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Custom log cabin, walk out back gate to National Forest, very private-remodeled

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Summer time in the cool pines with nice flagstone patio to enjoy the forest view
Cabin at night.
A winter wonderland in the tall ponderosa pines that backs to national forest
The open and light living room area includes a wood burning stove.
New lighting in the kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pinetop, AZ
  • Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hon-Dah Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Woodland Lake Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Show Low, AZ (SOW-Show Low Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Custom log cabin, walk out back gate to National Forest, very private-remodeled

Welcome to our 'Knotty But Nice' cabin!

Our 'Knotty But Nice' cabin features the perfect blend of rustic and modern with all the amenities that you will need. Escape the city to one of the few true log cabins in the area. Our cabin is located in the beautiful Pinetop Lakes Country Club on a heavily wooded 1/2 acre lot. Walk out the back door and into the National Forest where there are miles of forest to explore while hiking, mountain biking, running, and ATV riding or enjoy the forest from the large covered wrap around deck with a beautiful flagstone patio with outdoor seating. In addition, Giant Jenga, horseshoes, brand new Weber gas grill and WIFI are available for you to use while at the cabin. Very private and peaceful location with easy access year round and only minutes to shopping, dining, and Pinetop festivals. One mile to golf and horseback riding, 5 minutes to Hon-Dah Casino, 30 minutes to Sunrise Ski area.

The 22' cathedral ceiling and tall windows in the great room provide plenty of natural light and the cozy wood burning stove will keep you warm on chilly mountain nights. Although the wood burning stove is nice, it is not the only heat source as there also is thermostat controlled gas heat. Our cabin is beautifully decorated with newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops, slate backsplash, all new stainless steel appliances and a new slate hearth and log railing staircase. There are 2 bedrooms on the first floor (1 king log bed, 1 queen log bed) along with a full bath. The huge master suite (1 king log bed) in the loft has a reading area and en suite fully remodeled bathroom. A lot of room in the loft for the kids to play on the new very plush carpet.

Keywords: Pinetop Country Club, cabin, golf, ski, ski area, ski chalet, ski resort, Sunrise, hiking, luxury, Pinetop Lakes, Pinetop-Lakeside, log, dining, fishing, rustic

Property manager

Mary Jo Venturelli
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Completely fenced backyard.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only, do not throw butts on the ground.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Pinetop

Located in Pinetop-Lakeside, this cabin is in the mountains. Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club and Bison Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pinetop, AZ

What's nearby

  • Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hon-Dah Casino - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Ponderosa Plaza - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Woodland Lake Park - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Rainbow Lake - 17 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Show Low, AZ (SOW-Show Low Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinetop Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Zeke's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge Sports Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Clark's Steak House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Darbi's Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom log cabin, walk out back gate to National Forest, very private-remodeled pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom log cabin, walk out back gate to National Forest, very private-remodeled?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom log cabin, walk out back gate to National Forest, very private-remodeled?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom log cabin, walk out back gate to National Forest, very private-remodeled located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club. Ponderosa Plaza and Woodland Lake Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 81 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy H., Oro Valley

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

Great location

Location and outdoor view was good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Comfortable getaway for families to enjoy!

Clean property, great location and comfortable accommodations! Kitchen was impressively well stocked with cooking items. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

Relaxing get away

We enjoyed the location because it wad quiet and serene. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollis M.

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

Beautiful property

The cabin and property are lovely. The beds and pillows were comfortable too. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A.

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

Great property!

We really enjoyed out stay in the cabin. Everything was in great order and the home was very comfortable, clean and accessible. The host, Mary Jo, was responsive and provide simple instructions for access and check out. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Erika V.

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

Few details

Fridge and sink had a bit of smell, few spider webs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

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

This was the end of a 3 week road trip.

What a great place to end our trip before returning to the heat in Phoenix. Comfortable beds, Loved looking out into the pines. Very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

judy s.

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

Cabin with a view

The yard backs up to national forest making for great hiking right in your back yard. Cabin was so cute and clean. We loved it
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisela B.

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

Best place to stay while in Pinetop!

This was our 2nd time staying at the knotty but nice cabin. Our family loves everything about this cozy place. It’s in a very nice community and the property itself has a lovely big-fenced backyard looking out into the forest. Close drive to everything. A great place to stay during a snowy winter or during the summer months. We have made it the place to stay when traveling up to Pinetop-Lakeside.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheralyn G.

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

Lovely home and property

The home is located in a great neighborhood with the backyard open to the forest. The cabin is cozy and there is a woodburning fireplace to use. Quick response from owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Unbeatable view, quiet neighborhood, beautiful cabin

We spent hours sitting in the back yard watching the wildlife and listening to the trees. The location is remote enough to be incredibly peaceful but yet just minutes from town. It was the perfect location for our event close by. The rooms were very comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, and fun outside games are provided. We honestly spent very little time inside, the back yard was so amazing. You can go out the back gate and walk for miles. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dorinda D.

