Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Property # 3433878
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Payson
Payson is home to this vacation home. Rim Country Museum and Myra's Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery.
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Retreat Cottage?
As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Retreat Cottage on Jun 5, 2026 start from $292, 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 Rustic Retreat Cottage?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rustic Retreat Cottage?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rustic Retreat Cottage located?
Situated in Payson, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tonto National Forest, Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout, and Banner Payson Medical Center. Green Valley Park and Rim Country Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Reviews
4.8
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Beautiful place though theres no way to control the heat. I nearly froze in there. Good luck
Tabatha D.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 28, 2025
It’s funny to hear her comments considering she still hasn’t paid for her stay. It’s sad when a host gets a guest which is out to scam them and doesn’t pay for their stay. Tabatha and her husband booked our place in honor of her husband’s birthday. However upon checking in we came to know that their credit card declined for insufficient funds. As emphatic hosts we did our best to work with them so they can enjoy their birthday weekend even though their booking payment declined. She made it a point to state that she and her husband were honest and would not run away from paying and begged us to let them enjoy their birthday weekend and they would take care of the payment once they got back home since she didn’t have any money at the time.
Trying to be empathetic to her situation and giving her the benefit of the doubt, we were nice enough not to ask them to vacate the premises immediately for non payment. Only to be given the run around and still waiting around to reply to our messages and make good on their word almost a week later.
Guests like Tabatha give the hospitality business a bad name and ruin things for everyone. I am hopeful that they will make good on their word so we don’t have to take legal action or report them. Good luck to us!
I must say Payson is a lovely spot. Two things that were on the site was the host said that there wasnt any stairs in the entrance. Which was correct and that this property was wheelchair accesable. Once you go through the entry way you have multiple stairs up to the bedroom area, step up to the bath and steps going out to the patio A big one for us was that you are not in control of the AC. You can call them and they will change it but its connected to the adjacent house wich is also rented out. So you are infringing on someone elses comfort or giving up your own. She said not to worry that was her problem. They have removed from the amenity list that there is hot tub. There was no hot tub. The yard is just dirt and branches and didnt really see any childrens area that would be safe to play. The entry table was very dusty. Someone had written their name in it. You can hear the people next door talking. We had booked it for 8 days. We searched for a new place and found something open and only had to stay two days. I will say on her behalf that the patio light was out and she sent a maintenance man the very next day and generally contacted me pretty quickly when i texted or called. I lived in Payson 4 years. Its a great place to enjoy just not this house. I wanted to let others no what to expect.
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