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The Ultimate Family Hideaway– Peaceful Lodge with Theater, Arcade & Forest Views

Family-friendly chalet with fitness centre and Hot tub

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Exterior
The cabin glows at night under the stars and ponderosa pines.
Outdoor spa tub
Six person gated hot tub.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8274.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
  • Place, Dripping Springs
  • Place, Pine-Strawberry Museum

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Family room with Futon

1 Double Sofa Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

King Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Queen Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Ultimate Family Hideaway– Peaceful Lodge with Theater, Arcade & Forest Views

Glowing Pines Lodge – A Serene Mountain Retreat

Welcome to Glowing Pines Lodge, your three-level sanctuary nestled in the pine forest, where tranquility reigns and nature whispers. This isn’t a venue for loud ragers — it's a place to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect. Guests return year after year not just for the amenities, but for the peaceful reverence that fills the air.

Soak in the views through floor-to-ceiling chalet windows, catch sight of deer or elk wandering through the yard, or unwind in the hot tub under a canopy of pines. Challenge each other to a game of pool, sneak away to the private theater, or play a low-key arcade game — always with a mellow, respectful rhythm.

Here, every moment is meant to soothe, not stress. If you’re imagining late-all-night parties, this isn’t that place. Instead, imagine quiet evenings by the fire, soft laughter, deep sleep, and waking up refreshed to birdsong and forest air.

Whether you're escaping summer heat or embracing a winter wonderland, Glowing Pines Lodge offers something timeless — respite, calm, and meaningful connection.

CABIN AND GROUNDS
3000 square feet | ½ Acre Wooded Lot | Maximum 8 Guests | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms | 3 Living Rooms (Game rooms!) | Theater | Deck with View | 4 Outdoor Seating Areas | 1 mile from town center and trails | Wall of Windows | Cathedral Ceilings | Open Concept | Multi Level | Gas Stone Fireplace | Rustic Decor | Backup Generator for Power Outages | Washer and Dryer | Outdoor Gas Fire Feature | Grill | Propane | Porch Swing | Desk/Workspace | Smart Locks | Contactless Check-In | Safe Neighborhood

WORKSPACE
Principal Suite: Private desk
Loft: Additional desk

BEDROOMS
Principal Suite: king bed, full bath | Suite 2: queen bed | Bedroom 3: queen bed | Bedroom 4: queen bed | Additional Sleeping: queen pull out couch.

ENTERTAINMENT
6-Person Gated Spa | Theater with 6 Leather Recliners | Pool Table | Poker Table with Clay Chips | Badminton Net | Arcade Games: Pac Man, Star Wars, Golden Tee, Galaga, Dig Dug| Playstation 5| Game Table | Direct TV | Corn Hole | Puzzles | Huge Game Selection | Horseshoes | Bocce Ball | Dart Board |Mini Ping Pong|

KITCHEN
K-cup Coffee Maker | Drip Coffee Maker | Air Fyer | Gas Range/Oven | Microwave | Kitchenaid Stand Mixer| Ninja Emersion Blender | Kitchen Aid Food Processor |Blender | Crock Pot | Waffle Iron | Toaster | Roasting Pans | Baking Pans | Muffin Pans | Cooking Tools | Grilling Tools | Serveware | Flatware | Dishware | Cocktail Shaker | Basic Condiments | Basic Spices | Grill | Dishwasher | Food Saver

AMENITIES AND INCLUSIONS
Starlink | WiFI | Fresh Sheets | Fresh Quilts | Fresh Towels | Laundry Detergent | Dishwasher Detergent | Dish Soap | Paper Towels | Toilet Paper | New Sponge | Cleaning Supplies | Hand Soap | Body Wash | Shampoo | Hair Dryers | Propane | Backup Generator | Central AC and Heating | Gas Outdoor Fire Feature | Gas Grill

PARKING/ACCESS
2 Vehicles in Front | 2 Vehicles in Back | Full set of Steps from front lower level to main level | 2 steps from back parking to main level | Full set of steps to loft

