Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Centrally Located + Modern + S’mores + Fire Pit + Family Focused + King Bed
Complimentary s’mores kit included for use with our wood burning fire pit!
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful modern home with:
* fully equipped kitchen *open living room *TV streaming services *spacious private backyard *covered deck *hammock *BBQ *Adirondack chairs *fire pit *Ping pong table *Kids' toys and games *Queen size air mattress in 3rd bedroom Unbeatable location, in the heart of Payson with:
*playground and skate park *hiking trails *national parks *library *restaurants
Peaceful mornings and fun-filled afternoons await you at our cozy home. Book Today! Check out our IG @heartofpaysonaz
TPT # 21457409
Town of Payson's required disclosure: "The Owner of this property will provide you with pertinent safety information, explain your responsibilities under the Town of Payson Town Code, and expect you to certify your compliance therewith.
You must not use this property for any nonresidential or other prohibited activity or use, as defined in Town of Payson Town Code Section 116.05. Any renter who causes, permits, facilitates, aides, or abets such prohibited use of this property shall be subject to a civil infraction carrying a mandatory penalty of a minimum of $500.00, in addition to any other penalties which the Town may impose.
The use of this Short-Term Rental to house sex offenders is prohibited by State Law and by the Town of Payson Town Code. The Owner of this Short-Term Rental is required to perform a background check on you and your guests prior to your stay. "
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Strictly no smoking. $250 fine will be charged for any cigarette butts and/or smell left behind.
If pets are found to be on the property, there will be a $250 fee and pet owner will be responsible for any damage related to the pet.
Late check-outs will result in an additional fee. If you leave more than one hour past checkout time then you may be subject to a full night's fee.
Important information
You need to know
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
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
Property Registration Number TPT # 21457409
About the area
Payson
Payson is home to this holiday 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 104 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Crosswinds Restaurant - 7 min drive
Circle K - 5 min drive
Dutch Bros Coffee - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Centrally Located + Modern + S’mores + Fire Pit + Family Focused + King Bed pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Centrally Located + Modern + S’mores + Fire Pit + Family Focused + King Bed?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Centrally Located + Modern + S’mores + Fire Pit + Family Focused + King Bed on 23 Sept 2026 start from £135, 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 Centrally Located + Modern + S’mores + Fire Pit + Family Focused + King Bed?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Centrally Located + Modern + S’mores + Fire Pit + Family Focused + King Bed?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Centrally Located + Modern + S’mores + Fire Pit + Family Focused + King Bed?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Centrally Located + Modern + S’mores + Fire Pit + Family Focused + King Bed located?
This family-friendly Payson holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tonto National Forest, Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Green Valley Park. Rim Country Museum and Banner Payson Medical Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The place was very clean and layed out well. Nice location and the check in process and communication from the host was great. But, most importantly the bed was SO comfortable!
We enjoyed our stay at this property. The place was super clean and the beds were super comfortable. The home had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The backyard was a perfect place to hang out and eat. Also, the host was easy to communicate with and informative. Would definitely stay again!
The house had a wonderful layout! The shower in the master bath was very spacious and had excellent water pressure and plentiful hot water! We appreciated the ceiling fans and the charging stations next to the bed.
Great house in a great neighborhood. Clean and spacious. Host was very responsive and accommodating. I would just make note that there are no wash cloths provided so if you plan to stay, you should plan to bring some washcloths or throw away loofahs for the showers.
Really loved this home in a quiet neighborhood. It was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The host was responsive to my questions and checked in by messages during our stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2023
So glad you loved our home in our quiet neighborhood. And that you felt the beds were comfortable! We take great pride in offering a clean and comfortable place for our guests. Thanks for your review!
We arrived early to payson and spent the day letting our kids run out their energy at a conveniently located park! The house has been amazing and the neighborhood equally as amazing!
Virginia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
So glad to hear that you felt our house and neighborhood were amazing! We love the convenient location too! Hope to host you again soon!
The property is exactly as described in its posting. We loved dining on the porch, lighting a campfire, and eating s’mores. The house is close to state parks and hiking trails. The kitchen is super cute and had everything we needed. Owner was friendly and responsive.
Christina C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2024
We are so glad to hear that you loved dining on the porch, lighting a campfire and the s'mores! Happy to know that you felt the house was as described and had everything you needed. Looking forward to hosting you again soon.
We had a great stay at this home! It was the perfect size for our family and had everything we needed. We appreciated the blackout curtains for our baby and the older kids enjoyed the games. Also grateful it was accommodating to our 89 year old Nana who needed her walker during her visits with us. Highly recommend!
Mindy V.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
So glad to hear the house was accommodating to you and your family. And very happy that your kids enjoyed the games!
Very clean and uncluttered house in the heart of Payson. Has everything you need and some really nice touches. Mattress in the master bedroom was extremely comfortable. Highly recommend this property. Really nice neighborhood with friendly people walking in the mornings.
