Vacation Rentals by Owner

An Unforgettable Trip!

Guest: Matthew R.
Date of Stay: 04/20/12 Review Submitted: 04/25/12

What a relaxing, pleasurable and memorable weekend! The views are breathtaking and the surrounding area is beautiful. My family and I were so pleased with the cleanliness and appearance of the cabin. It was equipped with everything we needed. The owners are very kind and helpful. Eric was very informative and answered all of our questions in a very timely manner. We really loved the location of the cabin because it is deep in the woods but only twenty minutes from town. There are endless activities to do at the cabin and in town. We made many great memories down at the creek. It was a weekend that we will never forget and will be going back again soon!

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Luxury Log Cabin on the Creek

Guest: Claudia (Phoenix, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 04/07/12 Review Submitted: 04/10/12

I have never been in Payson before and I just got back from spending a great weekend with my family in this cabin! It was a great experience, I was a beautiful place, very clean, very spacious it was way more than I expected to see. The creek is beautiful and they have absolutely everything that you might need in the cabin. The view from the cabin is amazing, and I would definitely recommend this cabin to anyone. We all loved this place, and hopefully we can go back soon!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, sightseeing.

Perfect Long Weekend

Guest: J & S (Glendale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 02/09/12 Review Submitted: 02/13/12

This is our second time to Eric’s cabin and it won’t be our last. (Nov 09 and Feb 12) What a wonderful place to just unwind and enjoy the beautiful Payson outdoors. For us, we are more than happy just staying at the cabin cooking, listening to music, playing games and sitting by the huge fire pit with a bottle of wine. The cabin is nicely put together and is more than comfortable. All you need to bring is your meals. The kitchen has everything you will need, the beds are comfy and everything works well. (except the BBQ Grill) The pictures on the site are accurate. Everything is very clean and well kept. Eric is reachable and more than helpful. We found the hot water to be turned off when we arrived and one call to Eric resolved the issue. This is the perfect location for us, less than 2 hours from our door in Glendale to the Cabins front door!!! Can’t beat that! Love this place and will come back again and again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Perfect Long Weekend

Guest: J & S (Glendale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 02/09/12 Review Submitted: 02/13/12

This is our second time to Eric’s cabin and it won’t be our last. (Nov 09 and Feb 12) What a wonderful place to just unwind and enjoy the beautiful Payson outdoors. For us, we are more than happy just staying at the cabin cooking, listening to music, playing games and sitting by the huge fire pit with a bottle of wine. The cabin is nicely put together and is more than comfortable. All you need to bring is your meals. The kitchen has everything you will need, the beds are comfy and everything works well. (except the BBQ Grill) The pictures on the site are accurate. Everything is very clean and well kept. Eric is reachable and more than helpful. We found the hot water to be turned off when we arrived and one call to Eric resolved the issue. This is the perfect location for us, less than 2 hours from our door in Glendale to the Cabins front door!!! Can’t beat that! Love this place and will come back again and again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Best Place Ever!!

Guest: Cherlyn T.
Date of Stay: 12/09/11 Review Submitted: 01/29/12

I think this cabin was amazing and I have to say that the pictures don't do it justice. The cabin was clean and had everything you could want or need in a "home away". The pantry was even stocked with some delectables that had obviously been left for our enjoyment by the owners and/prior guests. The kitchen was well-appointed with new appliances and plenty of cookware/dishes. And don't get me started on the luxurious bathrooms (jacuzzi tub in master, rain showers, fluffy towels). Even though the cabin is relatively isolated, there is so much to do on the property, you won't want to leave.There are sleds that are fun to go down on and trust me, you can definitely get a good work out going up! We fired up the pizza oven and made some delicious pizzas. The creek was beautiful and not too cold (my daughter "fell" in multiple times). Nearby there was a fish hatchery and we had a mini snowball fight up there. At nightfall it was just peaceful to sit on the porch and relax. The cabin can easily sleep more people than 8 (I can't prove that for sure...yet). In addition to the master bedroom (with a king-size bed and full-size futon), the 2 bedrooms downstairs that could sleep two people each, and the couches in the living room and the loft, there were also 2 extra twin-size mattresses in the master bedroom closet! I loved waking up to the beautiful view (huge trees, a blamket of snow, the grand canyon rim). This is my new winter haven and I can't wait to go there again and again and again!

