Vacation Rentals by Owner

Condo Rental

Guest: Bob (Tucson, Az.)
Date of Stay: 05/14/12 Review Submitted: 05/22/12

This place rocks. It's nicer than the home I live in, and has a terrific view of Rainbow Lake. I would highly recommend staying there.

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

Rainbow Lake Condo

Guest: Denny (Tucson)
Date of Stay: 05/04/12 Review Submitted: 05/16/12

Such pretty views, great fishing off the dock, centrally located in White Mountains. Condo was larger than the pictures and really comfortable. Thanks so much

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Lake and Sunset Fans

Guest: Fiona (Tucson Arizona)
Date of Stay: 03/09/12 Review Submitted: 03/14/12

The adorable condo made me smile at every turn. Decorated with heartfelt style and equipped with all the great supplies to make our vacation a wonderful time. It was K-k-k-cold our weekend stay, but the ample firewood and fire-starter cozied-up our home-away-from-home. I will return to this condo, and I hope to bring friends, as there is ample space for many, but it's perfect for just two. The Lake is literally at your doorstep and the sunset each night sparkles across the water.

Recommended for:Girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

December'11 at Water's Edge

Guest: DAK (Oro Valley, Arizona)
Date of Stay: 12/17/11 Review Submitted: 12/26/11

There were five of us and we felt so at home and comfortable and held in your beautiful townhome. It was more spacious than some of the homes our friends rented! It was also fully stocked with the basics and then some, unlike many of the units we've rented in other venues. We had friends over and at one time had over 15 people there for dinner and games and it still worked! There were snow shovels in the garage and sleds, all of which got used well! The lake was beautiful (a true winter wonderland). We skied and snowboarded and took advantage of the local health club and movie theatres...even got a good couple of walks in just around the neighborhood, which felt safe and secure, a nice feature when walking outdoors alone in a place that we are new to. Everything was convenient to our location. We've never been in Pinetop-Lakeside in the summer and are now committed to coming back for a warm weather visit - we hope to be able to rent this townhome for that (and more visits over the years!) The two other families we were with want to rent this location too! Thanks for sharing your home with us - it felt like a home away from home!

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

Great and memorable Thanksgiving for our first time in AZ mountains!

Guest: R&R (El Paso TX)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 11/29/11

I was concerned when we decided (late) to spend Thanksgiving in the AZ mountains with my kids that live in the Phoenix area. We live in El Paso TX and I got to checking on line and many places were sold out. I found this place and compared to my options, it seemed to be the best deal. When we got there, we found that the pictures of the condo didn't do justice to what we found when walking in the door. It is very nice! Hardwood floors through out. Decorated great! The master suite is fantastic! Very large. The loft sleeping area is really nice and the second bedroom is nice and private. With three bathrooms, everyone had their own place to "wash up"!. The view overlooking the lake was great. The back faces to the West so you get to see the sun setting over the water. Very nice to see the ducks swimming around. It is in a gated community so we felt very safe and it was very quiet. We spent four full days and I would say we spent at least 95% of our time inside the condo. There just wasn't anything we felt better to do than relax, visit and rest for our Thanksgiving Holiday. Lastly, the owners were very responsive when dealing with them on renting the property. All in all, I would give it a 9.75 out of 10!!

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

Rainbow Lake Townhouse

Guest: Rocky Pt. Trip (Tucson)
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 10/26/11

We had a wonderful stay at the townhouse located on Rainbow Lake. The townhouse was very comfortable, clean and beautifully decorated. We enjoyed sitting out on the back porch and enjoying the view of the lake. I would definately recommend this property for a quick get away or for an extended vacation.

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

A clean, quiet slice of heaven right on Rainbow Lake

Guest: Jeanne (Green Valley, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/17/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

My husband and I took our two oldest grandchildren to this condo for a week's vacation July 17-23, 2011. This is a two story, three bedroom, three bath unit that sits about 30 feet off Rainbow Lake. The unit was very clean and had everything you need to feel at home. It was fully stocked with linens, cooking supplies, games for the kids, and more. We had no problems at all, and everything worked as it should. We loved the cool mornings and nights. We sat on the back patio and watched the geese, ducks, and hummingbirds. We took the boys fishing at nearby Show Low lake and found lots to do (or not do) nearby for the kids. The only issue that came up was a broken irrigation valve out back that occured when a man cutting the grass ran over it and water sprayed over the deck next door. I emailed Kathy to let her know and she replied within 10 minutes of myasthenia email and called the HOA TI get it fixed, and it was within an hour. I recommend this condo to anyone looking for a peaceful place to stay. The view of the beautiful lake from every back window is wonderful.

