Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees.
A forested area with a wooden staircase leading up a hill.
A cabin with a balcony, surrounded by tall pine trees.
A compact kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There's a dining table with a placemat, a candle, and a basket of snacks.
A brick fireplace with a black chimney, a telescope, and a stack of firewood.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tonto National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Payson, AZ
  • Place, Green Valley Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Mazatzal Casino
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Lower Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Living Room

1 Double Futon

Main floor level

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Payson

Located in Payson, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Rim Country Museum and Pine-Strawberry Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Payson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout - 23 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Green Valley Park - 25 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 27 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Payson Golf Course - 29 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 39 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 122 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cozy Cabin in Heart of Tonto Forest located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tonto National Forest and within 16 miles (25 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Banner Payson Medical Center. Green Valley Park and Mazatzal Casino are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice place for a relaxing getaway. Steps to get to main living quarters would be a challenge for some. Plenty of space inside and deck for a group of up to 8. Parking for max 2 vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts! Property is close to hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was very clean and everything as expected. Location was perfect!
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying with us and your kind review. We’d love to host you again sometime in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect getaway that we were looking for. Lots stuff close by to explore with little time investment. Host gave great service. Could have been cleaned a bit too dust some cob webs. But it is a cabin. I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you for staying at The Backwoods cabin and for your review. We hope you’ll consider staying with us again in the future! Justin & Kim Thelen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Spot

Second time staying here and always have such a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2024
Thank you for the kind review and for being a repeat guest! We’d love to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly neighbors, with good puppies, quiet nights!
Kasha on deck!🐕
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your review and for staying at The Backwoods Cabin. If you find yourself in the area again,’we’d love to host you!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cute and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great place to stay

Parking is a bit tight but we’ll worth the location, wish they stocked coffee but other than that it was wonderful place to stay and would definitely consider staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Thank you for staying with us and for the kind review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

Nice comfortable cabin. Beautiful deck, comfortable beds and well stocked supplies. Fishing, hiking and swimming places close. A great place to stay and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2025
Thank you for your kind review and for allowing us to host you at The Backwoods Cabin! We'd love to host you again sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Very accommodating owners, recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice out doors

Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2025
Thank you for staying with us and your kind feedback. We hope you'll considering staying at The Backwoods Cabin again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time and peaceful

Enjoyed the stay. The cabin was quiet but close to my favorite areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
Thank you for staying with us and for your kind review! We’d love to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had so much fun

We really enjoyed our stay and loved the cabin/area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2024
Thank you for staying at The Backwoods Cabin! We’re so happy that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and quiet

We had a great stay and enjoyed the time with family. Beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2023
Thank you for your kind review and for staying at The Backwoods Cabin. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and would welcome you back again anytime. Thank you, Justin & Kim Thelen
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Decent cabin for the price. Some minor issues with stove not working and heating not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for your review. The heating was working fine, and my husband instructed you on how to turn it on with the remote - you simply were not using the remote correctly. Additionally, we were not made aware that the stove wasn’t working - and we were there right after you and the stove was working fine.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice. The host was very responsive and helpful. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2025
Jeremy - Thank you again for staying at The Backwoods Cabin and for your kind review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will consider staying with us again in the future. ~ Justin & Kim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful cabin is such a nice getaway from the hustle of the city. Tucked away in a beautiful wooded location. We had everything we needed at the cabin. The hosts were very kind and checked to see if we had everything we needed. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2025
Thank so much for staying at The Backwoods Cabin and for your kind review. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time

This place is a great place to stop and relax. Highly recommend. Owners were a pleasure to week with!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2025
Thank you for staying with us and your kind review. We’d love to host you again sometime in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

weekend get away

nice area close to hiking trails
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2024
Thank you for your review and for staying at The Backwoods Cabin. We would love to host you again sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay

We had an amazing time with our family. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2022
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future. Best Regards, Justin & Kim Thelen
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

July Get Away

Great location for Water Wheel and 2nd crossing adventure, Washington Park (Highline Trail, so beautiful), and about an hour away from Woods Canyon Lake. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet peaceful getaway

3 days of peaceful cozy bliss. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying at The Backwoods Cabin and your kind review. We hope you’ll consider staying with us again when future plans bring you back to Payson. All the best, Justin & Kim Thelen
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy Cabin

Nice cozy cabin for our family. We even had lots of animal visitors come and say hi. We had an amazing trip. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2024
Thank you for your kind review and for staying at The Backwoods Cabin. We’re glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will consider staying with us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay!

The cabin was nice and peaceful. Perfect for a getaway into the mountains. The property was easy to find with the directions, cabin was clean and comfortable. The hosts were very responsive to our messages and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2022
Thank you for you kind review and for staying at The Backwoods Cabin! We’d love to host you sometime again in the future. Happy holidays!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Decent cabin. Pictures make it look more remote than it is. Be prepared for lots of steps and difficult parking. Upon arrival, take a thorough video of entire property. Just received notification that I’m being charged for damage to two items that were never used.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2026
Hi Mickey - Thank you for your review. We apologize if you felt the cabin was not as remote as it appears from the photos. We are deep in the midst of the forest, so I’m not understanding what the misconception might have been - and truly apologize if you weren’t happy. Our communications during your stay indicated that you were enjoying your time at the cabin and had a great time. The items we processed a claim for were informed from our cleaning lady damaged after your stay but were not damaged prior. If you didn’t use the items, you can dispute the charge with the I provider if the insurance for your stay. We understand that these things happen, which is why insurance is provided at rental so that there is coverage for unexpected damage. Thank you again.
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