You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Balcony
Barbecue
Pet-friendly
Refrigerator
Internet
Onsite parking available
Explore the area
Mount Lemmon, AZ
Pusch Ridge Wilderness
Place, Pusch Ridge Wilderness
2 min drive
Mt Lemmon Ski Valley
Place, Mt Lemmon Ski Valley
3 min drive
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory
Place, Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory
8 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Forest Hermitage With Creek. Close To Everything!
Imagine waking up to the sounds of birds chirping and the trickling of water from the creek as you sip your favorite hot drink from the balcony among the pine and fir trees. This cabin is just a stone's throw away from town center with a food shop right across the street, but is a true mountain hermitage where you can unplug and unwind from all your concerns. And with fast Wifi, you can do your best work remotely amidst the serenity of nature while a fresh mountain breeze blows.
THE SPACE
This is a 70 year old rustic cabin - 900 sq. ft. with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, built into the mountain side and accessible via approximately 30 stairs with open side rails. It may creak and squeak on occasion, but that's just its personality and part of a real cabin experience. Please note that as there are steps to ascend and the balcony is not fully child-proofed, being elevated, you will need to be careful if you bring young children.
GUEST ACCESS
The whole cabin is for you! There is self-entry with a code that you will receive upon booking.
*** WINTER ACCESS ***
In the Winter months, you will most likely need to have a 4x4 vehicle, all wheel drive, and/or snow chains, to rent the cabin, since mountain access is restricted to such when there is snow/ice on the road. Please stay up to date with weather conditions and call the Road Conditions Line for updates, which can be found by googling: "mt lemmon road conditions line" (I'm not allowed to post the phone number or link here)
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
Concerning trash, the mountain has a "pack it in and pack it out" policy, as Mt. Lemmon has no trash service available. It must be taken with you off of the mountain. Any trash leftover will incur a $75 fee per bag.
2 smaller pets up to 30 lbs. maximum (each pet) are allowed, any violations to this rule will incur a $50 fee.
There is cell service on the mountain. As for cell data, T-Mobile and AT&T work very well and Verizon gets some coverage in the evenings and early mornings.
We have fast WiFi at the cabin! If you stroll into the town center, the community center also has free public WiFi daily. The center is closed during the week but you can access the internet from the benches outside or from the restaurant across the street.
Due to water availability issues on the mountain, please refrain from using the washing machine. As well, sometimes the Mt. Lemmon Water District imposes mountain-wide water restrictions. Please make sure to check for any current restrictions before your stay at the MtLemmonWater website (I'm not allowed to post an external website link on Airbnb).
The cabin offers a 40 inch Smart TV for you to enjoy all your favorite movies on the Internet (Netflix, Amazon, etc.).
The cozy fireplace is for your enjoyment, as well, but you must bring your own firewood, which may be purchased at the general store down the street.
There are USB outlets on the back of the end table next to the love seat in the main living room.
There are extra linens in the bedroom with the queen bed.
The water is mountain spring water and drinkable!
Please avoid using the microwave and the oven/stove at the same time, as this may cause the electrical circuit breaker to trip.
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Due to the cabin size, no more than 4 guests are allowed to stay, and parties are not allowed. A fee will be assessed for unapproved guests.
Trash must be taken with you off of the mountain, as there is no trash service on the mountain. Any trash leftover will incur a $75 fee per bag.
Due to water availability issues on the mountain, please refrain from using the washing machine.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 3501598vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Mount Lemmon
Summerhaven, a neighbourhood in Mount Lemmon, is home to this cabin. Santa Catalina Mountains and Mount Bigelow reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory and Catalina Neighborhood Park.
Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Mount Bigelow - 23 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Tucson International Airport (TUS) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
Mt. Lemmon Cookie Cabin - 2 min walk
Sawmill Run Restaurant - 8 min walk
Beyond Bread - 3 min walk
Iron Door Restaurant - 4 min drive
Dinning Hall - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Hermitage With Creek. Close To Everything! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Forest Hermitage With Creek. Close To Everything!?
As of 20 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Forest Hermitage With Creek. Close To Everything! on 14 Dec 2026 start from AU$681, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Forest Hermitage With Creek. Close To Everything!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Forest Hermitage With Creek. Close To Everything!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Forest Hermitage With Creek. Close To Everything!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Forest Hermitage With Creek. Close To Everything! located?
Located in Summerhaven, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Pusch Ridge Wilderness and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mt Lemmon Ski Valley and Santa Catalina Mountains. Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter Observatory is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a much needed quick 2 night get-away and was everything we hoped for! The house is the perfect “cabin in the woods” and comes with a large, comfortably shaded deck to sit and enjoy a good book and soak up the Mt Lemmon ambience and 75 degree weather. The furnishings indoors were extremely comfortable and welcoming and maintained that cabin feel. It is a perfect location to celebrate Christmas or even Christmas in July!
The cabin fantastic for my family of 3, we had a very wounderful time in the cabin. The cabin is within walking distances to the center of town. I Would recommend this place who is looking to get away!