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

miss it already!

Guest: miss it already! (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 07/01/11 Review Submitted: 07/08/11

The condo was nice, clean, and well-equipped to meet our needs. It was wonderful waking up to the beautiful lake right out the back windows! The property owner was very accommodating to our needs. I would definitely recommend this rental to others!

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

Rainbow Lake Townhouse

Guest: Mary S. (Tucson,AZ)
Date of Stay: 02/24/11 Review Submitted: 03/02/11

Truly wonderful - we were there on a very cold and snowy weekend but the home was warm and toasty. Everything was perfect and when we got stuck by the snow and needed an extra night (no one was booked right behind us) Kathy was great! thanks much Mary

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

LOVELY, AFFORDABLE, LAKESIDE CABIN

Guest: N&M (Scottsdale, AZ)
Date of Stay: 10/23/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

This cabin is very lovely and affordable for this upscale gated community. We would highly recommend this cabin to anyone who is seeking a beautiful place to get away and relax. _________________________________________________________________________ My husband and I rented this cabin "townhome" for the first time to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were a little apprehensive before we arrived, but once we walked through the door we were so pleased with everything. The cabin was so warm and inviting and looked as though it had been professionally decorated throughout. It was clean, well cared for and contained all the amenities of home. There are so many wonderful features of the cabin to list here, but the following are some that we especially enjoyed. The cabin sits right on the lake with a deck on each level to rest and take in all the fantastic views, including the wild life. There are lots of windows on each floor providing views of the lake, so you can wake up in the morning with views of the lake. The living area has an open floor plan with a beautiful floor to ceiling stone fireplace and comfortable leather sofas to enjoy the ambiance. We especially enjoyed the hugh separate master suite on the second floor, which also has a fire place, reading area, and separate dressing area. Additionally, the cabin is located in an area with many restaurants and activities. Including horse back riding and many forest service hiking trails.

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

Our stay at rainbow lake

Guest: Superskate (Phoenix AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10 Review Submitted: 09/08/10

I have to say I was a little bit skeptical about spending a week in a gated community condo, when I wanted to get away from all the hustle & bustle and heat of Phoenix, but I was extremely surprised by the ambience of your condo. I felt like I was all alone in the woods with no one around. The condo was just what I wanted. Rustic charm and peaceful. Everything was well kept and clean.The view of the lake was very relaxing. It was almost as if you were the only ones there. All the little things that are necessary to make a vacation carefree were right at our fingertips, and we didn't want for anything. We spent one day visiting the many shops and stores in Pinetop and bought a few things at some antique stores. Over all, we had a very pleasant time and did exactly what we wanted to. (Nothing!) Thanks for your gracious hospitality and if we decide to do this again, we would definitely consider coming back.

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

A real home away from home!

Guest: haw (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 08/02/10 Review Submitted: 08/07/10

MORE than we could ever have imagined, even better than the website pictures! The townhome was VERY clean and beautifully appointed; great bears, fish, and moose pictures and wood carvings all over. Everything you could possibly want at your fingertips, including great linens, kitchen appliances, dishes and utensils. Everything in good working order, too. Eating on the balcony, right at the lakes's edge was fantastic. Even though there were plenty of attractions and restaurants in the area, we didn't even WANT to leave the townhome, it was so tranquil and relaxing right there at the water's edge. Walks around the nearby beautiful homes in this gated community were very private and enjoyable, and the residents were very friendly. Cooking and cleanup in the kitchen, with windows overlooking the lake was a pleasure. A brief shower or two, right before sunset on two of the late afternoons was refreshing and very beautiful. Lots of ducks, a few egrets, a heron,several bald eagles and a bull frog, to watch and hear each day. The owners were very anxious to make our stay as perfect as possible, and so it was! A real home away from home! Can't wait to return again....soon! We took lots of pictures and are already recommending it to our friends here in Tucson and family in Phoenix.

