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Holiday Hide Away

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A cozy cabin interior with a leather sofa, a round wooden table, a fireplace, and a ladder.
A hot tub with water flowing out, surrounded by a red building with windows and a green canopy.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, sink, and wooden flooring.
A wooden sign with the text "HOLIDAY HIDE-A-WAY" attached to a chain-link fence.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black stove, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Tonto National Forest
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Payson, AZ
  • Place, Tonto National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mazatzal Casino
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Holiday Hide Away

master bedroom king size bed, 2nd bedroom full size bed, loft has queen bed , futon in game room. full kitchen, laundry room, dining and living room with a sleeper couch, sun porch and game room. TV/movie area, pool table, pinball & video machine, dart board as well as games and puzzles. Covered patio area with charcoal grill and pellet grill. All this in a quiet wooded community close to the East Verde River. Access across a water crossing making the area quieter for our visitors. come and enjoy the wildlife and scenery in our little quiet part of the world. Pet friendly home but pet must be approved. Maximum stay 2 weeks
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Pack and play & Hi Chair
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Events

No events allowed
Still only 8 people occupancy.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
$25/pet, approval needed, trained, no puppies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are outside smoking areas provided.
No smoking/marijuana/vaping. inside . outside OK, $200 cleaning fee if you smoke inside, clean butts/pet waste, No pets in bedrm or on my bedding
You are approved for # you booked day/night, Add guests $10/day. occupancy enforced.you will be asked to leave without refund for any rule violation
Jacuzzi lid must be on when not in use, due to safety,AZ Law. Leaving off it gets cold/ no children unattended/no glass in jacuzzi area

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-2510-0034
Property # 615502
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
Note from host: still only 8 people occupancy.
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
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

Located in Payson, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and Tonto National Forest, while Rim Country Museum and Pine-Strawberry Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking.
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Payson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Tonto National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Green Valley Park - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Payson Golf Course - 19 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 21 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Noley's - Books, Art & Whatnot - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Hide Away pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Hide Away ?

As of Oct 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Hide Away on Oct 13, 2026 start from $244, 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 Holiday Hide Away ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Hide Away ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Hide Away located?

This family-friendly Payson vacation home is located on a river, steps from Tonto National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Green Valley Park. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and Payson Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 118 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool table was a favorite of our son and the hot tub was loved by all. A great stay and a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2026
Thank-you hope you come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a nice getaway at a unique cabin. It had everything you need, plus a hot tub and game room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2026
Thank you everything was left so nice. Thank you for your helpful suggestions
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just Wow!!!! Awesome in every way. Thank you. And we will be back....hot tub was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2026
Glad you had a great time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin. Family loved the game room and this was close enough to town for a quick 5 - 10 minute drive to watch and participate in the Fourth of July 250th celebration at Green Valley Park. River was just down the road as well to enjoy. Communication with host was great and they were quick to respond with any questions we had. Definitely looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quirky house! The kids enjoyed the game room, basketball and hot tub. The moms loved the quiet of this little valley (other than our children) and having a little warming fire each night. The owner is very kind and is close by for anything you might need. Stay here if your in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2026
Loved meeting you. Hope you come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2025
Thank-you for your review hope you come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really good location and a fun house to stay in. I plan to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Cabin

Super fun family cabin! The kids had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay

It was perfect for our needs. Closer to town would have made it better.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday Hide Away

Loved staying here. It's exactly as described. The owners are very nice and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 19, 2024
You were great guests maybe we will have the opportunity of hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin with everything

This was an amazing cabin. It had everything you need from games and entertainment to beautiful scenery. We enjoyed the hot tub under the stars as. Walking to the verde river. So beautiful! Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 8, 2025
Leia and her husband were a delight to host.
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Rustic.

We had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Our home must not have been what you were looking for. Hopefully you will find something more to your expectations with your next vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Great location and excellent communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
You guys were deliteful. Look forward to your next stay hope it is soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for families

Lots to do at the actual property as well as the area around. Great for kids. Outdoor area is perfect for hanging out and eating outside. Owner is close for any concerns or questions.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your time. Hope to see you back in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice fun house

Had a wonderful time enjoying the jacuzzi and game room. Beds were comfortable and the house comes with anything you could need. Great communication with landlords.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So cute!

