Holiday Hide Away

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Look for the welcoming sign on the gate to the driveway.

60 game video (3 pacman) $.25,Play all day for what you pay 1 game at D&B

lounging couch is a queen sleeper. Has a spring mattress with foam topper

Overview
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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace

Explore the area

Payson, AZ

Mazatzal Casino
‪17 min drive‬
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
‪18 min drive‬
Payson Golf Course
‪20 min drive‬
Payson, AZ (PJB)
‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

master bedroom king size bed, 2nd bedroom full size bed, loft has queen bed , futon in game room. full kitchen, laundry room, dining and living room with a sleeper couch, sun porch and game room. TV/movie area, pool table, pinball & video machine, dart board as well as games and puzzles. Covered patio area with charcoal grill and pellet grill. All this in a quiet wooded community close to the East Verde River. Access across a water crossing making the area quieter for our visitors. come and enjoy the wildlife and scenery in our little quiet part of the world. Pet friendly home but pet must be approved. Maximum stay 2 weeks

Property manager

Wes or Verla Dockter

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack and play & Hi Chair

Events

No events allowed

Still only 8 people occupancy.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

$25/pet, approval needed, trained, no puppies

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There are outside smoking areas provided.

No smoking/marijuana/vaping. inside . outside OK, $200 cleaning fee if you smoke inside, clean butts/pet waste, No pets in bedrm or on my bedding

You are approved for # you booked day/night, This effects housekeeping. Additional guests not on booking $10/day. occupancy of 8 enforced.

Jacuzzi lid must be on when not in use, due to safety, Leaving off it gets cold/and ruin the motor , no children unattended/no glass in jacuzzi area

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: still only 8 people occupancy.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Payson

Located in Payson, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tonto National Forest and Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, while Rim Country Museum and Pine-Strawberry Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider 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.

Payson, AZ

What's nearby

Mazatzal Casino - 17 min drive - 12.6 km
Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout - 17 min drive - 10.6 km
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
Rim Country Museum - 19 min drive - 12.8 km
Payson Golf Course - 20 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

Phoenix, AZ (DVT-Phoenix Deer Valley) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪Aliberdos Mexican Food - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Hide Away pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Holiday Hide Away ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Hide Away ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Hide Away located?

This family-friendly Payson holiday home is located on a river, steps from Tonto National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Payson Golf Course and Rim Country Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Leia B.

7 April 2025

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

Cabin with everything

This was an amazing cabin. It had everything you need from games and entertainment to beautiful scenery. We enjoyed the hot tub under the stars as. Walking to the verde river. So beautiful! Would recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Craig W.

6 January 2025

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

New years getaway

Property was more in a tighter neighborhood than we expected. With cabins very close. But neighborhood was very respectful and quit. The host gave amazing perfect directions to the cabin and was easy to communicate with multiple ways. Layout of the property was fun, the game room and hot tub were a hit! Thank you and have a great 2025!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami L.

24 October 2024

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

Nice fun house

Had a wonderful time enjoying the jacuzzi and game room. Beds were comfortable and the house comes with anything you could need. Great communication with landlords.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

12 November 2024

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

Cute and cozy house perfect for the whole family

This house was exactly as described. We loved every minute of our stay. The house had everything you could think of for a weekend get away. Right outside of Payson, it gave the perfect feel for a weekend in the woods. This friendly community was great for our kids to be outside able to play and go for a walk by the river. We’d love to visit this home again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene H.

18 March 2024

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

Holiday Hide Away

Loved staying here. It's exactly as described. The owners are very nice and responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

9 August 2023

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

Best stay

It was perfect for our needs. Closer to town would have made it better.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brianna G.

19 March 2023

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

Family Cabin

Super fun family cabin! The kids had a blast!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

15 March 2024

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

Little Gem

These guys have gone above and beyond. Lots of little extras here. very intimate and cozy. Highly recommended.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Brian M.

11 August 2017

Rustic.

We had a nice stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey B.

18 August 2019

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

Nice getaway

Great location and excellent communication.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

3 January 2024

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

Great Holiday Getaway

The cabin was perfect for the Christmas holiday - spacious with plenty of entertainment offerings. We are a family of four with two dogs and were very comfortable in the cabin. The kitchen is updated and worked well for cooking family meals. Neighborhood felt safe and the nearby hiking trail was a bonus. Verla was very helpful upon arrival and the detailed instructions in the cabin made our stay seamless.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

8 February 2021

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

So cute!

This cabin was super cute all the way around. We played all the games and loved the little pellet stove too! We will definitely come again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber E.

15 June 2024

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

Wonderful Family-Friendly Property

Our family of 4 plus our pup had a fantastic stay at this property! The cabin was very clean and well-equipped with towels, linens, and dishes/cookware, etc. A family with kids will never be bored at Holiday Hide-A-Way- the basketball hoop, pool table, dart board, pinball machine, arcade machine, hot tub, and horseshoe pit were a ton of fun for my sons. Not to mention, access to the East Verde River is less than a 5 minute walk from the property, and it is really beautiful; on one side of the water bridge the river is more like a creek in some places and my kids loved playing in the water. Verla was very easy to communicate with, and she prompltly responded to any questions I had. Holiday Hide-A-Way is an amazing value for the price when considering the location and all of the amenities provided- we definitely hope to return in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R., Sacramento CA

3 June 2019

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

Beautiful area NW of Payson

Great location on the Verde River, less than 2 hours outside of Phoenix. Cabin was clean and functional, plenty of games and activities to keep the family busy. The scenery and location to the river was great, wish I brought my fly road to do some fishing.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

9 May 2021

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

Great for the family!

