The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03
Welcome to The Happy Place. Over the past 13 years our family has created many memories and truly is our happy place. Over an acre to enjoy with creek running through the backyard. Large fenced area for the pups to run.
The space
We are proud to offer our newly renovated home to guest to create the same memories and experiences as our family! The Happy Place is a 3 bed/2bath home that has been completely renovated with comfort and function in mind.
The primary bedroom is spacious with a large walk-in closet & king size bed. The primary bathroom features heated floors, beautiful designed walk-in shower with niche lighting and a large free standing soaking tub.
There are two additional bedrooms. The western room & moose room each feature queen size beds, closet and Roku TV’s.
The main family room is perfect for lounging, watching movies, or catching up on your favorite Netflix series. The secondary TV room is a multi-purpose flex space. Electric fireplace, couch with two end recliners, built in cabinets with many card and board games to choose from.
The kitchen is spacious with new appliances and has everything you’ll need to make your family meals.
The laundry room also features our pup station. We love our pets and travel with our two dogs and understand how important our guest pets are! We have a small kennel (large kennel upon request), toys, treats and waste bags. We want your pups to feel welcomed too.
The property is situated on an acre lot with a peaceful creek at the lower portion of the property and is surrounded with trees that span 100 years old. The front yard is fenced and secured for your pets with plenty of space to run and enjoy their pup-cation. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the front patio with stunning mountain views. The extended back patio was designed with our guest in mind. This is the perfect place for entertaining, family dinners or simply to relax and experience Arizona’s natural beauty. We also have an outdoor fire pit for camp fires & roasting S’mores. (Season permitting) The property is equipped to park your rides. There are near by trails that you’ll be able to access with a quick ride up the rim.
If you plan on bringing ATV or Side by sides please let us know. We are happy to point you in the direction of trails but it is extremely important to respect the neighbors. We would ask rides are only driven to and from the property not driven around the property. We are happy to provide more detailed information.
Guest access Everything!!! Its your magical place!!!!
There MAY be a FIRE BAN in place when you are interested in coming. Please check the Tonto Forest web site for alert ban status.
I will have a sign on the fire pit if I know there is a ban in place. But, it changes often, according to the weather, etc. I do not control the state fire ban laws. Safety is important!
This is a rural location - sounds you may hear could be horses, coyotes, dogs, cows, chickens and roosters along with farm equipment.
DOGS and wild animals: This home is next to the forest and neighbors do not always keep their dogs fenced and they are allowed to run around the area. The pets are generally friendly and RARELY come by. However, you need to be aware that I can not control the wildlife or neighbor dogs. If you decide to bring your pet, the front yard is a large fenced area but I do not recommend you allowing your dog to run around freely.
Often there will be more horse traffic than car traffic. Do not approach horses or the area ranches. The road past Sprague Ranch road is a private road. More info will be provided after booking.
Open Range: The property is located in an open range area - this means certain times of the year livestock will pass through the property. Stay clear of any livestock.
To reach the Happy Place you will pass through the creek that runs through the property - it is usually shallow but during or after rain storms requires extreme caution.
The property is equipped with exterior security cameras only!
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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
About the area
Payson
Located in Payson, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and Tonto National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout - 28 min drive - 16.5 km
Mazatzal Casino - 28 min drive - 16.5 km
Rim Country Museum - 28 min drive - 16.9 km
Payson Golf Course - 31 min drive - 18.4 km
Getting around
Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Dutch Bros Coffee - 12 min drive
Culver's - 10 min drive
Circle K - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).
How much does it cost to stay at The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03 on 13 Jul, 2026 start from S$242, 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 The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Happy Place - Acre - Fenced Yard - Creek Permit #STR24-03 located?
This family-friendly Payson holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Tonto National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Green Valley Park. Payson Golf Course and Rim Country Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
All seven of us agreed that this was the best vacation rental home we have ever been to. Thank you for truly welcoming our pets, and all the attention to detail.
We had such a wonderful experience at The Happy Place! The host is great and very communicative! From the moment you walk in the front door you feel at home with every essential you could possibly need. The location and scenery are incredible and the fact they allow our fur babies is an absolute bonus!! We will definitely stay here again for our next family gathering!
