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DE-stress in this quiet, serene cottage. Mountains, Horses, Verde River, Peace.

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Payson, AZ
  • Place, Banner Payson Medical Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
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    ‪19 min walk‬
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    ‪3 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

DE-stress in this quiet, serene cottage. Mountains, Horses, Verde River, Peace.

Super friendly and safe neighborhood, lots of ATV and walking paths. We welcome our guests to 2 cozy bedrooms and a clean, beautifully decorated bathroom. Both beds have SUPER SOFT sheets and pillowcases. :) A water Well is on the premises. Large porch w/ propane blue glass firepit and a propane BBQ. Tables and chairs for outside eating as well. Large front porch has 3 stairs going up. There is a railing on both sides to hold onto and a Watch Your Step sign for your safety. The yard is over 1/3 of an acre, ALL fenced in w/ grass (in the Summer and then leaves and sometimes snow in the winter). Your dogs will LOVE it as much as YOU do! :)

Relax in our nice living room with reclining couches, SUPER SOFT throw blankets, and an electric fireplace/heater to curl up to, a 65" Sony TV. Amazon Firestick TV is there for your streaming/watching pleasure. Wi-fi is hooked up and works good. The kitchen has a 4 burner gas stove, refrigerator/freezer, dish washer, a Keurig coffee maker and coffee, a microwave, and an air fryer. A washer and dryer have their own space next to the kitchen. Fire alarms in ALL rooms and tested regularly. All living amenities available for you and your family! Our living room & kitchen areas are newly floored with beautiful wood and new carpet in both bedrooms. All newly painted and decorated. Clean. We are 4 miles from the local corner store/grill. Beautiful drive from freeway to home with pullovers for viewing. Great views all around. :)

THE EXIT TO THIS PROPERTY FROM THE FRWY IS 10 MILES SOUTH OF TOWN.

PETS: Dogs max: 3 Under 20 lbs. $30 for each dog. Exceptions for all dogs.

A $150 refundable deposit is due to the Host prior to check-in
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Tonto National Forest. You'll find features such as a gym and laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Tonto National Forest and 6 minutes on foot from Banner Payson Medical Center
DE-stress in this quiet, serene cottage. Mountains, Horses, Verde River, Peace. offers its guests a fitness centre, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Payson cottage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Vase with Sand in front yard-Tree next to driveway

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please put thermostat back to what it was on Please turn off lights as they were Please turn off propane on grill and firepit after use
No cats please / after 2 dogs there's an additional $15.00 per stay

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please don't let dogs jump on the beds. Thx :)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: 2 pets $30 $20 for additional No more than 3 dogs

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Vase with Sand in front yard-Tree next to driveway

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 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 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.
Property Registration Number 2983651

DE-stress in this quiet, serene cottage. Mountains, Horses, Verde River, Peace. Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful time. The house is adorable and Jill was wonderful to deal with. The house was clean. The yard was great. Definitely family and pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cooler weather made this stay quite beautiful. The night sky away from the city.Pollution is a sight to see and the cabin is very cozy. The host was responsive and very kind. The mornings are filled with the sound of farmwork and the neighborhood dogs. Everyone waves as they pass each other and I really enjoy this place. Definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful and beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

I’m so happy we found this place. Perfect little house in the perfect spot and Jill makes things so simple. Will definitely be come back as soon as possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
PROPERTY NOT AS DISCRIBED. NOT QUIET, NOT IN PAYSON, NOT A COTTAGE. This property is 30 min south of Payson and about 16 degrees hotter. So if you are coming from Phoenix to get out of the heat, it’s nowhere near the rim. . This is an old and dated double wide. Not the cottage as described. It was 91 degrees inside (102 outside) when we got there. It didn’t cool down for 6 hours. We had to leave and go into Payson instead of cooking the food we brought. It’s located In the town of Gisela, you pass a lot of junk yard/run down properties to get to this place. This is a low rent neighborhood with nosey neighbors. Nice big porch is in poor repair with older but functional furniture. Inside is about the same, Broken and worn down furniture inside with a sticky note that says don’t lean here. Bathroom shower and toilet was dirty. Shower faucet doesn’t work properly and the sink faucet is installed incorrectly. Old food in fridge that is left by the owner. Hand written sticky notes everywhere stating “please excuse” the fridge, porch, blinds, and more. Not quiet. At all. 6am awakening to a multitude of dogs barking and howling, the neighbor has 10 dogs in their fence. They bark a lot! Dogs barking and running loose on the road. Side by sides and quads up and down the road starting about 6am until dark. Someone grinding, hammering, etc, sounds like shop work. The neighbors have horses and pigs. And you have to take your trash with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very disappointed

