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Black Bear Cabin-onsite "bear hunt" & playground, game room, kitchen AC & heat

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wake up to view of the National Forest right out your patio
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kitchenette w/ everything you need (no oven)
cozy up and watch a move
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Payson, AZ
  • Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area
    ‪203 min walk‬
  • Woods Canyon Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Rocky Point Recreation Area
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Payson, AZ (PJB)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Black Bear Cabin-onsite "bear hunt" & playground, game room, kitchen AC & heat

Wooden Nickel Cabins offers one of six separate cabins backing up to Tonto National Forest in charming Christopher Creek, just 20 miles east of Payson AZ. Each cabin has a bedroom, a loft with bed(s), full bath, kitchen includes full-size fridge, stove top range (no oven), microwave, toaster, coffeepot, cookware and dishes.

Playground and Game room + five beautiful wooden cabins are just a mile away from Christopher Creek. Find yourself in cool mountain air surrounded by pines in just a quick 1.5 hour drive from the valley of the sun.
Please Note: There is a three night minimum on holidays.

Guest access
We have a game room and small playground on-site. Guests can hike into Tonto National Forest right out the back door of their cabin or there are several designated trailheads in the area. Creeks and lakes are accessible in the surrounding areas as well.

Other things to note
Cabins are completely furnished. Each cabin has a bedroom, and a loft with made beds, full bath with towels provided. Living area completed with Wifi access (Password will be provided upon check in), a flat screen tv connected to satellite (please note satellite may lose signal during inclement weather), window a/c, heat. Kitchen with full size refrigerator, stove top range (no oven), microwave, toaster, coffee maker and dishes including: pots, pans, plates, cups, saucers, bowls, and silverware.

1. Forest fires are a great danger to our area, please follow all forest fire protocols and burn day restrictions.
Visit Tonto National Forest for more information.
Violation of these fire restrictions is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to six months. For more information regarding forest recreation sites and fire restrictions in the Tonto National Forest, contact the Tonto National Forest online or via phone.
2. Guests and visitors should comply with the parking regulations and requirements and must show consideration to other vehicles in the neighborhood.
Onsite parking limited. Please feel free use cemented area for loading and unloading, then please park your vehicle in parking areas available for your use so that the concrete driving area does not remain blocked for other guests on property.
3. Absolutely NO smoking inside of the Cabins.
Designated smoking areas available on back patio and front porch. Please do not leave doors or windows open at anytime while smoking. Please discard of cigarette butts and ashes in the ashtrays provided.
We ask that if you venture off property into the Mountains behind our property that you kindly leave lighters/matches and cigarettes behind, to prevent the possibility of any forest fires starting.
4. Parties and events are allowed on a case by case basis, please inquire ahead.
5. No unregistered guests or visitors allowed.
6. For the consideration of other guests on the property we have implemented a sound ordinance between the hours of 9pm and 9 am.
7. No eating or drinking in bedrooms. Please enjoy your meal in the dining room or common living area.
8. Dispose of garbage in the trash bin.
9. Keep a close eye on your kids at all times.
10. Dogs are allowed. Guests will be charged a pet fee per day, per dog. You are expected and required to dispose of your pet's waste and keep your dog on a leash at all times. Do not leave your pet unattended in the cabin. All pet owners must bring their own furniture covers (i.e: sheets or blankets brought from home) if you wish to allow your pets on the furniture including beds.
11. Make sure to turn off the lights, air conditioning, and any electronics when you leave the house. Don't forget to close the windows and lock the door.
12. Report any damages and/or breakages in a reasonably timely manner. Damages exceeding the security deposit amount must be paid by guests and will be reported to vrbo.
13. Wash the dishes, and throw out the garbage before checkout.
14. Check out is no later than 11 am.
15. Rental agreement must be agreed to and signed.

