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The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03

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A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.
A natural landscape with a river, trees, and a dirt path.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a coffee machine, and a TV.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a gas stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Tonto National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Star Valley, AZ
  • Place, Tonto National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Valley Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Mazatzal Casino
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the neighborhood

Payson

Located in Payson, this vacation home is in a rural area 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. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Star Valley, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tonto National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Green Valley Park - 27 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 28 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 44 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Woods Canyon Lake - 54 min drive - 64.9 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Noley's - Books, Art & Whatnot - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03?

As of Nov 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03 on Dec 7, 2026 start from $272, 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 The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03 located?

This family-friendly Payson vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Tonto National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Green Valley Park. Payson Golf Course and Rim Country Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great place for pets and was very clean and had everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was nice, clean, well organized and many little perks included. Host was also quick to return messages. My only not perfect experience was it was not as secluded as I was expecting. I was also disappointed the creek was dry, I know that is a nature thing but still disappointing… I could have found a place less expensive not near a dry creek.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was well stocked, clean, and great for dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All seven of us agreed that this was the best vacation rental home we have ever been to. Thank you for truly welcoming our pets, and all the attention to detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property location very nice and clean. I suggest everyone to rent this house.

We had amazing time we enjoyed every moment of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here and we loved it as much as the first time. It is a beautiful home and is both family and pet friendly. It’s very clean and has literally anything you might need during your stay. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was excellent. Directions were spot on. House was perfect for our group. Fenced yard was perfect for the dogs. Especially welcoming for dogs, best ever. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is gorgeous! The home is spacious and decorated so beautifully! We will be back to enjoy this some more!, so clean! Pet friendly, fenced yard, beautiful landscaped. So close to Diamond point and hiking trails. Plenty of Games to play! ( you have to try the jumbo jenga set Granddaughters and loved it!).The host made this happen! ( knock on VRBO) Bob was so helpful and nice, thank you Bob!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for our stay. We were in the area for wedding events in Payson. The dogs were fascinated with the neighbors horses.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful experience at The Happy Place! The host is great and very communicative! From the moment you walk in the front door you feel at home with every essential you could possibly need. The location and scenery are incredible and the fact they allow our fur babies is an absolute bonus!! We will definitely stay here again for our next family gathering!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They thought of everything! Great facility with everything we needed! Nice and clean. Quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy place

Great comfortable clean place to relax. Hosts were more than helpful and any communication was prompt. Would stay here again and hope to do so again next year.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and extremely dog friendly!

Beautiful house in the payson woods! If youre traveling with dogs this is the place for you. Very large fenced in area for the dogs and they even have a medium sized wooden kennel inside the house for your dog to sleep in! It was very clean and the accommodations were wonderful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Trip

Loved the accommodations. Enjoyed the porch and walking in the woods//creek. Glad you accepted dogs, our Shih Tzu enjoyed it too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful visit

Loved our stay at The Happy Place! The property was very clean and very welcoming. Our pups enjoyed roaming g the large enclosed yard, and communication was excellent! I expect we’ll be back again sometime in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesomesauce

Perfect little getaway, house is sparkling clean and the decor is beautiful!We'll be back to play
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Property

Very accommodating owners, check in a breeze, and plan on returning in the future for a longer stay. Puppies love it! A Very Happy Place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to get away! It has all the comforts of home and ton of things to do on the property. The kids and dogs loved the creek down below the property. Bob was a great host and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and that we had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely one of the best stays in a Vrbo. It was very cozy, inside and outside. Televisions provided in all the rooms, kitchen was well stocked, very peaceful setting. They have thought of everything. We didn’t bring our puppy, but the provisions for those who do is wonderful, and it doesn’t smell like animals were there or have dog hair everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Loved this house so much! Loved the back patio and the creek. The house was clean, comfortable and felt like home. Zero issues or complaints. We will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More than expected

Very quiet and relaxing location superbly maintained inside and out. The amenities of home with quality facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was a nice rural location, very accommodating for pet dogs. Fun proximity to a creek / riparian area.Close to Payson and the Rim. The place was exactly as pictured. Very clean and lots of nice extra touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

I would highly recommend staying at The Happy Place! It is a very clean and comfortable house that has been beautifully decorated. It has a fully stocked and organized kitchen (all drawers and cabinets are labeled) which made our holiday meal prep very easy. The large fenced front yard and the nearby national forest also make this the perfect place for dog lovers to stay with their furry family members.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

We were very pleased with our stay at The Happy Place. It lived up to its name! We were looking for quiet time in the mountains with our dogs, and got just that. The dogs had a blast running around the fenced in front yard, and we loved relaxing on the back patio. Also, this was a short drive to our favorite hiking spots in Christopher Creek/Forest Lakes area. We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seldom do we have a WOW-factor at an VRBO. This place really went above and beyond. Clean, perfectly decorated space with everything one could ever need we felt so fortunate with our week stay! Close to town, in a quiet rural area, it became our lovely retreat, esp with the perfect front fenced yard for our 2 dogs.There were just so many extras/details that we kept finding, dog toys, welcome cookies, including the (5 gal waters) we replaced x2, & much needed as we hiked 60 miles that week. Thank you, Bob, it was just the BEST! Hope we can come back next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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