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Cool down by the river this summer!

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Our house is conveniently located roughly 4 miles from Payson!
The view from the back porch after a snowy night.
A relaxing covered back deck with a fully fenced yard and gas grill!
The East Verde River is only steps away!
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Payson, AZ
  • Place, Banner Payson Medical Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mazatzal Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cool down by the river this summer!

A quiet waterfront property less than 90 minutes from Phoenix, R Payson Place is where to go to cool down and get away from it all. Even though our place is only 5 minutes from Payson & 15 minutes to Pine, you'll feel a world away. Spend mornings walking along the E Verde River and evenings watching the wildlife. Enjoy your morning coffee on the spacious deck.
Easy to get to, yet a world apart, there is something for everyone at our place. There's also a fenced yard for approved pets.

The house has most everything you might need to feel at home. For the early morning coffee on the back deck, we have both a regular coffee maker and a Keurig. There is a gas grill for burgers in the evening. The master bedroom has a King bed for a comfortable night's sleep with the windows open while the other two bedrooms offer Queens. For those rare rainy days, we offer DirecTV both upstairs and down. And to keep your friends and family up-to-date through Facebook or Instagram, we have high-speed internet. Everything else available is what you would expect in a house: towels, linens, dishes, washer & dryer, etc.

R Payson Place is located in a quiet neighborhood situated on the E Verde River. There is a beautiful and serene trail that runs through the subdivision.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs allowed for a pet fee of $30 per dog.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO Smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
Quiet hours are between 10 pm and 7 am.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Payson

Located in Payson, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and Tonto National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery.
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Payson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Banner Payson Medical Center - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Green Valley Park - 12 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Payson Golf Course - 14 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crosswinds Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cool down by the river this summer! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cool down by the river this summer!?

As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cool down by the river this summer! on Mar 23, 2026 start from $225, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cool down by the river this summer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cool down by the river this summer!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cool down by the river this summer! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Tonto National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Banner Payson Medical Center. Mazatzal Casino and Green Valley Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love this house. We have stayed many times in the past, and will stay many times in the future. It’s well decorated and stocked, and backing up to the walking path along the river is divine. Thank you for keeping such a wonderful home and allowing us to enjoy it from time to time!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded my expectations! The host went above and beyond to my make our getaway very comfortable! Beautiful property!
Creek view from the back porch where we spent most of our time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for a getaway

We loved our stay here! Dog friendly, and super convenient to Payson
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home and great location!

This rental has a wonderful view of the river and wildlife passing through. The house is very comfortable and clean with all the amenities you could want. They even made our two dogs feel at home! We definitely recommend this home and would absolutely return for another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Enjoyed our time. The walks along the River were beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Great location, easy drive into downtown payson or Pine. Lots of animals and birds. Great back porch with creek running just outside the door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

This place was so cozy and clean. A perfect place to get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, Peaceful location

Very nice location near river- just a short distance to walk down and then walking path along the riverbank that we enjoyed; many hummingbirds on back porch; spacious house; well-equipped kitchen; clean; good bed. We went to rest and found it to be very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AARON M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Away!

We stayed here for our anniversary weekend. It was the perfect place to get away and disconnect for a couple days. The home was clean and maintained, it felt very homey, and had all the amenities you could need. Including those for your pet. Great views, and extremely quiet neighborhood. Definitely a great place to stay and on our list for another future visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise in Payson

We are repeat visitors and had another amazing stay. By far the cleanest and well equipped VRBO I have stayed in. Tammy and Kinsey are super responsive and have thought of everything. The setting is beautiful and it is a perfect getaway. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. Everyone has a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing gem

The selfish part of me doesn't want others to know about this place. Super clean and comfy, great neighborhood with hiking and a stream right out the back door. Close enough to town for supplies and restaurants and only a few minutes from Tonto Bridge which was a beautiful hike. Owners were very nice and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a winner!

This was our second stay and the home is still as close to perfect as they come. Nice open floorplan, nicely stocked kitchen, but it is the back deck that is the show stopper. Comfy patio furniture and the Verde River running just yards from the deck makes is serene. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than advertised

The house had everything we wanted for a vacation with friends: plenty of comfy seating in the living room, a well appointed kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and spotless bathrooms and best of all, a large deck out back with plenty of seating and a dining table for spending sunny afternoons and grilling dinners. The view from the deck was nice but the walking path along the river showed even more natural delights. This was a wonderful house to just hang out in, and wonderful to come back to after a long day of sightseeing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2023

Very nice property. This was my first stay in a rental and was very satisfied. With it being my first stay i wish there was more communication. No issues what so ever after we got there. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pictures don't do it justice

The property and view from the back porch are absolutely amazing. There were at least 6 hummingbirds coming to the feeder. We had a tough time figuring out how to unlock the door for the first time and the owners walked us through by phone several times until we got the steps correct. The neighborhood is peaceful. We went fishing and also just relaxed. Thank you to our hosts for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean as a Whistle!