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Labor Day weekend at the cabin

Guest: Richard (Rosamond)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11 Review Submitted: 09/16/11

This cabin is first class all the way. Easy to get to and very private. The grandkids had a blast at the fish hatchery and we had one of our most memorable holidays ever.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent adventure for our family!

Guest: Kimber (Peoria, AZ)
Date of Stay: 05/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/31/11

My family and our family friends took a joint trip and really enjoyed the cabin and its surroundings. The creek was beautiful and relaxing and my two year old loved the play structure (he even mastered the rock climbing wall)! I needed to catch him from every slide though due to a pile of rocks near the bottom of the slide (which would have been dangerous if I did not catch him after each slide). We went to Woods canyon Lake and rented boats one day, then headed to Payson for pizza and Dairy Queen. All in all, I highly recommend this cabin. The sleeping arrangements were great and there was plenty of room for all 8 of us to hang out comfortably together. We let the teenagers have the upstairs master bedroom (which sleeps at least 4) and my friend and I (and my 2 year old) claimed downstairs bedrooms! The cabin was elegant and clean and Eric Lira was very speedy in his repsonses to my questions. All in all, we had a great time and would come to this cabin again!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Better Than Expected!

Guest: Tom (Gilbert AZ)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11 Review Submitted: 04/12/11

To say that your cabin was "perfect" would be an understatement. Thank you for over delivering. Tony and I had a great time. We got up there around 4pm on Friday...I immediately hit the stream and with 1 cast pulled a beautiful rainbow trout (10") out...2 casts later less than 20 feet down stream hooked another (not sure if it was an Brown or other) 14" trout. Both of which were caught in less than 15 minutes and eaten within 2 hours. Our plans were to fish all day Saturday but Mother Nature had other plans as she covered us in a hefty snow blanket Friday night... Not a problem as we used the indoor time to brainstorm some business projects. Great time and the place was immaculate, the decor and appointments were outstanding (really 5star). I would be happy to tell anyone thinking twice that your set up is everything and more... I showed my wife the pictures and my son especially liked the trout stories and I hope to be able to bring them up sometime soooon! TP 4/11/11

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Totally relaxing and comfortable

Guest: Jennifer (Chandler, AZ)
Date of Stay: 03/13/11 Review Submitted: 03/24/11

We recently stayed at Eric Lira's cabin this March. The cabin was just as nice as the pictures show. It was very clean, roomy and well stocked with all the supplies we needed. The property itself was private and beautiful. My husband and daughter had a great time fishing at the creek, they caught a few small trout. The pathway to the creek is a little steep for little ones ( I have a 4 year old and two year old) but not a problem at all for others We will definitley be returning to the cabin again for some R&R away from the city.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Great Escape

Guest: Margarita (Phoenix, AZ, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/11/11 Review Submitted: 02/27/11

We were very pleased with this cabin. We usually stay in a hotel but opted to rent a cabin for a family mini getaway. The entire cabin was very clean and so beautiful.

Recommended for:Families with young children, romantic getaway.

Wonderful Get Away

Guest: Dinah (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 11/19/10 Review Submitted: 11/23/10

Two Adults and two kids spent the weekend here. The instructions and directions Eric provided were clear and easy to follow. Our stay was wonderful. The only thing I wanted to change was our departure date! I wish we could have stayed longer. The cabin is completely equipped with everything anyone would need. It was spotlessly clean. We cooked an early Thansgiving dinner and had no problems doing that -- the kitchen was better than mine at home! It's in a quiet wooded area. We had a great time exploring around -- even walked up the road to the fish hatchry which was a nice workout and really interesting. We loved the creek which is on the property. Overall a great experience and we want to celebrate another holiday here!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

"Cabin in the woods"

Guest: Kelly (Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 11/05/10 Review Submitted: 11/15/10