RULES/RESTRICTIONS
Max 8 Guests | Hot Tub Rules | Pets Prohibited | Parties Prohibited | No Wood Burning Fires | No Smoking | No Candles | Local Fire Restrictions (seasonal) | Must be 25 to book | May be asked to show Photo ID upon arrival | No feeding wildlife | Noise restrictions - quiet hours

LOCAL SERVICES

PINE (1 Mi): Ponderosa Market | Uncle Tom’s Kwik Stop | Banner Health Clinic | Pine Hardwood | Pine-Strawberry Fire Station 41 | Pinewood Tavern | Old County Inn | Early Bird Cafe | Old County Burger | That Brewery | The Rusty Pinecone | The Honey Stand | Pine Lavender Farm | Fancy Finds | Sky’s | Tymeless Antiques | Moose Mountain Antiques | Pinecreek Fudge and Espresso | The Herb Stop

STRAWBERRY (4.7 Mi): PIEbar, Mamma Joe’s Itallian Grill, Bandit’s Restaurant, Sportsman’s Chalet,

PAYSON (15 Mi): Banner Payson Medical Center| Walmart | Home Depot | Basha’s | Walgreens | Safeway | Firestone | Many Other Mainstream Retailers

AIRPORT: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (100 mi)

ATTRACTIONS
HIKING: Pine Trailhead (1mi) | Bearfoot Trailhead (4.4 mi) | Tonto Natural Bridge State Park (7 mi) | Water Wheel Trailhead (20 mi) | Potato Lake (18 mi) | Fossil Springs Trail (9 mi) | Paleo Site (29 mi)

HISTORICAL SITES: Strawberry Schoolhouse (4.7 mi) | Shoofly Indian Ruins (15.7 mi) | Rim Country Museum and Zane Grey Cabin (16.3 mi) | Montezuma Castle National Monument (48.9 mi)

SCENIC DRIVES (ORV RECOMMENDED): Rim Road 300 | Pine-Strawberry Trail | Control Road

LONG DAY TRIPS: Jerome/Cottonwood | Sedona | Flagstaff | Snowbowl Skiing

Gila County STR#: 2509-0072

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The cabin is not baby-toddler proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
Gatherings of agreed upon occupants must be quiet
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside, when no fire restrictions. Pick up butts.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave the sheets/comforters/blankets on the beds, and put towels in the laundry room. (It’s easier for us to address stains, wear and tear prior to washing this way).
Please put rubbish from each can in the lodge into the outdoor cans. Ensure that the 3 bungees on each trash can are very tight and secure to avoid access by wildlife.
Return games, speakers, furniture to original location.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests must abide by Gila County Ordinance No. 2023-08 NO PARTIES. No outdoor speakers/sound systems. Quiet time strictly enforced.
No smoking, candles, or wood burning fires. Do not leave grill, pit, fireplace unattended. Local laws prohibit feeding wildlife and unsecured trash.
Honor hot tub use policy. No tampering with or changing theater receiver settings. Report all issues immediately. Guest/vehicle # must be reported.

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: Gatherings of agreed upon occupants must be quiet
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
Property Registration Number 21533348

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pine

Located in Pine, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and Tonto National Forest, while Myra's Art Gallery and Pine-Strawberry Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pine, AZ

What's nearby

  • Myra's Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Pine-Strawberry Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 28 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Payson Golf Course - 30 min drive - 32.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪PIEbar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old County Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Early Bird Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sportman's Chalet - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pinewood Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ultimate Family Hideaway– Peaceful Lodge with Theater, Arcade & Forest Views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ultimate Family Hideaway– Peaceful Lodge with Theater, Arcade & Forest Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ultimate Family Hideaway– Peaceful Lodge with Theater, Arcade & Forest Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ultimate Family Hideaway– Peaceful Lodge with Theater, Arcade & Forest Views located?

This family-friendly Pine chalet is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Tonto National Forest, Bishop Park and Myra's Art Gallery. Pine-Strawberry Museum and Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan J.

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

Quiet getaway

Very relaxing for our family of 4. Loved the little towns nearby and all the amenities kept the kids entertained
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chandra K.

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

Great Cabin

It was perfect for our Christmas vacation. Movie theatre room is awesome. Clean cabin and linens were super soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amela H.

