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Small Events, 4 Homes, Resort Living, Htd Pool, Pet Friendly, Views, Tonto Nat Forest Trails

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Day or night, THUNDER ROCK is an extraordinary oasis.
Welcome to THUNDER ROCK, our 4 home small event venue with 15 bedrooms, 9 baths and resort amenities.
Wow! Views of the Goldfield Mts and Tonto National Forest behind the property are amazing!
Adjacent to the comferece room and also in a garage bay is the theater room with large screen and reclined seating.
The two CACTUS SISTERS are pet friendly A-frame homes: one dog per home permitted.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
15 bedrooms9 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

15 bedrooms

Cholla

1 Queen Bed

Cholla Studio

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Detached Bedroom, Third Floor

2 Single Beds and 2 King Beds

Main Home

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Home

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Main Home

1 Queen Bed

Main Home, 2nd Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Main Home, Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Main Home, Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Saguaro

1 Queen Bed

Saguaro Studio

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

9 bathrooms

Cholla, Ground floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cholla Studio

Toilet · Shower only

Harley Haven

Toilet · Shower only

Main home

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Home

Toilet · Shower only

Main Home, Detached Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Main Home, Pool

Toilet · Shower only

Saguaro, Ground floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Saguaro, Studio

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Small Events, 4 Homes, Resort Living, Htd Pool, Pet Friendly, Views, Tonto Nat Forest Trails

~ MULTI HOME VENUE ~
Looking for a multi-home complex with resort amenities for a family reunion, club get together, corporate event or small wedding? THUNDER ROCK is your place! Property backs up to Tonto National Park with a gate to the hiking and biking trails. ATMs are not permitted. The iconic Superstition Mountains provide a spectacular backdrop. Your hiking, bird watching, nature club will love staying here. Binoculars, hiking boots, field guides and cameras are a must!

Our complex is situated on a large lot and features 4 separate homes plus an amazing pool and spa that you have to see to believe. The pool/spa heating is $195 per night to heat the pool to 80º F with a 4 day minimum. There is also a large gazebo with an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, TV and more. A swim-up grotto with a bar, fireplace and more can be reached via the pool and a side door.

The 4 homes have a total of 15 bedrooms and sleep 36. Twenty additional guests who do not stay on the property are permitted to visit for an event. There are parking spaces for a total of 15 vehicles and 4 spaces for RVs - no hookups. People who stay in the RVs are not included in the maximum number of occupants. Advanced written permission is required for RVs.

There are kitchens or mini kitchens and bathrooms on most floors. ALL TVs are smart TVs for streaming with no cable or satellite service. There are many TVs in bedrooms, studios, great rooms and outside in the gazebo. Highchairs and Pack N Plays are available to rent.

Three of the homes have decks and covered patios with outdoor tables for al fresco dining. The 4th home has a patio with a fireplace. The two A-frame homes are pet friendly: 2 dogs are allowed, one per A-frame house.

There are outdoor restrooms for events. A designated, outdoor smoking area will be identified for outdoor smoking. No smoking permitted in any of the homes or at any other outside areas.

Apache Junction is a family friendly rural area with historical charm and many recreational activities. In addition to the property being next to Tonto National Forest, Usery Regional Mountain and Dutchman State Parks are nearby and offer a variety of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Golf, restaurants and shopping opportunities are a short drive.

~ RESERVATION NOTES ~
The minimum age to rent is 28 years.

The names of all guests staying overnight at the property must be included on the Rental Agreement s guest list.

The number of people must be appropriate for the number of beds. If deemed necessary, Arizona Vacation Home Rentals reserves the right to approve the reservation based on sleeping arrangements.

Written approval is required to exceed the standard occupancy of 36 for this home. Unless Arizona Vacation Home Rentals has granted permission to exceed the standard occupancy number, Guest agrees to limit guests, including infants and children, to standard occupancy of 36.

Daytime visitors to home may not exceed twenty (20) people to include adults, infants and children unless prior permission is granted by Arizona Vacation Home Rentals.

Weddings, gatherings or events of any size must be agreed to in writing.

To ensure neighborhood noise levels are respected, the home has NoiseAware, an excessive noise alert system that measures noise levels. It does NOT record sounds or conversations.

For guest security, on the outside of the home is a security camera that faces the street and driveway.

All AZ Vacation Home Rental properties have working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The Cactus Sisters (2 A-frames) permit dogs, one dog per home. Dogs may not be aggressive and must be on a leash when outside an A-frame home. Dogs must be under control at all times and owners must pick up after them. Dogs are not permitted in the other 2 homes for any reason.

Violation of any house rule may result in termination of the rental contract, eviction and Guest will forfeit all monies paid, including rent, cleaning and deposits.

AZ Vacation Home Rentals reserves the right to require a refundable security deposit.