Our stay was great! A quick 5 minute walk fishing. The boys caught small fish. The gameroom was great for some fun family competition from pool to a video arcade. The hot tub was perfect after a day of hiking. Verlander was very accommodating on check in and check out times. I had the most relaxing Mother's Day weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

23 July 2015

Great time!

Stayed here with grandkids. Took them rock hunting and did a little fishing. We had a great time. Kids loved the loft and playing in the game room. Lots for them to do! Owners had so many extra personal touches left for us!! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T., Phoenix Arizona

14 February 2023

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

Just like home

The cabin was beautiful, loved the personal touches. Bottle of wine, games very cozy. Would love to bring my grandbabies next time. So many things for the kids to do. Especially loved the hand quilted blankets. Only complaint was the mattress in the second bedroom very springy. The jacuzzi was great and our dogs LOVED the yard. Verla was awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

24 March 2024

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

Amazing relaxing getaway

My family stayed here during spring break for a few days and had a wonderful time. Communication was wonderful throughout our stay and there were plenty of directions left in the home to guide us on working everything. We did bring food and coffee with us even tho there was some there for our use. We always try to leave more behind than we take just to be considerate. We enjoyed playing some games, sitting on the back patio, soaking in the hot tub, adventuring into town, hiking the tonto natural bridge, and spending time together as a family. One thing I will mention is making sure you get directions on your phone before leaving the house because there is absolutely zero cell service if not connected to the WiFi lol.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

15 July 2019

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

Softball Weekend

We stayed here for a softball tournament with 2 moms and 2 girls. They really enjoyed the game area downstairs on their off time (and I enjoyed the pinball)! Verla was great to communicate with and was very prompt to our questions all weekend. She even left a little good luck cake for the girls, which they loved! Thanks, Verla!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

19 August 2022

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

Great weekend getaway

My husband and I wanted to get out of the heat for our 2 year anniversary. This property has so many things to do although the time went so fast we didn't get to utilize everything. This place is perfect if you have kids. We have 2 Dachshund's and they loved exploring the back yard. I hope we can return soon and bring our daughter and her family. This would be the perfect location. Thank you Verla and Wes for letting us enjoy your beautiful property.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James W.

16 July 2015

Wonderful time!

We stayed for two nights on a much needed 'get out of the valley heat' family vacation. Everything was perfect, we loved the cabin. Very family friendly, very comfortable, we loved it. My kids loved the loft area and the pool table downstairs. We had everything we needed for a great mini-vacation. Many extras we didn't anticipate such as books, movies, even toys for my younger children. The owners even left us the ingredients to make s'mores which was a big hit with the kids. Definitely would recommend the cabin to anyone with kids, a big thank you to the owners!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

6 August 2017

Great cabin in quiet area, convenient to town, with everything you need for a relaxing getaway

We booked this cabin last minute and everything went very smoothly. The owners responded very quickly with the confirmation and info on how to find it and get in. It has a cabin in the woods feel with all the modern amenities including central A/C and a Keurig coffee maker. It just 10 minutes to town in a quiet neighborhood, walking distance to the river. The best part for us was the games room downstairs. We spent our evenings grilling and playing pool, darts, cornhole, and pinball! Hoping to be back in the winter!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

11 January 2015

My Family had a blast!!

We brought 3 teenagers and 2 kids to the cabin and we had tons of room to spare! The teenagers had a great time playing pool in the basement and my younger kids had the best time sledding down the driveway. My husband and I were able to spend quality time with them with no cell phones or video games to interrupt us! The surrounding area was great for hikes. I had the pleasure of meeting the owners on the last day and she couldn't be kinder. Thank you for the gift I am hanging it on the wall in our home!

10/10 Excellent

Kinsey R., Scottsdale, AZ

16 June 2019

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

Great stay for families

We spent the weekend at Holiday Hide-a-way and couldn't have been more pleased. Wes and Verla's place had everything we needed and then some. Our son enjoyed the downstairs area equipped with old-school Pac-man and pinball machines as well as a pool table. The upstairs had plenty of room and amenities. We had a great time sitting in the yard watching the sun set. The coolness of the evening allowed for a nice dip in the hot tub under the stars. The neighborhood itself is a gem as you're a quick stroll down to the banks of the East Verde River. You never have to leave the area to find great scenary and abundant wildlife. And if fishing is your thing, the river is stocked with trout. You feel like you're away from it all, but Payson is only a short 10 minute drive away. We loved it, and I'm sure we'll be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Evelyn41189@gmail.com E.

19 April 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

it was scary

I needed a few days to rest and I couldn't do it, the property is really very old, the children were scared, just like me and my husband, the neighbors didn't let us listen to music when it was 4 in the afternoon, the sheets still had a bad smell The cabin has a smell of an empty house, nothing fresh and the coffee maker still had the coffee from the previous guest

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wes or Verla Dockter

My husband and I have been married over 52 years, proud parents to 2 children that have blessed us with 4 grandchildren. We love to travel and purchased a home in this lovely area in 2004. Our grandchildren call it our camper house. In 2014 we purchased the home next to our 'camper House'. We now have 3 vacation homes. We live down the street so we are close by for any needs. We have stayed in Vacation Rentals and have tried to include the things we have liked most into this vacation rental. If not let us know what we can improve on.

Why they chose this property

We totally have fallen in love with this area so when we had the opportunity to purchase the 3 homes we decided to make them into vacation rentals. We live down the street from the rentals.

What makes this property unique

home owner close by for any problems or questions, area is quiet and children can play outside in the fenced in yard. Surrounded by the national forest area where you can take your quads out riding,(must be street licensed and follow speed limits while in housing area) You can ride out on the Forest roads. You can fish on the East Verde River which is a close walk from our home. If you have additional family members and need additional room the house next to this is VRBO # 969492 or #2680098.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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2 bathrooms

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