.Lovely Cabin

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/16/11

The cabin was as described in the listing. The kitchen was comfortable and offered plenty of room for three chefs. The back porch was absolutely the cabin's best feature with comfortable furniture and a great gas grill. We took the dogs, and having the property completely surrounded by fencing gave us great peace of mind that the dogs could come and go at will. There was an enormous fire pit in one corner of the yard - super for chasing the evening chill. The living area fireplace did a great job for the morning chill, too. The owner was very responsive and accomodating. We would certainly recommend the cabin.

Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

Quiet and Relaxing

Guest: Kitty (Gilbert, AZ)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11 Review Submitted: 06/21/11

My daughter and I setup a surprise for my son-in-law's 40th birthday. The scenery was quite breathtaking, once we arrived at the cabin we were pleasantly surprised by the back patio; so inviting and relaxing, we spent a lot of time out there relaxing. The cabin was quite roomy and comfortable. All I can say is we all enjoyed our stay and our granddaughters did not want to go back home.

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

Awesome getaway cabin!

Guest: kmo1962 (Buckeye, AZ)
Date of Stay: 11/24/10 Review Submitted: 11/28/10

We had a wonderful time at this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom cabin! We had 2 adults, 2 children (5 years), and 2 dogs! The location is perfect, nestled in the woods of Whispering Pines, with privacy, and a big fenced yard so that kids and dogs could safely play outside! The property is clean and well-maintained, and the owners were so helpful! We highly recommend this property if you enjoy getting away for a great family trip! It snowed while we were here, and it was absolutely beautiful! What a better vacation than to have fresh snowfall, a fire in the fireplace with your family!! Thanks for a wonderful time...we will definitely be back again!!

Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.

weekend R&R

Guest: Sara (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/27/10 Review Submitted: 08/29/10

My two sisters and I rented the cabin for a much needed weekend of R&R. This 2 bedroom cabin is a wonderful place to relax; very warm and welcoming! We brought two dogs (puggles) with us and they thoroughly enjoyed the freedom to run around and explore the yard (after I convinced my sister that they wouldn't get out thru the bars in the entrance gate). The surrounding cabins/homes are far enough apart that you still have privacy. We couldn't have asked for a better place to escape from the heat and from the hustle & bustle of the city. I will definitely rent this place again! There is no cell phone reception, but is a phone in the cabin. (Bring a calling card for long distance.)

Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.

Slice of Heaven

Guest: Dar (Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/09/10 Review Submitted: 08/13/10

Our four night stay proved to be oh so short. We relished spending quiet, restful time on the deck overlooking the creek where we could sit and read for hours and time would just disappear. The cabin is so tastefully furnished and decorated that had the weather been less than perfect, it would have still been a relaxing, stress-free getaway. The yard proved to be very dog friendly as it is completely secure. Our two year old golden retriever, Tia loved running around the full yard and we could leave her unrestrained and that certainly was a big plus. We also enjoyed the fire-pit as we had forgotten how much fun it was to roast hot dogs under the star-filled sky...we could easily recognize stars in the galaxy that we have not seen for years...what a beautiful sight! Every amenity was provided, so if we had forgotten to bring something, it was already there. The wifi availability made our son equally happy as he could pick up his sport team and not "miss" anything. Thank you, Liz and Ric for sharing this jewel of a cabin. We look forward to coming again and exploring the surrounding areas.

Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.

We had such a great time

Guest: Annie and Ron (Goodyear, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/19/10 Review Submitted: 07/25/10

We had such a wonderful time up at the cabin. The dogs loved being out in the woods. We drove out in to the forest and went for hikes everyday. The last day the creek was really flowing and it was so relaxing to sit out on the porch. Are there eagles by the creek? Early Tuesday morning I was sitting outside and flying low along the creek I saw a Bald eagle (white head), it was just awesome. The next morning there was a Blue Heron standing in the creek. I got a picture of it. Thanks again for being a dog friendly cabin.

Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.

Whole family loved it

Guest: Vera Badertscher (Tucson, AZ USA)
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 06/16/10

The cabin is amazing. It is SO roomy, and the big back porch and fenced yard ensured that everyone had plenty of elbow room. Everything was spotlessly clean, and was decorated with loving care. We had a crew from 3 years old to 71 and they all wanted to stay longer and definitely come back next year! The two teens and 6 yr old really liked the Wii (they bought a game cartridge to play--there is not one in the game at the cabin). While I have mixed feelings about playing Wii when there is outdoors to enjoy, I suppose I'm just being an old fogey. Everyone enjoyed the fire ring and watching stars in the beautiful night sky was a treat, too. No wildlife around, perhaps due to the many dogs in the neighborhood. We loved Gerardo's restaurant--really exceptional, and Laura's Small Cafe, which is a little hard to spot in a nondescript strip mall, but well worth the search. Fishing in the lake at Green Valley Park, where there is also a nice playground and visiting the Zane Grey Cabin were activities that appealed to various family members. Always lots of activities in Payson, Pine and Strawberry. And we enjoyed a side trip to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. All together the long weekend exceeded our expectations.

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

Nothing But Great!!!

Guest: soco576 (Phoenix)
Date of Stay: 06/04/10 Review Submitted: 06/12/10

My family and I stayed here in early June. We couldn't have been happier. The property is fenced in so the dogs had a blast. It was nice and quiet with the exception of the neighbors dogs occasionally. We spent most of the time on the porch where we read, napped and watched the hummingbirds. My one and a half year old son had a blast running around the yard as well and he enjoyed the toys that were there. We will definitely be going back at least once during each season. Thanks to Ric and Liz for allowing us to stay. Mike, Olga, Aleksandr & the furry gang

Recommended for:Pet owners, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children.

Guest: Maria41 (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 02/03/10 Review Submitted: 02/03/10

This cabin is great. We went up north to play in the snow and this cabin was in a good location. There was more than enough snow to play in and our kids played from the time we got there until the day we left. I highly recommend this cabin and would certainly stay there again. Big thanks to Liz and Ric for sharing their home.

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Guest: Jenny Turner (Tempe, AZ.)
Date of Stay: 12/22/09 Review Submitted: 12/22/09

This is the coziest cabin with all the updated amenities one could wish for! The deck is fabulous, the yard is huge with firepit, horseshoes, and fence for the dogs. Our dogs played outside for hours, we hardly saw them inside at all! The creek is just behind the house and is a hit or miss if running. Even if dry, there are so many trails to go hiking and explore...very secluded, we hardly saw any other hikers. I've rented alot of houses in the past, and although the cabin is 2 bedrooms, it feels much bigger and could easily host 4 adults, 3 kids, and a baby(crib). We love the price & location, very friendly owners - Enjoy!

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