Jeanne R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed our modern and clean home in our quiet neighborhood. And love hearing that the master bed was very comfortable for you! Hope we can host you again soon!
The property exceeded our expectations. The kitchen was amazing, with up to daye high quality appliances, we wished we could of stayed longer to have the opportunity to use it more. It's set in a quiet neighborhood, so it made it easy to sleep in at times. There were 4 of us and it was more than spacious for all of us. Will definetly plan to stay again next year when we visit Payson.
This place exceeded our expectations. It is a gorgeous and functional home. The backyard is adorable and the smores kit to use with the fire pit was such a sweet touch. The neighborhood was great for walking with a park and an adorable pond nearby (gorgeous at sunset). The house was clean, the beds were comfy, and the kitchen was my favorite. Host was communicative and sweet! Would be more than happy to stay again in the future.
This home was perfectly located close to everything in Payson. Located in a nice neighborhood that was quiet and friendly. The decor was so refreshing and positive. The host went the extra mile to make the stay comfortable and fun with special things like a S’mores kit, children’s toys, a book exchange station. We loved not having any stairs with a 5 year old and a 76 year old. Could not have been more ideal.
Sara O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind review. So glad to hear you enjoyed the special touches and refreshing decor. Hope to see you again soon!
The house was very nice and clean and up to date. Neighborhood was quiet. Owner was responsive and friendly. One issue that we had was that the listing shows sleeps 8 and that bedroom 3 has a Queen and 2 twins. We missed the fact that the Queen bed is an air mattress. This fact is listed in the description as one of the features/amenities but could be easily missed so just be aware when booking. Another issue we had was that we accidentally put a hole in the hammock in the back yard. We let the host know and she was very nice about it and chose not to charge us which we greatly appreciated. We would stay here again if ever in the area.
Shane D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review, Shane!
I have made some edits to our listing to make it more clear about the air mattress. Thank you for bringing that to my attention.
Accidents happen and there is normal wear and tear with everything so I am happy to make repairs and replacements as needed to ensure our guests have a great experience. Glad to hear you would stay with us again!
We had a wonderful stay at Shivaun's home. This was our first trip to Payson to escape the Phoenix heat and we were visiting as a family of six with two children 5 and under. Shivaun's home was very clean and the layout of the space was perfect for us. She provided us with plenty of kid amenities including a high chair, pack and play, utensils, and a stepping stool (which I don't often see in rental homes!). My boys loved the toys and the coloring books that were provided. The backyard deck was great for the kids to play in and us to just sit out at the dining table. It was a little warm for us to fully enjoy the patio but we still got to enjoy it in the mornings when the weather was a little cooler. The kitchen counter space was also great for us to just lay out water bottles, wallets, car keys and quickly find them when we were leaving the house. There were ample kitchen utensils and cookware as well. My dad and husband absolutely loved playing ping pong in the garage also. We had such a great stay and look forward to renting Shivaun's home again when we return to Payson in the future!
Sara P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your detailed review, Sara! So very glad you enjoyed our home with all the kid friendly amenities, backyard deck and ping pong table in the garage. We look forward to hosting you again!
The property was great and served our needs. Well maintained and nicely equipped.
The listing showed availability. When we submitted our request, the host asked us to arrive a day later. We agreed and changed our plans to accommodate host and host accepted our new dates. Then the original date was "confirmed" without our acceptance. End result was we paid for a night we did not use because we tried to accommodate host request. We did not pursue the matter because the property was great for our needs and there was plenty of miscommunication for all to share. Check dates carefully as they can change without your approval.
We had difficulties with periodic internet interruptions. We absolutely believe this was out of hosts control and they did everything humanly possible to help us reset the system and stayed in regular communication. If we were vacationing, this would not have been a problem. However, we were in Payson for business and it was a problem. Nothing the host could have done.
I am six foot five. The mirror in the master bath was unusable. There is a light fixture in front of the refrigerator that is probably still swinging from me hitting my head every time I opened the refrigerator.
This was a fine property and we would not hesitate to return. Just pay very close attention to dates. Read the confirmation carefully and not just assume it reflects your intention.
David S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for your detailed review of you stay. We are so glad to hear that you thought the property was great and served your needs. Also, happy that you felt the property was well maintained and nicely equipped.
Sorry for any miscommunication with the dates of your stay. We stated we could accommodate your original dates when you stated that you could not adjust the dates so therefore, the original request was confirmed and no dates were changed without approval. And yes, agree that it's always important to read confirmation emails and messages on the platform carefully. Hope we can host you again on your next trip to Payson!
About the host
Hosted by Shivaun Carter
I’m Shivaun and host this home with my family of four. We live in Phoenix, AZ and love to get away to our home away from home with the cooler weather and fresh air up North.