All TVs are for streaming your apps and not cable or satellite serviced.

The pool/spa heating fee is $195.00 per night to heat the pool to 80º F. There is a 4 night minimum.

Guests who are paying the monthly reservation rate will be charged a daily electricity fee for any days that fall in the months of May through September.

This home does not rent for more than 31 nights under any circumstances. Please contact us for more information.

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About the area

Apache Junction

Located in Apache Junction, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Silver Star Playhouse and Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Lost Dutchman Labyrinth and Revel Surf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Apache Junction, AZ

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cat Wagon Tap and Bottle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

josh h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great stay for our large group. The host was very responsive and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. Highly recommend getting the pool heated as it was a big hit for our group. Would love to come back and stay at this property in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
AZ Vacation Home Rentals thanks you for the 5 stars and feedback. We're glad your large group enjoyed the amenities and would love to come back and stay at this property again. The pool is especially spectacular and the views are unbeatable. Thank you again from AZ Vacation Home Rentals.
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10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location to stay. Everything was advertised!! Would highly recommend to any group.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2026
AZ Vacation Home Rentals is pleased with your feedback and recommendation. We're glad the home met your expectations and you recommend it for any group. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope you return soon for another stay. Many thanks and happy 2026.
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view! Accommodations…excellent communications with property manager…everything was perfect! The entire family loved their stay and the event was absolutely magical with perfect view! Will definitely consider coming back for the next future family event!
Breathtaking night view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2025
AZ Vacation Home Rentals thanks you for the exciting feedback on our Apache Junction property. We’re happy everything was perfect, including the view. We appreciate you taking great care of our place and look forward to you returning for a future family event. Thank you again!
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, what an amazing stay! The mountain views were absolutely gorgeous, and we spent hours in the pool just soaking it all in. The kitchen had everything we needed, which made cooking super easy, and the beds were spotless and so comfortable. Each house had its own cool theme and vibe — you can tell a lot of thought went into every detail. The management team was super easy to work with and always quick to respond. We honestly didn’t want to leave and would come back in a heartbeat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2025
AZ Vacation Home Rentals and the owners thank you for the detailed review and 10/10. We're happy to know you enjoyed the views and thematic homes. AVHR enjoyed working with you and we hope you come back for another stay. Thank you again for being thoughtful guests in all ways!
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10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is so much fun! The only complaint is our stay was too short. The outdoors is like a high end resort with all the space and amenities you could want. The homes are clean and completely stocked. We checked out the trails and Wow! We will come back to do more hiking and exploring. The property manager is great. We can’t wait to return and take advantage of all there is to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2025
AZ Vacation Home Rentals appreciates your feedback and care of our homes. We're glad you enjoyed the resort amenities and the homes were clean and well stocked. There is wonderful hiking in this area and we hope you return to enjoy more of the beautiful trails. Many thanks from AVHR!
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10/10 Excellent

Lorri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is amazing. The backyard amenities are beautiful and were fun for all of us. There are so many things to do with inside games and the huge gazebo. Kitchens were completely stocked and homes have nice linens and everything you need to be comfortable. The views make this place extra special! 10/10 property. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2025
AZ Vacation Home Rentals and the owners thank you for the 10/10 rating and comments. We're delighted you enjoyed the amenities both inside and out. We agree that the views are special! We look forward to your return and hope it's soon. Thank you for being wonderful guests!
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10/10 Excellent

Destany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our vacation was great and we know others will have fun staying here. It’s quiet and relaxing and I can’t say enough about the location. The homes are all different but clean and comfortable. They have lots of supplies so we only needed to buy groceries. We were in awe of the mountains and other views and walked a few of the trails that are next to the property. Apache Junction is worth seeing. For anyone who likes desert and mountain scenery we highly recommend a vacation here. 5 stars in all ways.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2025
AZ Vacation Home Rentals thanks you for the 5 star rating and recommendation. We're glad your vacation was great and you enjoyed staying at Thunder Rock. Guests like you are always a pleasure to host and we hope you come back for another stay with AZ Vacation Home Rentals. Thank you again!
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A few of us from our nature club stayed here to consider it as a future venue for our members to use for a retreat. The property is next to Tonto National Forest and the trails will be ideal for us to observe and photograph wildlife. The views from the decks are wonderful and we will enjoy the sights from there, too. The homes are clean, have a variety of sleeping arrangements and stocked kitchens plus everything else we would need. The pool and gazebo are simply amazing - beyond anything we have ever stayed at. We think this will be perfect for us! Thanks to the helpful and friendly host for our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2025
AZ Vacation Home Rentals thanks you for your detailed post and stars! This IS the place for small groups who are relatively quiet and appreciate trails and mountains. AVHR enjoyed hosting you and would like to make it work for your nature club. Thanks again for being fun guests.
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