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Very Private Horse Friendly Dog Friendly Cabin in the Pines

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Exterior
Looking from kitchen to living area.
TV DVD and VHS player.Lots No cable or dish service,but we have many movies!
Breakfast bar.
1941 Hot point electric stove works great!!!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 665.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Payson, AZ
  • Mazatzal Casino
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Payson Golf Course
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Woods Canyon Lake
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Payson, AZ (PJB)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Very Private Horse Friendly Dog Friendly Cabin in the Pines

The cabin was completely renovated in 2011 with a strong feeling of the old west.The large stone fireplace along with propane heat keep the cabin warm and cozy. The spacious upstairs loft features queen size and full size beds. There is one single rollaway available for extra sleeping downstairs. Kids love the separate bunk house out back. Kitchen has all the features of a modern home with a dinning table and bar. Bathroom has a shower/vintage claw foot tub combo along with a washer and dryer. All towels, linens and paper products are provided. There is a covered wrap around porch that features views of Myrtle Point, gorgeous pine, juniper and oak trees. Renters can relax around the table on the porch which has plenty of room to enjoy an outside meal. A year round spring attracts wildlife with frequent viewings of elk and turkey. We encourage you to bring your horses -- the riding is fantastic in the Tonto National Forest, which is right through the back gate. There are two 12x12 clean horse pens. Water provided. Renters are responsible for their horses feed and vet supplies.
We do not allow ATVs on the property except during hunting seasons. There is a 4 adult limit.

Property manager

Gino Ater
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children of all ages are most welcome!!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit

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. Rim Country Museum and Myra's Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery. 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

  • Mazatzal Casino - 39 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Payson Golf Course - 43 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Woods Canyon Lake - 52 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 56 min drive - 54.9 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 87 min drive - 62.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Double D Restaurant & Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Zane Grey Saloon - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Double D Store and Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Double D Bar and Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Zane Grey Country Barbecue at Kohl's Ranch Lodge - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Very Private Horse Friendly Dog Friendly Cabin in the Pines pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Very Private Horse Friendly Dog Friendly Cabin in the Pines?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very Private Horse Friendly Dog Friendly Cabin in the Pines?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Very Private Horse Friendly Dog Friendly Cabin in the Pines located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cabin in Payson is steps from Tonto National Forest and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Payson Golf Course are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Uwe K.

Great Stay - Best place to relax

This place is fabulous! It is the perfect get away for relaxation and quietness. The log cabin is surrounded by woods and nature. Still lots of things to discover on the forest trails and small hikes. The log cabin has a great wood fireplace and Gino provided lots of firewood. Necessities are included, so you just need to bring food and your toiletries. We arrived on Christmas Eve and Gino has kindly set up a Christmas tree for us! The fire was already running so we came from the cold to a warm, cozy cabin. Gino was very welcoming and was helpful throughout our stay. He provided excellent directions to get to the cabin, and also gave several recommendations of places to visit around here, so don't be shy to ask him for advise or any questions you may have. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will definitely come back again when we have the opportunity. Thank you again Gino for sharing this great place with us! The more detail you can provide the better: Was the listing description accurate regarding the location, layout, facilities, etc? => Yes! The property is exactly as described and as shown on the pictures. Was the property clean, was it well-maintained, etc? => The property was very well maintained and everything was clean. Did the owner provide good customer service? => Gino was very helpful - you cannot ask for more customer service!!! Would you recommend this property to a friend or relative? => Absolutely - Already done!

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keara V.

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

Cute cabin!! We enjoyed being in the mountains !

We had a blast! Having no internet/cell service was tough. A little far off the path from the city but still enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis S.

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

Too short

Cabin is as stated. It is very deep in the woods. Payson is 40 minutes away. There is a small general store about 3 miles. Unfortunately, we couldn't stay but a few hours. Our rescue kitten fell from the lift, luckily she wasn't hurt. But it would've been hard to sleep knowing it could happen again. We don't blame Gino, just didn't work out. Don't let this review sway you. If you like seclusion, this is the place. because our rescue kitten
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa C.

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

Cabin

Nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Great Rustic Cabin Getaway

We had a great stay… right next to the national forest and the cabin has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Wonderful Weekend!

Nice getaway location. Host was very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

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

Great place to stay

Rustic and well appointed, anazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

rosie f.