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

Beautiful cabin

The cabin is beautiful and as described on the listing. The owners have thought about every detail and the kitchen is well equipped. Great location. Owner is very responsive. Overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Golfing weekend withe the guys

Loved it! Great place, great layout, and great amenities. 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M., Peoria, AZ

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

Favorite cabin

Our family stayed at this cabin for a weekend. It’s beautiful and has tons of entertainment. We loved it and have decided to make staying at this cabin an annual tradition. Our family has been staying at cabins for many years and this is by far one of our favorites.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

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

Loved it!

Loved this beautiful cabin! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for 6 adults and one 6 month old. The floor plan is perfect allowing everyone to gather together or to have their private space. Upon arrival the cabin was spotless and plenty of towels, soap, shampoo, and paper products were provided. My family loved the games, pool table, hot tub and outdoor fire table. The owner was a pleasure to communicate with and always available. Thank you for allowing us to rent your beautiful cabin💕
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyn H.

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

Absolutely loved this home!! So many activities and beautiful kitchen.

We loved this home, it was perfect for my brothers celebration of life. So many options to keep kids involved and the kitchen and eating areas were amazing!!! We chose the perfect spot and are so grateful you allowed us to gather. The theater was thrilling! We were so excited to use it with the kids. The jacuzzi jets only worked on the seat side, we couldn’t seem to get the others to work but it was lovely. I look forward to coming back with my family to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

This was a wonderful rental property with lovely decor. We were just a few minutes from the towns of Pine and Strawberry and 20 minutes from Payson. Tonto Bridge, antique stores and numerous trails are just a hop, a skip, and a jump away. Perfect for a family retreat, large family or just several couples vacationing. The theater, game room, ping pong table, pool table and hot tub were definitely enough to keep us entertained. Elk, deer and birds visited us every day and we loved relaxing on the patio with coffee or wine and enjoying the pines and mountain breezes. Definite must for the whole family!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

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

Better than Expected!

So impressed. Location, property, communications and most important comfort. Just the two of us and the pup for the weekend. Best - master was SO comfortable. Games - too fun. We played arcade games and pool. Grilled and dined on the upper deck. Loved that the gate closed to keep the pup contained/safe. AND - enjoyed the family of Elk grazing the property in the evening. Have already shared Anissa's property with many friends. Definitely a 5 Star property. Thank you Anissa and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyse C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful high country cabin for our family and friends for a birthday weekend. Enjoyed the show atmosphere in Pine and Strawberry to escape the hustle of the Phoenix valley. Plenty of amenities to entertain everyone from the theater to pool tables to karaoke to hot tub!! We had an issue with a dead critter one night and they had someone over the next morning to take care of it. Went to nearby Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and the hike was amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suze M.

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

Perfect Getaway at the Glowing Pines

Glowing Pines is everything and more you can ask for when escaping to Pine. Anissa is the kindest and most responsive hosts. She puts so much caring effort into the lodge and extra special touches for your trip.The property is situated on a large corner lot. Be sure to enjoy the elk and deer that come to visit. We spent the majority of the time enjoying the deck and the lovely Pines. You will want for nothing once you arrive. Kitchen is huge and well-stocked, beds are comfortable and love the different areas available for folks to relax. We are so eager to return to Glowing Pines!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanta M.

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

Stay was great.

We had a great stay and loved the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryants E.

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

Perfect Family Getaway w lots of extras!

This is the perfect perfect cabin for a large family. 10 people easy. This cabin has everything you can imagine to keep you entertained and keep all the kids happy! The teens had a blast in the loft with karaoke and lots of mini arcade games! The adults can enjoy the patio and the ambiance of this luxurious setting. Go outdoors and the kids can play all kinds of outdoor activities. Anissa, our hostess was impeccable and got back to us in a very timely manner on all questions! We did feel the cleaning team missed their mark though- they forgot coffee filters and creamer and only had one very sweet type of 1 cup coffee pods. They forgot to put out extra towels and no hand or face towels. The cleaning crew needs to scrub the refrigerator in the movie room- someone spilled a coke in there and it was all frozen mush. The large refrigerator could use some cleaning. The Spring season needed some outdoor Spring cobweb cleaning! Other than those issues, the place is decorated with gorgeous decor and Anissa wins the award for the timeliest, friendliest and most sincere hostess ever !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

