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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Payson, AZ
  • Place, Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Mazatzal Casino
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Payson Golf Course
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private Forest Cabin with Wrap-Around Deck, Fireplaces & Unlimited Hiking

A True Secluded Forest Escape.

The best part of our cabin? Miles of national forest right in your backyard.

Tucked at the end of a private drive and surrounded by tall pines, this 2,100 sq ft cabin sits on 2 private acres backing directly to open forest—no houses behind you, no through traffic, just nature.

If you’re looking to unplug, explore, and relax in total privacy, you’ve found it.

About the Space:

2,100 sq ft cabin on 2 private acres backing miles of national forest

- Wrap-around deck with forest views
- Indoor fireplace + outdoor fire ring (fire restrictions permitting)
- Hammocks and outdoor seating for relaxing

Location & Access:

~6 min to Water Wheel Falls, ~25 min to downtown Payson

1 mile of county-maintained dirt/gravel road; AWD/4WD recommended in snow/heavy rain, all other times any vehicle is appropriate.

Connectivity: Starlink internet (up to ~70 Mbps — weather dependent)

Guest access: Digital front door lock code provided.

- Guest count strictly enforced
- Exterior video surveillance for safety
- No parties, events, or unregistered visitors

Pets

- Up to 2 medium-sized dogs with pet deposit
- No pets on furniture; $75 additional hair removal fee may apply
- Large kennel provided

Fire & Roads

- Firewood not supplied; bring your own
- Harvesting wood on property is not allowed
- Outside fires not permitted during local fire bans
- Road is dirt/gravel — AWD/4WD recommended in extreme weather

Nature Notes

- Forest wildlife (deer, elk, turkey, javelina) & insects (of all kinds) can be part of the experience

Important Septic system notice: Only wastewater and provided toilet paper may be flushed. No wipes, feminine products, Kleenex, etc. Violations causing clogs will result in a $300 fee.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Tonto National Forest. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and in-room jetted baths in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Tonto National Forest and 12.8 miles (20.6 km) from Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout
Private Forest Cabin with Wrap-Around Deck, Fireplaces & Unlimited Hiking offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Payson cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

ONLY waste water and the supplied toilet paper are permitted down any drain. A $300 septic cleaning fee will be applied if this rule is not followed.
Harvesting wood for fire on property is not permitted. Most gas stations in Payson offer firewood for sale. Please plan accordingly.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Up to 1 large or 2 small dogs. $45 pet fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Private Forest Cabin with Wrap-Around Deck, Fireplaces & Unlimited Hiking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Емил Р.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a fantastic relaxing and peaceful stay with so much availability to hike and enjoy nature. The fenced in yard is perfect for your pup and also the wrap around deck has gates so they don't escape. Nice large home with plenty of sleeping space and 2.5 bathrooms. Brick is very prompt in replying to messages and accommodating! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn B., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful family cabin-pet friendly!

We had a lovely 12 night stay. The property is homey and welcoming to guests and pets. Having the crate and pen plus a fenced yard were wonderful! We did run out of paper products and dish and laundry detergents-and it’s quite the trip to the store so that was disappointing not to have enough supplied for our stay. And the house could use a bit of TLC-broken furniture (living room, dining room and patio) and a/c that wasn’t cooling upstairs. But the house and patio are laid out well and the owner super to work with. We’ll book again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J., Surprise, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Beautiful quiet getaway. Dog friendly and fenced in area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice clean and quiet

Very happy with the overall experience with this rental! I definitely plan on using it again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nonilyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kierstin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Great cabin close enough to town for any exploration but far enough in the mountains to be in nature, slept 9 of us a dog perfectly and met all our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

A Christmas for the memories book

This cabin was truly awesome! It was nicely secluded and backed up to forest land where we were able to take walks with the family. It was extremely clean and was stocked with all necessities as well as many fun amenities. The host was very responsive, helpful and easy to work with. Our family enjoyed our time at Whispering Pines and would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank F., San Tan Valley