My family had a wonderful time at "the cabin in the woods" , as my 2 year old affectionately called it. The layout worked out great for our family. The master suite was upstairs, so the grandparents had a little privacy when they needed it, and two bedrooms downstairs so that I wouldn't have to worry about my 2 year old with the stairs during the night! The cabin was beautiful and the property provided nice access to a scenic portion of the creek. We loved making campfires every night and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. There are so many recreational activities nearby, along with the towns of Payson and Christopher Creek, which made it an ideal location. We really enjoyed feeding the fish at the Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery and looking for fossils at the Paleo site (just off 260). Eric is a wonderful host and very accessible for any questions. Can't wait to come back! Thanks, Eric! Kelly Williams

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Amazing Log Cabin

Guest: cmo (Oro Valley, AZ)
Date of Stay: 10/22/10 Review Submitted: 10/28/10

Our family absolutely loved the property with access to the creek and within walking distance of marked trails. The bonfire pit was the main attraction for the guys who gathered and burned a lot of wood!!!! The cabin was exceptional in every way; comfortable furniture, beds and lots of counter space for cooking; which we did a lot of. The owner promptly answered my questions leading up to our visit and returned my damage deposit immediately. My kids want to return right away; we will undoubtedly rent this property again.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Fall Break

Guest: Ann (Sedalia, CO)
Date of Stay: 10/18/10 Review Submitted: 10/24/10

After a long and taxing softball season, our teenage girls wanted to spend their fall break "vegging". This was the perfect place for it - watching movies, sitting in the sun, relaxing by the stream. And when they were ready to start moving again, there were plenty of hiking trails and nature sightseeing nearby. The fall colors were just starting to show. The trip to Tonto Rim is not far and well worth the trip - beautiful views!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Highly recommend this cabin!

Guest: Ftroop (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 09/19/10 Review Submitted: 09/23/10

We stayed two days at the cabin and had a wonderful time. It was the perfect place to recharge our batteries. We loved sitting by the creek and listening to the water, sitting on the deck watching birds and enjoying the peace and quiet and roasting marshmallows at the firepit. The view of the stars at night is amazing. The house itself is incredible. It is new and modern and has all the features you would expect from a cabin in the woods. We especially liked the log features and the stone fireplace. The owner was great to work with. He made sure that our stay went smoothly and provided information on things to do. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this cabin.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

relaxing

Guest: rach (sun city,az)
Date of Stay: 09/10/10 Review Submitted: 09/21/10

The cabin was more then I expected. Everybody loved it and had a great time. I don't even know where to start, having the creek close by,the firepit, the lovely showers, the spacious bedrooms, the large deck was amazing! The only thing upseting was the neighbors are really close, so it got loud at times. But everyone agreed it would be a place to come back to.

Owner response:Thank you for the compliments. I’m so glad you had a good time. I sincerely apologize for the volume during your stay. (Note: The cabin is located on a one acre lot. The distance between the cabin and the closest house is 400 feet. As written in so many of our reviews, the location is quiet most of the time).

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Nick & Leeann K. (Chandler, AZ)

Guest: Nick & Leeann (Chandler, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/29/10 Review Submitted: 02/01/11

We've rented the Cabin twice on two separate winter holiday getaways and we're hooked! We had a great time, our children have a blast playing in the snow and then at the end of the day it was great to get settled into a, not just an accomodating cabin, but a real comfortable & relaxing cabin with so much to offer. We highly recommend a trip to the cabin!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

wonderful cabin

Guest: dave (scottsdale, az usa)
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

great cabin, nice access to the creek. my three year old son caught his first fish here, a great memory. the owner eric lira is very accomodating. you won't be disappointed, it is also very clean.

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Payson cabin perfection

Guest: david (scottsdale,az, usa)
Date of Stay: 08/20/10 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

My family and I had a wonderful visit at this cabin. Very clean, and very nice all around. Eric Lira (the owner) was more than hospitable. My three year old son caught a fish at the creek and was thrilled. A great location, and get away from the heat. You won't be disappointed!

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Wonderful Corporate and family retreat!