This cabin was super cute all the way around. We played all the games and loved the little pellet stove too! We will definitely come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 8, 2021
You were great guests. Look forward to your next stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is sooo beautiful!! The property is backed up right to a river and there's several secluded spots if you keep traveling/walking down the trails. The house/cabin was perfect! So much to do! The game room downstairs was a lot of fun. The fireplace was super cozy and got it pretty warm. The beds are cozy and kitchen was fun to cook in. My puppers had a blast in the backyard and we spent a lot of time in the Jacuzzi. We extended an extra day because we loved it so much. If you're thinking about staying here, do it! There's lots of things to and places to adventure, it's deep out of town and super secluded
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and cozy house perfect for the whole family

This house was exactly as described. We loved every minute of our stay. The house had everything you could think of for a weekend get away. Right outside of Payson, it gave the perfect feel for a weekend in the woods. This friendly community was great for our kids to be outside able to play and go for a walk by the river. We’d love to visit this home again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 26, 2024
Glad you were able to enjoy the outdoors with your kids. Looking forward to your next stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Holiday Getaway

The cabin was perfect for the Christmas holiday - spacious with plenty of entertainment offerings. We are a family of four with two dogs and were very comfortable in the cabin. The kitchen is updated and worked well for cooking family meals. Neighborhood felt safe and the nearby hiking trail was a bonus. Verla was very helpful upon arrival and the detailed instructions in the cabin made our stay seamless.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 6, 2024
We hope you come back again. You were great guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Gem

These guys have gone above and beyond. Lots of little extras here. very intimate and cozy. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 16, 2024
Thx for your great review. Hope to see you in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for the family!

Our stay was great! A quick 5 minute walk fishing. The boys caught small fish. The gameroom was great for some fun family competition from pool to a video arcade. The hot tub was perfect after a day of hiking. Verlander was very accommodating on check in and check out times. I had the most relaxing Mother's Day weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 21, 2021
So glad that you loved your stay and had a great mothers day. Hope to see you back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

New years getaway

Property was more in a tighter neighborhood than we expected. With cabins very close. But neighborhood was very respectful and quit. The host gave amazing perfect directions to the cabin and was easy to communicate with multiple ways. Layout of the property was fun, the game room and hot tub were a hit! Thank you and have a great 2025!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Softball Weekend

We stayed here for a softball tournament with 2 moms and 2 girls. They really enjoyed the game area downstairs on their off time (and I enjoyed the pinball)! Verla was great to communicate with and was very prompt to our questions all weekend. She even left a little good luck cake for the girls, which they loved! Thanks, Verla!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
So glad I got to meet you guys. Hope to see you back for future vacations and or tournaments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just like home

The cabin was beautiful, loved the personal touches. Bottle of wine, games very cozy. Would love to bring my grandbabies next time. So many things for the kids to do. Especially loved the hand quilted blankets. Only complaint was the mattress in the second bedroom very springy. The jacuzzi was great and our dogs LOVED the yard. Verla was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 1, 2023
Thank-you for your nice review. We will have to look at the bed to see if there is a resolution.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

My husband and I wanted to get out of the heat for our 2 year anniversary. This property has so many things to do although the time went so fast we didn't get to utilize everything. This place is perfect if you have kids. We have 2 Dachshund's and they loved exploring the back yard. I hope we can return soon and bring our daughter and her family. This would be the perfect location. Thank you Verla and Wes for letting us enjoy your beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2022
We also hope you return soon. Thank-you for the wonderful review.

About the host

Hosted by Wes or Verla Dockter

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My husband and I were married for over 55 years. He recently passed away and my grandson is with me. We bought and remodeled these homes. We are the proud parents of 2 children and now have added their spouses to our family. Our son and his wife have 2 boys, our daughter and her spouse have 2 girls. We were blessed to find our home in this quiet community. We loved the quiet and solitude here. We were able to build and remodel 5 homes one for us and 4 we are able to share with others. This work was done by my husband and myself. I live down the street from the rentals so I am close by for any needs.

Why they chose this property

We totally have fallen in love with this area so when we had the opportunity to purchase the 3 homes we decided to make them into vacation rentals. We live down the street from the rentals.

What makes this property unique

home owner close by for any problems or questions, area is quiet and children can play outside in the fenced in yard. Surrounded by the national forest area where you can take your quads out riding,(must be street licensed and follow speed limits while in housing area) You can ride out on the Forest roads. You can fish on the East Verde River which is a close walk from our home. If you have additional family members and need additional room the house next to this is VRBO # 969492 or #2680098.

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