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2 Mi to Rainbow Lake: Woodsy Retreat w/ Deck!

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, surrounded by tall trees.
A small, single-story cabin with a red door and a satellite dish, surrounded by a forested area.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a ceiling fan, a gray sofa, a leather armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a wooden door, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Rainbow Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lakeside, AZ
  • Place, Unity of the White Mountains
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pinetop-Lakeside Historical Society
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Show Low, AZ (SOW-Show Low Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Lakeside

Pinetop-Lakeside is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Springs Environmental Study Area and White Mountain Nature Center, while Pinetop-Lakeside Historical Society and Show Low Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Lakeside, AZ

What's nearby

  • Unity of the White Mountains - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rainbow Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • White Mountain Nature Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Big Springs Environmental Study Area - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pinetop-Lakeside Historical Society - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Show Low, AZ (SOW-Show Low Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sal & Teresa’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Irish Colleen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Depot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pinetop Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Mi to Rainbow Lake: Woodsy Retreat w/ Deck! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2 Mi to Rainbow Lake: Woodsy Retreat w/ Deck!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Mi to Rainbow Lake: Woodsy Retreat w/ Deck!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Mi to Rainbow Lake: Woodsy Retreat w/ Deck!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Mi to Rainbow Lake: Woodsy Retreat w/ Deck! located?

This family-friendly Pinetop-Lakeside cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Rainbow Lake and Unity of the White Mountains. Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest and White Mountain Nature Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet, close to hiking and nature walks. Easy parking for 2 cars. Shopping is close by if you forgot or needed anything. Rented a canoe at Rainbow lake for reasonable cost. Sunrise ski resort has summer day passes for fun rides. Several shops to purchase souvenirs. An hour away are gorgeous longer hikes. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2026
We are so glad you had a great time during your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Great location, plenty of room, has all the amenities listed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Love that is was pet friendly! Perfect for our doggy. It was stuffy in home, and feel ceiling fans in bedrooms would go along way in the hot months. The grill that we used, was sufficient but it was not clean. We went ahead and cleaned it and then had some tasty steaks. The location was great and yard was great. Check in was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful retreat

We loved the cottage and deck. The fenced in yard was a plus
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pinetop Vacation

This property was in a comfortabl
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Very clean. We loved all the boardgames.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pine getaway

Very nice location. House has all new kitchen appliances. House looks llike it was recently renovated. Great fenced in yard for the dog
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

The cabin and the yard were wonderful. Lots of room in the house. Loved the deck. Had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Will be sure to come back again. Thanks for providing a wonderful place to just unwind and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Small house with all amenities but no AC

Stay was great, we enjoyed the small house but with degrees over 85 and no AC it was almost unbearable to sleep at night. It was clean and had everything you need to stay comfortable for a few days. We had to sleep in the living room which the Murphy bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Easy Getaway, Great Location, Delightful Deck

Our family of six loved our weekend at this lovely cottage. The perfect location made it easy to get to from the Valley. The clean and comfortable accommodations made us feel at home. And the deck! Sitting fireside in the crisp, clean White Mountain air beneath the string lights was perfect for unplugged relaxation - ukelele in hand. The well equipped kitchen made it easy to cook in, and the convenient location offered delightful local options as well. R&R Pizza Express just 2-minutes down the road was our favorite. We've added the Cottage to our list of places we definitely visit again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Small details

We had a very relaxing time & a nice break from the heat in Queen Creek. Beds were very comfortable! Kitchen is very large. Neighborhood is very old & appears questionable, but the neighbors are all very nice. Vacuum was plug, but we fixed it. The exterior & deck need a good power wash to clean things up. A few cobwebs in the corners of the inside that should be removed. Wished that some of the windows had screens so we could have had them open. Overall it was a nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

The rental was exactly as described and we had a wonderful time bonding with family. The added patio lights was nice for night time smore making and camp fire stories. It fit 8 of us comfortably and I would recommend this place for anyone looking for some R&R. There were some cobwebs in the backyard patio on the furniture and around the windows and front door entrance. Although we did not have AC it was ok, but I would suggest more ceiling fans in the kitchen and bedroom areas. If temps were higher it could have been uncomfortable but due to having rain on our last night, it cooled off the heat. But overall, we would stay here again. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to restaurants/shopping in Lakeside. Quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax and recharge. The neighbors are very friendly, just like all the people we interacted with. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2026
So glad to hear this was the perfect place to relax and recharge. It's wonderful that the neighbors and everyone you met along the way made the stay even better. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope others get to enjoy the same warm welcome and great time you had.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was close to everything and had everything we needed for our party of 4. We stayed 4 days. It was in the woods. Enough parking for our two cars. Host was available and helpful with our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2026
We're so glad the location worked out perfectly for your group and that the cabin had everything you needed for your stay. It's great to hear the parking was convenient and that communication throughout your visit was helpful. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to continuing to make this a great home base for guests exploring the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed every second of our stay in this cabin. It was as described. Comfortable beds. All needed supplies. Would love to stay here again some day!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect weekend family getaway!

My family of 7 (5 kids and my wife and I) stayed here and absolutely loved our time. Plenty of space for us to spread out and enjoy beautiful pinetop az! Plenty of comfortable beds.The home has all the necessary accommodations to cook and bath and simply not worry and focus on family time. Hosts were very responsive and accommodating. They even have trailer hook ups which allowed us to park a camp trailer out side!!! We will be back for sure!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun For All

My daughter and I did a weekend getaway with our 2 small dogs and we ALL loved it! Lots of space inside and a nice fenced yard for the fur babies! Walking paths, hiking trails, grocery store, movie theater are all a five minute drive or less from the cottage. It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

So cozy!

We took our four kids on a road trip and stayed a few nights at this cute property. It was so cozy, inside & out. We enjoyed breakfast outside in the mornings. Fully equipped with games for the kids and the local town had some fun weekend events we attended as well, a very small-town feel that was great after needing a break from the city. It's a great escape in the White mountains of Arizona! Would definitely stay again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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