Liked: Cleanliness

Payson cabin

Perfect getaway. Great property. Lovely cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent family cabin for a getaway

We loved our stay here - everything was just as described, very comfortable and spacious. Kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfy, property was great. Communication was excellent and check in/out was very simple. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

Our family took a short trip but will be back in the future. Great property and neighborhood. Very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, very nice home and very pet friendly

The stay was Great! 7 min drive from water wheel waterfall parking . The home is fenced which is nice for the dogs . My family and another family stayed . A total of 10 of us. Plenty of bed/sleeping space . Nice clean home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The owners of the property were awesome, friendly informative. The house was beautiful. The 2 acres was just amazing to walk out. The forest was quiet .elk coming up walking around the house. It was just an amazing place. Probably one of the best places I’ve ever rented.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merilee R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best property for a large dog and elk viewing

The gates at both ends of the balcony and the large fenced in area make this home the perfect place to take your dog. We saw 4-5 elk every single day we were there. It was lovely. Our host was very kind and responsive to all our needs. He always responded to my inquiries within minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We truly enjoyed our stay. The owner was very responsive, which was appreciated
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family cabin

We loved our stay at this cabin. My four teens all had space to spread out with comfortable family areas for us to spend time together. The property was the perfect secluded cabin we were looking for and we even had elk come visit us every evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great getaway in the woods! The cabin was well stocked with everything we needed for cooking, relaxing and having fun. It was so nice being able to take our dog on vacation with us and the fenced backyard meant he could be outside worry-free. There were even dog bowls and a dog bed for him! The cabin backs up to a fully wooded area and we truly felt like we were isolated since any neighboring houses are not in view. The hammocks and stash of puzzles, coloring books and board games kept the whole family busy. Would definitely recommend this place for a family getaway and we will be back for sure! Host is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space

Great stay for our family of 6. Lots of room to spread out. Great area for side by side trail riding. Nice place to disconnect. Owner very responsive to a last minute request and was very accomodating.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Love the cabin, location and the property. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

26th Anniversary Get Away ! :)

This property is the perfect place to enjoy peace and quiet; spend time with your dog(s); relax and read in the hammocks; go hiking; ride RZR's on the off-road trails and enjoy being away from the city. We had an absolutely AWESOME time! Thank you! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

IRMA M., Buckeye

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and peaceful

The cabin was exactly what I was looking for, for the kiddos spring break. The backyard goes into the Forrest which was beautiful. It was quiet and peaceful, which is what I needed and relaxing on the hammock made it perfect. We enjoyed s’mores by the fire and my little one loved the tree swing. We will be back and already recommend to friends :)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly what we needed!

We chose this property for a quick spring break getaway and we're not disappointed. We loved the secluded nature of the property and the proximity to hiking trails in the area. About a 30 minute drive to Payson and Pine, easy to get to and the roads were well maintained with the snow we received. Saw cows and javelina in the neighborhood and a coyote in the yard. The house itself was great, plenty of space for the 4 of us, with a huge kitchen great for meals. We also loved playing Ringo and the game closet was stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory G.

Liked: Cleanliness

exceeded expectations

I wanted to leave a negative review to keep others away from this gem :) It was an amazing stay - we will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

I can't say enough about this place. It has it all! Hiking, fire pit, hammocks, wrap around deck, Elk in the yard, privacy, clean and the owner is very responsive. I highly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect! Exceeded expectations. Stay here!

I could go on for pages and pages about everything that was great about our experience here, but the short answer is just a resounding "Yes!". Miles of uninterrupted forest out the back door. We were greeted by grazing elk 40 feet away when we pulled up. Property is secluded, quiet, at the end of the road, but short drive back to town if you forget something. Brick is a great host. Attentive, quick response, down to earth. Like talking to a friend. We were as comfortable here as at our own house, and are already planning our next trip back. PS - Oh my, the stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023