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East Verde River Cabin: Fishing, Hunting & Family Fun.

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TV, fireplace, video games, Netflix
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Payson, AZ
  • Mazatzal Casino
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Payson Golf Course
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Payson

When you stay at this cabin in Payson, you'll be in the mountains and steps from Tonto National Forest. .This family-friendly cabin is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Banner Payson Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Mazatzal Casino - 27 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout - 27 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Payson Golf Course - 31 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Pine-Strawberry Museum - 37 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 37 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) - 124 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

East Verde River Cabin: Fishing, Hunting & Family Fun.

Escape to Nature's Paradise: Charming Cabin in Whispering Pines

Welcome to your private half-acre retreat, nestled in the cool pines of Whispering Pines, just 10 miles northeast of Payson. This rustic 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin sleeps up to 8 guests and offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern comforts.

Key Features:
• Two-story cabin with 2 fireplaces and outdoor fire pit
• Fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities
• High-speed WiFi for remote work (office setup available). Cell phone via wiFi only.
• Pet-friendly with fenced yard (up to 2 dogs, additional fee applies)
• DirectTV, HBO, Netflix, Roku, and Blu-Ray player
• Large deck with gazebo and ample seating
• Outdoor amenities: gas grill, fire ring, children's playhouse & swings, and sleds for winter fun

Location Highlights:
• Across the street from the East Verde River: 4 nearby access points with parking, bathrooms, and picnic tables. Popular Waterwheel 1.9 miles.
• Minutes from hiking trails and fishing spots
• 10 miles from Payson (shopping, dining, and amenities)
• Easy access to Tonto National Forest

Nature and Wildlife:
Experience close encounters with friendly elk that frequently visit the property. Enjoy the serene pine forest atmosphere and fresh mountain air at 5,300 ft elevation.

Activities for Everyone:
• Fishing: Trout and small-mouth bass in the East Verde River
• Hiking: Access to numerous trails, including the famous Highline Trail
• Hunting: Excellent opportunities for elk and turkey in nearby forests
• Winter fun: Snow sledding and cozy nights by the fireplace
• Family-friendly: Board games, toys, and outdoor adventures for all ages

Amenities:
• Linens and towels provided
• Fully stocked kitchen with appliances and essentials
• TV with streaming services
• Ceiling fans and AC units in select rooms
• Fly-tying tables and fishing rod holders for anglers

Booking Information:
• Check-in: 4 PM, Check-out: 11 AM
• No smoking allowed
• Pet fee: $50 for one dog, $75 for two dogs
• Maximum stay: 29 nights (bi-weekly cleaning fee applies)
• Consider purchasing VRBO's low-cost cancellation insurance

Discover the perfect mountain getaway just 1.5-2 hours from Phoenix. Book your stay at our Whispering Pines cabin and create lasting memories in the heart of Arizona's natural beauty!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Netflix and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
This smoke-free cabin features books, games, and a playground. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, toys, and sledding nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Owners Charlie and Wendy Palmer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Fully-fenced
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only if allowed by Forestry.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,876 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 pets max. Dogs flat rate 1st $50 2nd $25.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Toys & kid movies.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

East Verde River Cabin Fishing Hunting Family Fun
East Verde River Cabin Fishing Hunting Family Fun Payson
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Cabin East Verde River Cabin: Fishing, Hunting and Family Fun
East Verde River Cabin: Fishing, Hunting and Family Fun Payson
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East Verde River Cabin: Fishing, Hunting & Family Fun. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 236 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niki M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and roomy

We had a great experience. There was plenty of room to hang out and sleep without feeling cramped. There were 6 adults and 2 children and we had a great time, nice amenities and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Susana M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle O.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great host, ok cabin

We want to start off by saying the host were very nice and communicative. The cabin needs some work though. The window to the front door was broken and the lock on the back door was missing buttons. The upstairs was cute and had lots of games but just wasn’t clean. There were multiple dead flies, dust on the fans, and a duct taped chair. We did leave a day early because we felt very congested and sneezy every time we stayed upstairs (which is where the tv and master bedroom was)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location

Had a great little mini getaway and this cabin was perfect. Lots of room, fully gated and came with everything that was needed. There is plenty of room and you won't be disappointed. ill definitively be back and highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge A.

Liked: Cleanliness

great

good and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Women’s retreat

It worked out great for the extra guests we had for our retreat. We plan on making it an annual addition to our retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

violet, phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nice we went for Father’s Day and my husband liked it..

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

We saw elk in our yard, it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

margie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families!

Great place for families with small kiddos. Amazing location for peace and quiet. Only major complaints were downstairs bedroom lower bed would slide off bed so not able to use and baby gate at top of stairs was unable to be latched closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country getaway

Great place to stay. Neighborhood nice, quiet and friendly. Front deck very comfortable to enjoy the forest. Kitchen very well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway

House had everything needed. We loved sitting out on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny J.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Helen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staycation

Beautiful location, relaxing and very peaceful, neighbors were very friendly, it was amazing seeing all the elk throughout the day. We had a little getting connected to the WiFi, but eventually we found the QR code attached to the refrigerator , in all we had
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhyley T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Weekend

My family really enjoyed our stay here! Property had everything you would need for a nice weekend away with the kiddos and the location is beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hiba

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and relaxing

Nice locat
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebration for mothers 94th birthday

My mother's house is across the river on Apple lane. Love the hunting theme throughout cabin.. My brother worked on this cabin and my nephew built the gazebo for you thru Home Depot. Your cabin feels like home. I hope to rent again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUPE G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet place

Me and my husband love the drive up there so very quiet and peaceful. We love the river saw elk deer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful sightings

There were elk, bulls, cows, woodpeckers, lizards.. there is a creek within walking distance and a few more creeks with in a few miles. The cabin it self is extraordinary, me and my family always love coming here. They did a lot of upgrading on the place and it’s even more amazing. I recommend this cabin to everyone looking for a vacation spot. The owners are so nice and always easy to get ahold of. We will be back..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugo A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

The property was clean and a beautiful location! Have told my friends and families about property/experience are having discussions of coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fresh Trout trip

Better than a hotel. Great stay for the family, hopefully we will return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Getaway

Stayed with my two kids under age of 12 and our two medium sized dogs. The entire property is fenced which is great! Only issue was my dogs wanted to bark at the sweet lab pups to property next of this rental. Additionally, part of the back fence is bent down a bit but my dogs are not jumpers so it was not a worry that they would jump over that part of fence. The home was beautiful and very close to wagon wheel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco T., Mesa, AZ - USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable

We have stayed here several times and always enjoy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another successful New Year in the woods!

This is a nice little cabin off the beaten path but close enough to town for a nice restaurant dinner. The kitchen has every kind of cooking utensil you could ever need (accept a cheese slicer :) There is a computer nook and the entertainment center with big screen TV made us feel like we were actually in the video games. LOL We had a crackling fire and the Christmas decorations were a nice touch. Overall it was a great stay and the host has a large binder with all the information you could possible need. Since there was no snow we did an area hike near the creek. A few suggestions to make it better would be a sitting chair in the downstairs bedroom. Me and my old dog don't do stairs well and preferred to stay downstairs for morning coffee. It would have been nice to have a comfortable chair to relax in. If it was summer we would have went out on the deck but this was a winter stay. There were many space heaters and we managed to keep warm but the doors were not insulated and were drafty. Overall I would recommend again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I really enjoyed the family time with each other. It felt like a 2nd home with a touch of getaway 😊 Everything at your disposal you would need. And the house was decorated very Beautifully for Christmas 🎄 Great Job!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023