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

Beautiful backyard view

Such a pretty and quiet area backing onto the forest. The cabin was cute, clean and well-stocked. We had a wonderful stay except the ants around the patio chairs didn’t allow us to fully enjoy the backyard which is the very best part of this property. The owners were very responsive. We hope to return again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M., Scottsdale, AZ

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

It was great!!

What a great spot - tucked into a very nice neighborhood with a beautiful forest just steps away. Our experience exceeded our expectations. Loved it all!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

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

A GREAT THANKSGIVING!

Before talking about our stay I must mention a little about the character of the home owners…we booked this home months in advance hoping to find a house backing up to Forest Service land where we could look out at nothing but trees…it was important to us. As Thanksgiving neared we heard from Mary Jo who informed us that they had been waiting since September to get a new refrigerator but had been delayed time and time again by the supplier. She was kind to let us know about the unexpected situation and hoped that the fridge would arrive in time for our stay. She made every effort to make this right whether we wanted to cancel or take the risk of no refrigerator over Thanksgiving. She left the ball in our court and was so apologetic despite it not being their fault. We discussed our options and decided that the first Thanksgiving didn’t have a fridge so we would make it work one way or another while awaiting the possible delivery right before our arrival. The location was too good to miss out on. Mary Jo was incredibly open and timely in her communication with us and, wouldn’t you know, a Thanksgiving miracle occurred and the fridge arrived the day before we did. Thank you for doing everything you could to make the situation right, Mary Jo! Now to the stay…..Location, location, location! Pinetop is a great community, no matter where you land, but to be in a quiet neighborhood with direct access to Forest Service land…fantastic. Our very busy lives were, thankfully, put on hold while we stayed here with friends for Thanksgiving. The fireplace was cozy and the kitchen enabled us to cook everything up without issue. The kitchen table offered ample space for our game nights. Outside, the neighborhood was calm and quiet for our morning walks and the backyard gate opened to endless miles of beautiful pine forests which we walked every late afternoon listening to the wind in the treetops and the birds chirping without even a hint that the rest of the world existed. We rested well and enjoyed time together…a Thanksgiving to remember. Thank you for offering your home to the four of us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D., Glendale, Arizona

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

Great place to stay

Very nice cabin, beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Perfect location

This cabin is in the perfect location. We loved being able to walk out the back door and into the forest. Restaurants are close by but the kitchen has all the cooking utensils you need for making meals. Our favorite part though was the back deck, sitting out there, drinking coffee and enjoying the rain and cool weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely beautiful cabin!

Cabin was everything and some! Kitchen very well stocked for all your cooking needs. Everything was clean. The backyard and porch was perfect! The woods behind the cabin beautiful and fun to explore. We had such a great time. Def would want to come back when there is snow.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline P.

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

Beautiful cabin for family vacation

We just loved the floor plan of cabin lots of space to enjoy family meals and playing games with the cozy wood burning stove. The backyard has horseshoe pits and plenty of settings to enjoy the weather and lots of different birds.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

michele s.

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

We love this Cabin!

This was the 2nd time we have stayed in this cabin and each time it has been the best. The Cabin is clean and has everything you need to stay at the cabin and play in the snow. We have made many memories here and look forward to more in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl B.

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

Great place

The kids and us loved the cabin :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh M.

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

Remote AND close

The cabin is remote enough that, with one exception, we didn’t see a single person over the entirety of our stay. Back yard opens to forest and it’s SUPER quiet, creating a feeling of seclusion. That said, it’s only a 5 minute drive to the bars and restaurants in Pinetop, I recommend checking out The Den! Just be aware there is no Wi-Fi at the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Beautiful cabin to stay in!

Beautiful and cozy. Family friendly. Outside views are stunning and there’s is a lot to do outside. Owners left bikes that we were able to ride around and see the beauty of what the community has to offer. Easy to fine grocery store and cute little restaurants. The cabin it’s self offers a at home feeling. Kitchen has everything you need to cook and clean. Bedrooms are spacious and very comfy. Living room has a beautiful wood burning stove to enjoy while watching a movie with family or game time. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Gem!

An awesome place. Very clean with rustic warmth. This is the best place we've stayed in up here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Peaceful palace

The pictures do not do this place justice. You walk-in and it’s just so cozy and comfy. Everything was clean and just gorgeous. I loved the antique decor, the backyard was amazing. Everything was better than expected. Thanks Mary.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Jo Venturelli

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Why they chose this property

At 7,265', the elevation provides very comfortable temperatures in the summer, a winter wonderland in the winter, and a mild spring and fall. Easy access to skiing at Sunrise Ski Resort. Pinetop Lakes Country Club is the closest development to Sunrise Ski area and has unmatched access to the National Forest lands. The perfect vacation location for all seasons!

What makes this property unique

Our cabin is very private on a 1/2 acre lot backing to the national forest which is ideal for hiking, mountain biking, running, and riding ATV's.

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