We feel like we were bamboozled. The reviews from 2024 questioned if this was a trailer and owner stated it was not, referring to it as a cottage. It is a double wide mobile home. We had neighbors stalking us immediately upon pulling in drive and continued entire time there. The mobile home was very clean but air was set on 90 on entry and it took 7 hours to get it to 72 so we literally died in the heat. The main bedroom bed is a queen and was way to small for two adults so we had to sleep seperately. Also, this bed ran downhill so it rolled you to fhe corner. It had seen netter days. The bathroom shower hot is cold and cold is hot and the handles are striped so my husband burned himself trying to get it regulated and warned me moving forward. The toilet had to be jiggled regularly to prevent water running.We also found it weird that the owner stored their food in fridge / freezer and you had to work your supplies around it. Town was 20- 25 mins away and about 16 miles to nearest restaurant and services. The add said de- stress but the road in front of house was constant side hy sides, traffic and 4 wheelers from early am till evening. The entire surroundings are trailers- many run down although a few around were nicer double wides. Nothing against farming and trailers but i do not feel owner was up front about the area you're staying in. We did not feel welcomed here and were sadly disappointed as it did not meet expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better then a hotel 😊

Very very nice and quite neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peg H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, quiet, get away space

We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and wide open space (no neighbors breathing down your neck). You can tell Jill takes pride in ownership. We loved spending mornings and evening on the large, open porch which had a propane fire pit/place. We went for walks through the 'neighborhood' in the mornings and evenings. Lots of dogs, some unleashed, which has nothing to do with Jill, but just a consideration for anyone afraid of dogs. Hiking was close by, which is why we stayed near Payson. Jill emailed me after I booked the property to ensure that I was aware that this was not in the city of Payson. That was nice. She stated it was about 10 miles from Payson. We did not know it was winding roads with switch backs and that 10 miles takes about 15-20 minutes to drive. It IS beautiful country, not complaining, but planning was a must so that we didn't have to take that drive multiple times. I did not know that the listing was a mobile home either. I just think that might be something to add to the listing instead of "cottage". Overall, it was quiet as advertised, and you could certainly destress. Jill was quick to respond to any questions. Check-in and check-out were easy. If your vibe is to escape and and chill at the property for your vacation, this is a great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gene B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not in payson

The property is not in Payson, it's 30 minutes from Payson false advertising. The neighbor works from home Welder, so a generator and banging all day long. Not peaceful at all
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

STEVE R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Recommend

Home decor was well done, remote location, only recommended updates would be to provide accurate address in Vrbo and upgrade mattress in one bedroom
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a really nice place

The house is a very nice property in a very quite location. Even though Vrbo has it in Payson, the property owner reached out to make sure we knew it was 15 miles south of Payson. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kenly R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Payson trip

This is the worst advertised property I’ve ever seen, the address says Payson but it isn’t in Payson. Wouldn’t recommend if wanting to stay in Payson, also won’t be using Vrbo anymore as they allow this kind of misdirection and false advertisement of location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marti H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful & tranquil

Finding this place for me to DE-stress & get some much needed respite was a great mistake of sorts. I waited too long to find something really close to Christopher Creek as my husband attending Camp Brain close by. As it turns out, I was close enough. On top of that my experience with the host and stay at this cottage was one of the best I've had in a long time. Detailed directions to get to the property, full kitchen, comfortable bed, charming tiny community, watching the horses play from the couch, binge watching some Netflix, gorgeous morning on the patio, perfect writing table the kitchen table made, & I could go on. Sadly, I didn't make it down to the river but I'm pretty sure my husband & I will be back for some additional quiet time. If you want to relax but still desire to be relatively close (Payson/Pine is maybe 20/30 minutes one way & Roosevelt Lake is about 25 minutes the other way) & have all the home comforts & technology of being in a city- this is your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dusty D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely House

The home was very clean and very well equipped. There was not one thing we needed that wasn't there. The property was lovely and we enjoyed the cooler weather. Only downside was website says it is half mile from Payson. It is more like 16 miles from downtown (5 miles of curvy road) which prevented trips to town in the dark. We did have a very relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forest G., Mesa, AZ USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Stay in Gisela, AZ

We try to get away from our home over the 4th, due to excessive fireworks and a dog that does not like them. We thought we were headed to Payson, but as it turned out our get away was in Gisela. A small community 13 miles south of Payson. The home is welcoming and comfortable and has everything you need. Roosters crowing every morning when we stepped outside; bull frogs every evening. It was so peaceful I was ready to move. Fenced yard for our small dogs and seating available when outside. There was nothing you could ask for if you are looking for relaxing place from your hectic life.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adventure

A beautiful little gem outside of Payson. We were looking for remote place to let our dog run loose and this for the bill! Only complaint is the back fence is not secure so our pup did get out once. The house it's self is extremely cozy. It's the yard and porch that make this place special because they are beautiful! If you're looking for a place to get some R &R outdoors this is the place for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhonda w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Took my dogs up over new years for some well needed rest and relaxation and we had a blast . The dogs played so hard in the nice fenced in yard and the neighborhood was quiet and we had visits from the cows that were roaming around .jill was great . Thank you Jill we will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House/Inaccurate Location

The house is lovely and provides for a very comfortable stay. The host has gone above and beyond to make it enjoyable and uplifting to stay there. She leaves many handwritten notes, has provided comfortable furnishings and a well stocked kitchen with quality appliances. (I like to cook when I'm on the road) The front porch is large and so welcoming. It provides for many different seating arrangements. The location descriptors in the VRBO listing are inaccurate. It states the house is 0.3 miles from Payson Center, 6 min walk to the hospital and 3-4 minute drive to most restaurants, etc. All of that is incorrect. The house is actually in Gisela a 30 minute drive from Payson. We didn't get the actual address and directions until the day before we traveled so it was too late to get a full refund (the host did offer a 50% refund) and it was too late to try and book another house. We come to Payson often to visit our son's family and be involved in their daily activities. The location of the house complicated that greatly. I did reach out to VRBO to correct the listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Barb S.

Location in Gisela not Payson

Location when booking claims to be in Payson. Only after paying do you get true location which is 18 miles south of Payson. Booked the day before trip so trip was non refundable. We booked to visit snow in Payson only to find out we were not 13 miles from town of Payson like the vague description says but 18 miles below Payson where there was no snow just mud rain and sleete. There is a very long winding road you have to drive on for 5 miles before even getting to the 87 to drive into Payson. The host blames VRBO on the actual location of her listing and takes no responsibility for the misleading information. The house is cozy but the neighborhood has many houses that have collections of junk in their yards. There is also a septic issue in the bathroom with a very foul odor. The heat in the house is mainly a very tiny space heater that makes a squeaking noise intermittently. We tried using the actual heater but every time it was turned on it would be turned off by the host. It’s a nest heater which can be controlled remotely. She would not let it go above 50 degrees. The large reclining couch which faces the tv does not work. Only the small love seat which the far left seat you can barely see the tv from works. This was a very disappointing trip and we were glad when it was over. Informed host of the biggest issue which was the location but she just argues and goes in circles not wanting to fix the problem. It will end up costing her money losing guests because of bad reviews
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time to disconnect

Our stay was exactly what me and my husband needed to relax and disconnect with our dogs. The neighbors and local business was very friendly. The directions and overall checkin process was very helpful and easy to follow. . Would definetely consider staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for family vacation

The cottage and location where great. I came out with my two kids ages 5 & 6 and to my surprise I saw many children around the age of my boys which made us feel a lot more comfortable. The cottage is located about 25 mins below Payson, but I didnt mind the drive since the scenery is beautiful. The host was accommodating and made sure our check in and stay went smoothly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

dravon t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable clean and private

This was my first stay with vrbo and it set the standard high! The host was amazing and communicated through everything. Location was great, about 20 minutes outside of town. Easy access to everything yet private and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice fenced yard fordogs, beautiful scenery

Clean and well stocked home. Owner very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Better than we expected

Upon arriving to the property we found that the place was cute and quaint. The patio was warm and inviting with a lot of shade from nearby trees to allow us to remain cool even in the sun. Plenty of seating and different varieties of seats to enjoy the patio in any way you choose. There are a few games on the property to enjoy. The 5 foot fence surrounding the property was very secure which allowed our hyper activw black mouth cur the ability to run play and unleash all of his zoomies with no worries about his safety. The interior of the house had two very cosy and well decorated rooms. Living room had all the amenities needed to enjoy yourself including games to play. Kitchen was well equipped for any cooking needs as well as a wonderful farm sink that we wanted to take with us but couldn't obviously. Bathroom was lovely well equipped and even had a first aid kit available in case we needed it. The night skies were absolutely amazing and we were able to use our telescope in order to enjoy it. All in all the property was amazing, and all around the free-roaming animals added some extra interest for us and our pup. The random hummingbirds were a fun treat as well. All of our needs were met, and it was a wonderful birthday vacation. Property owner was very responsive and answered questions in a very timely manner. We will definitely be returning. Skooby Doo says thank you dooby doo!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023