I love the maturity of the trees and the seclusion the fireplace was warm and the proximity to town was nice when on many hikes had an enjoyable weekend
The Forest Hermitage was a great getaway to the pines. The rustic cabin was clean and comfortable for our family of 4- 2 adults and 2 small pups. The location was perfect! Just a few steps from the main road and village. Close to the Faul Preservation Area, Mint Springs trail and the Marshall Gulch. Food options are limited in the village, I highly recommend bringing food to cook at the cabin. There is an outdoor grill (we did not use) and a small, adequate kitchen- no dishwasher or garbage disposal, essential pots and pans. Both bedrooms have closets and dressers available for clothes storage. There is a queen sized bed in the main and twin beds in the second room. The bathroom looked like it was recently upgraded. The vaulted ceilings and exposed beams really added to the overall rustic, cabin feel. We enjoyed coffee, bird watching and just listening to the creek from the deck every morning. For pets, there is no designated dog run area, but plenty of space; you may just need to stay with your pup so they don’t wander off. The easiest way to get to the house is via the steps, unloading and loading your car will require multiple trips. There is an unfinished driveway, but it was very steep and soft from the recent rains. Marsha was very helpful and always just a text message away. Overall a great experience, Summerhaven is a jewel in the desert. The views on the drive up were incredible.
This Cabin was spacious but Cozy. A warm comfortable feeling with or without the fireplace burning. I most definitely will rent this Cabin again. Had everything needed from board games (which we didn't use) to a kitchen knife. Spent most of our time enjoying the weather on the balcony during the day and fireplace at night.
Beautiful cabin close to restaurants and trailheads. Host was very informative and easy to communicate with. Will definitely recommend we will return!
ely recommend and turn!
The cabin was beautiful. The feel, the atmosphere and all around comfort was amazing. Summer haven was a fun little town to visit, and super quiet. The trails were fun fishing was good. And the owner was great. Check in was seamless and got to us with what few questions we had pretty quick. Thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2024
You are welcome back anytime! Thank you for the kind review, we are SOO glad you had an excellent stay.
We enjoyed our stay at Summerhaven to the max, even though the weather was quite cold already. The cabin was well equipped and meets all listed specifications, also check in was easily done. Definitely a recommendation!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
Thank you for visiting us, we welcome you back anytime!
Overall, we loved it. We would just like beds to be addressed. Mattress was very hard. Great location and proximity to Main Street. Beautiful location and perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying at The Forest Hermitage, I am glad you enjoyed your visit. Have a blessed day!
I really did appreciate the trip we did so many things in such a short period of time the cabin was cozy the fireplace worked amazing the steps Can be a little bit much if you're older the environment of the area was great located right in the center of Winter Haven, The host was nice enough to let us in a little early the place was clean and I really appreciated the cabin aesthetics, We had an amazing time we baked cookies lit the fireplace made gingerbread houses we even set up our Christmas tree and opened up our gifts there it was a great experience I kind of wish it snowed when we finally went down The next day it started to rain in Tucson so it started to snow on mount lemon Overall I would say this is a pretty good place if you're looking for a spacious house you may want to look elsewhere but if you're looking for a very intimate setting a very cozy relaxing area with a beautiful view on the balcony this is your spot
My kids, grandkids and I really enjoyed our stay in this cabin! It was a true mountain experience! Nicely furnished. The beds were comfortable.
The only complaint woul d be the need for a decent spatula. There was only one, which was just really little. :-) There were BBQ spatulas but that proved too difficult to flip pancakes with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2024
Thank you Misty! We are glad you had a wonderful time!
Lovely old rustic cabin. Comfortable couches and bed. Simple, adequate kitchen. (No toaster at this time.) We were lucky to be there when it snowed. Property keeper cleared the driveway. Main road and highway were cleared early in the day. We had no trouble driving down the mountain in our 4-wheel drive. Long stairway to get to the cabin. Good communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Robin E.
6 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Visit from the Midwest
Place was comfortable. Could not connect to WiFi. The password that was given never worked. So I could not connect to VRBO the entire visit. Frustrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Thanks Robin for staying! I wish you would have told me you had problems connecting, I would have guided you on how to enter the password properly. All the best on your future stays!
The cabin was well stocked with all the essentials and amazing deck surrounded by trees every window you look at all you see is trees. It’s beautiful! We used the grill every night to cook, and since it was super windy outside, we decided to roast our s’mores inside with the fireplace.. there was an option for like a a fire with a grill maybe for charcoal, but it was just too windy to utilize that it is April in in Arizona, which is completely normal. A short walk to the little shops and cafés in Summer Haven and there are two hiking trails nearby. We did one of them. It is a moderate hike though, and you can definitely feel it, especially with the elevation. The shower was nice and hot and they had body soap, shampoo and conditioner for use. Inthe kitchen there was dish soap to use as well. The cabinet is stocked with extra blankets for being cozy and lots of games which we played a lot of Yahtzee! I do suggest if you were able to bring bigger logs for the fireplace do so because the wood bundles you get from the general store they’re tiny and don’t produce a very good fire and you go through it really quickly. it was a very relaxing stay and was sad to leave the mountain back down to the valley in Tucson. The pictures in the listing are completely accurate what you see is what you’re gonna get.