[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69770000/69767600/69767555/22f64416.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69770000/69767600/69767555/15cb4acc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69770000/69767600/69767555/033c6d21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69770000/69767600/69767555/40781436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69770000/69767600/69767555/30942312.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Backwoods, a cozy cottage nestled in the Tonto forest near Payson. Enjoy an elevated wrap-around deck with built-in bench seating, hammocks and propane grill while being surrounded by wild life including elk and hummingbirds. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Washer - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest Just a 90 minute drive from Phoenix in the heart of rim country, you will find this little gem. With the East Verde river running all around you, many hiking trails, rivers and lakes nearby, it is a fisherman and nature lovers dream. Nestled in the trees and backing to the Tonto forest, in the highly sought after Whispering Pines neighborhood, you’d never guess you were just minutes from restaurants and shopping (10 mile; 20 min drive into Payson)! BRAND NEW MINI SPLIT COOLING & HEATING SYSTEM INSTALLED JULY 2021!!! Calendar updated through May 2022. For bookings beyond that, please message host to inquire about specific dates. We welcome small to medium dogs (with a $30 pet fee), however we ask that you keep them out of the lower level of the cabin and suggest that you keep them leashed or close by at all times when outside so that they don’t run off and get lost in the forest. On any given day, you are bound to see (& hear) many different forms of wild life including elk, rabbits, hummingbirds, hawks, coyotes, bobcats, a myriad of birds, and free-range cows to name a few. And the fishing in the East Verde river - just a 5 minute walk away - is out of this world...fully stocked with trout all year round! Please note that the water level in the river is lower this year (2021) - and in some parts dry - due to the drought that AZ has experienced. The space Welcome to Backwoods. This newly remodeled, 2 bedroom/2 bath 1100 SF cozy cottage is located in the heart of the Tonto forest and is designed for privacy, with an elevated wrap-around deck with built in bench seating, an outdoor dining table for 6, hammocks (perfect for a quick afternoon nap), propane grill (propane provided) and propane heater and fire pit (please bring your own propane tank for the heater and fire pit). You'll have the full cottage to yourself, with sleeping arrangements for up to 8 (1 Bdrm with King bed, 1 Bdrm with Queen bed, pull out sleeper sofa with full size memory foam mattress, queen luxury double high air mattress with built-in pump), two full bathrooms, and all the essentials: fridge, stove/oven, microwave, fully stocked coffee bar (just bring your own coffee), complimentary wi-fi, DVD players (& tons of movies), cable and smart TVs (in each bedroom and the two living rooms). There is a wood burning stove in the living room which warms up the entire upper level of the cabin, just bring your own wood and enjoy a cozy fire. The cabin is equipped with a mini-split cooling and heating system. There is also a swamp cooler in the lower level bedroom that can be used if needed, as well as wall fans installed in both living rooms and the lower level bedroom, and a ceiling fan in the master bedroom. There is a ceramic water cooler in the kitchen - you are welcome to bring your own 5 gallon jug of water and use it. Whispering Pines is located in northern Gila County in the upper valley of the East Verde River, between Washington Park to the north and Beaver Valley to the south. It is 12 miles (19 km) north of Payson. Other things to note For half of the year, there are federal fire restrictions in place - which means no camp fires. However, there is a private propane fire pit for our guests to use throughout the year - just bring your own propane tank and hook it up. During burn season, we leave a wood burning fire pit out for our guests to use. We just ask that you be sure the fire is completely out before you head in for the night. The driveway can accommodate about 5 medium size vehicles if you park side-by-side and back-to-back - there is a small inlet in the right of the driveway that can accommodate a small to medium sized vehicle. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a $15 fee and must be approved by host in advance of your stay. As we wish to be able to continue to share our cabin with others, please respect our home as you would your own. You may be charged for any damages incurred during your stay. Guest access Entire home Other things to note \- Visitor Information Instructions and Emergency Contact Information can be found on the peg board in the upper level of the cabin. \- Local guidebook binder can be found on the kitchen table. \- Both bedrooms, the kitchen and lower-level living room are equipped with baseboard heaters if needed for extra warmth. \- There are space heaters in both bedroom closets if you need them for extra warmth. \- There is an electric fireplace in the lower level living room that heats up the space exceptionally well. You can use this in lieu of the baseboard heater if you prefer. \- There are wall fans installed in both living rooms and the lower level bedroom that work great for added cooling. The master bedroom is equipped with a ceiling fan for the same. \- There’s a swamp cooler in the lower bedroom closet if needed for added cooling. \- Pantry contains owners personally food and other effects, so it is kept locked at all times. \- Guests are welcome to use board games and cards that are kept in the desk cabinet. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Be extremely careful as you are in the forest ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming 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 ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102856600/102856502/w907h683x59y0-f6b1602b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing Mountain Getaway, Rivers, Fishing, Trails, Waterfalls, Hiking, Cabin Payson - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number STR-2509-0063 ### Property is also known as Cozy In Heart Of Tonto Forest Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest Payson Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.379616,-111.28109&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uszpExqefT%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%40Q%3FS%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40QBQBS%40QBQBQDSBQDOBQDQDQDQDODQDQFOFQDOFOFQFMHQFMFOHQHMFOHMHMHMHOJMHKJMHMJKJMJKJKHMLKJIJKLIJKLIJILILILGLIJGLILGNGLELGLENGLENELELCNENELCNCNCLANCNANCNALAN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLDLFNFLHJFLHLFLHLHJHLHJJLHJJJHLJHLJJJJJLJJHLJLHJJLHNHLHLHLFNHLHPFNFLHPFLFPFNDNFPDNFPDPDNDPDPDPBPDNBPDRBP%40PBPBRBP%40PBP%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAP%3FRAPAPARCRAPCPCRCPAPCPEPCRENCPEPEPEPENEPGPENGPENGNGPGLIPGLGNININGNIJINILINKJILKLILKJKLKJKJIJMJKJKJMHKJMHKHMHMFMHMHKFMHOFMDMFMFODMFMDODMDOBMDODMBO%40ODM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOEOAMCOEOEMCMEOEMEOGMEMGMGOEMGMIKGMIMIMGMIKIMIKKMIKKKKMKIKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKKIOIMIOIKGOIOIOGOGMIQGMGQGOEOGQGOEQEQEOEQEQEQCQEOCSEQCQCQAQCSCQAQCSASAQAQ%3FSAQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SwNyRT7o_ZxsziD-iUJDIrCUSBQ=) Payson, AZ #### What's nearby - Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout - 29 min drive - 22.1 km - Mazatzal Casino - 29 min drive - 24.3 km - Payson Golf Course - 32 min drive - 25.1 km - Pine-Strawberry Museum - 41 min drive - 23.6 km - Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 43 min drive - 38.2 km #### Getting around - Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 122 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest ? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tonto National Forest and within 16 mi (25 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Banner Payson Medical Center. Green Valley Park and Mazatzal Casino are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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