Property manager

Wooden Nickel Cabins
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
ALLOWED
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Events

Events allowed
NOT allowed without pre-approval. Please inquire.
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Pets

Pets allowed
2 Pets Max. Pets not allowed upstairs. We do not a
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest must sign Lodging Agreement. Security Deposit required of $300.00. Pet fee required $20 per night. Max of two pets allowed. No pets upstairs.
NO Smoking - $500 fine for violation NO events without prior approval - NO extra guests/pets without prior approval - $100 fine per person/pet
Not adhering to local FIRE SAFETY, noise or occupancy rules may result in immediate eviction with no refunds given.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: NOT allowed without pre-approval. Please inquire.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Payson

Located in Christopher Creek, a neighbourhood in Payson, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tonto National Forest and Mongollon Rim Visitor Center, while Young Museum and Rim Country Museum are cultural highlights.
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Payson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Mongollon Rim Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Woods Canyon Lake - 23 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Rocky Point Recreation Area - 25 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 30 min drive - 39.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Creekside Steak House & Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zane Grey Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Landmark At The Creek - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Landmark Restaurant and Saloon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Christopher Creek Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Cabin-onsite "bear hunt" & playground, game room, kitchen AC & heat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Cabin-onsite "bear hunt" & playground, game room, kitchen AC & heat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Cabin-onsite "bear hunt" & playground, game room, kitchen AC & heat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Cabin-onsite "bear hunt" & playground, game room, kitchen AC & heat located?

This family-friendly Payson cabin is located in the mountains, steps from Tonto National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mongollon Rim Visitor Center and Lake One. Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area and Lake Three are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

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 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco R.

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

Really nice

Really good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arturo S.

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

New Years Stay

Cozy, lots of decorations. I would suggest hooks for coats, living room bedrooms. Left two board games, found none when arrived. Other than that you shroud be good to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg P., Anthem, AZ

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

Perfect little cabin

Quick stay overnight with family, but worked out perfectly. Only feedback would be there were no ice trays to make ice. That would have been nice. Otherwise, great location for hiking and getting away from simmer heat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Awesome

Overall great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reyes M.

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

Wonderful

Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Sean B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

Stay was good however the couch and downstairs bed was covered in hair and caused allergies the whole time we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra R.

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

Fantasitc!

Had everything to make our vaca fabulous!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Bring the Family!

Great cabin for a family! National Forest right out the back door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Relaxing

It was fun, we enjoyed it!! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Everything we hoped for.

Perfect little getaway cabin and just what we had hoped for. The place was quite clean and comfy and the staff were great to work with. Only things we were looking for that could've made it slightly better would be a newer smart TV so we could watch our Netflix, Hulu, etc...and maybe some board or card games. We're already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roxie B.

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

Family get away

Our stay was amazing. It was quite. The cabin was cozy and clean. Next will bring more family. Thank you for an amazing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Great Stay

It was a bit pricy personally. The cabin had it's own unique theme and was beautifully decorated. They have all the basics you need for cooking which was amazing. My kids enjoyed the game room and are wanting to go back already.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Rosa M.

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

Rosa Macias

Very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Y F.

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

Birthday vacation

Beautiful cabin. Awesome location. My wife and I enjoyed ourselves. My wife said we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

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

Great little cabin

It was a great location, and easy to get to. I appreciated that they had a baby get at the bottom of the stairs. It worked out great for our weekend get away to the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Short camping trip

The cabin was cozy and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend it to others going to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jewelie B.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

As a weekend getaway to play in the snow, this little place did not disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Jason R.

Liked: Check-in, location

Cozy getaway

First time staying at wooden nickel cabins. All was average for accommodations. Great sledding hills in backyard area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Wooden Nickel Cabins

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What makes this property unique

We have a game room and small playground on-site. Guests can hike into Tonto National Forest right out the back door of their cabin or there are several designated trailheads in the area. Creeks and lakes are accessible in the surrounding areas as well. And - enjoy our Game Room with Foosball, Connect Five, Video Games, Darts and Table Shuffleboard

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests