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Welcome to The Burrow: Your Forest Paradise

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Seclusion and serenity
Interior detail
View from the front drive
Bridge over (almost always) dry creek bed
Benches and hammocks to enjoy the best nature has to offer!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 19

Popular amenities

  • Porch or lanai
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Payson, AZ
  • Place, Mongollon Rim Visitor Center
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Sardine Point Day Use Area
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Woods Canyon Lake
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Basement bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basement common area

2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Double Beds

Main floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Main floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Welcome to The Burrow: Your Forest Paradise

Tucked on a private five acres in the middle of the national forest, The Burrow has everything you need to feed your soul!

Perfect for cozy getaways or large gatherings, The Burrow boasts three floors of fun. The loft has a TV sitting area, a toy hideaway closet that children love, and a king master bedroom with en suite bathroom and walk in closet. (The master bath is a walk-in corner shower, and on the small side.) The main floor has two queen bedrooms, play pens in each closet, a full bathroom (standard tub/shower), a fully stocked kitchen, and a huge family room with a wall of windows overlooking the national forest. The basement has another full bathroom (large walk-in shower), a bedroom with another queen bed and a twin bunk bed. The basement also has a huge game area with another TV sitting area, pool table, ping pong table, a wall of Nerf guns, two twin bunk beds, and a full over full bunk bed - with three additional sleeping mats under the bunks. Every kid’s dream come true!

Wi-Fi is provided but fair warning: you’re in the middle of the forest and it’s not super mega blastoid speed. You’ll have difficulty streaming. There is also no TV/Satellite service. We do provide two large binders full of DVDs for all ages. And there’s more time to enjoy the plethora of board games, card games and puzzles!

We’re also proud to boast that the Burrow has central heat and A/C in the main areas- a rarity in a Payson cabin. The bedrooms come equipped with their own heaters and fans as well.

While the house itself is a blast, you won’t stay indoors for long. The star of this show is NATURE. The wraparound porch lets you soak up the beauty of northern Arizona from every angle. Then there’s the hammocks, Gaga ball pit, volleyball net, spike ball, ladder ball, bocce ball, horseshoes, and several other outdoor games. Our fully wooded five-acre lot backs up to the national forest, ready for you to enjoy. And we can’t forget to mention the countless hikes and trails right outside the door, as well as lakes less than thirty minutes away!

We are also pleased to offer garbage service! We have two bins that are picked up every Thursday. Anything that doesn’t fit in the bins must be hauled away. The bins are located at the end of the driveway by the mailbox.

For our disabled friends, keep in mind this house does require stairs and is not wheelchair friendly. For friends with young children, we provide two stair safety gates, two play pens, and one strap on infant seat/high chair.

NOTE:

Our backyard property has a tree fort with a climbing wall and zipline. IT IS NOT FOR USE BY OUR RENTERS. We assume no responsibility or liability for injuries, damages, or accidents that may occur while using the fort. By entering or utilizing the fort against our rules, you acknowledge and accept all associated risks and agree to release the property owner from any claims or liabilities arising from its use. Adult supervision is required for children at all times.

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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 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a fire pit, but please refer to local laws for any seasonal fire restrictions.
The backyard tree fort is off-limits to our renters.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2331677vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Payson

Located in Payson, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Tonto National Forest and Mongollon Rim Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Payson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Mongollon Rim Visitor Center - 37 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area - 37 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Sardine Point Day Use Area - 42 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area - 42 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Woods Canyon Lake - 49 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zane Grey's Steakhouse & Saloon - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Double D Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Double D Store and Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kohl's Ranch - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Can't Stop Smoking BBQ - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to The Burrow: Your Forest Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to The Burrow: Your Forest Paradise?

As of 5 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to The Burrow: Your Forest Paradise on 20 Jul 2026 start from £538, 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 at Welcome to The Burrow: Your Forest Paradise?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to The Burrow: Your Forest Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to The Burrow: Your Forest Paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to The Burrow: Your Forest Paradise located?

This family-friendly Payson holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tonto National Forest, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Mongollon Rim Visitor Center. Lake One and Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daisy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are a big family with different age ranges; adults, teenagers, kids we al have a great time at this cozy house. We also enjoyed the outside activities; patio/back yard is huge.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julian R.

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

WINRO Family

Cozy cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Beautiful Place

This was the perfect get away place. We live pretty local to Payson and needed a weekend away. The privacy and space was perfect for us. Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail A.

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

AWESOME CABIN!!

CABIN WAS JUST PERFECT!!! WE LOVED IT , AND WILL DEFINITELY BOOK AGAIN!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karlyn c.

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

Weekend away

This place was perfect for multiple families to meet and hang out. The kids had a great time in the large yard, and there was plenty of sitting space for the adults to relax and hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perla R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for doing everything to make our stay great. Cabin beautiful. Family and I had a great time. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuri B.

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

Cabin

Great place!! We definitely enjoyed our weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
So glad you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Great relaxing retreat for family

Our large family had a great time. Location beautiful and quiet. Perfect deck to relax and keep an eye on kids. We had an amazing weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review! So glad you had a good time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Get Away

Was perfect for our needs, and secluded relaxation. The host was quick to respond and always accommodating. We really enjoyed our weekend get away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karlyn c.

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

Weekend getaway

This place was perfect for our large group. There was plenty of space for the kids to play and space for the adults to relax and hang out! Looking forward to staying again to play in the snow in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Wonderful in every regard

The house is in great shape, lots of space, surrounded by beautiful nature, couldnt ask for more!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunil S.

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

Excellent property

Excellent property. We spent most of the time in the basement as it can accommodate a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2022
We’re so glad you had such a good time! The basement is a favorite hangout for us as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mason L.

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

Camp PELLA

This was literally the perfect place for us to stay!!! We had such a blast!!! Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Oh we’re so thankful for such kind feedback! So happy you had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Absolutely amazing!

The property manager and owners are great with communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2022
Oh, thank you Anna! It was a pleasure working with you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda T.

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

A Wonderful Family Retreat

The Burrow has a great layout for large families and is fully equipped. We had a great stay and enjoyed all being able to be together, yet having our own areas. The kitchen has everything you need and the place is well stocked. The mattresses and pillows are ready for an upgrade, but we appreciated all the clean linens and towels!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2024
We're happy that you enjoyed your stay! Regarding the mattresses, all of them are less than two years old except for the one in the basement queen bed, which is four. However, we will inspect the pillows as per your feedback. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackelyn C.

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

Burrow Home

Loved this property offered such a beautiful stay. Time flew and stood still at the best moments. Hope to be coming back soon. Gorgeous views, lots of things to explore and play.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

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

The Burrow

The house was comfortable and had plenty of room for our group. The quiet and peaceful surroundings were just what we needed for the weekend. Thank you for helping make our stay enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
We’re so glad you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saira H.

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

Perfect Getaway!!!

Perfect spacious cabin for multiple families! We all enjoyed ourselves and had so much fun during our stay. The views from this place are breathtaking! Thank you Watson family for an amazing stay. We hope to be back very soon 🏔🌲❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
We’re thrilled you had such a great time and soaked up Arizona’s finest! Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason d.

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

My kids didn't want to leave!!

Very well-equipped cabin with so many activities and spaces to relax. We want to come back and stay longer next time! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige W.

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

This is our second year staying here for our family reunion!

This cabin is wonderful for our family everything you need in the kitchen & outside. Didn’t have to bring our own tables & chairs for our reunion activities. They have lots of beds, living spaces inside and out. It’s perfect ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Yay! We’re so glad The Burrow fits your needs so well! Hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette B.

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

secluded cabin with all the amenities

The cabin is located just outside of Payson with Tonto with excellent hiking in the area. The area has a couple of other cabins but they were not occupied during our stay so it was very secluded and quiet. PLENTY of space and amenities in the home. Fire pit was excellent and tons of wood to utilize. Plenty of beds and rooms with fun things to do for all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
We're thrilled you had such a wonderful Thanksgiving in the woods! Thank you for leaving such a kind review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hari V.

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

Beautiful house surrounded by nature!!

We loved the house. It was exactly as described in the listing. The owner has provided everything we could possibly require. Our kids had so much fun. Would like to return sometime soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2023
Thank you for the loving care you gave our home! Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Perfect for our team

We took our management team to this cabin for a leadership off-site. The amenities were great for our needs--lots of beds and lots to do at the cabin and the property--both inside and out when we were not having workshops and meetings! We enjoyed hiking on nearby trails and enjoyed the weather and quite that only a forest cabin can produce. We're already planning on going again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
We’re so glad your team had such a great time! You’re welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn F.

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

A great weekend away!

I took my show choir for a rehearsal retreat and we had everything we needed for a fantastic weekend. The road in is definitely dirt and with all of the rain a small or regular car probably wouldn’t be able to navigate some of the bigger washouts, but our vans and crossovers did just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2022
We're so glad your show choir had such a good time! Yes, you unfortunately went up after some heavy rain and that last couple miles can be rough! Glad you made it okay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mysteriously16

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

Great and fun stay

All the seating was wonderful. It gave us the opportunity to have our own space or to hang out together. Although there are some neighbors, the cabin still feels isolated. All the different fandoms was fun! Really enjoyed, the only never was the temperature of the upstairs bedroom but that's just because we came in July. With the fans, it wasn't too bad. Thoroughly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2023
So glad you had such a good time - and that you enjoyed the fandom Easter eggs! And thank you for letting us know about the upstairs bedroom; we're working on getting a window AC unit.

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca Watson

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We are a family of six boys and then a girl - yes, really! We are the legit Weasleys of Harry Potter fame, hence naming our forest paradise "The Burrow," after the Weasley's home.

We hail from Queen Creek, and escape to The Burrow regularly to enjoy the full beauty of Arizona. We love the plethora of hikes, proximity to lakes, and endless forests to explore, build forts, and spot wildlife. Family togetherness in nature is our favorite place to be, and we love providing that opportunity for others when not using it ourselves.

What makes this property unique

We love getting away from the hustle and bustle of regular life for the slower pace the forest provides. The Burrow is a solid thirty minutes from Payson, and our street has very few neighbors. We offer a unique chance to focus on family and nature in one big beautiful package.

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English, Portuguese
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