Guest: Claudia & Family (Gilbert, AZ.)
Date of Stay: 08/06/10 Review Submitted: 09/21/10

This is my first review of this property but not the first time we have stayed and enjoyed the many wonderful amenities this cabin offers. It has become home away from home. I have rented this property for my Company's Sales retreat, It was wonderful to hear our high executives come back and congratulate me for such a great find. Recently we had out of State family visiting and we enjoyed a long weekend during a meteor shower...WOW! the only light pollutions was our camp fire. While staying at the cabin we have seen deer and heard elk. The stream is a short walk with plenty of woods to explore. Other cabins in the area are far enough away, they do not interfere with the peaceful...woodsy setting. Looking forward to our next stay! Thank you Eric for being so accommodating and owning such a wonderful cabin!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

PEACEFUL, QUIET, PERFECT...THE BEST IN THE PAYSON

Guest: Dawn (Morristown, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/24/10

Our family, with five children ages 11-17, was looking for a vacation home away from the hustle of the city. We have stayed at three different cabins in the Payson/Rim area and finally found THE ONE. From a perfect location, private acre lot, beautiful home and amazing owners... This property was everything advertised and more. Very clean, private and peaceful. The showers were amazing, the jetted tub relaxing and the walks to the steam enchanting. From the beginning of our inquiry to the end of our stay, the owner was a pleasure with accurate and timely information. I would recommend this property to everyone, as long as there is space for us to come again. Have no worries - this is the ONE.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Brewster Family Stay in Payson Cabin, July 2011

Guest: Peggy (Redondo Beach, CA)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

Wow! Did we have a wonderful time at this wonderful cabin. It was more than we had anticipated--the home was beautiful and easily accommodated us all. The bedrooms were large and the bathrooms pretty luxurious. Kitchen was perfect for creating all our "theme" dinners. The yard and grounds were terrific...spent a lot of time on the deck and taking hikes down to the creek. Unfortuately we visited during the summer when the USFS had issued a "no fire" alert so we weren't able to use the fire pit this time but will do so the next time we visit. All in all, this place was perfect for our family get-away and I would highly recommend it to everyone. We would have loved the daytime weather to be a tad cooler, but after all it was July in Arizona. The nights were perfect temperature, though.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

4th of July Stay 2010

Guest: Darrin (Gilbert)
Date of Stay: 07/04/10 Review Submitted: 07/08/10

What can I say, everything from the communication from the owner, and the condition of this cabin was all exceptional. We had 4 adults, and 5 kids ranging from ages 5, 5, 2, and 2 twins at 18months. plenty of Room for all. Very Clean, 16 easy miles 2 roads to town or payson for grocery shopping or anything else you needed. lots of trees, plenty of shade, mins from creek right off of the property. Grilling area came in handy with no camp fires allowed we did s'more right off the grill no problems. The Deck is huge wrapping around the cabin lots of room for kids to play. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms were immaculately clean, and very luxurious with all the slate, and upgrades. Kitchen had everything you could need yes, including the kitchen sink... Took us a while to notice the drawers on the island looking for bottle opener. ended up finding 2 or 3 of em.... kitchen stocked with pans, pots, cooking utensils, plates, bowls cups, glasses, salt pepper, other spices in pantry left behind, paper towels, trash bags, silver ware, i mean everything was there.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Family Memories!

Guest: Family Getaway (Gilbert, AZ)
Date of Stay: 06/21/10 Review Submitted: 06/26/10

This cabin is everything and more in it's description! We were looking for a place to relax and create great family memories and this cabin did just that! We never had any problems with Eric he always returned our calls or emails when we would have any questions. He also provided many things that we were able to do while we were there. We are already looking at dates for another trip to this amazing quiet cabin!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: John & Ginny Engel (Sylvania, Ohio )
Date of Stay: 05/29/10 Review Submitted: 05/29/10

Ginny and I stayed two days in Eric's cabin. The cabin was in excellent cobdition, clean, and beautiful. We especially enjoyed the evenings sitting on the deck and watching the birds circle overhead. The serenity was wonderful. Eric's directions were very clear and correspondence with Eric was always prompt, as was the return of our security deposit. If we get out that way again we would love to stay at the cabin once more.

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Worth every penny!