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

Spacious Home

Glowing Pines Lodge is a great, spacious place. Family enjoyed all the room. Very comfortable furniture. Kitchen well stocked. Nice outdoor activities and enjoyed the hot tub. The only things were 1)the advertisement of arcade gamed was an attraction and upon arriving several not working 2)be prepared for interruption of any streaming of movies/shows in theatre room even when no one on downstairs internet and 3)fireplace times out and took forever to cool down enough to turn back on.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Family Trip To Pine

The property and lodge are gorgeous. There was something for every age group to do, from video games, to pool, to a theatre room, spa, tree swing, cornhole and badmitten. Communication with the host was fantastic. She made sure we had everything we needed and created several upsides for us. Would definitely bring family or friends back to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Cabin getaway in Pine

Cozy, clean and well-equipped cabin. We loved the jacuzzi, movie room and games for all ages. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniellle c.

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

Family Get Away

Wonderful cabin, great for quality family time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Great Cabin!

Great Property and location! Had everything we needed for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misti O., Gilbert, AZ

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

The O's Family Outing

Had a great stay in a beautiful location. Home was spacious, well decorated, clean and comfortable. Plenty to do for every age (we had two 2 yr olds, one 4 yr old, son, wife, daughter, husband, and my wife and I (grandma, grandpa). Played games inside and out, hiked, shopped, enjoyed home cooked meals, and relaxed in a beautiful 4 bedroom home. Big kitchen well equipped and a large dining room table that sat everyone. Saw plenty of elk and deer on and around the property. Hiking and sites were nearby, as well as the grocery store for forgotten items. Overall experience was great, and Anissa was apleasure to deal with. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

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

Beautiful stay in the pines

Gorgeous and feature loaded property. Very well managed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Best Cabin in Pine!

This place has it all! Everything the kids could hope for, from the home theatre to the basketball hoop, to the arcade. Everything the adults could hope for also, from the great hot tub to the nice fire pit, to the well-equipped kitchen and nice bedrooms. Lots of elk walking through in the evenings also. If you’ve visited Pine before and rented cabins, make this your next stop!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Cozy cabin close to everything.

Everything was excellent. Beautiful property and cabin. Kitchen was well stocked with cookware. Bedrooms well stocked with blankets. We plan on booking this property for every visit to Pine/Strawberry.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray T., Fountain Hills

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

A Must for large groups!

We had 3 generations of family stay over the weekend and loved every minute. I believe we utilized every aspect of the property... hot tub, basketball, billiards, ping pong, bag toss, theatre room.... the glowing lodge is amazing. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

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

Family Fun

We stayed with our two children, parents and family pets. The cabin was extremely clean and exactly as presented in its description. It was a somewhat last minute booking for us and honestly before leaving we were discussing when we would be back next. Between the well stocked kitchen, theater room, games, patios, hot tub, etc. there was something for everyone of all ages here! You just have to start by booking & show up!! We stayed after there had been snow and if you have littles it was a great place for snow play right in the front yard without having to leave. If I could change one thing about our stay it would be to have a fenced area/dog run but was no means a deal breaker for us as it’s nestled in a quiet neighborhood so walking the dogs were never an issue it would just be an added convenience. Thank you for a lovely stay, we look forward to our next!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Anissa

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Team Gunther has family residing between Payson, AZ and Hawaii. Their roots run deep in the travel industry, as workers and world adventurers. They are thrilled to use this skill set to create an amazing experience for guests seeking memories in the great state of Arizona.

Why they chose this property

The Gunthers believe in keeping a balance of hard work and hard play, always in an environment that feeds their soul. Glowing Pines Lodge immediately sang out to them as that special place that provides the setting to play hard, relax, bond, and just feel so darn great living life.

What makes this property unique

We will go above and beyond to help you have a fun and memorable vacation. Communication and prevention is essential! The generator has really come through in the winter- why end your vacation when there is a 2 day power outage during snow and 30 degree weather? Our cleaning and maintenance team is THE BEST in the area, and we are very thankful for our partnership. We love to support our community and encourage our guests to shop local, slow down, smile and let Pine into your life.

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