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

Cabin in the woods

We had a great stay… plenty of stuff to do and the cabin has everything u need…
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Great location

Had a great trip and Gino went above and beyond for our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

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

Wonderful

Gino is an absolute rockstar when it comes with being a host as well as someone to spend time with. It was such a pleasure to get away and unplug from the daily grind of the city. The cabin is clean, quaint, beautifully tucked away in the pines which truly makes you feel connected to the environment. Thank you for everything Gino, my wife and are can’t wait to come and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

My fiancé and I had the most perfect stay at the cabin. Gino was a spectacular host. The cabin is perfectly suited - and we had everything we needed for a comfortable and blissful stay. We even got engaged there - so needless to say we’ll be back. Thank you Gino - and thank you Nigel!!!❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

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

Nice rustic cabin

We had a good time and enjoyed meeting Nigel, and the beautiful forest ambience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet T.

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

Cozy/remote

Our second time back and it’s still the perfect place to get away. The cabin is cozy and welcoming and located in such a beautiful place. Gino was very helpful if anything was needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Adorable cabin in the woods.

This cabin was perfect for our girls getaway. We wanted some thing off the beaten path to relax and unwind, and this fit the bill Gino is a wonderful host. Very communicative always responding within 24 hours or less. The house was exactly as it was described. The directions were clear and we had no issues. We saw elk in the backyard across the fence. Air conditioning was perfect and overall we had a wonderful time and I would definitely come back, it is a rustic lodging and is secluded. Which is what we wanted and why we chose this place. It was easy enough to get into Payson. We also went to Willow Lake and had no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H., Glendale AZ

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

Quiet and Peaceful

If you're looking to escape, want to get away from it all, this is the place. Backing up to just the forest, the elk put on a wonderful show early in the morning. Hike right from the gate. There's a spring that flows behind the property that wildlife come to visit. During the night the forest sounds will serenade you to sleep. It was absolutely the best! Gino was the perfect host, a very kind-hearted man. He checked in daily to make sure all was well. The cabin took me back to my childhood with the vintage/cabin/western look; very similar to the cabin my parents built when I was young back in MI. Bed linens, throws, guilts and towels were top notch. Gino recently put in AC so we were very comfortable despite the unusual high temps. Even our Lab, Annabelle, had the best time playing with Nigel, Gino's Irish Wolfhound, hiking with us and looking for wildlife. We already miss it and we'll be back again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

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

Nice quiet getaway

Gino was exceedingly friendly and gave us tips on the best times to see elk as well as other great destinations across Arizona. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joe and Jeana S.

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

Easter weekend get away

Beautiful rustic cabin with breathtaking views of nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

lindsey v.

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

Perfect weekend get away

Our weekend get away was great! The little cabin was perfect! Beautiful back yard with a flowing creek. National forest behind the cabin for endless hiking. We brought our 2 dogs and they got along great with The owners dog, Nigel. Cute little restaurant/bar down the road. We would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Slice of heaven

Quaint cabin with full accommodations. Host was excellent and very helpful. Fully recommend this property to anyone wanting a secluded and serene environment to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Christmas cabin

Stayed at the cabin the past 2 Christmases. I love the small rustic cabin it’s so peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Best family getaway!

What a relaxing weekend we had! Gino is a great host and made us feel very welcome! Our 3 dogs got along well with Nigel, Gino's dog/small horse. We had plenty to do and see right outside the cabin, and it's a short drive to Woods Canyon Lake. Gino kept us stocked with wood for the fireplace. We enjoyed looking through and watching old movies. Thank you Gino! This was exactly what we wanted/needed for us all to reconnect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deena C.

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

Awesome get away cabin

My husband, dog, a I loved our stay in the cozy cabin. We enjoyed the location and the host was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Exactly what we were looking for

The property was exactly as listed - rustic and away from town. This is just what we wanted. Gino was great - proactive communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Beautiful Autumn Getaway

We are so happy to have found this wonderful cozy cabin to take time away and celebrate a birthday and relax. The cabin was very comfortable, warmed by a nice wood fireplace as well as efficient electric heaters. We slept great in the loft bedroom, enjoying the gorgeous night sky and mountainside view from the upstairs windows. Another plus was not having TV reception which forced us to unplug and reconnect with each other, read and just "be"! Our labrador had the time of his life playing with Nigel the Irish Wolfhound and exploring all the scents and sounds on the property. Gino was a gracious and responsive host, and we hope to be able to return in the near future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gino Ater

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I live next to the cabin in a log home I built in 1986. I also own the old log ranch house on the property that dates back to 1898, which I am renovating.

Why they chose this property

I bought my land in 1984 with the intent of building a vacation home. Having grown up in Tempe, my family would often come up to the Rim area for fun. After completion of my home I seemed to spend more time here and less in Tempe. In 1993 I moved here full time.

What makes this property unique

Privacy. Solitude. Wildlife. Excellent hiking and horseback riding. The views from almost any where on the property are incredible. The spring behind the cabin attracts all sorts of wildlife

Languages:

English

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