Guest: Shawnana (Chandler, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

This cabin is remarkable and I was thoroughly pleased with it. The owner worked with me on payments, he gave me a list of places I should visit will up there, it was amazing. The cabin doesn't disappoint, with its jetted tub, stone firepit, and the outdoor barbeque grill, it was amazing. I thought my stay was worth every cent I paid and I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone. I had such a great time! - Shawna

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: John
Date of Stay: 05/23/10 Review Submitted: 05/29/10

Ginny and I stayed two days in Eric's cabin. The cabin was in excellent cobdition, clean, and beautiful. We especially enjoyed the evenings sitting on the deck and watching the birds circle overhead. The serenity was wonderful. Eric's directions were very clear and correspondence with Eric was always prompt, as was the return of our security deposit. If we get out that way again we would love to stay at the cabin once more. John & Ginny Engel, Sylvania, Ohio

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Easy to Work With

Guest: Gilbert, AZ Family (Gilbert, AZ)
Date of Stay: 04/10/10 Review Submitted: 04/26/10

This is the perfect get-away. This was our 2nd trip to the Payson cabin and it was just as wonderful as our first trip last year. The cabin is always in perfect shape, and very welcoming from the moment you arrive. It's a short drive from the Phoenix area but light years away from the city. One reason we enjoy staying here so much is the ease we always have in working with the owner, Eric Lira. While we have never met him in person, he is quick to respond to email questions or phone calls, and takes a personal interest in helping us plan our stay at the cabin. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a little peace and quiet in a beautiful setting. We look forward to our next trip there.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Quiet, Peaceful Getaway

Guest: AZ1985 (Arizona)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10 Review Submitted: 04/28/10

My husband and I enjoyed Eric's cabin over a weekend in April. Whenever we had a question, whether it was about the property or arranging payment, Eric was always very responsive and provided us with the information we needed. The pictures he has posted for his cabin are true-to-life- the house is new and welcoming, and the surrounding scenery will renew your spirit. Cool mountain air, starry nights, toasting marshmallows over the fire... what more could you want?!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Mirna Pineda (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10 Review Submitted: 04/01/10

What I most enjoyed was Eric Lira's (owner) attitude. He was so helpful even though I called one day prior to the arrival date. He gave us a special rate and sent detailed information about the amazing property. We had a seminar with a small group and everybody was impressed with the house, amenities and the landscape. It started snowing at night so the scene was complete. I totally recommend this property and Eric is a big PLUS!I will we back pretty soon.Thank you Erick for sharing your house!

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Guest: Mirna
Date of Stay: 03/27/10 Review Submitted: 05/29/10

What I most enjoyed was Eric Lira's (owner) attitude. He was so helpful even though I called one day prior to the arrival date. He gave us a special rate and sent detailed information about the amazing property. We had a seminar with a small group and everybody was impressed with the house, amenities and the landscape. It started snowing at night so the scene was complete. I totally recommend this property and Eric is a big PLUS! I will we back pretty soon. Thank you Erick for sharing your house! Mirna Pineda, Phoenix, AZ

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/17/10 Review Submitted: 03/17/10

The stay was so nice! The cabin was perfect for our family. We loved the large porch and fire pit! The stars really are amazing! Working with Eric was a great experience, he was very helpful with so many things. Thank you Eric! Would highly recommend this cabin to all who want a relaxing and great place for the whole family. P.S. My kids said to tell you they loved the showers!!

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Guest: sue hedman (phoenix,az)
Date of Stay: 01/19/10 Review Submitted: 01/19/10

My family rented this beautiful cabin for our Christmas holiday. I can't say enough as to how beautiful it was. Our entire family had such a great time, even had snow for the Grandkids to play in. The owner made it so easy, even cleared the snow up the drive that morning so we could make it up to unload our car! And the x-mas tree was beautiful! Many thanks again for making memories for us all!! Can't wait ot go up there again in the summer and enjoy the creek, maybe even catch a fish or two.. Dick and Sue from Phoenix, AZ.

