of the most important things we can do is spend time together on quick or long family vacations.

We take pride in our vacation home and hope that others that stay with us will have a memorable and pleasant visit. Our family has put lots of hard work into this property in hopes for many family and friends to enjoy it and create life long memories. We have used Vacation rentals to travel all over the state, country and world and want others to have an enjoyable experience on their getaways as well.

Why they chose this property

This beautiful cabin sits on a large one acre lot surrounded by tall pines and backs to large open private land with beautiful views of the rim. The two story home is very open, and newly remodeled. It features updated wood tile floors, with an open floor plan. Lots of wood beams, decorate the downstairs. There is cable & Wi-Fi throughout the home & big screen TVs with DVDs in bedroom. Each floor has it's own mini splits to control heat and cool which adds warmth to the living & dining areas. Kitchen seats 6 comfortably with open floor plan to main living area. Also the kitchen island is great for extra sitting and food prep area. Kitchen has a gas stove, newer appliances and fully stocked: coffee maker, toaster, crock pot, knives, dishes, pots and pans, glasses. All bedrooms have pillows, comforters, blankets & sheets. All bathrooms have fresh clean towels. First floor has a master bedroom with a queen size bed & bathroom. The first floor also has a laundry area with washer & dryer and lots of storage. Game area in the main garage has a large air hockey table for your enjoyment. There are 3 bedrooms which includes the master suite with queen bed that has its own sitting area, large closet and updated bathroom The other two rooms are upstairs loft with 4 twin beds and the attic conversion has 2 full and 3 twin bed. Plus plenty of space for mats or sleeping bags. The upstairs has an updated bathroom with rain shower. This 2nd floor is dedicated to the kids or smaller families and has it's own TV and dvd player.

The backyard area has a dedicated firepit area with seating for plenty of guest. There is also a grill right out the front door that's plumbed directly to the gas line. There are additional chairs in the garage to spend time in the beautiful outdoors. There is plenty of wildlife to see. If you are any early riser, you could get lucky and see the elk sleeping right in the yard. Enjoy!

What makes this property unique

Great for larger groups and exceptional value. There is nearby fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, ATV rides, hunting and bird watching are just a few of the activities in the area. Many varieties of birds make this area their home. Hunters, we're conveniently located in Game & Fish unit #23. Anglers will appreciate our immediate proximity to area lakes and streams.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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