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

Wonderful accomodations

Guest: Johnnine (Mesa, AZ)
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 07/05/10

My family (5 adults, 2 children) stayed at this condo for two weeks. When we first walked in we were taken with the great decor featuring the bear/wildlife motif. The lake-side door is literally steps from the lakeshore. The upper and lower decks were wonderful for watching fishermen, ducks and the osprey catch fish even when we couldn't. The use of the kayak was a delight. The kitchen was well supplied as the owners had informed us, but the additional items (garbage bags, laundry soap, dryer sheets, bath wash) were greatly appreciated. In addition to Rainbow Lake we fished at Scott's Reservoir, Nelson Reservoir, and we crawdad fishing at Billy Creek. There are many hiking trails in the area as well. The children enjoyed the playground at Woodland Lake. We couldn't have enjoyed our stay more and look forward to staying at this beautiful spot again.

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

Even nicer than we had expected!

Guest: Jane100 (Phoenix, AZ)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/01/10

My family and I had a great time staying in your condo. The condo was clean, well decorated and provided us with just about everything we needed. Staying at the waterfront was also very convenient. We fished everyday, took out your kayak and rode bikes (we took our own) in the great neighborhood. We would definitely stay there again.

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

Guest: Laura and Hal (Tucson, AZ)
Date of Stay: 04/06/10 Review Submitted: 04/06/10

We just spent the weekend at this townhome and it was just beautiful. RIGHT on the lake, all the comforts of home, clean as can be, and the owner was extremely helpful from beginning to end. I recommend this place to everyone!

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Guest: Paula58 (Oro Valley, AZ)
Date of Stay: 03/20/10 Review Submitted: 03/20/10

Our stay at The Water's Edge on Rainbow Lake far exceeded our expectations! As first-time visitors to Pinetop-Lakeside, our stay couldn't have been more perfect! The Brenemans have not overlooked a single detail when it comes to outfitting their spacious and comfortable lakefront condo with every amenity. They were gracious and responsive to our every need, really made us feel welcome in their beautiful waterfront condo. What a delight! We really can't wait to go back!

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/18/10 Review Submitted: 03/18/10

Truly at the water's edge this was the perfect place to stay for our family. The unit is spacious, very comfortable, well appointed & beautifully decorated - like a model home! Having the two fireplaces was super nice too. The location on the lake is so quiet and very relaxing. Saw a huge bald eagle on a morning walk by the lake. We have already talked about coming back in the summer to escape the heat.

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Guest: Doni & Daniel
Date of Stay: 01/16/10 Review Submitted: 01/15/10

We thoroughly enjoyed this cozy cabin! It was decorated nicely and had a very warm feel. The was plenty of room, and the option for two different fireplaces was nice too. We had a great time, and plan to stay here again!

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Guest: The Kings
Date of Stay: 10/26/09 Review Submitted: 10/25/09

We had a wonderful time at the waters edge. The townhome was beautiful and everything we needed was at our fingertips. We loved the area, the restaurants were superb; the ducks,herons and views a delight. We will return soon again. Thank you Kathy for sharing your vacation home with us.

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Guest: Linda
Date of Stay: 06/02/08 Review Submitted: 06/01/08

We had a wonderful week at the cabin. It was decorated nicely and when they said the kitchen was fully equiped, they meant it! They even had a spinner to dry the lettuce. We have stayed at other places and the kitchens were barely equiped. There were plenty of towels and extra blankets. Our corkscrew broke and they had several available for us to use along with very nice wine glasses! There was even a step stool for our three year old grandson to use. Being right on the lake was wonderful and beautiful. The balcony and deck are great features. The wireless internet came in handy when we wanted to find a park for him to play in. All in all it was a great experience and we would like to return for another visit.

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Guest: -Steve & Sally Richman
Date of Stay: 08/22/07 Review Submitted: 08/21/07

We really enjoyed our stay. The unit was wonderful, beautifully decorated and very clean. It was great staying right by the lake The lake was wonderful. We kayaked at dawn and dusk every day. We'll be back.

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Guest: cindy
Date of Stay: 08/14/07 Review Submitted: 08/13/07

What a beautiful home! The view of the lake is incredible! We rented a pontoon boat and took all the grandkids out sightseeing and feeding the ducks. On the weekends the ski lift at Sunrise is open so we rode up and hiked down. (You can also take mountain bikes up the lift and bike down.) Pinetop has many restaurants but most of the time we cooked at home in a very well equipped kitchen.

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Guest: Lee and Val
Date of Stay: 07/27/07 Review Submitted: 07/26/07

We have stayed in many condos and townhouses over the years. This is one of the nicest. The reservation process was easy. Everything worked at the condo. The condo is fully furnished as described on the web page. The views of the lake are spectaculur. A great place to enjoy the high country of AZ. We will return.

