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Applecross Cottage at Tonto Creek~Hike, Explore, Hot Tub, Repeat!

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Exterior
A pathway leading up to a building with a brick wall and steps, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Living area
Dining Room
Soak and take in the view

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Tonto National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Payson, AZ
  • Place, Woods Canyon Lake
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Green Valley Park
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Mazatzal Casino
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Payson

Located in Payson, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Rim Country Museum and Young Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout and Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Map
Payson, AZ

What's nearby

  • Woods Canyon Lake - 30 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Green Valley Park - 46 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout - 46 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Mazatzal Casino - 46 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Payson Golf Course - 49 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Mesa, AZ (MSC-Falcon Field Municipal) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Landmark at The Creek - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Creekside Steakhouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Double D Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Snowy's Mountainside Pub - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Applecross Cottage at Tonto Creek~Hike, Explore, Hot Tub, Repeat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Applecross Cottage at Tonto Creek~Hike, Explore, Hot Tub, Repeat!?

As of 25 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Applecross Cottage at Tonto Creek~Hike, Explore, Hot Tub, Repeat! on 25 April 2027 start from NZ$1,939, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Applecross Cottage at Tonto Creek~Hike, Explore, Hot Tub, Repeat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Applecross Cottage at Tonto Creek~Hike, Explore, Hot Tub, Repeat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Applecross Cottage at Tonto Creek~Hike, Explore, Hot Tub, Repeat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Applecross Cottage at Tonto Creek~Hike, Explore, Hot Tub, Repeat! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Tonto National Forest and within 16 miles (25 km) of Mongollon Rim Visitor Center and Lake One. Willow Springs Lake Recreation Area and Lake Three are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay. Great house, very cool property in the pines. Was also super clean. Very impressed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 February 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed the cabin! I do wonder why you only gave us 4 stars, as this property regularly receives 5 star ratings. It has just been remodeled and underwent a deep clean, so I'm at a loss as to the lower rating. :( I wish you would have contacted us to make it right for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is absolutely lovely inside and out! So clean and comfortable. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. The owners are incredibly kind, as well as professional and communicative. Perfect VRBO hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cabin with a lovely yard. Close to the stream and a short hike to a waterfall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub was nice and hot. Everything felt lovely and whimsical. The perfect balance of nature, cabin and everything that you need. Loved that we could walk to the creek and take our son fishing. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cozy Cabin on creek

Enjoyed the cabin and the atmosphere. Nice to get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

Owners were great and loved the cabin! Great location and dog friendly! Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, beautiful location

Wonderful house, beautiful deck, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a wonderful stay. Plenty of hiking around and an easy hike to the creek. The cabin was wonderful and very comfortable. The hot tub was fantastic as even though its warmer this time of year the evenings still get down to a perfect temp for a quick dip. The fire pit on the balcony was also great during the evening while listening to all the sounds the area has to offer. And roasting a few marsmellows! The beds were very comfortable and clean and as someone who generally takes a few days to truly settle in when it comes to sleeping, I had no troubles here even on the forst night. Communication overall was also great as everything we needed to know was communicated to us in advance. Its definitely a stay we would do again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time here. Neighborhood is PERFECT. Host was very friendly. Everything you want out of a rental and none of the nonsense.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin with access to Tonto Creek and Kohl’s Ranch

Five day family get-a-way to cooler temps, hiking, and fishing. Cabin was as advertised, very clean, kitchen well stocked with nice appliances, wonderful front deck, and nice living areas.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

Our dogs had so much fun exploring the place. We had a great time and its so quiet and peaceful. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin

Had such a wonderful time at this clean and cozy cabin. Close access to creek. Management was very kind and great with communication. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place in a great location

We absolutely loved our getaway at this charming home near Payson. It was perfect for our family and dog. We loved the hiking trails, creek and restaurant that were all within walking distance, and also enjoyed the hot tub, the quiet neighborhood and the property itself. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing time out

Much needed stress free weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Neighborhood

The property was located in a very nice and friendly neighborhood. Very clean and had all the necessities needed for a comfortable stay. Property manager very responsive and friendly as well. Loved the layout of having two living areas, unique outside spots and creek access. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enchanting

And beautifuly modern.Thanks for allowing us into your sanctuary
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Getaway!!

My fiancé and I had an absolute wonderful time at this cozy cabin! The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We were able to cook indoors and out on the grill every night. I will definitely be recommending this amazing cabin to all my friends and family that want to visit Payson. Thank you for the relaxing vacation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second straight Labor Day weekend spent at Applecross Chalet and we enjoyed this visit even more than the last one. The owner has made some nice upgrades to the kitchen, living room, and downstairs bedroom areas, so what was a lovely house is now absolutely fantastic. The property is well maintained—the deck and hot tub are great—and it is closely situated to some nice creek side trails and horseback riding, as well as a couple restaurants that we really enjoyed. The owner was a pleasure to work with and the checkout routine was very simple. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Forest Getaway

My dog was in paradise during this entire stay. The whole family enjoyed it thoroughly. Only con was the outside furniture was covered in dust/pollen but they provided blankets to cover. It was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
Thank you Jennifer! I'm so glad you and your pupper enjoyed Applecross! I apologize for that yellow pollen! We call it Mother Nature's sugar coating, ha-ha! Thankfully, we're just about over "sugaring season"! We hope you come on back and experience all of the different seasons!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing forest getaway

Applecross Cottage was a great place for our family to relax and unwind. There was plenty of room inside for the four of us to watch TV, eat meals and hang out during summer rains. On sunny days, the deck was a great spot to read and listen to the creek, and our dogs loved exploring the beautiful yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2021
Thank you Peggy! We are so pleased you and your fam and doggos enjoyed Applecross Cottage! We can't wait to welcome you back soon~ you were the perfect guests! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

The cottage was clean, cozy and cool. Loved the front deck for the cool breeze, reading, relaxing, and eating. Only complaint would be too many trinkets on counters and cabinets taking up usable guest space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2022
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at Applecross Cottage! I do apologize if there was a lack of counter space; I purposely put all of my Grandmother's Swedish décor up high, where it wouldn't be in the way. The only things on the countertop are the coffees/coffee maker, knife block, sugar and flour tins, and the spice box; things I find useful when prepping a meal. I will certainly relocate the tins to free up more space! :) Thank you for that feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

Home was amazing! Host was beyond friendly and accommodating. We loved all the extra touches. Kids enjoyed the fishing poles and the s’mores ingredients. Beds were comfy and the neighborhood was lovely. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay or experience. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Fantastic home in the woods with everything you need to relax and decompress. Home is well equipped with everything you need. Neighborhood is quiet and makes sitting on the balcony, or in the yard, and great escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great. Really nice woodsy feel to the home and properly. Everything was clean, comfortable beds and furniture, kitchen had all we needed. Nice decor throughout. Water is drinkable from the tap. Nice appliances. Multiple coffee options were nice. The hot tub was a highlight, perfect temperature when we got there, and secluded area made it private and peaceful. We had morning coffee in the hot tub. The outdoor lighting and decor gave a rustic mountain feel. The deck was a great spot to enjoy the coolness of the woods and hear the creek. The neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful. Hiking the creek to the falls is a must. We would recommend this place for a couple, 2 couples, or a family. Stairs were gradual, but the indoor spiral stairs are steep. This place is a great, relaxing escape. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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