This wonderfully loved home not only sports happy vibes, it is well stocked, CLEAN, comfortable and perfectly located between Payson and Pine. We loved the location. Enjoyed the 'critters' visiting over the back fence. It was so peaceful sitting on the back veranda looking up at the beautiful cliffs with an American flag waving majestically overhead. This did not affect us, but if you require a cell phone connection, make certain you communicate with the owners to be assured your service is covered. Looking forward to a return trip in the fall.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at this cabin in Pine near the East Verde Creek! From the moment we walked in, we noticed how spacious, spotless, and thoughtfully decorated it was. The main living room had a huge, comfy couch perfect for relaxing, and our pups loved the cozy dog beds and the soft, clean carpets.The kitchen was well-equipped, and we really appreciated the thoughtful touches like plenty of ice, bottled water for the Keurig, and K-pods. Even though we didn’t cook much, it was nice knowing we had access to all the kitchen essentials, including dog bowls, which were a great addition.The back patio was one of our favorite spots: elevated with cushioned lounge chairs and a fenced-in yard, it was perfect for lazy afternoons with the pups. Our cocktails were made even better by the visits from hummingbirds at the feeders, we loved it so much we refilled them ourselves just to keep watching.The location was perfect too. We enjoyed easy access to the hiking trail along the East Verde creekbed and even found a quiet spot with deep water to fish, relax, and soak in the sunshine with the dogs. Each evening we explored local dining, including a great night at THAT Brewery in Pine and another at Fargo’s Steakhouse in Payson with oysters, shrimp cocktail, and steak au poivre with pomme frites, plus a little steak treat for the pups.The bathrooms were spacious and spotless, and the master bedroom’s king bed was just what we needed for a restful sleep after our adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!

What an amazing piece of property! The house is pristine! Very clean and organized. The view is amazing. Location is close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

This was our second time staying, and it was just as beautiful as the first. The house is well kept, clean, with a gorgeous back deck that we enjoyed for hours on end. Thanks again and we look forward to visiting again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing location. Spacious, well equipped home.

We have what we needed for a great stay. River, trees, and mountain view. Everything for cooking at home. Comfortable beds and plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Myrlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ATV trip

The home is located perfectly to enjoy many ATV trails from Payson to the Mogollon Rim. Unfortunately, the property was not large enough to hold our trailer, truck, & toys. No on street parking was allowed & the streets were a little narrow. But, the owner & their neighbor help us find an alternative that worked just fine. The home was perfect! Located adjacent to a beautiful walking trail. Quiet porch with comfortable seating to enjoy the monsoon rains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

"We're Back..."

Another perfect "Beat the Heat" long weekend at the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, beautiful surroundings and wonderful owners of the property

Many fun activities near by for the kids, calm and relaxing things for the adults
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kinsey and Tammy Rawe

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As longtime VRBO travelers, it has been a dream to have a place of our own that we can share with other travelers. We know how important the simple things can be, and our hope is that our house is exactly what you're looking for. We live in Phoenix but are originally from South Carolina. Moving out west has been the best decision we've ever made. We're constantly amazed by the environmental diversity of Arizona, and we explore the area every chance we get.

Why they chose this property

East Verde Park, simply put, is a perfect blend of everything we could ask for in a neighborhood. Friendly neighbors, close to town, but still quiet and remote. Water and mountain views. Amazing wildlife. And to wrap all of this up with a comfortable, just-right house, we couldn't have asked for more. It's an amazing place that we're sure you'll love.

What makes this property unique

In addition to the house sitting steps away from the river, the fact that there is a private trail that runs over one mile throughout the property gives a sense of the outdoors without having to drive anywhere. It's one thing to have a house that's on the river. It's quite another to have a river trail with several swimming holes almost all to yourself virtually any time of the day - though mornings and evenings are best! Also, the area brings in all four seasons which is something difficult to find in Arizona. The cottonwoods and sycamores that line the river provide a beautiful canvas to remind you of a traditional mountain scene regardless of what part of the country you come from.

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