Seldom do we have a WOW-factor at an VRBO. This place really went above and beyond. Clean, perfectly decorated space with everything one could ever need we felt so fortunate with our week stay! Close to town, in a quiet rural area, it became our lovely retreat, esp with the perfect front fenced yard for our 2 dogs.There were just so many extras/details that we kept finding, dog toys, welcome cookies, including the (5 gal waters) we replaced x2, & much needed as we hiked 60 miles that week. Thank you, Bob, it was just the BEST! Hope we can come back next year!
Sharon M.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kyle
6 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great birthday vacation the happy place was nice and clean. my family loved the noise of the animals and we even had this beautiful brown and white dog come up to the fence to say hi one day the Neighbor Was walking her horse and she brought it up to the fence so my pup could say hi. The master bathroom had heated floors and a bath tub even i could fit in so comfortably im 5'11 220lb all in all we had a great time and will hopefully be back soon if funds will allow
Absolutely one of the best stays in a Vrbo. It was very cozy, inside and outside. Televisions provided in all the rooms, kitchen was well stocked, very peaceful setting. They have thought of everything. We didn’t bring our puppy, but the provisions for those who do is wonderful, and it doesn’t smell like animals were there or have dog hair everywhere.
The place was a nice rural location, very accommodating for pet dogs. Fun proximity to a creek / riparian area.Close to Payson and the Rim. The place was exactly as pictured. Very clean and lots of nice extra touches.
Great comfortable clean place to relax. Hosts were more than helpful and any communication was prompt. Would stay here again and hope to do so again next year.
Beautiful house in the payson woods! If youre traveling with dogs this is the place for you. Very large fenced in area for the dogs and they even have a medium sized wooden kennel inside the house for your dog to sleep in! It was very clean and the accommodations were wonderful as well.
Loved this house so much! Loved the back patio and the creek. The house was clean, comfortable and felt like home. Zero issues or complaints. We will stay there again!
Loved our stay at The Happy Place! The property was very clean and very welcoming. Our pups enjoyed roaming g the large enclosed yard, and communication was excellent! I expect we’ll be back again sometime in the future!
Very accommodating owners, check in a breeze, and plan on returning in the future for a longer stay. Puppies love it!
A Very Happy Place!
Paul P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alex
6 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to get away! It has all the comforts of home and ton of things to do on the property. The kids and dogs loved the creek down below the property. Bob was a great host and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and that we had everything we needed!
Such a beautiful place, and SUPER clean! Host was very responsive even when we arrived at midnight and we couldn’t locate our check in instructions. This location provided items in the household that are above and beyond standard for some rentals. This made the stay even more pleasant. We also enjoyed the remoteness to the property. Got to even see some elk at night wandering the neighborhood! Overall, 10/10 would stay again!
Thank you Bob and family for providing a relaxing and beautiful place to stay! The happy place has all the modern amenities with a feel of home away from home. It's a place where you dont even have to go anywhere, we could just hang out at the house. Bob is quick to respond with any questions or suggestions. The place is serene and peaceful...just what I needed. We hope to return again soon! Thanks again!
Overall, everything was very good. The kids had a great time. Very relaxing. My only complaint is that the king size bed was a back breaker. My sister and I couldn’t sleep in it.
I would highly recommend staying at The Happy Place! It is a very clean and comfortable house that has been beautifully decorated. It has a fully stocked and organized kitchen (all drawers and cabinets are labeled) which made our holiday meal prep very easy. The large fenced front yard and the nearby national forest also make this the perfect place for dog lovers to stay with their furry family members.
We were very pleased with our stay at The Happy Place. It lived up to its name! We were looking for quiet time in the mountains with our dogs, and got just that. The dogs had a blast running around the fenced in front yard, and we loved relaxing on the back patio. Also, this was a short drive to our favorite hiking spots in Christopher Creek/Forest Lakes area. We will stay again!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Bob Colabianchi
Hi! We are Bob and Kattie a husband and wife team that loves to travel with our 2 boys. We also love hosting and have a passion for making sure each guest has a wonderful stay. We personally own our 4 properties and take great pride in what we do. We clean our properties ourselves and love to help our guests with anything they need!!!
When not hosting Kattie is active in Arizona real estate. With Arizona being one of the fastest growing states and a winter destination Kattie loves to help out of state buyers. I am a small business owner with a passion of aviation. We are so thankful to live in this beautiful state and love exploring and adventures. Thank you for considering our home and really hope we get to host you and your guests.
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