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Beautiful, Quiet Retreat

Guest: Nature Lover (Phoenix, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 01/08/10 Review Submitted: 09/24/10

Our stay at the cabin was wonderful! We left all the stress and commotion of the big city and arrived at a retreat that soothed our bodies and souls. The beauty of the woods around and the quiet, except for the sounds of nature - the bubbling creek nearby, the wind in the trees - led to days of rest and relaxation. And the cabin was luxurious! The cabin was clean, furnished with everything you could possibly want and more, beautifully decorated, comfortable bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, fabulous bathrooms - and the best part - floor to ceiling windows looking out on the forest and the rim. We enjoyed walking down to the creek, hiking around the area and loved grilling outside and sitting by the fire pit - taking advantage of the the cool evenings. We even made S'mores. The drive to the fish hatchery up the mountain is a great activity - beautiful scenery and interesting tour for all ages. We will continue to make trips to this gorgeous property - the owners are always so cordial and helpful. I continually recommend this cabin to friends and family.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Sue81 (Glendale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 12/18/09 Review Submitted: 12/18/09

We have stayed in several different cabins and this by far was the most beautiful and the experience dealing with the owner (Eric) was the best that we have had so far. The pride of ownership shows in this home and Eric was great to deal with from the beginning to end. The suprise snow the night before we arrived made the trip even better and the hints given on things to do were very much appreciated. We will definitely be staying here again, we are looking forward to fishing in the creek in the spring.

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DON'T LOOK ANY FURTHER...THIS PLACE IS PERFECT!

Guest: Jean F. (Chandler, AZ)
Date of Stay: 12/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/22/10

My husband and I have rented this cabin two times in the last year and have another reservation scheduled in December. We love it here! The property is so spacious, yet secluded and quiet. The home is brand new and beautifully decorated. It has all of the amenities you'd ever need and more. It's really the only place I've ever relaxed in my whole life...it's that peaceful. It's so worth the money you'll spend. We can't wait to go back!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Family Fun

Guest: rhondalynnm (Gilbert, AZ)
Date of Stay: 10/14/09 Review Submitted: 11/15/09

This cabin exceeded our expectations. It was extremely clean, easy to find, comfortable and gorgeous. The fire pit was in a perfect location and our kids had a great time finding fire wood to use in it. The owner was fabulous to work with. He answered every one of my emails in a very timely manner and we received our deposit back quickly. I would recommend this property to anyone interested. My husband, 3 children and I had a wonderful time. I know that we will be back.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Suky1 (Peoria, AZ)
Date of Stay: 10/05/09 Review Submitted: 10/05/09

My family and some freinds stayed at the cabin for Labor Day 09, we had a great time. We have stayed at other cabins in the past and found this to be by far the nicest one we have stayed in. The cabin is beautiful and the location just adds to the beauty. I have already booked another stay and recommended this cabin to family and friends alike. Looking forward to our next stay.

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Weekend at Payson

Guest: serka (Phoenix)
Date of Stay: 10/01/09 Review Submitted: 10/08/09

We had a wonderful time at this beautifully decorated and perfectly located cabin in Payson. The weather was wonderful..sunny and cool. Listening to the creek run was very relaxing. All the necessities were provided. We just brought out clothes and food and drink. You will love staying at this wonderful cabin. Lorri

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great getaway

Guest: Birthday Getaway (Phoenix)
Date of Stay: 09/25/09 Review Submitted: 09/29/09

I enjoyed this experience from start to finish. The owner is wonderful to work with and the cabin is just beautiful. It is very well kept and is in a wonderful location. We hiked every morning & enjoyed the fire pit & BBQ at night. Truly a great vacation & we are definitely planning another visit!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Guest: Mike146 (Hawthorne, CA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/09 Review Submitted: 09/17/09

My wife and I both found this an excellent place to spend a few days relaxing. What can we say about the cabin? It was perfect! Great appointments, comfy furniture and a great kitchen! And outside: the firepit, bar-b-que, deck, and last but by no means least, the creek...just fantastic. And Eric (the owner) was just great to work with...friendly, responsive and very informative about things to do in the area. We would definitly like to stay here again, and would enthusiasticly recommend it to friends and family.

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Guest: BUDDY FRANCE (CAVE CREEK ARIZONA)
Date of Stay: 09/14/09 Review Submitted: 09/14/09

I TOOK MY WIFE, 2 DAUGHTERS, AND 2 GRANDSONS. WE HAD THE BEST TIME. THE 2 YOUNGER KIDS HAD NEVER BEEN OUT TO THE MOUNTAINS. THEY SAW ELK, SQUIRRELS, TURKEYS, AND LOTS OF TROUT. WE PLAYED IN THE CREEK, DID A LOT OF READING. THE CABIN WAS VERY COZY FOR ALL OF US. HAD LOTS OF ROOM. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE CABIN TO EVERYONE. ARE TRYING TO PLAN OUR NEXT TRIP. WE PROMISE NOT TO DAM UP THE CREEK.

