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The Tonto House...where adventure lives!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Tonto Basin, AZ
  • Place, Theodore Roosevelt Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Apache Lake
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Tonto National Monument
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · 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!

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please set thermostat to 70 degrees
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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

Property # 2247672vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Salt River. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.
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Tonto Basin, AZ

What's nearby

  • Theodore Roosevelt Lake - 12 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Apache Lake - 26 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Tonto National Monument - 29 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 45 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery - 57 min drive - 52.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butcher Hook - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Punkin Center Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Reno Creek Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alfonsos Mexican Food - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M&M Reno Creek Café - ‬6 min drive

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Tonto House...where adventure lives!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

This family-friendly Tonto Basin holiday home is located on a lake, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tonto National Forest, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Salt River and Apache Lake. Windy Hill Recreation Site and Barnhardt Trailhead are also within 25 miles (40 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. 117 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ale M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great , rooms were big and lots of closet space. Great outdoor area. Reasonable distance from the Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with plenty of room. View was amazing. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying here for a friends lake getaway. Love this house, the location and how great the hosts are! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, spacious, dog friendly, clean, outdoor space is beautiful, comfortable beds, big screen tv's and the pool table is a lot of fun too. We've come here for years and it never disappoints!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home in a beautiful setting
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2026
Thank you Jerry for your kind words about the Tonto House We were so glad to have you back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. Beautiful weather, beautiful home, beautiful outdoor sitting area. Thank you for such a wonderful get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Thank you, Jerry for your kind words Peggy and I hope to have you again so glad that Tonto house gave you what you needed. Best wishes Greg and Peggy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house wonderful views. Very clean and a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

keith S w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying in the Tonto house where the adventure lives!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family trip and really enjoyed staying at the Tonto house. Great communication with owners! We spent most of our time riding the trails in the area, then came home and sat out on patio and grilled. It had a big fenced in area for dogs. I would love to come back sometime!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ernest G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the house beautiful desert backyard. Can’t wait to visit again! Greg and Peggy are excellent hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2025
Thank you Ernest for the good review we enjoyed having you and look forward to seeing you again all the best Greg and Peggy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is truly a gem! It’s so quiet and the views are spectacular! My husband and I ended up spending more time at the house than we did with family because we were having so much fun. We played pool and horseshoes and took a hike.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melanie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bed slept amazing! Views were amazing. House was very clean. Would be nice if the bedrooms had tvs. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Lake Trip

Love the area of the house as well as how close it is to the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla H.

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

Cozy/fun lake getaway

We absolutely loved the property! It was spacious and clean and comfy! We enjoyed the outside patio area and bbq along with the pool table! We’ll definitely book again for our next Roosevelt trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Father's Day Weekend

Property is very comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay and proximity to the lake. We'll be back :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always enjoy staying at Tonto house. Its always clean and beautiful. Its in a quiet, peaceful area and has an excellent view. The owners are easy to communicate with as well!! Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
We always enjoy having Sabrina and guests! Best wishes from Greg and Peggy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

great place

everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Thank you Richard for you review of your stay at the Tonto House. We enjoyed having you and hope to see you again. Best wishes, Greg and Peggy
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2023
Thank you Dave for your kind review. We enjoyed having you and want you to think of the Tonto House as your home away from home when ever you need to get away. Best wishes, Greg and Peggy

About the host

Hosted by Sara 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.

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