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Guest: Andrea Nix
Date of Stay: 07/03/07 Review Submitted: 07/02/07

We had an amazing time up at Rainbow Lake. This rental was beyond our expectations. The inside was immaculate and the view of the Lake was amazing. Our children had a great time swimming and fishing on the Lake and we had a wonderful family vacation. We would absolutely recommend this if you are looking for a wonderful place to stay on the Lake. We will definitely be back.

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Guest: Bill & Debbie
Date of Stay: 11/29/06 Review Submitted: 11/28/06

We just spent the most enjoyable Thanksgiving at this cabin (townhome). Our family was all together to prepare a great Turkey dinner. The townhome was nicely equipped and we had everything we needed. I don't think you can stay here and not mention the beautiful sunsets, we have never seen anything like it. Peaceful and cozy. Thanks for a great place to stay.

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Guest: Josh & Elena
Date of Stay: 11/14/06 Review Submitted: 11/13/06

My wife and I celebrated our 1st anniversary at Shores Cove and enjoyed every minute of it. We were able to relax amid beautiful views of the lake. The nicely decorated town home has everything you need from TV/DVD player to B-B-Q grill. It was a great getaway which we hope to do again in the future.

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Guest: Kristin
Date of Stay: 11/07/06 Review Submitted: 11/06/06

This was a most enjoyable stay! The interior of the home was immaculate and decorated to perfection. They didn't miss a single area in comfort or convience. The home came well stocked with games and movies and even sleds for the snow. Everything from candles to laundry detergent! I've already booked another stay for next month. Oops...I forgot to mention the beautiful lake! Two steps off the patio and you're on the lake. I don't think I've ever seen such a sunset before. It sets perfectly across from you and lasts what seems a eternity. I know I will be back for many more. Thank you for renting your home to me.

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Guest: Christi Saucedo
Date of Stay: 10/23/06 Review Submitted: 10/22/06

We LOVED this place....so relaxing, it was all so perfect. We'll definately be back...

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Guest: Cory & Juliane Collins
Date of Stay: 09/11/06 Review Submitted: 09/10/06

Our vacation was much better than expected. We thought we were going to a secluded cabin so we were surprized to find it was a town home only to find it was much better than a secluded cabin. Being right on the lake was absolutely beatiful and it was very private for a town home, we never even saw a neighbor. Only wildlife. The cabin was so cozy and charming yet classy and well decorated. We had a blast taking a boat out on the lake, fishing and admiring beautiful cabins along the lake. What a peaceful place. We definately will be back.

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Guest: John anad Judi Heath
Date of Stay: 09/01/06 Review Submitted: 08/31/06

Beautiful, impeccably appointed townhome on Rainbow Lake. Everything was there! The decor, with fishing, bear and skying motifs, was lovely. We kept our canoe on the lake right behind the back porch. It is amazing to sit on the back porch with our coffee and see a bald eagle fly low right in front of us. We had lots of action from ospreys. The local geese and ducks paraded by daily. We enjoyed the barbecue on the back porch. We definitely will be back!

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Guest: Cheryl
Date of Stay: 06/25/06 Review Submitted: 06/24/06

We spent five very relaxing days At the Water's Edge, with my parents and daughter- it is lovely, with great views of the lake, a wonderful master bedroom with sitting area and porch overlooking the lake, and complete with everything you need to cook a meal, watch a movie, or just relax. I have come to the White Mountains many times for vacations, and this is by far the nicest place I have stayed. My emails to set up the rental were answered promptly, and my deposit was also returned promptly. A very positive experience!

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Guest: Linda
Date of Stay: 06/25/06 Review Submitted: 06/24/06

Just got back from a WONDERFUL three days at the water's edge! Nothing is better than sitting with a cup of coffee early in the morning,looking at the lake, hearing the ducks, and see folks catching trout! This home is beautiful- the decor is out of this world and the owners are concerned about your visit being perfect! I will be back! -Linda, Tucson, AZ

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Guest: Linda
Date of Stay: 02/22/06 Review Submitted: 02/21/06

Not only is this place gorgeous, the owners are extrememly coordial and accomodating. We don't have a negative comment whatsoever-- the place is clean, well furnished down to each detail to make you feel at home and comfortable, and the scenery is amazing...w/ a lake and serene neighborhood right outside the window. If you are considering any other renter's property, just know that you will NOT be unhappy with this one! And yes, it really does look like the pictures!

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