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Guest: PAMELAK (Superior, AZ)
Date of Stay: 09/08/09 Review Submitted: 09/08/09

Myself and a group of woman recently rented this cabin for the weekend. We were all amazed at how nice the cabin was. The pictures did not do it justice. We had all the luxuries of home (and then some). The owners were very gracious and very helpful in providing information on activities. The creek was wonderful and we loved the picnic table beside the water. We could not have asked for a better place to have our woman's retreat. All the ladies were so impressed by everything including the fire pit. Thank You, Pam We will be looking forward to coming back next year.

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Labor Day Vacation

Guest: Suky Puga
Date of Stay: 09/07/09 Review Submitted: 12/18/09

My family and some freinds stayed at the cabin for Labor Day 09, we had a great time. We have stayed at other cabins in the past and found this to be by far the nicest one we have stayed in. The cabin is beautiful and the location just adds to the beauty. I have already booked another stay and recommended this cabin to family and friends alike. Looking forward to our next stay.

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Guest: Jennifer169 (Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/28/09 Review Submitted: 08/27/09

My husband and I, along with our three three young children, stayed in this cabin in August '09 to escape the valley's warm temperatures. Everything about this cabin was incredible! The location was perfect. It had a feeling of seclusion, yet we were close to all types of adventures. The kids explored along the creek every morning, fished at the trout farm next door, toasted marshmellows at the firepit and loved sitting on the porch and playing board games. The cabin itself was beautiful and felt like a home from the minute we walked in. We will definitely be back!!!

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YOU CANNOT GO WRONG!!

Guest: Trinette (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 08/20/09 Review Submitted: 08/25/09

My husband and I stayed at the cabin for 3 nights with our friends and their 2 kids. It was PERFECT!! Everything truly exceeded our expectations, and we had an absolutely amazing time!! The owner of the cabin was so easy to deal with -- incredibly helpful and kind -- and clearly so concerned that we enjoyed our stay. We did!! I would recommend this cabin to anyone and everyone. The pictures of the cabin are completely accurate. I can only say that our stay exceeded our expectations. We will definitely go back. You cannot hope for a better owner to rent from, or a better cabin or location to vacation in!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

August 2009: Excellent

Guest: sean111 (Queen Creek, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/14/09 Review Submitted: 08/24/09

I organized a men's retreat recently and we had a great time. The property is beautiful and the accomodations were great for the 10 of us. We really enjoyed sitting by the fire in the evening and going to the nearby lakes. The The owner was great to deal with and I received my deposit back very quickly. I will definitely be back with my family.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Nicole Norris (-)
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/09/09

This is truly a beautiful place to stay. The cabin is immaculately kept. The views are breathtaking. The creek is so close and relaxing to sit by. Many things to do nearby! Our whole family enjoyed them selves including older teenage boys who were glad that there was also Direct TV. We will be back for sure!

Owner response:It was a pleasure having your family stay at the cabin. Please return!

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Guest: Lil & Henry (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/01/09 Review Submitted: 07/01/09

The Lira's family cabin is outstanding. The cabin has all the ammenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. It definitely made our family feel "at home". The creek that runs near the cabin is an added plus. Our stay was way too short to fit in all the sites of the surrounding area so we plan on returning. Thanks Eric and Family for sharing your beautiful cabin with us!

Owner response:Thank you, you were great guests!

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Guest: Nanci Oase (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 06/14/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/09

We enjoyed a "girls weekend" May 2009 at the cabin and had a fabulous time! The cabin is just amazing. ALL the luxury of a upscale hotel in the "wilderness" by the creek. Owners are awesome to deal with. I do not think there is another cabin that can match all the features and comfort of this beautiful home. You think you can imagine how nice this is, get there and WOW - it was really hard to leave. Pride of ownership is evident in everything the owners have put into this beautiful home. A+++ property and owners!

Owner response:Thank you Nanci! I am glad your family had a fun weekend! Eric

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